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YMCA Calgary Arts: Writing Change into the World | Brookfield Residential YMCA

Friday 12 April 2024 - Experience the transformative power of poetry. A group of lucky students had the incredible opportunity to work alongside Wakefield Brewster, Calgary's Poet Laureate. Through his Professional Interactive Poetic Presentations (PiPPs), Brewster has helped both seasoned writers and aspiring poets take their work from the page to the stage. During the PiPPs, Brewster performed and discussed a range of poetic works, showcasing how writing can inspire positive change in the world. Come and join us in witnessing their amazing creations at our presentations of Writing Change into the World. Wakefield Brewster is a professional poet & Spoken word artist, educator, producer and literacy advocate with over 20 years of experience. He is Calgary's 6th Poet Laureate. - Event Details