Yukon Arts Centre
Whitehorse, Y.T.

This night is part of the cultural events happening during the Canada Winter Games.This is the official premiere of You Are Here, a one hour performance that combines stories by Ivan Coyote, music by Rae Spoon and visuals by Valerie Salez. For more information on You Are Here, go to

www.myspace.com/youarehereyukon

Three Below (under the Village 8 Cinema complex)
Whistler, B.C.
The Postcard Jam – February 19th
Listen to and vote for your favorite short postcard story at Three Below – everything from mini stories (true or false), love letters, rants, apologies, promises, survival tips to sexcapades will be heard. Two winners will be announced: the Critics’ Choice Award and the Audience Choice Award. A reigning champion from each of these categories wins $250! Following the readings 8 p.m., the irrepressible storyteller, Ivan E. Coyote, entertains and enchants with her humorous words, persuasive voice and intuitive observations of everyday life from her hometown in the Yukon to the big city.
Literary Leanings: February 18th – 20th
From the farthest reaches of Canada, to the innermost reaches of the psyche, Literary Leanings brings together a stellar line-up of national literary celebrities. Guest authors include Noah Richler, Warren MacDonald, Ivan E. Coyote, Anna Lapointe, David Gilmour, Stephen Vogler, Lisa Richardson and Sara Leach, along with poets, Jude Goodwin, Tamsin Miller and Katherine Kerr. During this three-day event of literary festivities, audiences are treated to live readings along with appetizers and beverages.