Event Archive:

CBC Massey Lectures: What I Mean to Say by Ian Williams

Sat. October 19th 2024 McPherson Playhouse $38.25

Event Navigation

Event Details
Artists (0)
Presenters (1)
Ticket Outlets (0)
Other Dates (0)
Description
Articles (0)
Video (0)
Photos (0)
Venue
Get involved and submit your listing

Event Info

CBC Massey Lectures: What I Mean to Say by Ian Williams

2024 CBC Massey Lectures What I Mean to Say: Remaking Conversation In Our Tim...
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event
Literary Author Readings / Public Readings / Book Signings Poetry
Sat. October 19th 2024 + Add to Calendar McPherson Playhouse
7:00pm from $38.25

Presented by:

CBC Massey Lectures

Event Description

2024 CBC Massey Lectures

What I Mean to Say: Remaking Conversation In Our Time

Ian Williams

Enough small talk. Let’s get right to it: Why can’t we talk to each other anymore? What makes good communication? And how do we restore the lost art of conversation?

In the 2024 CBC Massey Lectures, Giller Prize-winning novelist and poet Ian Williams wants to start a conversation about conversations. Ever felt that no one is really listening, or that no one really wants to understand? We’ve all felt that at times - and perhaps conversations are even more complicated today, even with our fancy communications devices.

And communication is not just a problem between individuals - it’s also a problem between groups and entire societies. Conversation is our best tool for understanding, but it’s also a trap: misunderstanding lurks at every corner.

Both serious and playful at the same time, in the 2024 CBC Massey Lectures Ian Williams suggests we need to realize that one-half of our conversations is, in fact, listening. And aren't the best conversationalists—like the best musicians—good listeners?

 

*Ticket prices are subject to change.

Venue

McPherson Playhouse
3 Centennial Sq
Theatre
Capacity772
Accessible see details
Open / Operational

Event Poster

CBC Massey Lectures: What I Mean to Say by Ian Williams - Jun 28th @ McPherson Playhouse

Other Events

Welcome to your Arts Directory

We are an open, community-owned platform to help artists and arts organizations reach their audiences and each other.

Calendar

Upcoming Events Event Archive Events Digest Emails Posters (Upcoming)

Artists

Bands + Ensembles Musicians

Resources

Organizations + Resources Venues Opportunities

Media

Event Photos Articles Video Poster Archive

About

About Advertise Contact
Featured Artist

Caleb Hart

→ View Artist
Get involved and submit your listing

Search the Directory / Archive

List an Event in the Calendar

List a Physical Single Date or Recurring Event

For physical events that happen at a specific time. For example a concert, or dance performance. If there are multiple shows, you can still duplicate your event to cover them all.

List an Online Livestream Event

For online / livestream events. This will allow you to include a livestream url and have it featured in our livestream listings.

Submit a Profile to the Directory

List a Music Band / Act

Band / Choir / DJ / Orchestra etc.

List an Individual Musician

Guitarist, Singer, etc.

List a Music Resource

Venues, Event Promoters, Support Services etc.

News + Media

Post an Opportunity

(Jobs, Funding, Calls to Artists)

Add / Link a Video

Add a video, which will be linked to profiles, and appear in the video feed

Add / Link an Article

Add, or link to an article about content in the directory.

Log In to Your Account

Forgot Your Password?

Create a New Account