Celebration of the Arts Books and Authors Night

Join Us for an Evening with Renowned Writers, Hosted by Ted Barris

Experience an unforgettable night dedicated to literature and creativity at the

Celebration of the Arts Books & Authors Night! Renowned interviewer Ted Barris will host an engaging conversation with three acclaimed authors whose diverse backgrounds and bestselling works promise an evening of inspiration and storytelling.

Featured Authors

Kelly Anderson — Dr. Kelly Anderson is a physician specializing in emergency medicine and HIV, with experience at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and Felix Health. She is a certified Gateless writing teacher, and her debut novel, The Wild Beneath, marks her entry into the literary world.

Anita Rau Badami — Anita Rau Badami is the bestselling author of Tamarind Mem and The Hero’s Walk, winner of the Regional Commonwealth Writers’ Prize and Italy’s Premio Berto. Her subsequent novels have been internationally recognized and she is the recipient of the Marian Engel Award. Anita also expresses her creativity as a visual artist and resides in Montreal. Asha in Her Garden is her latest book.

Wayne Johnston — Wayne Johnston, born and raised in Newfoundland, is known for his #1 nationally bestselling novels, including First Snow, Last Light and The Colony of Unrequited Dreams. His memoir Jennie’s Boy won the 2023 Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Literary Humour and was a Canada Reads finalist in 2025. He will introduce his new novel The Novice of Holloway Hall.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from these distinguished voices, share in their journeys, and celebrate the power of the written word. Ted Barris’s insightful interviews will bring out the stories behind the stories, making for a lively and memorable evening.

Mark your calendar and join us for the Celebration of the Arts Books & Authors Night!

All tickets are: $56.50 (which includes a $20.00 book voucher towards your purchase) and include all taxes, ticket fees and Music Hall Improvement Fund.

No refunds/exchanges once tickets have been purchased.

Individuals requiring Access2 information/tickets please call: 1-866-808-2006 for ticket information.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to start time.

Run time: approx. 2 hours.

Age range: Anyone over the age of 14.

Venue: Uxbridge Music Hall