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Press Release Archive
January 2004
Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by ggower
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. Go to top of page
Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by ggower
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. Go to top of page
Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by ggower
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. Go to top of page
Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by ggower
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. Go to top of page
Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by ggower
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Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by ggower
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!"
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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.
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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 Go to top of page
Posted Friday, January 30, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, January 29, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, January 29, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, January 29, 2004 by ggower
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/ . Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, January 29, 2004 by ggower
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.
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For more information, please contact: Laura Denker (613) 947-7000 ext.
389;ldenker@nac-cna.ca Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, January 29, 2004 by ggower
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. Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, January 29, 2004 by ggower
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.
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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
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Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by ggower
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:
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Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by ggower
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
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Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by ggower
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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- 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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OPEN FROM 4PM EVERY DAY.
FINE BEERS, COCKTAILS & FOOD.
Bands onstage at 9pm, unless otherwise indicated.
Licenced bar. Age 19+ unless otherwise indicated. Valid photo i.d. required.
(613)562-1010 http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com
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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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Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by ggower
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
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Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by ggower
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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Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by ggower
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. Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by ggower
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.
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Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by ggower
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" Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by ggower
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. Go to top of page
Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by ggower
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. Go to top of page
Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by ggower
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. Go to top of page
Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by ggower
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. Go to top of page
Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by ggower
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 Go to top of page
Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by ggower
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. Go to top of page
Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by ggower
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. Go to top of page
Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by ggower
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. Go to top of page
Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by ggower
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
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Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by ggower
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.
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Posted Monday, January 26, 2004 by ggower
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 |
