TORONTO, March 29, 2019  /CNW/ - From bestselling authors to the most anticipated new releases, Indigo stores across Canada are thrilled to announce the following events in April. ⁱ

IN PERSON: JANN ARDEN

Join 8 time JUNO award winner, star of CTV sitcom JANN and bestselling author Jann Arden as she signs copies of the newly released paperback edition of Feeding My Mother: Comfort and Laughter in the Kitchen as a Daughter Lives with her Mom's Memory Loss.

Event Guidelines:

• Group Slips will be distributed at the host store on the day of the event; one (1) group slip per person is needed to join the signing line
• Group Slips will be given out with the purchase of Feeding My Mother only; no limit on number of books signed
• Candid photography from the line-up is allowed. No posed photography; all personal devices must be put aside when approaching the stage
• Signature only, no personalization
• Memorabilia is not permitted at this event and will not be signed

Date and location:
Indigo CF Sherway Gardens
Toronto, ON
Monday, April 1 at 6 p.m.

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IN CONVERSATION: EDWARD BURTYNSKY

Join Indigo's Chief Booklover Heather Reisman as she welcomes Canadian photographer and artist, Edward Burtynsky, to discuss his new book Anthropocene. The book brings contemporary art into the massive and irreversible impact of humans on Earth. Book signing to follow.

Date and location:
Indigo Bay and Bloor
Toronto, ON
Tuesday, April 2 at 7 p.m.

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INDIGOKIDS PRESENTS: STORYTIME WITH TRIPLER PELL

Join local physician and educator, Dr. Tripler Pell, as she reads and signs copies of her latest book, Freddie and the Real Food Fix.

Dates and locations:
Indigo CF Sherway Gardens
Toronto, ON
Saturday, April 6 at 11 a.m.

Indigo Yorkdale
Toronto, ON
Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m.

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IN PERSON: TESSA HUFF

Join Tessa Huff, author of the successful book Layered and creator of the pastry blog Style Sweet, for a cake decorating demonstration as featured in her new book, Icing On The Cake: Baking And Decorating Simple, Stunning Desserts At Home. Book signing to follow.

Date and location:
Indigo Robson
Vancouver, BC
Saturday, April 6 at 2 p.m.

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INDIGO PRESENTS: A NIGHT IN THE FOREST OF READING

Join Indigo's Christie Williamson in conversation with 2019's White Pine Award nominees Heather Smith, Tanaz Bhathena, Vicki Grant and Regan McDonell, plus special guest Danielle Younge-Ullman, winner of the 2018 White Pine Award.

Date and location:
Indigo Yonge & Eglinton
Toronto, ON
Saturday, April 6 at 6 p.m.

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IN PERSON: JERRY HOWARTH

Join legendary radio broadcaster and voice of the Toronto Blue Jays for 36 years, Jerry Howarth, as he signs copies of his memoir, Hello, Friends!: Stories From My Life and Blue Jays Baseball.

Dates and locations:
Chapters South London
London, ON
Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m.

Indigo Kitchener
Kitchener, ON
Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m.

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MAKE IT AN INDIGO MORNING: MUSIC MAYHEM

Get ready to rock and roll! Join us for a morning of musical mayhem with local musician and musical director, Steven Conway, prior to store opening. Little musicians will have a blast singing along with Steven, exploring instruments and playing musical games! This event is perfect for kids aged 2-7.

Steven Conway trained for 10 years in piano and theory at the Royal Conservatory of Music, and has a background in musical theatre, choir and improv. He has a master's degree in Theatre and Performance Studies from the University of Toronto and works as a musical director, accompanist and composer within Toronto's independent theatre scene. He is eager to spread joy through the love of music!

Ticket price: $5 + HST & service fees per child. Buy tickets here
*Due to the intimate nature of this event, we have a maximum of 20 tickets available

Date and location:
Chapters Scarborough
Scarborough, ON
Sunday, April 7 at 9 a.m.

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IN PERSON: SAMRA ZAFAR

Join award-winning international speaker, scholar and author Samra Zafar as she signs copies of her book, A Good Wife: Escaping The Life I Never Chose.

Date and location:
Indigospirit First Canadian Place
Toronto, ON
Wednesday, April 10 at noon

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IN CONVERSATION: JOHANN HARI

Join Indigo's Chief Booklover Heather Reisman as she welcomes New York Times bestselling author Johann Hari to discuss a radical new way of thinking about depression and anxiety in his new book, Lost Connections: Uncovering The Real Causes Of Depression - And The Unexpected Solutions. Book signing to follow.

Date and location:
Indigo Bay and Bloor
Toronto, ON
Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m.

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INA GARTEN'S COOK LIKE A PRO COOKBOOK TOUR

Indigo is proud to be the official bookseller of Cook Like A Pro for this exciting event. Joined by a moderator, Ina Garten will share stories that bring you behind the scenes of life in the Hamptons, filming her television show, writing bestselling cookbooks and enjoying food with friends and family. An audience Q&A will directly follow the interview.

Buy tickets here.

Date and location:
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
Toronto, ON
Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.

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IN CONVERSATION: SABINA KHAN

Join author Sabina Khan as she celebrates the release of her acclaimed new YA novel, The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali.

Date and location:
Indigo Mayfair
Victoria, BC
Friday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m.

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IN CONVERSATION: GIGI GORGEOUS

Join YouTube star, transgender activist, actress and LGBTQ icon Gigi Gorgeous as she discusses her highly anticipated book, He Said, She Said: Lessons, Stories, And Mistakes From My Transgender Journey. Book signing to follow.

Event Guidelines:

• This event is free and open to the public; individuals must have a wristband to be in the book signing line
• 150 wristbands will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10 a.m. on the day of the event with the purchase of one (1) copy of He Said, She Said: Lessons, Stories, And Mistakes From My Transgender Journey; book must be purchased on the day of the event at the hosting store to get a wristband
• Maximum of two (2) copies of He Said, She Said: Lessons, Stories, And Mistakes From My Transgender Journey
• Signature only, no personalization
• Candid photography from the line-up is allowed. No posed photography; all personal devices must be put aside when approaching the stage
• Memorabilia is not permitted at this event and will not be signed

Date and location:
Indigo Eaton Centre
Toronto, ON
Monday, April 15 at 7 p.m.

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INDIGOKIDS PRESENTS: ROY & KERRY MACGREGOR

Join bestselling authors Roy and Kerry MacGregor as they present and sign copies of their latest adventure, The Ice Chips and the Invisible Puck!

Dates and locations:
Indigo Pinecrest
Ottawa, ON
Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m.

Chapters Kanata
Kanata, ON
Wednesday, April 17 at 7 p.m.

Chapters Chinook
Calgary, AB
Thursday, April 25  at 7 p.m.

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IN PERSON: PATRICK MCMURRAY

Join Guinness World Record holding oyster expert and author, Patrick McMurray as he discusses his new book, Oyster Companion: A Field Guide, with the beloved chef behind Matty's Seafood, Matt Dean Pettit, and demonstrates his oyster shucking skills. Book signing to follow.

Date and location:
Indigo Bay and Bloor
Toronto, ON
Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m.

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IN CONVERSATION: CATHY GUISEWEITE

Join the creator of the iconic "Cathy" comic strip, Cathy Guisewite, as she discusses her collection of funny, wise and honest essays in her new book, Fifty Things That Aren't My Fault: Essays From The Grown-up Years. Book signing to follow.

Date and location:
Indigo Yorkdale
Toronto, ON
Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m.

SOURCE Indigo Books & Music Inc.

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