April Events at Indigo Books & Music

TORONTO, April 5, 2013 /CNW/ - From bestselling authors to the hottest spring releases, Indigo and Chapters stores nationally host FREE, and exclusive events through the month of April including appearances from Canadian music legend, Paul Anka, UFC  superstar, George St-Pierre, renowned tattoo artist Kat Von D and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher R.A. Dickey.

BOOK SIGNING WITH UFC FIGHTER & WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION GEORGES "RUSH" ST-PIERRE
Meet the world's most popular UFC fighter and welterweight champion, Georges "Rush" St-Pierre, as he signs GSP: The Way of the Fight, an honest and intimate look at his journey through years of bullying to the very top of the mixed martial arts world. Wristband policy in effect. No memorabilia, signing book only. Please check www.indigo.ca/events for further details. Proof of purchase required from Indigo Eaton Centre (220 Yonge Street).
Indigo Eaton Centre
220 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Wristbands: Tuesday, April 9, 9:30am
Book Signing: Tuesday, April 9, 12:00pm

BOOK SIGNING WITH WRITER AND STAR OF MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING NIA VARDALOS
Join Nia Vardalos, writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, as she shares the candid, funny and touching story of her journey to motherhood that has led her to become a strong advocate for adoption and sign her new book, Instant Mom.
Indigo Yonge and Eglinton
2300 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Wednesday, April 10^th, 7:00pm

BOOK SIGNING WITH SCREENWRITER KELLY OXFORD
Meet Kelly Oxford - Hollywood screenwriter and Twitter sensation @kellyoxford - as she signs her hilarious new book, Everything is Perfect When You're a Liar.
Indigo Manulife Centre
55 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Wednesday, April 10^th, 7:00pm

BOOK SIGNING WITH INTERIOR DESIGNER NICKY HASLAM
Join Nicky Haslam - interior designer and founder of London-based architectural and design firm, NH Design - as he invites us into his celebrated country home and shares design secrets from his stunning new book, Folly de Grandeur.
Indigo Manulife Centre
55 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Thursday, April 11^th, 7:00pm

BOOK SIGNING WITH CANADIAN MUSIC LEGEND PAUL ANKA
Meet legendary singer-songwriter Paul Anka as he talks about and signs his highly anticipated autobiography, My Way, and celebrates the release of his latest album, Duets.
Indigo Eaton Centre
220 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Tuesday, April 16^th, 12pm

IN-CONVERSATION WITH FORMER NATIONAL BALLET BALLERINA RONDA NYCHKA AND GLOBE & MAIL'S DANCE CRITIC & STYLE EDITOR DEIRDRE KELLY
Join Ronda Nychka, former National Ballet ballerina, in conversation with Deirdre Kelly, the Globe & Mail's award-winning dance critic and Style reporter, about the often brutal backstage experience of the ballerina. Deirdre Kelly will be signing her new book, Ballerina, following the talk and Q&A.
Indigo Manulife Centre
55 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Wednesday, April 17^th, 7:00pm

INDIGO PRESENTS ARTHUR ELLIS SHORTLIST PANEL OF AUTHORS
Enjoy an evening of crime chat, freebies and goodies from Crime Writers of Canada as our panel of authors reveal the shortlist for the 2012 Arthur Ellis Awards! Meet some of Canada's best Crime writers such as: Howard Shrier, Scott Thornley, Robert Rotenberg and special guest speaker, Joy Fielding.
Indigo Manulife Centre
55 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Thursday, April 18^th, 7:00pm

BOOK SIGNING WITH INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED WRITER ETGAR KERAT
Come and listen to the internationally acclaimed writer Etgar Kerat recognised for his short stories, his graphic novels and screenplays for television and film as he talks about is newest book Suddenly, a Knock on the Door: Stories.  A book signing will follow.
Venez rencontrer l'auteur de renommée internationale, Etgar Kerat, reconnu pour ses nouvelles, ses romans illustrés et ses scénarios pour le cinéma et la télévision, alors qu'il parlera de son plus récent livre, Suddenly, a Knock on the Door: Stories. Une séance de signature suivra.
Indigo Place Montreal
1500, Avenue McGill College, Montreal, QC
Sunday, April 21^st, 3:00pm

BOOK SIGNING WITH TORONTO BLUE JAYS PITCHER R.A. DICKEY
Meet R.A. Dickey - Blue Jays' ace knuckleballer and 2012 National League Cy Young Award Winner - as he signs Wherever I Wind Up, his fresh and honest memoir about overcoming the odds and making it to the big leagues, and Throwing Strikes, the memoir adapted for Young Readers.
Wristband policy in effect. No memorabilia, signing books only. Please visit www.indigo.ca/events for further details.
Chapters John & Richmond
142 John Street, Toronto, ON
Monday, April 22^nd, 7:00pm 

BOOK SIGNING WITH TATTOO ARTIST AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR KAT VON D
Join Kat Von D, renowned tattoo artist and bestselling author, as she signs Go Big or Go Home, her intensely personal new book featuring inspiring essays and stunning illustrations of large-scale tattoos. Line-up available on first-come, first-served basis. Proof of purchase required from any Indigo, Chapters, WBB or Coles location.
Chapters John & Richmond
142 John Street, Toronto, ON
Monday, April 22^nd, 7:00pm 

BOOK SIGNING WITH PHOTOGRAPHER MARK ZELINSKI
Photographer Mark Zelinski, a Governor General's Medal winner, has already distributed 5,000 books to 60 charities throughout Canada and around the world. Now he is coming to Montreal to share his images and fascinating stories and to distribute hundreds of his books to charities including: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Montreal, Enfant-Retour Québec/Missing Children's Network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Island. A book signing will follow.
Le photographe Mark Zelinski, lauréat de la Médaille du Gouverneur général, a déjà remis 5 000 livres à 60 œuvres caritatives du Canada et du monde entier. Il sera à Montréal pour parler de ses photos et de ses histoires fascinantes et pour remettre des centaines de livres à des œuvres caritatives, dont Grands Frères Grandes Sœurs du Grand Montréal, Enfant-Retour Québec/Missing Children's Network et Grands Frères Grandes Sœurs de l'Ouest de l'île. Une séance de signature suivra.
Chapters Point-Claire
6321, autroute Transcanadienne, bureau 141, Montreal, QC
Thursday, April 25th, 2 :00pm
Chapters Saint-Catherine
1171, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montreal QC
Friday, April 26th, 2:00pm

BOOK SIGNING WITH CELEBRITY CHEF ANNA OLSEN
Join bestselling author and celebrity chef, Anna Olsen, as she signs her beautiful cookbooks and talks cooking and baking tips and tricks.
Indigo Milton
1180 Steeles Avenue, Milton, ON
Saturday, April 27^th, 1:00pm 

BOOK SIGNING WITH BESTSELLING CHILDRENS' AUTHOR DAV PILKEY
Join us for a book signing with the bestselling and award-winning author of the Captain Underpants series, Dav Pilkey. Plus, meet the one-and-only Captain Underpants! Please visit www.indigo.ca/events for full event guidelines.
Chapters Metrotown
4700 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC
Saturday, April 27^th, 1:00pm

BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHOR AND SHARK TANK'S ROBERT HERJAVEC
Meet Robert Herjavec - former co-star of CBC's Dragons' Den and current co-star of ABC's Shark Tank - as he signs the inspirational follow-up to Driven and pushes his readers even further towards greater happiness and success with his new book, The Will to Win.
Chapters Robson
788 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
Monday, April 29^th, 7:00pm 
Indigospirit T.D. Square
317-7^th Avenue SW, Unit T159, Calgary, AB
Wednesday, May 1^st, 12:00pm 

BOOK SIGNING WITH DRAGON'S DEN & SHARKTANK'S KEVIN O'LEARY
Join Kevin O'Leary - star of CBC's Dragons' Den and ABC's Shark Tank and one of Canada's most successful business entrepreneurs - as he signs The Cold Hard Truth on Men, Women & Money, a book that shares candid advice on how to make - and keep - more money.
Indigospirit T.D. Square
317-7^th Avenue SW, Unit T159, Calgary, AB
Monday, April 29^th, 12:00pm 

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