Colleening 2025 is a year-long celebration of Colleen Thibaudeau’s poetry.
Colleening 2025 in St. Thomas, Ontario
September 2025 — On September 18, celebrate Colleen Thibaudeau’s centenary with a feast of her St. Thomas poems read by local fans including Joe Preston, John Allen, Julie Berry, Barb Hoskins, Mike Baker & more!
Where: The Elgin County Railway Museum, 225 Wellington Street, St. Thomas
When: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 7-9 pm
Cash Bar — Admission is free.
Colleening 2025 in London, Ontario
November 2025 – On November 7-9, AlvegoRoot Theatre presents a brand new concert version of Colleening: The Letters and Poetry of Colleen Thibaudeau, which premiered in 2013.
Compiled by Adam Corrigan Holowitz with music by Stephen Holowitz and Oliver Whitehead, Colleen’s letters and poems take us on a journey through childhood memories, home life, and Canadian culture.
The performers are Katy Clark, Paul Grambo, and Kydra Ryan.
Where: The Manor Park Memorial Hall, 11 Briscoe Street W, London, Ontario
When: Friday November 7 at 7:30 pm and matinees at 2 pm on Saturday November 8 and Sunday November 9.
Tickets: $30 available at OnStageDirect.
On Saturday November 29, poet Peggy Roffey presents “Colleen Thibaudeau’s Big Sea Vision” at the 2025 James Reaney Memorial Lecture. This year the annual lecture, in the spirit of metaphor, steps to the side and shows the “she” beside the “he”: James Reaney’s wife, poet Colleen Thibaudeau (1925-2012). Presented by London Public Library and Words Festival.
Where: London Public Library, Central Library Lawson Room, 251 Dundas Street, London, Ontario
When: Saturday November 29, 1 pm. Admission is free.
On Wednesday December 3, Antler River Poetry presents Celebrating Colleen Thibaudeau: An Evening of Poetry and Memories. A lineup of well-known local poets and readers will share their favourite work by Canadian literary legend Colleen Thibaudeau.
Where: The London Public Library, Landon Branch, 167 Wortley Road, London, Ontario
When: Wednesday December 3, 7 pm. Admission is free.
For more about Colleen Thibaudeau and her poetry, see the biography on her website.
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