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The One World Film Festival brings together filmmakers, activists, students, and members of the public concerned about human rights and environmental sustainability.  Now in its 22nd year, the OWFF features 5 programs of documentary film screenings, panel discussions, Q&As with visiting filmmakers, a workshop, kiosks and presentations from NGOs.

Event Highlights:

• Film screenings
• Panel discussions
• Filmmaker Q&As
• Workshops
• Information kiosks
• Cinema café
• Presentations from NGOs

Festival Information:

General information: 613.238.4659

General information email: oneworldfilmfestival@oneworldarts.ca

Volunteer information: www.oneworldarts.ca

Location: Library of Archives

On the Web:

Website: www.oneworldarts.ca

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/5573310226/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/OneWorldFilm

Fut le Moment d’Eventements

• Projections de films
• Discussions
• Séances de questions avec les cinéastes
• Ateliers
• Kiosques
• Cinéma café
• presentations par des ONGs

L’Information de Festivale:

L’information générale: 613.238.4659

Couriel de l’information générale: oneworldfilmfestival@oneworldarts.ca

Sur le Web:

Website: www.oneworldarts.ca

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/5573310226/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/OneWorldFilm

Event Highlights:

• 4H Regional Championship show
• Livestock and Horse Shows
• Agricultural Awareness
• Antique Machinery Display
• Demolition Derby
• Step Dancing Competition
• Live Entertainment
• Midway
• Family Entertainment
• Demonstrations
• Outdoor Recreation Show

Festival Information:

General information: 613.821.0591

General information email: metfair@bellnet.ca

Location: Metcalfe Fairgrounds – 2821 8th Line Road, Metcalfe, ON K0A 2P0

On the Web:

Website: www.metcalfefair.com

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For 149 years, the Carp Fair has been a mainstay of the farming and fun-seeking Canadian culture. The shows, classes and displays from agriculture to homecraft are mainstays of the fair that generations have come to love. As always, there are always a ton of attractions for fairgoers of all ages.

Event Highlights:

• Largest Heavy Horse Show in Eastern Canada and North New York States
• 17   6 horse hitches in the ring at one time
• Agricultural displays
• Antiques

Festival Information:

General information: 613.839.2172
General information email:  info@carpfair.ca

Location: Carp Fairgrounds – 3790 Carp Road, Carp, Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0

On the Web:

Website: www.carpfair.ca

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From September 19^th to 23rd, the nation’s capital will once again become the center of the animation universe.  The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is the largest event of its kind in North America, a major film event attracting attendees from around the world. Film buffs, art lovers and cartoon fans won’t want to miss this year’s great line up of screenings taking place at ByTowne Cinema, National Gallery of Canada, Empire Theatres Rideau Centre and Arts Court Theatre.

Du 19 au 23 septembre, la capitale du pays deviendra le centre de l’univers de l’animation. Le Festival International de l’Animation d’Ottawa est un évènement prestigieux qui attire des spectateurs de partout dans le monde. Mordus de films, amateurs d’art et adeptes de dessins animés ne voudront surtout pas manquer la superbe programmation de cette année. Les projections auront lieu au Cinéma Bytowne, au Musée des beaux-arts, la Cour des Arts et Empire Theatres – Centre Rideau.

Event Highlights:

• Screenings
• Special presentations
• Workshops
• Parties
• Art exhibits
• Trade shows

Festival Information:

General information: 613.232.8769

General information email: info@animationfestival.ca

Location:

Bytowne Cinema, 325 Rideau St., Ottawa ON

National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, ON

Empire Theatres Rideau Centre, 50 Rideau St., Ottawa, ON

Arts Court Theatre, 2 Daly Ave., Ottawa, ON

On the Web:

Website: www.animationfestival.ca

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/OttawaAnimationFest

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Richmond Fair – “A Country Fair Where Town & Country Meet” will celebrate 168 years of continuous operation on September 13-16, 2012.  The Fair is unique in that it is the largest spectator event held annually within the former municipality of Goulbourn attracting up to 40,000 people.  The Fair strives to promote agricultural awareness within the City of Ottawa.  The Saturday morning parade, one of the largest in the Ottawa Valley, annually features up to 100 entries.  The Fair provides those in the community a venue to showcase their arts, crafts, livestock, local produce, etc.  The Fair is a place to meet and visit old and new friends and neighbours.

The Fair is a truly family event to entertain all ages.  Although the Fair mandate is to promote agricultural awareness within the community, the other non-agricultural events such as the demolition derby, aerial shows, rock climbing, reptile shows, BMX bike shows, etc. are all very entertaining.

Event Highlights:

• Kiddyland
• Petting Farm & Pony Rides
• Agriculture Awareness Educational Displays
• Antique Machinery & Displays
• Homecrafts
• Trade Show
• Youth & Family Entertainment (Outdoor Stage)
• Bavarian Garden & Arena Entertainment
• Midway • Heavy, Miniature, Saddle & Harness & Western Horse Shows
• Dairy & Beef Cattle Shows
• 4-H Cattle Shows
• Sheep Show
• Saturday Parade
• Lawn Tractor Pull
• Demolition Derby
• Dining Hall Home Cooked Meals
• Shriner Clowns & Face Painting
• Plus many other entertaining activities

Festival Information:

General information: 613.838.3420 (Dale Greene)

General information email: richmondfair@sympatico.ca

Location: Richmond Fairgrounds: 6121 Perth Street, Richmond, ON

On the Web:

Website: www.richmondfair.ca

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Mosaika – Sound and Light Show: Canada through the eyes of its people

Mosaika is the story of Canada – our story. A powerful narrative set against the spectacular backdrop of Parliament Hill, Mosaika takes the audience on an unforgettable journey of sound and light, as we explore Canada’s physical, historical and cultural landscapes. This summer, don’t miss this free, bilingual show. Presented nightly in Canada’s Capital Region from July 6 through September 8, 2011.

* Additional presentations have been included until September 8, 2011 from the original end date of September 5, 2011 to allow students or those who may have been away for the summer to see the presentation.

2011 Schedule

July at 10 pm
August at 9:30 pm
September at 9 pm

Fast facts

• Entitled Mosaika : Though the eyes of its people tells the story of Canada through music, lighting effects and imagery projected onto the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings.
• Visitors can bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the view from Parliament’s lawn.
• The show runs 30 minutes. May be cancelled in the event of bad weather.
• Every evening, Mosaika is preceded by a uniquely interactive preshow, involving Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast. By logging onto mosaika-sl.ca, visitors can create videos or post messages that are considered for integration into the preshow, which is updated regularly throughout the summer with these contributions.

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Mosaika raconte l’histoire du Canada — notre histoire. Par la magie du son et de la lumière, ce saisissant spectacle, présenté sur la colline du Parlement, nous fait vivre un voyage inoubliable à la découverte des paysages, de l’histoire et de la culture du Canada.

Cet été, ne manquez pas ce spectacle bilingue gratuit, présenté tous les soirs, du 6 juillet au 8 septembre 2011, dans la région de la capitale du Canada

Horaire 2011

En juillet à 22 h
En août à 21 h 30
En septembre à 21 h

Faits saillants

• Intitulé Mosaika : le Canada raconté par son peuple raconte l’histoire du Canada à travers la musique, des effets de lumière et d’images projetées sur l’édifice du Centre de la colline du Parlement.
• Les spectateurs peuvent apporter leurs chaises ou couvertures afin d’apprécier le spectacle sur la pelouse du Parlement.
• Le spectacle est d’une durée de 30 minutes. Possibilité d’annulation en cas d’intempéries.
• Tous les soirs, Mosaika est précédé d’un prélude interactif unique, auquel auront participé des Canadiennes et Canadiens des quatre coins du pays. En se rendant sur le site mosaika-sl.ca, les internautes peuvent créer une vidéo ou afficher un commentaire qui pourrait être intégré au prélude, lequel changera régulièrement au cours de l’été grâce à ces contributions.

Festival Information

General information: 613-239-5000 ● 1-800-465-1867 ● 613-239-5090 (TTY) ● 1-866-661-3530 (toll-free TTY)
General information email: info@ncc-ccn.ca
Location: Parliament Hill

On the Web

Website: www.canadascapital.gc.ca/soundandlight

A national, juried award programme for Canadian folk music.

This year’s award ceremony will take place at the Isabel Bader Theater (Toronto) on Sunday, December 4th.

In addition to the Award Gala and Reception (Dec. 4), we also have a movie premier on Friday (Dec 2) evening, the Nominee Showcase on Saturday (Dec. 3) night and Workshops on Sunday afternoon (Dec. 4).

You can find all the details of the events on the CFMA website.

Festival Information:

General information: 613.730.2887

General information email: info@folkawards.ca

Location: Isabel Bader Theater, Toronto

On the Web:

Website: www.folkawards.ca

The 3i Summit 2011 draws on the life work, dreams and inspiration of dozens of Ottawa’s most dynamic innovators. Just like we did in the inaugural 3i Summit 2009, we will bring together a unique blend of world renowned architects, artists, Olympic athletes, poets, award winning professors, musical prodigies, homeless people, writers, youth activists. Each of them will be sharing, in 15 minute presentations, their passions, struggles and dreams for Ottawa in 2049 and one concrete action that can be taken to achieve that dream.

Festival Information:

General information: 613.601.6997

Contact information email:  info@leadershipottawa.org

Location: Great Canadian Theatre Company

1233 Wellington St. W. (at Holland)

On the Web:

Website: 3isummit.ca

Facebook: www.facebook.com/#/3iSummit?ref=ts

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Canada’s Festival of Ideas since 1997. The Writers Festival celebrates the world’s best writing from home and abroad with a diverse program that presents interactions with leaders in the worlds of science, history, poetry, politics, spoken word, economics, drama, fiction, biography, music and more. Since 2004 the Festival has consisted of two annual Editions: Spring and Fall.

As reported in the Ottawa Xpress, “Basically, if you’ve thought about it, The Writers Festival has invited someone to discuss it.”

Festival Information:

General information: 613.562.1243

General information email: leslie@writersfestival.org

Location: Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank (at Sunnyside) and Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave (at Bank St.) with select events at other locations.

Tickets:  http://writersfestival.org/tickets.html

On the Web:

Website: http://writersfestival.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ottawa.writersfest

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/ottawawritersfestival

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/oiwf

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheWritersFestival

Twitter: http://twitter.com/Writersfest

Discussion Forum: http://oiwf.squarespace.com

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