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Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by admin
ByWard Market events - next week
Coming Up in the ByWard Market.

ByWard Market Mardi Gras

Tuesday February 3 to Monday February 9

Experience the thrill of Mardi Gras in Ottawa's exceptional ByWard Market. Warm your spirits and join in the excitement every day, all week long!

Take part in a variety of activities, for those of all ages, and discover what this area's great shops, restaurants, and bars have to offer.

For more information, visit WWW.OTTAWAMARDIGRAS.COM

Winterlude Stew Cook-Off

Friday February 6 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Outside - South end of ByWard Market Building

(55 ByWard Market Square at George and ByWard)

Treat yourself to a great lunch - for a great cause!

Enjoy all-you-can-eat stew prepared by over 20 ByWard Market restaurants for only 10 dollars.

Then cast your vote for your favourite stew.

Proceeds will be donated to the Ottawa Centre for Crime Prevention.

Volleyball on Snow Tournament

Monday February 9 from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.

At the Whiskey Bar (112 York Street)

Local teams compete to win great prizes and bragging rights in this fun and exciting winter volleyball tournament.

Proceeds will be donated to the Ottawa Centre for Crime Prevention.

Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by admin
OTTAWA SENATORS FOUNDATION TELETHON IN SUPPORT OF ROGER'S HOUSE
The Ottawa Senators Foundation announced today details, including the exclusive toll-free phone number - 1-877-78-ROGER (76437) and #SENS (7367) on any Bell Mobility cellular telephone - of the first annual telethon in support of Roger's House to be held Thursday, Feb. 5, in conjunction with Sportsnet's broadcast of the Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs game that evening.

"We are very pleased with the line-up we have for the telethon," said Dave Ready, president of the Senators Foundation. "From securing a toll-free phone number that will be 'live' all week long, not only during the telethon, to the hosts we have in Jamie Campbell of Sportsnet and Leanne Cusack of CJOH TV, it will be a great evening of hockey, remembering Roger Neilson and looking ahead to Roger's House which will be an incredible facility in this community."

Roger's House will look to provide pediatric palliative care, with the objective of enhancing the comfort and quality of life for children and their families living with a life limiting illness. The House will be operated by the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and located on their grounds.

Mr. Ready noted again the community's response to the Roger's House initiative continues. "Many local groups, schools, businesses and individuals have expressed their support for Roger's House as well as donating their time," added Mr. Ready. "Many of them will be our guests during the telethon."

TELETHON FACTS:

START TIME - On air at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5, 30 minutes before the Senators-Leafs game. Up-dates during the game and intermissions and add an extended post-game show.

BROADCAST - The Senators-Leafs game, as well as the telethon, will be broadcast on Sportsnet's network through eastern Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

HOSTS - Jamie Campbell of Sportsnet and Leanne Cusack of CJOH TV and a Senators Foundation board member

DONATIONS can be made by:
Phone toll-free at 1-877-78-ROGER (76437) and through any Bell Mobility cellular phone at #SENS (7367);
On-line at www.ottawasenatorsfoundation.com/Roger; and,
Mail at Roger's House Telethon
c/o Ottawa Senators Foundation
1000 Palladium Drive, Kanata, Ontario, K2V 1A5
Cheques payable to "Ottawa Senators Foundation - Roger's House"

SPECIAL FEATURE NEILSON JERSEYS - During the pre-game warm-up, all 20 Senators players will be wearing the black team jersey with 'Neilson' on the name-bar. The jerseys, autographed by the players, are going to be placed up for bid on eBay Canada (www.ebay.ca) starting at noon on Thursday, Feb. 5 through until Sunday, Feb. 15.

ALL-STAR PHOTO - Each person donating $100 or more will receive a telethon-exclusive 8"x10" photo of the Senators 2004 All-Star Game players - Daniel Alfredsson, Marian Hossa and Wade Redden.

GUESTS - Special guests will include: Eugene Melnyk, Owner, Governor & Chairman, Ottawa Senators Hockey Club; Roy Mlakar, president and chief executive officer of the Ottawa Senators and Corel Centre; Mike Fisher, honorary chair of Roger's House and Senators centre; Senators players' wives; Senators alumni; and, representatives from the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and the community.

CHEQUE PRESENTATIONS - Many organizations have undertaken on their own initiatives to assist in building Roger's House and other groups have direct links. They will make their cheque contributions during the telethon.

For more information, please contact:
Phil Legault, (613) 599-0327
Tim Pattyson, (613) 599-0239

Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by admin
Meetings at Ottawa City Hall next week
The following meetings are scheduled during the week of February 2,
2004, at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.

Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee - Tuesday, February 3,
1:30 p.m., Champlain Room

Transportation Committee - Wednesday, February 4, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room

The agenda for these meetings and related reports will be posted on the
City's Web site at ottawa.ca and will be available at the respective
meetings.

Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by admin
Pinchas Zukerman both performs with and conducts violin sensation
Danish-born violinist Nikolaj Znaider, the 1997 winner of
the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels, makes his National Arts Centre
Orchestra debut with Pinchas Zukerman on the podium on Thursday, February 12
and Friday, February 13 at 20:00 in the NAC's Southam Hall. These Bostonian
Bravo Series concerts feature Znaider performing Brahms's monumental Violin
Concerto in D major which ranks alongside Beethoven's as the greatest ever
written.

The programme opens with the added bonus of Zukerman taking up his violin to
join Znaider for Prokofiev's fresh and inventive Sonata for Two Violins in C
major, Op. 56, one of the prize compositions for duo-violinists.
Tchaikovsky's glorious Serenade for Strings in C major completes this feast
for string lovers.

Since his triumph in the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition, Nikolaj
Znaider has established himself as one of the world's most sought-after
virtuoso violinists. His rare ability to combine technical wizardry with
poetic lyricism has won the hearts of audiences the world over.
Born to Polish-Israeli parents in Denmark in 1975, Nikolaj Znaider began his
formal musical training at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. He performed
throughout Scandinavia after winning the First Prize at the 1992 Carl
Nielsen International Violin Competition. Seeking broader horizons, he set
out for the Juilliard School where he studied with the late Dorothy DeLay
for several semesters. Znaider's success at the Queen Elisabeth Competition
was sweetened by accolades from Yehudi Menuhin who heralded Znaider as the
direct successor to Ysaye.

Nikolaj Znaider´s burgeoning career in North America has taken him
cross-country from New York to Los Angeles. Since the millennium, he has
been a frequent guest with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland
Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, National Symphony, New York Philharmonic and
the Philadelphia Orchestra. No stranger to leading orchestras throughout the
rest of the world, Znaider's recent engagements include orchestral
appearances and tours with the Berlin Philharmonic, Gewandhaus Orchestra
Leipzig, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra,
Philharmonia Orchestra, and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.

Nikolaj Znaider has signed an exclusive contract with RCA Victor Group/RCA
Red Seal. His April 2002 release of Prokofiev's Violin Concerto no. 2, the
Glazunov Violin Concerto and Tchaikovski's Méditation with the Bavarian
Radio Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Mariss Jansons met with
extraordinary critical acclaim. In March 2003 Nikolaj Znaider´s newest CD
was released featuring virtuoso and romantic encores. Nikolaj Znaider plays
the Antonio Stradivarius "ex-Liebig" 1704 on extended loan to him by The
Royal Danish Theater.

Tickets for these Bostonian Bravo Series concerts on February 12 and 13, are
on sale now at $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00
(GST and Facility Fee included) at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday
from 10:00 to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at
613-755-1111. Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC's web-site
at www.nac-cna.ca. Half-price tickets for students in all sections of the
hall are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a
valid student ID card.

Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by admin
NAC, Feb. 15: baritone Thomas Hampson performs lieder by Wolf and Mahler
Thomas Hampson, the leading baritone of his generation,
makes his National Arts Centre debut on Sunday, February 15 in songs by Hugo
Wolf and Gustav Mahler. With his recital partner, pianist Craig Rutenberg,
Hampson will perform two sets of lieder by Wolf to texts by Eduard Mörike
and by Goethe, to honour the 100th centenary of the death of this Austrian
composer renowned for bringing the expressive vocabulary of lied to new
heights. Hampson will also perform Gustav Mahler's Lieder eines fahrenden
Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer) to texts he wrote himself, plus an additional
set of Mahler songs to texts by Friedrich Rückert.

This NAC Great Performers recital takes place on Sunday, February 15 at
14:00 in the afternoon in Southam Hall. The recital was postponed from
November 24 when the baritone was obliged to cancel due to illness. Tickets
from that concert may be used for the concert of February 15.

"Singers as distinguished in song as in opera are comparatively rare, and
few are more distinguished than Thomas Hampson. His lyric baritone is one of
the most beautiful instruments in the world today..." - The Times, London.
One of today's most respected and sought-after soloists, Thomas Hampson has
been recognised for his versatility and innovative interpretations. The
breadth of his achievements encompasses opera, song, recording, research and
pedagogy leading to an international career that has taken him to all the
world's most prestigious stages and concert halls.

One of the most prolific and diversely recorded artists of his time,
Hampson's discs appear on all major labels. Almost all of his recordings
have received the rewards of the industry, including the Gold Medal from the
International Gustav Mahler Society. The album Tannhauser (Teldec),
conducted by Daniel Barenboim, won the Grammy Award 2002 for Best Opera
Recording. He has received several designations as Singer of Year from the
Classical Music Awards, Musical America and EMI, as well as the esteemed
Toblacher Prize for his recent Mahler recordings.

Pianist Craig Rutenberg, "whose playing ranged from sterling directness to
expansive beauty," (San Francisco Chronicle) has collaborated with many of
the world's greatest vocalists and is recognized as one of the most
distinguished accompanists on the stage today.
Having studied with John Wustman, Geoffrey Parsons and Pierre Bernac, Mr.
Rutenberg has appeared in recital with Denyce Graves, Sumi Jo, Harolyn
Blackwell, Susanne Mentzer, Frederica von Stade, Angelika Kirchschlager and
Dawn Upshaw, and frequently with Thomas Hampson, Ben Heppner and Jerry
Hadley as well as Olaf Baer, Simon Keenlyside and Stanford Olsen. He has
performed at the White House with Mr. Hampson.

DETAILED PROGRAMME FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15 AT 14:00:

WOLF
Lieder nach Texten von Eduard Mörike
Der Genesene an die Hoffnung
In der Frühe
Um Mitternacht
Fußreise
Der Tambour
Auf einer Wanderung
Im Frühling

MAHLER
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen
Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit macht
Ging heut' morgen übers Feld
Ich hab' ein glühend Messer
Die zwei blauen Augen

WOLF
Lieder nach Texten von J.W. v. Goethe
Harfenspieler I: "Wer sich der Einsamkeit ergibt"
Harfenspieler II: " An die Türen will ich schleichen"
Harfenspieler III: "Wer nie sein Brot mit Tränen aß"

MAHLER
Lieder nach Texten von Friedrich Rückert
Blicke mir nicht in die Lieder
Ich atmet' einen linden Duft
Um Mitternacht
Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen

Tickets for this Great Performers recital featuring baritone Thomas Hampson
and pianist Craig Rutenberg on February 15 are on sale now at $25.00,
$39.00, 41.00, $49.00 and 51.00, with box seats at $60.50 (GST and Facility
Fee included) at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to
21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at 613-755-1111.
Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC's web-site at
www.nac-cna.ca. Half-price tickets for students in all sections of the hall
are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a valid
student ID card.

Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by admin
JEFF MAULER TAKES A BREAK FROM HOSTING ON DAYTIME
Rogers Television announced today that Jeff Mauler will be taking a temporary leave from his daytime hosting duties. Jeff will continue to be involved in daytime with weekly features, while he takes some time with his family and focuses on other career opportunities.

"I love hosting the show. It has given me a wonderful opportunity to meet people in our community," said Jeff Mauler. "I am excited that I will still be part of daytime until I can return full time," added Jeff.

"Jeff is part of our Rogers Television family and he has been an important part of daytime," said Ray Skaff, Station Manager of Rogers Television 22. "We look forward to his return when his schedule permits," added Mr. Skaff.

Jeff's last day of full time hosting duties will be Friday, February 6. During Jeff's hiatus, special guests will co-host daytime with Kristen Johnston. Stay tuned for details on Rogers Television's search to fill Jeff's seat.

daytime is Ottawa in an hour, weekdays live at 11:00 a.m.

Rogers Television provides timely and relevant programs about local matters. Every year, our stations produce over 19,000 hours of informative local programming, reinforcing Rogers Cable's commitment to the communities we serve. Rogers Television is a service available exclusively to cable customers as part of the basic service of Rogers Cable Inc., Canada's largest cable company, delivering high quality entertainment, information and communication services to 2.3 million customers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Rogers Television 22 serves the Ottawa community. For more information, visit www.rogerstelevision.com

Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by admin
International Coaching Week - Feb. 1-7, 2004 - Get free coaching
Marguerite Tennier, M.A.
Certified Fearless Living Coach (CFLC)
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Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by admin
THE MINIATURES + BLINKER THE STAR unleash a musical galaxy at Zaphod Beeblebrox
From Kitchener-Waterloo/ Maple Music Recording Artists
THE MINIATURES

+ BLINKER THE STAR

Wednesday, February 25 (Doors 8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $8 only at the door.

"...they dish out crisp and musically varied power pop gems."
- NOW Magazine

"The beauty of this band is that you can distincly hear traces of all your favourite bands, new and old,
but The Miniatures don't sound specifically like any one of them. In the end, you're simply left with a
take-no-prisoners rock group." - ChartAttack.com

In spite of their name, The Miniatures have always thought in the largest possible terms. To begin with, the six-piece from Kitchener, Ontario -- Ian Smith (lead gtr/lead vox), Nick Skalkos (drums/vox), Chris Finn (gtr/vox), Ryan Allen (bass), Kevin Hundt (keys), Shawn Feeney (perc) -- were always too big for their hometown. Although friends since their high school days in the early '90s, it was a common love of the era's alternative rock revolution that inspired them to form the band. Their collective ambition to make The Miniatures into an unrivalled musical force did draw a loyal local following immediately. Yet, the band's focus on songwriting, especially in Smith's case, kept them out of the studio until the right songs were ready. That moment finally occurred in 2000 with the release of their self-titled independent debut, a blazing self-produced collection of ambitiously arranged tunes. At one point in 2001, Smith had enough original material to be able to front three other bands simultaneously.

Now, after 18 months in the studio laying down their most recent stockpile of instant modern classics, The Miniatures are set to release only their second full-length album. Powered by Smith's impeccable guitar playing, and gift for melody, it is sure to attract the attention of any music fan starved for dynamic, intelligent and invigorating rock and roll.

The band's recent rise began in late 2001 when they caught the ear of Junkhouse guitarist Dan Achen, who immediately offered to produce their next album at his base of operations, Catherine North Studios in Hamilton. With a few rough mixes in hand, The Miniatures landed deals with booking agency S.L. Feldman & Assoc., and EMI Publishing Canada in early 2003. By May, they had struck a deal with MapleMusic Recordings, following a string of explosive shows with Matthew Good and The Dears.

But in the end, it's The Miniatures' music that has been the source of all the buzz. They are a band that confidently straddles the lines between power pop ("Coma Kid"), neo-psychedelia ("Detached Screenwriter") and classic rock ("Little Bird") without alienating any other camp. While there may be more genres that some songs fall into, the common thread is that they're all done on an epic scale, befitting the band's live show. "It's a full sound," Smith admits. "I dislike going to see a band when their album is full of overdubs and their sound is lacking. We put on a very animated performance and whatever we record, we can do it bang on."
Only a band from Canada could embody all these elements and still have the humility to call themselves The Miniatures. For Smith, there's still only one simple goal after all these years: "All we're trying to do is something different. For the love of God, something different!"

**********

This tale begins in 1994 when Jordon Zadorozny, fresh from his ancestral wilds of Pembroke, packed up and moved to Montreal in search of his first big city music experiences. He answered the call from local darlings Tinker, who were searching for a guitar player. Jordon joined the group and was a perfect spoke in the Tinker wheel, adding a sonic guitar splash. Tinker was enjoying a charmed run when bassist Melissa Auf der Maur packed her bags for Seattle, joining forces with Courtney Love's Hole. Tinker was left to fend for itself.

Undaunted, and all the while recording his own material, Jordon left Tinker to form his own band in his own vision. Blinker the Star, meaning "blinking star" in Gaelic, Icelandic and Jive, released their eponymous debut album through Vibracobra/Treat and Release Records in 1995. The sophomore release, A Bourgeois Kitten, a more detailed but no less howling effort than its predecessor, soon caught the attention of fans and musicians alike. One such fan was Hole's Courtney Love, who caught the band in New York in the summer of 1996.

August Everywhere, Blinker the Star's third album and first for the Dreamworks label would mark a shift in musical direction for the band. Turning his back on the day's major label grunge-lite culture (and on his guitar, largely), Jordon set about to record an album of lush orchestral beauty.

Still In Rome, Blinker the Star's fourth album, was released in the fall of 2003 through MapleNationwide. A dark, edgy, yet joyfully ecstatic rock record, the LP represents a rejuvenated Jordon with a renewed ideal: to give rock fans the music they crave and deserve, music that encapsulates the untamed stubbornness of the best 1970s rock with a forward thinking attitude towards process and presentation. With a live band cocked and loaded, Jordon's plans for Blinker the Star are to see the band release albums in much quicker succession than in the past, easier now that the band has its own studio.

"I think the talented people have picked up their guitars again and have decided to give it
another shot because the shitty bands out there are so depressing.""
- Jordon Zadorozny/ Blinker The Star, quoted in NOW Magazine.

**********

THE MINIATURES' web site - http://www.theminiatures.com
BLINKER THE STAR's web site - http://www.blinkerthestar.com

Information:
THE MINIATURES - Sara McLaren/ Maple Music (416) 961-4332 sara.mclaren@maplemusicrecordings.com
BLINKER THE STAR - Cam Carpenter (416) 603-7500 cam@smokeandmirrorspromotions.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com

Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by admin
Feb 9 1930h: Tibet Benefit concert
ON THE WINGS OF SONG - Monday, February 9, 2004

The Canada Tibet Committee (Ottawa Office) presents,
a benefit concert with Canadian soprano Donna Brown and pianist
Stéphane Lemelin performing works including Mozart, Schubert,
Schumann and Fanny Mendelssohn in an evening devoted to peace,
joy, and a longing for home.

Complimented by readings by members of Ottawa's Tibetan community
from the works of His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama.

Proceeds to the Canada Tibet Committee, for the organization
of the April 2004 visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Ottawa.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 7:30 P.M.
First Unitarian Congregation
30 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa Bus routes # 2 & 18
1/2 km east of Woodroffe on the north side of Richmond Rd.
TICKETS $25

Tickets available at the door and in advance at:
Compact Music, 785-A BankSt.,
Leading Note, 370 Elgin St.,
Leishman Books, Westgate & Hazeldean Malls,
Singing Pebble Books, 202-A Main St.,
Sunnyside Book Shop, 113 Murray St.

For information about:
The Dalai Lama's visit to Ottawa:
http://www.tibet.ca/en/dalailamaottawa2004/

Tibet China Negotiation Campaign:
http://www.tibet.ca/tibetchinanegotiation/

The announcement of this event can be found at:
http://www.tibet.ca/events.htm

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2004 by admin
Pocket Dwellers (hip hop/funk/jazz) with a socially-conscious message, Sat. Jan. 31
Sat.Jan.31
Pocket Dwellers (hip hop, funk, jazz)

http://www.pocketdwellers.com/

Babylon Nightclub
317 Bank St. Ottawa, Canada
613.594.0003

Have a ques

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2004 by admin
CAPITALTICKETS.CA EXTENDS DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
The Ottawa Senators and Corel Centre announced today that CapitalTickets.ca, the ticketing agent for all events at the Corel Centre, will extend its point-of-sale distribution to the five Sports Experts stores in Ottawa-Gatineau starting Friday, Jan. 30.

The agreement will give Sports Experts stores the ability to sell tickets for all Senators games, Corel Centre events and any other venue that CapitalTickets.ca has the right to sell and distribute tickets for.

The five Sports Experts locations in Ottawa-Gatineau are at the Bayshore Shopping Centre, the Rideau Centre, and St. Laurent Shopping Centre in Ottawa and les Promenades de l'Outaouais and at 25 boulevard du Plateau in Gatineau.

"We're very pleased to offer five additional points-of-sale to our events for Ottawa-Gatineau," said Cyril Leeder, chief operating officer for the Senators and Corel Centre. "Sports Experts is an excellent partner making it a convenient for fans and patrons to purchase tickets to CapitalTickets.ca events in the East, centre, West and Quebec regions of our core market. This opportunity also provides us the strength in identifying with a single retail partner, thereby providing clarity to our patrons for locations to make their purchases."

"I'm looking forward to providing this unique service to my customers and being able to offer tickets for the Senators and Corel Centre events," said Mike Swartzack of Sports Experts, who have also played a key role in supporting the Club's ticket campaigns and outreach programs to the community.

Pierre Champagne of Sports Experts Gatineau stores echoes Mr. Swartzack's comments and adds, "We believe our role in the community and to our clients should go beyond the scope of our sport-focused product base. I believe making tickets available to our patrons for Senators hockey not only makes it more accessible for them to attend games, but shows support for our team."

The Sports Experts outlet network represents the fourth means of purchasing CapitalTickets.ca events tickets, joining the on-line website service at www.CapitalTickets.ca, by phone at 599-FANS or 1-877-788-FANS and by visiting the Corel Centre box office.

For further information, please contact:
Phil Legault, (613) 599-0327
Tim Pattyson, (613) 599-0239

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2004 by admin
SENATORS WEBSITE RANKS SIXTH AMONG PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS
A new study designed by the graduate sports communications class at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal announced today their rankings of 131 professional sports team websites (MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL), with the Ottawa Senators placing sixth overall and second among NHL franchises.

The top 10 teams, based on a 122-point scale, is as follows:
Rank Team (League) Score
1. Washington Capitals (NHL) 107.583
2. Cleveland Browns (NFL) 107.083
3. Phoenix Suns (NBA) 106.583
4. Buffalo Bills (NFL) 106.500
5. Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 105.500
6. OTTAWA SENATORS (NHL) 104.833
7. Atlanta Thrashers (NHL) 104.500
8. Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) 103.750
9. Houston Texans (NFL) 103.583
10. Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) 103.083

"We have always been pleased with the response to our websites and continually look for ways to refresh it, add new features and make it more attractive," said Jeff Kyle, vice-president of marketing for the Senators and Corel Centre, who's information-technology group also designs and maintains the websites for the Corel Centre, Ottawa Senators Foundation, Spartacat and CapitalTickets.ca.

"Over the next few months we will be looking at further improvements to our websites, including the completion of 'mirror' sites in French," added Mr. Kyle.

The study reviewed each team in four areas: content; design/technical, commerce and interactivity using a 40-question, 122-point internet audit. Only free, non-premium content was audited for the survey. It was conducted during a 10-week period from Sept. 22-Nov. 30, 2003. The results of the study will appear in the Feb. 2-8, 2004 edition of the Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal. The rankings are available at www.umass.edu/sptmgt/ .

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2004 by admin
NAC Theatre presents: I Met a Bully on the Hill
The hugely successful National Arts Centre English Theatre Family
Theatre Series 2003-2004 continues in February with the highly acclaimed
Theatre Direct Canada production I Met a Bully on the Hill. This
remarkable play by renowned playwrights Martha Brooks and Maureen Hunter
will run in the NAC Studio February 14 at 13:00, 15:00 and 19:00 and on
February 15 at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00. Limited tickets are available at the
NAC Box Office and are $11 for adults and children.

I Met a Bully on the Hill, tells the story of 8-year old J.J. (Jonquil
Josephine) who, along with her two closest friends, attempts to deal with
9-year old Raymond, the school bully, who extorts money from J.J. each time
she uses "his hill," her most direct route to school. Finally, they decide
to seek revenge. However, they discover that if they respond to Raymond in
this way, then they themselves become the bullies. Inspired by J.J.'s
compassion, the confrontation is resolved peacefully. The three friends
agree to stick together and to get help from adults to solve the problem of
the "Bully on the Hill."

This engaging and sensitive production is directed by Lynda Hill, with Set
and Costume Design by Kelly Wolf, music and guitar by Justin Haynes. The
cast is James Duncan, Miranda Edwards, Jefferson Guzman and Nicky Phillips.
Annie McWhinnie is Stage Manager.

Limited tickets for this production are still available through Ticketmaster
at (613) 755-1111 or in person at the NAC Box Office, 53 Elgin Street.
-30-
For more information, please contact: Laura Denker (613) 947-7000 ext.
389;ldenker@nac-cna.ca

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2004 by admin
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Plays Sold Out Concert at Christ Church Cathedral Next Month
February's going to be a hot month in the capital, as the Ottawa International Jazz Festival presents Ladysmith Black Mambazo to a sold-out audience at Christ Church Cathedral on Monday, February 23, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. This ten-man Zulu a cappella group, led by Joseph Shabalala, has become synonymous with the legendary South African sound, which first captured wide international acclaim on Paul Simon's Graceland album in 1986. The traditional Isicathamiya (Is-Cot-A-Me-Ya) music sung by the group was born in the mines of South Africa, and eventually transported back to the homelands by the black workers who began the new musical tradition. Ladysmith was the hometown of Joseph Shabalala's family, of whom six members are in the group. Black refers to black oxen, considered to be the strongest on the farm. The Zulu word Mambazo means axe, symbolic of the group's ability to "chop down the competition" in every singing contest they entered back in the 1960's.

Regarded as South Africa's cultural emissaries at home and around the world, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has become a national treasure of the new South Africa, in part because they embody the traditions suppressed during apartheid. The group has performed together now for more than 30 years, working with such artists as Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton and Ben Harper. It has performed for countless special celebrations, including for the Pope in Rome, two Nobel Peace Prize Ceremonies, South African Presidential inaugurations, not to mention two performances for the Royal Family, including Queen Elizabeth II's 50th Anniversary as Monarch, for which Ladysmith Black Mambazo joined with Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Phil Collins and Sir Paul McCartney on the songs, Hey Jude and All You Need Is Love.

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2004 by admin
City Council Meeting Highlights
City to explore public-private partnership (P3) for new Paramedic Service
headquarters

After receiving authorization from Council today, City staff will enter into
negotiations with Forum Leasehold Partners Inc. for the design,
construction, financing and maintenance of the Ottawa Paramedic Service
headquarters. The new 120,000 square foot facility, which will be located on
a City-owned site at 2465- 2495 Don Reid Drive in the Ottawa Business Park,
will support public safety, health and the well being of residents and
visitors alike, through the provision of efficient and effective emergency
response, emergency preparedness, proactive education/prevention services.

Upon construction of the facility, the City would become the tenant and
repay the capital cost over the term of the P3 agreement, between 20 and 30
years. At that point, the facility would revert back to the City for one
dollar. The Ottawa Paramedic Service currently operates out of leased
premises located at 530 Tremblay Road.

In 2003, City Council approved P3 initiatives to construct and operate two
arenas, a domed soccer field and a long-term care centre.

Other items of interest

* City presents cheque to United Way
Prior to today's Council meeting, Mayor Chiarelli presented United
Way / Centraide president Michael Allen with the City's contribution to the
2003 United Way Campaign: a cheque in the amount of $432,283. The money,
which will help the community organization deliver valuable programs,
services and initiatives all across Ottawa, put the City in first place
among more than 1,800 United Way / Centraide Ottawa community campaigns.

* Council okays workplan for light rail expansion environmental
assessment
Based on a Statement of Work it approved today, City Council has
directed staff to begin an environmental assessment on the proposed
North-South Corridor Light Rail Technology (LRT) Priority Project, which
could see LRT service expand to downtown (Rideau Centre), Riverside South
(Limebank Station) and the McDonald-Cartier Airport. The study, expected to
be completed by early fall 2005, will identify construction and operational
impacts on all aspects of the environment. It will also bring forward a
recommended plan detailing the technology to be used, costs, staging and
implementation timelines and all subsequent approvals required to proceed
with the construction of the project in order to meet the earliest possible
operating date.

* Municipal Accessibility Plan approved
The City demonstrated its continued leadership on accessibility
issues with Council's approval of Ottawa's 2003 Municipal Accessibility
Plan. The Plan, which was prepared in consultation and collaboration with
the Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACC), addresses the measures the City
has been and will be taking to identify, remove and prevent barriers to
persons with disabilities. Council also approved the creation of a corporate
interdepartmental Accessibility Steering Committee that will work with the
ACC to monitor the City's progress on implementing the Plan. The City will
also develop a technical standards document, which incorporates the latest
Ontario Building Code and Canadian Standards Association standards, to be
used as a tool to identify and remove barriers to accessibility. Residents
with questions, suggestions or comments on accessibility issues, can contact
the City by e-mail at barrierfree@ottawa.ca /
accesfacile@ottawa.ca .

* City re-institutes Heritage Plaque Program
City Council today approved the installment of seven heritage
plaques on selected designated heritage buildings this year. The initiative,
dormant since amalgamation, is an extension of heritage programs that
existed in former municipalities. The plaques will be located at Lisgar
Collegiate Institute (29 Lisgar Street), William Murphy House (127 Britannia
Road), McLeod Clark House (17 Mariposa Avenue), the Carp Agricultural Hall
(3790 Carp Road), Charles Smith House (72 Steeple Hill Crescent), Brousseau
Terrace (206 St. Patrick Street) and at 4 Bradley Farm Court.

* Council approves support for Winterlude
City Council has authorized up to $160,000 of in-kind services to
support Winterlude, the National Capital's annual winter festival. The
services include snow clearing of Sno-bus stops; police services; cleaning
and security in City Hall; as well as road closures, which includes drop-off
and pick-up of barricades and staffing the closures. Council also voted to
postpone the City's involvement in direct Winterlude programming. As a
result, this year the City will not be funding the Snowscapes Snow Sculpture
Competition, but will look at re-instituting the $87,500 in funding for
2005.

* City looks to save $636,000 in insurance premiums
Effective February 1, 2004, the City will increase the current
deductible on its integrated insurance program from $1 million to $5 million
and reduce the current liability coverage from $50 million to $25 million.
By increasing its deductible, the City can achieve $436,710 in savings,
while reducing its liability coverage will save the City $220,368 in 2004.
Combined, these measures will yield $636,000 in total premium savings this
year.

* Councillor added to Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee
City Council approved the appointment of Councillor Rick Chiarelli
to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. Councillor Chiarelli joins
Councillors Rob Jellett, Doug Thompson, Glenn Brooks, Eli El-Chantiry, Peggy
Feltmate and Shawn Little on the committee.

* Name changes in store for City department and standing committee
Council today approved a name change for the City's Development
Services Department. It will now be known as the Planning and Development
Department - a name more consistent with that historically given to
departments responsible for planning in Ottawa's former municipalities. As
well, the Public Works, Transit and Infrastructure Committee will now be
known as the Transportation Committee. In keeping with this change, the
Committee's terms of reference were amended by Council to reflect its
responsibility for both transportation planning and transportation policy
issues.

* Moment of silence observed for Canadian soldier
Prior to today's meeting, City Council observed a moment of silence
in honour of Corporal Jamie Brendan Murphy, who lost his life on January 27
while serving with the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment Battalion
Group, in Kabul, Afghanistan.

For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by admin
SINGING DRUM CONCERT
Centrepointe Theatre
Sunday, February 8, 2004, 7:30 pm

featuring:

AKPOKLI drum & dance society
BAOBAB youth performers
RAKE-STAR jazz orchestra
DOMENIC DONKOR & PROSPER ADJETEY
formerly with the Ghana National Dance Ensemble

African highlife, extra-ordinary jazz, mysterious ballad, sacred sounds,
West African and Middle Eastern melodies, dance, pageant and costume, and a
grand finale to rock the house with 50 performers.
.
Baobab Tree is well known for its Youth Performers who traveled to Ghana in
2001 and released a stunning documentary entitled Footsteps to Ghana. Their
CD of the same name is selling out its second pressing.

Akpokli is the adult performance group in Baobab Tree. Their popular gigs at
the Black Sheep Inn have inspired many onto the dance floor. At Singing Drum
they will be supporting the amazing talents of Ghanaian performers Prosper
Adjetey and Dominic Donkor who currently reside in Montreal.

Rake-star numbers well over a dozen with some of Ottawa's best jazz
musicians doing battle with a few of the city's most adventurous free
players, a dancer, a messenger, and an appreciation for the genius of jazz
giant Sun Ra. They recently released their first CD, Some Ra on the
acclaimed Spool label, before a capacity crowd at the Mercury Lounge.

Tickets on sale at Centrepointe Theatre 580-2700
Adults $15 student/senior$10
For more info: www.baobabtree.org 725-6994

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by admin
Mon.Feb.9 - Concert towards Dalai Lama's visit April 2004
ON THE WINGS OF SONG - Monday, February 9, 2004

The Canada Tibet Committee (Ottawa Office) presents,
a benefit concert with Canadian soprano Donna Brown and pianist
Stéphane Lemelin performing works including Mozart, Schubert,
Schumann and Fanny Mendelssohn in an evening devoted to peace,
joy, and a longing for home.

Complimented by readings by members of Ottawa's Tibetan community
from the works of His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama.

Proceeds to the Canada Tibet Committee, for the organization
of the April 2004 visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Ottawa.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 7:30 P.M.
First Unitarian Congregation
30 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa Bus routes # 2 & 18
1/2 km east of Woodroffe on the north side of Richmond Rd.
TICKETS $25

Tickets available at the door and in advance at:
Compact Music, 785-A BankSt.,
Leading Note, 370 Elgin St.,
Leishman Books, Westgate & Hazeldean Malls,
Singing Pebble Books, 202-A Main St.,
Sunnyside Book Shop, 113 Murray St.

For information about:
The Dalai Lama's visit to Ottawa:
http://www.tibet.ca/en/dalailamaottawa2004/

Tibet China Negotiation Campaign:
http://www.tibet.ca/tibetchinanegotiation/��

The announcement of this event can be found at:
http://www.tibet.ca/events.htm

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by admin
Jan 28 1915h: MEC seminar on repairing stuff
MEC Ottawa Presents:

Basic Field Repair

Description: This course will show you how to fix common issues with:
Tents, Sleeping Pads, Stoves,Water Filters and Zippers. Plus what
everyone's field repair kit should contain.

Date: Jan 28, 2004
Time: 7:15PM
Location: MEC 366 Richmond Rd Ottawa
Cost: FREE
Organization: Mountain Equipment Co-op

Email: mvankooy@mec.ca
Contact Info: 613-729-2700

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by admin
Employee Campaign ranks first in United Way contributions
City of Ottawa employees raised $432,283, placing first among 1800
community-wide United Way / Centraide campaigns. Mayor Bob Chiarelli made
the announcement at today's Council meeting, where he and Ned Lathrop,
Employee Campaign Chair, presented a ceremonial cheque to Stephen Greenberg,
2003 Campaign Chair, Michael Allen, President and Executive Director and
Jo-anne Poirier, Vice President Resource Development of the United Way.

"This is another example of Ottawa's heart and generosity. Our City of
Ottawa employees can be proud of their contribution to this record
fundraising campaign," said Mayor Bob Chiarelli.

Every year, the United Way launches a campaign to raise funds for more than
180 local programs, services and initiatives. In 2002, the City raised
$403,000 for the United Way. The City's 2003 corporate employee goal was
$383,000, which was exceeded by almost $50,000.

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For more information:
Communications and Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by admin
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX Events & Concert Listings/ February 2004
- Every Sunday -
THE JEZEBELS
present
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS
"Aerobicize your punk rock side!"

Eat more poutine and pie...then jog over to Zaphod's for the wildest, wackiest workout.
Headbands & legwarmers optional!!!

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27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
CONCERT & EVENTS LISTINGS

WIN TICKETS TO ZAPHOD'S SHOWS FROM OTTAWASTART.COM.
Special draw for RHEOSTATICS tickets
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The Legendary ELECTRIC BALLROOM
Every Day from 9pm, or after the bands.
No cover charge Monday to Thursday
Fri. & Sat. $3 from 11pm to close.

Sundays - PUNK ROCK AEROBICS - The best pop/punk/mod/rock from any era - DJs NATASHA BEAUDIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL A. HURTZ and TIM HARE
Mondays - CLUB ZAPHOD - Indie.rock/College.rock/Alt.rock/Modern.rock/Requests - DJ SHANE
Tuesdays - INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH - Industrial and Dark Techno - DJ LESLIE
Wednesdays - RADIO ZAPHOD - Explosive Indie/Brit-Pop/Electronica/Mod/Rock & Soul/Requests - DJ GAZ
Thursdays - THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM - Everybody's favourite Alternative/ Brit-Pop/ Big Beat/ Electrionica/ Rock/ Soul/ Requests
- DJ SELLOUT
Fridays - THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM - Everybody's favourite Alternative/ Brit-Pop/ Big Beat/ Electrionica/ Rock/ Soul/ Requests
- DJ GAZ
Saturdays - THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM - Everybody's favourite Alternative/ Brit-Pop/ Big Beat/ Electrionica/ Rock/ Soul/ Requests -
DJ STEPH
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LIVE BANDS - DOORS 8PM - OPENING BAND AT 9PM - HEADLINE AT 10PM - OR AS STATED
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Wed. Jan 28 -RADIO ZAPHOD with DJ GAZ (Free)
Thu. Jan. 29 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($6)
DIAMOND BACK (http://www.diamondbackmusic.com)
+ KID YOU RUN (http://www.kidyourun.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT
Fri. Jan 30 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Newcastle Brown Ale present ($6)
CASEY COMEAU & THE HALFMILERS (http://www.caseycomeau.com)
+ STEVE FAI (from BLACKBOOT TRIO)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Sat. Jan 31 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($6)
NECTAR (http://www.nectarweb.com)
+ GRAND NATIONAL
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sun. Feb. 1 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present ($2)
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading (http://academic.algonquincollege.com/students/hadd0036/fivepage/prasite.html)
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS ("Aerobicize your punk rock side")
+ with DJ's NATASHA BEAUDIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL A. HURTZ & TIM HARE
Mon. Feb. 2 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, The Ottawa Sun & Sleeman Brewery present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
UNIVERSAL HABIT (http://www.universalhabit.com)
+ ThE HITMAKERS (http://www.geocities.com/the_hit_makers/)
+ Club Zaphod with DJ SHANE
Tue. Feb. 3 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. Feb. 4 -RADIO ZAPHOD with DJ GAZ (Free)
Thu. Feb. 5 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($6)
54 STANCE (http://www.54stance.com)
+ RITUAL (http://www.ritualnet.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT
Fri. Feb. 6 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Newcastle Brown Ale present ($6)
WAITING FOR DAVE (http://www.waitingfordave.com)
+ BAD LUCK PARKA
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Sat. Feb 7 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($20 advance at Zaphod's & Ticketmaster)
Early Start From Toronto/ Canada's Favourite Ambassadors Of Sound
7pm RHEOSTATICS (http://www.rheostatics.ca)
+ JULIE DOIRON (http://www.juliedoiron.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sun. Feb.8 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present ($2)
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading (http://academic.algonquincollege.com/students/hadd0036/fivepage/prasite.html)
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS ("Aerobicize your punk rock side")
+ with DJ's NATASHA BEAUDIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL A. HURTZ & TIM HARE
Mon. Feb. 9 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, The Ottawa Sun & Sleeman Brewery present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
LAUDERDALE (members of DAIQUIRI and F*CK THE FACTS)
+ LIKEWISE (http://www.likewisemusic.com)
+ LETTER F
+ Club Zaphod with DJ SHANE
Tue. Feb. 10 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. Feb. 11 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Carlsberg Red present ($6)
SOPHOMORE LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY (http://www.sophomore-level-psychology.com)
+ guests
+ Radio Zaphod with DJ GAZ
Thu. Feb. 12 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($6)
Q-PUBLIK (http://www.q-publik.com)
+ ICONOCLAST (http://www.iconoclast-band.com)
+ GROUND LEVEL DEFIED (http://www.groundleveldefied.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT
Fri. Feb 13 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($10 advance at Zaphod's & Ticketmaster)
Early Start From Vancouver/ Maple Music Recording Artist
8pm KINNIE STARR (http://www.kinniestarr.com)
+ From Vancouver
LILY FROST (http://www.lilyfrost.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sat. Feb. 14 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($6)
Valentine's Day "Let Your Heart Dance" Ball - slow dance to even the fast songs!
From Toronto - Maple Nationwide/ Universal Recording Artists
HOTEL (http://www.freetinysoap.com)
+ THE POLYTONES (http://www.thepolytones.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sun. Feb. 15 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present ($2)
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading (http://academic.algonquincollege.com/students/hadd0036/fivepage/prasite.html)
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS ("Aerobicize your punk rock side")
+ with DJ's NATASHA BEAUDIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL A. HURTZ & TIM HARE
Mon. Feb. 16 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, The Ottawa Sun & Sleeman Brewery present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
THE TRANSIT (http://www.thetransit.net)
+ THE FULLY DOWN (http://www.thefullydown.com)
+ HARTSFIELD (http://www.hartsfieldrock.tk)
+ Club Zaphod with DJ SHANE
Tue. Feb. 17 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. Feb. 18 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Carlsberg Red present ($6)
From Montreal, ska-punk rockers...with horns
MICKEY MUTTS (ex-PLANET SMASHERS, KINGPINS) (http://www.mickeymutts.com)
+ UNINSPIRED EMPIRE (http://www.uninspiredempire.com)
+ SKANKTANKS (http://www.skanktanks.com)
+ Radio Zaphod with DJ GAZ
Thu. Feb. 19 Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($6)
CD Release/ Flat And Black Recording Artist
JOHN ALLAIRE (http://www.spincom.on.ca/allaire/)
+ THE DUNN PROJECT
+ THE BUSH PILOT
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT
Fri. Feb. 20 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Newcastle Brown Ale present ($8)
From Toronto/ Warner Music Recording Artist
MATTHEW BARBER (and The UNION DUES) (http://www.matthewbarber.com)
+ MAYOR McCA (http://www.mayormcca.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Sat. Feb 21 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Chez 106 & Heritage Brewery present ($10)
ROBERT FARRELL (http://www.robertfarrell.com)
+ THE BITTERMAN BLUES DUO
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sun. Feb.22 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present ($2)
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading (http://academic.algonquincollege.com/students/hadd0036/fivepage/prasite.html)
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS ("Aerobicize your punk rock side")
+ with DJ's NATASHA BEAUDIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL A. HURTZ & TIM HARE
Mon. Feb. 23 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, The Ottawa Sun & Sleeman Brewery present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
From Calgary
REVERIE SOUND REVUE (http://www.reveriesoundrevue.com)
+ NAM:LIVE! (featuring MERLIN) the Greatful Dead of Electro-Funk (http://www.namlive.com)
+ TAYLORED (http://www.taylored.ca)
+ Club Zaphod with DJ SHANE
Tue. Feb. 24 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. Feb. 25 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Carlsberg Red present ($8)
From Toronto/ Maple Music/Universal Recording Artists
THE MINIATURES (http://www.theminiatures.com)
+ BLINKER THE STAR (http://www.blinkerthestar.com)
+ Radio Zaphod with DJ GAZ
Thu. Feb. 26 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($5)
CD Release
STEVE GARDINER (http://www.stevegardiner.com)
+ guests
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT
Fri. Feb. 27 -TheBigBeaver.com presents (Advance tickets $21.50 at Ticketmaster)
Early Start National Beaver Day Music Balooza
7pm SONNY BEST BAND
+ JOHNNY ROCK STAR
+ SAL
and more.
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Sat. Feb. 28 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($?)
From Hamilton/ Universal Recording Artists
THE MARBLE INDEX (http://www.themarbleindex.com)
+ guests
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sun. Feb. 29 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present ($2)
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading (http://academic.algonquincollege.com/students/hadd0036/fivepage/prasite.html)
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS ("Aerobicize your punk rock side")
+ with DJ's NATASHA BEAUDIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL A. HURTZ & TIM HARE
Mon. Mar. 1 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, The Ottawa Sun & Sleeman Brewery present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
SONNY MOON (http://www.sonnymoon.com)
+ From Vancouver/ Sonic Unyon Recording Artists
THE DIRTMITTS (http://www.reveriesoundrevue.com)
+ Club Zaphod with DJ SHANE
Tue. Mar. 2 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. Mar. 3 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Carlsberg Red present ($8)
From Vancouver/ EMI Recording Artists
BREACH OF TRUST (http://www.breachoftrust.com)
+ guests
+ Radio Zaphod with DJ GAZ
Fri. Mar. 5 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Newcastle Brown Ale present ($6)
THE SETBACKS (http://www.thesetbacks.com)
+ CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT
Sat. Mar. 6 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($8)
From Vancouver/ PSYCHO A GO-GO
BIG JOHN BATES & THE VOODOO DOLLZ (http://www.bigjohnbates.com)
+ guests
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Thu. Mar. 11 - Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($6)
From the UK Band JAMES
MIKE KULAS (http://www.medium.ca/interloper)
+ KATIE GRIFFIN (http://www.katiegriffin.com)
+ JEFF MOFFATT (http://www.jeffmoffatt.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT
Fri. Mar. 12 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Newcastle Brown Ale present ($6)
SEISMIC (http://www.seismicmusic.com)
+ PACER
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT
Sat. Mar. 13 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($6)
From Toronto/ Paper Bag Recording Artists
CONTROLLER.CONTROLLER (http://www.controllercontroller.com)
+ guests
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sat. Mar. 20 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($8)
One World Beat - Global Music Festival (http://www.oneworldbeat.org)
AS THE POETS AFFIRM
+ guests
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
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CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE: http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX , 27 York Street, Ottawa, CANADA. K1N 5S7

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by admin
MacHomer hold over
The National Arts Centre English Theatre is excited to announce
that, in response to public demand, we are adding one performance to the run
of Rick Miller's hugely popular one-man show MacHomer. Tickets are
available now for performances on February 5, 6 and 7 at 19:30 and for the
added performance on Sunday, February 8 at 14:00. Performances are in the
NAC Theatre.

Imagine Shakespeare's bloody tale of greed, envy, murder and retribution
interpreted by none other than television's supreme anti-heroes of
irreverence, The Simpsons, and you've got a pretty good idea of what
MacHomer is all about. That's it...Homer Simpson as the Scottish traitor;
Mr. Burns as the doomed King Duncan with Smithers playing his so-called son;
Moe the bartender as Witch #2? The imagination runs riot and so does Rick
Miller, impersonating over 50 of the characters from the television series
in this awe-inspiring, energetic performance. This is Shakespeare for the
21st Century and the terrific reviews from both audiences and critics attest
to its popularity.

MacHomer is directed by Sean Lynch, with Lighting Design & Live Performance
photographs by Beth Kates; Costumes by Veronik Avery; Photography by Michael
Cooper and Graphics by Craig Francis Design. For more information on
MacHomer visit www.machomer.com or www.rfpresents.com.

Tickets for MacHomer are available at the NAC Box Office in person or
through Ticketmaster at 755-1111, and on-line through the Ticketmaster link
on the NAC's web site at www.nac-cna.ca (a service charge applies to all
purchases made through Ticketmaster). Ticket prices are from $27 to $36
(half price for students). Students may also visit the Live Rush(tm) page
online at www.liverushnac.ca to find out how to obtain Live Rush seats
available on a first come-first served basis after 18:00 on the day of
performance.

MacHomer - Listings Info.
* Thursday, February 5; Friday, February 6; and Saturday, February 7,
2004 at 19:30 AND Sunday, February 8, 2004 at 14:00
* School matinees February 4,5,6 at 13:00. Suitable for Grades 7 and
up (ages 12 and up)
* NAC Theatre
* 19:30
* Tickets available at NAC Box Office in person; through Ticketmaster
at 755-1111 or on-line through Ticketmaster link www.nac-cna.ca
* Tickets from $27 to $36. Students $14.50 to $19.
* MacHomer is a Special Presentation of the NAC English Theatre
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For more information, please contact:
Laura Denker
Publicity and Media Relations Coordinator
NAC English Theatre
(613) 947 7000 ext. 389; ldenker@nac-cna.ca
or visit the comprehensive MacHomer website at www.machomer.com or
www.rfpresents.com

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by admin
City proposes new open air fire permit at open house
The City will be holding open house meetings next week at various
locations throughout the rural district of Ottawa to respond to public
inquiries about the consolidated Open Air Fire By-law. Residents will have
the opportunity to view maps of new designated areas that will allow open
air fires. An open house will be held:

* Monday, February 2, 2004
Kinburn Client Service Centre, 5670 Carp Road
7 - 9 p.m.
* Tuesday, February 3, 2004
Rideau Client Service Centre, 2155 Roger Stevens Drive
7 - 9 p.m.
* Wednesday, February 4, 2004
Metcalfe Client Service Centre, 8243 Victoria Street
7 - 9 p.m.
* Thursday, February 5, 2004
Navan Memorial Arena, 1295 Colonial Road
7 - 9 p.m.
* Monday, February 9, 2004
Goulbourn Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 2135 Huntley
Road
7 - 9 p.m.

Staff from both By-law Services and Ottawa Fire Services will be in
attendance to answer questions on the new proposed by-law.

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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by admin
Tafelmusik takes the mystery out of baroque
Encouraging the strong resurgence of baroque music the Ottawa Chamber Music Society is proud to present one of the world's very best- five members of Canada's world-renowned Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra on Friday, February 6, 8:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (82 Kent Street at Wellington) and two days earlier a free one-hour concert preview 'show and tell' event on Wednesday, February 4, 7:30 p.m., also at St. Andrew's, called Baroque Music 101 - Meet the members of Tafelmusik.

At the concert on February 6th, members of Tafelmusik, including legendary Music Director and concertmaster Jeanne Lamon, will perform music from 17th-century Italy including works by Salamone Rossi, Domenico Gabrielli, Biagio Marini and Arcangelo Corelli.

Open to the general public, the musicians will be on hand on February 4th to throw light on the period movement, their instruments and to answer questions. OCMS Artistic Director Julian Armour will also participate in this free demonstration. "This fantastic and exciting collaboration is a perfect fit," says Armour, "and is a very rare opportunity to have early music explained by the best performers in the world."

Music from the baroque period was composed from 1600 to the mid-1700's. Italy was the birthplace of the genre, and music from 17th-century Italy was revolutionary, experimental, breaking all the rules and considered as emotional, elaborate and expressive. Tafelmusik's Lamon explains, "Baroque music has such a powerful way of connecting with people. I am always thrilled to be able to bring it to a wider audience on tour."

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this season, the ensemble is regarded as one of the world's great baroque ensembles. All members are specialists in historical performance practice and perform on original instruments or modern replicas faithful in design and construction to the originals. Tafelmusik performs over 50 concerts each season in Toronto, tours extensively around the world and conducts a dynamic education programme. Their discography of over 65 CDs has garnered numerous international prizes, including five Junos, several Diapason d'Or Awards, and Germany's highest recording honour, the ECHO Klassik award as "Best Orchestra of the Year" (1996).

Tickets for Tafelmusik Baroque Soloists are $20 for adults, $30 for reserved seating and $10 for students, and are available at the following outlets: Ottawa Chamber Music Society office, (613) 234-8008; The Book Bazaar (755 Bank Street); Compact Music (785-A Bank Street); CD Warehouse (1383 Clyde Avenue, 1717 St. Laurent Boulevard, 499 Terry Fox Drive); The Leading Note (370 Elgin Street); Nicholas Hoare Books (419 Sussex Drive); Books on Beechwood (35 Beechwood Avenue); Collected Works (1242 Wellington Street); Scotia Bank (366 Elgin St.); Ticketmaster - all outlets in Canada (www.ticketmaster.ca, 613-755-1111).

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For more information please check out www.chamberfest.com and www.tafelmusik.org or contact:

Suzan Zilahi, Communications Director

Tel : (613) 234-8008 x. 241; e-mail : media@chamberfest.com

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by admin
New block of tickets released for STING
STING

New block of tickets

just released!

· Tuesday March 23, 2004 ·

Corel Centre

DOORS 7:00PM iSHOWTIME 8:00PM

Tickets on sale now!

The Corel Centre Box Office or

CHARGE BY PHONE: (613) 599-3267 or 1-877- 788-3267

ORDER ONLINE AT: www.capitaltickets.ca or www.cc.com

TICKETS $90.50, $70.50, $50.50 plus convenience fees

Having just opened his tour in Miami to rave reviews, Clear Channel Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of a new block of great seats to the March 23rd Sting performance at the Corel Centre. Tickets on sale now!

For more show information please contact:

Melissabubb-clarke@ClearChannel.com

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by admin
Rock for Choice Ottawa
http://www.lookingforit.org/r4c-ottawa/

Rock for Choice Ottawa - a show dedicated to raising money and creating awareness about a Lady's right to choose!

Friday February 6th (19+), Bumper's Roadhouse on Bank St. 8:00 PM
Bad Flirt, Abigail Lapell , and Sonic Aria in from Toronto.

Saturday February 7th (All Ages!), 6:30 PM Club Saw, on Nicolas St.
Problematic from Ottawa, The Witching from New York, and The Bella Bombs!

For interviews or questions reply, or email Tanya_Janca@roges.com or r4c-ottawa@bust.com.

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by admin
Ottawa Blues This Week -- 27 January 2004
This is a completely informal update of blues or blues-related events in Ottawa. The mailing list has been compiled from various sources and includes folks who are interested in blues. Please contact me at lizbluesottawa@aol.com to add or delete email addresses from the list and to pass along any comments.
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NEWS FROM THE OTTAWA FOLKLORE CENTRE
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The Ottawa Folklore Centre is happy to announce that local Blues legend Tony D has joined our first class group of private music teachers at the Ottawa Folklore Centre. He'll be taking a limited number of students on Sunday afternoons starting in Mid-February.
For more info, please contact:
Alan Marsden, Executive Director, OFC School of Music
Email - amarsden@ottawafolklore.com
http://www.ottawafolklore.com
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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In Concert: The Pappy Johns Band
Grand Hall, Canadian Museum of Civilization
100 Laurier, Gatineau, QC
Friday, January 30 @ 8 pm; tickets $15 (members $13)

Blues Night at the Canadian Museum of Civilization
On January 30, no matter how icy the weather, things will be heating up at the Canadian Museum of Civilization with the Pappy Johns Band playing the blues. This group from Fort Erie, Ontario, won four Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards in 2002, and have two CDs: "Blame It On Monday" and "Full Circle". Tickets available at the Museum Box Office or (819)776-7000.
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE SMALL SCREEN
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ALWAYS check local listings to confirm.

On Bravo - Ottawa Cable Channel 40
http://www.bravo.ca/programlistings/

Monday, February 2 @ 7:30 am
Talkin' Blues: Misconceptions (2002)
Indian musician Harry Manx; Michael Pickett; a discussion on the biggest misconceptions of the blues; a monologue by Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown about one of the highlights of his career.

Tuesday, February 3 @ 8 am
Tom Jones Series (1981)
Guest stars Dusty Springfield. Songs include "Love Me Tonight," "Upside Down," "Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage," "Proud Mary" and "Lady Lay Down".
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Voodoo Walters & the Rhythm Method
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Wednesday, January 28
and
Bayou Jazz & Blues Club, 1077 Bank Street
Friday, January 30

Voodoo writes:
"At the last gig, we had interruptions, interviews, cameras, lights, The 11:00 news on the NewRO, and Santa Claus hats (yes really!) This time out, we expect a slightly warmer night (the weatherman promises a high of -10), and some new faces in the crowd. We'll even play some hot tunes.

Voodoo Walters and the Rhythm Method are:
Marc "Sonnyboy" Seguin - Harp player extraordinaire. After the recent Christmas appearance, we should call him the "cat in the hat".
Peter "Cadillac" Carman - Bass player. Peter is a solid as an all-steel bumper and just as smooth as a ride in a cherry Deville.
Cliff "The Special" Keeney - Drums. "the thunda that come on ya!" if you can't dance to his beat, you may need an undertaker.
... and I am (you guessed it) Voodoo Walters, a singer/guitarist. I have played across Canada and into the United States.
For more info: http://www.voodoowalters.com/
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REGULAR EVENTS THIS MONTH
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Mondays: Maria Hawkins @ the Rainbow
Tuesdays: Rainbow Open Jam @ 9:30 pm
Wednesdays: Shakedown Blues @ the Bayou
Thursdays: Dinner & acoustic blues @ Tucson's
Thursdays: Blues Jam with Johnny Russell & Mike Ktenas @ Irene's
Fridays: Amaryllis @ the Rainbow ... early show 5-7 pm
Saturday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Guy del Villano & guests @ Royal Oak, Bank St.
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Wednesday, January 28
Voodoo Walters & the Rhythm Method @ the Rainbow

Friday, January 30
Shakin' Eddy & the Jukes @ Tucson's

Friday, January 30
Voodoo Walters & the Rhythm Method @ the Bayou

Saturday, January 31
From Montreal: Paul Deslauriers @ Tucson's

Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by admin
HOCKEY COUNTRY - OTTAWA'S SEAT DEPOSIT PROGRAM REACHES 18,071
The city of Ottawa's committee to host the 2006 World Junior Championship announced today that its $25 seat-deposit program has now reached 18,071. The committee is made up of representatives from the Ottawa District Hockey Association (ODHA), the Ottawa 67's, Ottawa Senators and the City of Ottawa.

Hockey Canada will announce the winning city no later than this Friday (Jan. 30). The cities in the running are Ottawa, London-Kitchener, Quebec City, Saskatoon and Vancouver.

Hockey fans are encouraged to continue to lend their support to the bid by purchasing the $25 per-seat refundable deposits. The deposits will provide fans with the opportunity to purchase a ticket package should Ottawa's bid be successful. Deposits can be made on-line at CapitalTickets.ca, by calling 599-FANS, 1-877-788-FANS and visiting the Corel Centre box office. Should the bid not be successful all deposits will be refunded in full.

For more information, please contact:
Phil Legault, Ottawa Senators (613) 599-0327

Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by admin
Special advisory: overnight parking restriction in effect
Environment Canada has forecast snow accumulation of 7 cm or more. As a result, the overnight parking restriction is now in effect from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. across the entire City of Ottawa.

The City's priority for snow clearing is to ensure that streets are clear and safe for motorists, public transit, winter cyclists and pedestrians.

Vehicles are restricted from parking on any City street so that crews can clear streets easily and effectively. On-street parking permit holders are exempt.

This overnight parking restriction will remain in effect until the City announces it has been lifted.

For more information, please call the City of Ottawa Snowline at 580-2460 or the City's Information Line at 580-2400.

Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by admin
A.C.T. AUDITIONS, COURSES & SUCCESS STORIES
For a complete list of audition notices, please visit the A.C.T. website at www.ACTottawa.com

This very important A.C.T. message includes:

1. WINTER SESSION - A.C.T. is accepting last minute registrations for its winter session
2. EXTRAS NEEDED - Distinct Features is seeking extras for its latest TV series, Mann to Mann - NEW INFO
3. AUDITIONS - Film - "It starts with S."
4. AUDITIONS - Theatre - "Dead Run"
5. A.C.T. SUCCESS STORIES - Check out what A.C.T.'s alumni, students & instructors are up to!
6. Clear Head Shot Envelopes - Get noticed today!
7. EXTRAS NEEDED - Over 1500 extras needed for mini-series NEW INFO
9. AUDITIONS - Theatre - "Revenge of the Dinosaur Lady
10. AUDITIONS - Theatre - "The Melville Boys"
11. AUDITIONS - Theatre - Muskoka Theatre Project
12. AUDITIONS - Theatre - "Forever Plaid"
13. AUDITIONS - Theatre - "Invisibility of Eileen"
14. AUDITIONS - Theatre - "The Rat Pack"

Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by admin
SENATORS ANNOUNCE NEW INITIATIVE IN "READ TO SUCCEED" PROGRAM
The Ottawa Senators announced today details about a new initiative as part of their "Read to Succeed" program. "Spelling with Spezza" is a free program for all elementary schools in Ottawa-Gatineau and is designed to motivate students to excel in writing. The program will reward participation by providing students with the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to a Senators hockey game and also receive a Jason Spezza poster.

Each participating class will receive a "Spelling with Spezza" poster for their classroom as a motivational tool. Each month, students who have excelled in writing, dictation or spelling will be entered into a draw in which the Senators will randomly choose '39' winners. Each winner will receive a pair of Senators tickets, courtesy of Jason Spezza, and a horizontal Jason Spezza poster for their bedroom.

"The need for students to excel in writing is just as important as their reading abilities," said Jason Spezza. "I hope the program will motivate students to excel in writing with the added incentive of winning a pair tickets to see us play and a poster for their room."

Teachers can get more information and register their class by visiting the Senators website at www.ottawasenators.com/kids/readtosucceed/#spezza.aro.

Launched in January 2003, the Scotiabank "Read to Succeed" literacy program is a free elementary school initiative targeted at grades Junior Kindergarten (JK) to grade 8 in the Ottawa and Gatineau Regions, comprising of 350 elementary schools. It was developed by the Ottawa Senators in conjunction with educators from the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and has Scotiabank as the 2003-04 title sponsor. The Ottawa Citizen, Pizza Pizza, Coca-Cola, Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's, and Canada Post are also partners in the program and committed to literacy within Eastern Ontario and Gatineau elementary schools.

For further information, please contact:
Phil Legault, (613) 599-0327
Steve Keogh, (613) 599-0326
Tim Pattyson, (613) 599-0239

Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by admin
Robert Farrell Band to Back Sal Piamonte of Daisy Ella Mojo Crew
KS Communications is pleased to announce that Robert Farrell and rfb (Robert Farrell Band) will be backing Sal Piamonte, the lead singer of Daisy Ella Mojo Crew. The band looks forward to its on stage collaboration with Sal, knowing that this rock combination will blow audiences away and have them coming back for more. Fans will be happy to know that both Robert and Sal will continue to pursue their own respective music activities in parallel with the newly announced collaboration.

Upcoming dates include:

Ottawa

Friday, February 27 at Zaphod Beeblebrox

Toronto - Canadian Music Week

Friday, March 5 at The Cameron House

Saturday, March 6 at The Extreme Band Slam Finals

Visit: www.robertfarrell.com for updates.

For further information contact:

Kita Szpak

KS Communications

kscomm@cyberus.ca

Ph: 613-725-3063

Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by admin
Media Advisory: Frostbite Warning
The Medical Officer of Health has issued a Frostbite Warning to
> ensure people take appropriate precautions before heading outside and to
> encourage homeless people to get in from the cold. The warning is
> effective on the following date(s): January 27, 2004.
>
> A Frostbite Warning goes into effect when:
> * A wind chill of -35 or colder is predicted for the Ottawa area
> * Extreme weather conditions, such as a blizzard or ice storm are
> predicted
> *
> * With a wind chill of -35 or colder exposed skin can freeze in as
> little as 10 minutes. There is also an increased risk of hypothermia for
> people who stay outside for long periods of time without adequate
> protection. Overexposure can result in severe injury and even death. The
> Medical Officer of Health recommends that you wear several layers of
> clothing to keep warm and make sure that the outer layer protects you from
> wind and wetness.
> *
> * The homeless are particularly vulnerable to cold weather. There are
> services available to help the homeless including:
> * Emergency sleeping spaces in Ottawa shelters
> * Street outreach services to encourage homeless people to come in
> from the cold
> * Provision of emergency transportation and other services by the
> Salvation Army
>
> To seek assistance for a homeless person, concerned citizens are
> encouraged to call:
>
> The Help for the Homeless Phone Line at 580-2626
>
> Calls are answered by the City of Ottawa Call Centre on a priority basis,
> and referrals are made to the appropriate services.
>
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>
> For more information:
> Communications and Marketing
> (613) 580-2450

Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by admin
JACK LAYTON FEB 1st U of O
The current editorial board of the Caucus (U of O's Political Science Student Association's newsletter) is putting together a progressive, campus-wide, bilingual, political magazine. We're holding a fundraiser to kickstart our campaign. Here are the details of the plan:

What: Screening of a cold war movie, Fail-Safe, and discussion on missile-defense shield.
When: Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at noon.
Where: University of Ottawa Alumni Auditorium. University Centre (www.uottawa.ca/map)
Guest Speaker: JACK LAYTON the leader of the NDP

Tickets: Available at $5 for students and $10 for general public. Tickets are limited. Reserve your ticket by contacting Kiavash at KiavashNajafi@hotmail.com

Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by admin
12TH ANNUAL "SENATORS AT YOUR SERVICE" DINNER RAISES $100,000
The Ottawa Senators Foundation's 12th annual "Senators at Your Service" dinner raised $100,000 this evening at the Corel Centre. Held on the arena floor, the popular event has raised close to $800,000 since its inception 11 years ago. All proceeds from the dinner will support the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and the Senators Foundation - Roger's House.

The evening featured the Ottawa Senator's players, their wives/girlfriends and hockey management as the waiters. The night included a four-course meal prepared by award-winning chef Orazio La Manna and an exclusive live and silent auction showcasing one-of-a-kind player caricatures, each individually autographed and framed.

Platinum sponsors for the evening included: the Ottawa Citizen, MBNA and Direct Energy. Gold sponsors include: Aramark, the Corel Centre, Coca-Cola Ltd., Mediaco, and Jubilee Fine Jewellers.

For further information, please contact:
Dave Ready, President, Ottawa Senators Foundation (613) 599-0272
Phil Legault, Ottawa Senators (613) 599-0327

Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by admin
Feb 10- April 6: Technology Law lunchtime seminars
Feb 10- April 6: Technology Law lunchtime seminars

WINTER 2004 SCHEDULE - TORYS LLP TECHNOLOGY LAW SPEAKERS SERIES

Room 102, Fauteux Hall University of Ottawa

Tuesday,February 10 11:30 - 1:00
MichaelGeist, Professor Faculty of Law University of Ottawa

Tuesday,February 24 11:30 - 1:00
Canadaand the FTAA
HowardKnopf, Counsel Macera & Jarzyna

Tuesday,March 09 11:30 - 1:00
The Problem of Citizenship in Technological Society
DarinBarney, Professor Department of Communication University ofOttawa

Tuesday,March 23 11:30 - 1:00
VirtualProperty
Dan Hunter, Professor Legal Studies
WhartonSchool of the University of Pennsylvania

Tuesday,April 06 11:30 - 1:00
Surfing While Muslim: Privacy, Freedom of Speech and the Unintended
Consequences of Cybercrime Legislation
JasonYoung, LLM Candidate Faculty of Law University of Ottawa

Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by admin
NACO, Feb. 8: Pascal Rogé joins ensembles of NACO musicians
French pianist Pascal Rogé, who has received a number of
awards for his performances of French repertoire, will be joined by
musicians of the National Arts Centre Orchestra in chamber music by Poulenc,
Ravel, Francaix and Fauré for the first concert of this season's Music for a
Sunday Afternoon series. This chamber music concert is on Sunday, February 8
at 14:00 in the Auditorium of the National Gallery of Canada. Rogé performs
in every piece on the programme.

Poulenc's lighthearted Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano features Rogé with
principal oboe Charles Hamann, and the Music for a Sunday Afternoon debut of
new principal bassoon Stéphane Lévesque. This is followed by Rogé performing
solo in Ravel's Sonatine, the composer's first truly individual composition
of significance. Then it's back to Poulenc for the popular Sonata for Flute
and Piano with principal flute Joanna G'froerer joining Rogé.

Rogé, G'froerer, Hamann, and Lévesque are joined by principal clarinet
Kimball Sykes and principal horn Lawrence Vine for Francaix's L'Heure du
Berger, which exemplifies a comment the composer once made: "My desire is to
communicate joy rather than sorrow. Why be sad when you live in Paris?"

The second half of the concert is given to Fauré's rarely heard Piano
Quintet No. 1 in D minor, one of the composers largest works, featuring
violinists Jessica Linnebach and Renée-Paule Gauthier, violist Jethro Marks
and cellist Carole Sirois along with the pianist.

Pascal Rogé's performance of Poulenc, Satie, Fauré, Saint-Saëns and Ravel is
characterized by its elegance, beauty and stylistically perfect phrasing.
Born in Paris, Mr. Rogé has been an exclusive Decca artist since the age of
seventeen; he has won many prestigious awards including two Gramophone
Awards, a Grand Prix du Disque and an Edison Award for his interpretations
of the concerti of Ravel and Saint-Saëns.

His Satie recording "Piano Dreams" has been transformed into a Platinum
Disc. Other recordings feature a Ravel cycle, a Debussy cycle, and for
Decca's 1999 Poulenc Edition: both piano concerti, "Aubade" and the
"Concerto Champêtre" for harpischord and orchestra, all conducted by Charles
Dutoit. Pascal Rogé has performed in almost every major concert hall in the
world. Orchestral appearances include the all the major London orchestras,
Orchestre de Paris, Orchestre National de France, Orchestre de la Suisse
Romande, Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Leipzig Gewandhaus, Vienna Symphony.
He made his United States debut in 1974. Since then he has returned almost
every season, appearing in both recital and concert.

This Music for a Sunday Afternoon series concert, presented in collaboration
with the National Gallery of Canada, takes place on Sunday, February 8 at
14:00. Tickets at $27.00 (GST and facility fee included) are on sale now at
the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00), and through
Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at 613-755-1111. Ticketmaster may also be
accessed through the NAC's web-site at www.nac-cna.ca. Student tickets at
$14.24 are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a
valid student ID card. Music for a Sunday Afternoon tickets may also be
purchased one hour before the concert outside the Auditorium of the National
Gallery.

Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by admin
Schools mark Family Literacy Day-Jan 27
Students at Robert Hopkins and
Severn Avenue elementary schools have planned special events to mark
Family Literacy Day tomorrow.

>From 12:05 pm to 1:05 pm, popular local authors Chris Nihmey and Craig
Carson will read to students at Robert Hopkins Public School from a
selection of their works including the action series, A Quarter Past
Three. Through the school's 'Reading Buddy' initiative, early literacy
will also be a focus with older students reading to those in lower grades
and the School Council will be presenting each student with a bookmark and
a Family Literacy Day tip sheet with ideas to encourage literacy in the
home and community.

>From 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm, Severn Avenue Public School students will be
reading their own works to parents and other visitors to their classroom.
Last year, 70 students had their works published in an anthology of poetry.

Robert Hopkins PS is located at 2011 Glenfern Avenue.
Severn Avenue PS is located at 2553 Severn Avenue.

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Contacts:
Principal Diane Charlebois at Robert Hopkins Public School 745-2119
Principal Lynne McCarney at Severn Avenue Public School 829-8082
OCDSB Communications and Information Services at 596-8791.

Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by admin
Woodroffe elementary school reopens Tuesday
Media Advisory from the
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

Classes resume at Woodroffe Avenue Public School tomorrow

Ottawa, January 26, 2004 -- Classes resume for students at Woodroffe
Avenue Public School tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27.

The school was closed earlier today due to gas fumes from a neighbouring
construction site.

Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by admin
NACO, Feb. 4-5: French pianist Pascal Rogé performs Saint-Saëns
Award-winning French pianist Pascal Rogé, known for
exemplifying the finest in French pianism, will perform Saint-Saëns' Piano
Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22 when he returns to the National Arts
Centre Orchestra for the first time since 1979 on Wednesday, February 4 and
Thursday, February 5 at 20:00 in Southam Hall. The concerto is a perfect
example of the composer's polish, neat formal proportions, clarity of
texture and classic elegance of style.

Conductor James Judd opens these concerts with Fauré's Masques et
Bergamasques, Op. 112, written on a commission from Prince Albert I of
Monaco. The programme concludes with Schumann's Rhenish Symphony (No. 3 in
E-flat major, Op. 97). Though this ended up being the composer's last
symphony, it reflects the sunny optimism with which Schumann composed it
inspired by his new appointment as Principal Musical Director of Dusseldorf,
and by the Rhine River that flows through that picturesque and musical city.

There will be free Pre-Concert Talks in English offered both evenings at
19:00 by Music Critic Jean-Jacques van Vlasselaer. The title is "Schumann's
Rhine".

Pascal Rogé's performance of Poulenc, Satie, Fauré, Saint-Saëns and Ravel is
characterized by its elegance, beauty and stylistically perfect phrasing.
Born in Paris, Mr. Rogé has been an exclusive Decca artist since the age of
seventeen; he has won many prestigious awards including two Gramophone
Awards, a Grand Prix du Disque and an Edison Award for his interpretations
of the concerti of Ravel and Saint-Saëns. His Satie recording "Piano
Dreams" has been transformed into a Platinum Disc. Other recordings feature
a Ravel cycle, a Debussy cycle, and for Decca's 1999 Poulenc Edition: both
piano concerti, "Aubade" and the "Concerto Champêtre" for harpischord and
orchestra, all conducted by Charles Dutoit.

Pascal Rogé has performed in almost every major concert hall in the world.
Orchestral appearances include all the major London orchestras, Orchestre de
Paris, Orchestre National de France, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Royal
Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Leipzig Gewandhaus, Vienna Symphony. He made his
United States debut in 1974. Since then he has returned almost every season,
appearing in both recital and concert.

James Judd made his debut with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in 1995,
and returned twice in 2002 to conduct concerts featuring Pinchas Zukerman as
soloist. The British-born conductor is Music Director of the New Zealand
Symphony Orchestra. In addition to embarking on a sizable series of
recordings with the orchestra for the NAXOS label - including the complete
orchestral works of Leonard Bernstein - he has brought the orchestra
international acclaim. He has conducted in the great concert halls of
Europe, including the Salzburg Mozarteum and Vienna's Musikverein; and has
made guest appearances with such prestigious ensembles as the Berlin
Philharmonic, Vienna Symphony, Gewandhaus Orchestra of Leipzig, Prague
Symphony and the Mozarteum Orchestra of Salzburg.

Tickets for these Ovation Series concerts on February 4 and 5, are on sale
now at $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and
Facility Fee included) at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00
to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at 613-755-1111.
Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC's web-site at
www.nac-cna.ca. Half-price tickets for students in all sections of the hall
are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a valid
student ID card.

Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by admin
OCDSB Student Accommodation, 26 Jan. 7:30 pm
OTTAWA-CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION 2004 AND BEYOND

PUBLIC AGENDA

26 January 2004 (Monday)

7:00 pm (In Camera)
7:30 pm ( Public)

PLEASE NOTE START TIME AND LOCATION

Board Room
Administration Building
133 Greenbank Road, Ottawa, Ontario

ACTION

1. Resolve into In Camera Session

2. Approval of In Camera Agenda

3. Report No. 2A, Committee of the Whole (Public), Student Accommodation,
15 December 2003
. No recommendations

INFORMATION

4. Property Issues

PUBLIC ACTION ITEMS

1. Call to Order - Chair of the Board

2. Report, Committee of the Whole (in camera)

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Public Question Period (10 Minutes Maximum)

5. Two Minute Responses from Previous Presenters (20 Minutes Maximum)
. Stephen Leacock PS Parents' Group, Chris Shadbolt
. Merivale PS School Council, Anne Teutsch
. Roland Michener ES School Council, Cathy Curry

6. Recommendations, Committee of the Whole (Public), Student Accommodation,
. 20 January 2004
. 22 January 2004
7. Board Member Motions:
. Option for Central Park West Grades 7 & 8 English Students to
Attend Fisher Park PS or J. H. Putman PS, Trustee Brockington
8. Adjournment

Note: If required, the Special Board Meeting will continue on Tuesday, 27
January 2004

Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by admin
MATTHEW BARBER + MAYOR McCA pay their dues at Zaphod Beeblebrox
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE
PRESENT...

"The Story Of Your Life"
EP Release on Warner Music Canada

"One of the top ten Toronto releases of 2003"
- NOW Magazine, commenting on the debut album.

From Toronto - Warner Music Canada Recording Artist
MATTHEW BARBER
and THE UNION DUES

+ MAYOR McCA

Friday, February 20 (Doors 8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $8 only at the door.

"Barber's one of those guys who gets you in the double take. Have a closer listen to his stuff and you notice the
details: the wryly literate lyrical twists, the heartstring-tug of a lovely violin riff, the perfect structure of a pop song."
- NOW Magazine

"Falling snugly in a sacred place between blues-rock, indie-folk and sensible pop, Means & Ends cannot possibly
be a debut; somewhere three or four other albums must exist, released under a different name and marked 'practice
for fake debut'." - www.milksound.com

Matthew Barber is one bad mofo. After spending the first eighteen years of his life running with the wrong crowd on the mean streets of Port Credit, he relocated to Kingston, Ontario. The official story was that he was attending university, but our sources have the real scoop: that's right, four years in the big house for a schoolyard dust-up turned ugly. Fashioning a guitar out of some mandarine orange crates, a hockey stick and some fishing wire, Matthew honed his songcraft during those lonely nights in the slammer. When he was released in 2000, he set off to find work in the dark, satanic steel mills of Hamilton, Ontario. When he wasn't seen reading Wittgenstein in the McMaster University library or picking fights with members of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Matthew could be caught crooning on the stage of the now defunct Raven club. Opening for such notable acts as Joel Plaskett and Sarah Slean, Matthew got the confidence to make his debut record entitled "Means and Ends." It was met with critical acclaim nation-wide, and in the fall of 2002 Matthew decided to move to Toronto to try to be a rockstar. Enlisting the help of his cronies Julian Brown, Joel Stouffer and Paul Kolinski on bass, drums and guitar respectively, Matthew started his very own rock and roll band: Matthew Barber and the Union Dues. They have been breaking hearts across Ontario ever since.

In the fall of 2003, the band recorded an E.P. with producer Ian McGettigan (Joel Plaskett, Superfriendz, Flashing Lights) - a bad-ass in his own right. It's called "The Story Of Your Life" and it's filled with soaring melodies, pulsing rhythms and bitter-sweet sentiments. With his success Matthew seems to be mellowing into a charming young man, eager to make beautiful music for the masses. To believe it, you must check out his music for yourself.

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In the winter of 1976, in the prime of the disco era, Christian Anderson Smith was born. Six months later, his name was shortened to CA. By 1993, CA found high school was becoming increasingly boring. He became lead vocalist in progressive rock outfit, Gorp, which quickly developed a strong cult following and became one of the original Sonic Unyon acts. Three years, two releases, and countless live shows later, Gorp disbanded. In the wake of the breakup, CA started playing bass drum and keyboards with his right foot; tambourine and snare drum with his left foot; guitar, keyboard and ukulele with his hands; topped it off with vocals, assorted toys and a pair of tap shoes and became Mayor McCa: One Man Band Singing Sensation and ruler of McCaLand.

"A strange yet fascinating hybrid of Ron Sexsmith and Tiny Tim, Mayor McCa plays guitar, harmonica, kazoo, bontempi, bass drum, maracas, and ukelele, and performs with a "shoe tambourine" (a tambourine attached to the bottom of his shoe)."
- MSN Entertainment.

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MATTHEW BARBER's web site - http://www.matthewbarber.com
MAYOR McCA's web site - http://www.mayormcca.com

Information:
MATTHEW BARBER - Mary Jelley/ Warner Music (613) 723-8201 mary.jelley@warnermusic.com
MAYOR McCA - Christian Smith (416) 821-9844 casmith@mayormcca.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com

Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by admin
Trace the history of your house at City Archives
The City's Archives presents Tracing the history of your house in
Ottawa, a workshop designed to help preserve and promote Ottawa's unique
identity, as defined by its collective memory and significant heritage.

Learn how to use archival resources such as assessment rolls, city
directories, title deeds, architectural and fire insurance plans, and
photographs to trace the history of your house. Participants will also learn
how archives are arranged and how to conduct basic research in an archival
setting.

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Location: City of Ottawa Archives
111 Sussex Drive, Bytown Pavilion,
1st Floor
Cost: $25 per person

This seminar will be presented in French, with learning resources available
in English and French.

Registration forms are available on the City's Web site at
ottawa.ca/heritage or from the City Archives. The registration deadline is
February 4, 2004. Sign up early, as the workshop size is limited.

For further information, or to register, please contact Serge Barbe at
580-2424, ext.13683.

Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by admin
Residents invited to celebrate Heritage Month in Ottawa
s part of Heritage Month in Ontario, the City of Ottawa will be
taking part in offering a wide range of activities throughout February that
focus on the area's past, present, and future. The month encourages us to
reflect on our heritage, how we have become who we are, and where we would
like to go as a country and as a society in the future.

Ottawa includes some 150 communities, many with their own distinct histories
and identities. This year the City of Ottawa and the Council of Heritage
Organizations in Ottawa encourage the public to participate in one or more
of the many heritage programs, events and exhibits that will be held during
the month of February by local community museums, archives, historical
societies and heritage groups.

As the national theme for this year's heritage month is Military History,
the City of Ottawa will also be showcasing aspects of our rich military
past. Mayor Bob Chiarelli will officially proclaim Monday, February 16 as
Heritage Day at a ceremony and reception at Ottawa City Hall from noon to
1:30 p.m. The event will feature music as well as exhibits from local
heritage institutions and organizations while providing an opportunity to
meet distinguished visitors in period dress from Ottawa's past. All are
encouraged and welcome to participate in this event!

Other scheduled events include:
* "A Record to the Past: The City's Archival Legacy," sponsored by the
Friends of the Ottawa Archives, January 31;
* An exhibit opening "My Heart is Aflutter!" at the Nepean Museum,
February 2;
* An exhibit opening "Out of the Box" at the Mississippi Valley
Textile Museum, February 7;
* Presentation by Colonel John By and his wife Esther at the Ice Café
on Dows Lake and learn about the construction of the Rideau Canal February
14 and 21;
* Local author Catherine Joyce will offer her writing program "Write
Yourself into Being" at the Billings Estate Museum, February 14;
* "Behind the Scenes" tours at the Diefenbunker Historic Site and an
opportunity to talk with former employees, February 14, 15, 17 and 21;
* Barry Roberts speaks about George Ferguson, "Redcoat Preacher of the
100th Regiment" at the Goulbourn Museum, February 17;
* A lecture "Planting for Families: Starting from Scratch in a New
World" with guest speaker Laurent Messier at the Billings Estate Museum,
February 21;
* Charlotte Gray will do a reading from her latest novel "Canada, A
Portrait in Letters 1800-2000" at the Billings Estate Museum, February 28.

To bring together this wealth of exciting activity, a complete calendar of
events will be available at ottawa.ca/heritage beginning January 30.

For more information, contact Cynthia Smith at (613) 244-4475 or by e-mail
at cynthia.smith@ottawa.ca.

Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by admin
SENATORS GIVE JACQUES MARTIN CONTRACT EXTENSION
Ottawa Senators general manager John Muckler announced today the club has extended the contract of head coach Jacques Martin. Terms of the multi-year agreement were not disclosed.

Martin, in his eighth full season as Senators bench boss and currently with the longest tenure with one team in the NHL, first joined the Ottawa franchise in January 1996 and received his last contract extension after the 2001-02 season on May 17, 2002.

Martin's record over 653 games with the Senators is 325-241-93 (0.564, or 84 games above .500) and his NHL career, including his tenure in St. Louis, is 391-312-116 (0.546 or 79 games above .500).

The 51-year old native of St. Pascal, Ont., just east of Ottawa, became the 13th coach in NHL history to win 300 regular-season games with one team when the Senators defeated the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim 3-0 on Oct. 17. The 300 victories are the most by any active coach with his current club.

Martin is only nine wins away from 400 in his career, and this season also reached the 800th career game coached milestone when Ottawa defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-1 on Dec. 18.

Martin replaced Dave Allison as the Senators bench boss. Rick Bowness was the club's first head coach up until Allison, and Hall of Famer Roger Neilson reached his 999th and 1,000th games at the end of the 2001-02 season.

Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by admin
EDMONTON TAKES THREE FROM OTTAWA
The Ottawa Raiders lost a three-game home stand against the visiting Edmonton Chimos.

Friday, January 23 saw the Raiders go down early against the pressing Chimos. Despite coming back with two goals in the 3rd period Ottawa came up short 5-2. The Ottawa goals were scored by Erin Chassie and Erica Olson.

Saturday, January 24 Edmonton and Ottawa played at the backend of the CJHL All-Star game. A strong game by both teams resulted in a highly contested 3-1 for the Chimos. Scoring for the Raiders was Erica Olson.

Penalty trouble was the disadvantage for the Ottawa Raiders on Sunday, January 25 versus Edmonton. The Chimos capitalized on the powerplay four times securing a 4-1 victory before heading back to Alberta. Susie Laska was the lone goal scorer for Ottawa.

The team heads out on the road this coming weekend with games against the Brampton Thunder on January 31 and the Telus Lightning on February 1st . The Raiders are home again for a two-game series versus the Brampton Thunder February 7 & 8 at the Barbara Ann Scott Arena.

For more information please contact:

Jason Perrier (613) 599-9165 or perrierj@sympatico.ca

Barry Madigan (613) 591-1021 or bmadigan1021@rogers.com

Visit our web site at www.ottawaraiders.com or www.nwhlhockey.com

Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by admin
International Women's Day events
Celebrate International Women's Week
With the Women's Voices Festival!
March 4-7, 2004

Thursday March 4, 2004 8pm
This Is Not A Dress Productions presents the world premier of:
'3Days' AT THE WOMEN'S VOICES FESTIVAL
a 45 min. documentary by marika jemma, shot on location in Plantagenet, On. Summer 2002
Club SAW, 67 Nicolas St. Ottawa free admission
More information: 266-3737 or jemma@magma.ca

Friday March 5, 2004 8pm
The Women's Voices Festival presents:
Clean Irene & Dirty Maxine
written and performed by Anna Chatterton and Evalyn Parry
directed by Karin Randoja
http://www.evalynparry.com/clean&dirty.html

An award winning, one act comedic theatre piece about women & the ABC's of character.
BEST NEW PLAY at Summerworks Theatre Festival , Toronto!
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AWARD at the Ottawa Fringe Festival!
"NNNN... great physicality, smart social satire, snappy, spot on performances" Now Magazine, Toronto
"Original as sin" Ottawa Xpress
4th Stage at the National Arts Centre (Elgin St. Ottawa btwn. Albert & Queen)
All seats: $12.50, tickets available at: mother tongue books, N.A.C. box office

Saturday March 6, 2004 8pm
Sunday March 7, 2004 2pm
The Women's Voices Festival presents:
BRAVA IN CONCERT!
featuring Laura Smith, Cindy Church & Susan Crowe
On their own, the presence of singer-songwriters Cindy Church, Susan Crowe and Laura Smith would guarantee an evening of unforgettable music, but together they're.well, what's unforgettable times three?
4th Stage at the National Arts Centre (Elgin St. Ottawa btwn. Albert & Queen)
Tickets: $24.50, available at: mother tongue books, the Ottawa Folklore Centre, N.A.C. box office
More information: www.womensvoices.on.ca or 237-XTRA ext. 2099

All proceeds from events at the 4th Stage benefit the Women's Voices Festival
The 4th stage events are sponsored by: Capital Xtra, Ottawa Women's Credit Union, the Humm, thisisnotadress productions. WVF acknowledges: mother tongue books, Ottawa Folklore Centre, the 4th Stage and The N.A.C.

Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by admin
67's Colbert added to All-Star roster
The Ontario Hockey League today announced that defenceman Will Colbert of the Ottawa 67's have been added to the Eastern Conference roster for the 2004 OHL All-Star Classic in Peterborough on January 27, 2004.
Colbert is replacing Jeremy Swanson of the Barrie Colts, who is unable to play in the game due to injury.
Colbert, an 18-year-old native of Arnprior, was a seventh round pick of the Ottawa Senators in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. The second year blueliner has two goals and 13 points in 36 games this season and will join teammates Pierre Mitsou and Corey Locke on the Eastern Conference squad.
Fans can catch all of the action as the All-Star game will be broadcast live across the province on Rogers Sportsnet Ontario at 7:00 p.m. (ET)
Tickets for the 2004 OHL All-Star Classic can be purchased at the Peterborough Memorial Centre Box Office, or by calling (705) 743-3561 using a credit card. Adult tickets are $22 (Premium Centre) and $20 (regular bowl) and children's tickets are $20 and $18.
For more information, please contact Jason O'Connor at 232-6767 x230

Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by admin

This week's live blues & jazz listings are now
up-to-date on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide.
I've changed the format to add new links. To find
out what's on, just click these links:

This Week's Special Music Links:

* W.E.N. - Week's Event News

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/thisweek.html

* W.O.W. - Web O' Week

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/weboweek.html

* V.O.W. - Venue O' Week

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/vow.html

* P.O.W. - Profile O' Week

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/prbobcatgray.html

* S.O.C. - Spotlight on Cool

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/xtracool.html

* F.O.W. - Feature O' Week

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/jammers.html

This week's featured artists are:

Blues artist

Shakin' Eddy & The Jukes at Tucson's

Jazz artist:

Gerry Shatford & Special Guests at Paradiso Café

Click for more on what they're doing this week:

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/weboweek.html

What's news in jazz & blues? Here's the link to use:

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/watznewz.html

Check out The Bayou Music Club, Ottawa South's only all-music club, at its new web
address www.thebayou.ca to find out what the live music scene there is like.
It's quite hot and doesn't cost a lot.

If you'd like to know more about or book a blues, jazz
or swing band or artist, check out this link:

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/proflist.html

You can help spread the word on the local blues and
jazz happenings in the Ottawa area. Why not pass on this
e-mail to anyone you know who'd be interested in
keeping up on what's going on in the Ottawa live music
scene and suggest that they subscribe to this weekly
reminder service?

If you know of any events or other information I've either
missed or gotten wrong in these guides send me the details, please.
And, if you don't wish to keep getting these notices,
e-mail jim.roy1@sympatico.ca and let me know.

Posted Saturday, January 24, 2004 by admin
MOBILIZING PAKISTAN'S SILENT MAJORITY
South Asia Partnership Canada
is pleased to invite you to a lunch time seminar and
discussion on:

MOBILIZING PAKISTAN'S SILENT MAJORITY
The Role of Women In Islam And Participatory
Governance

with Dr. Riffat Hassan

Date: Thursday January 29th, 2003
Where: 1 Nicholas St., Suite 1200, Ottawa
Time: 12:00 - 2:00

Riffat Hassan is currently Professor of Religious
Studies and Humanities at the University of
Louisville, Kentucky. She is well known as a pioneer
of feminist theology in the context of the Islamic
tradition, an area in which she has been engaged since
1974.

She has been extensively involved in interreligious
dialogue with Jews, Christians and Muslims, with a
particular focus on Human Rights in Religious
Traditions. In February 1999, she founded The
International Network for the Rights of Female Victims
of Violence in Pakistan, a non-profit organization
with a world-wide membership, which has played a
noteworthy role in highlighting the issue of violence
against girls and women, particularly with reference
to "crimes of honour" (web site: inrfvvp.org).

Riffat Hassan has taught at a number of schools,
including the University of Punjab, Lahore, Oklahoma
State University, and Louisville Presbyterian
Theological Seminary. She has published numerous
writings on Muhammad Iqbal, on Women in Islam, Islam
and Interreligious Dialogue, Human Rights in Islam and
Peace Education in Islam. Her books include Women and
the Qur'an: A Book of Readings and References (2001),
Women's Rights and Islam: from the I.C.P.D. to Beijing
(1995), and Women's and Men's Liberation: Testimonies
of Spirit (co-editor, 1991).

For more information and RSVP please contact Isabelle
Valois at ivalois@sapcanada.org

___________
Isabelle Valois
Pakistan Program Manager/Chargée de programme pour le
Pakistan
South Asia Partnership Canada
Société asiatique des partenaires Canada
1, rue Nicholas Street, # 200
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7
Tel.: (613) 241-1333 x 227
Fax/Telec.: (613) 241-1129
Email: ivalois@sapcanada.org
Webpage: www.sapcanada.org/pakistan.html

Posted Saturday, January 24, 2004 by admin
Jazz saxophonist David Liebman teaches a masterclass
Jazz saxophonist David Liebman teaches a masterclass by videoconferencing at
the NAC on January 27

Ottawa, Canada - Legendary jazz saxophonist David Liebman will teach a
masterclass through videoconferencing at the National Arts Centre on
Tuesday, January 27 from 12:00 noon to 14:00 in the Salon. Admission is $10
for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Seating in the Salon is limited.

A masterclass is a one-on-one lesson given by a teacher to a student in
front of and for the benefit of an audience. Masterclasses are of particular
interest and value to music students and teachers of the instrument being
taught, but anyone can appreciate and learn from them. The National Arts
Centre uses the latest in broadband videoconferencing technology to link
students and teachers in different cities for some of these lessons.

For this session, the teacher, David Liebman, will be in New York at the
Manhattan School of Music, while the students will be in Ottawa in the NAC
Salon. The students are Nathan Cepelinski from the Nepean All-City Jazz
Band, Jonathan Stewart from McGill University, Petr Cancura from Carleton
University, and Chet Doxas from McGill University.

David Liebman has consistently placed in the top five of the Downbeat
Critics' Poll in the soprano sax category for the last three decades. He has
recorded nearly 75 CDs and albums under his own leadership and been a
featured sideman on 100 more. Over 175 original compositions have been
recorded as well. David Liebman took up jazz fulltime after graduating from
New York University. After performing in the saxophone/flute position with
the group led by legendary Coltrane drummer Elvin Jones, he was hired by
Miles Davis in 1970, and for four years toured and recorded with the master.
By 1978, after a world tour with Chick Corea, he formed the David Liebman
Quintet. After several world tours and recordings by the quintet over three
years, he reunited with Richard Beirach. They began performing and recording
as a duo, as well as forming the group Quest, in 1981. In the 1990s The
Liebman Group with Phil Markowitz on keyboards, Vic Juris on guitar, Jamey
Haddad on drums and Tony Marino on bass, recorded several CDs; toured
Europe, Japan and Israel; and pursued a very eclectic, contemporary style.
Liebman has often been featured with top European musicians and his
reputation in Europe has led to numerous big band and radio orchestra
performances.

David Liebman has several books published on a variety of subjects,
instructional videos, published chamber music and has contributed regularly
to various periodicals such as the Saxophone Journal and the Jazz Educators'
Journal. His teaching activities at universities and in clinic settings have
taken him literally around the world, primarily because of his varied
musical interests, expertise on several instruments and ability to
articulate the intricacies of the jazz language, aesthetic and technique.

Tickets for the David Liebman masterclass on Tuesday, January 27 ($10 for
adults; $5 for students and seniors) may be purchased in advance through
Ticketmaster at (613) 755-1111 or through the NAC website at www.nac-cna.ca.
They may also be purchased at the entrance to the Salon on the day of the
masterclass.

Posted Saturday, January 24, 2004 by admin
Cisco Systems Bluesfest, Ottawa Folk Festival, and CUPE present 'HOT MUSIC FOR A COLD WEEKEND'
Cisco Systems Bluesfest, Ottawa Folk Festival, and CUPE present
'HOT MUSIC FOR A COLD WEEKEND' featuring
Ron Sexsmith with s/g Alise Marlane - Saturday, February 14 at 8 p.m.
Guy Davis with s/g Jimmy Bowskill - Sunday, February 15 at 8 p.m.

Library and Archives of Canada Auditorium (395 Wellington St.)

The Cisco Systems Bluesfest and the Ottawa Folk Festival have teamed up for another instalment of Hot Music for a Cold Weekend. This year's event takes place on Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15 at the Library & Archives of Canada Auditorium. The Valentine's Day concert on Saturday, February 14 features Ron Sexsmith performing a rare solo show. Ron is widely regarded as a songwriting genius. His latest album, Cobblestone Runway, has been described as a "gem" that features honest, thoughtful lyrics and enchanting melodies. Ron is nearing completion of his seventh album. He recently recorded the song Drifters on the Gordon Lightfoot tribute album Beautiful. Special guest Alise Marlane has a distinctive voice, and her shrewd lyrics and impressive guitar playing lure the listener into a textured world of jazzy folk songs. Her new album, Stillness Hold On, is an excellent collection of songs produced by Ian Tamblyn.

'Hot Music' continues on Sunday, February 15 with a concert featuring New York-based musician Guy Davis, one of the most prominent blues artists of our time. He is a musician, composer, actor, director and writer, but most importantly, he's a blues man who is an electrifying performer onstage, captivating audiences with his artistry. He has dedicated himself to reviving the traditions of acoustic blues, bringing the genre to as many listeners as possible through his original songs, stories and performance pieces. His latest recording, entitled Chocolate to the Bone (2003), continues to receive rave reviews. Guy is currently in the studio recording his seventh album. Special guest Jimmy Bowskill will open the night with a solo, acoustic set. Bowskill has been described as having an old blues soul thriving in a young man's body. Although he's only 13 years old, Jimmy exhibits a confidence and stage presence well beyond his tender years, while drawing on the influences of Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and Son House. Jimmy's debut CD, aptly titled Old Soul, has been receiving airplay worldwide.

Tickets for each evening are $23 in advance and $26 at the door.
For Visa or MasterCard orders, call the Folk Festival office at 230-8234, or pick up at: The Ottawa Folklore Centre (1111 Bank), mother tongue books (1067 Bank), Arbour Environmental Shoppe, (800 Bank), Compact Music (134 Bank and 785A Bank), Lauzon Music (1345 Wellington), and all Ottawa CD Warehouse locations (1383 Clyde, 1717 St. Laurent and 499 Terry Fox).

Media contacts: Ron Sexsmith - Michael Dixon at (615) 791-7731, fsodarock@mac.com
Guy Davis - Thom Wolke at (603) 469-3977, thomwolke@pobox.com
Alise Marlane - Patrick Fraser at (819) 459-3784
Jimmy Bowskill - Brian Slack at (514) 830-4932, zeb@vl.videotron.ca

Artist websites: www.ronsexsmith.com , www.guydavis.com , www.jimmybowskill.com
For more information, contact A.J. Sauvé (613) 247-1188 ext. 229 or Chris White (613) 567-3449

Posted Saturday, January 24, 2004 by admin
SENATORS ACQUIRE CHARLIE STEPHENS FROM COLORADO FOR DENNIS BONVIE
The Ottawa Senators today acquired centre/right-wing Charlie Stephens from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forward Dennis Bonvie, who had been playing with the club's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate in Binghamton.

In 32 games with the Avalanche's AHL affiliate in Hershey this season, Stephens recorded five goals, nine assists, 21 penalty minutes and a -2 plus-minus rating. The 22-year-old has also played six games with the Avalanche this season, recording two assists and four penalty minutes. The London, Ont., native was originally drafted in the second round (31st overall) by Washington in 1997 but re-entered the draft and was selected in the sixth round (196th overall) by Colorado in 2001.

Bonvie, who signed with Ottawa as a free agent on Aug. 26, 2003, has played 29 games to date this season for the AHL Senators in Binghamton. The 30-year old recorded two goals, four assists, a +2 plus-minus rating and 137 penalty minutes. The Antigonish, Nova Scotia, native has played a total of 91 career NHL games, recording three points (1-2) and 311 penalty minutes with Edmonton, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Boston and Ottawa.

CHARLIE STEPHENS, Centre/Right wing, Shoots right, 6'3, 220 lbs.
Born: 4/5/1981 (London, Ont.)
Draft: 1999 - Washington's 2nd round selection (31st overall)
2001 - Colorado's 6th round selection (196th overall)

Posted Saturday, January 24, 2004 by admin
Treasure unveiled at the City of Ottawa Archives
The City, in collaboration with the Friends of the City of Ottawa
Archives, presents A Record of the Past: The City's Archival Legacy.

Staff and archive users will recount their significant personal discoveries
and favourite items from the treasures held at the Archives. Various
collections will be on display. Tours of the archival vault and reference
library will also be available.

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2004
Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Location: Café de l'ile (cafeteria)
111 Sussex Drive

The public is invited to recommend some of the exciting items they have come
across in the City Archives' holdings that should be brought out for viewing
at this event. Please contact Dave Bullock, City Archivist at 580-2424,
extension 13787, or visit ottawa.ca/heritage.

Posted Saturday, January 24, 2004 by admin
Meetings at Ottawa City Hall next week
The following meetings are scheduled during the week of January 26,
2004, at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.
Agenda items that may be of special interest to citizens and the media have
been highlighted.

Police Services Board - Monday, January 26, 5 p.m., Champlain Room

Planning and Environment Committee - Tuesday, January 27, 9:30 a.m.,
Champlain Room
* Appeals to Zoning By-Law 2003-452 - Intensive Hog Farm Operations

City Council - Wednesday, January 28, 1:30 p.m., Andrew S. Haydon Hall

The agenda for these meetings and related reports will be posted on the
City's Web site at ottawa.ca and will be available at the respective
meetings.

Posted Saturday, January 24, 2004 by admin
SENATORS HOLD THE LINE ON TICKET PRICES FOR 2004-05 SEASON
The Ottawa Senators announced today details of the club's ticket package prices for the 2004-05 season, which has 65% of all seats (11,000 seats) seeing no price increase for fans that renew, or purchase by March 1, and only an overall average increase of $0.50, which is less than 1%. Additionally, fans that pay their seats in full by May 15 will receive a 2% discount on the price of their tickets.

"Our ticketing strategy a year ago was quite aggressive, but we believe that, with the combination of commitment from ownership to the on-ice success and the added-value in all-round servicing and entertainment, next season's pricing plan offers fans a product second to none," said Senators and Corel Centre president and chief operating officer Cyril Leeder.

"The strength of the Ottawa Senators is and always will be its full-season ticket package base," added Mr. Leeder. "We've seen an impressive increase this season of over 1,500 packages from last year to where we are now at 10,079 - a level that we haven't seen since the 2000-01 season. More and more of our games are selling out in advance of game days, making each season ticket that much more valuable with scarcity."

TICKET PACKAGES: Ticket package prices for the 2004-05 season include the following:

+ The average increase for ticket holders, renewing by March 1, is $0.50 or less than 1%.
+ Sixty-five percent (65%) of all seats (11,000 seats) for fans renewing or purchasing by March 1 will see no price increase. By renewing or purchasing before March 1, fans will save between 2-5% on prices after March 1.
+ Ticket holders paying in full by May 15 will save an additional 2%.
+ Only 10% down will secure your seats for the 2004-05 season.
+ Prices for season ticket packages start at just $21.36 (plus taxes) per game.
+ There are over 2,000 seats are available at less than $26 (plus taxes) per game.
+ New incentives: For four or three full season equivalent season in the 100 or 200 level, any account renewing or purchasing four full season equivalent club seats will receive free parking in Lot 1, a free player autographed jersey and $500 in concession money. Complete details of all incentives available at www.ottawasenators.com.

NEW PAYMENT PLAN : To encourage ticket packages holders to renew, and to attract new patrons, the club will offer a new 11-month payment plan, but only a 10% deposit on their commitment by March 1 guarantees a 2-5% savings on post-March 1 prices. This plan requires a 10% deposit by March 1 and 11 equal payments from May 2004 to March 2005.

NEW FLEXIBLE ICE PAKS : To allow ticket holders purchasing mini-ticket packages more flexibility the club has introduced 20 and 30 ticket ICE PAKS. Replacing the 6 and 12 game mini plans the ICE PAKS will allow fans to select more than just two tickets per game for some games plus all ICE PAK ticket holders will get priority access to Stanley Cup Playoff tickets. In addition, the new 11-month payment plan makes it easier to budget and pay for their ticket plan.

HOCKEY NIGHT IN FLORIDA CONTEST: As an incentive for ticket package holders and new buyers to commit by the March 1 deadline, the club will award 50 trips for two (2) to Hockey Night in Florida, sponsored by GO Travel Direct. The prize includes airfare, two (2) nights hotel accommodation, a Senators beach shirt and lower bowl tickets to see the Senators play the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday, March 29 and Florida Panthers Wednesday, March 31.

GET INTO THE PLAYOFFS: Fans renewing or purchasing a ticket package by March 1 will get priority access to Stanley Cup Playoff tickets. In addition to great savings in Round 1 and throughout the Stanley Cup playoffs, they will be able to take advantage of our easy payment plan - "Pay-as-we-Play". Under this program ticket holders only make payment for each playoff round as the team advances.

Posted Saturday, January 24, 2004 by admin
Media Advisory: Frostbite Warning
The Medical Officer of Health has issued a Frostbite Warning to
ensure people take appropriate precautions before heading outside and to
encourage homeless people to get in from the cold.

A Frostbite Warning goes into effect when:
* A wind chill of -35 or colder is predicted for the Ottawa area
* Extreme weather conditions, such as a blizzard or ice storm are
predicted
*
* With a wind chill of -35 or colder exposed skin can freeze in as
little as 10 minutes. There is also an increased risk of hypothermia for
people who stay outside for long periods of time without adequate
protection. Overexposure can result in severe injury and even death. The
Medical Officer of Health recommends that you wear several layers of
clothing to keep warm and make sure that the outer layer protects you from
wind and wetness.
*
* The homeless are particularly vulnerable to cold weather. There are
services available to help the homeless including:
* Emergency sleeping spaces in Ottawa shelters
* Street outreach services to encourage homeless people to come in
from the cold
* Provision of emergency transportation and other services by the
Salvation Army

To seek assistance for a homeless person, concerned citizens are encouraged
to call:

The Help for the Homeless Phone Line at 580-2626

Calls are answered by the City of Ottawa Call Centre on a priority basis,
and referrals are made to the appropriate services.

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2004 by admin
ALFREDSSON, HOSSA AND REDDEN NAMED TO ALL-STAR TEAM
The National Hockey League (NHL) announced today that Senators forwards Daniel Alfredsson and Marian Hossa as well as defenceman Wade Redden have been named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the 2004 NHL All-Star game on Sunday, Feb. 8, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

In 45 games this season, Alfredsson has recorded 45 points (19-26), 12 penalty minutes and a +9 rating. Going into tonight's game, Alfredsson was ranked tied for 11th in the NHL in goals (19), tied for 17th in assists (26), tied for 11th in points (45), tied for 15th in game-winning goals (4), tied for 12th in powerplay goals (8), tied for fourth in powerplay assists (17) and fourth in powerplay points (25). Alfredsson has 11 multi-point games, was the December winner of the Senators Molson Cup player of the month award and tied for the October award with Patrick Lalime.

In 46 games this season, Hossa has recorded 51 points (23-28), 30 penalty minutes and a +4 rating. Going into tonight's game, Hossa was ranked tied for fifth in the NHL in goals (23), tied for 13th in assists (28), tied for fifth in points (51), tied for 15th in game-winning goals (4), 23rd in shots (140), tied for 20th in shooting percentage (16.4 %), tied for 4th in powerplay goals (10), sixth in powerplay assists (16) and third in powerplay points (28). Hossa has 13 multi-point games, eight multi-goal games and was the Senators Molson Cup player of the month for November.

In 47 games this season, Redden has recorded 24 points (11-13), including a career high 11 goals, 24 penalty minutes and a +14 rating. Going into tonight's game, Redden was ranked tied for 17th in powerplay goals (7), tied for 20th in plus/minus (+14), seventh in time-on-ice per game (25:53), 10th in shifts per game (31.8), tied for second in defenceman goals (11) and tied for 13th in defenceman points (24). Redden has had four multi-point games, two multi-goal games and has acted as Senators captain on two occasions when Daniel Alfredsson was injured.

This will be Alfredsson's fourth appearance at the All-Star game, having played for the Eastern Conference All-Stars in 1996 and 1997 and the World All-Stars in 1998. It will be Hossa's third appearance, having played for the World All-Stars in 2000 and Eastern Conference All-Stars in 2003. It will be Redden's second appearance, having played for the North American All-Stars in 2002.

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2004 by admin
LOVENBODYPARTS w/ Chris Macphee
LOVENBODYPARTS w/ Chris Macphee

@ Helsinki

Thursday February 12

January 21, 2004 (OTTAWA, CANADA) - On Thursday February 12, 2004 at Helsinki, 15 George St. Ottawa, Canada, LOVENBODYPARTS will

unleash their volatile grooves in an attempt to send their fans into a dancing frenzy once again. Show up early, and be sure to bring your dancing shoes!

Check out our latest single called "Lovenbodyparts"

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Time-slots:

10:00-11:30 Chris MacPhee (Functional Rec., Surface)

11:30-01:00 LOVENBODYPARTS - [ LNBP Media, FÜNF, Peta2.com ]

01:00-03:00 Chris MacPhee (Functional Rec., Surface)

10pm til 3am/ $7 cover / 19+

Related links:
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www.sonicbids.com/LOVENBODYPARTS
www.peta2.com

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For more info:

Radji Millette
LNBP Media 613.864.LNBP
lnbpmedia@lovenbodyparts.com

LOVENBODYPARTS is sponsored by FÜNF

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2004 by admin
MacHomer press release - NAC English Theatre
Rick Miller, actor, man of a million voices and creator of the
extraordinary must-see show of the season, brings his hugely successful
one-man spectacular MacHomer to the NAC Theatre in a special presentation
February 5, 6 and 7 at 19:30.

Imagine Shakespeare's bloody tale of greed, envy, murder and retribution
interpreted by none other than television's supreme anti-heroes of
irreverence, The Simpsons, and you've got a pretty good idea of what
MacHomer is all about. That's it...Homer Simpson as the Scottish traitor;
Mr. Burns as the doomed King Duncan with Smithers playing his so-called son;
Moe the bartender as Witch #2? The imagination runs riot and so does Rick
Miller, impersonating over 50 of the characters from the television series
in this awe-inspiring, energetic performance. This is Shakespeare for the
21st Century and the terrific reviews from both audiences and critics attest
to its popularity.

Rick Miller is a Montréal-trained actor/writer who has performed in 3
languages on 4 continents. As the Artistic Director of WYRD Productions, he
has created and performed 3 award-winning solo shows: Art?, Slightly Bent,
and the worldwide hit MacHomer, which is now entering its 8th year of
touring. Rick's two latest WYRD Productions are co-creations: Into the Ring
(a 'Lord of the Rings' based 2-person play) with Seattle
playwright/performer Dawson Nichols, and Bigger Than Jesus (a one-man
exploration of Christianity) with Toronto playwright/director Daniel Brooks.
Both plays had successful world premieres in 2003, and they will be on tour
through 2005. Rick is one of Canada's most respected multi-disciplinary
performers, with credits ranging from classical theatre to the avant-garde,
from musical theatre to film & television. Rick has most recently been
working with director Robert Lepage on two new projects: Zulu Time (a
'technological cabaret' co-created by Peter Gabriel and Ex Machina), and
Baroque (a multimedia exploration of the Baroque period and String Theory).

MacHomer is directed by Sean Lynch, with Lighting Design & Live Performance
photographs by Beth Kates; Costumes by Veronik Avery; Photography by Michael
Cooper and Graphics by Craig Francis Design. For more information on
MacHomer visit www.machomer.com or www.rfpresents.com.

Tickets for MacHomer are available at the NAC Box Office in person or
through Ticketmaster at 755-1111, and on-line through the Ticketmaster link
on the NAC's web site at www.nac-cna.ca (a service charge applies to all
purchases made through Ticketmaster). Ticket prices are from $27 to $36
(half price for students). Students may also visit the Live Rush(tm) page
online at www.liverushnac.ca to find out how to obtain Live Rush seats
available on a first come-first served basis after 18:00 on the day of
performance.

MacHomer - Listings Info.
* Thursday, February 5; Friday, February 6; and Saturday, February 7,
2004
* School matinees February 4,5,6 at 13:00. Suitable for Grades 7 and
up (ages 12 and up)
* NAC Theatre
* 19:30
* Tickets available at NAC Box Office in person; through Ticketmaster
at 755-1111 or on-line through Ticketmaster link www.nac-cna.ca
* Tickets from $27 to $36. Students $14.50 to $19.
* MacHomer is a Special Presentation of the NAC English Theatre
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For more information, please contact:
Laura Denker
Publicity and Media Relations Coordinator
NAC English Theatre
(613) 947 7000 ext. 389; ldenker@nac-cna.ca
or visit the comprehensive MacHomer website at www.machomer.com or
www.rfpresents.com

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2004 by admin
Feb 13 9pm: Green Rocks! Benefit concert for the Green Party at the Babylon night club
GREEN ROCKS!! - A Green Party of Canada Benefit Concert

Friday February 13th, 2004 - Babylon Night Club (317 Bank St.)
Doors 9PM Licensed 19+
Tickets $7 at the door (All proceeds go to the Green Party)

Featuring the Music of....
Clarke www.clarktheband.com
Andrew Vincent and the Pirates www.kelprecords.com/bands/av/index.html
South of '78
& Fourth

Four local bands have graciously donated their time and effort in a show of
support for the political and social policies promoted by the Green Party:
Democratic reform, social justice and ecological wisdom, to name a few.

This is one of several events being held between now and the next federal
election that will raise necessary funds and increase the profile of the
Green Party in the community.

For more info call 562-4916
From: "Matt Takach - Green Party of Canada -- Parti Vert du Canada"

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2004 by admin
NACO, Jan. 27: Jazz saxophonist David Liebman to give a masterclass by videoconferencing
Legendary jazz saxophonist David Liebman will teach a
masterclass through videoconferencing at the National Arts Centre on
Tuesday, January 27 from 12:00 noon to 14:00 in the Salon. Admission is $10
for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Seating in the Salon is limited.

A masterclass is a one-on-one lesson given by a teacher to a student in
front of and for the benefit of an audience. Masterclasses are of particular
interest and value to music students and teachers of the instrument being
taught, but anyone can appreciate and learn from them. The National Arts
Centre uses the latest in broadband videoconferencing technology to link
students and teachers in different cities for some of these lessons.

For this session, the teacher, David Liebman, will be in New York at the
Manhattan School of Music, while the students will be in Ottawa in the NAC
Salon. The students are Nathan Cepelinski from the Nepean All-City Jazz
Band, Jonathan Stewart from McGill University, Petr Cancura from Carleton
University, and Chet Doxas from McGill University.

David Liebman has consistently placed in the top five of the Downbeat
Critics' Poll in the soprano sax category for the last three decades. David
Liebman has recorded nearly 75 CDs and albums under his own leadership and
been a featured sideman on 100 more. Over 175 original compositions have
been recorded as well. David Liebman took up jazz fulltime after graduating
from New York University. After performing in saxophone/flute position with
the group of legendary Coltrane drummer Elvin Jones, he was hired by Miles
Davis in 1970, and for four years toured and recorded with the master. By
1978, after a world tour with Chick Corea, he formed the David Liebman
Quintet. After several world tours and recordings by the quintet over three
years, he reunited with Richard Beirach. They began performing and recording
as a duo, as well as forming the group Quest, in 1981. In the 1990s The
Liebman Group with Phil Markowitz on keyboards, Vic Juris on guitar, Jamey
Haddad on drums and Tony Marino on bass, recorded several CDs; toured
Europe, Japan and Israel; and pursued a very eclectic, contemporary style.

Liebman has often been featured with top European musicians and his
reputation in Europe has led to numerous big band and radio orchestra
performances.

David Liebman has several books published on a variety of subjects,
instructional videos, published chamber music and has contributed regularly
to various periodicals such as the Saxophone Journal and the Jazz Educators'
Journal. His teaching activities at universities and in clinic settings have
taken him literally around the world, primarily because of his varied
musical interests, expertise on several instruments and ability to
articulate the intricacies of the jazz language, aesthetic and technique.

Tickets for the David Liebman masterclass on Tuesday, January 27 ($10 for
adults; $5 for students and seniors) may be purchased in advance through
Ticketmaster at (613) 755-1111 or through the NAC website at www.nac-cna.ca.
They may also be purchased at the entrance to the Salon on the day of the
masterclass.

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2004 by admin
Ztijolaj & Identidad Guatemala
We would like to invite you to a commemorate the victim's memory of the Spanish embassy masacre in Guatemala, 24 years ago. Come and meet the son of one of them.

Where: Sagrada Familia Church

152 Glenora, Ottawa

When: Saturday January 31 at 5:00 pm

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Free admission

Guatemalan Typical Food will be offer

info: 722 6630 and 778 6524

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2004 by admin
ROGERS TELEVISION PRESENTS THE 2004 ONTARIO MEN'S CURLING CHAMPIONSHIP
Starting Monday, February 2 at 1:30 p.m., Rogers Television presents coverage of the 2004 Ontario Men's Curling Championship, available to Rogers Cable customers.

"Rogers Television is very pleased to provide end to end coverage of the 2004 Ontario Men's Curling Championship for Rogers Cable subscribers for the third consecutive year," says Ray Skaff, Station Manager of Rogers Television 22. "This event will feature some of Canada's top curlers, including Glenn Howard, Mike Harris and defending champion, and Ottawa area resident, Bryan Cochrane, in an exciting format," explains Skaff.

Tune in for coverage of the 2004 Ontario Men's Curling Championship beginning Monday, February 2 at 1:30 p.m. The Special Olympic OCA Final airs at the end of the Men's Semi Final match on Saturday, February 7. The Men's Final airs live Sunday, February 8 at 1:30 p.m. See attached the complete broadcast schedule and list of participating rinks.

This programming is available to Rogers Cable customers as part of the basic cable package.

Rogers Television provides timely and relevant programs about local matters. Every year, our stations produce over 19,000 hours of informative local programming, reinforcing Rogers Cable's commitment to the communities we serve. Rogers Television is a service available exclusively to cable customers as part of the basic service of Rogers Cable Inc., Canada's largest cable company, delivering high quality entertainment, information and communication services to 2.3 million customers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Rogers Television 22 serves the Ottawa community. For more information, visit www.rogerstelevision.com.

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2004 by admin
School's Lunar New Year celebration -Jan 23
Charles H. Hulse Public School is holding a
Lunar New Year Assembly on Friday, January 23 at 10:15 am. Students will
celebrate the Year of the Monkey learning about the Chinese Horoscope, New
Year Traditions and Customs, and will feature a Lion Dance, Tai-Chi
demonstration, Chinese Folkdance and Folksongs.

Charles H. Hulse Public School is located at 2605 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa.

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board currently provides quality
education to almost 78,000 students from junior kindergarten to grade 12.
It operates 118 elementary and 27 secondary schools, as well as a number
of specialized education centres and programs. For more information on the
OCDSB and its many educational opportunities, please visit our web site at
www.ocdsb.edu.on.ca.

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2004 by admin
WEEKEND SPORTS ON ROGERS TELEVISION 22: Ottawa 67's & OUA Basketball
Rogers Television will broadcast the following sporting events for the weekend of Friday, January 23, 2004:

Friday, January 23
7:30pm
OHL Prime Time Ottawa 67's coverage Belleville vs Ottawa

Saturday, January 24
8:00pm
Men's OUA Basketball
following Men's game...
Women's OUA Basketball

Sunday, January 25
2:00pm
OHL Prime Time
Ottawa 67's coverage
Guelph vs Ottawa

Rogers Television provides timely and relevant programs about local matters. Every year, our stations produce over 19,000 hours of informative local programming, reinforcing Rogers Cable's commitment to the communities we serve. Rogers Television is a service available exclusively to cable customers as part of the basic service of Rogers Cable Inc., Canada's largest cable company, delivering high quality entertainment, information and communication services to 2.3 million customers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Rogers Television 22 serves the Ottawa community. For more information, visit www.rogerstelevision.com

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For more information contact:

Jennifer Vuong

Publicity Officer - Rogers Television 22

Telephone: (613) 759-8632

Email: Jennifer.Vuong@rci.rogers.com

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2004 by admin
Bilingual, volunteer-based theatre company highlights Alzheimer Awareness Month
In an homage to those who no longer remember, Productions Nemesis is presenting Slipping Mind, a one-woman play about a family struggling with Alzheimer Disease, to highlight Alzheimer Awareness Month.
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> With Slipping Mind, Ottawa playwright Arianne M. Matte has written a touching tribute to her grandmother.
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> "Slipping Mind is drawn from my own family's experience, from my grandmother's experience with Alzheimer Disease," says Matte. "The story is told from four different points of view. The audience gets to know the woman with the disease, her daughter, her granddaughter and her caregiver. It's poignant, it's sincere, and it's enlightening."
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> Brought to stage by veteran director Patsy Royer, Slipping Mind is premiering at the National Arts Centre at the end of January.
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> Productions Nemesis is producing Slipping Mind with the support of the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa. The Society is promoting the play at its many events and meetings, and the theatre company is pledging to donate a portion of the play's profits to the Society.
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> "I've had the opportunity to read the script and I think it will be entertaining as well as educational," says Kathy Wright, Executive Director of the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa. "Arianne Matte's show Slipping Mind really
> captures many of the feelings and questions a family struggles with when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease."
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> Slipping Mind will be at the National Arts Centre's Fourth Stage on January 30th and 31st at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at the NAC box office, through Ticketmaster, or via Productions Nemesis by calling 567-6673. For more information about Productions Nemesis, visit the web site at www.ProductionsNemesis.org.

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2004 by admin
Shack up with HOTEL on Valentine's Day at Zaphod Beeblebrox
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & HERITAGE BREWERIES
PRESENT...

VALENTINE'S DAY BALL
"slow dance to even the fast songs"

Come if you're single, or if you're happily attached,
and for sure if you're having an affair!

From Toronto - Maple Nationwide/ Universal Recording Artists
Produced by Jordon Zadorozny (Sam Roberts) and Greg O'Shea (Starling)
HOTEL

+ THE POLYTONES

Saturday, February 14 (Doors 8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $6 only at the door.

February 14th - it comes every year. For some, it's a reason to buy flowers, to send candygrams, to recite silly Hallmark poems...
For others, it's a reason to eat a whole tube of cookie dough while watching Legends of the Fall by oneself. This year, whether you fall into the former or the latter, we've got your night planned. Either a) bring your sweetie to Zaphod Beeblebrox to see Hotel and slow dance to even the fast songs, or b) bring your fine self down to the club to perhaps get hit by cupid's arrow while in the crowd... Let your heart dance and your feet will follow. This Valentine's Day shack up with Hotel.

"Hotel seem like the perfect next big thing." - NOW Magazine

"...their intensity can reach incredible highs that defy what most bands are capable of doing." - The Gate

It's rare that a band comes along that has the ability to grab even the casual listener and hold their attention. Hotel is one of the few bands that possess that power. There should be a warning label on this band - Hotel is highly addictive. Hotel is Jack Forrest, Sofia Silva, Miles Billsman, Jordan Kern, and Pete Forde.

With memorable hooks, solid musicianship, Jack Forrest's soaring vocals and deceptively clever lyrics, Hotel's music is a force to be reckoned with. Their sound is contemporary yet heavily influenced by the best of the 80s - early U2, The Cure and Kirk Cameron. They possess a pop sensibility that is instantly infectious and stands up to repeated listening.

Their latest effort is a seven song mini-album called Our Demon Brother, produced by Jordon Zadorozny (Sam Roberts) and Greg O'Shea (Starling, K-OS). It features guest vocal performances by Tara Slone (Joydrop) on "Green Food" and "Striped."

The first single from Our Demon Brother is "Pink Crack" which is doing well at commercial radio right across Canada including Toronto's Edge 102, Winnipeg's CITI FM, Edmonton's The Bear, Vancouver's CFOX and more!

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"The Polytones have grown stylistically without ever losing the focus of what makes a good pop song. Their guitar
sound is fluid and shimmering, while the arrangements and lyrics are simple and uncluttered, conveying emotions
and ideas as powerfully as the best proponents of the tradition, from The Beatles on down through more recent
bands like the USA's Belly."
-Stephen Flood, XPress.

"Ottawa's premier pop band came together as a marrying of some of the city's top names of the indie scene from
years gone by. Brenda Bedford (drums), Lesia Manchulenko (vocals), George Jennings (bass) and Ben Wilson (guitar)
have fused into today's The Polytones, whose hummable, charming ditties are like The Sundays without the
melancholy and Belly with less vocal drama, but equally passionate and poignant."
- Fateema Sayani, XPress.

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HOTEL's web site - http://www.freetinysoap.com
THE POLYTONES' web site - http://www.thepolytones.com

Information:
HOTEL - Linda Woods/ Siren Promotions (416) 209-9854 linda@sirenpromotions.com
THE POLYTONES - Leisa Manchulenko thepolytones@hotmail.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com

Posted Thursday, January 22, 2004 by admin
Ottawa Blues This Week -- 21 January 2004
This is a completely informal update of blues or blues-related events in Ottawa. The mailing list has been compiled from various sources and includes folks who are interested in blues. Please contact me at lizbluesottawa@aol.com to add or delete email addresses from the list and to pass along any comments.
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CONGRATULATIONS to the winners
7th Annual MAPLE BLUES AWARDS
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(presented in Toronto, Monday, January 19)
East coast musician Morgan Davis led the winners with awards for "Recording of the Year", "Male Vocalist of the Year", and "Songwriter of the Year", and sharing recognition for "Producer of the Year" with Alec Fraser. Toronto's Jack de Keyzer was honoured in three categories, including "Entertainer of the Year", "Electric Act of the Year", and "Guitarist of the Year". This year's "Female Vocalist of the Year" is Suzie Vinnick, a Saskatchewan-born musician now living in Toronto. From the West coast, Vancouver Island's Harry Manx earned the "Acoustic Act of the Year" award, and Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne went home with the "Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year" award. This is the second year in a row that both artists have won their respective awards. Halifax natives Shirley Jackson and Tom Bona also garnered awards - Shirley for "Horn Player of the Year" and Tom for "Drummer of the Year", his third consecutive award in this category. Toronto's Rockit 88 Band, led by Bill King, was named "New Artist or Group of the Year". Harp wizard Carlos del Junco was honoured as "Harmonica Player of the Year". "Bassist of the Year" went to Shane Scott. Stony Plain recording artist Duke Robillard received his third consecutive "International Artist of the Year" award. Kitchener's Mel Brown received the 'Blues with a Feeling Award' for his much deserved lifetime contribution to blues music and Elaine Bomberry was named 'Blues Booster of the Year'. This special Maple Blues Award honours an outstanding blues industry contributor.
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Paul Reddick & the Sidemen
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Friday, January 23

Harp-player/vocalist Paul Reddick and his Sidemen have been around Canada for a while, but got particularly noticed with the release of their 4th CD, "Rattlebag" (2001 on NorthernBlues). This CD garnered them and multiple Maple Blues nominations for 2001(and they won ?) and a W.C. Handy nomination in 2002.

AllMusic Guide's Tom Schulte said "Paul Reddick and company dig into the pre-World War II rural blues repertoire. They come up with Delta gems for their tough, electric blues sound. They use studio effects and unexpected equipment to achieve raw, analog visitations of the past blues masters on almost every track. Colin Linden produced and adds signature guitar to this exquisite example of visceral urban blues with clear juke joint roots featuring Reddick's harmonica."

Our last word to Toronto's Richard Flohil, who noted "Any artist whose musical influences include Alan Lomax's field recordings, Dante, American Indian poetry and Sleepy John Estes deserves to have you there to hear him!"
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Beau Kavanagh & the Broken Hearted
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, January 24

From a recent show review for the Ottawa Blues Society newsletter:
"Wow! ... Okay, that's the short version. Beau Kavanagh and the Broken Hearted ... phrases like "tour de force", however seemingly inflated, would not be far off the mark. Wow! (did I already say that?) These kids (yeah, they're depressingly young) play with a maturity and aplomb way beyond their years. Beau Kavanagh (it's the hairstyle) looks like a throwback to the 60's "English Invasion", he plays an old Gibson 175 and his fretwork leaves you breathless. His chord style is very Brian Setzer. The kid's a phenom, to take nothing away from the other players, who were superb. The music varied from the deepest blues to Hendrix ('Red House'), Cream and SRV - all of it very tight. Beau also has some pretty good pipes, so the vocals were more than up to the mark."
(Pat Hertel, OBScene, June 2003)
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE SMALL SCREEN
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ALWAYS check local listings to confirm.

On Bravo - Ottawa Cable Channel 40
http://www.bravo.ca/programlistings/

Monday, January 26 @ 7:30 am
Talkin' Blues: Ladies Blues (2002)
Ladies Blues: the experiences of women in the blues field; interviews with Rita Chiarelli, Sue Foley, Ann Rabson of Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women, and more.

Tuesday, January 27 @ 8:30 pm
Garrett and Dutch Mason: Out of the Blues (2002)
An intimate look at the music legacy blues veteran Dutch Mason is passing along to his son, 19-year-old Nova Scotian Garrett Mason.
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Tony D's 'The Jook Joint'
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Thursdays in January

From Tony D:
"Tony D's 'The Jook Joint' is kicking off the year right with Thursday nights at the Rainbow - January 8th, 15th & 22nd. Also this year we'll be releasing a brand new recording on March 20th. So if you want to hear a taste of some of the new material, come on down, or up, at the Rainbow and we'll promise to heat up your winter nights. Tony D's 'The Jook Joint' - a cross between Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix and Argentinean Surf Tango!"
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REGULAR EVENTS THIS MONTH
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Mondays: Maria Hawkins @ the Rainbow
Tuesdays: Rainbow Open Jam @ 9:30 pm
Wednesdays: Shakedown Blues @ the Bayou
Thursdays: Dinner & acoustic blues @ Tucson's
Thursdays: Blues Jam with Johnny Russell & Mike Ktenas @ Irene's
Fridays: Amaryllis @ the Rainbow ... early show 5-7 pm
Saturday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Guy del Villano & guests @ Royal Oak, Bank St.
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Thursday, January 22
Tony D's Juke Joint @ the Rainbow

Friday, January 23
Kathy Kennedy Band @ the Cumberland Arms
(260 Centrum Blvd, Orleans)

Friday, January 23
The Crowd @ Tucson's

Friday, January 23
The Bayou Project @ the Bayou

Saturday, January 24
Jeff Hagerman & the RLA @ Tucson's

Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2004 by admin
The Well Being - NAC English Theatre
Virtuoso Theatre from South Africa
Comes to Ottawa
The Well Being
By Andrew Buckland, Lara Foot-Newton and Lionel Newton
(collectively known as Mouthpeace)
Directed by Lara Foot-Newton
With Andrew Buckland and Lionel Newton

Ottawa - First seen by Canadian audiences last year at Prairie Theatre
Exchange, The Well Being is a touching, hilarious and provocative piece of
theatre featuring virtuoso performances by the play's collaborative
creators, Andrew Buckland and Lionel Newton. Together with director, Lara
Foot- Newton, these actors have brought to life an idea first conceived of
by Buckland, about a kind of feminine water creature, stranded by a well in
the middle of a desert. Through intensive workshopping and artistic
collaboration, this initial idea has grown into a brilliant piece of
physical theatre with a story that at once moves and enrages. The Well
Being will run in the NAC Studio from January 27 to February 7 (preview
January 26) with performances at 20:00 (Saturday matinees at 14:00).

When young Flo Deluge is violently assaulted, she retires to the outskirts
of her village and begins to dig a deep hole. She becomes the focus of
gossip and speculation culminating in a communal belief that Flo is
responsible for the environmental disasters afflicting the village.

With no more than a roll of newsprint, a watermelon and their own bodies,
the two gifted actors bring an entire village to life, rendering character
with no more than the move of a hand, or the glint of an eye. Buckland and
Newton engage in a dance of trust, where they react to one another, support
one another and, in doing so, produce performances of rare insight,
emotional integrity and intensity both physically and intellectually.
Audiences are delighted, outraged, and awed by this powerful and often
hilarious production.

Mouthpeace Collective is the name used by Lara Foot-Newton, Andrew Buckland
and Lionel Newton when they work together collaboratively. The company has
enjoyed significant international success when The Well Being was performed
at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and at venues in Europe, Canada and South
Africa.

The Canadian tour of The Well Being, a result of the collaborative efforts
of the National Arts Centre, Prairie Theatre Exchange and Catalyst Theatre,
opened in Edmonton at Catalyst January 7-15. The tour moved to Winnipeg's
Prairie Theatre Exchange January 17-22 and then travelled to the nation's
capital.

Tickets for The Well Being are available at the NAC Box Office in person or
through Ticketmaster at 755-1111, and on-line through the Ticketmaster link
on the NAC's web site at www.nac-cna.ca (a service charge applies to all
purchases made through Ticketmaster). Students (with a valid student card)
may purchase half-price tickets at the box office only. Ticket prices are
from $27.50 to $31.50. Students should visit the Live Rush(tm) page online
at www.liverushnac.ca to find out how to obtain Live Rush seats ($9.50)
available on a first-come, first-served basis after 18:00 on the day of
performance.

The Well Being - Listings Info.
* January 27 - February 7 (preview January 26). No performances
Sundays or Mondays (aside from preview)
* NAC Studio
* 20:00 Tuesday through Saturday
* Saturday matinees 14:00, Jan. 31, Feb. 7
* Tickets available at NAC Box Office in person; through Ticketmaster
755-1111 or on-line through Ticketmaster link www.nac-cna.ca
* Tickets from $27.50 (preview $18)
* Pre-Show Chat - An informal discussion before the Saturday Matinee
performance
Saturday, January 31 at 13:00 in the NAC Salon; Guest Speaker: Dr. Marcia
Blumberg
* Thursday Talkbacks - A Post-Performance Question and Answer session
with performers -Thursday, February 5
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For more information contact:
Laura Denker, Publicity and Media Relations Coordinator, NAC English Theatre
(613) 947 7000 ext. 389; ldenker@nac-cna.ca

Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2004 by admin
Safety a priority for OC Transpo
Staff from OC Transpo and the Ottawa Police emphasized today that
public safety and security remain a priority for public transit in Ottawa.

Speaking before the City's Public Works, Transit and Infrastructure Services
Committee, Gordon Diamond, director of Transit Services and acting
Superintendent Charles Bordeleau of the Ottawa Police noted that a
relatively small number of incidents had taken place since November 2003.
They added that the safety of public transit was demonstrated by the
continuing efforts of police and transit staff, who are addressing security
issues.

"Public safety is paramount," said Councillor Janet Stavinga, chair of the
committee. "It's important that OC Transpo security and police are working
together to protect our city's residents. We appreciate the efforts of
transit and police staff to reassure the public of this."

The summary noted that:

* In eight incidents reported between November 25 and January
16, Transit security has responded immediately to all events except one,
which was not reported to OC Transpo until the following day. The prompt
response resulted in 14 arrests by Ottawa Police, as well as seven peace
bans and 12 trespass bans made by Transit Security staff against individuals
found to be acting improperly.
* Despite a dramatic increase in ridership and the addition of
new transit vehicles and properties in the past five years, the number of
security-related incidents has remained relatively constant.
* Transit security and Ottawa Police will not tolerate unruly
conduct and will act accordingly to deal with individuals behaving
inappropriately on Transit properties and vehicles.
* Transit officials will report back to committee February 18
with a complete overview of current Transit security measures and those
planned for the future.

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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2004 by admin
Ottawa youth stamp out tobacco thanks to exposé campaign
Young people in Ottawa are encouraging their peers to expose the
truth about tobacco through an innovative campaign called exposé, which aims
to reduce youth tobacco use. Youth smoking is an adolescent problem, as over
90 per cent of adult smokers began using tobacco before the age of 18. Even
trying cigarettes is risky - 85 per cent of teens who smoke two or more
cigarettes will become regular smokers. Half of all long-term smokers will
die or be disabled by a smoking related illness.

"This anti-tobacco youth campaign is peer-to-peer," says Tristan Roscoe, an
exposé youth facilitator. "We don't tell youth to stop smoking. We tell them
that the tobacco industry is making a pile of money off of them. No one
likes to be controlled that way." Like Tristan, youth facilitators Mitri
Hanna and Kierston Fu were involved in exposé at their high schools last
year and wanted to stay involved, despite attending university this year.
"It makes me mad when I see signs that say 'Cheap Cigarettes,'" states
Kierston. "I just see this as advertising to get kids addicted."

The youth facilitators have held exposé youth summits for dozens of high
school students and now help their peers organize tobacco advocacy
activities in their schools.

Shellyza Moledina, a Grade 11 student at Colonel By Secondary School, says:
"No one deserves to suffer the lifelong consequences of a choice that they
made as a teenager." She leads her school's exposé team, gives classroom
presentations and is involved in promoting the smoking cessation program
Quit 4 Life. Mariève Poirier, a 16-year-old student at École secondaire
catholique Garneau, believes she can be part of reducing or even eliminating
tobacco in her school. Like both of these young women, students in 40 high
schools across Ottawa are taking action through the exposé initiative.

Ottawa's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Cushman, today revealed that
21 per cent - one in five - of this city's high school students are smoking.
These results stem from the Ottawa Student Tobacco Survey, which questioned
more than 17,000 high school students about their attitudes toward tobacco
as well as their smoking behaviour.

"The youth smoking rate is unacceptably high and will lead to devastating
effects for young people later in life," says Dr. Cushman. "I'm pleased that
young people are taking this issue on. They're passionate and gutsy. They
don't preach - they know how to talk to their peers."

Tobacco prevention is a key priority for Ottawa's Public Health branch,
which has received some funding for the exposé project from Health Canada to
promote mass media initiatives. The project draws on the experience of other
youth tobacco control campaigns from the United States that have shown to be
effective in mobilizing youth and in reducing youth smoking. Other partners
of exposé include Ottawa's four school boards, the Ottawa Renegades football
club, the Ottawa 67's hockey team and the Not to Kids Coalition.

Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2004 by admin
OTTAWA'S SEAT DEPOSIT PROGRAM REACHES 17,269
The city of Ottawa's committee to host the 2006 World Junior Championship announced today that its $25 seat-deposit program has now reached 17,269. The committee is made up of representatives from the Ottawa District Hockey Association (ODHA), the Ottawa 67's, Ottawa Senators and the City of Ottawa.

The Ottawa group, along with those from the four other competing cities, made their respective bid presentation to Hockey Canada last Sunday (Jan. 18) in Calgary. The cities in the running are Ottawa, London-Kitchener, Quebec City, Saskatoon and Vancouver.

Hockey Canada will announce the winning city no later than Friday, Jan. 30.

Hockey fans are encouraged to continue to lend their support to the bid by purchasing the $25 per-seat refundable deposits. The deposits will provide fans with the opportunity to purchase a ticket package should Ottawa's bid be successful. Deposits can be made on-line at CapitalTickets.ca, by calling 599-FANS, 1-877-788-FANS and visiting the Corel Centre box office. Should the bid not be successful all deposits will be refunded in full.

For more information, please contact:
Phil Legault, Ottawa Senators (613) 599-0327
Tim Pattyson, Ottawa Senators (613) 599-0239

Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2004 by admin
Ottawa 67's Bus Goes Hi-Tech
Belnet Communications Inc. and the Ottawa 67's have come together to make Ontario Hockey League and communications history. Belnet Communications Inc. has installed the world's first Motionpoint Hi-speed Internet mobile access on the Ottawa 67's team bus. The system makes the long journeys through Ontario and the US more productive for the team members.

The value of education has long been a focal point of Ottawa 67's Owner and Governor, Jeff Hunt. Almost all of the players on the team participate in some form of schooling at the local secondary and post-secondary institutions in Ottawa, and Internet study is becoming more common as school years progress. The access that this system will grant will enhance the team's study efforts during the long down time associated with away games.

However, the system is not all work and no play. Along with access to schooling available on the Internet, the team can also stay in touch with friends and family through applications such as instant messaging and email. The system also doubles as a satellite television receiver allowing the team to receive live broadcasts of NHL games, movies and other television programming.

"This is a great opportunity for our players to use their time effectively on the bus and catch up on some of their school work while we're on the road," Said Ottawa 67's Owner and Governor, Jeff Hunt.

The newly equipped bus will be at Arena Gate 1 of the Ottawa Civic Centre at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 24th, 2004 to take the team to Kingston for a game against the Frontenacs on Saturday night. All media are welcome to come down and see the new technology when the bus arrives on Saturday and to talk to the players about the advantages they will now have. More information about Belnet is available at www.belnet.ca

For more information, please contact Jason O'Connor at 232-6767 x230 or Gord Gifford, Belnet Communications Inc., at 749-4830.

Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2004 by admin
RAIDERS RETURN FROM EDMONTON
The Ottawa Raiders plane touched down the evening of Monday, January 19 completing a weekend that saw them play three games in three days in Alberta against strong competition from the West Division of the NWHL.

The first game against the Edmonton Chimos on Friday, January 16 didn't go as planned with the Raiders losing 8-2 as a jet lagged and shorthanded team tried its best to stop the pressure against the rested Chimos. Erica Olson and Chera Marshall scored goals to take the shutout away from Edmonton.

A refreshed Ottawa team gave the Chimos a different look on Saturday, January 16. Still shorthanded the Raiders put up a valiant effort only to be once again on the short side of a 4-1 game. Krista Black picked up the lone goal for the Raiders.

Sunday, January 16 saw Ottawa match up against the Calgary Oval X-Treme, a team that features National Team members Cassie Campbell and Hayley Wickenheiser. The Raiders Put in their best effort of the weekend and held the X-Treme to only a

2-0 victory.

"Despite the illness and travel the girls still performed well", says Head Coach Marc Latreille. "The last game against Calgary the girls showed that they can compete on the level of a team like the X-Treme" indicated Latreille.

The team suits up again this weekend as they play hosts to the Edmonton Chimos for a three-game series.

Friday, January 23 at 6 pm Barbara Ann Scott Arena

Saturday, January 24 at 6:30 pm Nepean Sportsplex #3

Sunday, January 25 at 11 am Barbara Ann Scott Arena

For more information please contact:

Jason Perrier (613) 599-9165 or perrierj@sympatico.ca

Barry Madigan (613) 591-1021 or bmadigan1021@rogers.com

Visit our web site at www.ottawaraiders.com or www.nwhlhockey.com

Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2004 by admin
Coming Up in the ByWard Market.
ByWard Market Mardi Gras

Tuesday February 3 to Monday February 9

Experience the thrill of Mardi Gras in Ottawa's exceptional ByWard Market. Warm your spirits and join in the excitement every day, all week long!

Take part in a variety of activities, for those of all ages, and discover what this area's great shops, restaurants, and bars have to offer.

For more information, visit WWW.OTTAWAMARDIGRAS.COM

Winterlude Stew Cook-Off

Friday February 6 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Outside - South end of ByWard Market Building

(55 ByWard Market Square at George and ByWard)

Treat yourself to a great lunch - for a great cause!

Enjoy all-you-can-eat stew prepared by over a dozen ByWard Market restaurants for only 10 dollars.

Then cast your vote for your favourite stew.

Proceeds will be donated to the Ottawa Centre for Crime Prevention.

Volleyball on Snow Tournament

Monday February 9 from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.

At the Whiskey Bar (112 York Street)

Local teams compete to win great prizes and bragging rights in this fun and exciting winter volleyball tournament.

Proceeds will be donated to the Ottawa Centre for Crime Prevention.

Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2004 by admin
NAC 2004 Summer Music Institute
Applications are now being accepted for the 2004 National
Arts Centre Summer Music Institute. With National Arts Centre Orchestra
Music Director Pinchas Zukerman as its Artistic Director, the Summer Music
Institute (SMI) includes the NAC Young Artists Programme (June 11 to July 3,
2004) and the NAC Conductors Programme (June 21 to 29, 2004). The NAC Young
Composers Programme also continues in 2004 with application by invitation
only.

Applications to the Summer Music Institute can be made online at the
National Arts Centre website www.nac-cna.ca. On the main page, click the
"Summer Music Institute 2004" box and follow the links to each programme
for full details and audition requirements. Otherwise, interested students
may contact Christy Harris at (613) 947-7000, ext. 568, or write for
information to the NAC Summer Music Institute, P.O. Box 1534, Station B,
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1P 5W1.

The NAC Young Artists Programme was created by Pinchas Zukerman in 1999 in
order to provide gifted young musicians with training at the highest level
in chamber music and individual instruction for strings and piano. The
Programme seeks to identify and foster young musical talent through
intensive instruction led by a highly respected and internationally renowned
faculty.

This year's faculty is headed by Pinchas Zukerman and co-Artistic Director
Patinka Kopec, of the Manhattan School of Music (both on violin and viola);
and includes among others Hans Jorgen Jensen of Chicago's Northwestern
University (cello); Joel Quarrington, principal double bass of the NAC
Orchestra (double bass); Tatiana Goncharova of the Manhattan School of Music
(piano); Joseph Kalichstein of the Juilliard School of Music (piano); Steven
Dann of Toronto's Royal Conservatory of Music, (chamber music); and Michael
Tree of the Manhattan School of Music (chamber music).

Now in its sixth year, the Young Artists Programme has tripled in size to
over 30 students. Participants will be in residence at the University of
Ottawa for three and a half weeks of private instruction, masterclasses, and
chamber music training, and will participate in a final chamber music
concert. Some will perform in chamber ensembles for the NAC Conductors
Programme and may perform with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in the
final concert of the Conductors Programme.

Application to the Young Artists Programme requires a CD or VHS videotape
audition and an updated music resume.

The NAC Conductors Programme is now in its fourth year under master
conductors Jorma Panula and Pinchas Zukerman. Its goal is to provide a
valuable opportunity in Canada for conductors to develop under the expert
guidance of accomplished orchestra leaders. A maximum of eight participants
from Canada and abroad will participate in nine days of intensive study in a
masterclass format. In the final two days of the programme up to four
participants will have the opportunity to rehearse and conduct the National
Arts Centre Orchestra in a public performance at the National Arts Centre in
Southam Hall. Conducting sessions for each participant will be videotaped,
and these videos used as the basis for detailed discussion each day. All
programme sessions will be open to auditors.

Acceptance to the Conductors Programme is based on submitted materials,
level of experience and recommendations from recognized musical and
conducting sources.

In order to ensure greater access to the Young Artists Programme, the NAC
Foundation offers many opportunities for full and partial scholarship made
possible by the support of individuals and families in Ottawa, Canada, and
the United States. Canadian participants will automatically be considered
for full scholarships.

The National Arts Centre Summer Music Institute is funded by the National
Youth and Education Trust with support by TELUS (founding partner of the
Trust), CGI Group Inc., SunLife Financial, supporters and patrons of the
National Arts Centre Gala, and the National Arts Centre Foundation Donor's
Circle. The NAC also gratefully acknowledges the leadership support of Dr.
William and Phyllis Waters, Mrs. Jeanne Fuller and Maestro Pinchas Zukerman.

The Young Artists Programme is sponsored in association with Galaxie, the
Continuous Music Network

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For more information please contact:
Jane Morris, Marketing Officer, National Arts Centre Orchestra
(613) 947-7000, ext. 335 jmorris@nac-cna.ca

Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2004 by admin
Youth raise tobacco awareness on Weedless Wednesday
The City together with Ottawa's four school boards and other
community partners are working with youth on a Smoke-Free Youth Project,
exposé, which aims to set new standards for youth tobacco control campaigns
in Canada.

Three first year university students involved in exposé as well as two high
school students from Colonel By Secondary School and École secondaire
catholique Garneau will highlight their work in tobacco control that
encourages their peers to examine the facts, express their thoughts and
expose the truth about tobacco. Dr. Robert Cushman, Medical Officer of
Health, will also be on hand to discuss the epidemic of youth smoking in
Ottawa. Based on survey results, 21% of Ottawa high school students say
they smoke.

Date: January 21, 2004 - Weedless
Wednesday
Time: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Location: Colonel By High School, Library
2381 Ogilvie Road, Gloucester

Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2004 by admin
Dead Poet Robert Burns Promotes Ottawa Man's Musical Invention
Well even though the guy's been dead for 200 years, he's promoting a revolutionary new musical instrument invented by a guy in Ottawa (who's still alive and was when he invented it) that's taking the international Celtic music scene by storm. Basically, it's a saxophone for bagpipers and it's called the Highland Hornpipe.

"I have, at last, gotten one." wrote Robert Burns in 1794, after acquiring his very own hornpipe. Only his was made of nasty animal bits like the hinder thigh-bone of a sheep and a Highland cattle horn. Now in 2004 Duncan Gillis, professional Celtic musician and recording artist, using modern hygienic non-animal materials and saxophone technology has invented a hornpipe specifically for Scottish bagpipe players. and it is catching on with world-champions from Scotland to Japan and back to Canada. This may be the most important technological development in traditional Celtic music since. well o.k.,there haven't been many. It's the first! The Highland Hornpipe will put Ottawa on the map of Scotland! See and hear the Highland Hornpipe at www.highlandhornpipe.com

And, hey! If you act now, you too can see and hear the inventor perform on this unique and revolutionary new instrument with Scottish singer Bobby Watt for Robbie Burns Day, Sunday Jan. 25th, 4:00 p.m. at the Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield, Quebec. (Haggis involved. N.B. Duncan Gillis, the inventor cannot take any responsibility for attendees or their dependants for any complications that may arise due ingestion of anything identifiable or otherewise as'food')

That's what! So there.

"This is the next thing. The music played on the Highland Hornpipe will be the next big wave." an observer

"The Highland Hornpipe is here to stay." an owner

Contact:

Duncan Gillis

Free Tinker Instruments

Ottawa, Canada

613-237-8027

ceol@highlandhornpipe.com

www.highlandhornpipe.com

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
CTV Announces Canadian Idol Audition Tour Details
It has been just nine months since Kingston
waiter Ryan Malcolm made a two-hour trek to Ottawa to audition for Canadian
Idol. Now, CTV returns to the city where it all began for Malcolm to kick off
its search for Canada's next singing superstar. CTV announced today that the
nine-city, 11-week Canadian Idol audition tour begins Feb. 13 in Ottawa. The
tour travels eastward to Halifax (Feb. 23), St. John's (Feb. 29) and Montreal
(March 4) before arriving in Toronto (March 11). Following a brief three-week
hiatus, the tour resumes in Winnipeg (April 6), travels to new audition cities
Regina (April 14) and Edmonton (April 19) and wraps up in Vancouver
(April 27).
Today's announcement is timed with the premiere of American Idol, tonight
at 8 p.m. ET on CTV.
Auditions are open to all Canadians between the ages of 16 and 26 as of
February 1, 2004. Producers have selected venues to accommodate an expected
larger turnout (last year, over 16,000 auditioned) and, as the tour begins two
months earlier than last year, to facilitate line-ups indoors.
The auditions will be held as follows (all dates are subject to change):
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Halifax Monday, February 23 Halifax Metro Centre
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St. John's Sunday, February 29 Delta St. John's Hotel & Conference
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Montreal Thursday, March 4 Le Centre Mont-Royal
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Toronto Thursday, March 11 SkyDome
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Regina Wednesday, April 14 TBA
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Edmonton Monday, April 19 TBA
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Vancouver Monday, April 26 TBA
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"Today marks the start of another magical journey for thousands of
Canadians and millions of viewers," said Susanne Boyce, President of
Programming for CTV and Chair of the Media Group. "If the response to the
first season of Canadian Idol is any indication, we're in store for another
extraordinary year."
Once again, all audition information for Canadian Idol can be found
on-line at www.idol.ctv.ca, the on-line portal for the series. CTV also
announced today a new application process for those planning to audition: Idol
hopefuls should visit www.idol.ctv.ca to "RSVP" for the auditions and to
download and complete the Regional Release Form which must be brought to the
auditions. (Release Forms will also be made available in each city). Those
planning to audition can also find on the Web site helpful Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs), audition tips, and the complete rules and regulations, a
summary of which follows:
- Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants.
- All competitors must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 26 on February 1, 2004.
- Applicants should download, complete and bring with them to the
audition the Regional Release Form found online.
- Two pieces of ID (i.e. birth certificate, driver's license, passport
etc.) including recent photo ID must be presented at the audition.
- Applicants under the age of majority in their province must bring the
Regional Release Form, available online, signed by their parent or
guardian.
- Applicants are ineligible if they are under contract for any
entertainment related talent (including modeling).
- Applicants should be prepared to sing two songs a capella; no music
accompaniment is permitted.
- Applicants should be prepared to spend up to four days in the audition
process. Applicants will be processed on a first come, first seen
basis. All applicants in line by 8 a.m. on the first day of auditions
will have the chance to audition.
In December, CTV announced the return of Canadian Idol for a second
season, featuring host Ben Mulroney, judges Farley Flex, Jake Gold, Sass
Jordan and Zack Werner and correspondent Jon Dore. The second season, expected
to debut this summer, builds on the enormous success last summer of the
original Canadian Idol. Recognized as one of the best productions of the Idol
format in the world, Canadian Idol become Canada's most-watched (English-
language) Canadian series since the advent of electronic measurement. Indeed,
almost 6.5 million viewers tuned in during the two-hour finale last September.
PHOTO NOTE: High-resolution photography for Canadian Idol can be found in
the Canadian Idol Media Centre at www.ctvmedia.ca.

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
The Well Being at the NAC

Virtuoso Theatre from South Africa
Comes to Ottawa
The Well Being
By Andrew Buckland, Lara Foot-Newton and Lionel Newton
(collectively known as Mouthpeace)
Directed by Lara Foot-Newton
With Andrew Buckland and Lionel Newton

Ottawa - First seen by Canadian audiences last year at Prairie Theatre
Exchange, The Well Being is a touching, hilarious and provocative piece of
theatre featuring virtuoso performances by the play's collaborative
creators, Andrew Buckland and Lionel Newton. Together with director, Lara
Foot- Newton, these actors have brought to life an idea first conceived of
by Buckland, about a kind of feminine water creature, stranded by a well in
the middle of a desert. Through intensive workshopping and artistic
collaboration, this initial idea has grown into a brilliant piece of
physical theatre with a story that at once moves and enrages. The Well
Being will run in the NAC Studio from January 27 to February 7 (preview
January 26) with performances at 20:00 (Saturday matinees at 14:00).

When young Flo Deluge is violently assaulted, she retires to the outskirts
of her village and begins to dig a deep hole. She becomes the focus of
gossip and speculation culminating in a communal belief that Flo is
responsible for the environmental disasters afflicting the village.

With no more than a roll of newsprint, a watermelon and their own bodies,
the two gifted actors bring an entire village to life, rendering character
with no more than the move of a hand, or the glint of an eye. Buckland and
Newton engage in a dance of trust, where they react to one another, support
one another and, in doing so, produce performances of rare insight,
emotional integrity and intensity both physically and intellectually.
Audiences are delighted, outraged, and awed by this powerful and often
hilarious production.

Mouthpeace Collective is the name used by Lara Foot-Newton, Andrew Buckland
and Lionel Newton when they work together collaboratively. The company has
enjoyed significant international success when The Well Being was performed
at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and at venues in Europe, Canada and South
Africa.

The Canadian tour of The Well Being, a result of the collaborative efforts
of the National Arts Centre, Prairie Theatre Exchange and Catalyst Theatre,
opened in Edmonton at Catalyst January 7-15. The tour moved to Winnipeg's
Prairie Theatre Exchange January 17-22 and then travelled to the nation's
capital.

Tickets for The Well Being are available at the NAC Box Office in person or
through Ticketmaster at 755-1111, and on-line through the Ticketmaster link
on the NAC's web site at www.nac-cna.ca (a service charge applies to all
purchases made through Ticketmaster). Students (with a valid student card)
may purchase half-price tickets at the box office only. Ticket prices are
from $27.50 to $31.50. Students should visit the Live Rush(tm) page online
at www.liverushnac.ca to find out how to obtain Live Rush seats ($9.50)
available on a first-come, first-served basis after 18:00 on the day of
performance.

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
City encourages residents to take part in annual Quit Smoking Contest
The City of Ottawa's Public Health and Long Term Care Branch is
committed to reducing cigarette smoking, the number one preventable cause of
death in Canada. The impact on citizens remains an unacceptable health
burden, not only in Ottawa, but throughout the province. Initiatives such as
the Quit Smoking 2004 Contest are designed to help smokers quit.

"Whether you have been smoking for months or years, there is never a better
time to quit smoking than now. Believe you can do it," says Dr. Robert
Cushman, Medical Officer of Health. "Maybe you have already tried several
times and are ready to try again. Practice quitting. Learn skills that will
help you stop smoking and remain smoke-free."

To participate in the contest, smokers must stop smoking by March 1, 2004
and remain smoke-free for the entire month. Participants must be 19 years
and over and currently living in Ontario. The deadline for registration is
February 29, 2004. Prizes include a Mini Cooper automobile and Toshiba Home
Theatre in a Box systems. Visit the contest Web site at
www.quitsmokingontario.ca for more detail.

Signing up early has it benefits as smokers go through a number of stages
before they can successfully quit. Early registrants will have time to
mentally and physically prepare to butt out on March 1. A buddy is also
required to help keep them on track when the going gets tough.

Smokers who butt out will also experience immediate benefits. Within 48
hours of quitting, their lungs start to clear, their blood pressure and
pulse rate have returned to normal, and they are well on their way to
reducing the risk of heart attacks and lung cancer.

For more information, individuals can talk to their doctor about products
and medications or call the City's Public Health Info Line at 724-4179 for
support and resources available.

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
NACO, Jan. 29-31: NAC Orchestra presents "Evelyn Hart and Friends"
The National Arts Centre Orchestra presents Evelyn Hart and
Friends: From the Heart a dance concert starring Canada's most beloved prima
ballerina Evelyn Hart together with dance partners, Rex Harrington of the
National Ballet of Canada and Arionel Vargas from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet,
and Canadian singer Ann Mortifee. The Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Music
Director, Earl Stafford, who with Hart developed the magical lineup of
orchestral ballet music and dance performance, will conduct the NAC
Orchestra for these CJOH Pops concerts from Thursday, January 29 to
Saturday, January 31 at 20:00 in the NAC's Southam Hall.

A feast for Evelyn Hart fans, the programme was chosen to feature Hart,
perhaps the most expressive dancer the world has ever seen, performing in a
variety of styles from classical, to romantic, to dramatic to modern. It
includes a rare performance of the Belong pas de deux, a sinuous and sensual
duet to music by Syrinx that helped propel Hart to world stardom when she
captivated judges and audience to become the first Canadian winner of the
Gold Medal at the International Ballet Competition in Varna, Bulgaria, as
well as the rarely awarded Certificate of Exceptional Artistic Achievement.
Canadian choreographer Norbert Vesak won Gold for choreographing Belong and
Earl Stafford won Gold for piano accompaniment at the same competition. Hart
with Arionel Vargas will now dance Belong for the first time ever to a full
orchestral score arranged for the NAC Orchestra by Stafford.

Evelyn Hart will also perform the famous Dying Swan solo to the music of
Saint-Saëns performed by NAC Orchestra principal cello Amanda Forsyth and
harpist Manon Le Comte. With Rex Harrington she will be the White Swan from
Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, and with Arionel Vargas she will be La Dame aux
Camélias with Earl Stafford accompanying her on piano in the second movement
of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1.

Ann Mortifee, the evocative Vancouver singer whose connection with the Royal
Winnipeg Ballet began with the music she wrote and sang for The Ecstasy of
Rita Joe, one of the company's most successful creations, will connect the
dance pieces together with several of her own songs: "Hollow Reed", "Born to
Live", "The Jester", "Are You Lonely", "Phoenix", and "Baptism".

The programme also features the National Arts Centre Orchestra performing
some of Hart's favourite ballet music: excerpts from Prokofiev's Romeo and
Juliet, the finale of Swan Lake, and excerpts from Stravinsky's The
Firebird. A surprise finale will unite the whole ensemble in music, song and
dance.

Award-winning ballerina Evelyn Hart is an internationally renowned dancer
and one of Canada's most treasured artists. After studying in the Royal
Winnipeg Ballet School, she joined the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in 1976,
becoming a soloist in 1978 and principal dancer in 1979. With the Royal
Winnipeg Ballet, Evelyn has toured throughout North America, Europe and
Asia. A popular guest artist, she has also appeared with numerous leading
ballet companies on stages throughout the world. A Companion of the Order of
Canada, Hart was also inducted into Canada's prestigious Walk of Fame on
June 23, 2000.
Ann Mortifee is respected as one of Canada's most outstanding and unique
performing artists. Known throughout the world for her passionate and honest
performances, Ann has released eight albums, written three musicals, and
several ballet and film scores. She has worked as a keynote speaker
for conferences on such concerns as the use of creativity in
healing, death and dying, environmental and women's issues. She received the
Order of Canada in 1992 for her outstanding contribution to the healing and
performing arts in Canada.
Rex Harrington has remained throughout his 20 years with The National Ballet
of Canada one of the most consistently admired and popular of all the
company's performers. His exceptional dramatic flair, bold physicality and
instinct for characterization have also won him accolades internationally
and he is one of the finest male dancers of his generation. He graduated
from the National Ballet School in 1981 and joined the National Ballet of
Canada two years later becoming a Principal Dancer in 1988. He has partnered
Evelyn Hart in guest performances around the world.
Arionel Vargas danced with the Teatro Rio de Janeiro in Brazil after
studying at Cuba's national dance school in Havana. He won a gold medal at
Brazil's International Ballet Competition in 1995 and also won a bronze
medal at the New York International Ballet Competition in 1996. He joined
the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in 1996, and was promoted to soloist in 1998 and
principal dancer in 2000.
Earl Stafford was appointed Music Director and Principal Conductor for the
Royal Winnipeg Ballet in 1984. In addition to his work with the company he
has served on the faculty of the Banff Centre, School for the Arts, been
Music Director for Rainbow Stage, and is currently enjoying a very active
career as guest conductor with many of Canada's orchestras. Internationally,
Earl has appeared with the Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra, Hungarian
State Opera Orchestra, Theatre Harmony Orchestra of Moscow and the National
Orchestra of Peru.

The National Arts Centre Orchestra will present Evelyn Hart and Friends:
From the Heart from January 29 to 31. Tickets for these CJOH Pops Series
concerts are on sale now at $34.50, $48.50, $50.00, $59.00 and $61.00, with
box seats at $86.00 (GST and Facility Fee included) at the NAC Box Office
(Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with
surcharges) at 613-755-1111. Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the
NAC's web-site at www.nac-cna.ca. Half-price tickets for students in all
sections of the hall are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon
presentation of a valid student ID card.

-30-

Jane Morris
Marketing and Communications Officer
Agente de marketing et communications
National Arts Centre Orchestra/Orchestre du Centre national des Arts
Telephone/Téléphone: (613) 947-7000 x 335
Fax: (613) 996-2828

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS ARE COMING TO THE COREL CENTRE: APRIL 6
The Corel Centre today announced the world famous Harlem
> Globetrotters will return to Ottawa on April 6 at 7 p.m. The Globetrotters
> are bigger, funnier and better than ever and they will take to the court
> against the New York Nationals. The Globetrotters are teaming up with
> Burger King for the 2004 Harlem Globetrotters world tour.
>
> "This is our 78th season and we're enthusiastic as ever about providing
> families with quality entertainment. It's great to see fans of all
> backgrounds come out for a Globetrotter game - the kind of special event
> that can be shared by everyone," said team owner and chairman Mannie
> Jackson. "We've added many new elements to the game this year, but we keep
> the traditional fun that is synonymous with and unique to the Harlem
> Globetrotters."
>
> The Globetrotters will continue the tradition of:
> * Introducing several new and amazing ball-handling and comic routines
> during every game
> * A 30-minute "meet and greet" session at the conclusion of the game;
> each child has an opportunity to meet a Globetrotter
> * Building bridges in every community they play; by continuing to
> visit schools, hospitals and youth based organizations. In the last ten
> years the organization has donated over $10 million to local and national
> charities
>
> Tickets for the Harlem Globetrotters go on sale Monday, February 2 at 10
> a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Corel Centre box office,
> www.capitaltickets.ca and to charge by phone at 599-FANS or toll-free at
> 877-788-FANS.
>
> Ticket prices are $14, $19, $30 and $49 (VIP seats) with courtside seats
> also available. The prices include all taxes and CRF, but exclude
> convenience charges. For information on group (15 or more) pricing and
> discounts, fans can call 599-0116.
>
> The Harlem Globetrotters have played in 117 countries and for 120 million
> fans worldwide. In 2002, the organization was inducted into the Naismith
> Basketball Hall of Fame. They have also been recognized as the most
> popular sports team by the 2002, 2000 and 1999 Q Ratings.
>
> For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters and to
> purchase team merchandise, visit the team's official Web site:
> www.harlemglobetrotters.com. To download photos, please contact the
> Globetrotters public relations department for access.
>
> Burger King is the title sponsor of the Globetrotters World Tour, Fall
> College Tour and Summer Youth Basketball Camps. Founded in 1954, Burger
> King has more than 11,000 locations in all 50 states and 58 countries and
> territories around the world.
>
> For further information, please contact:
> Tim Pattyson - Corel Centre, (613) 599-0239
> Deirdre Kline - Globetrotters, (602) 258-0000

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
Ottawa Blues and Jazz Guides 19 January 2004
This week's live blues & jazz listings are now
up-to-date on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide.
I've changed the format to add new links. To find
out what's on, just click these links:

This Week's Special Music Links:

* W.E.N. - Week's Event News

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/thisweek.html

* W.O.W. - Web O' Week

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/weboweek.html

* V.O.W. - Venue O' Week

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/vow.html

* P.O.W. - Profile O' Week

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/prbluestone.html

* S.O.C. - Spotlight on Cool

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/xtracool.html

* F.O.W. - Feature O' Week

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/cds.html

This week's featured artists are:

Blues artist

Jeff Hagerman & The R.L.A. at Tucson's

Jazz artist:

Saffron Jazz Band at Blackbird Café

Click for more on what they're doing this week:

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/weboweek.html

What's news in jazz & blues? Here's the link to use:

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/watznewz.html

Check out The Bayou Music Club, Ottawa South's only all-music club, at its new web
address www.thebayou.ca to find out what the live music scene there is like.
It's quite hot and doesn't cost a lot.

If you'd like to know more about or book a blues, jazz
or swing band or artist, check out this link:

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/proflist.html

You can help spread the word on the local blues and
jazz happenings in the Ottawa area. Why not pass on this
e-mail to anyone you know who'd be interested in
keeping up on what's going on in the Ottawa live music
scene and suggest that they subscribe to this weekly
reminder service?

If you know of any events or other information I've either
missed or gotten wrong in these guides send me the details, please.
And, if you don't wish to keep getting these notices,
e-mail jim.roy1@sympatico.ca and let me know.

Jim Roy's Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www./ottawabluesjazz
Other ways to get there:
http://clik.to/ottawablues or http://clik.to/ottawajazz
Support credits: www.ncf (National Capital Freenet)
www.devant.com (Rob Mainwaring)

Get your weekly Ottawa blues & jazz event reminders, e-mail
jim.roy1@sympatico.ca

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
Corey Locke Named OHL Player of the Week
The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Ottawa 67's forward Corey Locke is the OHL Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday January 18 after scoring five goals and five assists for ten points in three games.

Locke, the 67's captain, had a goal and two assists in a 4-3 win over the Peterborough Petes on January 16. He followed up with a goal and two assists in a 3-2 win over the Petes on January 17 and concluded the week with three goals and an assist in a 6-4 win over the Kingston Frontenacs on January 18.

The 19-year-old Newmarket native is the OHL scoring leader with 34 goals and 44 assists for 78 points in 41 games. He will represent the Eastern Conference in the OHL All-Star Classic next Tuesday in Peterborough.

For further details, please contact Jason O'Connor at 232-6767 ext. 230.

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
Coaching is not just for athletes anymore
Coaching is not just for athletes anymore -
Friday, January 23rd, 6:00 to 7:30 pm. - Ottawa-Gatineau
Attend the first of a series of monthly FREE Introduction to Fearless Living (www.fearlessliving.org)
with Marguerite Tennier, M.A., Canada's only Certified Fearless Living Coach, featured in Chatelaine November and December 2003.. Change forever how you perceive yourself and the world. Whether you want to lose weight, avoid burnout or learn to take healthy risks, Fearless Living is for you.
For information and direction, call: Marguerite Tennier at 243-8106 or visit: www.canadascoach.com and email Marguerite.

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
Conférence RÉUSSIR, C'EST QUOI?
Conférence RÉUSSIR, C'EST QUOI? Comment la pédagogie Waldorf peut inspirer parents et professeurs pour mener les enfants vers leurs succès? Discipline, matières scolaires, hyperactivité, concentration, violence. Où en sommes-nous en tant qu'éducateurs? Sylvie Hétu, conférencière internationale, propose une conférence réflexion afin d'explorer la pédagogie Waldorf comme outil pédagogique et éducationel privilégié pour toutes les personnes soucieuses de l'évolution saine des enfants. Mardi le 20 janvier à 19h30, à l'école élémentaire publique Le Trillium, 135 rue Alice, secteur Vanier. Informations, Céline 748-6048.

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
Les Prix GOLDEN CHERRY Awards
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS / APPEL DE CANDIDATURES

Les Prix Golden Cherry Awards
A Galerie SAW Gallery event / Un événement de la Galerie SAW Gallery
Saturday, March 6, 2004 at 7PM / Le samedi 6 mars 2004 à 19h
Deadline to submit nominations: February 15, 2004
Date limite pour proposer des candidats: Le 15 février 2004

The Golden Cherry Awards is an interdisciplinary arts event created to celebrate and acknowledge local talent in the Ottawa and Gatineau regions. Prior to the event, people are invited to nominate artists in more than 40 categories. During the evening¹s festivities, which will include live musical acts from the 5 nominated Best Bands, people will be able to vote for nominees by buying red dots and sticking them beside the names of their choice. The votes for each prize will be tallied and announced during the evening. A special guest host will MC.

Les Prix Golden Cherry est un événement interdisciplinaire créé pour célébrer le talent des artistes des régions d¹Ottawa et de Gatineau. Vous pourrez proposer des candidats d'Ottawa et Gatineau ¦uvrant dans les domaines de la danse, de l'art contemporain, des arts médiatiques, de la critique d'art, de la musique et du théâtre. La soirée sera animée par un(e) invité(e) surprise. Ne manquez pas cet événement unique, où vous pourrez voter en achetant des petits collants rouges au prix de 1 $ chacun et les coller à côté des noms de votre choix!

Please note that we will only accept one nomination list per person (one nominee per category). You do not need to nominate a candidate for every prize. / Veuillez noter que nous n¹accepterons qu¹une seule liste de candidats par personne (un-e seul-e candidat-e par catégorie). Il n¹est pas nécessaire de proposer un candidat dans chaque catégorie.

GENERAL / GÉNÉRAL

Best Critic / Meilleur(e) critique

Best Philanthropist / Meilleur(e) mécène

Most Dedicated Volunteer / Bénévole le/la plus dévoué(e)

Best Cultural Worker / Meilleur(e) travailleur-e culturel-le

Best Festival / Meilleur festival

Sexiest Artist / L¹artiste le/la plus sexy

Biggest Ego / L¹artiste le/la plus égocentrique

Best Arts Organization / Meilleur organisme artistique

Biggest Architectural Eyesore / Pire désastre architectural

VISUAL AND MEDIA ARTS / ARTS VISUELS ET ARTS MÉDIATIQUES

Best Gallery / Meilleure galerie

Best Photgrapher / Meilleur(e) photographe

Best 3-D Work / Meilleure oeuvre 3-D

Best 2-D Work / Meilleure oeuvre 2-D

Best Filmmaker / Meilleur(e) cinéaste

Best Video Artist / Meilleur(e) vidéaste

Best Emerging Artist / Meilleur(e) artiste de la relève

Best Graphic Designer / Meilleur(e) designer graphique

DANCE

Best Production / Meilleure production

Best Choreographer / Meilleur(e) chorégraphe

Best Company / Meilleure compagnie

Best Dancer / Meilleur danseur meilleure danseuse

Best B-Boy or B-Girl / Meilleur(e) B-Boy ou B-Girl

Best Camel Toe / Les collants les plus serrés

THEATRE / THÉÂTRE

Best Company / Meilleure compagnie

Best Actor / Meilleur(e) comédien(ne)

Best Director / Meilleur(e) metteur-e en scène

Most Overblown Production / Production la plus pompière

Best Playwright / Meilleur(e) dramaturge

MUSIC

Best Band / Meilleur groupe musical

Best Singer-Songwriter / Meilleur(e) chanteur-se-interprète

Best Live Performance / Meilleure prestation publique

Best DJ / Meilleur(e) dj

Best Local Label / Meilleure étiquette locale

Best Indie Record Store / Meilleur magasin indépendant pour la musique

Best Radio Show / Meilleur programme à la radio

Best Experimental, Electro-Acoustic or Electronica / Meilleure musique expérimentale, électro-acoustique ou électronique

Best Sex Face / Meilleures expressions faciales sexuelles

LITERATURE / LITTÉRATURE

Best Zine / Meilleure zine

Best Poet / Meilleur(e) poète

Best Fiction / Meilleure oeuvre de fiction

Best Erotica / Meilleure oeuvre érotique

Most Incomprehensible Writing / Les écrits les plus incompréhensibles

Best Indie Bookstore / Meilleure librairie indépendante

Please return this nomination form either by email (sawprogramming@artengine.ca) or by mail at:
Veuillez s.v.p. retourner ce formulaire par courriel au sawprogramming@artengine.ca ou à l¹adresse suivante:

Les Prix Golden Cherry Awards
Galerie SAW Gallery
67, rue Nicholas Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B9

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
Jan 21 7pm: NAFTA'S 10th Birthday: Time to Celebrate? The Free Trade Agenda and Human Rights in Mexico
Jan 21 7pm: NAFTA'S 10th Birthday: Time to Celebrate? The Free Trade Agenda and
Human Rights in Mexico

NAFTA'S 10th Birthday: Time to Celebrate?
The Free Trade Agenda and Human Rights in Mexico
January 21, 2004 7:00pm-9:00pm
Volunteer Canada, 330 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario
FREE

Speakers:

Ed Broadbent - Former President of Rights and Democracy

Laura Macdonald - Carleton University

VictorQuintana - Participant in the Mexican Peasants' Movement, El Campo No
Aguanta Mas

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Erin Simpson
APG Program Officer
esimpson@ccic.ca
tel: 613-241-7007 ext. 320

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
MONDAY, FEB. 9 - WINTER WONDERS WALK AT TUCKER HOUSE, 10:30A - 1:00P.
Don't miss this opportunity to discover the wonders of the winter landscape at
Tucker House Renewal Centre, 1731 Tucker Road, Clarence-Rockland, ON.

The walk will be led by veteran naturalist Frank Pope, past president and
honorary life member of the Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club. If there is lots
of snow bring snow shoes or skis if you have them (a couple pairs of snow shoes
are available at TH), and a bag lunch, camera and note book if you wish.

Stay to eat your lunch and talk over the highlights of the walk in the warmth
and comfort of historic Tucker House. Hot drinks provided.

Cost $5. RSVP to Paige Dampier, 236-0758.

If weather is very bad, walk will be postponed till Feb. 16.

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
OTTAWA'S SEAT DEPOSIT PROGRAM SURPASSES THE 15,000 MARK
With only two days left before the formal bid presentations to host the 2006 World Junior Championship on Sunday (Jan. 18) in Calgary, the city of Ottawa's committee announced today that its $25 seat-deposit program has now reached 15,022, surpassing its targeted goal.

"The response from the community has been unbelievable and we want to thank all the hockey fans that have supported our bid," said Cyril Leeder, Ottawa committee member and chief operating officer of the Ottawa Senators and Corel Centre. "This clearly demonstrates why we are proud to call this market Hockey Country."

The five cities presenting their bids and the order of presentation on Sunday, Jan. 18 in Calgary is as follows:

Saskatoon
Vancouver
OTTAWA
Quebec City
London-Kitchener

The guidelines to host the 2006 WJC, as identified by Hockey Canada, were grouped into these three areas:

Team services
Overall business and financial plan
Logistical plan

Purchasing $25 seat deposits
Hockey fans are encouraged to continue to lend their support to the bid by purchasing the $25 per-seat refundable deposits. The deposits will provide fans with the opportunity to purchase a ticket package should Ottawa's bid be successful. Deposits can be made on-line at CapitalTickets.ca, by calling 599-FANS, 1-877-788-FANS and visiting the Corel Centre box office. Should the bid not be successful all deposits will be refunded in full.

For more information, please contact:
Phil Legault, Ottawa Senators (613) 599-0327
Steve Keogh, Ottawa Senators (613) 599-0326
Tim Pattyson, Ottawa Senators (613) 599-0239

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
Meetings at Ottawa City Hall this week
The following meetings are scheduled during the week of January 19,
2004, at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.
Agenda items that may be of special interest to citizens and the media have
been highlighted.

Budget Consultation (Bilingual Presentation) - Monday, January 19, 7 p.m.
* St-Laurent Complex (525 Côté Street)
* Ottawa City Hall (110 Laurier Avenue West)
*
* Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee - Tuesday,
January 20, 1:30 p.m., Champlain Room
* Public-Private Partnership - Ottawa Paramedic Service Headquarters
* 2003 Municipal Accessibility Plan for the City of Ottawa
* Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee - Terms of
Reference
* Citizens' Task Force on Council Remuneration - Terms of Reference
*
* Public Works, Transit and Infrastructure Services Committee -
Wednesday, January 21, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room
* North-South Corridor LRT Priority Project Environmental Assessment -
Statement of Work
* Public Works, Transit and Infrastructure Services Committee - Terms
of Reference
*
* Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee - Thursday, January 22, 9:30
a.m., Champlain Room
* Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee - Terms of Reference
*
* Budget Consultation - Thursday, January 22, 7 p.m.
* Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, Britannia Park
* Stittsville Community Centre (10 Warner-Colpitts Lane)

The agenda for these meetings and related reports will be posted on the
City's Web site at ottawa.ca and will be available at the respective
meetings.

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
KINNIE STARR brings sun again to Zaphod Beeblebrox.
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & HERITAGE BREWERIES
PRESENT...

"head-nodding pop with a fresh-sexy hop"

From Vancouver
Violet Inch/ MapleMusic Recording Artist
KINNIE STARR

+ very special guest
LILY FROST

Friday, February 13 (Doors 8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $10 only at the door.

Kinnie Starr is back on her solo track after having been in the sexy Las Vegas Cirque Du Soleil show "Zumanity" from March thru to September 2003!!!! Singing and dancing and being a part of the show's creation was interesting, fun, and really hard work...... but once the show was up both Kinnie and Cirque realized the show had taken enough creative turns towards a more gospel and traditional 'cirque style' that miss Starr's talents weren't adequately being featured. Both Cirque and Kinnie thought long and hard and came to the mutual decision that it made more sense for Kinnie to be pursuing her international solo career than working the Vegas scene. All things said and done, both parties are glad to have met!!!!

It was lifechanging for Kinnie to have had the opportunity to work with Cirque, and she has returned home to Canada with new fuel beneath her fire!!!! Starr has started recording her next album at home in Vancouver with her crew, and is looking forward to the next string of tour dates for January and February!!!!

Watch Kinnie's starring turn in the indie movie "Down And Out With The Dolls"! Directed by Kurt Voss, the story centers on the rise and fall of all girl rock band, the Paper Dolls. Kinnie stars as Reggie the drummer in the band and the film has received praise at film festivals around the world.

MapleMusic signed Vancouver based Kinnie Starr over the past year, and released her Sun Again album. The spiritual yet seductive tones of Sun Again were created by Kinnie and her West Coast crew of collaborators including Rob Chursinoff, Spek, Chris Carlson, Chin Injeti, Lily Frost, Kia Kadiri, Moka Only and Coco Love Alcorn. The latter three are featured on the beat happy first single "Discovered", poised to hit Canadian radio in March. The album was recorded at various studios in Vancouver with Kinnie and John Raham producing. Guest co-producing credits go to Glen Reely and DJ Murge of Battleaxe Records (Swollen Members).

**********

KINNIE STARR's web site - http://www.kinniestarr.com
"Sexy Starr Of The Circus"/ Calgary Sun: http://www.canoe.ca/JamMusic/jan16_starr-sun.html
LILY FROST's web site: - http://www.lilyfrost.com

Information:
KINNIE STARR - Sara McLaren (416) 961-4332 sara.mclaren@maplemusicrecordings.com
LILY FROST - mandy@shaw.ca
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
Ski and Snowboard centres make use of cold weather to make snow
It's out with the cold and in with the powder.snow that is. Put that wicked week long cold snap in the back of your mind and get ready to enjoy some freshly made and groomed white stuff in abundance.

Despite Mother Nature's best attempts to dampen our winter spirit, Local ski and snowboard centres have been busy preparing for the eventual return to "normal winter". Utilizing the talents of skilled teams of snowmaking experts they have been blasting the snow on the slopes at a tremendous rate in anticipation of this weekend's warmer weather.

According to Camp Fortune's President Bob Sudermann, people will be pleasantly surprised. "We've made a pile of powder snow 20 feet high in some places". Dave Saunders of Vorlage says, "The combination of snowmaking and grooming over the past few days will give skiers a great corduroy snow". Becky Hayes, Marketing Director at Mount Pakenham says, " We expect this weekend will be one of the best, as people have been waiting for warm weather to get the boards out, and now we have it".

All centres will be in operation this weekend with all major runs open, including: Calabogie Peaks and Mount Pakenham in Eastern Ontario, and Vorlage, Edelweiss, Ski Mont Cascades, Mont Ste. Marie and Camp Fortune in the Outaouais. Snow tubing is also available at both Mount Pakenham and Edelweiss.

For information on the Ski 'N Ride Snowguide, please check our website at: http://ski.magma.ca

Media Contact

Tim Hern

(613) 762-5412

thern@webpressroom.com

Posted Monday, January 19, 2004 by admin
SLAVE to the SQUAREwave Jan 23rd @ Barrymore's
with STONE MELODIES & STEFANI JAXSN

Friday, January 23rd @ Barrymore's 8PM 19+

6$/advance 8$/door

Please add to your listings! Thank you.

Toronto's electro-rock sensation SLAVE to the SQUAREwave will shake things up January 23rd at Barrymore's. ?What is SLAVE to the SQUAREwave? Think Devo meets Bowie meets Talking Heads meets awesome dance beats and great screaming guitars. ?Don't forget a giant square head. ?Intrigued? ?You should be...

Ottawa's STONE MELODIES' electric live performances and solid sense of melody have garnered not only a large fan base but also significant local and national media exposure in the past year. Their album, Alien Summer, was voted "one of Ottawa's Top Local Releases of 2003" by Eugene Halsam (Zaphod's).

Advance tickets for this concert are available for only 6$ thru Ticketmaster: www.ticketmaster.ca

For more information & interviews, contact Jacinthe Pare jpare@sympatico.ca / 514-962-2881

Posted Saturday, January 17, 2004 by admin
January 25 Poetry and Music to Warm The Night
Bywords Warms The Night
Sunday, January 25, 2004, 2 pm
Chapters, 47 Rideau Street
Inquire at the information desk for our location
Information: Amanda Earl editor@bywords.ca; Tel. 230-4045

You are invited to attend "Bywords Warms The Night," an afternoon of poetry
and music. We will have a box on hand for donations of warm items to the
Cornerstone Women's Shelter, an organization that provides emergency
shelter and support to the homeless women of Ottawa.

We will be launching the hot pink winter issue of the Bywords Quarterly
Journal packed with 15 pages of poetry from Ottawa's talented literary
community. BQJ 4 will be on sale for $2.00 at the reading.

Our performers for the afternoon include

Daniel Boland: Westboro resident and published poet.
Stephanie Farrington: former west coast resident who now lives and works in
Ottawa.
Joanne Hughes: community facilitator and former British Columbian
attempting to survive Ottawa winters.
Rozalind Macphail: versatile flutist who has performed in orchestras,
philharmonics, pop and instrumental bands.
K.L. McKay: Editor of Spire poetry poster, and host of the weekly Cafe
Nostalgica poetry open stage.
Seymour Mayne: Bywords co-founder and advisory editor, sage of Sandy Hill,
and author, editor or translator of more than forty books.
Michael Meagher: Carleton University student whose poetry has been
published in "InWords", a publication of Carleton University, "Ascent", and
"The Breath."
Michelle Tracy: dormant literature grad working in communications for the
government.
Jean Van Loon: Ottawa writer whose short story,"Life List," will appear in
the spring issue of The Dalhousie Review.
Asoka Weerasinghe: an award-winning published poet and co-founder of
'Gloucester Spoken Art', Poetry and Storytelling Series.

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2004 by admin
A MOVING EXPERIENCE dance workshops
A MOVING EXPERIENCE dance workshops

"a fun, refreshing and freeing way to heal and stretch
the mind, body and spirit."

Set your Self free and experience your body's own inspired and awesome
moves!

A MOVING EXPERIENCE explores the relationship between mind-body and spirit
and how music and movement can take us on an inner journey. We set the body
free, connect to our depths and let our whole being tell our stories.

Come dance as you are!

No dance experience necessary. (This is not a dance technique class!)

Dress comfortably and bring a bottle of water!

When: Sundays starting January 18 or Tuesdays starting January 27
Cost: $12.00 a session or $90.00 for 9 sessions paid in advance

SUNDAYS 12:30 to 2:30 pm
January 18 & 25
February 1,15, 22 & 29
March 14, 21 & 28

Or Every TUESDAY 12:30 to 2:30 pm starting January 27th.

Location:

The Dance Studio
Cyrville Community Centre
4355 Halmont Drive
Ottawa (Gloucester)

Contact: TIPI
Chantal Lemire-Carrillo MA (613) 241-5096
Chantal.tipi@cyberus.ca

www.Tipi.byregion.net

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2004 by admin
Documentaries at the Canadian Museum of Nature, Jan. 29 - Feb. 22
Canadian Museum of Nature presents festival of
breathtaking

high-definition documentaries

The Canadian Museum of Nature has an amazing line-up
of documentaries for a 16-day high-definition movie
festival running Thursdays to Sundays from January 29
to February 22, 2004.

To showcase the festival, the Museum is offering a
special Friday night presentation of five features on
Friday, January 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

The evening will begin with two French screenings from
the National Film Board series Arctic Mission /
Mission Arctique. La grande traversée is a modern-day
adventure through the perilous Northwest Passage
aboard a three-mast sailing ship to study the effects
of climate change. This documentary will be
complemented by Les seigneurs de l'Arctique, which
highlights the Arctic's wildlife - the first victims
of climate change - through the six seasons of Inuit
culture.

The English screenings will begin at 8:00 p.m. Spirit
of Yosemite will showcase the splendour and wonder of
Yosemite National Park in California. Visitors will
then travel through the Floridian aquifer in Water's
Journey: The Hidden Rivers of Florida, showing at 8:30
p.m. This production is an edge-of-your-seat
cinematographic feat, transporting viewers to a
wondrous, hidden world in this exploration of human
impact on groundwater.

The evening concludes with a profile of Ottawa
sculptor Shayne Dark, who continually triumphs over
dyslexia, a disorder that was under-treated in his
childhood.

During the regular festival schedule from Thursday to
Sunday, English and French screenings will run
throughout the day with the first show beginning at
10:30 a.m. and the last projection at 3:30 p.m. Other
documentaries include Realm of the Killer Whales;
Bridge Dwellers: The Bats of Austin about the Mexican
Free-Tailed Bats that live under the Congress Avenue
Bridge in Austin, Texas; On the Edge of Destruction:
The Frank Slide Story about the collapse of Turtle
Mountain in 1903 which crushed the town of Frank,
Alberta; Ice Island where some daring scientists and
explorers journey to Antarctica in search for B-15,
the largest iceberg ever recorded; and Oh Baby! To
Think about the human baby's ability to understand the
world around them.

All movies are free with Museum admission. A donation
of $5 is suggested for the special evening of
screenings on Friday, January 30.

For a full festival schedule, visit nature.ca.

The Museum is located at 240 McLeod Street (at
Metcalfe). For general information, call (613)
566-4700.

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2004 by admin
City kicks off National Non-Smoking Week with The Quit Smoking Contest
The Quit Smoking Contest that emerged locally in Ottawa-Gatineau
six years ago is now in its third year as a province-wide initiative.
Attracting over 40, 000 smokers annually to attempt to quit smoking, the
launch coincides with National Non-Smoking Week (January 19-23). Many events
will be taking place across the city and are part of a Canada-wide public
education campaign on controlling tobacco use.

Councillor Diane Holmes and Dr. Robert Cushman, Medical Officer of Health,
will be on hand to take part in the launch and speak about tobacco
related-issues.

Date: Monday, January 19, 2004
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Johnny Farina's Restaurant
216 Elgin St. (near Lisgar Street)

For a list of events during National Non-smoking week, visit
ottawa.ca/health.

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2004 by admin
"Worlds We are Trying to Inhabit" - Evening of videos at Club SAW, Jan. 22
Ottawa's Available Light Screening Collective launches
its Winter 2004 screening series with a video program
curated by local filmmaker Phil Rose. Worlds We are
Trying to Inhabit takes place Thursday, January 22,
2004 at 7:30pm. At Club SAW, 67 Nicholas St., Ottawa.
Admission is $5 general/$3 students, unwaged. Curator
Phil Rose will be present at the screening.

Worlds We are Trying to Inhabit features three
videomakers who employ divergent strategies to comment
on our relationship to natural and built environments.
Delicate, bristling, and unusual, each of the works
stretch expressive boundaries as they compel us to
imaginatively rethink, and re-occupy the political,
personal and social worlds we inhabit.

In World Trade Opera, Montreal filmmaker Alain
Pelletier adopts a polemical stance on a wide-ranging
and highly evocative digitally manipulated wave of
imagery. In contrast, in a small village in the South
of France, American Leighton Pierce (Fall: 3 Parts)
creates a delicate cosmos - by shooting through a
glass marble - in which harmony, buoyancy and a kind
of spiritual lightness are tinged with a quiet menace.
Joel Kin-Hung Liam's (Hong Kong/USA)
quasi-documentary/quasi-narrative, The Circle's
Corner, disperses meaning across three (very
different) narrators to weave a complex, fascinating
and humorously de-centered and highly unusual ode to
Hong Kong.

Curator and Available Light member Phil Rose's films,
videos and visual art have been shown at a number of
galleries and festivals in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal
and Hamilton. His video, x(trace) is being exhibited
at the Images Festival in Toronto in April 2004.

Available Light screenings have been hailed as a
highlight of Club SAW's eclectic and dynamic
programming in 2003. With the launch of a newly
designed (and groovy) screening poster, 2004 promises
to be an even bigger year for Available Light. In
addition to the January show, the Winter 2004 series
includes a Valentine's Day show called Somethings
about Love curated by Available Light member Carol
Breton, and Waiting...and Wanting, a thoughtful
program guest curated by Toronto programmer Karyn
Sandlos. Coming up in April is an exciting program of
Arab film and videos curated by prominent media arts
curator and professor Laura U. Marks.

Members of the 2004 Available Light screening
collective are Nikhil Adnani, Carol Breton, Veronique
Couillard, James Missen, Penny McCann, Phil Rose and
Jason St-Laurent. Available Light receives financial
support from the Canada Council for the Arts, the
Ontario Arts Council, and the City of Ottawa.

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Contact:
Penny McCann,
236-6761 or penelope@cyberus.ca
Admission info: 564-7240 or www.sawvideo.com

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2004 by admin
City Council Update: Your guide to what happened at City Hall
City Council Meeting Highlights

Mayor delivers annual 'State of the City' address
Mayor Chiarelli began the first Council meeting of the New Year by
delivering an annual address that touched on many of the City's
accomplishments of the past 12 months, as well as the challenges that now
lie ahead.

Among the achievements for 2003, the Mayor listed Ottawa's public-private
partnership office, which will likely produce agreements for six new ice
surfaces in the east and west ends of the city and new soccer pads; the sale
of former City Hall buildings in Ottawa, Kanata and Gloucester; as well as
the reduction of administrative space from 17 buildings to three. Mayor
Chiarelli also cited the City's public defibrillator access program, the
largest in Canada, as a core service that showed its critical value after
police officers used defibrillators to save seven lives last year.

Atop the City's list of priorities for the coming year: building more
affordable housing, starting with Action Ottawa's plans to build at least
300 affordable housing units in Ottawa; forging ahead with plans to expand
light rail and bus transit in Ottawa; and working collaboratively with the
Ontario government to fix the broken property tax system. On the latter, the
Mayor said he is "hopeful the provincial government will very soon follow up
with recommendations on how to repair that confusing system to help protect
our homeowners."

Mayor Chiarelli also expressed satisfaction with the federal government's
pledge to better support Canadian cities, calling Prime Minister Paul
Martin's agenda on cities "the start of a new constitutional convention in
Canada that respects cities as a new order of government."

The Mayor also reiterated the need to invest in "people infrastructure",
saying that no Council decision should compromise the core values that
affect quality of life, namely clean air, clean water, an abundance of parks
and safe communities.

In concluding his address, Mayor Chiarelli called on residents who care for
Ottawa to get involved as the City faces a challenging year. "We need help
from community organizations; we need input from the business community, and
from individuals to help our City through this budget cycle."

Other items of interest

* City accepts donated environmental lands
City Council today agreed to accept 13 hectares of environmentally
significant land in the South March Highlands from Urbandale Corporation as
compensation for an April 2002 incident in which an unauthorized contractor
trespassed on lands owned by Urbandale and cut trees in the Kanata Lakes
community. The damaged four hectares of land - designated in the Official
Plan as Natural Environment Area (NEA) - were originally intended to be
conveyed to the City of Ottawa by Urbandale through the development
application process. Urbandale is still required to convey the original NEA
lands to the City as well as the compensation lands which are more than
three times the area of the damaged land. The landowner also has provided
the City with a cheque for $10,000.00, the amount received from the sale of
the cut trees. The money will go towards implementing the management plan
recommended for the Kizell Pond and Beaver Pond natural environment areas.

For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2004 by admin
PSA: Cyclists support aggressive driving campaign
Citizens for Safe Cycling (CfSC) wishes to laud the City of
Ottawa's aggressive driving campaign launched this week, as well as the
City's ongoing commitment to the addressing the needs of Ottawa cyclists.

On Tuesday, January 13, Mayor Bob Chiarelli, Police Chief Vince Bevan,
City staff Mike Flainek and Dr. Robert Cushman addressed the need to
improve road safety for cyclists, pedestrians and transit users as well
as motorists. The aggressive driving campaign involves the addition of
18 new officers to the Police Services Traffic Enforcement Unit. In the
first 5 hours of the campaign, police issued 448 tickets to motorists
for speeding, aggressive driving and running red lights. The campaign is
a coordinated approach between Ottawa Police Service, Transportation,
Utilities and Public Works (TUPW) and Health.

Flainek and Cushman emphasized the vital role of community partners such
as CfSC and the Children's Safety Village in providing the educational
components of the campaign.

Cyclists support this initiative: "Two of the main reasons people cite
for not cycling are aggressive drivers and fear of traffic" says
Jennifer Allen, CfSC's Safety and Promotion Program Manager. "Cycling is
an important part of the transportation network. Getting people out of
their cars and on to bikes helps to manage the ever-increasing traffic
congestion. Seeing police officers cracking down on aggressive motorists
can help improve their comfort level", she adds.

A commitment to reducing automobile dependence while promoting cycling
and other alternative means of transportation is a core element of the
City of Ottawa's 20/20 Official Plan. With this renewed emphasis on
cycling and roadway safety, CfSC is confident the City will continue to
endorse full funding for the Cycling Promotion and Education Programs.

Citizens for Safe Cycling (CfSC) delivers the cycling programs on behalf
of the City. Their cycling experts (mostly volunteers) work to encourage
Ottawa residents to choose cycling as a healthy, non-polluting
alternative to the single occupant vehicle. They also deliver education
and CAN-BIKE cycling skills training programs to improve cyclists'
confidence in traffic.

For further information, or to Volunteer with Citizens for Safe Cycling,
contact Program Manager Jennifer Allen at 567-1288.

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2004 by admin
HOCKEY COUNTRY - OTTAWA'S SEAT DEPOSIT PROGRAM REACHES 14,214
With only four days left before the formal bid presentations to play host the 2006 World Junior Championship on Sunday (Jan. 18) in Calgary, the city of Ottawa's committee announced today that its $25 seat-deposit program has now reached 14,214 and is on track to hit the 15,000-mark before the group steps into the boardroom to make their pitch.

The five cities presenting their bids and the order of presentation on Sunday, Jan. 18 in Calgary is as follows:

Saskatoon
Vancouver
OTTAWA
Quebec City
London-Kitchener

The guidelines to host the 2006 WJC, as identified by Hockey Canada, were grouped into these three areas:

Team services
Overall business and financial plan
Logistical plan

Purchasing $25 seat deposits
Hockey fans are encouraged to continue to lend their support to the bid by purchasing the $25 per-seat refundable deposits. The deposits will provide fans with the opportunity to purchase a ticket package should Ottawa's bid be successful. Deposits can be made on-line at CapitalTickets.ca, by calling 599-FANS, 1-877-788-FANS and visiting the Corel Centre box office. Should the bid not be successful all deposits will be refunded in full.

For more information, please contact:
Phil Legault, Ottawa Senators (613) 599-0327
Steve Keogh, Ottawa Senators (613) 599-0326
Tim Pattyson, Ottawa Senators (613) 599-0239

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2004 by admin
A.C.T. AUDITIONS & COURSES
For a complete list of audition notices, please visit the A.C.T. website at www.ACTottawa.com

This very important A.C.T. message includes:

1. WINTER SESSION - A.C.T. is accepting registrations for its winter session
2. EXTRAS NEEDED - Distinct Features is seeking extras for its latest TV series, Mann to Mann
3. AUDITIONS - Dudez Productions is producing a film entitled "Final Curtain"
4. AUDITIONS - Theatre - "Tommy"
5. AUDITIONS - Theatre Zucchini Grotto Theatre Company
6. Clear Head Shot Envelopes - Get noticed today!
7. EXTRAS NEEDED - Over 1500 extras needed for mini-series
9. AUDITIONS - Theatre - "Revenge of the Dinosaur Lady
10. AUDITIONS - Theatre - "Chink"
11. AUDITIONS - Theatre - Festival of Classics

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2004 by admin
BINGHAMTON SENATORS TO PLAY AT COREL CENTRE: FEBRUARY 15
The Corel Centre today announced new ticket prices are available for the Binghamton Senators' American Hockey League (AHL) game at the Corel Centre.

The Ottawa Senators' AHL affiliate, the Binghamton Senators will take on the Edmonton Oilers' AHL affiliate, the Toronto Roadrunners on Sunday, February 15 at 2 p.m.

Last year, the baby-Sens defeated the St. John's Maple Leafs 9-0 in their visit to the Corel Centre (Feb. 15, 2003). The Binghamton Senators currently sit tied for fifth in the East division with a 16-16-4-2 record.

Tickets are $25 for 100-level seats and $15 (adults) or $10 (kids 12 and under) for 200-level seats. Seniors (60 and over) will get $2 off all tickets while children (12 and under) will get $2 off the 100-level seats and families of four can save $10 on 100-level seats.

Groups of 15 or more can also save up to $6 off the regular ticket price and pay no service charges when ordering by phone. For more information on group discounts, please call 599-0116.

Tickets for the game are now on sale at www.capitaltickets.ca, to charge by phone at 599-FANS or toll-free at 877-788-FANS and at the Corel Centre box office.

For further information, please contact:
Tim Pattyson - Ottawa Senators, (613) 599-0239
Grady Whittenburg - Binghamton Senators, (607) 722-7367

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2004 by admin
"Workouts for the Mind" - How to make your life more meaningful and stress-free!
How to make your life more meaningful and stress-free!
With our new classes starting in Kanata, Nepean, and Sandy Hill, we hope to offer our local community an opportunity to sample a unique approach to the term "Workout". Through Buddhist meditation we learn to "work with our mind", the very basis of all our experiences.
The growing interest in meditation over the past decade reflects a deep need in many people for a fresh approach to such age-old concerns as the meaning of life, anger, stress, depression, and insecurity. The meditation workouts we offer will help alleviate these problems and bring about an increased sense of inner peace and happiness.

Kanata
Hazeldean Library, Meeting Room, 50 Castlefrank
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Jan 13th - Apr 27th
with Jane Douglas

Nepean
Nepean Central Library, Room 1B, 101 Centrepointe
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
January 13, 20, February 3, 17, 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 27
with Kelsang Chögyän

Sandy Hill
Tapestry House, 271 Stewart Street
Thursdays, 7-9pm
Jan 15th - Apr 29th
with Duncan Gillis

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2004 by admin
CASEY COMEAU + STEVE FAI kick up their boots at Zaphod Beeblebrox
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE
PRESENT...

#5 ON CKCU-FM's TOP 50 ALBUMS FOR THE YEAR 2003

Music For Cats Recording Artists
CASEY COMEAU & THE HALFMILERS

+ STEVE FAI
(from BLACKBOOT TRIO)
Friday, January 30 (Doors 8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $6 only at the door.

"Adultery, true love, jealous love, drinking, Jesus, Satan, pickup trucks and
a tribute to gothic country artist Jay Munly of Slim Cessna's Auto Club all
make an appearance...Country music with hints of surf and a few ragged edges."
-- CD "Dances Like Bones" rated 4 Stars. Andrew Carver, The Ottawa Sun.

Once upon a time, in Birdman Sound's basement, a girl found some musical boys from Kingston. They are the Halfmilers. Patrick plays the bass guitar. Tim plays the drums. Darrell and Richard play guitars, and other things. The girl's name is Casey and she sings. Together they make sounds like country and surf and garage rock and pretty.

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CASEY COMEAU & THE HALFMILERS' web site - http://www.caseycomeau.com

Information:
CASEY COMEAU - caseycomeau@hotmail.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2004 by admin
SLAVE to the SQUAREwave & Guests - Jan. 23rd at Barrymore's
SLAVE to the SQUAREwave
with STONE MELODIES & STEFANI JAXSN

Friday, January 23rd @ Barrymore's 8PM 19+

6$/advance 8$/door

Thanks for adding this event to your listings! More details in the Press Release, attached.

Toronto's electro-rock sensation SLAVE to the SQUAREwave will shake things up January 23rd at Barrymore's. ?What is SLAVE to the SQUAREwave? Think Devo meets Bowie meets Talking Heads meets awesome dance beats and great screaming guitars. ?Don't forget a giant square head. ?Intrigued? ?You should be...

Ottawa's STONE MELODIES' electric live performances and solid sense of melody have garnered not only a large fan base but also significant local and national media exposure in the past year. Their album, Alien Summer, was voted "one of Ottawa's Top Local Releases of 2003" by Eugene Halsam (Zaphod's).

Advance tickets for this concert are available thru Ticketmaster: www.ticketmaster.ca

For more information & interviews, contact Jacinthe Pare jpare@sympatico.ca / 514-962-2881

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2004 by admin
Ottawa Senators - CLUB TO RECOGNIZE MAXIME TALBOT BEFORE SENATORS/BRUINS GAME
The Ottawa Senators will recognize Canadian junior team assistant captain and 2004 World Junior silver medallist Maxime Talbot before the Senators home game against the Boston Bruins Saturday, Jan. 17. The Senators will also host Talbot and his family in a suite for the game.

The Gatineau Olympiques' team captain represented Canada at the recent World Junior Championship in Finland, losing only to the United States, 4-3, in the final on Monday, Jan. 5. In six games, he recorded three assists and two penalty minutes.

With the Olympiques this season, he is third in team scoring with 43 points (9-34), having played only 26 of 45 games.

A gold medal winner with Canada's under-18 team at the 2001 six Nations Cup in the Czech Republic, Talbot captained the Gatineau Olympiques to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League title in 2002-03 and the 2003 Memorial Cup final.

For more information, please contact:
Phil Legault, Ottawa Senators (613) 599-0327
Steve Keogh, Ottawa Senators (613) 599-0326
Tim Pattyson, Ottawa Senators (613) 599-0239

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2004 by admin
Ottawa city budget consultations Jan 13-22
Residents are encouraged to attend one of the public consultations to learn
about this year's budget pressures and have an opportunity to provide input and
engage in a community dialogue on the 2004 budget.

Consutation dates/places Jan 13-22:
http://ottawa.ca/inside_govt/budget/budget_2004/p_consultations_en.php

In addition to the four consultation dates listed above, some City Councillors
will be holding their own sessions.

Wednesday, January 21
7 - 9 p.m. Glebe House, 2 Monk St. Clive Doucet

Tuesday, February 24th, 2004
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
McNabb Community Centre
180 Percy Street

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2004 by admin
Ottawa sneak preview of WAITING FOR MARTIN Jan. 24
Sneak preview fundraiser of satirical Paul Martin documentary: WAITING FOR
MARTIN.

Sat. Jan. 24, 4-6pm
Ground floor boardroom of 233 Gilmour Street (between Metcalfe and Elgin)
in Centretown Ottawa.
$25 donation at the door

Come to the one-time-only pre-release showing of this controversial poke
at Canada¹s most powerful politician/businessman. Have your say about what
the final cut should look like. Your $25 donation will help raise the
money needed for a cross-Canada pre-election tour.

Co-director Magnus Isacsson will be on hand to solicit input from the
audience about possible changes to incorporate in the final cut. WAITING
FOR MARTIN star and tour organizer David Bernans will also be on hand to
talk about the cross-Canada tour planned for this April.

Refreshments provided by the generous host of the event: PSAC NCR - Public
Service Alliance National Capital Region.

For more information about the event contact Ed Cashman: 613-560-4380.

For more information about the film and/or the tour consult the web site
www.cinemalibre.com/waitingformartin (going live as of Wed. Jan. 14).

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2004 by admin
Two Ottawa 67's players named all-stars
The Ontario Hockey League announced today that Ottawa 67's captain Corey Locke and overage defenceman Pierre Mitsou will play for the OHL Eastern Conference Team in the 2004 OHL All-Star Classic January 27 in Peterborough.

Locke, last year's Canadian Hockey League Player of the Year, is currently enjoying another standout season in Ottawa and is only three points out of first place in the OHL scoring race with 68 points in 38 games.

Mitsou, a local product from Orleans, has quietly established himself as a top defenceman in Ottawa and has already set new personal career-bests in goals, assists and points in a season.

"We're very happy for Corey and Pierre." Said Ottawa 67's Head Coach and General Manager, Brian Kilrea. "Both of them have worked extremely hard this season and are very deserving."

Game time is 7:00 p.m. in Peterborough and tickets can be purchased by calling the Peterborough Memorial Centre Box Office at (705) 743-3561.

For further details, please contact Jason O'Connor at 232-6767 ext. 230 or visit http://www.ottawa67s.com

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2004 by admin
Ottawa Blues This Week -- 13 January 2004
This is a completely informal update of blues or blues-related events in Ottawa. The mailing list has been compiled from various sources and includes folks who are interested in blues. Please contact me at lizbluesottawa@aol.com to add or delete email addresses from the list and to pass along any comments.
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In Toronto, MAPLE BLUES AWARDS WEEKEND:
A NATIONAL BLUES COMMUNITY PARTY
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The Toronto Blues Society presents the Maple Blues Awards Weekend, January 16-19, a powerhouse weekend of blues events featuring sizzling concerts, an industry roundtable discussion, the 7th annual Maple Blues Awards, and a post-awards party. The Maple Blues Awards Weekend is a gathering of a national community, it's a party, and it's a great show.

Kicking off the weekend events is the Raoul and the Big Time CD release party, Friday, January 16, 10 pm, at the Silver Dollar Room (486 Spadina Ave.). Admission is $15 including copy of new CD, or $7 without CD, at the doors. As well as a blues musician, Raoul Bhaneja is also a talented actor, seen nightly on Train 48 on Global TV. After winning numerous national awards, including Maple Blues Awards and Real Blues Awards for Best New Artist and Best Debut CD, and multiple instrumental awards, Raoul And The Big Time bring their energetic mix of "Toronto/Chicago/Hollywood blues" to their much anticipated second recording "Cold Outside".

Africa, the Delta and Downtown, an evening of acoustic blues with Doc MacLean, Adam Solomon, and David Owen is the Saturday night highlight, January 17, 8-11 pm at The Silver Dollar Room. Admission is $8 at the doors. Three diverse styles of blues will performed by three artists all connected through the roots of the music. Mississippi man Doc MacLean plays his bottleneck and standard guitar, Kenyan Delta-style blues player Adam Solomon sings lyrics in both Swahili and English, and David Owen performs in the style of Son House and Robert Johnson.

Blues Food, Books and Music is on Sunday, January 18, 7 pm, at Healeys (178 Bathurst St.). Presented by Readers and the SouthCoast Bluesfest, in association with the Toronto Blues Society, this intimate evening will be a great opportunity to see some of this year's Maple Blues Awards nominees including:
8:00 pm Morgan Davis & Al Lerman
8:45 pm Jimmy Bowskill with Jerome Godboo
9:30 pm Boobie Browne
10:15 pm Harrison Kennedy
11:00 pm David Rotundo & Julian Fauth
Music books from Readers will be on sale at heavily discounted prices. There will also be raffles of books and CDs with proceeds going to the Toronto Blues Society to support the Blues Summit 2005. Entrance is $15 at the doors.

A Canadian Blues Music Industry Roundtable will take place on Monday, January 19, 2-5 pm, at the Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard Street West. Admission is free. Respected leaders in the blues community who are in Toronto for the Maple Blues Awards lead this "state of the nation" roundtable discussion. Special guest Catherine Saxberg of the Radio Starmaker Fund will join the group. Festival organizers, club bookers, record labels, agents, managers, publicists, producers, artists and others working in the field will convene to talk about the blues music industry today.

The 7th Annual Maple Blues Awards, Canada's national celebration of blues talent, will honour the best Canadian blues artists from coast to coast in 18 categories on Monday, January 19 at The Phoenix Concert Theatre (410 Sherbourne St.). Legendary Canadian songbird and actress Jackie Richardson hosts the gala evening. Performers include Borealis recording artist Jackie Washington and Stony Plain's Duke Robillard, backed by the eight-piece Maple Blues Band. The evening includes a light buffet and networking from 7pm to 8:30pm, the gala presentation and show at 8:30pm, and the Winner's Showcase Finale ends the night on a high note. Maple Blues Awards tickets are $35 ($30 for TBS members), through Ticketmaster at 416-870-8000, www.ticketmaster.ca or the TBS office at 416-538-3885, toll free at 1-866-871-9457, or by email at info@torontobluessociety.com.

The Chicago's After-party, the post-Maple Blues Awards party on Monday, January 19, at Chicago's (335 Queen St. West) is the place to be for those to can't get enough blues. Live music will continue through the night, featuring a live house band and a chance to hear Maple Blues Award nominees jam together. Free admission.

The Maple Blues Awards are produced with support from FACTOR and Heritage Canada, the SOCAN Foundation, the Ontario Ministry of Culture and the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council.
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Kim Wilson with the JW-Jones Blues Band
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Friday & Saturday, January 16-17; call for advance tickets 613-241-5123

Two and a half years since meeting, Kim Wilson and JW-Jones have a partnership that has gone way beyond where anyone expected. JW sat in with The Fabulous Thunderbirds at a festival in Syracuse, NY in August 2001, and since then Kim has appeared on the JW-Jones Blues Band's second release "Bogart's Bounce", and they have performed several sold-out shows together - the first two at the Rainbow in January 2002.

Last year, they held the 2nd Annual Rainbow show, and ventured to Toronto's Silver Dollar Room. JW also made a guest appearance with Kim Wilson's Grammy Nominated Blues Revue at a festival in Huntington, New York, in August.

We're happy to announce that the founder and long time leader of the famous roots rock and blues band The Fabulous Thunderbirds is back! Kim is in town once again - with his work cut out for him! During his visit, Kim will be producing the JW-Jones Blues Band's much anticipated third CD, to be released in May 2004 (official release/in stores in June).

Come on down to the market and check out this living legend backed by a band that has been called the future of the blues!
http://www.jw-jones.com
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Ottawa Songposium 2004 Songwriting Workshop
Crowne Plaza Ottawa, 101 Lyon Street
Saturday, January 17, 10 am - 5 pm

Songposium 2003/04, presented by the Songwriters Association of Canada in 10 major centres across Canada, is an intensive one-day seminar for songwriters from all walks of life and those interested in learning more about the art, craft and business of song writing from some of the foremost internationally successful talent in the music industry.

For further info, please contact
Todd Littlefield, Diesel Management, (613) 741-9242
email - diesel@comnet.ca
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AUDITION NOTICE
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The Who's TOMMY
Drama Studio, 216 Athletics
Saturday & Sunday, January 17-18

From Director Lisa Bishop:
It's back on! And you can be a part of it! But you have to act quickly!
You will need to come prepared to perform a song (with sheet music for our accompanist please!) and dressed in comfortable clothes ready to learn a short dance routine. The audition will last approximately one hour but please arrive ½ hour before your slot.
Contact Sock 'n' Buskin - 520-3770, sock_n_buskin@hotmail.com to book a slot.
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE SMALL SCREEN
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ALWAYS check local listings to confirm.

On Bravo - Ottawa Cable Channel 40
http://www.bravo.ca/programlistings/

Monday, January 19 @ 7:30 am
Talkin' Blues: Blues Medicine (2002)
Morgan Davis; Colin Linden; Anson Funderburgh

Tuesday, January 20 @ 10:30 pm
Garrett and Dutch Mason: Out of the Blues (2002)
An intimate look at the music legacy blues veteran Dutch Mason is passing along to his son, 19-year-old Nova Scotian Garrett Mason.

On PBS - Ottawa Cable Channel 64
http://www.wpbstv.org/Whats-On.htm

Monday, January 19 @ 9 pm
American Experience: Citizen King
On the 75th anniversary of Martin Luther King's birth, this program explores the last five years in King's life - from his famous "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963 to his assassination in 1968 - by drawing on the personal recollections and eyewitness accounts of friends, civil rights movement associates, journalists, law enforcement officers and historians, to illuminate this little-known chapter in the story of one of America's most important and influential moral leader. ************************************************************
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Tena Palmer & Little Thicket
Bayou Blues & Jazz Club, 1077 Bank Street
Friday, January 16

Better known as a jazz singer, fronting Chelsea Bridge in its heyday, collaborator with Justin Haynes, Barry Guy and Roddy Ellias among many others, Tena Palmer has, yet again "kicked-over the traces" and is heading for the hills! Sounds like the Appalacians or the Ozarks...she's not quite sure.... maybe just the Big Thicket in E. Texas.... Come and check-out the progress of Tena & her band of pilgrims....for yourself!

The repertoire includes original and standard bluegrass, roots and gospel tunes by Lester Flatt, Stanley Bros., Merle Travis and Jimmy Martin, as well as original compositions and contemporary material by Gillian Welch, John Anderson, Steve Earle, George Jones, among many others.

A soulful and uplifting combination of musical voices .... Little Ticket features the vocal and 'bullfiddle stylings' of Finest Kind stalwart, Ann Downey, with Kieth Snider, busy sideman with the Fiftymen & Fred Eaglesmith, on fiddle and banjo. Blues fans are familiar with Vince Halfhide's soulful solo/slide and rhythm guitar work and vocal harmonies.
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The Smacks
Tucson's, 2440 Bank Street
Saturday, January 17

The Smacks are kicking off 2004 with a show at Tucson's this Saturday night. Show time is 9:15 pm. Get there early to secure a good spot and enjoy some great food. Our first show at Tucson's is going to be a blast, so stand and be counted - ye who are hip. We love to play for you. Be among the first to hear us this year!

If you're reading this we assume you've already got a copy of our brand new record "Don't Move" .... What? You don't? What gives man??!! That's ok, you can get your very own copy at the show on Saturday. We'll even sign it for you. I n the meantime you can hear song clips at http://www.thesmacks.com/music/music.html. See you Saturday.
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REGULAR EVENTS THIS MONTH
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Mondays: Maria Hawkins @ the Rainbow
Tuesdays: Rainbow Open Jam @ 9:30 pm
Wednesdays: Shakedown Blues @ the Bayou
Thursdays: Dinner & acoustic blues @ Tucson's
Thursdays: Blues Jam with Johnny Russell & Mike Ktenas @ Irene's
Fridays: Amaryllis @ the Rainbow ... early show 5-7 pm
Saturday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Guy del Villano & guests @ Royal Oak, Bank St.
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Wednesday, January 14
Quazi Mojo Blues Band @ the Rainbow

Thursday, January 15
Tony D's Juke Joint @ the Rainbow

Friday, January 16
Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo @ Tucson's

Friday, January 16
Tena Palmer & Little Thicket @ the Bayou

Saturday, January 17
The Smacks @ Tucson's

Sunday, January 18
Tony D's Juke Joint @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2004 by admin
Terry Kilrea says he'll run for Deans' seat
Diane Deans should immediately resign her seat if she is successful in winning the Liberal Nomination in Ottawa South.

If she does not resign, I will file an official complaint with the City of Ottawa.

I will definitely be a candidate in the by-election. The city should not appoint a successor due to the fact that there are 31 months left until the next municipal election.

Terry Kilrea
cell: 298-0440
terry@kilreaforcouncil.ca

Heather Tessier
Campaign co-chairman of the committee to elect Terry Kilrea.

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2004 by admin
National Day of Action for Religious Freedom in France, Event on Sat. at French Embassy
WHAT: Peaceful Day of Action to condemn French Ban on
Hijab and other religious symbols.

WHEN: Saturday, January 17 @ 1pm

WHERE: French Embassy, 42 Sussex Drive

WHO: Muslim Students' Association (UofO and Carleton)
will be joined by different faith and human rights
groups, including KAIROS and Global Peace Coalition -
Carleton and UofO.

SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Please meet at 12:30pm SHARP outside the University of
Ottawa unicentre (facing Vanier Parking Lot) if you
require this service

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2004 by admin
OTTAWA'S SEAT DEPOSIT PROGRAM REACHES 13,700 FOR 2006 WJC
With only four days left before the formal bid presentations to play host the 2006 World Junior Championship on Sunday (Jan. 18) in Calgary, the city of Ottawa's committee announced today that its $25 seat-deposit program has now reached 13,700 and is on track to hit the 15,000-mark before the group steps into the boardroom to make their pitch.

2006 WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP BID FACTS:

Cities and presentations
Five cities presenting their bids and order of presentation on Sunday, Jan. 18 in Calgary. This list was announced by Hockey Canada on Monday (Jan. 12):

Saskatoon
Vancouver
OTTAWA
Quebec City
London-Kitchener

2006 WJC guidelines
The guidelines to host the 2006 WJC, as identified by Hockey Canada, were grouped into these three areas:

Team services
Overall business and financial plan
Logistical plan

Hockey Canada 2006 WJC selection committee

Allan Matthews (chair of the board, Hockey Canada)
Dave Branch (president, Canadian Hockey League)
Bob Nicholson (president, Hockey Canada)
Scott Smith (vice-president business, Hockey Canada)

2006 WJC timeline

Bid presentations at Hockey Canada offices in Calgary on Sunday, Jan. 18.
Hockey Canada board of directors announces the winning city by Friday, Jan. 30.
International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) official approval is required during its May 2004 meetings.

OTTAWA BID FACTS:

Committee make-up
The Ottawa group is made up of representatives from:

Ottawa District Hockey Association (ODHA)
Ottawa 67's
Ottawa Senators
City of Ottawa

Ottawa group presenting bid in Calgary

City of Ottawa Mayor Bob Chiarelli
Jules Lavictoire, ODHA president
Jeff Hunt, Ottawa 67's owner
Cyril Leeder, Ottawa Senators and Corel Centre chief operating officer
Wayne Russell, past chair of the board, Hockey Canada

Organization information

All 31 games will be played at the Civic Centre and Corel Centre - only 20 km or 21 minutes away from each other.
21 games will played at the Corel Centre.
Total capacity for both arenas is almost at 500,000 seats available for duration of championship.
There is a variety of accommodations available in downtown core, walking distance to everything.
The Eastern Time Zone is ideal for broadcasters and general media coverage.
Ottawa is receiving full support from all levels of hockey in Ottawa - minor hockey, junior hockey and the NHL.
The region offers a world-class experience for participants, families and visitors with the Rideau Canal, museums, embassies, and Parliament buildings to name a few.

Purchasing $25 seat deposits
Hockey fans are encouraged to continue to lend their support to the bid by purchasing the $25 per-seat refundable deposits. The deposits will provide fans with the opportunity to purchase a ticket package should Ottawa's bid be successful. Deposits can be made on-line at Capitaltickets.ca, by calling 599-FANS, 1-877-788-FANS and visiting the Corel Centre box office. Should the bid not be successful all deposits will be refunded in full.

For more information, please contact:
Phil Legault (613) 599-0327

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2004 by admin
New traffic enforcement officers now making Ottawa's roads and streets safer
City of Ottawa officials including Mayor Bob Chiarelli and Police
Chief Vince Bevan announced at City Hall today that 18 new positions have
been added to the Police Services Traffic Enforcement Unit. The increase in
dedicated traffic enforcement officers is the latest initiative in the
City's Integrated Road Safety Program, a five-year pilot that Council
approved last June. Chief Bevan introduced the officers, who are already at
work making Ottawa's streets and roads safer for everyone.

"I'm proud of our steady and coordinated efforts to improve road safety,"
said Mayor Chiarelli. "Through the Integrated Road Safety Program, we have
already undertaken various initiatives to keep our streets and roadways
safe. However over the next 20 years we will see 200,000 more cars and
trucks on our streets and this will inevitably lead to more congestion. We
cannot build our way out of congestion so we will have to make our existing
transportation system work better. And better also means safer so we must
continue to find ways to better utilize our resources to achieve our road
safety goals."

Said Police Chief Bevan: "This initiative is a priority for the community
and the Ottawa Police Service and I welcome the opportunity to introduce our
community to police officers today who will be making our streets and
neighbourhoods safer. Poor driving means more collisions. The impact on
our community is profound. In 2002, we received over 18,000 calls for
police response to collisions. Over 11,000 resulted in significant property
damage. Last year thirty-eight people died in motor vehicle collisions.
Each of these was a preventable death in our community. Our 2002 public
survey saw residents identify speeding and aggressive driving as two of the
top three priorities. We know that with an integrated approach, we will
achieve our goal to reduce deaths and injuries on the roadways based on the
foundation of the '3Es': enforcement, education, and engineering."

The Integrated Road Safety Program coordinates efforts among all departments
responsible for various aspects of road safety (TUPW, Health, Police),
responds to a steady increase in traffic volume on Ottawa's roadways and
supports Transport Canada's goal of a 30% reduction in road fatalities and
injuries by 2010.

"The Integrated Road Safety Program maximizes resources, reduces duplication
and focuses efforts, so everyone involved in promoting road safety can do
the best job possible," said Mike Flainek, Director of Traffic and Parking
Operations. "In the case of Traffic and Parking, we provide traffic control
devices such as signage, signals and pavement markings to guide the safe
flow of traffic."

"Road Safety is an important public health issue," said Dr. Cushman, Chief
Medical Officer of Health. "The right personal choice - whether it be
wearing a seatbelt, observing the speed limit, or following the rules of the
road - will protect ourselves and others in the community."

To date, the Integrated Road Safety Program partners have targeted enforcing
mandatory seat belt use, ensuring child car seats are properly installed and
used through car seat clinics, reducing aggressive driving habits through
education and on-street enforcement including red-light cameras, reducing
impaired driving through numerous initiatives, controlling speeding with
better signage and enforcement, improving road design standards, encouraging
use of bicycle helmets, improving paramedic training, and carried out a
variety of other campaigns aimed at reducing the major causes of collisions.

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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2004 by admin
Frostbite Warning
The Medical Officer of Health has issued a Frostbite Warning to
> ensure people take appropriate precautions before heading outside and to
> encourage homeless people to get in from the cold. The warning is
> effective on the following date(s): January 13 and 14, 2004.
>
> A Frostbite Warning goes into effect when:
> * A wind chill of -35 or colder is predicted for the Ottawa area
> * Extreme weather conditions, such as a blizzard or ice storm are
> predicted
> *
> * With a wind chill of -35 or colder exposed skin can freeze in as
> little as 10 minutes. There is also an increased risk of hypothermia for
> people who stay outside for long periods of time without adequate
> protection. Overexposure can result in severe injury and even death. The
> Medical Officer of Health recommends that you wear several layers of
> clothing to keep warm and make sure that the outer layer protects you from
> wind and wetness.
> *
> * The homeless are particularly vulnerable to cold weather. There are
> services available to help the homeless including:
> * Emergency sleeping spaces in Ottawa shelters
> * Street outreach services to encourage homeless people to come in
> from the cold
> * Provision of emergency transportation and other services by the
> Salvation Army
>
> To seek assistance for a homeless person, concerned citizens are
> encouraged to call:
>
> The Help for the Homeless Phone Line at 580-2626
>
> Calls are answered by the City of Ottawa Call Centre on a priority basis,
> and referrals are made to the appropriate services.

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2004 by admin
RHEOSTATICS: Canada's favourite Ambassadors of Sound at Zaphod Beeblebrox
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & HERITAGE BREWERIES
PRESENT...

Celebrating the DVD Release
"Maple Serum: Rheostatics Live at the Horseshoe"

If you missed their "Fall Nationals" (The fortnight of fortified nightly forethought)
13 consecutive live concerts in Toronto, covering a famed 11-album career, don't miss...

Canada's favourite Ambassadors of Sound
CASBY Hall Of Fame Inductees
RHEOSTATICS
(Dave Bidini, Martin Tielli, Tim Vesely and Michael Phillip Wojewoda)

+ PETER ELKAS
Saturday, February 7 (Doors 7pm)
**EARLY SHOW--EARLY START TIME**

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $20 advance at Zaphod's & Ticketmaster 755-1111 http://www.ticketmaster.ca.

"Rheostatics: guardian of our country's art-rock flame" - Toronto Sun

This past fall, Canada's favourite Ambassadors of Sound presented 13 two-and-a-half hour shows at Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern, that drew from their famed 11 album career, including Whale Music, recently named the GREATEST CANADIAN ALBUM OF ALL TIME by CBC Radio's "Canada Listens" and The Story of Harmelodia, recently adapted for the stage by Belleville Collegiate and High Point High in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. The Rheos' 12th album is slated for a summer release in 2004.

The Rheos' are proud to announce the live concert DVD Maple Serum: Rheostatics Live at the Horseshoe Tavern, recorded at the first Fall Nationals in 2001, produced and directed by Justin Stephenson, is now in stores and also available online from Maple Music.

Feted with a CASBY Hall of Fame Award, the Rheos -- Dave Bidini, Martin Tielli, Tim Vesely and Michael Phillip Wojewoda -- welcomed a constellation of rising stars to open each of the shows, as well as a parade of fully-fledged guest stars and suspicious characters to set this galaxy spinning.

If you missed the Rheostatics Annual Fall Nationals in Toronto, fret not, the Rheostatics sojourn to Ottawa to whet your musical appetite for one night only at Zaphod's.

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2004 by admin
Local Student-Grown Business Aims to go National
Grade A Student Inc., better know as gradeAstudent.com, announced its plans to expand across Ontario and Quebec in 2004 as well as further expansion across the country in 2005. Formed in May of 2002, gradeAstudent.com has become the premier provider of on-site computer service for residential clients in the Ottawa Valley. The success of its test expansion operations in Canberra, Australia, which was launched just over a year ago, proves that gradeAstudent.com is ready to make a presence in major cities across Canada.

The rapid success of gradeAstudent.com can be attributed to its energetic team of student technicians and the extremely affordable prices for service. The secret weapon of gradeAstudent.com, however, is its custom developed web tool, GASnet, which allows administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, client management, and real-time communications to be integrated and automated. GASnet enables gradeAstudent.com to operate with a large number of field technicians remotely from one centralized location with a minimum administrative staff, thus allowing rapid expansion without significant capital requirements. This tool was developed in-house by gradeAstudent.com's very own Mad Scientist, Mathieu Bouchard.

The expansion plan calls for the launch of Mississauga in February and Montreal West in March. "This is a very exciting time for us." says Shan Gu, Vice President of Business Development. "We've finally developed our business model to a point where we feel confident that it will work not just in Ottawa, but anywhere in the world." "West Montreal and Mississauga were chosen for their population density and proximity to Ottawa." comments Christian Ste-Marie, CEO and Director of Corporate Expansion. "Ottawa residents have had the luck of receiving our great service first. It's time that we treat the rest of Canada fairly and make ourselves available to everyone." joked Mathew Lafrance, President of gradeAstudent.com.

To learn more about gradeAstudent.com, please visit http://www.gradeastudent.com, phone 1-866-5-GRADE-A, or email support@gradeastudent.com.

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2004 by admin
Canal will open on Wednesday
The National Capital Commission is pleased to announce that the 34th season of skating on the Rideau Canal Skateway will be underway tomorrow. As of 8 am, Wednesday, January 14, 2004, skaters and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to take to the world-famous 7.8-kilometre rink. Maintenance crews are out today removing snow off the entire length of the Skateway from the National Arts Centre to Hartwell Locks. Ice surface conditions on the Skateway are expected to be fair to good. Skaters should be cautious, particularly along the edges where the ice surface is rougher, and are also urged to respect barricades and signs.

Winterlude Guide: http://ottawastart.com/winterlude.php

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2004 by admin
Jan 14 6-9pm: Free film, "The World Stopped Watching - Nicaraugua after the Revolution"
Jan 14 6-9pm: Free film, "The World Stopped Watching - Nicaraugua after the
Revolution"

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE NATIONAL LIBRARY: 6-9pm, an excellent new film
by Harold Crooks and Peter Raymont:

http://www.nfb.ca/invitation/stop/

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2004 by admin
SAW This Thursday
Coming Up / À venir

OPENING: Thursday, January 15 from 8PM - 2AM / VERNISSAGE: le jeudi 15 janvier de 20 h à 2 h
GAME OVER
Presented by / Présenté par SAW Video in association with / en collaboration avec la Galerie SAW Gallery + Club SAW

An exhibition of media art works dealing with the childhood game and its relationship to adult life, featuring a computer virus by South African art collective Daddy Buy Me a Pony, and a rendition of Madonna you'll never forget by Berlin-based Benny Nemerofsky Ramsay.

Une exposition d'oeuvres médiatiques qui traitent du jeu d'enfant et de sa relation avec la vie adulte, dont un virus d'ordinateur du collectif sud-africain Daddy Buy Me a Pony, et une interprétation inoubliable de la chanson Live to Tell de Madonna, par l'artiste Benny Nemerofsky Ramsay de Berlin.

Artists / artistes: Karma Clarke Davis (Toronto), Daddy Buy Me A Pony (Cape Town / Le Cap), David Hoffos (Lethbridge), Tim Lee (Vancouver), Benny Nemerofsky Ramsay (Berlin)

Also / également:

Canadian premiere book launch of / Lancement du livre (en première canadienne):
Video Art by / de Michael Rush (Thames and Hudson, London / Londres)

DJ Clarence Noteworthy + DJ Julie Mondor from 10PM - 2AM / de 22 h à 2 h

Free Admission / Entrée libre (Cash Bar / Bar payant) Information: www.sawvideo.com

Thursday, January 22 at 7:30PM / le jeudi 22 janvier à 19h30
WORLDS WE ARE TRYING TO INHABIT
Presented by / Présenté par AVAILABLE LIGHT SCREENING COLLECTIVE

Worlds We Are Trying To Inhabit brings together three videomakers who employ divergent strategies and aesthetics to comment on our relationship to natural and built environments. Curated by local artist Phil Rose.

Le programme Worlds We Are Trying To Inhabit rassemble trois vidéastes qui emploient des stratégies et des esthétiques divergentes pour commenter sur notre relation avec les environnements naturels et artificiels. Le programme a été conçu par l'artiste Phil Rose d'Ottawa.

Artists / artistes: Alain Pelletier (Québec), Leighton Pierce (USA / É.-U.), Joel Kin-Hung Lam (Hong Kong / USA / É.-U.)

Admission / Prix d'entrée: 5$ / 3$ (Cash Bar / Bar payant) Info: www.sawvideo.com

Friday, January 30 at 8 PM / Le vendredi 30 janvier à 20 h
SAPPHIC TRAFFIC BOOK LAUNCH & PARTY / LANCEMENT DE LIVRE ET FÊTE
Presented by / Présentés par CONUNDRUM PRESS (MONTRÉAL)

Local author and journalist Suki Lee launches her book of short stories SAPPHIC TRAFFIC with a reading and an after-party with DJ Julie Mondor. Books will be available for purchase at a discount.

Auteure et journaliste de la région, Suki Lee lira de son livre de nouvelles SAPPHIC TRAFFIC. La lecture sera suivie d'une fête avec la dj Julie Mondor. Des exemplaires du livre seront en vente à prix spécial.

"Intense, haunting, honest and brave, Suki Lee is an original voice, who writes with passion and verve." Karen X. Tulchinsky, Author of The Five Books of Moses Lapinsky

Free Admission / Entrée libre (Cash Bar / Bar payant) Info: www.sukilee.com

Saturday, March 6 at 7 PM / Le samedi 6 mars à 19 h
SAW GALLERY FUNDRAISER / ÉVÉNEMENT-BÉNÉFICE DE LA GALERIE SAW:
LES PRIX GOLDEN CHERRY AWARDS

In a few days, a call for nominations for the Golden Cherry Awards will be sent out widely throughout the region. You can nominate candidates from Ottawa and Gatineau working in dance, contemporary art, media art, art criticism, music and theatre, with prizes ranging from Best Emerging Artist (in all fields) and Best Gallery, to Best Overblown Production (Theatre) and Best Camel Toe (Dance). The Awards night will be hosted by a surprise guest. Don't miss this unique event, where you can vote by buying red dots for a buck each and placing them beside the names of your choice!

Dans quelques jours, un appel de mises en canditure pour les Prix Golden Cherry sera envoyé partout dans la région. Vous pourrez proposer des candidats d'Ottawa et Gatineau oeuvrant dans les domaines de la danse, de l'art contemporain, des arts médiatiques, de la critique d'art, de la musique et du théâtre. Les catégories de prix iront de Meilleur(e) artiste de la relève (dans tous les domaines) et Meilleure galerie à Production la plus pompière (théâtre) et L'artiste le/la plus séduisant(e) (dans tous les domaines)! La soirée sera animée par un(e) invité(e) surprise. Ne manquez pas cet événement unique, où vous pourrez voter en achetant des petits collants rouges au prix de 1 $ chacun et les coller à côté des noms de votre choix!

Admission / Prix d'entrée: $10 (Cash Bar / Bar payant) Info: www.artengine.ca/saw

SAW
Centre for Contemporary Art and Media / Centre d'art contemporain et d'arts médiatiques
Galerie SAW Gallery - SAW Video - Club SAW
67, rue Nicholas Street, Ottawa
For more information, contact Jason St-Laurent at (613) 236-6181 or clubsaw@artengine.ca
Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez contacter Jason St-Laurent au (613) 236-6181 ou par courriel à clubsaw@artengine.ca

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2004 by admin
NACO, Jan. 18: NAC Orchestra Bursary Benefit chamber music concert
The NAC Orchestra Bursary Benefit Concert, featuring
members of the National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Rideau Lake Brass
Quintet, along with John Wong, the grand prize winner of the 2002 NACO
Bursary, will take place on Sunday, January 18 at 14:00 in the afternoon in
the Salon of the NAC. Organized by the NACO Bursary Committee, this chamber
music concert is a fundraiser towards prizes for future Bursary winners,
some of whom will go on to pursue careers in professional orchestras.

The National Arts Centre Orchestra Association has offered to match funds
raised on the day up to $2,000, so those attending this musical matinee will
know that the price of their ticket will go twice as far towards supporting
talented local musicians.

The programme includes Leclair's Sonata 5, Op. 3 for two violins in E minor
performed by concertmaster Walter Prystawski and principal second violin
Donnie Deacon. The Rideau Lakes Brass Quintet will perform Canadian composer
Morley Calvert's Suite from the Monteregian Hills and Victor Ewald's Quintet
in D-flat major. Principal clarinet Kimball Sykes will be featured in Franz
Danzi's Fantasy on the theme "La ci darem la mano" from Mozart's Don
Giovanni. The spectacular John Wong, the 2002 NACO Bursary winner, will
perform two works for xylophone: George Hamilton Green's Log Cabin Blues and
Jacques Delécluse's Étude pour xylophone.

The first NACO Bursary Competition was in 1981. It provides recognition and
financial support to help further the development of young Canadian
orchestral musicians who have connections to the National Capital Region.
The first year, one prize of $1,000 was awarded. Thanks to the generosity of
additional organizations and individuals, other prizes have been added for a
total in 2004 of $17,000.

Tickets are $15.00 (GST and Facility Fee included) and are on sale now at
the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00), and through
Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at 613-755-1111. Ticketmaster may also be
accessed through the NAC's web-site at www.nac-cna.ca.

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2004 by admin
Fitzroy Harbour school open Tuesday
January 12, 2004, Ottawa, ON -Fitzroy Harbour Public School is open for
classes Tuesday, January 13. Plumbing problems experienced today have been
repaired.

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For information, contact OCDSB Communications and Information Services at
596-8791.

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2004 by admin
OCDSB Board meeting, Jan12/04
OTTAWA-CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD MEETING
PUBLIC AGENDA
12 January 2004 (Monday)
7:00 pm (In Camera)
8:00 pm ( Public)

Board Room
Administration Building
133 Greenbank Road, Ottawa, Ontario

PUBLIC ACTION ITEMS FOLIO

1. Call to Order - Chair of the Board
2. Report, Committee of the Whole (in camera)
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Chair's Report
5. Director's Report
6. Confirmation of Minutes
. 16 December 2003 (regular) 1
. 5 January 2004 (special) to be dist.
7. Business Arising from Minutes
. 16 December 2003 (regular)
. 5 January 2004 (special)
8. Delegation:
Ottawa Carleton Elementary Teachers' Federation (OCETF), David
Wildman 10
9. Public Question Period
10. Report No. 1, Committee of the Whole (Public) Student Accommodation,
10 December 2003 12
. No recommendations
11. Report No. 2, Committee of the Whole (Public) Student Accommodation,
15 December 2003 16
. No recommendations
12. Policy for Performance Appraisal for Director of Education/Secretary
of the Board 21
13. Appointment to Special Education Advisory Committee 35
14. Board Member Motion:
Twinning of Schools, Trustee Spice 37

INFORMATION
15. New Business
16. Report from Student Trustees re Ontario Student Trustee Association (
OSTA) 38
17. Adjournment

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2004 by admin
Sir Winston school reopens Tuesday
January 12, 2004, Ottawa, ON -Sir Winston Churchill Public School on
Mulvagh Avenue reopens Tuesday, January 13. Heating has been restored.

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For information, contact OCDSB Communications and Information Services at
596-8791.

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2004 by admin
OTTAWA'S 2006 WORLD JUNIOR BID MAKES FIVE-CITY SHORTLIST
The city of Ottawa's bid to host the 2006 World Junior Championship was advised this morning from Hockey Canada officials that it had been selected to the five-city shortlist scheduled to make their bid presentations Sunday, Jan. 18 at the national association's head office in Calgary. The Ottawa committee also announced that its bid continues to gain momentum as the $25 seat-deposit program has now reached over 13,000. The four other finalist cities were Quebec City, London-Kitchener, Ont., Saskatoon and Vancouver.

"Being our third time entering the competition to play host to a World Junior Championship, we believe our bid addresses all of the key objectives outlined by Hockey Canada," said Cyril Leeder, Ottawa committee member and chief operating officer of the Ottawa Senators and Corel Centre. The committee is made up of representatives from the Ottawa District Hockey Association (ODHA), the Ottawa 67's, Ottawa Senators and the City of Ottawa.

"I truly believe that our selection to this shortlist is a recognition of the National Capital's strong hockey market - one that supports NHL and junior hockey to the tune of an average attendance this season greater than 17,500 at Senators' games, 8,000 fans at 67's games and more than 3,000 at Gatineau Olympiques matches. This doesn't even take into account the great support the ODHA receives at the amateur level.

"To cap off our bid, our goal now is to bring our seat-deposit program level to 15,000, which will clearly demonstrate to Hockey Canada that we'll surpass all attendance and revenue records for past World Junior Championships," added Mr. Leeder.

Hockey Canada's bid process timeline, before their board of directors announces the winning city on Jan. 30, will now see each city make its bid presentation in person Sunday, Jan. 18 in Calgary.

Hockey fans are encouraged to continue to lend their support to the bid by purchasing the $25 per-seat refundable deposits. The deposits will provide fans with the opportunity to purchase a ticket package should Ottawa's bid be successful. Deposits can be made on-line at Capitaltickets.ca, by calling 599-FANS, 1-877-788-FANS and visiting the Corel Centre box office. Should the bid not be successful all deposits will be refunded in full.

For more information, please contact:
Phil Legault, (613) 599-0327

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2004 by admin
NAC, January 17: Pinchas Zukerman plays chamber music with Lynn Harrell, Joseph Kalichstein and musicians from NACO
The Great Performers series will expand beyond its usual
recital format to encompass chamber music for a special concert on Saturday,
January 17 at 20:00 in the National Arts Centre's Southam Hall, featuring
Pinchas Zukerman who is one of the world's great chamber players among his
many other talents. The NAC Orchestra's Music
Director is joined by internationally renowned cellist Lynn Harrell, who
also performs as soloist with the NAC Orchestra earlier the same week, and
by celebrated pianist Joseph Kalichstein, who has guested with the orchestra
both as soloist and as a member of the famed Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson
Trio. Kalichstein was part of the faculty of the NAC Young Artists Programme
in 2003 and will return this summer. Ottawa-based Russian pianist Carmen Or
and musicians of the NAC Orchestra complete the ensembles.

The concert opens with cellist Lynn Harrell and pianist Joseph Kalichstein
performing Brahms's dramatic and passionate Sonata in F major for Cello and
Piano. Then Kalichstein and Carmen Or tackle the challenging double piano
parts in Schumann's Andante and Variations joined by NACO principal horn
Lawrence Vine, cellist Lynn Harrell and NACO principal cello Amanda Forsyth.

The second half of this chamber music, violas and cellos. Pinchas Zukerman
and Jessica Linnebach are the violinists. The violists extravaganza features
Brahms's String Sextet in G major, Op. 36, a masterpiece scored for pairs of
violins are NACO's associate principal viola Jethro Marks and NACO's
principal second violin Donnie Deacon, taking up the viola for the occasion.
Cellists Lynn Harrell and Amanda Forsyth complete the sextet.

Tickets for this Great Performers concert featuring Pinchas Zukerman, Lynn
Harrell, Joseph Kalichstein and friends on January 17 are on sale now at
$25.00, $39.00, 41.00, $49.00 and 51.00, with box seats at $60.50 (GST and
Facility Fee included) at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00
to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at 613-755-1111.
Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC's website at
www.nac-cna.ca. Half-price tickets for students in all sections of the hall
are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a valid
student ID card. Groups of 20 and more save up to 20% on NAC Music, Theatre
and Dance performances. To book call 947-7000 ext. 384 or email
grp@nac-cna.ca

Posted Monday, January 12, 2004 by admin
Ottawa Blues and Jazz Guides 12 January 2004
This week's live blues & jazz listings are now
up-to-date on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide.
I've changed the format to add new links. To find
out what's on, just click these links:

This Week's Special Music Links:

* W.E.N. - Week's Event News

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/thisweek.html

* W.O.W. - Web O' Week

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/weboweek.html

* V.O.W. - Venue O' Week

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/vow.html

* P.O.W. - Profile O' Week

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/pranother.html

* S.O.C. - Spotlight on Cool

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/xtracool.html

* F.O.W. - Feature O' Week

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/newreg.html

This week's featured artists are:

Blues artist

Al Tambay at Whisper's

Jazz artist:

Josée Deschênes Group at Mercury Lounge

Click for more on what they're doing this week:

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/weboweek.html

What's news in jazz & blues? Here's the link to use:

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/watznewz.html

Check out The Bayou, Ottawa South's only blues & jazz club, at its new web
address www.thebayou.ca to find out what the live music scene there is like.
It's quite hot and doesn't cost a lot.

If you'd like to know more about or book a blues, jazz
or swing band or artist, check out this link:

http://www.ncf.ca/ottawa-blues-jazz/proflist.html

You can help spread the word on the local blues and
jazz happenings in the Ottawa area. Why not pass on this
e-mail to anyone you know who'd be interested in
keeping up on what's going on in the Ottawa live music
scene and suggest that they subscribe to this weekly
reminder service?

If you know of any events or other information I've either
missed or gotten wrong in these guides send me the details, please.
And, if you don't wish to keep getting these notices,
e-mail jim.roy1@sympatico.ca and let me know.

Posted Sunday, January 11, 2004 by admin
NAC, January 17: Pinchas Zukerman plays chamber music with Lynn H arrell, Joseph Kalichstein and musicians from NACO
The Great Performers series will expand beyond its usual
recital format to encompass chamber music for a special concert on Saturday,
January 17 at 20:00 in the National Arts Centre's Southam Hall, featuring
Pinchas Zukerman who is one of the world's great chamber players among his
many other talents. The NAC Orchestra's Music
Director is joined by internationally renowned cellist Lynn Harrell, who
also performs as soloist with the NAC Orchestra earlier the same week, and
by celebrated pianist Joseph Kalichstein, who has guested with the orchestra
both as soloist and as a member of the famed Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson
Trio. Kalichstein was part of the faculty of the NAC Young Artists Programme
in 2003 and will return this summer. Ottawa-based Russian pianist Carmen Or
and musicians of the NAC Orchestra complete the ensembles.

The concert opens with cellist Lynn Harrell and pianist Joseph Kalichstein
performing Brahms's dramatic and passionate Sonata in F major for Cello and
Piano. Then Kalichstein and Carmen Or tackle the challenging double piano
parts in Schumann's Andante and Variations joined by NACO principal horn
Lawrence Vine, cellist Lynn Harrell and NACO principal cello Amanda Forsyth.

The second half of this chamber music, violas and cellos. Pinchas Zukerman
and Jessica Linnebach are the violinists. The violists extravaganza features
Brahms's String Sextet in G major, Op. 36, a masterpiece scored for pairs of
violins are NACO's associate principal viola Jethro Marks and NACO's
principal second violin Donnie Deacon, taking up the viola for the occasion.
Cellists Lynn Harrell and Amanda Forsyth complete the sextet.

Tickets for this Great Performers concert featuring Pinchas Zukerman, Lynn
Harrell, Joseph Kalichstein and friends on January 17 are on sale now at
$25.00, $39.00, 41.00, $49.00 and 51.00, with box seats at $60.50 (GST and
Facility Fee included) at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00
to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at 613-755-1111.
Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC's website at
www.nac-cna.ca. Half-price tickets for students in all sections of the hall
are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a valid
student ID card. Groups of 20 and more save up to 20% on NAC Music, Theatre
and Dance performances. To book call 947-7000 ext. 384 or email
grp@nac-cna.ca

Posted Sunday, January 11, 2004 by admin
Jan 23 1930:ON THE GROUND IN IRAQ
Topic: ON THE GROUND IN IRAQ

Speaker: DAVID PANKRATZ

Place: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 140 LAURIER AVE. WEST
(In the basement, enter by the side door, across from the Lord Elgin Hotel)

Date and Time: January 23, 7:30 p.m.

David Pankratz has just completed a six month term in Baghdad as the
Relief Coordinator for Mennonite Central Committee. He will describe
the situation in Baghdad, the views and concerns of the Iraqi people,
the work of local and international organizations, and the prospects
for peace and justice.

Confirmation of attendance is welcomed but not essential.
For more information call Monica Scheifele, Mennonite Central Committee,
238-7224

Bill_Janzen@mennonitecc.ca

Posted Sunday, January 11, 2004 by admin
NACOA FYI, Jan. 17: "FOR YOUR INFORMATION" SERIES WITH ORCHESTRA MANAGER
For the second in this year's National Arts Centre's Orchestra Association
(NACOA) "FYI" presentations, Chris Dearlove, Orchestra Manager, will talk
about what goes on when a large group of musicians - and their instruments -
take to the road as they did in their recent highly acclaimed United States
and Mexico tour. Chris has many tales to tell, and they will give a rounded
picture of the trials, tribulations and rewards that go with the great music
the audiences hear.

"For Your Information" is a four-part series designed to give people a
better understanding of their orchestra and musicians. The sessions are held
in the NAC Salon on Saturday mornings, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All proceeds
benefit the Orchestra's music education programmes and the National Arts
Centre Young Artists Programme NACOA scholarship.

The two remaining sessions will be held on March 13 and May 8.
Place: Le Salon, National Arts Centre
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Price: $10.00 per person per session ($5.00 per/child/student)

For tickets, contact Muriel Barber (613) 828-3971
Tickets will also be available at the door.

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Media inquiries:
Jean Seasons
(613) 728-1486
jeanseasons@sympatico.ca

Posted Sunday, January 11, 2004 by admin
Global Democracy Ottawa Meeting Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004
All are invited.

Global Democracy Ottawa - General Meeting
7:00 pm, Thursday, January 29, 2004

St. Paul University
223 Main St., Ottawa
Room 104
(Wheel Chair Accessible)
Bus Route #5 & #16
Parking available
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- Report from World Social Forum in Mumbai, India - Jamie Kneen
- Brainstorming ideas for campaigns and solidarity events in Ottawa
- Proposals for funding legal and travel expenses for local activists

GDO has not been very active in the last year due to the war in
Afghanistan and Iraq. It seems to be time to look at reviving our
efforts to oppose the corporate agenda and support alternatives to
the present global trade systems. Please bring your ideas for future
events and activities to this meeting.

Posted Friday, January 9, 2004 by admin
New traffic enforcement offic ers contribute to City's integrated approach to road safety
The latest initiative in the City of Ottawa's Integrated Road
Safety Program will be announced on Tuesday, with the introduction of 18 new
traffic enforcement officers. Representatives from various City departments
will outline how this new initiative contributes to the City's integrated
approach to improving road safety in our neighbourhoods.

Date: Tuesday, January 13
Time: 1:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Ottawa City Hall, 110
Laurier Avenue West
Jean Pigott Hall

Speakers include: Mayor Bob Chiarelli, Police Chief Vince Bevan and Deputy
Police Chief Sue O'Sullivan, as well as Michael Flainek, Director, Traffic &
Parking Operations and Dr. Robert Cushman, Chief Medical Officer of Health.

Posted Friday, January 9, 2004 by admin
City adds more flu clinics to beat the flu
This is your last chance to get your free flu shot at a City
clinic. Additional clinics have been scheduled at the following locations:

Thursday, January 15 NEW!
Sir Wilfrid Laurier High School
1515 Tenth Line Road, Orléans
3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 20 NEW!
All Saints High School
5115 Kanata Avenue, Kanata
3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 21 NEW!
Jim Durrell Recreation Centre
1265 Walkley Road, Ottawa
2:30 - 8:30 p.m.

If you cannot attend a City clinic, contact your doctor or a walk-in clinic
to get your flu shot. Protect yourself and your loved ones. Get your flu
shot today. For more information visit ottawa.ca or call the Public Health
Info Line at 724-4179. All clinics are wheelchair accessible. No
appointment necessary.

Posted Friday, January 9, 2004 by admin
4th Stage Press Release - Ottawa Storytellers
The following meetings are scheduled during the week of January 12,
2004, at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.
Agenda items that may be of special interest to citizens and the media have
been highlighted.

Ottawa Public Library Board - Monday, January 12, 6 p.m., Champlain Room

Planning and Environment Committee - Tuesday, January 13, 9:30 a.m.,
Champlain Room
* Heritage Plaque Program
* Standing Committee Terms of Reference
*
* Budget Consultation - Tuesday, January 13, 7 p.m.
* Jim Durrell Recreation Centre (1265 Walkley Road)
* Metcalfe Client Service Centre (8243 Victoria Street)
* Kinburn Client Service Centre, (5670 Carp Road)
*
* City Council - Wednesday, January 14, 1:30 p.m., Andrew S. Haydon
Hall
*
* Health, Recreation and Social Services Committee - Thursday, January
15, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room
* Standing Committee Terms of Reference
*
* Budget Consultation (Bilingual presentation) - Thursday, January 15,
7 p.m.
* Kanata Recreation Complex (100 Walter Baker Place)
* Orléans Client Service Centre (255 Centrum Boulevard)

The agenda for these meetings and related reports will be posted on the
City's Web site at ottawa.ca and will be available at the respective
meetings.

Posted Friday, January 9, 2004 by admin
Meetings at Ottawa City Hall next week
The following meetings are scheduled during the week of January 12,
2004, at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.
Agenda items that may be of special interest to citizens and the media have
been highlighted.

Ottawa Public Library Board - Monday, January 12, 6 p.m., Champlain Room

Planning and Environment Committee - Tuesday, January 13, 9:30 a.m.,
Champlain Room
* Heritage Plaque Program
* Standing Committee Terms of Reference
*
* Budget Consultation - Tuesday, January 13, 7 p.m.
* Jim Durrell Recreation Centre (1265 Walkley Road)
* Metcalfe Client Service Centre (8243 Victoria Street)
* Kinburn Client Service Centre, (5670 Carp Road)
*
* City Council - Wednesday, January 14, 1:30 p.m., Andrew S. Haydon
Hall
*
* Health, Recreation and Social Services Committee - Thursday, January
15, 9:30 a.m., Champlain Room
* Standing Committee Terms of Reference
*
* Budget Consultation (Bilingual presentation) - Thursday, January 15,
7 p.m.
* Kanata Recreation Complex (100 Walter Baker Place)
* Orléans Client Service Centre (255 Centrum Boulevard)

The agenda for these meetings and related reports will be posted on the
City's Web site at ottawa.ca and will be available at the respective
meetings.

Posted Friday, January 9, 2004 by admin
Jan 19 7pm: Forum on patenting life
Privatising Nature: A public forum on the patenting of life

Co-sponsoredby The Forum on the Patenting of Life, the Council of
Canadians, Development and Peace, and Inter Pares.

The Public Forum is a free event, open to the general public.

Congress Centre, Capitol Room
55 Colonel By Drive,
Ottawa, Ontario
January 19, 2004
7:00 pm- 9:00 pm

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Moderator; Terry Boehm (National Farmers Union)

Panel:

MichelleSwenarchuk, Canadian Environmental Law Association
Ann Clark, Professor, University of Guelph
PriscillaSettee, Professor, University of Saskatchewan
BrewsterKneen, Author of Farmageddon: Food and the Culture of
Biotechnology

Posted Friday, January 9, 2004 by admin
East Coast Rockers at Zaphod Beeblebrox
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX , STEAM WHISTLE & JAGERMEISTER
PRESENT...

A CRACKERJACK EAST COAST DOUBLE BILL

From Toronto via Prince Edward Island
their CD features Moe Berg, Bob Egan (Blue Rodeo), Damhnait Doyle
THE RUDE MECHANICALS

+
From St. John's, Nfld., managed by Bob Hallett (from GREAT BIG SEA)
Nominated for two 2004 East Coast Music Awards
BROTHERS IN STEREO

Thursday, January 22 (Doors 8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $6 only at the door.

"These boys are worth their weight in gold. I think they're future stars!" - Sam
"The Record Man" Sniderman

The Rude Mechanicals would like to have a word with the guy who said "You can
never really go home again." Two years after moving from Prince Edward Island to
Toronto they've delivered the Moe Berg-produced Checkin' for Squirrels, a fun,
honest and interesting return to Canada's east coast.

THE RUDE MECHANICALS' web site - http://www.rudeweb.com
BROTHERS IN STEREO's web site - http://www.brothersinstereo.com

Information:
THE RUDE MECHANICALS - Linda Woods/ Siren Promotions (416) 532-3440
linda@sirenpromotions.com
BROTHERS IN STEREO - Bob Hallett Rbrucehallett@aol.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com
http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com

Posted Friday, January 9, 2004 by admin
Robert Farrell: Let his Guitar Heat You Up
Robert Farrell is coming to Toronto to heat you up with his latest CD Sun House Fury. With drummer, Andrew Lamarche, and Stephen Clarke on bass, Robert Farrell is set to turn up the heat next week. Mark the following dates on your calendars:

Wednesday, January 14 - Showcase at Hard Rock Café's Ultimate Jam
Thursday, January 15 - Robert jammin' with Wild "T" Springer at the Black Swan
Friday, January 16 - Headliner at Healey's
Visit: www.robertfarrell.com to find out more about Canada's "greatest undiscovered guitarist" (Billboard Magazine), whose 120,000 hits on mp3.com alone have made him a little more known, and whose New Artist Radio Awards (2002 and 2003) for Best Musician and Best Rock Artist are giving him the affirmation as the "genetically engineered guitarist for the 21st century".

Posted Friday, January 9, 2004 by admin
HARMONY TROWBRIDGE PLAYS OTTAWA - FEBRUARY 28TH, 2004
Ron Sexmith:
"Harmony is a natural talent. I caught her show a few months back and was quite impressed not only with the songs and the arrangements, but with her engaging performance as well."

Mitch Podolak (founder, Winnipeg & Vancouver folk festivals):
"There were some unbelievably great performances, of note: Ian Tamblyn, Finest Kind, David Francey, fiddler James Stevens and youngster Harmony Trowbridge."
- MaplePost, August 2003 (on the 2003 Ottawa Folk Festival)

Harmony Trowbridge (singer-songwriter)
will be playing at Rasputin's (696 Bronson Avenue) in Ottawa, ON
on Saturday, February 28th, 2004
with opening act Justin Rutledge
show at 8PM sharp

bio
Vancouver-raised, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Harmony Trowbridge is quickly becoming known as one of Canada's most exciting and challenging new voices. Blessed with a keen sense of observation, a skilled, literate poetic hand, an endless hunger for musical discovery, a joyful theatricality, and a disarming degree of honesty, Harmony is an eccentric, powerhouse artist to watch out for.
Music has always been a vital part of Harmony's life. At a young age she started working in musical theatre, and, while singin' and a dancin' was great fun for our quirky friend, she longed desperately to pen her own songs, and become, yes, an art-pop folk-rock hero. It's Harmony's superb songwriting ability, amazing vocals, expressive guitar playing, true showwomanship and and unrelenting commitment to her craft that spark the success of her music. Her songs ring true both lushly arranged, and in a pared down form -- Ms. Trowbridge makes a point, in fact, of alternating band shows with solo performances so that she may continue to fully explore the possibilities for the songs in both settings.

2003 was a busy year for Harmony, seeing her open for established acts such as Martina Sorbara and Lucy Kaplansky, hit the University charts after a visit to South Eastern Ontario, and make her first appearances on CBC radio. This summer she visited the Ottawa Folk Festival (which featured Emmylou Harris, Dar Williams, and many more) after having won the coveted spot awarded at the festival's annual new talent search. In August she was shortlisted for the OCFF's Songs From the Heart Competition, and for the Council's Colleen Peterson Award. A debut release is forthcoming.

for more information go to www.harmonytrowbridge.com

Posted Friday, January 9, 2004 by admin
Need food? Come to Food Not Bombs!
Food Not Bombs continues to cook and serve free vegetarian food every
Sunday in Ottawa at the Bethel Field House. If you know someone who needs
free food and a warm place to spend a few hours on Sundays, send them to
us!

The field house is located in St. Luke's Park at the corner of Elgin St.
and Frank St. The park is right behind the second cup on Elgin St.

For directions:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?
formtype=search&countryid=41&addtohistory=&country=CA&address=166+Frank+St&c
ity=Ottawa&state=ON&zipcode=&submit=Get+Map

We can be contacted via email at: fnb-ottawa@lists.mutualaid.org.

We start cooking around 11AM and serve food around 1PM. We are done by
3PM.

Now that the holiday season is over, it's a good time to remember that
poverty isn't a seasonal issue but effects folks year round. If you have
time and/or goods to donate, please do so. We can always use dried pasta,
rice, cooking oil, herbs, plastic containers, or extra help!

Posted Friday, January 9, 2004 by admin
Hamlet Held Over!
In response to public demand, the NAC English Theatre is thrilled
to offer Ottawa audiences two extra performances on January 26 and 27 at
19:30 of William Shakespeare's greatest revenge tragedy Hamlet, which opens
tonight in the NAC Theatre. Director Marti Maraden brings the murder, mayhem
and madness of the Court of Denmark to the stage on the Stratford-replica
full thrust in the NAC Theatre January 8 to 27 (Preview January 7).
Performances are at 19:30 with Saturday matinees January 10, 17 and 24 at
14:00 and one Wednesday matinee on January 14 at 12:30.

The NAC English Theatre is pleased to have the Ottawa Citizen as its media
partner for the English Theatre Main Stage 2003-2004 Season.

Hamlet - Listings Info.
* January 8-27 (Preview January 7). No performances Sundays and
Mondays (except on Monday, January 27).
* NAC Theatre
* 19:30 Tuesday through Saturday and on Monday, January 26
* Wednesday matinee for students and seniors at 12:30, January 14
* Saturday matinees 14:00, January 10, 17, 24
* Tickets available at NAC Box Office in person; through Ticketmaster
755-1111 or on-line through Ticketmaster link www.nac-cna.ca
* Tickets from $29.00 to $62.00; Students (with valid student card)
may purchase half-price tickets in person at the Box Office.

Other activities related to Hamlet are:
* Pre-Show Chat - An informal discussion before the Saturday Matinee
performance - Saturday, January 10 at 13:00 in the NAC Panorama Room Guest
Speaker: Professor Irene Makaryk, Graduate Studies Supervisor, University
of Ottawa Department of English.
* Thursday Talkbacks - A Post-Performance Question and Answer session
with performers - Thursdays, January 15 and 22.

Posted Friday, January 9, 2004 by admin
Media Advisory: Frostbite Warning
The Medical Officer of Health has issued a Frostbite Warning to
ensure people take appropriate precautions before heading outside and to
encourage homeless people to get in from the cold. The warning is effective
on the following date(s): January 8 and 9, 2004.

A Frostbite Warning goes into effect when:
* A wind chill of -35 or colder is predicted for the Ottawa area
* Extreme weather conditions, such as a blizzard or ice storm are
predicted
*
* With a wind chill of -35 or colder exposed skin can freeze in as
little as 10 minutes. There is also an increased risk of hypothermia for
people who stay outside for long periods of time without adequate
protection. Overexposure can result in severe injury and even death. The
Medical Officer of Health recommends that you wear several layers of
clothing to keep warm and make sure that the outer layer protects you from
wind and wetness.
*
* The homeless are particularly vulnerable to cold weather. There are
services available to help the homeless including:
* Emergency sleeping spaces in Ottawa shelters
* Street outreach services to encourage homeless people to come in
from the cold
* Provision of emergency transportation and other services by the
Salvation Army

To seek assistance for a homeless person, concerned citizens are encouraged
to call:

The Help for the Homeless Phone Line at 580-2626

Calls are answered by the City of Ottawa Call Centre on a priority basis,
and referrals are made to the appropriate services.

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2004 by admin
Ottawa Blues This Week -- 7 January 2004
This is a completely informal update of blues or blues-related events in Ottawa. The mailing list has been compiled from various sources and includes folks who are interested in blues. Please contact me at lizbluesottawa@aol.com to add or delete email addresses from the list and to pass along any comments.
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SONGWRITING WORKSHOP COMING TO OTTAWA
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Ottawa Songposium 2004 Songwriting Workshop
Crowne Plaza Ottawa, 101 Lyon Street
Saturday, January 17, 10 am - 5 pm

Songposium 2003/04, presented by the Songwriters Association of Canada in 10 major centres across Canada, is an intensive one-day seminar for songwriters from all walks of life and those interested in learning more about the art, craft and business of songwriting from some of the foremost internationally successful talent in the music industry.

The Ottawa workshop will feature:
Rick Beresford, Songwriter (George Jones, Everly Brothers, BJ Thomas, Brenda Lee)
Eddie Schwartz, Songwriter/Producer (Pat Benetar, Paul Carrack, Joe Cocker, Peter Frampton, Gowan)
Rik Emmett, Songwriter/Artist (Triumph)
Michael McCarty, President (EMI Music Publishing Canada)

SCHEDULE
9:00 Registration/Check-in
ART & CRAFT
10:00 Creative Process (Rick Beresford)
11:15 Anatomy of a Hit (Eddie Schwartz)
12:30 Break (lunch not provided)
BUSINESS
1:30 Follow the Dollar (Rik Emmett)
2:30 Ask the Pros (Rick Beresford , Rik Emmett, Eddie Schwartz, Michael McCarty)
3:30 Demo Evaluations (Rick Beresford, Rik Emmett, Eddie Schwartz, Michael McCarty)

DEMO EVALUATIONS: Bring a copy of one song on CD or cassette with four (4) sets of lyrics and receive comments from the panel from both a craft and business perspective. Limit one song per attendee; play order will be drawn at random; due to time constraints not all songs may be heard.

S.A.C. Members - $20 advance (to January 15)/$30 at the door
Non-members - $25 advance (to January 15)/$35 at the door
Advance registration on-line or by phone 1-800-215-4814
https://www.goodmedia.com/stores/index.cfm?storeID=14

For further info, please contact
Todd Littlefield, Diesel Management, (613) 741-9242
email - diesel@comnet.ca
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Doc MacLean
Rasputin's Folk Café, 696 Bronson Avenue
Friday, January 9 @ 8 pm; tickets $10

Delta bluesman Doc MacLean, known for his work with bluesmen such as Sam Chatmon, Blind John Davis, and Peg Leg Sam the Medicine Show Man, began his professional career in 1973. He has spent much of his life performing in the American south and has appeared at blues, folk and roots festivals throughout North America. An authority on the history of the blues, he has been featured on the CNN and PBS networks. Describing himself as a "contemporary delta artist" and a "songster", MacLean will perform mainly his own compositions as well as some non-standard selections by the early masters. Currently finishing a new CD with top Nashville producer Colin Linden, MacLean is playing Rasputin's prior to opening for B.B. King at Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto. All performances showcase his rare 1929 Type 'O' National steel guitar.
http://www.docmaclean.com
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The Ballad of Phil Ochs
NAC Fourth Stage, 53 Elgin Street
Friday & Saturday, January 9-10 @ 8 pm; tickets $15

The Ballad of Phil Ochs is an intimate time-trip through the life of Phil Ochs against the backdrop of the political and social unrest of the turbulent sixties. This moving one-man musical, written by Victoria-based playwright Ross Desprez, includes 12 of Ochs' best songs, including 'I Ain't Marchin' Anymore' and 'When I'm Gone'. British Columbia's Zachary Stevenson delivers a remarkable portrayal of Ochs' internal struggles and complex character, and succeeds in evoking Ochs' musical voice. This is another chance for Ottawa audiences to see this production, which played to full houses at Rasputins Folk Café last October and generated rave reviews.

Phil Ochs is regarded today as one of the most sincere and humane songwriters of his day. Like Bob Dylan, he made his reputation singing topical protest songs. He was a prolific writer of songs that addressed a wide range of anti-war, civil rights, labour and social justice issues. Ochs gave the anti-war movement two rallying songs 'I Ain't Marching Any More' and 'Draft Dodger Rag', and the civil rights movement the song 'Here's to the State of Mississippi'. He also penned 'Changes', his most famous love song.

Patrick Langston of the Ottawa Citizen wrote: "Zachary Stevenson doesn't portray Phil Ochs. He is Phil Ochs. The complex mercurial personality; the songs; the inevitable dissolution of a hopeless romantic in the face of intransigent political, cultural and internal forces. Stevenson nails it all."
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE SMALL SCREEN
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ALWAYS check local listings to confirm.

On PBS - Ottawa Cable Channel 64

Saturday, January 10 @ 10 pm
Austin City Limits: Guster & Los Lonely Boys
Guster combines songwriting and performances with a penchant for off-kilter moments of ecstatic inspiration. One of Willie Nelson's favourite bands Los Lonely Boys bring their Texas blues to the Austin City Limits stage. Highlights include songs from their self-titled debut release which has critics talking.

http://www.pbs.org/klru/austin/tvschedule/
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Bobcat Gray
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield, QC
Friday, January 9 @ 9 pm
Also Sunday, January 11 live at St. Laurent Shopping Centre for the NewRO Cancer Telethon (Channel 6)

From Greg Pilon ...
We played at the Black Sheep Stage as a result of our win at the Bluesfest 'Battle of the Bands' ... and Friday, January 9 we make it to the big time with a show at the Black Sheep Inn at 9 pm. We are sharing the bill with Sonny Moon. Our repertoire includes some covers of classic rock, some blues and mostly original songs which I have written. We hope to have a decent crowd as we have built a nice following. The following Sunday, January 11, we will take part in the New RO Cancer Telethon at the St Laurent Shopping Centre.
http://www.bobcatgray.com
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REGULAR EVENTS THIS MONTH
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Mondays: Maria Hawkins @ the Rainbow
Tuesdays: Rainbow Open Jam @ 9:30 pm
Wednesdays: Shakedown Blues @ the Bayou
Thursdays: Dinner & acoustic blues @ Tucson's
Thursdays: Blues Jam with Johnny Russell & Mike Ktenas @ Irene's
Fridays: Amaryllis @ the Rainbow ... early show 5-7 pm
Saturday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Guy del Villano & guests @ Royal Oak, Bank St.
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Thursday, January 8
Tony D's Juke Joint @ the Rainbow

Friday, January 9
The Crowd @ the Rainbow

Friday, January 9
Kathy Kennedy Band @ Tucson's

Saturday, January 10
Jeff Hagerman @ the Bayou

Saturday, January 10
Johnny Russell Band @ the Rainbow

Saturday, January 10
BlueZinc @ Tucson's

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2004 by admin
HUSH HUSH + NOVEMBER ALLSTARS sound mighty good at Zaphod Beeblebrox
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE
PRESENT...

From Toronto - PopGuru/ Maple Nationwide/ Universal Recording Artists
HUSH HUSH

+ NOVEMBER ALLSTARS
Friday, January 16 (Doors 8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $6 only at the door.

"Captivating voices teamed with sensual sounds makes this band one to look out for...
their set on this night was strong and beautiful." - SPARKLESK MAGAZINE

"I've already mentioned in these pages how wonderfully sensual and haunting Hush Hush is." - SPILL MAGAZINE

"The talk of the festival (NXNE) was an all girl band called Hush Hush...." - TRADE

"Fake" is the result of a number of hard fought battles. When Hush Hush recorded "Cinematheque", it's debut album, they weren't really a band. Hush Hush evolved out of Imaginary Heaven, a group that singer/guitarist Keri Steele formed as a teenager in Vankleek Hill, a tiny suburb outside Ottawa, Ontario. After three albums, Steele felt the need to stretch artistically and explore more contemporary forms of music. Forming Hush Hush enabled her to create an identifiable sound while initially allowing Steele the flexibility of working with a variety of musicians. The highly melodic, loop-based results were immediate and resulted in the recording of "Cinematheque" with producer Ken Harrison of Wild Strawberries. The All Music Guide reviewed the album and said, "Hush Hush offers one trip-hop adventure after another while a remix-like atmosphere encapsulates each song."

When it came time to play the songs live, Steele decided that she really wanted Hush Hush to become a band. That proved harder to achieve than she ever imagined. It was important to find not only the right musicians, but the right people as well. Line-ups came and went. A video was shot and abandoned. Frustrations surfaced, but gradually a new sound and a new band emerged. The turning point was a month long residency at a small club in Toronto. The low key atmosphere allowed Hush Hush the opportunity to take some risks while still honing their skills. It was where Steele first started to play electric guitar. It was also where Hush Hush realized that a more stripped down approach was the direction to take.

The first person to join the new line-up was classically trained cellist Anissa Hart. Brought up in Edmonton, she has been playing music since the age of eight. Stretching the instrument to its sonic limits, Hart plays her cello through an array of effects pedals. Next to join was bassist Nina Martinez. The youngest member of Hush Hush played in her high school jazz ensemble before playing in a number of Toronto-area jam bands. Martinez took great pleasure in introducing her fuzz box into the group's edgier mix. A little over a year ago, Gail Thompson completed the group. As a founding member of the Calgary-based band Red Autumn Fall, she opened for Oasis, recorded two critically-acclaimed albums and earned a reputation as a solid drummer. Thompson's experience locked in the rhythm section and brought a real sense of tightness to Hush Hush.

Gaining confidence, Hush Hush started to get noticed. Last year, the band created a buzz at both New Music West in Vancouver and at the North By Northeast Music Festival in Toronto. On a creative roll, they went into Phantom Studios to record their new album with producers The Confidence Emperors. "Fake" begins with the electric guitar driven "Never Your Fault" and ends with the acoustic thoughtfulness of "Fake". The track "Razor Girl" has been included in the U.S. movie "Particles of Truth" starring Gale Harold (Queer As Folk).

"Fake" is released in Canada on the Popguru label, distributed nationally by Maple Nationwide/Universal.

**********

it's a shitty apartment. there ain't no light. there ain't no heat. there ain't no water. nothing but these guitars and the smokes. it smells like diesel; smells like propane; smells like old trailers, dirty laundry, dirty language. old cars. hotrod. hotroad.

then there's this sound... smoky, chick in them cutoffs, no bandit, that smouldering guitar sound, that grinding voice. you better
get outta here man. the city at night, lunar landscape, desolation boulevard, never mind the buttocks, there ain't no light. nowhere man? like roadkill. like hotroad warrior. that sound of diesel again.

this is the sound of the November Allstars, the sound of generation z. turbo guitar and shredded voice. the money's all gone. red light, drive right on through...

**********

OTTAWA SUN article on HUSH HUSH - http://www.canoe.ca/JamMusicArtistsH/hushhush.html
HUSH HUSH's web site - go to http://www.popguru.com and click on artists.
NOVEMBER ALLSTARS' web site - http://www.novemberallstars.com

Information:
HUSH HUSH - Karen Pace/ Pacemaker Prods. (416) 465.3993 kjp@ca.inter.net
NOVEMBER ALLSTARS - (705) 566-9638 novemberallstars@hotmail.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2004 by admin
Media Advisory: Cold Weather Caution
As the temperature drops, the Associate Medical Officer of Health
and the Ottawa Paramedic Service would like to remind residents to take
precautions this winter. The City of Ottawa has a range of information and
activities to help everyone have a safe and healthy winter.

Dress warmly
The first thing to take into consideration is dressing properly against the
cold. At -15C, hypothermia becomes an increasing concern and overexposure to
cold temperatures may result in severe injury and even death. The key to
staying warm is to dress in layers and to make sure the outer layer protects
you from wind and wetness. With a wind chill of -25, the risk of frostbite
increases substantially; the City will issue a Frostbite Alert to local
agencies that deal with those who are the most vulnerable to the cold. When
the wind chill reaches -35, a Frostbite Warning will be issued to the media
to advise residents that exposed skin can freeze within minutes.

For more tips on dressing properly for cold weather and how to spot the
symptoms of hypothermia and frostbite, check out the City's Web site at
http://ottawa.ca/city_services/yourhealth/environmental/cold_en.php
Listen to local radio and television stations for the weather forecast so
you can dress accordingly.

Watch out for falls
The risk of slipping and falling goes up as the temperature goes down.
Residents are asked to exercise caution when walking outside and don
footwear with good traction. It is also recommended to keep on hand grit or
non-clumping cat litter to sprinkle on icy patches. Seniors should take
extra care as it is estimated that one in three experience a fall in the
winter each year.

Help for the Homeless
The homeless are particularly vulnerable to cold weather. Various services
are available to help the homeless including:

* Emergency sleeping spaces in Ottawa shelters
* Street outreach services to encourage homeless people to come in
from the cold
* Provision of emergency transportation and other services by the
Salvation Army

To seek assistance for a homeless person, concerned citizens are encouraged
to call:

the Help for the Homeless Phone Line at 580-2626

Calls are answered by the City's Call Centre on a priority basis, and
referrals are made to the appropriate services.

Safe Winter Driving
With ice and snow build up on roads, driving becomes more of a challenge
during the winter months. The City's paramedic service has put together a
list of winter driving tips that may be viewed online at
http://ottawa.ca/city_services/emergencyserv/ems/ems_1_8_2_en.php

A Cold Weather Resource Kit has also been prepared for local service
agencies that deal with those who are most vulnerable to the cold including
the homeless, children and the elderly. Kits may be downloaded off the Web
site at
.
Those who do not have web access can call the City at 724-4122, ext 23750.

Posted Thursday, January 8, 2004 by admin
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS MICKEY & MINNIE'S MAGICAL JOURNEY: MARCH 10-14 @ COREL CENTRE
The Corel Centre today announced Disney On IceSM will return to Ottawa from March 10 to 14 with eight shows, transporting fans to the enchanting worlds of Disney's Lilo & Stitch, The Little Mermaid, 101 Dalmatians, and Peter Pan. The arena will be filled with music, magic, and best of all, Mickey and Minnie acting as tour guides for a trip packed with excitement and surprises.

Each scene brings the story to an unusual and inviting new location, including a dreamy London cityscape and a colourful tropical island. Audiences will experience the madcap mischief of Peter Pan's Lost Boys, an upbeat hula with Lilo and friends, including, of course, the irrepressible Stitch, and a reggae-spiced romp led by Sebastian of Disney's The Little Mermaid.

"It's an extraordinary show, an adventure through imagination and a family vacation all rolled into one incredible night," says producer Kenneth Feld. "You really get a sense you are traveling right alongside Mickey, Minnie and their friends. At the end, without ever leaving your seat, you feel like you've toured London, taken a dip in the sea and enjoyed a Hawaiian luau."

Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey features an international team of award-winning skaters, exciting choreography and a musical score with a virtual "rock concert" of hits the whole family will enjoy. These elements appeal to the senses and bring the picture-postcard worlds within the arena to life.

The many moods of the show are enhanced by Robert L. Smith's scenic design both on and off the ice. For example, Lilo's Hawaiian home is on the ice, while Stitch's alien planet is depicted above it, creating a multidimensional feel for the show. Captain Hook's rollicking crew sails across the ice on an enormous pirate ship measuring more than 35 feet long and nearly 18½ feet wide, and King Triton's daughters emerge for their music lessons from oversized shells.

Musically, Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey combines familiar tunes from Disney's Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid and 101 Dalmatians along with new favourites from Disney's Lilo & Stitch and some classic rock-and-roll songs that the whole family will recognize.

All of the elements blend together to create an ingenious and inspirational production that will pique everyone's interest. The fast pace takes off with Peter Pan and friends' flight to Never Land and continues to soar with a rock-star Stitch surfing above the crowd.

Jam-packed with exciting and original effects, Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey thrills audiences with an adventurous journey through some of Disney's most beloved stories, sure to delight the entire family.

Tickets for Disney on Ice go on sale Saturday, January 17 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.capitaltickets.ca, to charge by phone at 599-FANS or toll-free at 877-788-FANS and at the Corel Centre box office.

The eight shows will take place over the course of five days from March 10 - 14 as follows:

Wednesday, March 10 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 11 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 12 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 13 - 12:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 14 - 12:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. (French)

Ticket prices are $40, $26, $19 and $13 for all shows except opening night which is $13 for all tickets except the $40 VIP seats. The prices include all taxes and CRF, but exclude convenience charges.

Children (aged 2-12) and seniors (65 and over) will receive $2.50 off the price of tickets on the Thursday and Friday shows, as well as the 7:30 p.m. show on Saturday and the 4:00 p.m. show on Sunday. There is no discount on the $40 VIP tickets for any of the shows.

Groups of 15 or more pay no convenience charges and will receive $3.50 off each ticket (except $40 VIP tickets) on all performances except Wednesday and Thursday night when group tickets will be $13. For more information on group discounts please call (613) 599-0116.

For further information, please contact:
Tim Pattyson (613) 599-0239

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2004 by admin
Catholic Board encourages students to 'Eat Smart!'
The Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board is participating in an Ontario-wide program that promotes healthy eating in school cafeterias.

The Eat Smart! program is being implemented in cafeterias in all of the Catholic Board's high schools and intermediate schools. The program's goal is to promote healthier food choices in accordance with the Canada Food Guide. The program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Community and Health Promotion Branch, and has been established locally in partnership with the City of Ottawa.

A news conference to launch the Eat Smart! program will be held on:

Wednesday, January 14, 2004
10:30 a.m.
All Saints Catholic High School
5115 Kanata Avenue
Kanata, Ontario

The Eat Smart! program requires prior approval of cafeteria menu selections by the City of Ottawa Public Health Dietician and compliance with a strict set of food safety standards and food handling practices. Cafeterias in all of the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board's high schools and intermediate schools are expected to be approved by the end of January. By participating in the Eat Smart! program, the Board does not prohibit any foods currently being offered for sale in school cafeterias, but offers healthier alternatives.

"We are very excited to be able to offer our students healthier food choices on their daily menus in their school cafeterias," said June Flynn-Turner, Board Chairperson.

James McCracken, Director of Education, said the Board would not have been able to implement this very positive program without the co-operation of Chartwells School Dining Services, the food service provider for all of the Board's cafeterias. Mr. McCracken said the Board and Chartwells are committed to "promoting healthier lifestyles among our students."

Chartwells has played a leadership role in establishing the Eat Smart! program. From the beginning, Chartwells was active in reviewing its menu offerings, suggesting improvements and promoting good healthy eating among students. Officials from the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board, as well as the City of Ottawa and Chartwells, will be on hand for the official launch of the Eat Smart! program.

For more information: Terry Shaw, Communications Officer, 224-4455, extension 2326

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2004 by admin
67's and Giant Tiger try to set Food Bank record
On Friday, January 9, 2004, the Ottawa 67's will take on the Oshawa Generals at the Civic Centre at 7:30 p.m. on Father and Son Night. Giant Tiger and the Ottawa Food Bank will also be there, ready to take part in the action and make some noise of their own.

Giant Tiger will be handing out the ultimate noisemakers - 8,000 boxes of macaroni & cheese - to the fans as they arrive. Fans will use their unique noisemaker to "shake" things up throughout the game. As fans leave the game, they will be encouraged to drop off their boxes of macaroni & cheese in the Food Bank bins, which will be located at each exit.

If everyone participates, this could represent the largest donation to the Ottawa Food Bank in its history.

"This has the potential for a great atmosphere on Friday and we're really excited about the chance to set the record for such a good cause." Said Ottawa 67's Owner and Governor, Jeff Hunt.

For further details, please contact Dave Thorpe, Director of Marketing, Giant Tiger Stores Ltd at 521-8222, ext.2355 or Jason O'Connor, Operations Manager, Ottawa 67's at 232-6767 ext. 230.

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2004 by admin
Jan 14: David Rovics Concert and Legal Defense Fundraiser for Ottawa Housing Activists
Come out to support local housing activists who are facing political
repression and criminal persecution for demanding affordable social
housing and fighting against homelessness!

Where: Irene's Pub, Ottawa
When: January 14th, 8 PM.
Featuring the Left-acclaimed musician David Rovics (more info below)

Tickets ($5-10 sliding-scale) can be purchased from Dave @ 236-7230
ext.7953 or Roger @ 720-1523 and at the door.
Donations are welcome and can be made to payable to the "Seven Year Squat
Legal Defense Fund."

http://www.thesocialistring.com/images/DavidRovicsPoster.jpg
http://members.aol.com/drovics/home.htm

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2004 by admin
Jan 23 all day: NAFTA & After: Looking Forward & Back from a Decade of Free Trade
NAFTA & After: Looking Forward & Back from a Decade of Free Trade.

Friday January 23, 2004
Carleton University, Ottawa

Organized by: Americas Policy Group, Canadian Council for Cooperation
(CCIC), Centre on North American Politics and Society, Carleton University,
and Studies in Political Economy

8:45 to 9:00 Introductory Comments
Laura Macdonald, Carleton University
Erin Simpson, Americas Policy Group, CCIC

9:00 to 10:30 Panel 1: Human Rights in Mexico
Chair: Lisa Mills, School of Public Administration, Carleton University
Panellists:
Isabel Altamirano (PhD Student, University of
Alberta, Political Science) "Whose culture,
whose rights? Bio-prospecting Indigenous
Territories"
Rachel Ward, KAIROS "Indigenous Rights in Mexico"
Susanne Rumsey, KAIROS, "Mexico at NAFTA+10 - A Human Rights Assessment"
Michel Maza, Miguel Augustín Pro Juarez Human Rights Centre, Mexico

10:30 to 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 to 12:30 Panel 2: Labour
Chair: Leah Vosko, York University
Panellists:

Andrew Jackson, Canadian Labour Congress-
"Looking Back, Looking Forward: Canadian Labour in North America."

Greg Albo, York University, Political Science -
"Uneven Developments: NAFTA and the North American Labour Movements"

Chris Roberts, York University, Political Science
- "Auto Workers and Uneven Development in the North American Auto Industry"

Eric Quesnel, Frente Autentico de Trabajo, Mexico

12:30 to 1:30 - Lunch

1:30 to 3:00 - Panel 3: Public Policy and Convergence

Chair: Rosemary Warskett, Department of Law, Carleton University

Panellists:

Rianne Mahon and Robert Johnson, Institute for
Political Economy, Carleton University-
"Social Policy in a multi-scalar world: the EU and Canada within NAFTA",

Andrew Biro, Acadia University, Political Science,
"21st Century 'Drawers of Water'? The Vicissitudes of Hydrological
Nationalism under Continental Free Trade"

Teresa Healy, Canadian Union of Public Employees,
"NAFTA, Privatization and the Public Sector Economy in Canada"

CONTACT:

Erin Simpson
Program Officer / Agente de programme
Americas Policy Group / Groupe d'orientation politique pour les Amériques
CCIC / CCCI
http://www.ccic.ca
http://incommon.web.ca
tel.: 613.241.7007, x.320
fax: 613.241.5302
e-mail / courriel: esimpson@ccic.ca

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2004 by admin
Residents invited to provide feedback on their budget priorities
The process of building the City of Ottawa's 2004 budget has begun,
and this year, more than ever, the City wants to hear from you. Because of a
$109 million shortfall in its operating budget, the City must either bring
in more money or reduce spending on the programs and services upon which you
rely. That's why the City needs to know your priorities.

To help you provide feedback on how your tax dollars should be spent in the
coming year, the City has released a document called Building the 2004
Budget Together - A Community Workbook. The workbook will not only provide
you with some general information on the complexities of developing a
municipal budget, it will also give you an opportunity to let Council know
what your budget priorities are and how you would like to see the City's
budget pressures addressed. Just fill in the workbook's four-page pullout
section and provide the City with your feedback on how you think savings can
best be achieved. Copies of the workbook will be available at Client Service
Centres and public libraries, and on the City's Web site, ottawa.ca, where
you can either download a copy or fill it in online.

Copies of the workbook will also be available at the public consultation
sessions scheduled to take place later this month. Each session will detail
this year's budget pressures, and give residents an opportunity to provide
input via the workbook and engage in a community dialogue on the 2004
budget. Below is a list of when and where you can learn more about the 2004
budget:

Tuesday, January 13 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
* Jim Durrell Recreation Centre - 1265 Walkley Road
* Metcalfe Client Service Centre - 8243 Victoria Street
* Kinburn Client Service Centre - 5670 Carp Road

Thursday, January 15 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Bilingual presentation)
* Kanata Recreation Complex - 100 Walter Baker Place
* Orléans Client Service Centre - 255 Centrum Boulevard

Monday, January 19 - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Bilingual presentation)
* St-Laurent Complex - 525 Côté Street
* Ottawa City Hall - 110 Laurier Avenue West

Thursday, January 22, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
* Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre - Britannia Park
* Stittsville Community Centre - 10 Warner-Colpitts Lane

For more budget information, please visit ottawa.ca, or provide us with your
comments and questions by phone at 613-580-2628 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or
e-mail at budget@ottawa.ca.

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2004 by admin
VACLAV VARADA TO UNDERGO SEASON-ENDING KNEE SURGERY
The Ottawa Senators confirmed today that left winger Vaclav
> Varada suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) to his left knee.
> Reconstructive surgery will be performed Thursday, Jan. 8 and be followed
> by four to six months of rehabilitation, making Varada available for
> training camp in September.
>
> The 27-year-old forward suffered the injury in the first period against
> the Boston Bruins on Dec. 13 (3-2 loss) at the Corel Centre. Varada has
> since missed nine games.
>
> In 29 games with Ottawa this season, Varada recorded five goals and five
> assists for 10 points and 24 penalty minutes. In 416 career games with the
> Senators and Buffalo Sabres, he has 162 points (53-109) and 358 penalty
> minutes.
>
> Varada was acquired on Feb. 25, 2003 along with a fifth-round pick in the
> 2003 NHL Entry Draft (Tim Cook, 142nd overall) from the Buffalo Sabres in
> exchange for Jakub Klepis, Ottawa's first-round pick (16th overall) in the
> 2002 draft.

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2004 by admin
SENATORS ACQUIRE BRAD TAPPER FROM ATLANTA ORGANIZATION FOR DANIEL CORSO
The Ottawa Senators today acquired right winger Brad Tapper from
> the Atlanta Thrashers in exchange for forward Daniel Corso, playing with
> the club's American Hockey League affiliate in Binghamton.
>
> In 20 games with the Thrashers' AHL affiliate in Chicago this season,
> Tapper has recorded one goal, eight assists, 26 penalty minutes and a +1
> plus-minus rating.
>
> The 25-year-old has played 71 career NHL games, recording 14 goals, 11
> assists and 72 penalty minutes through parts of three seasons with the
> Thrashers.
>
> After three seasons at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Tapper was
> signed as a free agent by Atlanta on April 11, 2000. He made his NHL debut
> against the New York Rangers on October 7, 2000, and played a total of 16
> games with the Thrashers that season. Splitting the season with the
> Thrashers' former International Hockey League (IHL) affiliate, Tapper also
> played 45 games with the Orlando Solar Bears, helping the club win the
> 2001 Turner Cup (IHL).
>
> While spending the majority of 2001-02 with Chicago of the AHL, Tapper
> followed up the previous year with another championship season as the
> Wolves claimed the AHL's Calder Cup.
>
> Tapper, a native of Scarborough, Ont., is a former team-mate of current
> Senators defenceman Brian Pothier on four clubs, including RPI (1997-98 to
> 1999-2000), Atlanta (2000-01 and 2001-02), Orlando (2000-01) and Chicago
> (2001-02).
>
> Corso, who signed with Ottawa as a free agent this past Sept. 2, has
> played 32 games to date this season for the AHL Senators in Binghamton.
> The 25-year old recorded seven goals, 11 assists, a -3 plus-minus rating
> and 16 penalty minutes. The Montreal native has played a total of 70
> career NHL games, recording 24 points (14-10) and 20 penalty minutes with
> St. Louis. The Blues had selected him in the seventh round (169th overall)
> in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft.
>
> BRAD TAPPER, Right wing, Shoots right, 6', 180 lbs.
> Born: 4/28/1978 (Scarborough, Ont.) Draft: Not drafted

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2004 by admin
THE PARKAS + THE SETBACKS at Zaphod Beeblebrox
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, JAGERMEISTER & STEAM WHISTLE
PRESENT...

One of Eugene's 2003 Top 10 CD picks for The Ottawa Citizen.

Endearing Recording Artists
THE PARKAS

+ THE SETBACKS

Thursday, January 15 (Doors 8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $6 only at the door.

"The Parkas' debut full-length will surely make them a household name."
-Phil Klygo, ChartAttack.com

"Cutting a sharp figure in their "Mod meets Thunder Bay" attire, they entertained the crowd with poppy
rock hooks that beamed with spring sunshine." - Independent Weekly

"Upbeat songs with excellent melodies, crisp guitars and a heaping dose of farfisa." - Indiepages.com

As children of rock and roll showmen, The Parkas were raised on British invasion records, schooled in Northern Ontario punk shows, and baptized in an undercurrent of Stax Voltage.

Last fall, the Parkas toured out to the East Coast, where they were invited to play the Halifax Pop Explosion and open for Tel Aviv's Rock Four and Winnipeg's Paper Moon. At home in London, Ontario, they've held their ground with bands like The Dears and Hot Hot Heat. This year, the Parkas played the Endearing Records showcase at Canadian Music Week in Toronto, performing alongside Radiogram, the Heavy Blinkers, Paper Moon and Hot Little Rocket. They made NOW Magazine's "Critics' Picks" list, and performed what ChartAttack.com called "a refreshing alternative to all that heavy nonsense that is considered rock 'n' roll these days." After playing a sold out show at this year's North By NorthEast, ChartAttack.com declared that "The release of the Parkas' full length debut will surely make them a household name."

Presently, the Parkas have finished recording their first full-length record in Andy Magoffin's House of Miracles, a ten song album that combines pop harmony, country pathos, and rock 'n' roll swagger. The album, called "Now This is Fighting", is available on Winnipeg's Endearing Records.

The Parkas are not here to save the life of rock music, they are simply inheritors of their forefathers' beat and sound. Like good sons, they offer themselves up as the pallbearers of pop, and they'll be playing the funeral all night long. Turn up the eulogy.

**********

The Setbacks are an explosion of rock. With dueling guitars, catchy melodies, crunching bass and pounding drums - this is one band you'll want to write home about. The Setbacks formed in late 2001 when all four members realized there just had to be a better way. A better way to deliver rock and roll to the people. A better way to kick out the jams. Toiling in other bands for the last five years had given the members the right amounts of love and cynicism needed to perform with so much explosive intensity - on stage and on record.

The Setbacks' debut self-titled album is a great testament to the potency of rock and roll's staple ingredients: guitar, drums, bass, vocals and soul. The twelve songs were recorded in the spring and summer of 2002 at Red Room Studios by Arturo Brisindi and mixed and mastered by Jarrett Bartlett and Dave Draves at Little Bullhorn Productions. From the opening notes of the 60's garage rock-inspired "Message" all the way through to the hand-clapping sing-along outro of "The Get Up Song", this record showcases the depth of songwriting and performing talents of the Setbacks.

Surely The Setbacks don't claim to have invented rock and roll, they're merely shaping it for their own selfish purposes. Clever songwriting and the pursuit of rock is what will keep this band going and scorching live shows is what will keep them coming back. So forget about government spending, politics, your exercise program, the dental office and dirty laundry - remember instead these three simple syllables: the-Set-backs.

**********

THE PARKAS' web site - http://www.theparkas.com
THE SETBACKS' web site - http://www.thesetbacks.com

Information:
THE PARKAS - Ken Beattie (604) 312-7548 killbeat@shaw.ca or contact Greg at parkamail@yahoo.ca
THE SETBACKS - Steve Palmer Steve@76design.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2004 by admin
BARENAKED LADIES: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 . COREL CENTRE
HOUSE OF BLUES CONCERTS CANADA PRESENTS

WARNER Recording Artists ...

BARENAKED LADIES

PLAY ... EVERYWHERE FOR EVERYONE 2004 TOUR

With Special Guests ... Ron Sexsmith

and ... Jason Plumb

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 * COREL CENTRE, Ottawa

TICKETS ON SALE: MONDAY, JANUARY 12 @ NOON

The BARENAKED LADIES will bring their lively, fun-filled show to the Corel Centre on Tuesday, February 24th along with special guests Ron Sexsmith and Jason Plumb. Tickets go on sale on Monday, January 12th at noon.

The BARENAKED LADIES are currently touring in support of their most recent release, Everything To Everyone. It's the band's first studio album since 2000's acclaimed Maroon. Everything To Everyone is a potent blend of the BARENAKED LADIES trademark wit, humour and poignancy in a genre-hopping adventure that yields some of the best songs of their fifteen-year career, from the lead-off single "Another Postcard" to the heartbreaking "War On Drugs" and the bittersweet opener, "Celebrity".

Founded in 1988 by singer-guitarists Steven Page and Ed Robertson, the BARENAKED LADIES have sold over ten million records worldwide on the heels of hits like, "One Week," "Pinch Me" and "Brian Wilson." Along the way, they have developed a dedicated following, and a reputation as one of North America's best-loved live acts. Creative, witty and full of fun, the BARENAKED LADIES are always a refreshing experience live.

Opening the show will be singer/songwriter and ex-Waltons frontman Jason Plumb, who is touring in support of his debut solo album, Under and Over, which was produced by Ed Robertson. Special guest is Toronto based, singer/songwriter, Ron Sexsmith, whose latest album is entitled Cobblestone Runway.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 * 7:30PM

COREL CENTRE, Ottawa

*Tickets (incl. GST): $59.50, $49.50 Reserved Seating

*(prices do not include applicable service charge or facility fee)

TICKETS ON SALE: MONDAY, JANUARY 12 @ NOON

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Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2004 by admin
Jan 20 1930:South African plants en francais
Come and learn about the natural history and various habitats and their
plants (proteas, restios, geophytes, annuals and succulents) in the cape
region of South Africa, focusing on Kirstenbosch.

The Ottawa Botanical Garden Society and the Canadian Museum of Nature will
present the 3rd Lecture in their Series on Tuesday, January 20th at 7:30
p.m. Dave Demers will present at the Canadian Museum of Nature Auditorium,
240 McLeod.

The lecture is entitled "Abondance, exotisme et botanique; L'Afrique du
Sud. The lecture will be presented in French but Mr. Demers is fully
bilingual and can answer questions in either language and his georgeous
slides will be a real pleasure to see in the dead of winter.

Tickets can be purchased at the door for $7 or $5 for members of OBG or
CMN. Visit our website: www.ottawagarden.ca .

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NAC/CBC, Jan. 12: Debut Series begins with saxophonist Michael Ibrahim
The National Arts Centre and CBC Radio Two have announced
the lineup of the 2004 Debut Series, which begins on Monday, January 12 at
12:00 noon in the NAC Studio with Calgary-based saxophonist Michael Ibrahim.
A prize-winner at last season's CBC Radio Competition for Young Performers,
Ibrahim is accompanied by Nova Scotian pianist Walter Delahunt-Haley.

These hour-long recitals, co-presented by the NAC and CBC Radio Two, give
young Canadian musicians the opportunity to perform at the National Arts
Centre and to have their recitals recorded and broadcast nationally on CBC
Radio Two. Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra
Bursary Trust Fund. Additional donations to the Fund are greatly
appreciated.

Michael Ibrahim and Walter Delahunt-Haley will perform the Presto movement
from Christian Sinding's Suite in A minor, Debussy's Rhapsodie pour
saxophone alto et piano, J.S. Bach's Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 5, Jonas
Thompson's intone 554 and a half, Rachmaninoff's Vocalise, and Karel Husa's
Élégie et Rondo.

24-year-old Michael Ibrahim received his Bachelor of Music at the University
of Calgary where he received the Faculty of Fine Arts Graduation Award. He
received his Masters at Bowling Green State University during which time he
won three American national titles: the MTNA Collegiate Artist as a soloist,
and the MTNA Chamber Music and the Coleman Chamber Music Competitions as a
chamber musician. He has performed and recorded with the National Youth Band
of Canada, the Canadian Ceremonial Guard Band, the Calgary Philharmonic and
the Calgary Saxophone Quartet.

The full Debut Series 2004 lineup is as follows:

January 12
Michael Ibrahim, saxophone
Walter Delahunt, piano

February 10
Peter Barrett, baritone
Peter Tiefenbach, piano

March 2
Kaori Yamagami, cello
Jean Desmarais, piano

March 15
Winston Choi, piano

April 13
Sonia Chan, piano

May 19
Jing Wang, violin
Jeewon Lee, piano

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2004 by admin
Jan 9-11: Chamber music festival - 5 free concerts
Winter Festival: "Five Canadian Portraits" - FREE ADMISSION!

http://chamberfest.com/english/series/schedule.html#winterfest

With this mini-festival we take an in-depth look at five fascinating
Canadian composers. Over 40 musicians will be involved in works for piano,
strings, voice, organ, brass and winds.

Music of Sir Ernest MacMillan
Friday, January 9, 8:00p.m.
Free admission
Christ Church Cathedral
420 Sparks Street
(at Bronson)

Music of Jean Coulthard
Saturday, January 10, 2:00p.m.
Free admission
Christ Church Cathedral
420 Sparks Street
(at Bronson)

Music of Jan Järvlepp
Saturday, January 10, 8:00p.m.
Free admission
Christ Church Cathedral
420 Sparks Street
(at Bronson)

Music of Clermont Pépin
Sunday, January 11, 2:00p.m.
Free admission
Christ Church Cathedral
420 Sparks Street
(at Bronson)

Music of Healey Willan
Sunday, January 11, 8:00p.m.
Free admission
Christ Church Cathedral
420 Sparks Street
(at Bronson)

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NACO, Jan. 14-15: Cellist Lynn Harrell performs the Shostakovich Concerto with Pinchas Zukerman
Music Director Pinchas Zukerman will lead the National Arts
Centre Orchestra and world-famous cellist Lynn Harrell in the Orchestra's
first-ever performance of Shostakovich's dark and intense Cello Concerto No.
2 in G major in concerts on Wednesday, January 14 and Thursday, January 15
at 20:00 in the NAC's Southam Hall. Audiences will also have the opportunity
to hear Zukerman perform on the viola, an instrument on which he is
unparalleled, when he and Harrell open the programme with Beethoven's witty
and virtuosic"Eyeglass" Duo for Viola and Cello. Mozart's masterful Symphony
No. 40 completes this "Mozart Plus" concert.

The public is invited to observe Lynn Harrell leading a master class on
Tuesday, January 13 from 10:00 to 12:00 noon in the National Arts Centre's
Rehearsal Hall A. The cello students are from the Mannes School of Music,
the University of Montreal and (by videoconferencing) Northwestern
University. Admission is $10 ($5 for students and seniors.)

Lynn Harrell's presence is felt throughout the musical world. A consummate
soloist, chamber musician, recitalist, conductor and teacher, his work
throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia has placed him in the highest
echelon of today's performing artists. A frequent guest of many of the
leading orchestras, in recent seasons Mr. Harrell has performed with the
Boston and Chicago symphonies, the Los Angeles and New York philharmonics,
the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony (whom he guest conducted),
the Saint Louis Symphony at Royal Festival Hall, the London Philharmonic
with Kurt Masur conducting, and the Israel Philharmonic. Additional
highlights include a two-week tour to Japan with Vladimir Ashkenazy and
Pinchas Zukerman, and a three-week "Lynn Harrell Cello Festival" with the
Hong Kong Philharmonic.

On April 7, 1994, Lynn Harrell appeared at the Vatican with the Royal
Philharmonic conducted by Gilbert Levine in a concert dedicated to the
memory of the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. The audience
for this historic event, which was the Vatican's first official
commemoration of the Holocaust, included Pope John Paul II and the Chief
Rabbi of Rome. That year Mr. Harrell also appeared live at the Grammy Awards
with Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman, performing an excerpt from the
Grammy-nominated recording of the complete Beethoven String Trios
(Angel/EMI). Highlights from a discography of more than 30 recordings
include the complete Bach Cello Suites (London/Decca), the world-premiere
recording of Victor Herbert's Cello Concerto No. 1 (London/Decca), the
Walton Concerto with Simon Rattle and the City of Birmingham Symphony
Orchestra (EMI), and the Donald Erb Concerto (New World). Mr. Harrell has
received two Grammy Awards - in 1981 for the Tchaikovsky Piano Trio and in
1987 for the complete Beethoven Piano Trios (both Angel/EMI) with Itzhak
Perlman and Vladimir Ashkenazy.

Tickets for these Ovation Series series concerts on January 14 and 15, are
on sale now at $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00
(GST and Facility Fee included) at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday
from 10:00 to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at
613-755-1111. Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC's web-site
at www.nac-cna.ca. Half-price tickets for students in all sections of the
hall are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a
valid student ID card.

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Local playwright a winner in national playwriting competition for fifth consecutive year
Local playwright Stewart Boston today became the first author to
win one of the top three awards in the Ottawa Little Theatre one-act
national playwriting competition five times. He has won in each of the
last five years.

His play The Panel from Hell is the winner of the 2003 Dorothy White
Award. He previously won the same award in 1999 with his play, The Devil
of a Job. In 2000, 2001 and 2002, he won the Gladys Cameron Watt Award
with his plays, Gallery, Limbo and The Honourable Knight.

Gallery is currently on stage at Ottawa Little Theatre in tandem with
Talking Carrots at the End of Act One by Mat Kelly, also a winner in
2000. Performances continue to January 24. This is the first time that
winners of the 64-year-old competition, run by Canada's oldest community
theatre, have been included in OLT's regular subscription season.

OLT president Robin Riddihough announced this year's winners from the
stage immediately before the show on opening night. The other 2003
winners are Flo Trillo of Halifax with her play Mildred, which was
awarded the first-place President's Award, and Flora Stohr-Danziger of
Toronto with her play Clara and Elsie, which won the Gladys Cameron Watt
Award.

Stewart Boston has won a number of awards for his plays. As well as
being a five-time winner in the OLT National Playwriting Competition, he
has won seven provincial (Alberta) playwriting awards, a Saskatchewan
Arts Board Award and was the Canadian nominee for the prestigious Prix
Italia. His plays have been published by Simon and Pierre and the
University of British Columbia in Canada and by Dramatic and Performance
Publishing in the United States. His Counsellor Extraordinary was the
first full-length Canadian play commissioned and produced by Edmonton's
Citadel Theatre. His adaptation/translation of Leonid Zorin's Warsaw
Melody was produced by Saskatoon's Persephone Theatre. His translation
of Racine's Phèdre (directed by Marti Maraden) was part of the National
Arts Centre's 1999 On the Verge series and a full production (directed
by Tibor Feheregyhazi) was part of Persephone Theatre's 2001 season. He
has also had plays produced in other parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan and
Ontario.

His verse translation of Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde was published by
the Folio Society of Great Britain in 1990. He has also had 18 plays
and several short stories broadcast by CBC. In addition, a number of
his essays, short stories and poems have been published and broadcast
nationally and internationally.

His translation of the classic French comedy, Knock by Jules Romains,
directed by David William, will be presented at the National Arts Centre
as part of the NAC English Theatre's International Reading Series. The
series, presented on the NAC's informal Fourth Stage, offer a chance to
encounter work that is seldom performed in the Ottawa region.

Stewart Boston has pursued a dual career as a writer and an educator.
His last educational assignment was as a volunteer for CESO in Bolivia
in 2000. He is now a full-time playwright.

Stewart Boston, who now lives in Almonte, was born in Glasgow, Scotland
in 1933 and educated at the Universities of Manchester, Calgary and
Alberta.

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NACO, Jan. 10: Young People's Concerts series presents "Play Out! The Virtuoso"
Play Out! The Virtuoso is the title of the National Arts
Centre Orchestra's next Young People's Concerts on Saturday, January 10 at
13:30 and 15:30 in the afternoon presented by the TD Bank Financial Group.
The concerts led by conductor Boris Brott feature the NAC Orchestra's Music
Director Pinchas Zukerman on violin, and Ottawa's World Champion tap dancer
and fiddler Stephanie Cadman. In addition, the spotlight will shine on
soloists from the NAC Orchestra, the Senior Student String Ensemble and
SuzukiMusic. The bilingual series for 7- to 11-year-olds and their grown-up
friends includes pre-concert activities in the Foyer organized by the NAC
Orchestra Association beginning at 12:45 for the first concert and 14:45 for
the second concert.

Play Out! The Virtuoso continues this season's theme of "The Music Makers",
exploring what makes the performers and creators of music so extraordinary.
Centuries ago, humankind began inventing tools to imitate song and project
musical sounds, which have evolved into the instruments of the modern
orchestra. The January 10 programme examines the music-makers who use
astonishing dexterity to bring forth music from these inanimate objects.

Pinchas Zukerman will share the stage with young students of SuzukiMusic for
Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Violins. Stephanie Cadman will join the Orchestra
to fiddle and step dance her way through the traditional piece Growling Old
Woman/Clumsy Lover. Principal flute Joanna G'froerer is featured in
Telemann's Suite in A minor, while principal tuba Nicholas Atkinson performs
in Monti's Czardas, and principal second violin Donnie Deacon joins
principal double bass Joel Quarrington for an excerpt from Bottesini's Grand
Duo Concertante. Other treats include Kreisler's Praeludium and Allegro
performed with the Senior Student String Ensemble, Five Alive written and
performed by the "Bangers and Smash" percussion duo of Ken Simpson and
Jonathan Wade, and Ginastera's Variaciones concertantes.

Pre-Concert Activities organized by the NAC Orchestra Association take place
in the NAC Foyer starting 45 minutes prior to each concert

All Young People's Concerts feature NACOtron presented in collaboration with
Rogers Television. Five television cameras positioned on stage and in the
hall capture live video images of the musicians while they are performing,
and these images are projected onto a giant screen above the stage allowing
the audience to watch the action in close-up.

Tickets for this Young People's Concert on Saturday, January 10 at 13:30 and
15:30, including Pre-Concert Activities, are $14.00 for children and $20.50
for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where applicable) and are on sale
now at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00), and
through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at 613-755-1111. Visit the National
Arts Centre's web site at www.nac-cna.ca.

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Currents runs Jan. 16 - March 14 @ The Ottawa Art Gallery
Currents
16 January 2004 to 14 March 2004

Wind and Water
Guest Curator: Cheryl Sourkes

Katherine Knight, Splash

This exhibit distills twenty-five years of Katherine Knight's visual work. During that time, she has proceeded from series to series, each time engaging specific physical, historical and/or social conditions. She is drawn to bodies of moving water, as well as to marginal human habitations and open landforms. Knight's photographs are always grounded in a particular central and eastern Canadian landscape. Her work is characteristically dominated by one of the physical elements, and this exhibition presents work based on wind and water.

The Floating House
Programmer: Renee Baert

Paulette Phillips, The Floating House

Paulette Phillips' film, The Floating House, offers a meditation on memory, loss and anxiety. Off the coast of Nova Scotia, a house floats on the sea, reiterating the perilous journeys of relocation and the impulse towards danger. The piece is one in an ongoing series titled The Secret Life of Criminals that deals with the complex and paradoxical nature of human interaction and endeavour.

Events

Vernissage
Thursday 15 January at 5:30 pm

Artist and Guest Curator Talk with Katherine Knight and Cheryl Sourkes
Friday 16 January at NOON

Artist Talk with Paulette Phillips
Tuesday 10 February at 7 pm

The Ottawa Art Gallery
Arts Court
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
(613) 233-8699 fax 569-7660
info@ottawaartgallery.ca
www.ottawaartgallery.ca

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Full Space Jan. 16 - May 30 @ The Ottawa Art Gallery
Full Space: Modern Art from the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art
16 January 2004 to 30 May 2004
Curator: Emily Falvey

Art Gallery of Peterborough (Ontario): October to December 2004
Musée d'art de Joliette (Quebec): June to August 2005
Owens Art Gallery (New Brunswick): September to October 2005
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (BC): January to March 2006

The first travelling exhibition of the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art organized by the Ottawa Art Gallery, Full Space features paintings made in Canada between 1930 and 1975 that address urban themes, architecture, social spaces, and modern spatial paradigms. At the turn of the century, Canadian painters organized their compositions according to renaissance perspective, realistic representation, and the notion that space was a vacuum containing objects. In the 1920s, Canadian artists influenced by modernism began emphasising spatial relativity, subjective feeling, movement and process, thus privileging theories of 'full' instead of 'empty' space.

Full Space comprises a variety of such works drawn from the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art. Together they create a free-floating mosaic in which a range of artistic practices and movements thematically coalesce. Artists represented in the exhibition include Maxwell Bates, Léon Bellefleur, Molly Lamb Bobak, Paul-Émile Borduas, Fritz Brandtner, A. J. Casson, Paraskeva Clark, Alan C. Collier, Marcelle Ferron, Marc-Aurèle Fortin, B. Cogill Haworth, Arthur Lismer, Pegi Nicol MacLeod, Henri Masson, Alfred Pellan, Jean-Paul Riopelle, Marian Scott, Jack Shadbolt, Philip Surrey, and York Wilson.

An exhibition catalogue featuring essays by Gemey Kelly (Owens Art Gallery, Mount Allison University), Esther Trépanier (Université du Québec à Montréal), and the curator, Emily Falvey, will accompany the exhibition.

Events

Exhibit opens
Saturday 15 January

Curator's talk with Emily Falvey
Friday 2 April at NOON

The Ottawa Art Gallery
Arts Court
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
(613) 233-8699 fax 569-7660
info@ottawaartgallery.ca
www.ottawaartgallery.ca

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Public Talk by Kai Frithjof Brand-Jacobsen
Searching for Peace: Strategies for Peace Building and Conflict
Transformation in an Age of War and Terrorism.
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2004
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: National Arts Centre Panorama Room
No charge for admission