Meet the Author: Clayton Smith
Date: Jul 24
7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Join us for an engaging conversation featuring author, Clayton B. Smith as he discusses his captivating new novel, A Seal of Salvage. Set in a 1950s rural outport Newfoundland town, this story blends historical fiction with magical realism, following orphan Oliver Brown’s coming of age as a queer outsider.
This is a free event but a ticket is required. Please reserve your free ticket online or by calling (708)757-8090.
About the Author:
Clayton B. Smith is a writer from outport Newfoundland, currently residing in St. John’s. He has a joint honours degree in English and philosophy and a diploma in creative writing from Memorial University. His writing has appeared in various literary magazines, including Riddle Fence and Paragon.
Presented in partnership with Breakwater Books. Books will be available for sale in The Rooms Giftshop.
Events & Programs
Winter may be here, but there’s no need to stay home! Join us at The Rooms to exercise and socialize during this colder and drearier time of year.
While strolling throughout the building and enjoying both the exhibits and the views, participants may focus on a different theme from our collection each week. After our stroll, staff will lead a brief discussion on the weekly theme, and then everyone is encouraged to stay and socialize with friends new and old.
No registration is needed. Included with the cost of admission ($7.80 plus HST for seniors), free for members.
Please wear or bring appropriate shoes.
For further information, please contact catherineoneill@therooms.ca
Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador
Stroll across land and sea, and through time, to meet the peoples who have made Newfoundland and Labrador home for the past 9,000 years.
Tour is approximately 30 – 40 minutes and included in the cost of admission.