Featured Events in Pont in October, 2024 (July Updated)

About this event Join Gwyneth Lewis as she discusses her new memoir, Nightshade Mother, with Angela Graham in an event hosted by Caban bookshop. Inaugural National Poet of Wales Gwyneth Lewis kept the story of her painful upbringing to herself – until now. Finally, in her memoir Nightshade Mother, she writes of the pain she suffered at the hands of her controlling, coercive mother. It is a book that Gwyneth has been preparing to write all her life, in diaries which she’s kept since childhood. In these journals, she interrogates the mother/daughter relationship, in great pain but determined to find a way through. The result is a memoir which Gwyneth co-writes with her younger self, an unexpected and life-saving dialogue through time. Metaphors of haunting intensity help her confront what happened to her; quotations from art and literature guide and steady her. Nightshade Mother is a book about the power of art, about language, and about homecoming, after a lifetime of exile from herself. Profoundly moving, questing and loving in its approach, Nightshade Mother is a book for anyone who has suffered at the hands of a coercive parent. One of the UK’s most acclaimed writers, Gwyneth Lewis wasbrought up Welsh-speaking in Cardiff. She studied English and spent time in America. She was Wales’s first National Poet and composed the six-foot-high words on the front of the Wales Millennium Centre. Her other non-fiction books are Sunbathing in the Rain: A Cheerful Book on Depression and Two in a Boat: A Marital Voyage. Her tenth book of poetry, First Rain in Paradise, is forthcoming in March 2025. Gwyneth was awarded an MBE in 2023 for services to literature and mental health. Angela Graham is a writer, poet and broadcaster from Northern Ireland who has lived in Wales for many years. Information Source: Caban bookshop | eventbrite

Tim Meadows, a renowned comedian and actor, will be performing at the Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts in Pontiac on October 12, 2024. Join Tim Meadows and his talented friends for a night filled with laughter and entertainment at this iconic venue located at 12 N. Saginaw St., Pontiac, MI, 48342. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness a memorable show by Tim Meadows and Friends in the beautiful city of Pontiac.

"Immerse yourself in the enchanting tale of 'Loin dans la mer', a captivating adaptation inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid'. Presented by Lisa Guez and the Compagnie de l'Oiseau-Mouche et Cie 13/31, this mesmerizing production follows the journey of Céleste, a young mermaid who ventures into unknown depths for love. Transformed by a fateful encounter with a prince, Céleste embarks on a poignant quest for acceptance and affection, risking it all in the name of love. Explore themes of sacrifice, forgiveness, and the pursuit of true connection as Céleste navigates the tumultuous waters of her heart. Don't miss this unforgettable performance at Kino - Campus Pont de Bois, Villeneuve d'Ascq on October 17, 2024. Admission is free, offering a unique opportunity to experience the magic of live theater in a mesmerizing setting. Join us for an evening of wonder and emotion, as 'Loin dans la mer' transports you to a world where love knows no bounds."

Experience the traditional Scottish social event, Ceilidh, in Pontcanna at 183a Kings Rd Yard on Kings Rd. The event will take place on October 25, 2024. Join fellow enthusiasts for a night of lively dancing and joyous music. Tickets are priced at £9.50, offering an affordable opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant Ceilidh culture. Don't miss out on this unique experience to celebrate and connect with others in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.