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Posted Thursday, October 30, 2003 by admin
Remembrance Day schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind its residents of the
following schedule changes for Remembrance Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2003.

* Ottawa City Hall and all six satellite Client Service Centres will
be closed. Business will resume as usual on Wednesday, November 12.
*
* The City's Provincial Offences Court, located at 1595 Telesat Court,
will also be closed.
*
* Collection of garbage, recycling and leaf and yard waste will take
place as usual, with no changes to the regular schedule.
*
* The O-Train and OC Transpo buses will operate on a regular weekday
schedule, with only minor service reductions on some routes. Where possible,
buses will stop at
11 a.m. to observe two minutes of silence.
*
* The OC Transpo Sales and Information Centres at Lincoln Fields,
St-Laurent and Orléans Stations will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the
Rideau Centre office will be open from 12:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Place de
Ville Sales and Information Centre will be closed all day.

Although municipal offices are closed on Tuesday, November 11, client
service representatives are available to help citizens with general
information on City services, 24 hours a day, seven
days a week. Call (613) 580-2400 (TTY (613) 580-2401) or visit the City's
Web site at ottawa.ca.

Posted Thursday, October 30, 2003 by admin
Protect yourself and your family against the flu
If you could do something to help make your family healthier this
winter, wouldn't you do it? Vaccinating yourself against the flu could make
that difference. Protect yourself and your loved ones - get your flu shot
today.

Here is a list of free flu shot clinics offered by the City from November 1
to 13:

Saturday, November 1
Vision Jeunesse School
235 McArthur Avenue, Vanier
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Monday, November 3
St. Mark High School
1040 Dozois Road, Manotick
3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 4
Sir Wilfrid Laurier High School
1515 Tenth Line Road, Orléans
3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 5
Notre Dame High School
710 Broadview Avenue, Ottawa
3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 6
South Carleton High School
3673 McBean Street, Richmond
3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Osgoode Township High School
2800 Albert Street, Metcalfe
3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 12
All Saints High School
5115 Kanata Avenue, Kanata
3:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 13
Alfred Taylor Recreation Centre
2300 Community Way, North Gower
2:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Kinburn Client Service Centre
5670 Carp Road, Kinburn
2:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Free flu shot clinics are being held until January 8 for Ontario residents
over six months of age and for people working in Ontario. For a complete
list of clinic dates and locations, visit the City's Web site
ottawa.ca/health or call the Public Health Info Line at 724-4179.
Appointments are not necessary and all clinics are wheelchair accessible.

Posted Thursday, October 30, 2003 by admin
Ottawa firefighters showcase skills in preparation for Combat Challenge
On Wednesday, Ottawa Fire Services' Combat Challenge Team will
demonstrate activities that simulate the challenges firefighters face every
day in the line of duty. This demonstration will allow team members to
prepare themselves for the 2003 World's Firefighters' Combat Challenge,
which will be held at Lansdowne Park, from November 4 to 8. Approximately
200 teams from across the world will compete for the title of World
Champions of this event.

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2003
Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Lansdowne Park, Aberdeen Pavillion
1015 Bank Street

Deputy Fire Chief Bruce Montone and Dr. Paul Davis from OnTarget will be on
hand for interviews and photo opportunities. Members of the media will also
be invited to test their physical skills, dress in full firefighter gear and
take part in a mock Combat Challenge competition.

The World Firefighter Combat Challenge schedule is as follows:
Qualifying Days - November 4 to 6
Relay Race - November 7
Competition Finals - November 8

All events will take place at the Aberdeen, Lansdowne Park, between 10:30
a.m. and 2 p.m.

Posted Thursday, October 30, 2003 by admin
Ottawa Community of Fitzroy Harbour Organizing to Fight Proposed Boat Bypass
The community of Fitzroy Harbour, including Willola Beach is organizing to fight a proposed Boat Bypass whose objective is to truck recreational power boats around the nearby Chats Falls Hydro Dam. The plan is being pushed through by the Ottawa River Project, Inc., run by Gary Wiseman, Dwight Eastman, and Bert Reitsma. It is expected that it will increase City/Provincial taxes and may become an unsupportable project, requiring additional tax monies to maintain the project long term despite the claims of City and Superbuild officials. The present fiscal situation of the City of Ottawa and the Province of Ontario, raises a serious question of whether this project should be supported and continued. This in light of the fact that an existing boat bypass already in the same area on the Quebec side of the river could cost-effectively be upgraded to handle the larger boats.

The community has planned to make a stand against the Boat Bypass by staging a Protest on Monday Nov. 3rd at 7:45 AM at the Willola Beach river entrance to the Boat Bypass. The media has already acknowledged that they will be covering the event.

The plan would entail the construction of a new road through the wetlands of the Morris Island Conservation Area, as well as extensive dredging and the construction of a concrete berm approximately 100m in length through shallow waters in the Ottawa River, immediately downstream from the Fitzroy Harbour Provincial Park. Using these facilities, boats would be trucked through the residential streets of Willola Beach and other quiet residential streets in Fitzroy Harbour, throughout the summer.

The community of Fitzroy Harbour does not want the boat bypass in their community as evidenced by a 90% response to a petition stating this. According to Fitzroy Residents for Responsible River Use (FR3) current Chair Karen McKenna “We have a large ongoing opposition in Fitzroy Harbour against the Boat Bypass. And our research shows we have several ways of slowing this project down at our disposal, such as OMB hearings, legal injunctions, and petitioning the Minister of the Environment. Unless the proponent wants his project slowed down for years, he would be well advised to select a less destructive route.” Michael Campbell, President of the Willola Beach Property Owners’ Association states that “he will do everything he possibly can to protect our Ottawa River community.” There are several formalities required in order for the project to proceed, which are being considered to stop the project. Several Environmental groups are coordinating with the group to fight the destruction of a valuable recreation/wilderness area: Morris Island Conservation Area.

BACKGROUND

According to City of Ottawa Committee Recommendation document (Ref No. ACS2002-DEV-BUS-0010 : see http://ottawa.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/occ/2002/07-24/csedc/ACS2002-DEV-BUS-0010.htm) the original project entailed total contributions of $1.435M from the Outaouais Economic Diversification Corporation (OEDC), OntarioPower Generators Inc (OPG), The Temiskawa Waterway, The County of Renfrew, SuperBuild Portion and the City of Ottawa. The funds “were previously identified in the Business Development Branch’s 2002 Budget.” In this document, the City of Ottawa committee recommended funding in the amount of $350,000 to support the bypass. The original proposal (which was based on a 1975 Pluritec Study) was to use one of two potential water entrances from within the Fitzroy Provincial Park, utilize truck and trailer services and transport the boats to an upstream site. No quantitative or business analysis of the proposal appears to have been done at any time.

Contact:

Karen McKenna, Michael Campbell

Current Chair President

Fitzroy Residents for Responsible River Use (FR3) Willola Beach Property Owner’s Association

Phone: 613-623-4350 Phone: 613-623-0272

kmckenna@monisys.ca mjcampbell@sympatico.ca

Posted Thursday, October 30, 2003 by admin
Kristin McCaig cd release
Local artist Kristin McCaig is releasing her second album on November 22nd
at Zaphod's Beeblebrox in Ottawa. Though her fans are anxiously awaiting
this release, she needs your help to promote the album and her music to the
rest of the Ottawa community that she has not yet reached.

Her first CD-Beyond The Fall aired on 106.9The Bear, 101.1Xfm, CKCU and
CKDJ. We expect this coming release-Drive to match and multiply the success
of the last.

Kristin McCaig has been on stage alongside the likes of Sarah McLachlan, The
Indigo Girls, the Dixie Chicks and Dan Akroyyd. She was onstage at the
recent Sarsfest in Toronto. And she was featured this year on Ottawa's Juno
Vibe CD. Her Modern.Rock.Folk music appeals to all ages and has had
astounding success in her recent endeavors on the road.

Don't let Kristin go unnoticed in Ottawa before she heads on to the rest of
Canada!!!!

Thankyou for your time. If you are interested to do a feature article on

For more information please visit www.kristinmccaig.com

Posted Thursday, October 30, 2003 by admin
Halloween with the Ottawa 67's
The Ottawa 67’s have announced as of 12:00 p.m. today there are just over 4,000 tickets available for this Friday, October 31st, 2003 when the 67’s play the Belleville Bulls at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre.

Not only will the Civic Centre be filled with spooky music and ghastly ghouls, but there will be a special haunted house for kids, a Mad Scientist display on the concourse and an Ottawa 67’s player pumpkin carving contest! Children 12 and under and dressed in a costume will be admitted free of charge to the game.

The Ottawa 67’s are currently in fourth place in a tight Eastern Division race, and eighth in the Eastern Conference. Ottawa is coming off an 8-3 win against Sudbury last Friday and this is their first game since. Ottawa’s special teams have been solid through the early stages of the season as the 67’s boast the second most potent power play in the Ontario Hockey League and they have the best penalty-killing unit in the OHL.

The Belleville Bulls are the first East Division rival that the Ottawa 67’s will face at home this season. Belleville currently sits in fifth place in the East Division and tenth place in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls come into town coached by former Bull, James Boyd. Boyd was an Assistant Coach with the Bulls from 1999 to 2003. The Bulls are led offensively by Rane Carnegie and defensively by overager Geoff Patton, originally chosen in the 19th round of the OHL Priority Selection in 2000 by Toronto.

Ottawa 67’s ticket prices are once again one of the lowest in the Ontario Hockey League. Children 12 years old and under can enjoy affordable hockey action for only $10.00 per game, adults can take in a game for only $13.00 and students and seniors can watch for only $12.00.
To purchase tickets, fans may visit the Ottawa 67’s Store in the Coliseum Building on Bank St. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays; they can call 755-1166 or visit www.ticketmaster.ca on the Internet.

For further information, contact Jason O’Connor at 232-6767 ext. 230

Posted Thursday, October 30, 2003 by admin
"Gotta Have It!" Artisan and Craft Fair
The North Gower Cooperative Nursery School will be holding it's "Gotta Have It!" Artisan and Craft Fair on Saturday, November 1st, 2003. As a non-profit organization , the nursery school relies on various fundraising activities throughout the year. The craft fair is one of the bigger events.

The "Gotta Have It!" Artisan and Craft Fair is taking place on Saturday, November 1st, from 9a.m. to 3p.m. at the Alfred Taylor Recreation Facility in North Gower 2300 Community Way in North Gower ( From hwy 416 take the Roger Stevens exit, turn west to North Gower, and left at the lights in North Gower). Bring the children to meet " Clifford the Big Red Dog", and "Zaboomafoo". There will be many exiting and interesting vendors, as well as a bake sale and tea room. Councillors Glenn Brooks and Doug Thompson will also be on hand. Admission is $1.00 and children under 12 are free.

Contact:
Susan Hannah
(613) 692-5104

Posted Thursday, October 30, 2003 by julie
Cyclists Urged to "Lighten Up"
The days are getting shorter as winter approaches. It is critical that
cyclists take measures to ensure they are visible to other traffic at
all times. It is often still dark in the early morning and evening when
cyclists depart on their commute.

By Ontario law, between ½ hour before sunset and ½ hour after sunrise,
bicycles require a white light on the front of the bike, visible from a
distance of 150 metres, a red rear light or reflector, 2 strips of white
reflective tape on the front forks and 2 strips of red reflective tape
on the rear forks. Bicycles are vehicles under the Highway Traffic Act,
so cyclists must obey all traffic laws as well as respect traffic lights
and signs.

Citizens for Safe Cycling (CfSC) urges cyclists to go beyond the minimum
legal requirement and be as visible as possible, by wearing bright and
reflective clothing (such as a cycling jacket or a traffic safety vest),
additional reflective tape on the bicycle and equipment such as
panniers, and using the brightest possible lights. Remember, it's
important to see and be seen!

Motorists are also reminded to watch for bikes and share the road.

CfSC will be conducting a Cold Weather Cycling seminar at Mountain
Equipment Coop on Wednesday November 12 at 7:15 pm. This seminar will be
led by year-round commuter cyclist and CAN-BIKE cycling skills
instructor Graydon Patterson. Topics covered will include weather and
physiology, clothing, equipment and lights, minor maintenance tips and
winter route planning.

Posted Thursday, October 30, 2003 by julie
Important information for Para Transpo customers
In light of the Amalgamated Transit Union's announcement of a
one-day strike on Thursday, October 30, the City of Ottawa offers the
following information to help meet the transportation needs of its disabled
community during this period of disruption.

The Para Transpo call centre at 244-7272 is available to assist customers,
who should note the following transportation options that are available to
them:

* Under a continuation of services agreement between FirstBus and the
ATU, all medically necessary trips will be provided by Para Transpo, despite
the planned job action.
* West-Way Taxi, Para Transpo's west end service provider for
ambulatory customers, will be available to provide service for displaced
customers. Phone Para Transpo for details.
* OC Transpo provides accessible service on conventional transit.
About 40-percent of OC Transpo vehicles are low-floor design, covering at
least 24 routes in the city. OC Transpo service is free for those using
walkers, scooters or wheelchairs, as well as for their companions. For more
information, phone the Access OC Transpo hotline at 842-3625 or visit the
Web site at octranpo.com
* Blue Line Taxi has new wheelchair-accessible taxis on the road.
Phone Blue Line at 238-1111 for details on its new 'Access Blue' program.
* Residents on social assistance who might qualify for financial aid
to cover transportation costs related to medical or employment needs should
phone 560-6000 for information.
* Updated information will be provided regularly on the OC Transpo
website at octranspo.com

The City regrets the inconvenience caused by the one-day strike, and hopes
for a speedy resolution to the dispute between FirstBus and the ATU.

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2003 by admin
Disabled citizens will rally Wednesday at Ottawa City Hall
Disabled citizens will rally Wednesday at Ottawa City Hall, Lisgar Street entrance, between 2 and 4:30 p.m.

"Para Transpo is an essential service in order for us to:
- - live and experience life in Ottawa
- attend, participate in and enjoy events in our city, and
- adhere to scheduled appointments", says the group.

Not an official organization, this group of concerned citizens pleads:
- NO STRIKE
- NO PARA TRANSPO SERVICE INTERRUPTION
- To all Para Transpo drivers and their union, Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 279 and to First Bus Canada,
PLEASE GO BACK TO THE BARGAINING TABLE

"The last Para Transpo strike lasted ten (10) long, devastating, demoralizing weeks", says Barby Clement, disabled Para Transpo client and one of the rally organizers. "Even a one-day strike is unthinkable. Everyone loses." She continues, "I've talked to nearly forty drivers over the last few weeks and everyone has said, 'We don't want to go on strike. We just want a fair contract from First Bus Canada, fair working conditions'."

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2003 by julie
TODAY IS MAJOR ANNIVERSARY ON THE ROAD TO A STRONG EFFECTIVE ODA
Today, October 29, 2003 is the fifth anniversary of one of the
most important events in the long campaign by ODA supporters for a
barrier-free Ontario. Five years ago, on October 29, 1998, the
Ontario Legislature passed its famous resolution, unanimously
declaring that the Ontarians with Disabilities Act should comply
with the ODA Committee's 11 principles to make this legislation
strong, effective, mandatory and enforceable.

MORE DETAILS

Many ODA supporters joined our important cause at some point in
time after it was first launched, nine years ago, back on November
29, 1994. Some may not have been involved five years ago, when we
achieved a major break-through. It is helpful to remember some of
our major achievements over the past years, as we turn our
attention towards the next chapter in our campaign for a barrier-
free Ontario.

Back in the fall of 1998, the ODA Committee decided to focus its
efforts on getting the Legislature to adopt our 11 principles for
the ODA. These are the principles, which all members of the ODA
Committee endorse. They are designed to make sure that the ODA is
strong and effective.

According to our eleven principles, the ODA's purpose should be the
achievement of a barrier-free Ontario for all people with
disabilities. It should cover all disabilities, whether physical,
mental or sensory. It should cover all barriers, and not just
physical barriers.

All public and private sector providers of goods, facilities and
services should be required to remove and prevent barriers in their
organization. Time lines and standards for removing and preventing
barriers should be decided upon through a consultation with all
stakeholders. The legislation should set out the time lines for
developing these standards and a process for consultation.

The same requirements should apply to all employers. There should
be an effective and speedy way to enforce the law, besides filing
human rights complaints for each barrier in individual
circumstances. People with disabilities should be able to propose
regulations which the Government must consider adopting in order to
set standards for barrier removal and prevention, sector by sector
and industry by industry. Regulations are laws, which the ODA would
permit the provincial cabinet to make that would set out the
detailed standards for removing and preventing barriers.

On October 29, 1998, five years ago today, Liberal MPP Dwight
Duncan, then in opposition (and now Ontario's new Energy Minister),
brought forward a resolution before the Ontario Legislature, which
called for the ODA to be passed which fulfils our 11 principles.
ODA supporters around Ontario worked for weeks to convince MPP’s to
support this resolution. In advance of October 29, the Liberal
Party and the NDP committed to support this resolution.

On October 29, 1998, ODA supporters came in large numbers to the
Ontario Legislature for one last round of lobbying. In the end the
Legislature passed the resolution unanimously. Our 11 principles
became the Legislature's yardstick against which any new ODA bill
would be measured.

Right after that resolution passed, the ODA Committee held a news
conference at Queen's Park. In attendance, among others, was then
Opposition Leader, and now Premier, Dalton McGuinty. On that day,
for the first time, Mr. McGuinty promised that if elected, he would
bring forward an ODA that complies with this resolution. He and
his party campaigned on a platform to do so after that date in the
1999 and 2003 elections.

Unfortunately the ODA 2001, which the previous Conservative
Government passed, fulfills only one of our 11 principles. The ODA
movement now turns to Premier McGuinty to work with him to fulfill
his pledge. In doing so, we mark today as an important half-
decade old milestone in this campaign. We also again thank all the
ODA supporters who helped in that blitz five years ago to achieve
that success.

Send us your feedback at; oda@odacommittee.net

For further information on this issue please contact:
Disabled and Proud at (613) 237-3377 or e-mail at: disabledandproud@sympatico.ca

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2003 by julie
Sporting heritage at the Archives
The City of Ottawa Archives, Rideau Township Branch presents A
Sporting Heritage, an exhibition highlighting competitive village baseball
and hockey in Carleton County during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Artifacts and memorabilia will be on display, including the Bracken trophy
that went missing between 1984 and 2002, an eight-stemmed kerosene lamp that
once lit an outdoor hockey rink in Manotick in the late 1800's, as well as
autographed sports equipment, jerseys, photographs and more.

Date: Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2,
2003
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: City of Ottawa Archives, Rideau Township
Branch
6581 Fourth Line Road
North Gower, Ontario

The community is invited to bring along their vintage baseball and hockey
keepsakes to be included in this exhibition and to share their memories of
Carleton County's sports teams.

This exhibition can be viewed every Tuesday between November 2003 and June
2004 from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City of Ottawa Archives, Rideau Township Branch.

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2003 by julie
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX: Concerts & Events Listings
New - Every Sunday - Beginning Sunday, November 9
THE JEZEBELS
present
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS
"Aerobicize your punk rock side!"

Not since Bingo Jet International has there been such a buzz and unbridled
excitement.
Eat more poutine and pie...then jog over to Zaphod's for the wildest, wackiest
workout.
Headbands & legwarmers optional!!!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX
27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
CONCERT & EVENTS LISTINGS

WIN TICKETS TO ZAPHOD'S SHOWS FROM OTTAWASTART.COM:
http://www.ottawastart.com
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX , 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada. K1N 5S7
OPEN FROM 4PM EVERY DAY.
FINE BEERS, COCKTAILS & FOOD.
Bands onstage at 9pm, unless otherwise indicated.
Licenced bar. Age 19+ unless otherwise indicated. Valid photo i.d. required.
(613)562-1010 http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

The Legendary ELECTRIC BALLROOM
Every Day from 9pm, or after the bands.
No cover charge Monday to Thursday
Fri. & Sat. $3 from 11pm to close.

Sundays - PUNK ROCK AEROBICS - The best pop/punk/mod/rock from any era - DJs
NATASHA BOUDOIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL A. HURTZ and TIM HARE
Mondays - CLUB ZAPHOD - Indie.rock/College.rock/Alt.rock/Modern.rock/Requests
- DJ SHANE
Tuesdays - INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH - Industrial and Dark Techno - DJ LESLIE
Wednesdays - RADIO ZAPHOD - Explosive Indie/Brit-Pop/Electronica/Mod/Rock &
Soul/Requests - DJ GAZ
Thursdays - THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM - Everybody's favourite Alternative/ Brit-Pop/
Big Beat/ Electrionica/ Rock/ Soul/ Requests
- DJ SELLOUT
Fridays - THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM - Everybody's favourite Alternative/ Brit-Pop/
Big Beat/ Electrionica/ Rock/ Soul/ Requests
- DJ GAZ
Saturdays - THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM - Everybody's favourite Alternative/ Brit-Pop/
Big Beat/ Electrionica/ Rock/ Soul/ Requests -
DJ STEPH
***********************************************************************************************************
LIVE BANDS - DOORS 8PM - OPENING BAND AT 9PM - HEADLINE AT 10PM - OR AS STATED
***********************************************************************************************************
Wed. Oct. 29 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, The Ottawa Sun & Heritage Breweries present
($10)
From Montreal/ Paper Bag Recording Artists
STARS (http://www.starsdeluxe.net)
+ CITIZENBAND RADIO
+ Radio Zaphod with DJ GAZ
Thu. Oct. 30 -No bands. The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT (Free).
Fri. Oct. 31 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($10adv. at
Zaphod's & Ticketmaster. $12 door)
"HALLOWEEN GLAM SLAM" - Prizes for best Glam costumes
and make-up
From Toronto/ The Crown Prince of Canadian Glam Pop
ROBIN BLACK & THE INTERGALACTIC ROCK STARS
(http://www.robinblackrock.com)
+ PaLE a.d. (http://www.pale-ad.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Sat. Nov. 1 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Carlsberg Red presents ($6)
FLOW 14 (http://www.flow14.ca)
+ TWEAK (http://www.tweak.ca)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sun. Nov. 2 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Stella Artois present ($6)
Endearing Recording Artists
THE PARKAS (http://www.theparkas.com)
+ From France
ORWELL (http://www.orwellmusic.com)
+ CRAIG CARDIFF (http://www.craigcardiff.com)
Mon. Nov. 3 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, XFM & Sleeman present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
From Kitchener-Waterloo/ Doormat Recording Artists
THE STARS HERE (http://www.thestarshere.com)
+ From Vancouver
WIL (http://www.sixdegrees.ca/wil/)
+ Club Zaphod with DJ SHANE
Tue. Nov. 4 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. Nov. 5 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Carlsberg Red present ($6)
From Montreal/ KID KOALA's guitarist/ BULLFROG's
frontman
ROBERTSON (http://www.robertsonlive.com)
+ GUTIEREZ (via Bahia Brazil)
+ Radio Zaphod with DJ GAZ
Thu. Nov. 6 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($10)
Platinum & Gold selling Artists...The Legendary...
THE KINGS (http://www.thekingsarehere.com.com)
+ From New York City
SUSAN SAID (http://www.susansaid.com)
+ From Chatham, Ont.
THE JANET THEORY
(http://www.geocities.com/thejanettheory/home.html)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT
Fri. Nov. 7 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($6, including a
free cd while supplies last)
Final Show/ Band Breaking Up
THE GROOVEBUG (http://www.groovebug.com)
+ HYULP
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Sat. Nov. 8 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($10)
From Toronto/ CD Release/ Maple Nationwide Recording
Artists
PRIYA THOMAS (http://www.priyathomas.com)
+ TREVOR TCHIR (http://www.trevortchir.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sun. Nov. 9 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present ($2)
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading
(http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com/index.php?release=jezebels)
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS ("Aerobicize your punk rock side")
+ with DJ's NATASHA BOUDOIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL
A. HURTZ & TIM HARE
Mon. Nov.10 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, XFM & Sleeman present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
T.B.A.
+ Club Zaphod with DJ SHANE
Tue. Nov. 11 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. Nov. 12 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, The Ottawa Sun & Heritage Breweries present
($5)
"Canada's best dressed punk rock sensations"
THE SICK FITS (http://www.thesickfits.com)
+ WEAPONS OF MASS SEDUCTION
+ Radio Zaphod with DJ GAZ
Thu. Nov. 13 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($5)
STAIRWELL K (http://www.stairwellk.ca)
+ From Toronto
AFFLATUS (http://www.afflatusband.com)
+ From Toronto
RHONDA STAKICH (http://www.rhondastakich.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT
Fri. Nov. 14 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Newcastle Brown Ale present ($6)
CD Release Show/ From Montreal
THE DELEGATES (http://www.thedelegates.org)
+ SOMATIK (http://www.angelfire.com/retro/somatik/)
+ FORTY CENT FIX
(http://40centfix.tripod.com/main.html)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Sat. Nov. 15 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Carlsberg Red presents ($5)
Debut Performance
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
+ guests
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sun. Nov. 16 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present ($2)
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading
(http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com/index.php?release=jezebels)
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS ("Aerobicize your punk rock side")
+ with DJ's NATASHA BOUDOIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL
A. HURTZ & TIM HARE
Mon. Nov. 17 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, XFM & Sleeman present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
From Vancouver/ Aquarius-EMI Recording Artists
CROWNED KING (http://www.crownedking.com)
+ From Toronto/ Aquarius-EMI Recording Artists
MICRO MAUREEN (http://www.micromaureen.com)
+ HALF A HALO (http://www.halfahalo.com)
+ Club Zaphod with DJ SHANE
Tue. Nov. 18 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Thu. Nov. 20 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($8)
From Vancouver/ Six Shooter Recording Artists
VEAL (http://www.vealmusic.com)
+ guests
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT
Fri. Nov. 21 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Stella Artois present ($10)
Live House, Soul, Funk, Latin, Jazz/ From Toronto
KINGSUNSHINE (http://www.kingsunshine.com)
+ Nice & Smooth Recording Artist
DJ TEKNOSTEP (http://www.techno.ca/nice/teknostep.htm)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Sat. Nov. 22 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($7)
CD Release
KRISTIN McCAIG (http://www.kristinmccaig.com)
+ NOVEMBER ALLSTARS (http://www.novemberallstars.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sun. Nov. 23 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present ($2)
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading
(http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com/index.php?release=jezebels)
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS ("Aerobicize your punk rock side")
+ with DJ's NATASHA BOUDOIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL
A. HURTZ & TIM HARE
Mon. Nov. 24 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, XFM & Sleeman present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
"Arguably the best undiscovered talent in Canada" -
BILLBOARD
ROBERT FARRELL (http://www.robertfarrell.com)
+ LOCAL SHAME
+ Club Zaphod with DJ SHANE
Tue. Nov. 25 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Thu. Nov. 27 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($8)
From Winnipeg/ Ex-THE WALTONS/ Maple Music Recording
Artist
JASON PLUMB (http://www.jasonplumb.com)
+ From Hamilton
MAYOR McCA (http://www.mayormcca.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT
Fri. Nov. 28 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Newcastle Brown Ale present ($6)
From Toronto
HOTEL (http://www.freetinysoap.com)
+ From Boston/ Initial Recording Artists
HELICOPTER HELICOPTER
(http://www.helicopterhelicopter.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Sat. Nov. 29 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Carlsberg Red presents ($7)
From Toronto/ Maple Nationwide Recording Artists
FEMBOTS (http://www.fembots.org)
+ guests
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sun. Nov. 30 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present ($2)
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading
(http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com/index.php?release=jezebels)
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS ("Aerobicize your punk rock side")
+ with DJ's NATASHA BOUDOIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL
A. HURTZ & TIM HARE
Fri. Dec. 5 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Stella Artois present ($6)
From Vancouver/ Mint Recording Artists
YOUNG AND SEXY (http://www.youngandsexy.org)
+ THE GETALONGS
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
**********************************************************************************************
CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE: http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX , 27 York Street, Ottawa, CANADA. K1N 5S7

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2003 by julie
Final Preparations: The 25th Covenant Awards at Centrepointe Theatre
Final preparations are being made for the highly anticipated
25th Annual Covenant Awards show at the Centrepointe Theatre this Saturday,
November 1, 2003. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. with hosts Mark Masri and Heather
McCullough.

Guest artists and Awards finalists will be performing over a two hour plus show
interspersed with the granting of over 15 awards in a host of music categories
ranging from country/bluegrass to rock, to children's to contemporary pop.

The Covenant Awards represent the Christian music industry's stamp of approval
of the best in Canadian Christian music today - the fastest growing musical
genre that is not beset by lagging sales and a disenchanted public as is the
case in other marketed music genres.

A complete listing of the Covenant Awards finalists can be found at:
www.cgmaonline.com

Tickets are available at the Centrepointe Theatre website:
www.centrepointetheatre.com or by calling 1-866-752-523.

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2003 by julie
THE PARKAS + ORWELL + CRAIG CARDIFF this Sunday at Zaphod Beeblebrox
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & STELLA ARTOIS
PRESENT...

Endearing Recording Artists
THE PARKAS

+ From France
ORWELL
(For fans of Tahiti 80, Phoenix, Kevin Tihista)

+ CRAIG CARDIFF

Sunday, November 2 (Doors 8pm)

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

"If you're at all a fan of crisp guitar licks and a steady beat like those
you'll find in CCR, early Stones and
(dare I say) The Who, then The Parkas brand of music is just the thing for you."
- Chartattack.com

"Cutting a sharp figure in their “Mod meets Thunder Bay” attire, they
entertained the crowd with poppy
rock hooks that beamed with spring sunshine." - Independent Weekly

"Upbeat songs with excellent melodies, crisp guitars and a heaping dose of
farfisa." - Indiepages.com

As children of rock and roll showmen, The Parkas were raised on British invasion
records, schooled in Northern Ontario punk shows, and baptized in an
undercurrent of Stax Voltage.

"Now This Is Fighting" is the band's debut full length release. Recorded by Andy
Magoffin (The Constantines, Royal City, The Weekend) it's an album that combines
pop harmony, country pathos and rock 'n roll swagger in songs about revenge and
traffic accidents. Along the way The Parkas have made Now magazine's "critics
picks" list and has performed what Chart Magazine has called " a refreshing
alternative to all that heavy nonsense that is considered rock and roll these
days." They have shared the stage with The Dears and Hot Hot Heat and just
completed their first cross Canada tour.

***************

Since the international success of bands like Air, Tahiti 80, and Phoenix,
French pop music has aroused a growing interest all
over the world. Maybe this explains why Orwell's debut album was originally
released by Quince Records in Japan late last
year, even prior to the French release (entitled 'Des Lendemains') this past
Spring.

After an encouraging European mini-album, Orwell's sophisticated pop has found
its definitive sound for 'Following Days'. On
this 14 track record, sung in French and English, gentle melodies are supported
by omnipresent string arrangements, while
the band's influences include both sixties orchestral pop and eighties new
wave. French retro-futurism has never sounded so beautiful!

'Following Days' features collaboration with guitarist Mederic Gontier from
Tahiti 80 and multi-instrumentalist Mehdi Zannad,
a.k.a. Fugu. A collection of Euro-exotica and melodically mesmerizing baroque
pop. You have been warned.

Lush? The lushest. Baroque? The baroquest.

***************

Craig Cardiff. Singer-songwriter. Prone to fits of edginess and obnoxious
honesty. Songs about being barefoot; being full of
cancer; about pouring yourself out; being worth love; being the kite that gets
caught on the power-lines; being a geek; songs
about how horrible agents are; about driving out February; songs about you.

***************

THE PARKAS' web site - http://www.theparkas.com
ORWELL's web site - http://www.orwellmusic.com
CRAIG CARDIFF's web site - http://www.craigcardiff.com

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2003 by julie
ROGERS TELEVISION TO AIR THE ONLY MAYORALTY DEBATE
Rogers Television 22 is the only local television station to
air the sole Ottawa Mayoralty debate. The debate can be seen exclusively on
Rogers Television 22 on Monday, November 3, 2003 at 10:00 pm, and will
repeat on Wednesday, November 5 at 9:00 pm and Friday, November 7 at 7:00
pm.

The exclusive Mayoralty debate, hosted by Ed Hand, will allow Mayoralty
candidates the opportunity to express their opinions and clarify their
stances on a variety of topics. All candidates will have the chance to
answer questions posed by a panel of journalists.

Rogers Television is committed to providing the most comprehensive and
extensive local information on the municipal elections race. In addition to
the Mayoralty debate, Rogers Television will provide pre-election municipal
access time for ward candidates starting on Sunday, November 2 at 6:00 pm.

With up-to-the-minute results, live on-location reports, along with various
panels and analysis from local politicians and experts, Rogers Television
will provide live, unprecedented Municipal Vote 2003 Election Night coverage
on Monday, November 10 at 8:00 pm. All pre-election access times, Mayoralty
debate and Rogers Television election night coverage can only be seen by
Rogers Cable subscribers.

Rogers Television will provide two complete airings of access time and three
airings of the Mayoralty debate to allow viewers to see and hear from the
candidates directly.

Sunday, November 2nd

6:00 pm Orleans, Innes and Rideau

6:30 pm Bell-South Nepean and Kanata

7:00 pm West Carleton and Goulbourn

7:30 pm Bay and Knoxdale-Merivale

8:00 pm Gloucester-Southgate and Beacon Hill-Cyrville

8:30 pm Rideau-Vanier

9:00 pm Rideau-Rockcliffe and River

9:30 pm Somerset

10:00 pm Kitchissippi

10:30 pm Capital and Cumberland

Monday, November 3rd

8:00 pm Capital and Cumberland

8:30 pm Kitchissippi

9:00 pm Somerset

9:30 pm Rideau-Rockcliffe and River

10:00 pm Mayoralty Debate

Tuesday, November 4th

7:00 pm Bell-South Nepean and Kanata

7:30 pm Orleans, Innes and Rideau

8:00 pm Rideau-Vanier

8:30 pm Gloucester-Southgate and Beacon Hill-Cyrville

9:00 pm Bay and Knoxdale-Merivale

9:30 pm West Carleton and Goulbourn

Wednesday, November 5th

9:00 pm Mayoralty Debate

Friday, November 7th

7:00 pm Mayoralty Debate

Monday, November 10th

8:00 pm Municipal Vote 2003 Election Night coverage

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

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2003 by julie
Oct 29 0800-1700: Ottawa Wireless Research Alliance (OWRA) Research Day
Ottawa Wireless Research Alliance (OWRA) Research Day
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Location: Auditorium, CRC, 3701 Carling Avenue
Registration: http://www.modasolutions.com/Forms/comsoc/index.htm
(cost $35-160)
Website: http://www.ieee.org/comsocottawa

The first Wireless Seminar this Fall features an overview of the wireless
research that is carried out at the public institutions in Ottawa: Carleton
University, the Communications Research Centre, the National Research Council
of Canada, the University of Ottawa and the University of Quebec, Outaouais,
all of whom are members of the Ottawa Wireless Research Alliance, OWRA.

Each institution will give an overview of their research interests in wireless
communications. This includes the strengths of the research teams, the research
infrastructure, most notable results and future planning of wireless research
initiatives. As well, there will be presentations on specific research topics
and a tour of some of the wireless laboratory facilities at CRC.

This event is sponsored by the IEEE Ottawa Chapter of the Communications
Society, the Ottawa Wireless Research Alliance, the Communications Research
Centre, and the National Capital Institute of Telecommunications.

Preliminary Agenda

8:00 - 8:30
Registration Desk Opens
Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 10:00
CRCPresentations
Gerry Chan "Overview of Wireless Research at CRC"
Michel Cuhaci "Advanced antennas"
John Sydor "Milton & Cognitive Radio"
Wilf Lauber "UWB"
Valek Szwarc "Integrated Electronics"
Joe Seregelyi "Radio on Fibre"
Gerald Chouinard "RRBA"

10:00 - 10:30 Coffee and Refreshment Break
10:30 - 10:55
CRC Presentations continued

10:55 - 11:30
NRC Presentation
Sean McAlister, Principal Research Officer at IMS, National Research Council
"NRC overview on Our Wireless-Related Research Activities"

11:30 - 11:40
University of Quebec, Outaouais
Dr. Larbi Talbi
"Overview of Wireless Reseach Activities at the University of Quebec, Outaouis"

11:40 - 12:00
University of Ottawa
Dr. Claude D'Amours
"Overview of Wireless Research at the University of Ottawa"

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch

13:00 - 15:15
Carleton University Presentations
Prof. Falconer, Director of the Broadband Communications and Wireless Systems
(BCWS) Centre ,
Carleton University
"Overview of Broadband Communications & Wireless Systems) Centre (BCWS)"
Bio: http://www.sce.carleton.ca/faculty/falconer.html

Amir Banihashemi, Carleton University
"Iterative Coding for Broadband Communications:
New Trends in Theory and Practice"

Halim Yanikomeroglu, Department of Systems Engineering, Carleton University
"Cellular Multihop Networks"
bio: http://www.sce.carleton.ca/faculty/yanikomeroglu.html

Thomas Kunz, Department of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University

"Routing and QoS in MANETs"
bio:http://www.sce.carleton.ca/faculty/kunz.html

Michel Barbeau, Professor and Associate Director, School of Computer Science,
Carleton University
"Intrusion Detection and Radio Frequency Fingerprinting of Mobile and Wireless
Networks"

15:15 - 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 - 16:00 Panel Discussion
16:00 - 17:00 Tour of CRC Research Facilities

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2003 by julie
The Art of Brodie Shearer at City Hall Art Gallery
The City Hall Art Gallery presents Harmonic Adventures -The Art of
Brodie Shearer featuring 50 works from Brodie Shearer's own collection
including oil paintings, watercolours and welded sculpture that reflect
Shearer's life-long exploration of the tenets of European modernism and his
admiration for artists such as Picasso, Matisse and Klee.

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2003
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: City Hall Art Gallery
110 Laurier Avenue West

This exhibition reflects Shearer's artistic development from the early
1950's to the early 1990's. Born in Montreal, he came to Ottawa in 1957 and
taught at the Ottawa Municipal Art Centre, later named the Ottawa School of
Art, until 1970.

Harmonic Adventures -The Art of Brodie Shearer will run until January 4,
2004.

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2003 by julie
First Ever Tr i-Country Music Virtual Class at the National Arts Centre
On the occasion of Canada's National Arts Centre
Orchestra's US and Mexico Tour, the media are invited to attend "Music
Bridge" - a virtual music class led by NAC Orchestra Music Director Pinchas
Zukerman on Friday, October 31 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. (not from 1:30 to
2:30) at the National Arts Centre's Rehearsal Hall A, 53 Elgin Street,
Ottawa.

Pinchas Zukerman will lead this innovative tri-country music class from the
NAC that will link Grade 6 students from McMaster Elementary School in
Ottawa to Grade 6 students in Monterrey, Mexico and Chicago using broadband
videoconference technology.

The students will perform the Sonata in A by Mozart on recorders with
Maestro Zukerman and will respond creatively to Mozart's music using any
means of artistic expression. They will prepare for the "Music Bridge" event
by using the NAC's Let's Go Mozart! Teacher Resource Kit to learn about the
life, times and music of Mozart, and as well to learn about aspects of their
own cultural heritages.

Following the virtual class, NAC personnel will be available for media
interviews.

Please RSVP to Manon Champagne at (613) 947-7000 ext. 560

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2003 by julie
Party Smart Forum to showcase youth leadership
High school students will take a proactive approach to preventing
injuries and fatalities from use of alcohol and drugs among youth on
Wednesday, during the annual Party Smart Forum. This forum is a
collaborative effort between Ontario Students Against Drunk Driving (OSAID),
Grad planning committees, teachers, the City of Ottawa and various community
partners.

Associate Medical Officer of Health Dr. Geoffrey Dunkley will kick off the
event, which will include a presentation by Ottawa lawyers on the legal
consequences and issues around hosting celebrations where alcohol is served,
as well as an inspirational call to action by emcee Marc-André Clément.
Special guest speaker Amanda Gorman, a young woman whose best friend was
killed by a drunk driver, will also address students and other delegates.

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Time: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: St. Laurent Complex
525 Coté Street

Throughout the day, representatives from MADD (Ottawa) will join
organizations such as the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), Ontario
Provincial Police, Regional Sexual Assault Treatment Program, Action
Antidrogue Vanier and the PARTY Program (Ottawa Hospital) by hosting
displays to network with students.

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2003 by julie
Jose Pliya in Ottawa for world premiere reading
The National Arts Centre English Theatre
launches the 2003-2004 International Reading Series
with a World Premiere english language translation by Maureen Labonté of
José Pliya's Le Complexe de Thénardier*
The Last Morning

Presented by the National Arts Centre English Theatre as part of a special
collaboration with The Banff playRites Colony's France/Banff Translation
Exchange, the National Arts Centre French Theatre, and with the generous
assistance of the Embassy of France in Canada

Ottawa - The National Arts Centre English Theatre is excited to welcome
widely acclaimed Beninese playwright José Pliya, along with
translator/dramaturg Maureen Labonté, for the World Premiere of the english
language translation of Pliya's critically lauded play Le Complexe de
Thénardier. Translated by Maureen Labonté and dramaturged by Linda Gaboriau
at Banff, The Last Morning will be read by a cast of two, directed by former
Banff Centre Theatre Arts Artistic Director, Keith Turnbull. The reading
takes place on Wednesday, November 5 at 19:30 in the NAC's Fourth Stage.
Tickets are $10/$5 for students, available at the National Arts Centre Box
Office.

About the Playwright:
Born in Benin in 1966, playwright José Pliya is a force to be reckoned with.
Actor, Director, and Dramaturg, Pliya is leading the vanguard of young,
fresh voices in playwrighting, and is the author of a dozen acclaimed plays,
translated and in performance on five continents. He is the founder of the
Franco-Creole Theatre Festival of the Carribean, and was awarded the prize
for Best Contemporary Author 2003 by the Association of Students of Theatre.
His work in its entirety and, in specific, Le Complexe de Thénardier, have
been recognized with the prestigious Académie Francaise "prix du jeune
théâtre" 2003. Mr. Pliya is excited to be making his first visit to Ottawa
for the English-language premiere reading of The Last Morning.

About the Translator:
Maureen Labonté, Program Dramaturg at the Banff PlayRites Colony and
translator of Le Complexe de Thénardier, is also Associate Director of play
development at the Shaw Festival. Maureen has translated over twenty-five
plays and was head of the Playwriting program at the National Theatre School
from 1997-2001. She established and ran the school's pilot directing
program. Maureen lived and worked in the Ottawa theatre community for
fifteen years. She ran Penguin Theatre and as Program Coordinator at the
Atelier, she founded the Young Playwrights Showcase in 1985.

About the France/Banff Translation Exchange:
The France/Banff Translation Exchange is a reciprocal translation program.
The Banff Centre selects a play to be translated from French into English
from a short list put forward by the Maison Antoine Vitez in France. The
selected playwright and his or her designated translator spend two to three
weeks in residence during the Banff playRites Colony. Reciprocally, a
Canadian playwright is hosted by Maison Antoine Vitez for two to three weeks
in France, where he or she and a designated translator participate in a
workshop leading up to a staged reading of the selected play in French
translation.

About the Banff playRites Colony:
The Banff playRites Colony is an artist-defined program designed to meet the
specific needs of each participating playwright. Playwrights select
specific dramaturgs to work on their projects. If the playwright's chosen
dramaturg is not available, the Colony appoints a senior dramaturg to work
on the project according to the playwright's needs and desires. Creative
dialogue is encouraged among playwrights who are at different stages in the
writing process and at different stages in their careers. Playwrights, if
they desire, may also have shared access to a small company of professional
actor/readers. The Colony is presented through an alliance of The Canada
Council for the Arts, Alberta Theatre Projects and The Banff Centre.

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2003 by julie
2,500 TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR FLORIDA PANTHERS ON THURSDAY
2,500 TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR FLORIDA PANTHERS ON THURSDAY
Senators host Panthers in Halloween special on Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators announced that fewer than 2,500 tickets remain
for their meeting against the Florida Panthers on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7:30
p.m. at the Corel Centre.

In this Halloween special evening on Thursday, the Senators will be giving
out Sens' masks to the first 5,000 children 16 years of age and under. There
are also seats still available in the Coke Family Zone starting at just $21.

In the Senators second home game of the week against the Buffalo Sabres on
Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m., there are 4,500 tickets available for McDonald's
Family Night. Tickets start at just $25, and it includes a hot dog and
drink, as well there are Coke Family Zone seats remaining for just $21

Ticket packages may be purchased by phone by calling 599-0200 or toll-free
at 1-800-444-SENS (7367), or visit the Internet at www.ottawasenators.com.

Single game tickets can be purchased at www.capitaltickets.ca, by calling
599-FANS or 1-877-788-FANS or the Corel Centre box office.

Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2003 by julie
Robert Farrell at Zaphod's on Monday, November 24
Be Robert Farrell's Guest at

Zaphod Beeblebrox
27 York Street
Monday, November 24
9:30 pm
Admission is FREE

Copies of Robert's latest CD Sun House Fury will be sold.
Visit www.robertfarrell.com for more information.

Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2003 by admin
Groovebug's final concert
In an official release posted yesterday on www.groovebug.com, Ottawa's-own
funk mob and reigning "Favourite New Artist", THE GROOVEBUG, has announced
the details surrounding their final concert to be held Friday, November 7,
2003. Citing increasingly conflicting schedules, the 9-member funk band
will end their 6-year run with a show at Zaphod Beeblebrox, where they first
took to the stage.

"We've thoroughly enjoyed playing together", says Michael Dalrymple, tenor
saxophone player and spokesperson for the group. "We have had incredible
support from the Ottawa community and it has driven us to produce two CDs
and embark on a tour across western Canada. Not many independent part-time
bands can say that they've done that. We're all very proud of what we've
accomplished."

Influenced by a variety of music styles, THE GROOVEBUG created their own
hybrid brand of funk, pop and acid jazz music that quickly became a staple
of Ottawa's local scene, earning them the awards for "Favourite Funk/Fusion
Artist" and "Favourite New Artist" in 2000. And while the band has gone
through a few member changes over the years, the energy on stage has
remained a prominent feature during their over-110 performances.

"In 2001, we had the rare opportunity to share the stage with legendary funk
group Parliament", recalls Dalrymple. "That isn't something that happens
every day and it's just one of the many successes that we will be
celebrating at our final show."

And as a special treat to fans, a webcast of THE GROOVEBUG's February 1st
concert will soon be added to the band's website (www.groovebug.com) for
anyone who wants to re-live THE GROOVEBUG experience again and again from
the comfort of their own home. Online visitors can also continue to peruse
the photos and stories from the band's much celebrated Summer 2002 Tour. The
webcast concert footage will be provided and hosted by Xstream Webcasting.

THE GROOVEBUG's final concert will be held at Zaphod Beeblebrox (27 York
Street, Ottawa) on November 7, 2003. Admission will be $6 which includes a
free copy of the band's most recent CD entitled "Revolution" to be
distributed at the door until supplies run out. Local group "Hyulp" will be
opening the show.

THE GROOVEBUG (Final Concert!)
with s/g Hyulp
Friday, November 7, 2003
@ Zaphod Beeblebrox
27 York Street (Ottawa, ON)
Doors open at 8pm
Show starts at 9pm
$6 at the door

For media inquiries and/or to schedule an interview with/about The
Groovebug, please contact Michael Dalrymple at promotions@groovebug.com.

Read more about The Groovebug and their final concert in The Ottawa Citizen
on November 6th.

Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2003 by admin
Ottawa Blues This Week -- 27 October 2003
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Harlem Gospel Choir
Centrepointe Theatre, Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Nepean
Tuesday, October 28 @ 7:30 pm; tickets $27.50

The famous Harlem Gospel Choir is one of the pre-eminent gospel choirs in the world and travels the globe, sharing the joy of faith through its music, and raising funds for children's charities wherever possible. The Choir was founded in 1986 by Allen Bailey, who got the idea for the Choir while attending a celebration in honour of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the renowned Cotton Club in Harlem. The Choir has some of the finest singers and musicians from the many Black Churches in Harlem. The Harlem Gospel Choir is dedicated to creating a better understanding of the African-American culture and the inspirational music called Gospel as it relates to the Black Church. The theme of each performance is bringing people and nations together and giving something back.
http://www.harlemgospelchoir.com
http://www.centrepointetheatre.com
********************************
Colin James
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, October 28-30

Colin James is a traveler. As one of Canada's best guitarists, he has sold over one million records worldwide, seen most of the world, won many industry awards and international recognition for his versatility as a guitarist and his unforgettable voice. His diverse catalogue of music includes the blues/rock that got his career going, big band and his first musical love: the blues. His music is his journey and his transport and it has brought him to his eighth full-length recording, "Traveler".

"For me this record was a chance to delve into writing in a more personal way," says Colin. "It's very different from my more blues oriented recordings. And I love the chance to expand the breadth of styles and sounds that more contemporary recordings afford."

Colin James appears, up close and personal, at the Rainbow this week – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. Tickets for Tuesday and Wednesday are sold out; a few *may* still be available for the Thursday show.
http://www.colinjames.com
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Roxanne Potvin
CD release – "Careless Loving"
Tucson's, 2440 Bank Street
Saturday, November 1

Roxanne Potvin is Ottawa's newest blues voice. She has been described as "powerful, sweet and sultry, all in one" and, influenced by Dinah Washington, is equally talented singing blues, gospel or jazz. At just 20 years old, Roxanne is another of Ottawa's talented young guitarists. A finalist in last year's ‘Blues Guitar Riff-Off', her influences range from Jr. Watson and T-Bone Walker to Little Charlie Baty and Rusty Zinn. Her guitar work is versatile and tasteful; she plays everything from west coast swing to Chicago blues and covers lots of ground in between.
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Kevin Mark (formerly ‘Big Mark & the Blues Express')
La Maison Maxime, 187 Labrosse, Gatineau QC
Saturday, November 1; tickets $17

Completely self-taught, Kevin Mark puts his own personal touch on the blues he sings and plays - preferring a more upbeat approach to our everyday situations. His exceptional stage presence combined with his energetic sidemen is the perfect recipe to reach out and grab audiences of all ages ... and audience participation is a must at a Kevin Mark performance. Under the previous moniker ‘Big Mark and The Blues Express', the band took home a 2001 Maple Blues Award in the category "New Artist of the Year". Several months prior, they won the 2001 Toronto Blues Society National Talent Search ... and the list goes on: winners of the 2000 St-Hyacinthe QC Talent Search; winners of the 1998 Valleyfield Blues Festival Talent Search ....

The band's repertoire will take you on a road trip from the West Coast, through Memphis and up to Chicago ... their explosive show at the 2002 Montreal International Jazz Festival was proof that these guys are not to be missed. It's party time!
http://www.kevinmark.com
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Paul Thorn – solo acoustic show
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield QC
Sunday, November 2 @ 4:20 pm

A native of Tupelo MS, Paul Thorn has taken an unorthodox route to becoming one of the most fun and entertaining performers to hit the singer/songwriter world in some time. Paul spent most of his youth under the Pentecostal upbringing of his father, a Mississippi minister. In an interesting twist, his uncle taught him how to box and as young Thorn moved up the ranks, he landed a nationally televised fight against four-time champion Roberto Duran. Well ... like many others before him, Paul fought the good fight until he met his fate by TKO in the seventh round. All was not lost as Paul returned to his first love – music – and paid tribute to Duran with the title track on his debut release "Hammer & Nail". As Paul found out first hand, he'd "rather be a hammer, than a nail"!

A major hit with fans and press alike on last summer's Canadian festival circuit, Paul put in stand-out performances at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Vancouver Folk Festival, Ottawa Bluesfest, Sounds of Summer Festival and the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival. Don't miss this rare opportunity to catch a rising star in the intimate and interactive setting of the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, QC.
http://www.paulthorn.com
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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

Tuesday, October 28 @ 7:30 pm
Talkin' Blues: Headed South (2003)
Chicago musician Ronnie Baker Brooks; acoustic musician Chris Smither from Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Wednesday, October 29 @ 9 am
Long John Baldry: Happy Birthday Blues (2001)
The legendary bluesman celebrates his 60th birthday in concert with special guests, including Colin James, at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver.

Thursday, October 30 @ 9 am
Long John Baldry: Rockin' the Blues (1985)
The legendary rock 'n' roll/blues star performs. Includes vintage concert scenes with The Beatles.

Friday, October 31 @ 6:30 am
Keb' Mo: The Montréal Jazz Festival (1998)
New Orleans-based blues singer, songwriter and guitarist.

http://www.bravo.ca/programlistings
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ON THE RADIO
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CBC Radio One
weekly on Mondays @ 8 pm (next Monday episode #7)
CBC Radio Two
weekly on Fridays @ 10 pm (this week episode #6)

CBC Radio celebrates 100 years of the blues with THE BLUES, a landmark 14-episode series covering everything from the geographic and stylistic origins of the blues to its most contemporary sounds and styles.

A comprehensive chronicle of North America's most enduring music form, the series boasts two spectacular hosts, Grammy Award-winning Keb' Mo' and legendary Canadian Jackie Richardson. Each hour-long episode uses new and archival interviews, recordings and remotes from where blues history occurred, as well as where the music thrives today. The 14th episode offers an in-depth look at the blues in Canada and the influential artists who made the music.

An incredible showcase of blues artistry, the series includes interviews with musical giants such as B.B. King, Carlos Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Bonnie Raitt, as well as performances by Cephas and Wiggins, Taj Mahal, Shemekia Copeland, the North Mississippi Allstars, Rory Block and many others.

For more information, contact Tal Hebdon, CBC Radio Communications, tal_Hebdon@cbc.ca
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Halloween Party with
Ball and Chain and the Wreckers
and Swamperella
Bayou Blues & Jazz Club, 1077 Bank Street
Friday, October 31

Wear your craziest outfit but don't forget to wear your dancing shoes. Come and party with a couple of great bands for Halloween. Ottawa's Traditional Country/Cajun Band Ball and Chain and the Wreckers welcome Toronto's Traditional Cajun Band Swamperella for a night of ghoulish, dancing fun.

Ball and Chain and the Wreckers are: Jody Benjamin on guitar and lead vocals, Michael Ball on fiddle and vocals, Danny Artuso on pedal steel and electric guitar, Donny Evans on bass, Wayne Ford Robicheau on drums. Look for their two albums "Bare Bones" and "Trouble All The Time".
http://www.ballandchain.ca
Swamperella are: Soozy Schlanger on lead vocals and fiddle, Peter Jellard on accordion and fiddle, Connie Nowe on guitar, Rachel Melas on double bass.
http://www.swamperella.com
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REGULAR EVENTS THIS MONTH
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Mondays: Maria Hawkins @ the Rainbow
Tuesdays: Ken & Don @ the Rainbow ... early show 5-7 pm
Tuesdays: The Smacks host the Rainbow Open Jam @ 9:30 pm
Wednesdays: Early show with Dr. Dave @ the Rainbow 5-7 pm
Wednesdays: Shakedown Blues @ the Bayou
Thursdays: Dinner & acoustic blues @ Tucson's
Thursdays: Blues Jam with Johnny Russell & Mike Ktenas @ Irene's
Fridays: Amaryllis @ the Rainbow ... early show 5-7 pm
Saturday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Guy del Villano & guests @ Royal Oak, Bank St.
Sunday evenings: Mellotone Organ Sextet @ the Rainbow
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Friday, October 31
Blue Pearl's Naughty Bitz Spooktacular Halloween Party @
the Heart & Soul Café, 2745 Dunrobin Road, Dunrobin

Friday, October 31
The Smacks @ Mike's Place (Carleton University) @ 9:30 pm

Friday, October 31
Stone Soul Picnic @ the Rainbow

Friday, October 31 @ 8 pm
Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo @ Centre Culturel du Vieux-Aylmer,
Salle La Basoche, 120 rue Principale, Aylmer QC

Friday, October 31
Tailor Made - Halloween Bash @ Tucson's

Friday & Saturday, October 31- November 1
Drew Nelson Band @ Greenfield's, Barrhaven

Saturday, November 1
Blue Pearl's Naughty Bitz @ Daniel O'Connel's Pub,
Wellington Street between Holland & Parkdale

Saturday, November 1
Roxanne Potvin CD release @ Tucson's

Saturday, November 1
JW-Jones Blues Band @ Lee Hotel, Smiths Falls, ON –
fundraiser for "Chocolate and Railway" festival

Posted Sunday, October 26, 2003 by julie
KING SUNSHINE + DJ TEKNOSTEP Jazz up the House Music with Latin, Soul and Funk at Zaphod Beeblebrox
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & STELLA ARTOIS
PRESENT...

Live House, Soul, Funk, Latin, Jazz

From Toronto
KING SUNSHINE

+ Nice & Smooth Recording Artist
DJ TEKNOSTEP

Friday, November 21 (Doors 8pm)

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

"Another band performing with DJs and vocalists alike -- and blowing minds as
they do -- is King Sunshine...
Seeing themselves as a bridge between live and electronic, jazz and dance
musics, King Sunshine blend
soul, funk, Latin and jazz influences into a live house experience." - EYE,
Toronto

The King Sunshine collective provides new colours to the spectrum of sound. They
are Toronto's premier live house music experience. Audiences move as they
perform soulful original material as well as remixes of past gems. Since 1998
they have been bringing people together to celebrate life, love and the power of
music.

King Sunshine performs with up to 12 members, a vibrant horn section, sweet
vocals and a solid 5-piece rhythm section. They have been fortunate to share
billings with some of house music's finest, including DJ Sneak, Mark Farina,
Theo Parrish, Ron Trent, Alton Miller, Nick Holder, Mark Grant, Frankie
Feliciano, Abacus, Jason Palmer, Groove Institute and Kenny Bobien.

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"Stéphane 'Teknostep' Vera's debut full-length album, Music For Short Attention
Spans, jumps all over
the electronic map but makes it sound easy. His eclectic, shape-shifting
techno-jazz defies categorization.
Some of it's on the verge of banging techno, while at other moments a smooth
deep house feel emerges.
In places an avant-garde drum 'n' bass sensibility lurks, but in others
conscious R&B is the more overt
reference.