Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Issue 6 - Fall 2017 | Page 8

FEATURed Fall Events Chautauqua & Fall Fair Fernie Chautauqua & Fall Fair Booked! Fernie Writers’ Series Historic Downtown | september 14-17th 5 events Sept-April | Fernie Heritage Library A cultural event that brings the past into the future in a vibrant festival of tradition, community, and harvest. See Pg 10 for all the details. Celebrating the Canadian literary scene, Booked! features some of the best writers from across the country. Kicking off on September 14th at the Fernie Heritage Library, Fernie’s own Angie Abdou will present her new novel hot off the presses. In Case I Go is a modern ghost story about the many ways we are haunted by the misdeeds of our ancestors. Booked! events are popular so be sure to arrive early to secure a seat. A cash bar, live music, complimentary appetizers and great conversation along with the author’s reading and Q&A, make this a fantastic evening for all to enjoy. A suggested $10 donation assists with future events. Authors Patrick Lane and Lorna Crozier in October features in October, and Adam Louis Schroeder is the guest for November. Chautauqua & Fall Fair 8 BOOKED!