Date/Time
Date(s) - Mon Mar 23 2020
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Notes:
POSTPONED
THE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE
Featuring the Honourable Sal Lovecchio, Christopher D. Evans Q.C. and John Martland, Q.C.
Date: Monday, March 23
Location: Creekside Hall, Canmore Srs. Centre
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm (Note extended time)
The topic this year will be from British legal history: The Trials of Oscar Wilde. Wilde was a famous playwright (“The Importance of Being Earnest”), author and poet – and a celebrated Anglo Irish wit and bon vivant, put on trial for alleged homosexual behaviour. A portion from the actual 1895 trials will be presented. A number of intriguing legal issues arise for discussion.
The Honourable Sal Lovecchio is a retired Justice of the Court of Queen ‘s Bench in Calgary where he sat as a judge for many years. He has maintained a condo in Canmore since 1988.
Christopher D. Evans, Q.C. is a retired senior criminal lawyer and author with decades of trial experience in Calgary and beyond. He moved to Canmore on a permanent basis some years ago.
John Marland, Q.C. is a retired senior civil trial lawyer following 40 years of trial practice in Calgary and Edmonton and has lived here permanently for the past 12 years.
A local actor will play the role of Oscar Wilde.
Coffee is available and discussion encouraged. Donations are welcomed.