March 2: Tim the Yowie Man is launching of his latest book, In the Spirit of Banjo, a selection of his travel articles published in The Canberra Times and other newspapers, at Smiths Alternative, 76 Alinga Street, Civic at 6pm.

DAVID MALOUF

March 2: Join award-winning writer David Malouf for dinner. He will be in conversation about his new book Being There with the director of the National Gallery of Australia, Gerard Vaughan. University House at 6.30pm. Tickets $54.50. Bookings: eventbrite.com.au.

THE JUNGLE SCHOOL

March 5: Indonesian activist Butet Manurung, author of The Jungle School will speak at Asia Bookroom, Unit 2, 1-3 Lawry Place, Macquarie at 6pm. RSVP: 6251 5191. Admission by gold coin donation.

TOUGH TIMES

March 5: Gai Brodtmann will launch Tough...Tough Times...Tough Decisions by Rita Merienne at Paperchain Bookstore at 5.45 for 6pm. The book is about the challenges involved in moving a loved one into Aged Care. RSVP telephone 6295 6723.

JUGIONG WRITERS FESTIVAL

March 6: The village of Jugiong will hold its first annual Writers Festival from March 6 to 8. Website: jugiongwritersfestival.com.

POETRY AT THE GODS

Mar 10: Poets Geoffrey Lehmann (Sydney) and Jeri Kroll (Adelaide) will read at The Gods Cafe, ANU Arts Centre. Dinner from 6pm. readings at 7.30pm. Admission $10 waged, $5 unwaged. Bookings essential on 6248 5538. Seating limited to 80.

LATHAM AT LARGE

March 11: In a Canberra Times/ANU event, former Labor leader Mark Latham will discuss his book Latham at Large in which he scrutinises the Australian political landscape. At Manning Clark 3, Australian National University at 6.30pm. Enquiries: 6125 8415.

March 13: Applications close at 4pm for HARDCOPY, a professional development program that builds the capacities, resources and aptitudes committed emerging Australian writers need to reach their potential. Website: actwritersblog.com/2015/02/18/2015-hardcopy-development-program-applications-open.

March 15: 11.30am: Get Motivated to Write with a Little INK-couragement with writer Debbie Richardson. Until 1.30pm. ACT Writers Centre. Website: actwriters.org.au/events/upcoming-workshops-events.shtml#debbierichardson.

WINE, WRITING AND DANCE

March 14: Canberra writers are joining Folk Dance Canberra for an evening of dance and story at 7pm at Folk Dance Canberra Hall, 114 Maitland St, Hackett. For information on the literary content contact Gillian at gpolack@triviumpublishing.com.

PETER STANLEY

March 17: Peter Stanley will discuss his historical novel about British India, The Cunning Man, with Claudia Hyles at 6pm at Asia Bookroom, Unit 2, 1-3 Lawry Place, Macquarie. RSVP: By March 16, phone 6251 5191. Admission by gold coin donation.

ANTHOLOGY LAUNCH

March 24: Kit Kelen and Geoff Page's Canberra poetry anthology will be launched by former chief minister Jon Stanhope at 6pm at Poetry at the Gods, ANU Arts Centre. Dinner from 6pm. Readings at 7.30pm. Admission $10 waged, $5 unwaged. Bookings essential on 6248 5538. Seating limited to 80.

ANNA BLIGH

March 30: In a Canberra Times/ANU meet the author event former Queensland premier Anna Bligh will speak on her new book, Through the Wall, Reflections on Leadership, Love and Survival. Copland Lecture Theatre, 6.30pm. March 30th. Bookings: phone ANU Events on 6125 4144.

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