The veil is thinning, my darlings, and I can feel the magic stirring. This Halloween season I’m thrilled to gather with five extraordinary writers and a cello for an evening I’ve been dreaming about for months: Witches’ Well & Cello Spells.
Event at a Glance
- What: Witches’ Well & Cello Spells, an evening of poetry, storytelling and live cello
- When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:00 pm (doors 6:30)
- Where: cSpace Marda Loop, 1721 29 Ave SW, Calgary
- Admission: By donation, $20 suggested
- Info & Tickets: calgaryspokenwordfestival.com
What to Expect
Picture a well at the edge of the woods. You lean over, drop in a word, and something ancient answers back. That’s the spell we’re casting. Six writers and artists will explore nature, memory, transformation, witchcraft and the strange magic hidden in everyday life, with the cello weaving through it all like smoke.
- Ashley-Rae Carter-Wells, writing from Alberta’s oldest working ranch on witchcraft, motherhood and power
- Morag Northey, award-winning cellist, conjuring live music between the words
- Eugene Stickland, playwright, novelist and the Calgary Public Library’s author in residence
- Mary Vlooswyk, poet, visual artist and lover of twilight
- Me (Sheri-D), bringing the Mama of Dada’s own brand of mischief
- Ashley J.J. White, our M.C., guiding us through the night
Why You Should Attend
Autumn asks us to slow down and listen to what’s underneath. Poetry and cello together do that like nothing else. They slip past the busy mind and speak straight to the bones. This is a night to remember that magic isn’t just for October. It’s in the words we choose, the stories we carry, and the people we gather with in the dark.
Join Us
Seats are limited and it’s first come, first served, so grab yours now. Bring a friend, bring your curiosity, and come be a little spellbound.
