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Oliver Heritage Society announces New Exhibit

 

The Oliver and District Museum, 9728 356th Ave., in Oliver, is pleased to
announce the completion of a new exhibit about the life of George Bowering,
Canada's first Poet Laureate, and member of the Order of Canada. His life
work spans many different artistic genres.  Everyone is invited to come
celebrate Mr. Bowering's accomplishments.

 

Event Date: September 1 to December 31, 2010

Title: George Bowering: Every Man`s Poet

 

Special events around this project: Visit by George Bowering- Reading

                                                            Re-launch of
Caprice

 

Synopsis: George Bowering grew up in Oliver, and graduated from South
Okanagan High School. Since then, he has risen to be one of the most notable
and prolific authors in Canadian history. Shortly, he will publish his 100th
book, a virtually unheard of publishing success. He has received some of the
highest honours that Canada has to offer. Throughout his body of work,
however, Mr. Bowering has included references to themes, events, people and
places in and around Oliver. Studying his life can serve as a model for
young authors.

 

If you have further questions, please contact Darryl at the museum,
250-498-0490. Museum hours are Monday to Friday, 9 to Noon, and 1 to 4.

 

Hope to see you here!

 

Darryl MacKenzie, BSc, MA

Museum Director/ Administrator

Oliver and District Heritage Society

Box 847, Oliver, BC

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