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Time: 8 p.m.

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www.shanekoyczan.com

 Shane Koyczan is a writer, spoken word artist and poet from Penticton  who performs  spoken word, folk, talkrock, blues.

Shane Koyczan really gained recognition when he was the first poet from outside the USA to win the National Individual Slam competition in the States in 2001. He has since been gaining momentum internationally as one of the most talented young poets on the scene. He performed at the Opening Ceremonies for the winter Olympics in 2010. He has been privileged to share stages with Salmon Rushdie, Margaret Atwood, Ani Difranco, and Utah Philips just to name a few. He has toured the continent and performed at both music and literary festivals around the globe.