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Koerner Hall at the Royal Conservatory, venue for the 2010 readings
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5395.jpg Beautiful Koerner Hall at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto was the new venue this year for the Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 readings.
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Poetry enthusiasts snap up anthologies and nominated collections
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5411.jpg Enthusiastic poetry fans clear the book tables of all available poetry anthologies and collections by the nominated poets.
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Koerner Hall lobby
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5417.jpg Poetry fans gather excitedly in the Koerner Hall lobby before the readings.
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Griffin Poetry Prize banners in Koerner Hall lobby
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5427.jpg The signature Griffin Poetry Prize poet banners were on display in the Koerner Hall lobby.
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Clarion call to the Griffin Poetry Prize readings
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5455.jpg Buglers signal to the awaiting crowd that the readings are about to begin.
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Griffin trustees Carolyn Forché and Michael Ondaatje
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5457.jpg Griffin trustees Carolyn Forché and Michael Ondaatje look forward to the start of the 2010 Griffin Poetry Prize readings.
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Rain doesn't dampen enthusiasm for a lively night of poetry
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5467.jpg Poetry fans rush in from the rain to grab their coveted Griffin Poetry Prize readings tickets and make their way to Koerner Hall.
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Scott Griffin introduces the Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 nominated poets
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5481.jpg Scott Griffin takes the stage at Koerner Hall to congratulate and introduce the Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 nominated poets.
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Scott Griffin welcomes the audience to the Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 readings
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5496.jpg Scott Griffin congratulates the audience, as they have a wonderful evening of poetry ahead of them.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 judge Kathleen Jamie
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5506.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 judge Kathleen Jamie of Scotland welcomes International shortlist nominee John Glenday to the podium to kick off the readings.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted poet John Glenday
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5511.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted poet John Glenday gives an arresting reading from his collection Grain.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 judge Carl Phillips
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5546.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 judge Carl Phillips of the US introduces International shortlist nominee Louise Glück.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted poet Louise Glück
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5557.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted poet Louise Glück reads poignant selections from her collection A Village Life.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted poet Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5599.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted poet Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin offers moving poems from her collection The Sun-fish.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 judge Anne Carson
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5621.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 judge Anne Carson of Canada introduces International shortlist nominees Susan Wicks and Valérie Rouzeau.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted translator Susan Wicks and poet Valérie Rouzeau
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5629.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted translator Susan Wicks and poet Valérie Rouzeau blend English and French in a mesmerizing fashion in their reading from Cold Spring in Winter.
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Carolyn Forché pays tribute to Lifetime Recognition award winner Adrienne Rich
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5648.jpg Griffin trustee Carolyn Forché passionately paid tribute to the legacy of Adrienne Rich's work: ?an instrument of a woman trying to translate the pulsations of the mind.?
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Carolyn Forché welcomes Lifetime Recognition award winner Adrienne Rich
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5650.jpg Griffin trustee Carolyn Forché welcomes Lifetime Recognition award winner Adrienne Rich to the Koerner Hall stage.
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Lifetime Recognition award winner Adrienne Rich
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5656.jpg Adrienne Rich graciously accepted her Lifetime Recognition award and thoughtfully acknowledged others who had inspired her, including Margaret Atwood, Naomi Klein, Anne Carson, Nicole Brossard, Lisa Robertson and Dionne Brand.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 Canadian shortlisted poet Kate Hall
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5681.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 Canadian shortlisted poet Kate Hall charmingly delivers selections from her collection The Certainty Dream.
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Poet Dionne Brand reads work of Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 Canadian shortlisted poet P.K. Page
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5704.jpg Poet Dionne Brand gives a memorable reading from the late P.K. Page's Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 Canadian shortlisted collection Coal and Roses.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 Canadian shortlisted poet Karen Solie
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5731.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 Canadian shortlisted poet Karen Solie captivates with lovely selections from her collection Pigeon.
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Griffin trustee David Young and 2010 nominee Louise Glück
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5759.jpg A Griffin tradition is that all shortlisted poets receive a leather-bound keepsake volume of their nominated work. Griffin trustee David Young presents one of the volumes to Louise Glück.
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Shortlisted poets meet their readers and admirers
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5796.jpg Another Griffin tradition is that the shortlisted poets meet their readers and admirers after the readings, to chat and autograph books.
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Griffin trustees Michael Ondaatje, Margaret Atwood and Scott Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5799.jpg Griffin trustees Michael Ondaatje, Margaret Atwood and Scott Griffin celebrate another successful year's readings.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 nominee Kevin Connolly, Griffin nominee and judge Dionne Brand
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5801.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 nominee Kevin Connolly and Griffin nominee, judge and presenter Dionne Brand warmly renew acquaintances.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted poet Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5804.jpg Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin is pleased to chat with admirers of her work.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 Canadian shortlisted poet Karen Solie
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5807.jpg Karen Solie enjoys meeting fans of her collection of works.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted translator Susan Wicks and poet Valérie Rouzeau
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5808.jpg Susan Wicks and Valérie Rouzeau are pleased to meet Canadian poetry enthusiasts.
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A poetry reader extraordinaire
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5810.jpg The Griffin readings are poetry nirvana for some readers and fans.
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Griffin Poetry Prize founder Scott Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5822.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize founder Scott Griffin enjoys meeting young poetry fans.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted poet John Glenday
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5826.jpg John Glenday makes a particular poetic point with an admiring reader.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 Canadian shortlisted poet Kate Hall
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5831.jpg Kate Hall is aglow as she greets readers of her collection The Certainty Dream.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted poet Louise Glück
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5845.jpg Louise Glück relishes the connection with her readers, as she happily signs a book for Brigida Ruiz.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted poet Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5849.jpg Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin poses delightedly with her Griffin Poetry Prize banner image.
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Poetry book table assistants
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/5864.jpg It's all about the poetry ... and the rain outside didn't dampen anyone's enthusiasm for it.
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Griffin awards evening at The Stone Distillery at The Distillery Historic District
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2543.jpg The signature Griffin Poetry Prize banners paying tribute to the nominated poets greet awards evening attendees.
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Griffin awards evening at The Stone Distillery at The Distillery Historic District
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2550.jpg The striking decor is always another signature aspect of Griffin Poetry Prize awards celebrations.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 10th anniversary
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2560.jpg The distinctive decor of the Griffin awards event also reminded everyone that it was the prize's 10th anniversary celebration.
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Scott and Krystyne Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2569.jpg Scott and Krystyne Griffin are always the calm in the midst of the gorgeous poetic storm of each Griffin Poetry Prize awards celebration.
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Scott and Krystyne Griffin, Lifetime Recognition award recipient Adrienne Rich
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2580.jpg Scott and Krystyne Griffin welcome Lifetime Recognition award recipient Adrienne Rich.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted poet John Glenday and family
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2587.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted poet John Glenday and his family (left to right) DeeDee, Matthias and Erika Glenday, are thrilled to be taking part in the festivities.
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Writer Camilla Gibb, publisher Jack David, Scott Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2605.jpg Scott Griffin greets writer Camilla Gibb and publisher Jack David of ECW Press.
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Griffin trustee Robin Robertson, guest speaker Glyn Maxwell, Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted poet Louise Glück
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2616.jpg Griffin trustee Robin Robertson and guest speaker Glyn Maxwell look on as Scott and Krystyne Griffin welcome Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted poet Louise Glück.
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Susan Wicks, Valerie Rouzeau and Krystyne Griffin at Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 awards evening
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2624.jpg Krystyne Griffin ushers in Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlist nominees Susan Wicks and Valerie Rouzeau, translator and poet respectively of the volume Cold Spring in Winter.
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Brian D. Johnson and Krystyne Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2631.jpg Krystyne Griffin greets Macleans arts columnist Brian D. Johnson.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted poet Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin and Scott Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2638.jpg Scott Griffin warmly ushers in Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International shortlisted poet Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin.
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Griffin Trust manager Ruth Smith and Krystyne Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2643.jpg Krystyne Griffin heartily commends Griffin Trust manager Ruth Smith for ensuring that the 10th anniversary Griffin Poetry Prize season ran smoothly from beginning to end.
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Joe Brennan, Krystyne Griffin, Daniel Greenglass and Scott Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2645.jpg Scott and Krystyne Griffin delightedly welcome Joe Brennan and Daniel Greenglass to the celebration.
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Michael Winter and Christine Pountney with Scott Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2647.jpg Scott Griffin shares a chuckle with writers Christine Pountney and Michael Winter.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 Canadian shortlisted poet Karen Solie and David Seymour
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2658.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 Canadian shortlisted poet Karen Solie and fellow poet and husband David Seymour make a glowing entrance.
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Luis Da Costa, Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 Canadian shortlisted poet Kate Hall and Krystyne Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2662.jpg Krystyne Griffin guides Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 Canadian shortlisted poet Kate Hall and Luis Da Costa into the poetic maelstrom of the awards and 10th anniversary celebration.
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Kevin Connolly and Gil Adamson join the Griffin awards festivities
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2666.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 Canadian shortlist nominee Kevin Connolly and writer Gil Adamson are excited to take part in the festivities again this year.
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Griffin trustees Margaret Atwood and Scott Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2673.jpg Griffin trustees Margaret Atwood and Scott Griffin almost can't believe they've been celebrating poetry in this splendid fashion for 10 years.
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Jess Atwood Gibson, Denise Donlon and Margaret Atwood
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2690.jpg Jess Atwood Gibson, CBC Radio executive Denise Donlon and Margaret Atwood drink in the poetic atmosphere.
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Poet Priscila Uppal and writer Christopher Doda
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2692.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2007 Canadian shortlisted poet Priscila Uppal and writer Christopher Doda are thrilled to return for another poetry extravaganza.
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Sophie McCall and David Chariandy with Scott Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2698.jpg Writers Sophie McCall and David Chariandy thank Scott Griffin for continuing to keep poetry's profile heightened in Canada and around the world.
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Poet Ian Burgham and Catherine West
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2700.jpg Poet Ian Burgham and Catherine West let the poetic ambiance swirl around them.
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Theresa and A.F. Moritz
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2702.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2009 Canadian winner (and 2010 anthology editor) A.F. Moritz and his partner Theresa are pleased to be part of the celebration.
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Prudence Emery
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2705.jpg The smiles of publicist Prudence Emery (right) and her fellow guest shine brightest in the brilliant Griffin Poetry Prize awards setting.
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Doug Knight, Ellen Seligman, Krystyne and Scott Griffin, Shelley Ambrose
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2737.jpg St. Joseph Media President Doug Knight, publisher Ellen Seligman and Walrus Magazine publisher Shelley Ambrose congratulate Krystyne and Scott Griffin on another elegant celebration of poetry and poets.
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Krystyne Griffin and guests
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2754.jpg Krystyne Griffin briefs her guests on what to expect when poets really start to get festive.
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Coach House Books founder Stan Bevington, Quill & Quire editor in chief Stuart Woods
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2758.jpg Legendary Coach House Books founder Stan Bevington turns the tables on the poetry paparazzi while Quill & Quire editor in chief Stuart Woods looks on.
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Dionne Brand with Scott and Krystyne Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2762.jpg Dionne Brand and the Griffins cannot contain their delight on such a vibrant and festive evening.
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Glyn Maxwell, Robin Robertson and Carl Phillips
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2785.jpg Guest speaker UK poet Glyn Maxwell and Griffin trustee realize quickly that Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 judge Carl Phillips is not going to drop any hints.
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Claire Weissman Wilks and Patrick Crean
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2798.jpg Artist Claire Weissman Wilks and publisher Patrick Crean wholeheartedly agree that the Griffin Poetry Prize event is one of the best arts celebrations in the country.
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Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, Christopher Dewdney and Margaret Atwood
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2807.jpg Capturing a great meeting of poetic minds: Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin, Christopher Dewdney and Margaret Atwood
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Catherine Bush, Kim Maltman and Roo Borson
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/9410.jpg Novelist Catherine Bush catches up with poet Kim Maltman and Griffin Poetry Prize 2005 winner Roo Borson.
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Eleanor Wachtel and Geoffrey Taylor
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/9431.jpg CBC Radio's longtime literary presence Eleanor Wachtel and International Festival of Authors Director Geoffrey Taylor marvel at what the Griffin Poetry Prize has done for the art form in Canada and internationally.
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Griffin awards evening guests
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/9437.jpg Delighted Griffin awards evening guests compare notes on who they think will win the International and Canadian prizes.
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Robert Currie, Anne Carson and Will Aitken
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/9439.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 judge and 2001 winner Anne Carson enjoys the poetic revels with Robert Currie and Will Aitken.
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Paul Vermeersch and guests
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/9483.jpg Poet and arts journalist Paul Vermeersch (center) and his fellow guests are thrilled to be in attendance.
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Bryan Prince, Ian Elliott, Jane Urquhart
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/9508.jpg Bookseller Bryan Prince, writer Jane Urquhart and their fellow guests politely disagree about who they believe will win the Griffin Poetry Prize.
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Christian Bok, Sophie McCall and David Seymour
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/9517.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2002 winner Christian Bok only uses one vowel at a time to catch up with writer Sophie McCall and poet David Seymour.
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Scott Griffin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2834.jpg When Scott Griffin approaches the podium, a hush falls over the poetry loving crowd.
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Lifetime Recognition award winner Adrienne Rich
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2843.jpg Distinguished American poet, essayist and feminist Adrienne Rich offers a moving reading that leaves the audience quietly awestruck.
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Poet Glyn Maxwell
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2867.jpg English poet Glyn Maxwell unspools a delightful keynote speech about the playful world in which poets exist.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 judge Anne Carson
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2898.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 judge Anne Carson bears the evening's first bit of long awaited news: the announcement of the 2010 International Griffin Poetry Prize winner ...
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International winner Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2902.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International winner Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin of Ireland reacts with graceful aplomb as she accepts her award.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 judge Carl Phillips
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2922.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 judge Carl Phillips bears the evening's second bit of long awaited news: the announcement of the 2010 Canadian Griffin Poetry Prize winner ...
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 Canadian winner Karen Solie
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2935.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 Canadian winner Karen Solie and David Seymour are clearly delighted, as an equally delighted crowd applauds.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 Canadian winner Karen Solie
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2956.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 Canadian winner Karen Solie charmingly accepts her award.
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Presenting the winners: Scott Griffin with Karen Solie and Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/2985.jpg Scott Griffin proudly presents the 2010 Griffin Poetry Prize winners, Karen Solie of Canada and Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin of Ireland.
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Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International winner Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/3005.jpg Griffin Poetry Prize 2010 International winner Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin graciously chats with Bravo?s Tim Powis moments after the awards are announced.
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LMT Connection
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/3016.jpg Funk ensemble LMT Connection swings into action, getting all the poetry lovers out on the dance floor ...
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Poetry lovers head for the dance floor
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/3035.jpg ... and everyone duly heads to the dance floor to most poetically kick up their heels.
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Sweet treats
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/3069.jpg The Griffin Poetry Prize 10th anniversary is sweetly celebrated from the start to the finish of the evening.
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Ben McNally and Lynn Thomson
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/3081.jpg Booksellers and long-time Griffin Poetry Prize supporters Ben McNally and Lynn Thomson dedicate this dance to all the winners: the poets, the publishers, the booksellers and the readers.
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Poetry celebrants raise a toast
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/9384.jpg Poetry celebrants raise a toast to the Griffin Poetry Prize judges, who made excellent choices for the shortlists and winners.
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More poetry celebrants raise a toast
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/9528.jpg BookMadam Julie Wilson (center) and other poetry celebrants raise a toast to Karen Solie's Pigeon and Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin's The Sun-fish.
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Priscila Uppal and Noah Richler
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/9568.jpg Poet Priscila Uppal and author Noah Richler toast the Griffin Trust for orchestrating another spectacular celebration of poetry.
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Jack Rabinovitch, Shelley Ambrose, Margaret Atwood
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/9580.jpg Giller Prize founder Jack Rabinovitch, Shelley Ambrose, Margaret Atwood and a fellow guest amicably settle their differences over who they thought would win, and agree that everyone is a winner.
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Jian Ghomeshi and poetry enthusiasts
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/9618.jpg CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi probably had no idea what he was getting himself into partying with poetry lovers.
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Ashley, John and Jan Madden
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/9677.jpg Ashley, John and Jan Madden almost can't believe how the Griffin Poetry Prize celebration gets better and better every year.
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Noah Richler, Dionne Brand and Christopher Dewdney
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/9644.jpg Writers and poets bring dance floor mayhem to a whole new level.
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Christopher Doda, Christian Bok and Matthew Tierney
http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/9674.jpg Things start getting so crazy that Christian Bok starts mixing his vowels, much to the consternation of Christopher Doda and poet Matthew Tierney.
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