Some celebrations you feel coming in your bones and this is one of them. Tonight, I get to stand among more than fifty Calgary artists between the covers of one beautiful book, and my heart is full. Huge thanks to Eugene Stickland for creating this new anthology and including moi. Come together, friends – poets, artists, art lovers, and all.
Event at a Glance
- What: Caffè Beano Anthology 3 — Book Launch Gala
- When: Friday, June 26, 2026 — 5:00 to 7:00 pm
- Where: Caffè Beano, 1613 9 St SW, Calgary
- Hosted by: Eugene Stickland
- Presented by: BHouse Publications & Caffè Beano
- Admission: Free – everyone welcome
- Books: Available during and after the launch at Caffè Beano and select Calgary bookstores, while supplies last
- Attire: Your best gala attire, should you wish – dressing up is encouraged, never required
What to Expect
This is a room alive with voices – over fifty Calgary artists gathered to celebrate the power of poetry in our community.
Expect:
- Live readings from many of the anthology’s poets, sharing their work in their own voices
- Live music to carry the evening
- A heartfelt dedication to two cherished Beano regulars who passed recently – Darcy Lisecki and Norm K Johnson
- An informal stroll afterward to the Ship & Anchor, for those who want to keep the night going
- The warm, unmistakable Beano spirit – community, art, and togetherness in one beloved Calgary room
Why You Should Attend
Poetry lives where people gather. This anthology isn’t just ink and paper – it’s a portrait of Calgary’s creative heart, fifty-plus voices woven into one collection. To launch it in a room full of the people who made it, with music and readings and remembrance, is to feel exactly why this work matters. We make space for each other here. We listen. We celebrate.
Join Us
Tonight’s the night – Friday, June 26, 5 to 7 pm at Caffè Beano, 1613 9 St SW. Come read, come listen, come celebrate, and grab your copy of Beano 3 while you can. See you all there!
