TORONTO, June 30 /CNW/ - From a CD signing event with pop icon Cyndi Lauper to exclusive Eclipse Premiere Parties across Canada and new Indigo Kids Shops opening across Ontario, Indigo and Chapters stores nationally host FREE, interactive events for the whole family through the month of July.

NATIONAL EVENTS

ECLIPSE PREMIERE PARTIES AT INDIGO AND CHAPTERS STORES ACROSS CANADA

Indigo and Chapters stores nationally host exclusive Eclipse Premiere Parties in celebration of The Twilight Saga with music, prizes and more. On Wednesday, June 30th at 7:00 pm, fans of Eclipse who are one of the first 50 purchasers of any teen book at the six Indigo and Chapters host stores, will receive one free ticket to reserved seating at the closest partner Cineplex Entertainment theatre, for the evening's theatrical premiere of Eclipse the movie. Fans of Eclipse should arrive early to pick out their teen book and get in line for this free ticket opportunity. One ticket per person will be distributed on a "first come, first served" basis.

Chapters Robson

Scotiabank Theatre

900 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC

Wednesday, June 30th, 9:50 pm

Chapters Chinook

Scotiabank Theatre Chinook

6455 MacLeod Trail, Calgary, AB

Wednesday, June 30th, 9:30 pm

Indigo Yorkdale

Silvercity Yorkdale

3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON

Wednesday, June 30th, 9:40 pm

Chapters Gloucester

Silvercity Gloucester

2385 City Park Drive, Ottawa, ON

Wednesday, June 30th, 9:25 pm

Indigo Brossard

Cineplex Odeon Brossard

9350 Boul Leduc, Brossard, QC

Wednesday, June 30th, 10:15 pm - (VOA - English Version)

Indigo CrossIron Mills

Xscape Entertainment Centre

2385 City Park Drive, Ottawa, ON

Wednesday, June 30th, 10:15 pm

CD SIGNING WITH POP ICON CYNDI LAUPER

Join pop icon Cyndi Lauper as she celebrates the release of her eleventh studio album, Memphis Blues with a CD signing at Indigo Toronto Manulife. No memorabilia, proof of purchase required from any Indigo, Chapters or Coles. Wristband policy in effect.

Indigo Manulife

55 Bloor Street West (at Bay Street), Toronto, ON

Saturday, July 3rd, 2:30 pm

BOOK SIGNING WITH CANADIAN AUTHOR AND SCREENWRITER SCOTT CARTER

Join Canadian author and screenwriter Scott Carter as he signs copies of his newest novel Blind Luck.

Indigo Eaton Centre

220 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON

Sunday, July 4th, 1:00 pm

Chapters Sainte-Catherine

1171, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montréal, QC

Sunday, July 11th, 2:00 pm

BOOK SIGNING WITH PHILANTHROPIST AND DEBUT AUTHOR WARREN FITZGERALD

Philanthropist and first-time author Warren Fitzgerald's debut book, The Go-Away Bird, is the heart-wrenching true story about Clementine, a Rwandan child-refugee who witnessed the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Join Warren Fitzgerald, member of the charitable organization Developing World Connections, as he signs copies of this heartbreaking account.

Chapters Kamloops

1395 Hillside Drive, Kamloops, BC

Monday, July 5th, 7:00 pm

BOOK SIGNING WITH BESTSELLING AUTHOR EMILY GIFFIN

Join Emily Giffin, bestselling author of Something Borrowed and Love the One You're With, as she signs her new book, Heart of the Matter, an illuminating novel of motherhood, tragedy, and discovery.

Indigo Manulife

55 Bloor Street West (at Bay Street), Toronto, ON

Wednesday, July 7th, 7:00 pm

PERFORMANCE AND CD/DVD SIGNING WITH 2010 JUNO NOMINEES BOBS & LOLO

Join children's performers and 2010 Juno nominees Bobs & Lolo for a performance and signing of their CD Action Packed and DVD Bobs & Lolo On Your Feet which inspire kids to connect with the natural world through music, movement and make-believe.

Chapters Shawnessy

The Boulevard Shopping Centre, 16061 Macleod Trail S.E., Calgary, AB

Saturday, July 10th, 10:00 am

INTERVIEW AND BOOK SIGNING WITH DEBUT NANAIMO AUTHOR CHEVY STEVENS

Join local writer and producer Cindy Shantz as she interviews Nanaimo author Chevy Stevens about her debut novel Still Missing. Book signing to follow.

Chapters Nanaimo

6670 Mary Ellen Drive, Nanaimo, BC

Saturday, July 10th, 2:00 pm

Chapters Victoria

1212 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

Saturday, July 17th, 2:00 pm

BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHOR ALAIN LAFRANCE

Join author Alain Lafrance as he signs copies of his novel Absolution, a critical look at the Vatican.

Indigo Place Montreal Trust

1500 McGill College Avenue, Montreal, PQ

Saturday, July 10th, 2:00 pm

AUTHOR LYNDA FISHMAN IN CONVERSATION WITH BREAKFAST TELEVISION'S JENNIFER VALENTYNE

Lynda Fishman's sudden and tragic loss of her mother and two sisters captured headlines around the world in 1970.  In her new memoir, Repairing Rainbows, she shares her remarkable life journey of overcoming great sorrow and finding peace. Join Jennifer Valentyne of Citytv's Breakfast Television as she talks with Lynda about hope, strength, positivity, and achieving great life fulfillment. Book signing to follow.

Chapters Bayview Village

2901 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON

Sunday, July 11th, 3:00 pm

BOOK SIGNING WITH NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR SCOTT SIGLER

Meet Scott Sigler, bestselling author of Infected and Contagious, on his book tour's first Canadian stop as he signs copies of Ancestor, a chilling account of what can happen when scientific experimentation passes the brink of reason.

World's Biggest Bookstore

20 Edward Street, Toronto, ON

Monday, July 12th, 7:00 pm

BOOK SIGNING WITH INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR RICK MOFINA

Join international bestselling author Rick Mofina as he signs copies of The Panic Zone, the follow-up to Vengeance Road another thrilling novel featuring reporter Jack Gannon.

Chapters Rideau

47 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON

Thursday, July 15th, 7:00 pm

NEW INDIGO KIDS SHOPS HOST GRAND OPENING CELEBRATIONS ACROSS ONTARIO

Captivating kids and parents alike, the newly expanded Indigo Kids Shops boast 3,000 square feet of books and toys for children 0- 12 years old. The shop-in-shop Indigo Kids section features custom shelving, extra wide aisles, colourful décor and lots of space for hands-on activities to make an ideal after school and weekend destination offering affordable entertainment for the entire family.

Chapters Ajax

90 Kingston Road, Ajax, ON

Chapters London

1037 Wellington Road, London, ON

Chapters Markham

3175 Highway 7 East, Markham, ON

Chapters Kitchener

135 Gateway Park Drive, Kitchener, ON

Chapters Waterloo

428 King Street North, Waterloo, ON

Chapters Kennedy Commons

20 William Kitchen Road, Scarborough, ON

Chapters Devonshire Mall

3100 Howard Avenue, Windsor, ON

All weekend, Friday to Sunday, July 23(rd) to July 25th, 2010

For further information: <p>For more details and media pre-registration, please contact:<br></br><a href="mailto:lhuie@indigo.ca?subject=Media%20Inquiry">Lisa Huie<br></br></a>Manager, Public Relations<br></br>416.646.8926</p>