Owen Sound poet Rob Rolfe has teamed up with Toronto artist Jerry Silverberg to tell a story set in Owen Sound in the early 1900s. The story involves Branningham Grove, which was operating then as a “men’s sporting house” frequented mainly by Great Lakes sailors. This Victorian house, known later to locals as Louie’s Steak House, is gone now, along with its signature grove of butternut trees.

Rob Rolfe’s poem, illustrated by Jerry Silverberg’s stunning linocut prints, brings history back to life in this charming little art chapbook.

A "pop-up" launch of this chapbook will take place during the performance by Rob Rolfe, Larry Jensen and Dave Hawkins (Two Singers & a Poet) at the Noon Hour Series on Wednesday, August 23.

The book will also be available for purchase in Owen Sound at the Grey Gallery, The Ginger Press, or by contacting the author at [email protected].