Apr.
15
7:00 p.m.19:00
Whether/weather: Poetry of Uncertainty and Change
A poetry reading in Toronto at Caversham Booksellers
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Apr.
12
2:00 p.m.14:00
Poetry Lit: an online reading based in the UK and Scotland with poets from everywhere
I’ll be reading with Irish poet Jean Tuomey as part of an online reading series from overseas. A first.
Mar.
1
7:00 p.m.19:00
Reading at Planet Earth Poetry, Victoria
I’ll be in Victoria, British Columbia reading at Planet Earth Poetry, a reading series that has been going for over 2 decades.
Jan.
15
7:00 p.m.19:00
Nov.
30
6:00 p.m.18:00
Ronna Bloom in conversation with Beth Follett
Join us for the zoom launch of A Possible Trust.
Oct.
28
10:00 a.m.10:00
Ronna Bloom at the Wild Writers Literary Festival
I’ll be reading and leading a workshop at the Wild Writers Literary Festival in Waterloo Ontario. Presented by The New Quarterly literary magazine, Words Worth Books, and the Balsillie School of International Affairs.
Oct.
25
12:00 p.m.12:00
Literary Lunch Hour
Ronna will read from her new poetry collection A Possible Trust, speak about the connection between health and the arts.
Oct.
11
to Oct. 12
The Poetry Crash Cart goes to Thunder Bay
Reflecting on the missing conversations in the lives of health care workers, through poetry.
Sep.
19
6:00 p.m.18:00
A Possible Trust: The Poetry of Ronna Bloom - launches September 19!
A Possible Trust launches at Wychwood Public Library with a reading and snacks. Hosted by Alayna Munce. Everyone welcome!
Apr.
24
7:00 p.m.19:00
Feb.
18
2:00 p.m.14:00
An online reading for the launch of Canthius
I will be reading new poems for the online launch of Canthius Magazine’s new issue. Two of my poems are published there.
Apr.
30
7:00 p.m.19:00
Poetry Month Reading in partnership with Caversham Books
Celebrate National Poetry Month AND Independent Bookstore Day with a reading on the theme of intimacy. With Angeline Janel Schellenberg, Kim Fahner, Arleen Pare and Ronna Bloom. Hosted by Kateri Lanthier. Sponsored by The League of Canadian Poets.
Mar.
12
4:00 p.m.16:00
The launch of a new chapbook!
Please join me as I launch my new chapbook, Who is your mercy contact?
Nov.
4
7:30 p.m.19:30
Best Canadian Poetry 2021 -- Launch!
Join us for the launch of Best Canadian Poetry 2021. Thrilled to be part of it.
Mar.
20
3:00 p.m.15:00
Pedlar Press Poets Read
4 Pedlar Press authors read from their works on a Sunday afternoon.
Jan.
30
2:00 p.m.14:00
An afternoon poetry reading
I’ll be reading new poems in this half hour afternoon event. Hosted by the Bayshore Seniors Club and funded by The League of Canadian Poets. Online & free.
To register write to info@bayshoreseniors.ca and put “poetry” in the subject line.
Nov.
24
to Nov. 26
The Resilience Readings: a star-studded literary festival to support Freedom from Torture
This 3 day festival to benefit survivors of torture will present readings and performances by Tracy Chevalier, Thandie Newton, Jackie Kay, Caleb Femi, Daljit Nagra, Ian McMillan, Imtiaz Dharker, Inua Ellams and more.
Alongside the fesitval is an online auction. Many amazing prizes have been donated by authors, poets and celebrities including @terenceblacker @kateclanchy1 @bernardineEvari and many more! All funds raised go to @freefromtorture.
Bid in the #ResilienceAuction to receive a poetry prescription session with me! Bid now!!
Nov.
10
6:00 p.m.18:00
Mar.
6
10:45 a.m.10:45
Whale Mind: Language and Schizophrenia
Martha Baillie, author of Sister Language, in conversation with poet, Ronna Bloom
Jun.
10
to Jun. 11
Compassion Atelier
A weekend retreat for Educators and Learners focusing on Compassion, Pedagogy and Curriculum. This will be an interdisciplinary group coming from Health Care, Indigenous Studies, Library and more.
I will be presenting the workshop “Awake at Work.”
If you’re interested, there are just a few spots. Contact me. Or email kristen.jones@lakeheadu.ca
May
26
3:00 p.m.15:00
A Reading at DRAFT
I’ll be reading in the DRAFT Reading Series along with Doyali Islam and Leslie Shimotakahara, along with brief readings from Nasim Asgari, Melinda Vandenbeld Giles, Amanda Hale, Mahak Jain and Mark Sampson.
Apr.
16
6:00 p.m.18:00
Why Are You So Scared? & Other Questions about Poetry, Medicine and Shocks of Mortality
A conversation with a poet-physician, a poet-patient, and the Mount Sinai poet-in-residence.
With Dr. Shane Neilson, author of Dysphoria (PQL); Molly Peacock, author of The Analyst (Biblioasis); and Ronna Bloom, author of The More (Pedlar Press).
Moderated by Dr. Allan Peterkin, Head, Department of Health, Arts and Humanities, U of T
Nov.
24
to Dec. 21
Rhinoceros: Luxury's Fragile Frontier
Rhinoceros: Luxury’s Fragile Frontier
An exhibition and symposium in a fragile city
This symposium and exhibition bring together an international group of artists, conservationists, poets, writers, and historians, who will explore the often surprising intersections between these two endangered objects of mass luxury consumption.
(Artwork by Nikki Kovesi)
May
10
7:30 p.m.19:30
Poetry Reading in Guelph: Bloom, Neilson, and Tolmie
Hi friends, I'll be reading with Sarah Tolmie and Shane Neilson at the wonderful Bookshelf book store in Guelph Ontario.
Bookshelf, 41 Quebec St., Guelph, Ontario
7:30PM
May
3
6:00 p.m.18:00
Love Me True: Writers Reflect on the Ins, Outs, Ups and Downs of Marriage
Join editors Fiona Tinwei Lam and Jane Silcott as they launch their new anthology "Love Me True: Writers Reflect on the Ins, Outs, Ups and Downs of Marriage" alongside a long list of Toronto-local contributors! Come to Ben McNally at 366 Bay Street and enjoy yourself in the company of sometimes funny, sometimes harrowing, and always engaging poetry and nonfiction prose.
Readers for this event include: Ayelet Tsabari, Eufemia Fantetti, Maureen Hynes, Ronna Bloom, Samra Zafar, Maureen Scott Harris, Lauren McKeon, Lorri Nielsen Glenn, Donna Besel, Susan Olding, Gina Leola Woolsey as well as Fiona Tinwei Lam and Jane Silcott.
Free admission. Books available for sale & signing. Bring friends!
Apr.
10
8:00 p.m.20:00
An evening at Tree Reading Series, Ottawa
I’ll be reading from my new book, The More, at at the long-running Tree Reading Series in Ottawa. Can't wait to be back in Ottawa. Post-skating, pre-tulip season.
For more information contact info@treereadingseries.ca or visit http://treereadingseries.ca/readings
Apr.
5
5:00 p.m.17:00
Cancelled --- Why Are You So Scared? & Other Questions about Poetry, Medicine, and Shocks of Mortality
This event has been cancelled due to an emergency in the family of one of the participants. We hope to reschedule when we can be together with poetry.
We are grateful to The League of Canadian Poets and The Canada Council for Arts for their support of this program.
Mar.
31
3:00 p.m.15:00
Ronna Bloom & Jack Davis read from new books in St. John's, Newfoundland
I will be reading from The More in St. John's joining fellow Pedlar Press poet Jack Davis with his new book Fauna.
3-5PM
125 Allandale Road; St. John's, NL
Dec.
3
4:00 p.m.16:00
Artist Talk and Reading: Yaara Eshet and Ronna Bloom
Join artist Yaara Eshet and myself for a reading and conversation about the process and the work in Hello, Other Moon.
Dec.
2
to Jan. 1
Hello, Other Moon: Illustrations by Yaara Eshet after poems by Ronna Bloom
an exhibtiion of illustrations by Yaara Eshet after poems by Ronna Bloom