arts & entertainment

_ (Via City of Ottawa) _ ** Ottawa ** – The City of Ottawa is seeking art professionals to design and create two original murals, one on each wall of the Main Street underpass, under Highway 417. The murals will reflect the surrounding area and create a distinct gateway into the neighbourhood. ...

[caption id=“attachment_62141” align=“alignright” width=“520”] Al Connors is the new theatre manager of the Gladstone Theatre (Photo courtesy Gladstone Theatre)[/caption] _ (Via Gladstone Theatre) _ The Board of Directors of The Gladstone Theatre is delighted to announce Ottawa’s own AL Connors will take the helm of the historic venue at 910 Gladstone Avenue. ...

Local concert producer Roland Graham scored a major coup when he snagged George Li for his Masters Piano Recital Series at Southminster United Church. Li, a 21-year old Boston native, was a silver medallist at the 2015 Tchaikovsky competition. That feat secured his rapid graduation to the front of the current pack of young virtuosos, with an increasingly full calendar of prestigious international concerts. ...

_ (Via NCC) _ The National Capital Commission’s (NCC) 2017 Confederation Pavilions were launched today, with the opening of the Winter Pavilion at Rideau Hall.  His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, accompanied by Dr. Mark Kristmanson, Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, inaugurated Rideau Hall’s historic Dairy Building as the Winter Pavilion for Canada’s 150th celebrations. ...

The Horticulture Building at Lansdowne was a who’s-who of different cultures Wednesday night, for the launch reception of a year-long series of events called Ottawa Welcomes the World. The showcase is part of Canada 150 celebrations and will include dozens of events running from March to December. ...

[ ](https://nac-cna.ca/en/presents?utm_source=display-direct-ottawastart&utm_medium=display-desktop-textad&utm_campaign=nacp-16-17-en-januarybundle) Now in its 6 th season, the all-Canadian music series ** NAC Presents ** , in partnership with ** BMO Financial Group ** , is proud to present over 65 performances throughout the 2016-17 season. From folk to pop, to country and francophone music, Ottawa will certainly be treated to a diverse array of amazing performances - all of which are happening under one roof! ...

More than 75 countries and international partners will participate in a year-long multicultural event series called “Ottawa Welcomes the World,” which will launch Wednesday evening. The launch will be held at the Horticulture Building at Lansdown Park and will run from 5 p. ...

_ (Via Outaouais Tourism) _ ** Outaouais, January 20, 2017 ** – Outaouais Tourism unveiled its winter tourist season marketing initiatives at a gathering at the Gatineau Park Visitors' Centre. As part of the presentation, attendees were encouraged to try out cross-country skiing, fat biking and snowshoeing on test tracks near the Centre, accompanied by organizers from the Canadian Ski Marathon, the Gatineau Loppet and the Festival Duhamel en raquette. ...

** Ottawa – ** The 2017 JUNO Awards Host Committee and the Ottawa 2017 Bureau are pleased to announce that 37 projects will receive a total of $30,000 in funding to develop and present unique musical experiences throughout the city from January to March. ...

_ (Via Ottawa Symphony Orchestra) _ On Sunday, February 12th, 3pm, invited musicians of The Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, will join the internationally acclaimed Beijing Symphony Orchestra for a musical celebration of Canada’s 150 th anniversary. The event will take place in the Canada’s National Arts Centre within the newly renovated Southam Hall. ...