Upcoming Events
- 15TueDecGifts of Life Release Livestream/Online EventDec 15, 2020, 8:00 PMOnline EventJoin us on for a very special, interactive livestream with John Dickhout and Rick Prashaw to introduce their Video Podcast. They tell a heart transplant story from the recipient and donor side, with a surprising ending. Lianne Castelino moderator
- 14SatDecNorth Bay Holiday Book Signing/Twiggs Coffee RoastersDec 14, 2019, 9:30 AM – 11:50 AMTwiggs Coffee Roasters, 595 Cartier St, North Bay, ON P1B 8N2, CanadaRick returns home for the holidays for a special book signing, $20 ($2 discount)
- 20WedNovWindsor Candlelight Vigil Transgender Day of Remembrance/1435 Tecumseh Rd ENov 20, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM1435 Tecumseh Rd E, 1435 Tecumseh Rd E, Windsor, ON N8W 1C2, CanadaA celebration and remembering our courageous loved ones, their determination to be themselves
- 19TueNovWindsor Soar, Adam, Soar/1685 Turner RdNov 19, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM1685 Turner Rd, 1685 Turner Rd, Windsor, ON N8W 3L2, CanadaRick shares stories from Soar, Adam, Soar and his book tour
- 17SunNovMetropolitan Community Church Windsor, ON Reading/1728 Lincoln RdNov 17, 2019, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM1728 Lincoln Rd, 1728 Lincoln Rd, Windsor, ON N8W 2P7, CanadaRick shares Adam's gender and organ donor story along with his faith journey as parent
- 14ThuNovRainbow Alliance Forum 2019/1645 Woodroffe AveNov 14, 2019, 9:20 AM1645 Woodroffe Ave, 1645 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON K2G 0C4, CanadaRick shares Adam and family story at workshopsw during this day for Ottawa Carleton District School Board students
- 27SunOctOttawa Writers Festival Modern Family/414 Sparks St.Oct 27, 2019, 3:00 PM414 Sparks St., 414 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1R 0B2, Canada
- 02WedOctCanadian Human Rights Commission Soar Adam Soar/344 Slater StOct 02, 2019, 9:30 AM344 Slater St, 344 Slater St, Ottawa, ON K1R 5Y7, CanadaRick shares stories from his book and tour on the human rights issues from Adam's gender journey. Jobs, ID, healthcare, naming....
- 29SunSepRideau Park United Church Ottawa/Rideau Park United ChurchSep 29, 2019, 10:40 AM – 12:00 PMRideau Park United Church, 2203 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa, ON K1H 7L9, CanadaRick is guest speaker as Rideau Park celebrates its designation as a Affirming Church, a place of welcome and equality for all regardless of gender, orientation, identity
- 26ThuSepNorthern Vermont University Soar, Adam, Soar/Northern Vermont University - JohnsonSep 26, 2019, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMNorthern Vermont University - Johnson, 337 College Hill Rd, Johnson, VT 05656, USARick returns to Vermont for a second reading on the campus of Northern Vermont University, Johnson. Inspiring human rights story on his son journey to the "boy in the mirror"
- 17TueSepMontreal Soar, Adam, soar launch/McLean's PubSep 17, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMMcLean's Pub, 1210 Rue Peel, Montréal, QC H3B 2T6, CanadaRick's book tour heads to Quebec and Montréal, both which figure prominently in Adam's story --- The Neuro, Carey Price, the Habs, Team Quebec curling. And all the universal themes on equality for all, human rights, LGBTQ, organ transplants
- 13FriSepBestival Reads/137 Glasgow StSep 13, 2019, 7:00 PM137 Glasgow St, 137 Glasgow St, Kitchener, ON N2G 4X8, CanadaRick is one of 7 authors reading as part of this Kitchener-Waterloo festival
- 12ThuSepParis Soar, Adam, Soar/StillwatersSep 12, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMStillwaters, 61 Grand River St N, Paris, ON N3L 2M2, CanadaRick Prashaw bring his best-selling memoir tour to Paris. Ontario for readings, local speakers and book signing
- 11WedSepBarrie Soar, Adam, Soar/Donaleigh's Irish Public HouseSep 11, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMDonaleigh's Irish Public House, 28 Dunlop St E, Barrie, ON L4M 1A3, CanadaBarrie is Rick's 28th stop for his best-selling book, Soar, Adam, Soar, inspiring memoir on his son. Readings, stories and local speakers from Muskoka Gift of Life and a local youth organization
- 10TueSepMuskoka Soar, Adam, Soar/Frosty Pint PubSep 10, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMFrosty Pint Pub, 110 Ferguson Rd, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1P7, CanadaJoin Rick and local Muskoka Gift of Life and Pride speakers for stories and readings from his memoir on Adam
- 26WedJunCASHRA 2019 National Human Rights Conference/Delta Hotels by Marriott Prince EdwardJun 26, 2019, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMDelta Hotels by Marriott Prince Edward, 18 Queen St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4A1, CanadaJoin Canadian author Rick Prashaw for readings, a signing and special guest. A celebration on equality for all, organ donation and more...
- 08SatJunQueer Sphere Signing/Shaw CentreJun 08, 2019, 10:40 AM – Jun 09, 2019, 5:00 PMShaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2, CanadaRick and fellow author Josée Patry will be selling and signing their books
- 05WedJunHyde Park VT Soar, Adam, Soar/Lanpher Memorial LibraryJun 05, 2019, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMLanpher Memorial Library, 141 Main St, Hyde Park, VT 05655, USARick visits sister Jude's community to share Adam and his story including Jude's influential role in the book he wrote
- 02SunJunOttawa Centretown United Church Soar Adam Soar/Centretown United ChurchJun 02, 2019, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMCentretown United Church, 507 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Z5, CanadaA conversation with the author, readings and signing of book
- 01SatJunChapters Kanata Signing/ChaptersJun 01, 2019, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMChapters, 400 Earl Grey Dr Unit 1, Kanata, ON K2T 1B9, CanadaMy hometown Chapters for a book signing. Kanata was my kid's home for high school and hockey years
- 28TueMayStouffville Secondary School/Stouffville District Secondary SchoolMay 28, 2019, 2:30 PM – 3:40 PMStouffville District Secondary School, 801 Hoover Park Dr, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0A4, CanadaRick meets with students here to share Adam's gender, epilepsy and organ donor journey
- 28TueMayCollingwood Probus Soar, Adam, Soar/Collingwood ArenaMay 28, 2019, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMCollingwood Arena, 96 Hurontario St, Collingwood, ON L9Y 2L8, CanadaRick is guest speaker sharing readings and back stories on his co-author and late son's role in the writing..
- 25SatMaySpring Gala 2019/GananoqueMay 25, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMGananoque, Gananoque, ON, CanadaA transgender weekend of dining, dancing, shopping
- 09ThuMayPort Nelson United Church Soar Adam Soar/Port Nelson United ChurchMay 09, 2019, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMPort Nelson United Church, 3132 South Dr, Burlington, ON L7N 1H7, CanadaPort Nelson is celebrating its 3rd anniversary as an Affirming Ministry congregation
- 08WedMayDunnville Soar, Adam, Soar/The Minga CafeMay 08, 2019, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMThe Minga Cafe, 146 Queen St, Dunnville, ON N1A 1H7, CanadaJoin Canadian author Rick Prashaw for readings, a signing and special guest. A celebration on equality for all, organ donation and more... Rick returns home to his family roots
- 07TueMayFonthill Soar, Adam, Soar/Pelham Public Library (Fonthill Branch)May 07, 2019, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMPelham Public Library (Fonthill Branch), Pelham, ON L0S 1E3, CanadaJoin Canadian author Rick Prashaw for readings, a signing and special guest. A celebration on equality for all, organ donation and more...
- 20SatAprPerfect Books Ottawa Signing/Perfect BooksApr 20, 2019, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMPerfect Books, 258 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L9, CanadaAdam lived and played on his favorite Elgin St. in Ottawa. Book signing....
- 16TueAprSoar, Adam, Soar Pembroke Ottawa Valley/Blendz Smoothie ShopApr 16, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMBlendz Smoothie Shop, 20 Pembroke St W, Pembroke, ON K8A 5M3, CanadaJoin Rick and local community groups for a celebration, readings, signing. Courage, faith, heartbreak and hope....
- 06SatAprSoar, Adam, Soar Picton and Prince Edward County/Picton LibraryApr 06, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMPicton Library, 208 Main St W, Picton, ON K0K 2T0, CanadaJoin Rick and Picton family, friends for readings, signing. Courage, faith, heartbreak and hope....
- 04ThuAprSoar, Adam, Soar Kingston/Novel IdeaApr 04, 2019, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMNovel Idea, 156 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 1B1, CanadaJoin Rick and local community groups for a celebration, readings, signing. Courage, faith, heartbreak and hope....
- 30SatMarElliot Lake Soar, Adam, Soar/Masonic Heritage HallMar 30, 2019, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PMMasonic Heritage Hall, 169 A Spruce Ave, Elliot Lake, ON P5A 2K6, CanadaJoin former Northern Ontario and now Ottawa author Rick Prashaw share readings and the story behind writing Soar, Adsm, Soar on his late son. CBC has it top shelf for Spring 2019 non-fiction. Of special interest to parents, LGBTQ, organ donor communities.
- 28ThuMarSault Ste. Marie Soar Adam Soar/The Water Tower Inn (The Pub)Mar 28, 2019, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PMThe Water Tower Inn (The Pub), 360 Great Northern Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4Z7, CanadaJoin Canadian author Rick Prashaw for readings, a signing and special guests. A celebration on equality for all, organ donation and more...
- 17SunMarMorro Bay, California Soar, Adam, Soar/Top Dog Coffee BarMar 17, 2019, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PMTop Dog Coffee Bar, 857 Main St, Morro Bay, CA 93442, USAJoin Canadian author Rick Prashaw for readings, a signing and special guest. A celebration on equality for all, organ donation and more...
- 02SatMarSoar, Adam, Soar St. Thomas YWCA Women's Day/St Thomas Seniors' Recreation CentreMar 02, 2019, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMSt Thomas Seniors' Recreation Centre, 225 Chestnut, St. Thomas, ON N5R 2B5, CanadaRick is guest speaker at this Women's Day luncheon as he shares the story of writing this book about his son. Themes of human rights, parenting, acceptance, faith, organ donation, grieving and gratitude
- 28ThuFebSoar, Adam, Soar London/Chaucer's PubFeb 28, 2019, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PMChaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St, London, ON N6A 1H6, CanadaJoin Rick and London family, friends as he speaks on writing book on his son and does readings
- 24SunFebSoar, Adam, Soar Sudbury/Twiggs Coffee CompanyFeb 24, 2019, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMTwiggs Coffee Company, 1332 Kingsway, Sudbury, ON P3B 2E8, CanadaJoin Rick, MC Waubgeshig Rice, CBC host and author, as he returns home to Sudbury for a reading, signing and celebration of Soar, Adam, Soar. Special guests MPP France Gelinas and Rita Link
- 23SatFebSoar, Adam, Soar North Bay/Average Joe'sFeb 23, 2019, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMAverage Joe's, 3501 Trout Lake Rd, North Bay, ON P1B 8G4, CanadaJoin Rick and his North Bay family, friends as he returns home to share the story on writing this book on his son
- 20WedFebSoar, Adam, Soar Collingwood/Gibson And CompanyFeb 20, 2019, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PMGibson And Company, 93 Hurontario St, Collingwood, ON L9Y 2L9, CanadaJoin Rick, family and friends for Collingwood launch at the popular Gibson coffee bar--- readings, party, sale and signing of book!
- 13WedFebSoar Adam Soar Toronto/Glad Day BookshopFeb 13, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMGlad Day Bookshop, 499 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C6, CanadaJoin Rick at Toronto launch premiere --- readings, signing, surprise guests!
- 07ThuFebSoar, Adam, Soar Ottawa/Cafe Nature, Museum of NatureFeb 07, 2019, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PMCafe Nature, Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1A1, CanadaJoin Rick and family, friends for a fun Night at the Museum of Nature. MC is Rita Celli, CBC Radio Ontario Today host. $2 off the book price for anyone wearing Batman swag