Next Week on CANADA AM – Zack Snyder; Khaled Hosseini; Gardening Week; Barenaked Ladies; Goo Goo Dolls; and More…

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Monday, May 27
• THE KITE RUNNER: Khaled Hosseini, author of the hugely successful novel-turned-film The Kite Runner, chats with CANADA AM about his highly anticipated third novel And The Mountains Echoed.
• GARDENING WEEK: Mark Cullen kicks off “Gardening Week” with advice on how to plant a patio garden, including selecting and planting a fruit tree.
• FRIXION: The U.K. boy band sensation, Frixion, invade the CANADA AMSound Stage with a song from their debut album Thankful.

Tuesday, May 28
• ZACK SNYDER: Director of the latest Superman movie, Zack Synder, chats with CANADA AM about Man of Steel and his plans for the future. Then, Richard Crouse reviews the movie on Friday.
• SOCCER STARS: Canadian soccer stars Diana Matheson, Erin McLeod, and Rhian Wilkinson stop by to chat about BMO’s Team of the Week, a national initiative that recognizes youth soccer teams between the ages of 7-12.
• THE SPARK: Kristine Barnett shares the remarkable story of her journey with autistic son Jake who has been called a boy genius. The story is captured in her memoir The Spark. With her love and courage in the face of overwhelming obstacles, her son has achieved things beyond anyone’s imagination.

Wednesday, May 29
• MARIEL HEMINGWAY: CANADA AM welcomes Mariel Hemingway, granddaughter of literary genius Ernest Hemingway, to chat about her powerful and thought provoking documentary Running From Crazy. 
• SUMMER SEEDLINGS: “Gardening Week” continues with CANADA AM’s king of crops Mark Cullen, stopping by to give advice on planting tomato seedling that will grow to liven up any garden. 
• MARK MCEWAN: CANADA AM regular and renowned Chef Mark McEwan will be grilling and talking about the spectacular upcoming Second Harvest’s 23rd Annual Toronto Taste festival.

Thursday, May 30
• GOO GOO DOLLS: Frontman John Rzeznik joins CANADA AM to talk about the Goo Goo Dolls’ future and give a performance from the band’s upcoming album, Magnetic.
• HOUSEHOLD HERBS: CANADA AM’s gardening guru Mark Cullen returns for more “Gardening Week” where he’ll give tips on growing herbs in household containers.

Friday, May 31
• BARENAKED LADIES: CANADA AM proudly welcomes seven-time Juno Award-winners Barenaked Ladies, who help kick off the summer with a live patio performance.
• SAFARI ADVENTURE: Travel expert Loren Christie returns from Africa to share his experience with CANADA AM and tells viewers how they can plan their own safari adventure. 
• MICHAEL P. CLIVE: That BBQ smell is in the air at CANADA AM’s patio whenChef Michael P. Clive mans the patio barbecue to feed hungry BNL fans and give some summer grilling tips .

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