Poetry is passion, and it is this passion that I have the privilege of sharing with you, dear reader. I hope that you experience the same joy reading the poems in this, my first book of poetry, as I did in writing them. Born and raised in Montreal, I attended Dawson College and Concordia University in the 1970s and 1980s. I have been writing poetry since the age of 13, while navigating the hallways and annexes of Wagar High School. I am a member of the Quebec Writers’ Federation, the Canadian Authors Association and the Invisible Cities Network.

Please visit: http://aileen-lebofsky.blogspot.com

Song of the Silk Road is a romantic adventure on China’s fabled route with the lure of a three million dollar reward.

Kimberly has often performed with Invisible Cities Network. Listen to her music, poetry and dreamtime reveries at: http://www.myspace.com/kimberlyandthedreamtime

Back from his European and UK speaking tour, Canadian author, activist, and whistleblower Kevin Annett is coming to Montreal. Also an award-winning filmmaker, Kevin Annett will read from his new book, UNREPENTANT: DISROBING THE EMPEROR. Come see, hear, and meet the man who first exposed the dark secrets of church-and-state-run residential schools and changed the history of Canada.

Come wrap yourself in these two tentacles of the Unsettlers' rambling octopus. Folk Noir Cabaret with The Unsettlers and Baroque Polkabilly, courtesy of Bad Uncle. Twists, turns and contortions featuring The Creature and various circus miscreants.

Friday, March 4th. Katacombes: doors 9pm, show 10pm, 1635 boul. St. Laurent, Montreal.

The English-Language Arts Network launched a survey last week to gather information about the lives and needs of English-speaking artists and cultural workers in Quebec.

It's just 28 questions and takes about 10 minutes to fill out. Your experience is of great importance to help us understand the diversity of culture and conditions in Quebec.

Furthermore, any help you can offer in attracting input from other artists/cultural workers is equally valuable. I am hoping you will encourage your contacts and networks to participate, or help me to reach other organizations/networks that can offer similar assistance.

Di Nicola is a true master of constructive inquiry, synthesis, and brilliant creativity. Memorable aphorisms leap from every page of this very wise, thoughtful, and beautifully written book in which the healing process of discovering and making meaning to help reorder the minds and lives of troubled persons is clarified. I highly recommend this book for all those who are or who would be therapists.

Armando Favazza, MD, MPH, Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, University of Missouri-Columbia. Pioneer in cultural psychiatry. Author of "Bodies Under Siege."

At this conference you have access to the entrepreneurial acumen, innovation, and intuition of over twenty highly successful Montreal entrepreneurs, experts and professionals. This conference is a focused tour through real, proven, tested business strategies. Just one or two ideas properly implemented can have a huge bottom-line impact on your business. This conference will leave you with no less than a dozen powerful ideas that you can implement right away.

Conference includes workshops, a panel discussion, a keynote address from Michael and David Brownstein, the vision behind Browns shoes, continental breakfast, lunch, coffee break, one free cocktail and more.

Barbara Claus is a visual artist, writer and funeral designer. Her blog is partly poetic and visual, and explores our relation to death.

Unforgettable 2-day writing experience in a warm country environment. Regenerate your creativity, connect with other writers, and get fresh perspectives for 2011 — and beyond.