{"id":450,"date":"2021-05-25T10:51:51","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T14:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/digital\/?page_id=450"},"modified":"2023-07-03T09:49:37","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T13:49:37","slug":"local-authors-and-artists","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/digital\/?page_id=450","title":{"rendered":"Local Authors and Artists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>International Poetry Month: Peter Hrastovec<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join us for an intimate discussion with Windsor&#8217;s current Poet Laureate Peter Hrastovec. You can borrow Peter&#8217;s collections of poetry from Windsor Public Library.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y1-KSPsNczM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>International Poetry Month: A Conversation with Kate Hargreaves<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join us for a discussion with Windsor poet and writer Kate Hargreaves. Kate\u2019s collections of poetry can be borrowed from Windsor Public Library.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"International Poetry Month: Kate Hargreaves\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uAathD_KIh8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>International Poetry Month: A Conversation with Jade Wallace<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join WPL for a conversation with Jade Wallace, a Windsor poet and author. You can borrow Jade&#8217;s debut poetry collection, <em>Love Is A Place But You Cannot Live There<\/em>, from Windsor Public Library.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_tF8d5MqPuw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Poetry Month: A Conversation with Vanessa Shields<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join us for a conversation with local poet and author Vanessa Shields. Her books of poetry can be borrowed from Windsor Public Library.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"International Poetry Month: Vanessa Shields\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5fhUfAKfbrI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Poetry Month: A Conversation with Micheline Maylor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join WPL for an intimate conversation with the Windsor-born poet Micheline Maylor. Dr. Maylor has published numerous books of poetry, including Little Wildheart (2017) and The Bad Wife (2021). In addition to her published work, Dr. Maylor was appointed Poet Laureate in Calgary from 2016-2018, the 2016 Author in Residence at the Calgary Public Library, and the 2019 Author in Residence for the Saskatchewan Writer\u2019s Guild.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"National Poetry Month: A Conversation with Micheline Maylor\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tOKJ7hwj-ho?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>National Poetry Month: A Conversation with Robert Earl Stewart<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join WPL for an intimate conversation with Windsor poet and author Robert Earl Stewart. You can borrow books by Robert Earl Stewart from the <a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/results?te=#homerivers\">Windsor Public Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BPuAVU8egO0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summer Solstice by Vanessa Shields<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy this poem specially crafted for Windsor Public Library by Vanessa Shields, Windsor&#8217;s Poet Laureate.<\/p>\n<p>Then enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/results?qu=shields%2C+vanessa&amp;te=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">some of her other work<\/a>s, found at WPL!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Summer Solstice by Vanessa Shields\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yaeaPYrQUq0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Accessing Authors &#8211; Vern Smith<br \/>\n<\/strong>Join us <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2RzjMT001O8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for the launch of our one-on-one chat with author and Windsor ex-pat Vern Smith. His latest novel is Under The Table; a quirky heist story set in 1980s Toronto and shot through with a dark humor, noir-ish tendencies and quick-witted prose. Our half hour virtual sit-down with Vern is the latest in WPL\u2019s Accessing Authors video series.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2RzjMT001O8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/2RzjMT001O8<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Accessing Authors &#8211; Elly Blake<\/strong><br \/>\n<span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">In this first edition of WPL&#8217;s Accessing Authors series, we sit down with New York Times bestselling author Elly Blake for a round-table discussion that touches on her inspiration, her process and much, much more. You can find Elly&#8217;s work in our collection at <\/span><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\" spellcheck=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlXVkt5aEY0eE45QUJFNGhXclJHMHRpbE1VUXxBQ3Jtc0tsN0dWOWZNUEoxUEJxUzE4SkZ3dnBRemhFeWhCcW93SmRXWG94cEdOeWNUR2RVUEU5S0dINFlfeEd2aVJzaWF6OVdtUGduRkc1MVhQdktVWVRISEVuY25ZbFltS3RMXzRkOWFYYnRpQlAtaGJZTWR2WQ&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FEllyBlakeBooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/EllyBlakeBooks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Accessing Authors - Chapter 1 - Elly Blake\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LzdQELLEQ9Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Accessing Authors &#8211; Christopher Paul Curtis<\/strong><br \/>\nJoin us for another installment of our special Accessing Authors series. Enjoy part one of a two part virtual visit from award-winning children&#8217;s author Christopher Paul Curtis. Enjoy &#8216;The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963&#8217; and other titles by Mr. Curtis from WPL: https:\/\/bit.ly\/CPCurtis1<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Accessing Authors - CHRISTOPHER PAUL CURTIS - Chapter 2 (part 1 of 2)\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ac59HB6PVGM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Accessing Authors &#8211; Pat Brode<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Accessing Authors - Patrick Brode - Chapter 4\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_dxTuLnc0AQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>WPL ArtWorks Presents: Crissi Cochrane<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">To keep you inspired and entertained at home, WPL is bringing the Windsor arts community to you through a series of virtual performances called ArtWorks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">We\u2019re excited to bring you an exciting virtual performance from a local artist, singer-songwriter Crissi Cochrane. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Crissi Cochrane fashions a sultry, soulful brand of popular music, combining her Nova Scotian singer-songwriter roots with her love of jazz, retro pop, and classic soul. Her song \u201cPretty Words\u201d from her 2014 album Little Sway received more than 11 million listens on Spotify, and she delivered a TEDx Talk in 2018 on her side-hustle of writing custom love songs for listeners around the world. Crissi&#8217;s 2020 album, Heirloom, is available now. www.crissicochrane.com <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Don\u2019t forget to follow Crissi to hear great new music and hear about upcoming performances! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Find Crissi at:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\"> Facebook: <\/span><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\" spellcheck=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGVqRERGWVdmWk9FNjE2U0dmaHBWWUFPS282UXxBQ3Jtc0tsYlZWSWcwY3JQLThNS1RiczEySkFmVjlvMk85Z0RmczM4bDY5b1V5MWdNSFpIYXdTZXZGMzE1dldwQ1ZESTdlQjQtWnI1MEVkazN3clE4R1lwNmVqQ3RQanVaM2ZRRlZhV2IycUJYZTlzTmQ3eHQzSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcrissicochrane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/crissicochrane<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\"> Instagram: <\/span><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\" spellcheck=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa05JOWcta3dBY2p5N3cxZ2cwSVRORmFENTk3d3xBQ3Jtc0tsYUFKTzdXeDJhd3FYdW5YQUNjem15OUNMQzU5NExXSE8yd1FNMDlCWUVrSlUyVVlNUmZ3RTl6OWFqXzdEeXo0WGthVXhSWllkanZrX051dm1mUjJ6Q3c0bDhpT0pVMDhlWGMtQlo3UnQ1c0llLWtvYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcrissicochrane%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/crissicochr&#8230;<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\"> Twitter: <\/span><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\" spellcheck=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbERDMnQ1MER4b3Vaa0pYQjk2UmNMemF5QnRCUXxBQ3Jtc0tsREs1NnloTUNmbGlDbjBscXNnVjBYUWRCQ3lSa2xWcHVUQWV0aE5QYW1EWlFkTXdLWlp5aWZBc243b0dHY0Q5MEpCUjVremJTNGZxQWJJMGxZd1c2QTh4S1BRQWJRbXFYekFtSkhXY1g2RTlaY2Q0UQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fcrissicochrane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/crissicochrane<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WPL ArtWorks Presents: Crissi Cochrane\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cuH3LDzrb3s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>WPL ArtWorks Presents: Vanessa Shields<\/strong><br \/>\n<span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">In this installment of our series, WPL is proud to present local writer, poet and owner of Gertrude\u2019s Writing Room Vanessa Shields. Vanessa\u2019s work has been featured in anthologies and chapbooks, and her own Black Moss Press-published titles \u2018Look At Her\u2019 and \u2018I Am That Woman\u2019. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Vanessa\u2019s installment of ArtWorks is meant to bring out the writer in you by providing some of the tools you\u2019ll need to get inspired. She\u2019ll walk you through how to create your own inspirational prompt box using items you already have around the house. <\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Don\u2019t forget to check out <\/span><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\" spellcheck=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWsxdTVsTjdjSk5iaU1YZS1jTUEtV0d4OWEtd3xBQ3Jtc0tsejdOaFMtY2tTV05wdXBvWmhUd3dVMVVHZzFzQ1ZoaEYtOVVYQUpVUUFoaEUtcXNlV2xKRGYwTjVsM05KRFBXR1lXVnhaNy1BeG9WNmhBc254TWtESUg5VUo4bTNBeXU1N25oakZZZG42dFpEUXU0VQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fvanessashields.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/vanessashields.com\/<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\"> for more on Vanessa\u2019s work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WPL ArtWorks presents - Vanessa Shields\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mvyeObpnNFA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>WPL ArtWorks Presents: Tara Watts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">This time around we\u2019re pleased to be featuring singer-songwriter Tara Watts.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Tara Watts, a Windsor-grown musician and songwriter with roots in folk, gospel and rock music, has been performing for over a decade. Solo, full band, cover and original shows. From cafes to large festivals. Locally and abroad, she does it all! Tara acknowledges the beauty of nature and embraces the healing and freedom that comes from the songwriting process. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">We hope you\u2019ll enjoy this mini-concert of soulful Tara Watts originals! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Don\u2019t forget to follow Tara to hear great new music and hear about upcoming performances! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Find Tara at: Facebook: <\/span><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\" spellcheck=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWdBVFNoSUpOdkpaaElDajZnQUFGaUhuVWlVQXxBQ3Jtc0tsTmhnek9OZjdOUVhRSXFKbko3TlY0UGw3QVFKZDFkdDIya1ZPS196Njl1b2psLVFvMmNhQnhmVFVVT2k2YmtjWnJFMzhvSGtYMlprTFc0Y2hvX0l1T0ZnSVFoSFI1eHEzdk9JMzhVOVc0S2ZtTmRrRQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftara.watts.100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tara.watts.100<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Twitter: <\/span><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\" spellcheck=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa25weFF4YWxyb25INVU4ZzlvbHl1N2ZXRnQxUXxBQ3Jtc0ttZm9GS2lkWGFfa2xMQWxzWlJqQ1ZpMzQyN0l0ZXlwQ2pqaUR4My1VdkRuV0ctbDlueWxaWGdfR1pOMkI4WXNJaDlRS050UjA2eFE3YzFFM25oOXRDcWR5Y0hTZThaeTdmeS1WQTlTb2N2WWRydUVJNA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Ftarawattsmusic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/tarawattsmusic<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Bandcamp: <\/span><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\" spellcheck=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGJ5eTJtYlRNNEdZYVpIRkhmVEtjbTNUWW5Pd3xBQ3Jtc0tsSGZwWWZqRkQ5cUhnTmtQVmNxNEdXNWxlZXBLRk8zaW1DeWpnNm94Yk1HVFBhZVhZQ19OR2NFajdhbF9mWVdDUGpzZFdDTmRlbC15T3ZXME55bW1zdUhnUGs0Q3FsaHVZMXNPaDVCenl1ZVFHcHpUbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftarawattsmusic.bandcamp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/tarawattsmusic.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WPL ArtWorks presents - Tara Watts\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O6Ly-7cw62A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\"><strong>WPL ArtWorks Presents: Ron Leary<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">There&#8217;s something calm and re-assuring about Leary&#8217;s performance, who&#8217;s known for lulling his audiences into a trance with his golden voice. Join us for this intimate performance and let Leary take you on a road trip throughout Southwestern Ontario. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Ron&#8217;s first track, &#8216;The Road In Between&#8217; is inspired by the late Alistair MacLeod&#8217;s, award-winning novel, &#8216;No Great Mischief&#8217;. For a selection of MacLeod&#8217;s work in eBook format, head to <\/span><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\" spellcheck=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkhFZWI4SFNZcVZ4dUdldEktRjBtSnpFajV1QXxBQ3Jtc0ttLTBQQ1hzTjd0NVNjcFZYLVNxMDhQZUcyQlhxbTZad0hzUlJHU00xMkY0S0NNMlFSNi1OREFIclZjMmczR3ZEVEpvRFlLQ3d2N2Zwa29TOEhCTlhvcEZ0MHN4bVFCa1RKVUtycEVlUFJOZW5TM1hScw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FAlMacLWPL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/AlMacLWPL<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">Ron&#8217;s second track is &#8216;Sweet Valentine,&#8217; from his album, &#8216;theroadinbetween&#8217;.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">For his third selection, Ron performs a song inspired by a biography about hometown hockey star Bob Probert. Enjoy, &#8216;The Ballad of Bob Probert&#8217;. Ron&#8217;s final song, &#8216;To Living,&#8217; is from his album entitled, &#8216;Tobacco Fields&#8217;. Purchase &#8216;Tobacco Fields&#8217; via Bandcamp at <\/span><a class=\"yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\" spellcheck=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0lvZ2ZPU2tZX25fQndKV0tHZXB5d1p2LWhkd3xBQ3Jtc0tsX2U5YnJpNVBlalJyemxkUElWR3l6bVJoSmplLVBIX2U4YkRTblBZa2Y1WUNYblJFeUlMY2piWmFpYzBTZ285dWNCUkxmX0RnWUgzOHRWVDFKOFVrZEFyUXVSenhqa3o3SmVKMXlZUmdpMjhnNDNIUQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fronleary.bandcamp.com%2Falbum%2Ftobacco-fields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/ronleary.bandcamp.com\/album\/t&#8230;<\/a><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"WPL ArtWorks presents - Ron Leary\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H5bes9Y5hzY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"style-scope yt-formatted-string\" dir=\"auto\">To hear more and stay up to date on upcoming performances, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ronleary.com\/\">www.ronleary.com.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Poetry Month: Peter Hrastovec Join us for an intimate discussion with Windsor&#8217;s current Poet Laureate Peter Hrastovec. 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