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Press Release Archive
June 2004
Posted Tuesday, June 29, 2004 by ggower
Hey movie fans!
It?s time for Centretown Movies first movie of the season
When: Saturday, July 3
Film: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
Starring: George Clooney, John Turturro, Holly Hunter and John Goodman
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: the field at the Technical High School (Bronson & Slater).
Info: 232-1534 or www.centretownmovies.org
The show will begin with music from the Ottawa Community Gospel Choir and a short film by a local independent filmmaker.
About Oh Brother Where Art Thou?
The soundtrack has made this Coen film a classic. ?Joel and Ethan Coen transport Homer's ODYSSEY to the depression-era South in the silly, fun comedy O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? George Clooney, John Turturro, and Tim Blake Nelson star as three escaped fugitives on the run in Mississippi. Their adventures through the barren landscape includes run-ins with a soothsayer, a trio of Sirens, a Bible-salesman Cyclops, as well as other archetypes from Southern folklore and pop-culture including a young blues musician, the Klan, and bank robber Baby Face Nelson. Soon they are caught up in a vicious gubernatorial campaign that would make Huey Long proud.? (From www.rottentomatoes.com)
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For the community, by the community, the Centretown Movies Outdoor Film Festival makes use of under used land in Ottawa's downtown core by screening great films in the great outdoors. Every Saturday, and selected Fridays in the summer, Centretown Movies entertains hundreds of viewers in our open-air, walk-in theatre. Admission is always pay-what-you-can. Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, June 29, 2004 by ggower
This is a completely informal update of blues & 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.
‘Ottawa Blues This Week' is available on line at http://hometown.aol.ca/lizbluesottawa/thisweek.html. The on-line version is updated throughout the week. Please send your comments to me at lizbluesottawa@aol.com. Thanks!
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK –
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS
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Gator's Groove
Louisiannie's, Stittsville
Thursday, July 1, 2-6 pm
‘Rocket' Rached & the Fat City 8
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Thursday, July 1 @ 3-7 pm
Colin Linden, Fred Eaglesmith & Serena Ryder
Followed by fireworks
Major's Hill Park
Thursday, July 1 @ 6 pm
And, following the fireworks ....
Tony D Electric Band
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Stgreet
Thursday, July 1 @ 10 pm
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
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The Inertia Project Live
Bayou Jazz and Blues Club, 1077 Bank Street
Tuesday, June 29 @ 9:30 pm; cover charge - $6
After a short break, the Inertia Project makes its return the Bayou Jazz and Blues Club! Comprised of some of the best young improvisers in Ottawa, The Inertia Project features Brian Asselin on saxophone, Jeff Asselin on drums, Dave Schroeder on bass, David Atkinson on keyboards and Kevin Daoust on guitar. Along with their personal mastery of their instruments, the members also bring a wealth of performance experience along with them: Brian and Jeff are both members of ‘Organix', and have played with David in ‘The Groovebug', while Kevin and Dave make up half of the Rush Tribute act, ‘Limelight'. Most of the members also are (or were) music students at Carleton University. The group spins out a blend of Jazz-Rock that is not only funky, but also laced with a heavy dose of improvisation.
The performance will also feature a special preview of a new project. The Inertia Project has teamed up with some extra players to form a new group paying tribute to the music of Randy and Michael Brecker! Ty Harris will be joining the group on saxophone to perform a couple of tunes from this new group! Definitely be a performance that should not be missed!
www.inertiaproject.com
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE RADIO
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On CKCU-FM 93.1
The "Mighty 93.1"
Community Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region
Sundays: 9-11 pm
Black and Blues
with John Tackaberry
The show features a heavy dose of electric blues and rhythm and blues, with the occasional selection of sixties soul. The first hour is dedicated to artist profiles and reviews of recordings on particular labels. In the second hour there is a blues calendar, a run down of events in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, and interviews with "new and reissued blues and rhythm and blues tracks on wax" alternating with "live blues and R&B for a Sunday night" in the last half hour of the show. On the last Sunday of every month, the show goes "down in the delta" for a selection of acoustic blues tracks in the final half hour of the program.
Wednesdays: 9-11 pm
In A Mellow Tone
with Ron Sweetman
Jazz from every era & every style - from 1917 To 2003. Each program features an artist, group, instrument, event, city or record label.
June 30 - Blues Festival Preview: CKCU's blues guru John Tackaberry offers a preview of the artists appearing at the Ottawa Blues Festival between July 9 and July 18. May include Bernard Allison, Marcia Ball, Bobby Blue Bland, Eddy Clearwater, Robert Cray, Olu Dara, the Holmes Brothers, Taj Mahal and Roomful of Blues.
On CHEZ106 fm
Sundays: 6-7 pm
House of Blues Hour
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE SMALL SCREEN
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ALWAYS check local listings to confirm.
On PBS - Ottawa Cable Channel 64
http://www.wpbstv.org/Whats-On.htm
Sunday, July 4 @ 2 pm
Smokestack Lightning: A Day in the life of BBQ
Vivid scenes of restaurants and barbecue haunts around the country are stirred together with legends and barbecue history in ‘Smokestack Lightning: a Day in the Life of Barbecue'. The program captures the lore and traditions of the barbecue belt and highlights recipes both common and exotic. Based on Lolis Eric Elie's book, ‘Smokestack Lightning' explores the history and tradition of this food from its rural beginnings to its present-day incarnations. Though primarily a tradition of African-American communities of the South, barbecue also has roots in the Mexican-American and European immigrant communities. Shot in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Kansas City and Memphis ‘Smokestack Lightning' explores the various traditions that comprise the world of barbecue to determine its role in American culture.
On Bravo - Ottawa Cable Channel 40
http://www.bravo.ca/programlistings/
Tuesday, July 6 @ 8 am
Talkin' Blues: Field Hollerin' (2003)
A profile of Chicago musician Fruteland Jackson; Kelly Joe Phelps; Super ChiKan.
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REGULAR EVENTS THIS MONTH
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!!!NEW!!! All evening shows at the Rainbow Bistro will start at 9 pm
(8 pm on Sundays).
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Mondays: The Dunn Project @ the Rainbow
Tuesdays: Rainbow Open Jam
Wednesdays: Open stage with Shakedown Blues @ the Bayou
Thursdays: Dinner & acoustic blues with Shane Simpson @ Tucson's
Thursdays: Blues Jam with Johnny Russell & Mike Ktenas @ Irene's
Fridays: Amaryllis @ the Rainbow ... early show 5-7 pm
Saturday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Sunday evenings: Blues jam @ the Rainbow, 8-11 pm
Sunday afternoons: Guy del Villano & guests @ Royal Oak, Bank St
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Friday, July 2
The Priorities @ Tucson Roadhouse
Friday, July 2
Shakin' Eddy & The Jukes @ the Rainbow Bistro at 9:30 pm
Saturday, July 3
The Sway Dogs @ the Cajun Kitchen, Kanata
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FESTIVALS THIS WEEK
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Montreal Jazz Festival – June 30 - July 11
The 25th edition of the Montreal Jazz Festival is dedicated to the memory of Ray Charles
www.montrealjazzfest.com/fijm2004/r_charles_en.asp
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COMING NEXT WEEK
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The Smacks @ the Rainbow Bistro - Tuesday, July 6
Michael Pickett @ the Rainbow Bistro - Wednesday, July 7
Cisco Systems Ottawa Bluesfest – July 9-18
www.ottawa-bluesfest.ca Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, June 29, 2004 by ggower
Effective immediately, workers in Ontario who
are caring for a gravely ill family member can take up to eight weeks off work
without worrying about losing their job, Minister of Labour Chris Bentley
announced today.
"The legislation that came into force today provides important protection
and peace of mind for workers who might otherwise be faced with the impossible
choice of quitting their job to care for a gravely ill loved one," Bentley
said. "Our people's health is our most precious resource. We share a
responsibility to protect it from harm and care for it in times of need."
The Employment Standards Amendment Act (Family Medical Leave), 2004,
which received Royal Assent today, provides up to eight weeks of job-protected
leave for employees who wish to take time off work to provide care or support
for a gravely ill family member at significant risk of dying within 26 weeks.
Anyone in Ontario covered by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 - including
part-time workers - is eligible to take this job-protected time off work.
"Providing family medical leave is good for Ontario families," said
Bentley. "Many workers have had to quit their jobs to care for a loved one,
losing their main source of income and often using most or all of their
savings."
Studies show that caregivers in these situations face incredible stress,
often leading to a rise in absenteeism. The cost of this absenteeism is
estimated at just over $1 billion a year in Canada, with indirect costs of an
additional $1 to $2 billion. Employees who are able to take leave to care for
gravely ill family members will tend to return to their workplaces better able
to focus on their jobs and are likely to be more loyal to their employer.
"Years ago, as a society, we decided to support families in the happy
times at the beginning of life with maternity and parental leave," said
Bentley. "This is a statement that we are prepared to support people at a
difficult time of life."
For more information on family medical leave, please see the fact sheet
on the Ministry of Labour website at www.gov.on.ca/lab/ Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, June 29, 2004 by ggower
With a list that includes two first round draft picks, a Memorial Cup winner and a world junior championship gold medallist, the Ottawa Senators released today the list of 26 players attending the annual development camp from July 1-9 at the Corel Centre and the Kanata Recreation Centre.
The players highlighting the camp include the Senators first round draft picks from the 2003 and 2004 entry drafts. Right winger Patrick Eaves, 2004 World junior championship gold medallist and Ottawa's first draft selection in 2003, is joined by defenceman Andrej Meszaros of Slovakia - the Senators' first pick, 23rd overall, from this past weekend in Raleigh, NC. The Slovak will travel from the draft with fellow picks Joe Cooper, Jeff Glass, Matthew McIlvane, Jim McKenzie, Shawn Weller and Roman Wick.
Among the other players, the club will see 2004 Memorial Cup champion and tournament most valuable player Kelly Guard, as well as Binghamton Senators prospects Neil Komadoski, Brian McGrattan, Jan Platil, Grant Potulny, Charlie Stephens, Billy Thompson and Greg Watson.
The development camp focuses on off-ice and on-ice training led by the Senators strength and conditioning coach Randy Lee, director of player personnel Anders Hedberg and Sarnia Sting head coach Shawn Camp. The camp will put the prospects through the team's training program, while allowing staff to assess the players and individualise their summer training programs.
Off the ice, the training includes sessions on Acceleration Ottawa's skating treadmill (Sat., July 3 and Wed., July 7) - the patented treadmill used to train players to lengthen and quicken their stride and increase agility. Acceleration Ottawa is located at the Corel Centre. On-ice at the Kanata Recreation Centre, the players will work on balance, explosive power, speed, agility and puck skills.
To complement their physical training, players will work on their sport psychology and mental skills, as well as team building activities and sport nutrition sessions.
Highlights of the Senators development camp schedule include:
· Daily on-ice training at the Kanata Recreation Centre (KRC) starting Friday, July 2.
· 3-on-3 tournaments at the KRC on July 5 (3 p.m.) and July 9 (9:30 p.m.).
· Acceleration Ottawa skating treadmill sessions at the Corel Centre July 3 and July 7 (9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.).
· Media availability is scheduled daily at the Corel Centre during off-ice workouts and at the KRC following on-ice practice sessions.
· For all other media requests, please contact Tim Pattyson (613-599-0329) in the Senators communications department. Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, June 29, 2004 by ggower
Due to high demand for corporate suites, the Ottawa Renegades announced today that 24 additional corporate suites will be constructed in the east end zone grandstand for the 2004 Grey Cup Game at Frank Clair Stadium.
Each suite will include 20 seats and costs $15,000.
“This is an great opportunity for corporations and businesses to get on board with a private suite,” said Renegades president Brad Watters.
The Kickin’ it in the Capital Festival begins on Wednesday, November 17 and reaches its pinnacle with the 92nd Grey Cup Game on Sunday, November 21.
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For more information, please contact:
Barre Campbell
Director, Media Relations & Communications
Ottawa Renegades Football Club
(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)
(613) 913-7719 (cell)
www.greycup2004.com Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, June 29, 2004 by ggower
aphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister
present
Zombie Night in Canada
From Selkirk, Manitoba/ Stumble Recording Artists
The Farrell Bros.
The Astrobillys
Nick Danger & The Danger City Rebels
Thursday, July 15 (Doors 8pm)
Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $6 only at the door.
"Rockabilly the way it was invented, with a fire of protest, a whiff of
dust and highway, and the spit of rebellion."- KERRANG! (London, England)
The Farrell Bros. rock like krazy! Frantic Rockabilly with a Country Twang, a Punk Rock attitude n' shit-kickin' sibling harmonies - it's understandable why the Farrell's have been described as 'The Everly Bros. meet The Sex Pistols or Hank Williams at double speed'. With a live show that walks the fine line between sublime harmony and rampant acoustic assault, this powerful duo guarantees a lesson in the true essence of Rock n' Roll. The Farrell Bros. started in Selkirk, Manitoba Canada in 1998 as a duo with Gordie n' Shawn each playing guitar. With the world-wide release of their CD "Rumble @ The Opry"/ Curbstomp Boogie' and 3 videos from the same, the Bros. have been seeing an ever growing demand for their live performances in Canada and the USA.
The Farrell Bros are headin' back out on the road after recently returning from an overwhelmingly successful tour of Southern California and their second appearance at the world premier Rockabilly event, 'Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend' held annually in Las Vegas Nevada. The Farrell Bros, are poised to kick it back into high gear for their Ontario tour beginning in July, to support their latest album "Rumble @ The Opry/ Curbstomp Boogie" and the Stumble Records All Canadian Rockabilly/Psychobilly compilation "Zombie Night In Canada"
The Farrell Bros. - Zombie Night In Canada! – Summer Tour 2004:
Wed. July 7th. Barrie, ON. @ The Foundation
Thurs. July 8th. London, ON. @ The Embassy
Fri. July 9th. Toronto, ON. @ The Silver Dollar
Sat. July 10th. Hamilton,ON. @ The Corktown
Sun. July 11th. St. Catharines, ON. @ The Merchant Ale House (Scene Festival)
Mon. July 12th. Guelph, ON. @ The Shadow
Tues. July 13th. Toronto, ON. @ The Horseshoe Tavern
Wed. July 14th. Barrie, ON. @ C’est La Vie
Thurs. July 15th. Ottawa, ON. @ Zaphod Bebblebrox
Sat. July 17th. Montreal, QC. @ O'Hara's
Sun. July 18th. Sudbury, ON. @ The Townehouse
Mon. July 19th.Thunder Bay, ON. @ Soundchecks Showcase & Pub.
For more information on The Farrell Bros, and to view their new video "I Walk A Fiery Line", filmed on location in the Mojave desert, with the same grit and rebellion that punctuates their live show, check out their official website or click here.
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The Astrobillys are a band that had it all...but fell victim to the temptations of the dark night...women, intoxicants and psychotic surfabilly music. Their newest CD, Astrobilly Moon, is a selection of fine tunes - if you like your music with big beat, dangerous sexual overtones and enough reverb to bring down the local power grid.
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Nick Danger claims he went to Hawaii back in '76 and hasn't been the same since. Influenced greatly by surf and rockabilly Nick has developed his own distinct sound that throws you into the back seat of the convertible and burns rubber down the shoreline.
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Web sites:
The Farrell Bros. - http://www.thefarrellbros.com
The Astrobillys - http://www.astrobillys.com
Nick Danger & The Danger City Rebels - http://www.thebeautifulmusic.com/danger/
Information:
The Farrell Bros. - Steve Stumble/ Stumble Records (905) 347-3118 stumblerecords@yahoo.com http://www.stumblerecords.com
Zaphod Beeblebrox - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, June 29, 2004 by ggower
One of Ottawa's most cherished heritage landmarks is now open to the
public following an extensive renovation and expansion. The Plant Recreation
Centre was officially opened today by dignitaries including Ottawa Mayor Bob
Chiarelli and Councillor Diane Holmes. Local residents joined the Director
of Parks and Recreation Aaron Burry, Plant Pool Recreation Association's
Sally Rutherford, and former Somerset Ward Councillor Elisabeth Arnold to
celebrate the opening of this $8.2 million facility.
The facility at the corner of Somerset and Preston streets saw the complete
renovation of the old Plant Bath plus an impressive expansion. The new
complex features a six-lane, 25-metre pool, family leisure pool, whirlpool,
fitness facility and a magnificent hall.
"This is a great day for the residents of Centretown to celebrate a true
community accomplishment," said Mayor Bob Chiarelli. "The Plant Pool
Community Association should be commended for their vision and leadership in
restoring Plant Bath into a state of the art facility that will bring
neighbours together for years to come."
"Swimming again in Plant brings a tremendous feeling of community spirit and
I am delighted to see a celebration marking the efforts of so many dedicated
volunteers," said Councillor Diane Holmes. "There is something for everyone
here including meeting facilities, state-of-the-art fitness opportunities
and an outstanding Public Art Program commission by Maskull Lasserre where
the concourse is transformed into a magical underwater world for all to
enjoy."
The new centre will be six times the size of the original building,
approximately 36,000 square feet and will also feature a splash pad,
basketball court and two outdoor mini-soccer fields.
Aaron Burry, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City recognized the
need for the role of the Plant Pool Recreation Association (PPRA) in this
project. "Community leadership of this kind is critical to successful
recreation. We are thankful for our friends at the PPRA and hail the
dedication from this team in assisting us in delivering excellent programs
and services."
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For more information:
Corporate Communications
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, June 29, 2004 by ggower
The Ottawa Renegades are pleased to announce that running back Josh Ranek and defensive tackle Jerome Haywood have both received CFL player of the week honours.
The league announced today that Ranek received the Rogers AT&T CFL Offensive Player of the Week award following an outstanding performance during a 20-10 victory by the Renegades over the Toronto Argonauts on June 24.
The win was Ottawa’s sixth straight at home and gave the team a 2-0 record to start the 2004 season.
Ranek, 26, a native of Tyndall, South Dakota, rushed for 116 yards with one touchdown and set a Renegades franchise record of 20 carries in one game during the victory over Toronto. He also caught five passes for 64 yards. The 5-foot-8, 210-pound Ranek, in his third season with the Renegades, leads the league with 208 rushing yards, shares the CFL lead (with Geroy Simon of BC) with 335 yards from scrimmage and ranks third in league combined yards with 335.
Ranek becomes the second player in Renegades history to win the Rogers AT&T weekly offensive honour. Quarterback Kerry Joseph received the award last July after making his starting début with the Renegades in a game against Toronto.
Meanwhile, Haywood won the league’s Lineman of the Week honour for the second consecutive week and became the first player in Renegades history to win a league weekly award on back-to-back occasions.
The 5-foot-9, 280-pound Haywood combined with defensive teammates to thwart the Toronto offensive attack on June 24, preventing the Argos from scoring a touchdown. It was the first time in Renegades history that an opponent did not achieve the Ottawa end zone.
Haywood, also a three-year Renegades veteran, had two defensive tackles and sacked quarterback Damon Allen twice.
The Renegades will attempt to go 3-0 on the year on Friday, July 2 against the Edmonton Eskimos at Frank Clair Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
An Ottawa professional football team has not won three straight to start a season since 1972. The Renegades will also attempt to win a seventh consecutive home game.
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For more information, please contact:
Barre Campbell
Director, Media Relations & Communications
Ottawa Renegades Football Club
(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)
(613) 913-7719 (cell) Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, June 29, 2004 by ggower
The National Arts Centre and Warner Bros. Entertainment
bring Bugs Bunny on Broadway, starring Bugs Bunny and his Looney Tunes
friends, back to Southam Hall for a special summertime appearance with the
NAC Orchestra conducted by George Daugherty, on Friday, July 9 and Saturday,
July 10 at 19:30.
The NAC Orchestra will perform famous orchestral musical scores synchronized
with the Looney Tunes cartoons projected above the musicians on the NAC's
big screen. The evening includes such comic masterpieces as What's Opera,
Doc?, The Rabbit of Seville, and Corny Concerto. New cartoons for this
return visit include Pigs in a Polka, Duck Amuck and Jumpin' Jupiter. Along
with Bugs Bunny, the classic toons star Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig,
Wile E. Coyote, the Road Runner and more, performing to classical
interpretations composed by Carl Stalling and Milt Franklyn incorporating
the musical themes of Rossini, Strauss, and Wagner. Animation direction is
by Friz Freleng, Robert Clampett, Robert McKimson and the late Chuck Jones.
There will be an exhibit of artwork by the legendary Chuck Jones on display
in the Foyer during the run of the show.
Created, directed and conducted by George Daugherty, an Emmy Award winner
and five-time Emmy nominee, Bugs Bunny on Broadway made its world premiere
to a packed house in New York in 1990. The production went on to a
successful national tour, and has toured the world with sold-out engagements
and rave reviews in Sydney, London, Japan, Mexico and Moscow, as well as
Ottawa in 2002.
Bugs Bunny's first 'reel' appearance in front of his soon-to-be-adoring
public was in A Wild Hare directed by Tex Avery. Since then, Bugs' zany
antics in hundreds of cartoon favourites have made him a legend throughout
the world. Twice Bugs Bunny cartoons have been nominated for Academy
Awards, and his Knighty Knight Bugs won a coveted Oscar. In addition to his
many animated shorts and 21 prime time television specials, Bugs has starred
in four films.
Conductor and creator of Bugs Bunny on Broadway, George Daugherty is one of
the classical music world's most diverse artists. In addition to his
25-year conducting career which has included appearances with the world's
leading orchestras, ballet companies, opera houses, and concert artists,
Daugherty is also an Emmy Award-winning, five-time Emmy-nominated creator
whose professional profile includes major credits as a director, writer, and
producer for television, film, innovative and unique concerts, and the live
theatre. He returned to the National Arts Centre last December to lead the
highly successful Christmas with the NAC Orchestra.
The National Arts Centre Orchestra will perform Bugs Bunny on Broadway on
July 9 and 10. Tickets are $37, $47, $57 with boxes at $70 (GST and Facility
Fee included). Tickets 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. Half-price tickets for students in all sections of the
hall are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a
valid student ID card.
Groups of 20 or more save up to 20% off of regular priced tickets to NAC
Music, Theatre and Dance performances. For information and reservations call
613-947-7000 ext: 384 or e-mail
grp@nac-cna.ca Go to top of page
Posted Monday, June 28, 2004 by ggower
Team Ontario looks for a three-peat next week as it attempts to win a third consecutive Football Canada Cup title at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa.
The four other competing teams, representing Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia, will all arrive on July 3 for the week-long national under-19 tackle football championship tournament.
Team Ontario will kick off against Nova Scotia in the tournament’s opening game at 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 4. Manitoba will take on Saskatchewan at 1 p.m. Both games will be played at Frank Clair Stadium (Lansdowne Park).
The tournament resumes on July 7 at 1 p.m. and continues on Saturday, July 10 with the bronze medal game at 9 a.m. and the championship match at 1 p.m.
All games are free admission and open to the public.
Contact:
Amie Van Soelen
Program Coordinator
Football Canada
(613) 564-6302
(613) 564-6309
programs@footballcanada.com
www.footballcanada.com Go to top of page
Posted Monday, June 28, 2004 by ggower
Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagemeister
present
From Toronto/ Orange Recording Artist
Lindy
From Toronto/ Orange Recording Artist
Melissa McClelland
Wednesday, July 14 (Doors 8pm)
Zaphod Beeblebrox, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $6 only at the door.
One can examine the obvious folk roots in Lindy’s music, catch a McCartney phrasing here and there, but words miss the point. Lindy's music must be experienced. Only then will the listener understand the breadth of influences both musical and thematic that entwine themselves throughout the 12 songs on Lindy’s latest album. "Suspension of Disbelief" is a reminder of why albums overtook singles in the ‘60’s. Instead of a thrown-together collection of recorded songs, Suspension of Disbelief conveys a story of a young man’s first expressions of love and the pain associated with the disappointments and tragedies that cross the paths of all who strive to live and dream. Lindy’s approach to his songs and their selection and sequencing hearken back to the craftsmanship and dedication of Sinatra with the pop sensibility of Roy Orbison. Each track plays like a chapter of a book. And yet, the most striking quality in Lindy's music is its beauty in simplicity. His greatest gift may lie in his ability to tell his truth in the simplest of ways.
Lindy’s soaring vocals, crowd-pleasing banter and dazzling acoustic guitar playing first caught the eyes and ears of Aquarius Records. His debut record came out on the Montreal-based label in the late ‘90s. A second album was released independently by Lindy.
Adding to the Lindy legend was his unconventional audition for The Orange Record Label. First catching the ear of label co-founder, Aubrey Winfield, Lindy agreed to audition for the rest of the label at a venue that most artists might have balked at. The now-famous audition was performed around Aubrey and Mari Winfield’s kitchen table for an audience that included Orange co-founder Steven Ehrlick and A&R Manager, Daryn Barry. Lindy, supported by his guitar, spun tunes and tales for hours, at times causing tears to form in his listeners’ eyes, sometimes from laughter, mostly from the sheer power of his songs. Third label co-founder, Jill Snell, catching Lindy for the first time at C’est What, was the next label person to fall under Lindy’s spell. Suspension of Disbelief was produced by Orange’s own Daryn Barry. When Dave “Rave” Ogilvie heard Lindy’s rough mixes, it wasn’t long before the renowned producer (NIN, Marilyn Manson, Skinny Puppy) was in the studio mixing the album.
Lindy’s talent towers over his contemporaries…literally (he’s rather tall). He is often described as gentle. The same can be said about his music, towering gentleness. Prepare yourself to be Beautifully Undone by Suspension of Disbelief.
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Born in Chicago but raised in Burlington, Ontario (just a stone’s skip from Canada’s “steel city” Hamilton), McClelland unwittingly found herself with a seemingly endless list of topics for Stranded in Suburbia. Not cognizant of the album’s theme during the creative process, it would reveal itself to her upon reflection. This, McClelland’s second full-length release, paints a vivid and detailed picture of the perils of growing up in suburbia. Nothing escapes McClelland's keen brush strokes; the record includes sardonic nods to alcohol and drugs, basements and rooftops, factories and cars, curfews and runaways, violence and vandalism, sex, love, and futile dreams.
McClelland engaged the talents of a young upstart named Ryan Corrigan (now Hawksley Workman), to produce her demo. But it would be prolific singer-songwriter and talented producer Rob Lamothe who recorded McClelland’s sparse, yet beautiful debut full-length album (2001). This self-titled release coincided with Melissa’s first major North American tour, which took her to California and throughout western Canada.
The hard work of slugging it out in the independent music world did not dissuade McClelland from doggedly pursuing music. And the work paid off. When Luke Doucet (Sarah McLachlan, Chantal Kreviazuk, Oh Susanna, Danny Michel) climbed on board to produce McClelland’s follow-up full-length release, Stranded in Suburbia, it was because he heard something special in McClelland. Aside from her dazzling talent, he saw a person whose personality and drive predispose her to success.
Not long after recording Stranded in Suburbia, McClelland signed a record deal with a label in its infancy, The Orange Record Label. Melissa is one of Orange's debut artists, along with Jim Bryson and Lindy. Stranded in Suburbia is McClelland’s debut album with Orange. Headed by Doucet, the players on this record are a who's-who of the Canadian musical landscape. Paul Brennan (Elton John, Sarah McLachlan, Veda Hille) holds it down behind the drum kit, while the bottom-end comes courtesy of bassist Jay Gordon. Strings (McClelland, Sahra Featherstone, Anne Alma, and Eric Mackinnon) and keys (Todor Kobakov) round out the lush musical backdrop for McClelland's robust songs. And it’s all tied together and mixed by Michael Phillip Wojewoda (Barenaked Ladies, Ashley MacIsaac, Rheostatics). The lead-off radio single, “White Lies (Stranded in Suburbia)” was mixed by superstar engineer David Ogilvie (Nine Inch Nails, Sloan, Marilyn Manson).
Even with all of this musical artistry and engineering prowess, the songs retain their backbone - McClelland's songwriting and crystalline vocals. Listeners are treated to a cathartic journey, an emotionally and aurally stimulating CD that can be spun again and again without growing tiresome.
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Web sites:
Lindy & Melissa McClelland - http://www.orangerecordlabel.com
Information:
Lindy & Melissa McClelland - (416) 504-8084 info@orangerecordlabel.com
Zaphod Beeblebrox - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com Go to top of page
Posted Monday, June 28, 2004 by ggower
The City will not be collecting leaf and yard waste in July,
August and September. Here's what you can do until collections resume once
again, in October.
1. Prune your shrubs and trees now. Spring and fall are the recommended
periods for plant pruning.
2. Leave the grass clippings on your lawn. This provides nutrient to
the soil, creates less waste, and reduces the City's collection and
processing costs.
3. Compost your leaf and yard waste in your back yard composter.
4. Or, as a last resort, take your yard waste to the Trail Waste
Facility composting site.
To find out more about composting, visit the City's Web site at ottawa.ca,
consult your local library or composter retailers in your neighbourhood.
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Corporate Communications
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Monday, June 28, 2004 by ggower
An all-Mozart Celebration combining overture, concerto and
symphony with the National Arts Centre Orchestra led by Pinchas Zukerman,
and featuring world renowned pianist Joseph Kalichstein, continues the Great
Composers Series on Tuesday, July 6 in the NAC's Southam Hall. As a special
bonus, the ticket price includes the first of three "Encounters with Bach"
featuring organist Thomas Annand in a concert-demonstration in Southam Hall
at 18:30. The National Arts Centre Orchestra concert follows at 19:30 after
a half-hour break. The Great Composers Series is presented by the Casino de
Lac-Leamy in association with the Ottawa Citizen.
The Mozart Celebration opens with the fresh and delightful Marriage of
Figaro Overture and closes with Mozart's "Linz" Symphony No. 36 in C major,
which the composer miraculously wrote in a matter of days on a visit to his
friend Count Thun in Linz. To complete the programme, the internationally
renowned pianist Joseph Kalichstein - a faculty member of the Young Artists
Programme - performs the Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-flat major, often
described as the "queen" of Mozart's piano concertos for its dignity, grace,
lyricism and warmth.
Joseph Kalichstein, acclaimed for the heartfelt intensity and technical
mastery of his playing, enthralls audiences throughout the United States and
Europe, winning equal praise as orchestral soloist, recitalist and chamber
musician. He is also the first Chamber Music Advisor to the Kennedy Center,
an appointment that grew out of his close association with the Center over
many seasons. He continues to record and to play in music capitals worldwide
with the famed Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson piano trio. He has appeared at
the NAC both with this trio, and as piano soloist - most recently in 2003.
This was his second summer as a faculty member of the NAC Young Artists
Programme. The 1969 winner of the Leventritt Award is a favorite of New York
concertgoers. He has appeared in several recitals on Carnegie Hall's
"Keyboard Virtuosi" series, and as soloist with the Leipzig Chamber
Orchestra and with the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio. He frequently
collaborates with the world's great string quartets, among them the Guarneri
Quartet and the Emerson Quartet.
Thomas Annand is the NAC Orchestra's harpsichordist and organist. For the
first of his "Encounters with Bach" he is joined by NACO principal oboe Chip
Hamann, for a presentation of music both by J.S. Bach and inspired by him.
Annand will open with Bach's Chorale fantasia Komm, Heiliger, Geist. Then
Annand and Hamann will play the Fantasia for Oboe and Organ by Krebs, a
student of Bach. The short programme finishes with Annand performing the
Organ Sonata in D major by C.P.E. Bach, one of the next generation of the
Bach family.
The Great Composers series is priced affordably for summer audiences with
tickets at $21 and box seats at $26. All three concerts can be purchased for
the discounted price of $44. The Chamber Music Extravaganza on July 3 is
$10, or can be added to any of the Great Composers series for only $5.
Tickets 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
. Half-price tickets for
students in all sections of the hall are on sale in person at the NAC Box
Office upon presentation of a valid student ID card. Groups of 20 or more
save up to 20% off. For information and reservations call 613-947-7000 ext:
384 or e-mail grp@nac-cna.ca. Go to top of page
Posted Monday, June 28, 2004 by ggower
On Wednesday, June 30, Dr. Patricia Huston, the City's Associate
Medical Officer of Health, will explain how everyone can beat the heat this
summer.
Dr. Huston will outline the City of Ottawa's 2004 Heat Action Plan and give
valuable information on heat and prevention of heat-related illnesses.
Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Ben Franklin Place, 101
Centrepointe Drive (in front of the
library)
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Corporate Communications
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Monday, June 28, 2004 by ggower
The 11th Annual Ottawa Folk Festival, which runs from Thursday, August 26, to Sunday, August 29, 2004, is looking for volunteers. Volunteer positions are available in various areas, including site operations, site maintenance, ticket sales, hospitality and parking. Here’s your chance to be a part of this year’s Festival and get in for free.
Enjoy folk music by the water in beautiful Britannia Park. This year’s performers include Judy Collins, Arlo Guthrie, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Jane Bunnett & The Spirits of Havana, Broken Social Scene and many more. A total of 75 acts are featured during the four-day event.
For more information, call our Festival Volunteer Coordinator at (613) 230-8234, or visit the Festival website at www.ottawafolk.org. Go to top of page
Posted Monday, June 28, 2004 by ggower
The Inertia Project Live at the Bayou Jazz and Blues Club
Tuesday, June 29 at 9:30PM
The Bayou Blues and Jazz Club – 1077 Bank Street (corner of Sunnyside) - Phone # (613)738-1709
$6 cover charge.
Showtime at 9:30PM
After a short break, the Inertia Project makes its return the Bayou Jazz and Blues Club! It all takes place on Tuesday, June 29th at 9:30PM. The Bayou Jazz and Blues Club is located at 1077 Bank Street and can be reached at (613) 738-1709. There is a $6 cover charge.
Comprised of some of the best young improvisers in Ottawa, The Inertia Project features Brian Asselin on Saxophone, Jeff Asselin on Drums, Dave Schroeder on Bass, David Atkinson on Keyboards and Kevin Daoust on Guitar. Along with their personal mastery of their instruments, the members also bring a wealth of performance experience along with them; Brian and Jeff are both members of Organix, and have played with David in The Groovebug, while Kevin and Dave make up half of the Rush Tribute act Limelight. Most of the members are (or were) also music students at Carleton University. The groups spins out a blend of Jazz-Rock that is not only funky, but also laced with a heavy dose of improvisation.
The performance will also feature a special preview of a new project. The Inertia Project has teamed up with some extra players to form a new group paying tribute to the music of Randy and Michael Brecker! Ty Harris will be joining the group on Saxophone to perform a couple of tunes from this new group!
This will definitely be a performance that should not be missed! Go to top of page
Posted Monday, June 28, 2004 by ggower
Youth group from Palestine (City of Nablus) talk
We would like to invite you to meet a youth group came from
Palestine (City of Nablus). The group will explain the situation of
the city and the life under the occupation, they will tell us the
detail of the daily life in Palestine. It’s a very good opportunity
to see the real picture of what is going on and how they live under
the occupation.
Place: 2345 Alta Vista Dr, St. Thomas Church (Close to Alta Vista
and Heron)
Date: Tuesday- June 29, 2004
Time: 7:30 PM Go to top of page
Posted Monday, June 28, 2004 by ggower
City of Ottawa officials unveiled a plaque this morning at the
Greenboro Transit Station in memory of long time public transit advocate,
Darrell W. Richards. The plaque commemorates the life and achievements of
Mr. Richards, who passed away in 2002. Mr. Richards worked tirelessly on the
development of a sustainable public transit system in Ottawa.
"The dedication of this plaque is a small gesture on behalf of the City and
all its residents, to recognize the dedication, vision, advocacy and
leadership demonstrated by Mr. Richards," said Councillor Janet Stavinga,
Chair of the City of Ottawa's Transportation Committee. "Although any City
facility could have been selected, it is fitting that Mr. Richards plaque be
displayed at a transit station, considering his efforts in this area."
"Darrell would be so happy to see all the people traveling through Greenboro
Station, using public transit every day," said his widow, Jennifer Richards.
"This station will serve as a permanent reminder to those who knew Darrell,
that his work is with us still. Perhaps those who didn't know him, will
pause for a moment and realize that someone dedicated their life to a
project that enriches the lives of so many others."
Joining Councillor Stavinga, Jennifer Richards and other members of City
Council at the unveiling ceremony, were Gordon Diamond, Director of Transit
Services, Harry Gow and Tim Lane of Transport 2000, and a number of friends
and family members.
The plaque was placed as part of the City's Commemorative Naming Program,
which outlines the criteria and processes for commemoratively naming
municipal streets, parks and facilities.
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For more information:
Communications and Marketing
(613) 580-2450
Biography
Darrell W. Richards
1954 - 2002
Darrell Richards was born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan on January 19, 1954. He
spent the first years of his life in Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, a small
community located close to his grandmother Wilke's farm, and a place where
he spent many happy summers assisting the family with farm chores.
In 1966, the family moved to Melfort, Saskatchewan, where Darrell spent his
youth learning to play hockey, curling and attending the local high school.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University
of Saskatchewan in 1976.
In that same year, Darrell moved to Ottawa where he began his career as a
transportation researcher at the House of Commons. Living in Ottawa, he not
only enjoyed the intellectual challenge of working on the Hill, but also
enjoyed new physical challenges. In his spare time he would venture out on
his bike or take long walks on one of many bike paths Ottawa has to offer.
In the summer and fall, Darrell would spend his weekends hiking or biking in
Gatineau Park. In the winter, he would skate or jog along the Rideau Canal.
Despite serious kidney problems, Darrell never let his health limit his
enjoyment of life. His interest in bikes and his entrepreneurial spirit led
him to co-found a bike store in Ottawa South called the Bike Stop, where he
worked for approximately ten years as its financial director. In 1986,
Darrell married Jennifer and became a loving and devoted husband, and father
to their two children Simon and Lauren.
In the early 1990s, wanting to use his vast knowledge of transportation
issues to its fullest, Darrell began working as a transportation consultant.
His company, Transport Concepts, specialized primarily on ways to promote
environmentally friendly and sustainable transportation. Better bicycle
access and light rail are a couple of projects he was involved in with the
city. He felt a deep commitment to the public good and worked long and hard
to improve public transportation. In 1998, he became a business partner
with Javier Caceres, amalgamating their two companies to form one company
called Agri-Trade and Transport. Darrell also worked closely with Bob Evans
and CRASH (Canadians for Responsible and Safe Highways).
Friends and family remember Darrell as a truly good friend and neighbour,
and a man with a strong love for his family. He taught us all that one
could live life to the fullest and be what one wants to be in spite of
physical limitations. Go to top of page
Posted Saturday, June 26, 2004 by ggower
The Ottawa Blues Society invites you to join us at a screening of the Hannabelle Productions "Carnival of the Blues - 10 Days at the Ottawa Bluesfest". This one-hour video includes behind-the-scenes invterviews with musicians, volunteers and organizers from the 10th Anniversary Bluesfest in 2003. A volunteer recruitment and orientation and brief membership meeting will follow.
Saturday June 26 @ 3:30 pm
at the National Press Club
Please enter via the Booth Building, 165 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON
OBS welcomes all current/former OBS members and friends, and anyone interested in the blues.
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Posted Saturday, June 26, 2004 by ggower
The group, People for Public Hospitals,
has about 400 LAWN/WINDOW SIGNS that need
to be distributed as widely as possible
throughout the Ottawa region over the next
couple of months. They're free! If you would
like one or more, or know anyone in the Ottawa
area who would, please let me know. E-mail me at
kimiko_inouye@on.aibn.com or call: 237-1717, ext. 103.
The lawn signs read:
Premier McGuinty - Keep Your Promise.
A New Public Hospital for the Royal Ottawa Hospital.
People for Public Hospitals 613-237-1717, ext. 103.
(There's also a 'P3', which stands for public-private
partnership, with a line across it). Go to top of page
Posted Saturday, June 26, 2004 by ggower
Residents are invited to join in the kickoff of the 2004 Summer
Wading Pool Program next Wednesday at the first free Special Event of the
season, just the beginning of great summer fun at wading pools across
Ottawa.
Date: Wednesday, June 30 (Rain
date - Friday, July 2)
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Lansdowne Park Wading Pool
(Driveway and Fifth Avenue)
Featured is the Brazilian percussion group Samba Ottawa performing at 1 p.m.
There will also be a barbecue at noon, arts and crafts, games, prizes, and
of course, lots of time to stay cool in the pool!
The City of Ottawa wading pools will hold 59 special events across Ottawa
from June 28 to August 19. Every Wednesday or Thursday there will be a major
event featuring an Arts and Culture performance. The major events are
presented by the City of Ottawa's Seasonal Recreation Program in partnership
with the Community Arts Program.
For more information, visit ottawa.ca. Wading pool amenities and hours of
operation vary depending on the location. For a complete list of wading
pools and special events, check the City's Web site or call the Seasonal
Recreation Program at (613) 580-2590.
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Corporate Communications
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Saturday, June 26, 2004 by ggower
OC Transpo makes getting to and from Canada Day celebrations easier
with its carefree, car-free travel options, including loads of free parking,
a family DayPass and free service after 10 p.m. A Sunday schedule will
operate, with extra buses added during the day and after the fireworks.
Thousands of free parking spaces to Park & Ride
* Thousands of spaces available at OC Transpo Park & Ride lots, served
by high-frequency Transitway routes 95 or 97.
* Many more spaces available courtesy of five local shopping centres
(Bayshore, Billings Bridge, Carlingwood, Place d'Orléans and St. Laurent)
and Algonquin College (Lot 12) - all adjacent to Transitway service.
*
* $6.50 DayPass for the whole family
* With one $6.50 DayPass, available on the bus, a family of up to six
people, maximum of two 12 or older, can travel all day on July 1.
*
* Free all-day transit for seniors with a ticket to the Mayor's
Breakfast at Lansdowne Park
*
* Leave early and arrive in time
* Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule, with extra buses added
during the day and at night.
* Since many people will be heading downtown, residents should plan to
leave home early to arrive in time for the fireworks.
* After the fireworks, eastbound and southbound buses will be on
Slater Street, while westbound buses will be on Albert Street.
* Mackenzie King Bridge will be closed to pedestrians after 7 p.m. and
no passengers will be picked up at the Rideau Centre bus stop due to detours
and road closures.
*
* Free service after 10 p.m. on all OC Transpo bus routes, the
O-Train, and STO
* Regular fares apply until 10 p.m. Kids 5 and under always ride for
free.
*
* Information and ticket sales on July 1
* OC Transpo's Rideau Centre Sales Office will be selling tickets and
passes from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
* An information booth will be located at Confederation Square from 9
a.m. until 6 p.m.
Further information is available at 741-4390 (open July 1 between 7 a.m. and
9 p.m.) and at www.octranspo.com.
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Corporate Communications
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Saturday, June 26, 2004 by ggower
Coach Paopao and the Renegades help
Lone Star Texas Grill
COUNT DOWN TO KICK OFF at the new Kanata Lone Star!!!
WHAT: Coach Paopao and the entire Renegades Team descend on the new (not quite open) Lone Star Kanata to put the staff through their paces as they complete their training for the official opening of the restaurant.
WHO: Brad Watters, Owner Ottawa Renegades, Head Coach Joe Paopao, The Team Members and Coaching Staff of The Ottawa Renegades
WHERE: Lone Star Texas Grill
4048 Carling Avenue (Corner of March Road)
Kanata, Ontario
WHEN: Sunday June 27th
5:30PM –6:30 PM
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For more information
Kathyrn Leroux
Director of Marketing
Cell Phone 613.797-7043
Office 613.727.1966 Go to top of page
Posted Saturday, June 26, 2004 by ggower
Again this summer, experience the captivating world of the performing arts with a guided tour of the National Arts Centre. Every Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, the 45-minutes guided tours will depart from the Main Lobby at 11:00 and 14:00 from June 26 to September 5 inclusively. The admission fee is $2.00 per person and $5.00 for families.
Group tours (maximum of 30 people) may be arranged in advance by calling (613) 947-7000, ext. 665. The fee for group tours is $1.00 per person.
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For further information, please contact:
Nicole Milne
Communications, National Arts Centre
(613) 947-7000, ext. 265
nmilne@nac-cna.ca Go to top of page
Posted Saturday, June 26, 2004 by ggower
As temperatures rise, many children look forward to one of their
favourite summer activities, swimming. Whether it's in the pool, at the
beach or at the cottage, going boating, or getting wet at the local wading
pool, most kids will think about fun before safety.
The Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition want to remind parents and
caregivers to always keep infants, toddlers and children within arms reach
at all times no matter how well your child swims.
Here are a number of useful tips about water safety and drowning prevention
for Ottawa residents:
* Adult supervision is essential. Give children your undivided
attention when they play in or around water. Where infants and toddlers are
concerned, it is imperative that you stay within arms reach from them at all
times. For older children, make sure you can see them at all times. Do not
leave them alone, even for a few seconds.
*
* Take advantage of the City's supervised beaches, outdoor wading
pools and indoor pools.
* Teach your child to stay away from water in ponds, rivers,
unsupervised beaches and pools, quarries and streams. Increased vigilance
and supervision by parents and caregivers, as well as educating children to
stay away from water can go a long way in preventing drownings.
* Enroll your child in a Learn to Swim Program. There are lots of
programs for all ages and abilities in the City's Recreation Guide.
The Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition's membership includes the
Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross, CHEO's Plan-it Safe, as well as the
City of Ottawa's Public Health, Fire Services and Parks and Recreation
Branches.
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Communications and Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Saturday, June 26, 2004 by ggower
Ottawa Senators general manager John Muckler announced today
> Peter Chiarelli as the Club's assistant general manager.
>
> Chiarelli, 39, had been the Senators director of legal relations since
> July 1999. In an extension of his previous responsibilities, Chiarelli
> assists Muckler with the day-to-day administration of the Senators hockey
> operations department and is involved in all aspects of the on-ice
> operations of the hockey team.
>
> Chiarelli also assists Muckler in overseeing the Binghamton Senators, the
> club's American Hockey League affiliate, as well as all aspects of
> contract research and negotiations, salary arbitration, player
> transactions and personnel matters.
>
> "Peter's appointment to assistant general manager is well deserved," said
> Muckler. "He has been with the organization for several years, and the two
> of us have developed a good relationship over the last two years. We work
> well together and I am sure he'll do a very good job."
>
> Prior to joining the Senators, Chiarelli worked as a lawyer and agent for
> professional hockey players for six years. He received his bachelor of
> arts in economics from Harvard University in 1987 where he captained the
> Crimson ice hockey team. He played professional hockey in Europe the
> following year and subsequently returned to Ottawa and obtained his
> bachelor of laws from the University of Ottawa. Chiarelli was called to
> the Ontario Bar in 1993.
>
> For more information, please contact:
> Phil Legault, (613) 599-0327
> Steve Keogh, (613) 599-0326
> Tim Pattyson, (613) 599-0239 Go to top of page
Posted Saturday, June 26, 2004 by ggower
The following meetings are scheduled during the week of June 28,
2004, at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.
Agenda items that may be of special interest to citizens and the media have
been highlighted.
Ottawa Police Services Board - Monday, June 28, 5 p.m., Champlain Room
Long Range Financial Plan Sub-Committee - Tuesday, June 29, 10 a.m.,
Champlain Room
Ottawa Forests and Greenspace Advisory Committee - Tuesday, June 29, 6:30
p.m., Honeywell Room
Poverty Issues Advisory Committee - Tuesday, June 29, 6:30 p.m., Champlain
Room
Health and Social Services Advisory Committee - Tuesday, June 29, 7 p.m.,
Cumberland Community Resource Centre (210 Centrum Blvd.)
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum Board -Tuesday, June 29, 7:30 p.m.,
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum (2940 Old Montreal Rd.)
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 Saturday, June 26, 2004 by ggower
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & LABATT BREWERIES
PRESENT...
Zaphod's Annual All-Day Canada Day Party
"The Mother of all parties...Shock and Awe"
Bands
THE FULLY DOWN
THE BELLA BOMBS
SOMATIK
FLOW 14
NICOLAS JOHANSEN
DJs
MARTIN
STEF
GAZ
Thursday, July 1 (Doors 2pm)
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $5 only at the door
Zaphod's annual Canada Day tradition features a stellar line-up of Ottawa's musical talent, including bands and djs. Its always a fun time, far from the madding crowd; as the laid back atmosphere of Zaphod's takes on a festive air. Locals, tourists and long-lost friends come together to celebrate arguably the best country in the universe. Especially at this time, when war is being waged elsewhere, by armies, economies, dictators and presidents, corporations and terrorists, its a time for a humble celebration of a country that prides itself on the principles of diversity, tolerance, peace, happiness and caring.
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Information:
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com Go to top of page
Posted Saturday, June 26, 2004 by ggower
THE WAYNE EAGLES QUARTET
The Ottawa International Jazz Festival
Monday, June 28, 2004 at 12:00 PM
World Exchange Plaza, Free
Wayne Eagles: guitar
Peter Newsom: double bass
Bruce Wittet: drums & percussion
Brian Simms: guitar & vocals
Visit: http://WayneEagles.com/
The Wayne Eagles Quartet is a contemporary jazz project that focuses on unique arrangements culled from unlikely sources. These range from Jimi Hendrix and early British “jazz rock” to other straight ahead jazz artists. For the Ottawa Festival appearance, expect a good dose of the former…and some added surprises.
Anyone who has followed guitarist Wayne Eagles’ career will testify that Wayne has always thought globally but acted locally. A musician for thirty years and a professional guitar instructor for over twenty, Wayne Eagles performs and records both as leader and sideman in a variety of musical styles and ensembles. Aside from his studio and street chops, he has earned a music-related BA, BA Hons, and MA degrees, and is an endorser for a wide-variety of musical instrument companies.
Based in Ottawa, Wayne has been a Guitar Performance Instructor at Carleton University's School for Studies in Art and Culture (SSAC: Music) since September 1992. In addition, Wayne maintains a busy private music-teaching schedule, does independent concert promotion, and acted as Concert Manager for the Carleton University Committee on Cultural Activities (UCCA) from June 1993 until April 2002. His vast performance history includes appearances at various Canadian jazz and blues festivals, university music showcases, numerous television appearances, and extensive club work. Wayne has a long history of performances at the Ottawa International Jazz festival. Recent spots include his trio, his quartet, and the Bitches Brew Tribute Band.
Wayne's latest recording is perhaps his most exciting work to date, a jazz-rock trio project with double-bassist Mike Milligan (Shuffle Demons) and drummer Billy Kilson (Dave Holland Quintet & Big Band). Going under the name Milligan-Eagles w/ Billy Kilson, a July 2004 release is anticipated.
Co-band leader Bruce Wittet is well known in Ottawa for his extensive studio work and for his journalistic pursuits, which include the Canadian publication Muzik Etc, the American magazine Modern Drummer, and the British Rhythm Magazine. His work has appeared in other publications from Tokyo to Timmins. An avid photographer, Bruce’s Montreux Jazz Festival shots of jazz drummer Bill Stewart grace the July cover of MD. His jazz work includes the DFW Trio, Wayne Eagles, Sol Gunnar/Tom McMahon, and his recorded body of work is vast: a few signposts include early Ottawa Jazz Festival commercials, Carlsberg jingles, albums by folkies Dave Wiffen and Ian Tamblyn, and numerous soundtracks. His first Billboard mention was alongside session player Bob Babbit (of Standing in the Shadows of Motown fame) and the Brecker Bros. His jazz drumming influences include Jon Christensen, Billy Higgins, Eddie Marshall, and Art Blakey, while he counts Dave Mattacks and Jim Keltner as friends and mentors.
Info: http://ottawajazzfestival.com Go to top of page
Posted Saturday, June 26, 2004 by ggower
Come OUT and join us for the Dyke March of Ottawa! It will be a
grassroots, non-corporate march for womyn (biological and otherwise)
to celebrate being queer, to make ourselves visible, and to have a
roaring good time! Meet us at the Human Rights Monument on Elgin the
Sat before the Pride Parade. SAT JULY 10, 2004 12:00pm
For more info, or to help out, contact: dykemarch@bust.com or visit
our website at http://members.rogers.com/jcarfagnini/ Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, June 24, 2004 by ggower
The National Capital Region posted record numbers this year with 17,490 registered participants, far surpassing the target number of just 15,000. This reflects a 73% increase in participation since last year! The Commuter Challenge is continuosly evolving and growing as a national event leading to better air quality and more active residents. These positive changes can be attributed to your hardwork as organizations, which, also helped lead the National Capital Region, once again, to a resounding victory. Thank you for your efforts and a special thank you to the following organizations for going the extra mile. These organizations achieved the top participation rates in their respective categories and committed to making the Commuter Challenge a success within their workplaces.
Public Sector
Category: 5,000 employees or more
1st place - Stats Canada (12.19%)
Category: 1001 - 5,000 employees
1st place - Export Development Canada (91%)
2nd place - Transport Canada (41.41%)
Category: 501 - 1,000 employees
1st place - National Capital Commission (62.14%)
2nd place - Office of the Auditor General (61.5%)
Category: 101 - 500 employees
1st place - PWGSC: SIT 1 (75.63%)
2nd place - Defence Construction Can (70%)
Category: 51 - 100 employees
1st place - Parks Canada (70.67)
2nd place - PWGSC: Environment and Sustainable Development
Category: 1 - 50 employees
1st place - Lasalle Academy (95.74%)
2nd place - Ministerial Correspondence Unit (76%)
Private Sector
Category: 5000 or more employees
1st place - Nortel Networks (11.43%)
Category: 101 - 500 employees
1st place - Fairmont Chateau Laurier (73.39%)
2nd place - Sears (12.89%)
Category: 51 - 100 employees
1st place - Action Sandy Hill (98.67%)
2nd place - Nassituq Corporation (69.15%)
Category: 1 - 50 employees
1st place - Marbek Resource Consultants (100%)
1st place - Stratos Inc. (100%)
Schools
1st place - Hilson Public School (85%)
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Posted Thursday, June 24, 2004 by ggower
The city’s only professional outdoor Shakespeare theatre group is returning to Ottawa parks with a fast and furious production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream opening on July 5 in Strathcona Park.
“The Fools high-energy, physical, tongue-in-cheek approach to Shakespeare brings new light to all the pieces,” says artistic director Scott Florence. “We’re going to have a lot of fun with this already delightful story.”
When Shakespeare set quill to parchment to write a tale of jealous fairies, mixed-up lovers and a donkey, he never imagined that six actors could perform all 22 characters in a high-energy version drawing on the disciplines of clown, commedia del’arte, and new vaudeville.
“There’s only six actors so there is a lot of doubling in the cast. As well, being a Fools show, it’s intrinsically physical. It’s very physically demanding on the actors,” says director Catriona Leger. “It’s going to be a really magical, fun experience.”
Midsummer always has a little bit of magic in the air, which makes the restless fairies want to play with the clueless mortals. Two young couples run heedlessly into the enchanted forest outside Athens where they catch the interest of the Fairy King Oberon and Queen Titania. Meanwhile, Bottom the weaver and his friends are rehearsing a play, The Tragedy of Pyramus and Thisbe. In a fit of jealousy, Oberon commands his servant, Puck, to give Bottom a donkey’s head, and have Titania fall head over heals at first sight of his long ears and boyish snout. Not to spoil the ending, but true love wins out, and Bottom entertains them all with his poorly-rehearsed play.
Although this year’s Foolish production has twice the actors as last year’s Much Ado About Nothing, it doesn’t mean the roles will be any less demanding, in fact, one actor will play seven roles during the “play-within-the play.”
“Having only six actors means we’ve had to create a lot of magic to make the illusion of many people when there so few,” Leger says. “We’ve been able to do that with the use of puppets.”
The family-friendly and dog-friendly show is 90 minutes with no intermission because there are often no washroom facilities in the parks. However, the ticket price can’t be beat - it’s a pass-the-hat collection.
“I would love to see everybody out there, especially people who have not in the past gone to a Fools show, or people who think the Fools as being only very goofy and silly, which is, I’ve always thought, not an accurate view of the Fools,” Leger says. “We’re really taking the text to heart and we’re working from the text.”
The performances start at 7:30 pm, so the setting sun will combine with torches to give a magical glow to the midsummer nights.
The Fools will be performing every night except Sundays from July 5 to August 7. Their tour will take them to 13 locations in central and rural Ottawa. More information is available on line at www.fools.ca.
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565-2850 (home)
255-6223 (cell)
margaret.sambol@sympatico.ca
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Posted Thursday, June 24, 2004 by ggower
OCHC Board of Directors to be replaced
Council voted to give notice that the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation
(OCHC) Board of Directors will be replaced with an interim Board of
Directors. The intention is to reprioritize the objectives of OCHC to
reflect the concerns of tenants, Council, and staff. Focus will be placed
on improving and maintaining the existing 14,000 housing units. The new
board will be responsible for beginning the process of improving levels of
service for property maintenance, tenant relations, spending priorities and
reporting. The interim Board will consist of 7 people: 4 Councillors and 3
non-Councillors (not on the current Board). To assist the interim Board
achieve their goals an interim Voluntary Tenant Advisory Group of 7 tenants
and an interim Advisory Group will be appointed. The final decision will
take place at the OCHC annual general meeting to be held on July 14 at City
Hall.
It has been nine months since the Mayor raised his concerns about the poor
conditions in some of OCHC's housing units. It is the general consensus of
Council that the OCHC has been unresponsive to address tenant concerns about
security and building repairs.
Council recognizes the need for affordable housing and is committed to the
development of new affordable housing in Ottawa, but not at the cost of
letting current affordable housing units fall into disrepair.
Other items of interest
Transition Progress Report
Council received the Transition Progress Report, which outlined the
financial results of the Ottawa amalgamation process. Overall the City
exceeded the $79.9 million savings target set by the Ottawa Transition Board
and achieved a total of $80.3 million in savings. These savings represent
annual ongoing savings achieved as a direct result of the amalgamation of
the 12 former municipalities, the elimination of duplication and increased
efficiency in service delivery.
Recommendations to be sent to Ministry of Natural Resources
Council has directed City staff to send a letter to the Ministry of Natural
Resources (MNR) requesting changes to their raccoon rabies control program.
The MNR will be asked to adopt a "best practice" program that is effective
and humane, and to consider incorporating municipalities, community
organizations and wildlife rehabilitators in their raccoon rabies control
program.
Changes to affordable housing policies
City staff has been directed to monitor the affordable housing market and
the construction of new affordable residential development through the
Annual Development Review to assess the achievement of the City's Official
Plan objectives. The City will also provide incentives and direct supports
to assist developers to build new affordable housing. For example, new
non-profit rental and not-for-profit sponsored ownership projects will have
planning application fees, building permit fees, and development charges
waived.
Fleet Emission Strategy
Council approved the updated Fleet Emission Strategy. This strategy
contributes to the City's commitment as a member of the Partners for Climate
Change program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reconfirms the
long-term strategy for reducing emissions from the City's fleet by
introducing a zero emission bus within a 20-year horizon. Reduced use of
fuels like gas and diesel will lower the expense associated with the rise in
fuel costs.
150 Elgin Street
The idea of a concert hall at 150 Elgin Street has been kept alive. As a
result of discussions with the arts community and feedback received from a
public meeting held June 3, Council decided to make the final decision
regarding development at this site in the fall. During this time, the
Ottawa Chamber Music Society and Morguard will investigate the feasibility
of constructing and operating a concert hall within the parameters of the
Morguard offer to purchase. Staff will report back to Council September 22,
2004.
Adult Entertainment Parlour By-Law Harmonization
Council approved the harmonization of 28 pre-amalgamation by-laws for the
licensing and regulating of Adult Entertainment Parlours. The new by-law
limits the number of strip clubs to nine, the current number of clubs in the
city. Other new regulations include: introducing measures to eliminate
private entertainment rooms in clubs and requiring new clubs to be at least
500 meters from locations such as churches, schools and day care centres.
Next City Council meeting:
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
For more information:
City of Ottawa
Communications and Marketing
(613) 580-2450
ottawa.ca Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, June 24, 2004 by ggower
THE OTTAWA ART GALLERY
MEDICAL IMPRINTS
25 June to 26 September 2004
This summer exhibition presents the work of three artists, each of whom has, in differing ways, examined the imprint of the discipline of medicine on our minds, bodies, imaginations and lives.
THEODORE WAN
CURATOR: CHRISTINE CONLEY
Theodore Wan, Bridine Scrub for General Surgery, 1977, Vancouver Art Gallery
Ottawa scholar Dr. Christine Conley spent more than two years researching the exhibition Theodore Wan, a major retrospective of the work of the late photo conceptualist artist. The selection of works shown in the OAG presentation of this touring exhibition lends a particular emphasis to one of the most celebrated aspects of Wan's work, his foray into the enclaves of professional medicine. In these works bridging scientific illustration, performance and self-portraiture, the artist submits his body as if undergoing various procedures, instruments and technologies of medical examination and treatment. In his oeuvre overall, Wan focuses on the visual regimes of presenting the body, playing the boundaries between art, popular culture and spectacle. As Conley observes in the exhibition catalogue, the artist was "continually investigating the ways in which knowledge of the body is disciplined, codified and restricted." A CD-ROM of works from the Theodore Wan Archives at the Vancouver Art Gallery-featuring the artist's research, many photographs that have never been shown, and interviews with his contemporaries-together with a compilation of his videotapes from the 1970s, also accompany this exhibition. -Renee Baert, Curator of Contemporary Art
This nationally travelling exhibition has been organized by the Dalhousie Art Gallery with works borrowed from the Vancouver Art Gallery and generous funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Canada Council for the Arts.
EVENTS
Vernissage > Thursday 24 June at 5:30 pm
Curator Talk: Christine Conley on Theodore Wan > Friday 9 July at NOON
CINDY STELMACKOWICH
CURATOR: RENEE BAERT
Cindy Stelmackowich, Sliced, 2002
Cindy Stelmackowich has a particular interest in how medical science 'writes' the body, visually and textually. Medical books-textbooks, handbooks, dictionaries, illustrated volumes, anatomical manuals, first aid primers-form an important source of her work, not only conceptually but more directly as the material through which the work is made. These volumes-science's bodies of knowledge-are made subject to her own incisive explorations. Her work performs a critique of the discipline's dispassionate textual reduction of the body to matter. She achieves this through strategies, from the ironic to the poetic, that restore the connection to a more comprehensive sense of embodiment: in short, that bring the 'word' back to 'life.' -Renee Baert, Curator of Contemporary Art
EVENTS
Vernissage > Thursday 24 June at 5:30 pm
Discussion: Theorist Kim Sawchuk and Artist Cindy Stelmackovich > Saturday 18 September at 2 pm
JANE MARTIN
CURATOR: RENEE BAERT
Jane Martin, Dear Heart, 1998
The drawings in Jane Martin's series Dear Heart (1998-2000) take their point of departure from photographs the artist took in 1995 of the closed incisions on her husband's body after open heart surgery. This medical event, its terrible intensities displaced from living subject to photographic mediation, forms the basis for a slow process of reflection attentive to trauma, loss and love. The works shown here cleave closely to the original photographs, mostly taken with a Polaroid camera; they are presented to the same scale and without embellishment. The imprint of scars on the pale body record the body's medical passage. The work conveys the vulnerability of the body, and the human quality of tenderness toward that frailty. -Renee Baert, Curator of Contemporary Art
Medical Imprints examines the imprint of the discipline of medicine on our minds, bodies, imaginations and lives. In addition to Jane Martin, the exhibition features works by Theodore Wan and Cindy Stelmackowich.
EVENTS
Vernissage > Thursday 24 June at 5:30 pm
Artist Talk with Jane Martin > Friday 6 August at NOON
T h e O t t a w a A r t G a l l e r y
OTTAWA'S PUBLIC GALLERY FOR CONTEMPORARY AND 20th CENTURY ART
Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
(613) 233-8699 fax 569-7660
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Posted Thursday, June 24, 2004 by ggower
Effective Monday, July 5, 2004, the City of Ottawa will no longer
provide municipal waste and recycling collection service to commercial
establishments. As a result, businesses will now have to retain private
contractors to remove waste and recyclables.
Affected business owners are encouraged to consult the Yellow Pages, under
'Rubbish' or 'Recycling', for a list of private companies that provide
garbage and recycling collection services.
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Posted Thursday, June 24, 2004 by ggower
The Lost Dogs with Grace Over Donuts will be found in concert on
Friday 9th July at The Glebe House, 2 Monk St. (near Bank/Fifth,
bus routes 1 and 7). Show time 7:30pm. Tickets $10 in advance at
Salem Storehouse 1558 Merivale Rd. or contact overmyhead@canada.com;
$15 at the door. Band information: http://www.thelostdogs.com Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, June 24, 2004 by ggower
This is a completely informal update of blues & 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.
‘Ottawa Blues This Week' is available on line at http://hometown.aol.ca/lizbluesottawa/thisweek.html. The on-line version is updated throughout the week. Please send your comments to me at lizbluesottawa@aol.com. Thanks!
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Beau Kavanagh & the Broken Hearted
Tucson's Roadhouse, 2440 Bank Street
Friday, June 25
Beau Kavanagh and the Broken Hearted, the freshest faces on the Alt/Blues scene, are back at the Rainbow on Saturday night. The young Montreal power trio consists of Beau Kavanagh on guitar and vocals, Marc Durocher on bass, and Matt Lavender on drums. The band has been perfecting their skills as a unit for the past seven years. The group originally started off as an alternative rock outfit, but then they fell under the spell of the Blues. Since that day they have blended their influences into what can be described as pure energy. Audiences have gone absolutely crazy wherever the band has performed. Here's your chance to see and hear what the craze is all about. See Beau Kavanagh and the Broken Hearted on tour. See why The Ottawa Citizen gave their latest release "Good day For Dyin'" 4 STARS and said "Kavanagh himself is one of the strongest candidates for guitar glory ...."
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Derek Miller
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Friday & Saturday, June 25-26
Singer/Songwriter, Derek Miller, was born and raised on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario. His CD, "Music is the Medicine", is a perfect amalgamation of influences culled throughout his 14 years of performing. Blues-based rock inspired by the likes of Link Wray, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Hank Williams Sr. is how his music is best described. Derek's live performances strike a contrast between the dark, soul searching messages in his music and his light hearted enthusiasm and vitality. Derek performs his music with an air of feeling totally comfortable on stage ... like he was born explicitly to write, sing and play. Having performed at showcases, the occasional opening act solo slot and many shows in his own right, Derek has been brought to the attention of veteran and well respected musicians, such as Daniel Lanois, Robbie Robertson and Buffy Ste. Marie. He opened for Buffy on a series of theatre concerts where he wowed crowds with songs from his debut five song EP CD entitled "Sketches". In 1999, this EP won him a Canadian Aboriginal Music Award for Best Male Artist. During the same year, Derek moved to Arizona where he co-produced the Keith Secola and the Wild Band of Indians "Fingermonkey"release. This inadvertently won a Native American Music Award in 2000 for Best Independent Album. In the Fall of 2002, "Music is the Medicine", a collaboration with Juno Award Winning Producer Brandon Friesen, won ‘Aboriginal Recording of the Year at the 2003 Juno Awards and the ‘Outstanding Music Achievement Award' from the First American In The Arts!
www.arborrecords.com/arbor_derek_miller.html www.derekmillermusic.com
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Fernando Jones
Tucson's Roadhouse, 2440 Bank Street
Saturday, June 26
At the forefront of his generation, Fernando Jones is respected internationally as a Bluesman, entertainer, educator, author, and playwright. This self-taught musician is one of the most complete Bluesmen of his generation. From books to films . . . from sound recordings to theatrical productions, his contributions to the Blues have been paramount. He began performing, playing the guitar, and writing songs when he was four years old. Fernando Jones is a Renaissance man.
Jones has been recognized and celebrated by his peers and the press as being on the ‘cutting edge' of the Blues. This young man has added new blood and a new perspective to this art form and culture. As a composer, he has taken great pride in performing his original works publicly to help insure the evolutionary development of this musical movement. Jones is always lobbying for the proper recognition of this indigenous African American art form and its people on TV, radio, and in classrooms across North America.
www.geocities.com/thefernandojonesshow/
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Kathy Grant Mahon
CD release/concert
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield, QC
Saturday, June 26 @ 9 pm
Kathy Grant Mahon's highly anticipated debut album, "Free", is set for release. Kathy is an award-winning singer-songwriter in Gospel circles, and is spreading her soulful wings, and crossing over to the mainstream market. Unrestricted, she brings her thought-provoking lyrics, memorable classic melodies, satisfying ear-candy and infectious dance beats to all who love soul-electrifying music!
"Free" is a zesty mix inspired by Kathy's Christian experiences and wide musical influences. The beauty of "Free" lies in its universal appeal – crossing all boundaries and allowing Kathy, as the unique messenger, with the unique voice to spread her unique message. Not just something for everybody but something special for everybody.
www.kathygrantmahon.com
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The Inertia Project Live
Bayou Jazz and Blues Club, 1077 Bank Street
Tuesday, June 29 @ 9:30 pm; cover charge - $6
After a short break, the Inertia Project makes its return the Bayou Jazz and Blues Club! Comprised of some of the best young improvisers in Ottawa, The Inertia Project features Brian Asselin on saxophone, Jeff Asselin on drums, Dave Schroeder on bass, David Atkinson on keyboards and Kevin Daoust on guitar. Along with their personal mastery of their instruments, the members also bring a wealth of performance experience along with them: Brian and Jeff are both members of ‘Organix', and have played with David in ‘The Groovebug', while Kevin and Dave make up half of the Rush Tribute act, ‘Limelight'. Most of the members also are (or were) music students at Carleton University. The group spins out a blend of Jazz-Rock that is not only funky, but also laced with a heavy dose of improvisation.
The performance will also feature a special preview of a new project. The Inertia Project has teamed up with some extra players to form a new group paying tribute to the music of Randy and Michael Brecker! Ty Harris will be joining the group on saxophone to perform a couple of tunes from this new group! Definitely be a performance that should not be missed!
www.inertiaproject.com
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE RADIO
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On CKCU-FM 93.1
The "Mighty 93.1"
Community Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region
Sundays: 9-11 pm
Black and Blues
with John Tackaberry
The show features a heavy dose of electric blues and rhythm and blues, with the occasional selection of sixties soul. The first hour is dedicated to artist profiles and reviews of recordings on particular labels. In the second hour there is a blues calendar, a run down of events in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, and interviews with "new and reissued blues and rhythm and blues tracks on wax" alternating with "live blues and R&B for a Sunday night" in the last half hour of the show. On the last Sunday of every month, the show goes "down in the delta" for a selection of acoustic blues tracks in the final half hour of the program.
Wednesdays: 9-11 pm
In A Mellow Tone
with Ron Sweetman
Jazz from every era & every style - from 1917 To 2003. Each program features an artist, group, instrument, event, city or record label.
June 30 - Blues Festival Preview: CKCU's blues guru John Tackaberry offers a preview of the artists appearing at the Ottawa Blues Festival between July 9 and July 18. May include Bernard Allison, Marcia Ball, Bobby Blue Bland, Eddy Clearwater, Robert Cray, Olu Dara, the Holmes Brothers, Taj Mahal and Roomful of Blues.
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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/
Tuesday, June 29 @ 6 am
Jazz Box: Henry Butler - 1999
Montreal's famed Festival International de Jazz is celebrated in the MusiMax environment, with musicians performing in concert for an appreciative audience.
Tuesday, June 29 @ 8 am
Talkin' Blues: Sweet Baby James - A profile of Australian blues guitarist Sweet Baby James Meston; a conversation with the legendary Clarence ‘Gatemouth' Brown; an excerpt from a documentary by Suzie Kidnap.
Tuesday, June 29 @ 10 am
The Genius of Lenny Breau (1999)
Provocative documentary on the intriguing life of guitar virtuoso Lenny Breau. Commentary by Chet Atkins, Leonard Cohen, Burton Cummings, Liona Boyd, Randy Bachman and more.
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REGULAR EVENTS THIS MONTH
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!!!NEW!!! All evening shows at the Rainbow Bistro will start at 9 pm
(8 pm on Sundays).
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Mondays: The Dunn Project @ the Rainbow
Tuesdays: Rainbow Open Jam
Wednesdays: Open stage with Shakedown Blues @ the Bayou
Thursdays: Dinner & acoustic blues with Shane Simpson @ Tucson's
Thursdays: Blues Jam with Johnny Russell & Mike Ktenas @ Irene's
Fridays: Amaryllis @ the Rainbow ... early show 5-7 pm
Saturday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
Sunday evenings: Blues jam @ the Rainbow, 8-11 pm
Sunday afternoons: Johnny Russell Trio @ Kaffe 1870, Wakefield, QC – early show 4-8 pm
Sunday afternoons: Guy del Villano & guests @ Royal Oak, Bank St
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Thursday, June 24
The Crowd @ the Rainbow Bistro @ 9 pm
Friday, June 25
Johnny Russell @ Louisiannie's, Stittsville
Saturday, June 26
Roxanne Potvin @ Saltwater Cajun Kitchen, Kanata @ 8 pm
Sunday, June 27
Rainbow Jam with L'il Al's Combo, 3-7 pm
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Limelight (A Tribute to Rush)
With special guests TBA
Live at Barrymores (323 Bank Street)
Saturday, June 19th, 2004
9:30PM – Cover TBD
After a great show at Mavericks this past Saturday, June 19th, Limelight, Ottawa's premier tribute to Rush, makes its return to Barrymores on Friday, July 16th! Special guests for the evening will be announced soon. Barrymores is Located at 323 Bank Street and can be reached at (613) 233-0307. The show is set to start at 9:30PM.
In existence since 1997, Limelight is Ottawa's premier tribute to Rush. The group features the musical talents of Dave Schroeder on Bass and Keyboards, Kevin Daoust on Guitar, David Schneider on Drums and Scott Bailey on Vocals. Together, they give an accurate performance of Rush's material spanning the group's entire 30 year career. To top it off, Limelight presents the material in an energetic performance. This is a show that Rush fans do not want to miss!
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Kick off Canada Day with a free outdoor pancake breakfast at the Lord Elgin Hotel! Bring
your children, friends and family as local celebrities serve up flapjacks to start the
day’s festivities. While you’re there, take a peek inside and see the new look of Lord
Elgin Hotel!
Lord Elgin Hotel
100 Elgin Street, Ottawa
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
July 1, 2004
See you there rain or shine!
For more information, contact:
Fiona Smith
Bluesky Strategy Group
Phone: (613) 241-3512 ext. 224
Cell: 889-2464 Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, June 24, 2004 by ggower
People for Public Hospitals. Join us to fight the planned privatization of
the Royal Ottawa Hospital. It's not too late! Next meeting: Monday July
12th, 5:30 pm, 280 Metcalfe St., (at Gilmour), 5th floor, go right down
hallway after elevator. We need your help! Contact: Kimiko, Tel: 237-1717, ext. 103. Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, June 24, 2004 by ggower
On Sunday, June 27, reduced summer schedules go into effect to
reflect the lower demand for service during the summer vacation period.
Also as a reminder, due to City Council's 2004 budget decisions, there will
be route cancellations and service reductions mainly affecting weekend,
early morning or evening trips, effective June 27, 2004.
Routes 114, 119, 141, 168, 183, 184 and 189 will be cancelled entirely, and
service before 9 a.m. or in the evenings will be cancelled on several other
routes. In most cases, alternate service is available. OC Transpo will
provide trip-planning assistance to help customers find new service options.
Schedule information is available 24 hours a day, up to six days in advance,
by calling 560-1000 plus the 4-digit bus stop number.
For trip planning assistance, routing information and new timetables,
customers should call OC Transpo at 741-4390 or visit www.octranspo.com. Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, June 24, 2004 by ggower
The program for the 2004 Ottawa International Animation Festival (September 22 – 26) will further cement the festival’s reputation as one of the few venues where where art and industry come together. “We believe there is a great deal of incredible commissioned animated work being made which deserves to have artistic recognition,” says Artistic Director Chris Robinson. “Conversely, there are a lot of producers, recruiters, and buyers who would benefit from taking in the creative wealth found in independently short animation productions.”
This competitive festival – founded in 1976 – has grown into the largest animation event in North America and one of the most respected in the world. Its competition showcases all forms of animation from features, to TV series, to new media and independent shorts. In addition, this year’s line-up offers first class retrospectives on animation icon Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away) and other ani-celebrities like Fred Crippen (Roger Ramjet) and the father of abstract, experimental animation Robert Breer. The festival will pay tribute to the 75th anniversary of the world's most loved spinach eater, Popeye the Sailorman and present an overview of French Animation, among other special screenings. (See attached programming list for more details).
NEW to this year’s OIAF is the Television Animation Conference (TAC). The TAC (September 23 – 24) is an industry-driven event running the first two days of the festival at the prestigious Chateau Laurier. TAC was created specifically by festival organizers to give TV executives from North America and worldwide a chance to network while taking in industry panels and speakers. Keynote speakers include Michael Hirsh (Cookie Jar Entertainment Company) and Fred Seibert (Frederator Studios).
Says Festival Managing Director, Kelly Neall, “Not only does TAC have keynote speakers and related panels, like The American Market; Chinese Co-production and Co-venture Opportunities; Atomic Betty: A Case Study and Branding Licensing and Interactive – we are also creating an environment that will facilitate business networking opportunities. The OIAF has always been a great resource for television producers, offering a wealth of untapped material that could be the next hot property. This year we’re taking it up a notch with the TAC and additional programming featuring the best new TV work from the U.S., Canada, and abroad.”
Organizers estimate this year’s festival will attract 2000 industry delegates including production executives, artists, students and animation fans. The festival expects to receive some 2000 submissions by its entry deadline of July 2nd. Full festival passes and entry forms are available online at www.awn.com/ottawa or by calling (613) 232-8769. Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, June 24, 2004 by ggower
A memorial to the canal workers and their families who died building the Rideau Canal between 1826-32 will be unveiled on Sunday, June 27th, 2004 at ceremonies beginning at 1:00pm. The location of the monument is along the Rideau Canal - at the first lock at the Ottawa River - near the Bytown Museum (east side of the Canal).
"Originally built following the War of 1812 between Canada and the United States of America the Rideau Canal was to provide a safe alternative transportation route between Montreal and Lake Ontario and would by-pass the St. Lawrence River keeping supplies safe from American attack." said Sean McKenny, Chair of the committee. " "Now it is American pleasure craft that are among the many visitors to travel the 125 mile canal", he said.
"The monument to the workers and their families will remind the public that part of the cost of construction, of what is now a beautiful waterway, was the loss of about 1,000 lives with the vast majority being newly arrived Irish immigrants to North America." said McKenny. "Today the majority of those workers remain unknown and lay in unmarked graves along the canal's route."
Ottawa Mayor Bob Chiarelli and Ireland's Ambassador to Canada Martin Burke will address those in attendance as will Pat Kelly, President of the Irish Society of Ottawa, and Sean McKenny, Chair of the Rideau Canal Celtic Cross Committee and President of the Ottawa and District Labour Council.
There will be individuals from the Bytown Museum dressed in period costume and the ceremonies will include music, song and poetry.
The actual ceremony will last approximately 1 hour. Immediately following the Ceremony (approximately 2:00pm) all will be invited on a tour of the Bytown Museum to view displays of the Canal and those who built it. The speakers and any other "dignitaries" will be the first group through. Others will follow once the first group as completed the tour.
After the tour of the Bytown Museum (approximately 2:45pm) all will be invited over to Mother McGintey's Pub at 67 Clarence St. for a reception hosted by Pat Kelly.
Note: The assessable access for wheelchairs is the bike-pathway from Majors Hill Park and the National Gallery
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Posted Thursday, June 24, 2004 by ggower
Experience the sights and sounds of Ottawa's local artists this
summer! The City's Community Arts and Park Seasonal Programs showcase some
of Ottawa's most talented performing and visual artists in neighbourhood
parks throughout July and August.
Seven themed events will offer a variety of multidisciplinary arts
activities for children and youth, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. with the
City's Arts Animation Team. At each event, there will also be an arts
performance at 1 p.m.
Performance schedule:
Wednesday, June 30
Samba Ottawa: Rhythms of Brazilian samba in music and song
Lansdowne Park, Queen Elizabeth Driveway & Fifth Avenue
Raindate: July 2
Thursday, July 8
Company of Fools: Part Shakespeare, part Improv, part Music, all Fun!
Hampton Park, 645 Parkview Avenue
Raindate: July 9
Thursday, July 15
Del Fuego: Latin American music and dance ensemble
Brantwood Park, 120 Clegg Street
Raindate: July 16
Wednesday, July 21
Skatejam: Pat Thompson and Sarah Lee: Breakdancer Sarah Lee (De Cypher Cru)
and graffiti painter Pat Thompson in an art/dance double bill
McNabb Arena and Park, 180 Percy Street
Raindate: July 23
Thursday, July 29
Agunda: Traditional West-African percussion duo
Optimiste Park, 43 Ste-Cecile
Raindate: July 30
Thursday, August 5
Celtic Rathskallions: Traditional and contemporary music, step-dancing and
storytelling
Bel-Air Park, 2149 Berwick Street
Raindate: August 6
Thursday, August 12
Esoteric Soul Movement: Breakdancers Yvon Soglo and Jonathan Maher
Pushman Park, 1270 Pebble Street
Raindate: 13 August
Participants will also be able to enjoy a BBQ lunch on site (noon to l p.m.)
as well as face painting, games and other special groups - bring your
bathing suit for the wading pool too! For additional information, please
call the Parks info line at (613) 580-2590. Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, June 24, 2004 by ggower
The City of Ottawa launched a new Integrated Road Safety initiative
today, called Shift to a Nicer Gear...Share the Road. The initiative urges
all road users to share their space and be courteous to each other, whether
they are walking, cycling or driving.
How can you shift to a nicer gear? Just follow these simple tips for sharing
the road:
* Motorists:
o Stay out of crosswalks when waiting at
intersections - stopping in crosswalks forces pedestrians into traffic.
o Slow down or avoid puddles when passing
cyclists or pedestrians.
o Treat bicycles as you would any other
vehicle on the road since they are considered to be vehicles under the
Highway Traffic Act.
o Don't drive in bus-only lanes, even when the
regular traffic lanes are congested.
* Cyclists:
o Follow the rules of the road at all times.
o Stay off of sidewalks and yield to
pedestrians at crossings.
o Be bright at night! Use a headlight,
taillight, reflectors and light-coloured or retro-reflective clothing so
drivers can see you.
* Pedestrians:
o Look all ways before crossing, even at
one-way streets. Cross only at intersections when the walk signal is
visible.
o Walk on the roadway shoulder facing oncoming
traffic if there is no sidewalk.
Shift to a Nicer Gear...Share the Road was a road safety priority identified
by community partners at the Stakeholder Forum hosted by the Integrated Road
Safety Program last fall. The Integrated Road Safety Program aims to raise
public awareness of road safety issues, thereby reducing death, injuries,
and disabilities on Ottawa's roadways. The program achieves its objectives
by co-ordinating the work of the City of Ottawa's Public Health,
Transportation and Police departments through education, engineering, and
enforcement, and by facilitating co-operation and collaboration among
community partners.
For more tips on sharing the road, visit the City's Web site at
ottawa.ca/roadsafety.
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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, June 23, 2004 by ggower
The DIRECTIONS: Theatre for Young Audiences Festival produced by the International Drama/Theatre Education Association (IDEA) and Prologue to the Performing Arts will showcase innovative and engaging theatre productions from around the world. Opening the evening of July 2 and culminating with final performances on the evening of July 6, this extravaganza of theatre arts promises a magical odyssey for the whole family.
Highlights for the 2004 festival include:
The Great Circle of Life – Stories of North American Native Cultures
Shannon Thunderbird (King City, Canada)
July 4, 5, & 6 • 8:00 pm • Tabaret Hall, University of Ottawa
50 minutes • Ages 10 and up
The Great Circle of Life is a lively and interactive presentation of First Nations stories and songs taken from the roots of North American Native cultures. Shannon Thunderbird’s performance includes both historical and current contexts, as well as traditional/spiritual First Nations teachings. Participants learn songs, movements and drum rhythms using authentic Native hand drums and shakers.
About Shannon Thunderbird:
Shannon Thunderbird travels widely across Canada, the United States, and Europe, promoting First Nations cultures through a combination of performance arts and education. Drawing on ancient and contemporary Indigenous tales, original musings, and wisdom from many Native Nations, Ms. Thunderbird takes audiences on an incredible journey of discovery about First Nations people. Her performances touch the spirit, honour the Ancestors, tickle the funny bone and inspire the soul.
A Trickster Tale written by Tomson Highway
De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre Group (Manitoulin Island, Canada)
July 5 • 4:00 pm & 8:00 pm • NAC Studio
70 minutes • Ages 8 and up
The De-ba-jehmu-jig Theatre Group brings to life an age-old story of North American aboriginal mythology written by award-winning Native Canadian playwright Tomson Highway. Known to the Sioux as Iktomi (half human/half spider), the Trickster embarks on a quest to satisfy an insatiable hunger. The hysterically comical Trickster engages audiences while encouraging direct interaction in songs, chase scenes, slapstick, and tongue twisters. A Trickster Tale will transport audiences back to a time when people talked to thunder, the sky, trees, and animals.
About De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre Group:
Founded by acclaimed actress/filmmaker Shirley Cheechoo, De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre Group gives Native youth the opportunity to see themselves and their lives reflected in the characters, stories, and experiences portrayed on stage.
The working mandate adopted by the Board of Directors in 1993 states, "De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre Group is a professional community-based non-profit organization dedicated to the vitalization of the Anishinaabeg culture, language, and heritage, through education and the sharing of original creative expression with both Native and non-Native people."
Caribou Song written by Tomson Highway
Red Sky Performance (Toronto, Canada)
July 5 • 4:00 pm • Academic Hall, University of Ottawa (following performancy by Nukariik)
July 6 • 8:00 pm • Academic Hall, University of Ottawa (following performance by Daniel Richer)
60 minutes • All ages
Written by Tomson Highway and performed by Red Sky Performance, Caribou Song tells the story of two Cree children in Canada’s north who follow the caribou by dogsled with their family. After being caught amidst a herd of caribou the children find themselves unharmed, laughing, and profoundly moved.
About Red Sky Performance:
Created in 2000 by artistic director Sandra Laronde, Red Sky Performance is a dynamic new company that plays a pivotal role in shaping contemporary Aboriginal performance in theatre, dance and music. Red Sky creates and produces original works, connects world indigenous cultures, and charts unexplored cultural links with peoples around the world.
Inuit Throat-singing
Nukariik (Ottawa, Canada)
July 5 • 4:00 pm • Academic Hall, University of Ottawa (with Red Sky Performance)
60 minutes • All ages
Nukariik (“sisters” in Inuttitut) Karin and Kathy Kettler introduce audiences to the awe-inspiring sounds of Inuit throat-singing. Traditionally sung by women while the men were out hunting, this style of song imitates the sounds the women would hear around them such as nature, tools, and animals.
About Nukariik:
Nukariik is two sisters, Karin and Kathy Kettler, who work together to preserve and share Inuit culture from Canada. Their heritage is from Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik, in northern Quebec. While the members of Nukariik have lived most of their lives in southern Canada, they have developed a strong connection to their heritage and culture through their Inuit friends, Elders and family.
DIRECTIONS Performances start at 8:00 pm each evening (earlier start times may be available, contact Ticketmaster or visit the IDEA Web site for more details) at various venues throughout central Ottawa, including Arts Court, the National Arts Centre and the University of Ottawa. Tickets for each performance are $15 for adults and $11 for children (GST included) and can be purchased through Ticketmaster by calling (613) 755-1111 or in person at the NAC Box Office.
For more information please visit the IDEA Web site at www.idea2004.ca or contact the IDEA office at (613) 237-3503.
Join us for the global debut of the DIRECTIONS: Theatre for Young Audiences Festival!
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Melissa Story
Media-Marketing Coordinator
DIRECTIONS: Theatre for Young Audiences Festival
Email: idea2004@sympatico.ca
Web: www.idea2004.ca
Phone: 613-562-3213
Festival Schedule: http://www.idea2004.ca/pages/ENGLISH/PROGRAM/Y |
