Ontario Council of Folk Festivals Conference
| October 11, 2012 | to | October 14, 2012 |
Now in its 25th year, the OCFF conference is the key event for Ontario’s folk, roots, and traditional music community. Spanning four days and three nights, it’s a long weekend programmed to the hilt with provocative speakers, educational seminars, engaging roundtable discussions, informal meetings, performer showcases, and the best jam sessions outside of the festival circuit, all combining to make the OCFF conference an essential and inspiring experience for over 850 attendees (including artistic directors, presenters, and provincial, national, and international industry organizations).
Event Highlights:
- Conference
- Panel discussions
- Gala dinner
- Showcases
- Silent auction
- Exhibit hall
- Annual General Meeting
- Mentoring sessions
- Workshops
- Networking
Festival Information:
General information: 613.560.5997 / 1.866.292.6233
General information email: info@ocff.ca
Location: Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls, ON
On the Web: www.ocff.ca
Map:
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Ottawa Fashion Week
| February 17, 2012 | to | February 19, 2012 |
Ottawa Fashion Week is a platform for National and international designers to showcase their work and talent. OFW has become an avenue of expression, creativity, and innovation and it is also a means of uniting the community in their appreciation of the latest trends in design and art. Showcasing an array of unique designers, their creations will be displayed through individual runway shows taking place on February 16th, 17th, & 18th from 5pm to 9pm, with about 7 designers per night. The city of Ottawa is filled with style conscious individuals who continually seek innovative ways to experience fashion. Each season, designers taking part in OFW meet this demand by presenting designs that combine sophistication with creativity. In between shows, the front stage lounge is the place to be! This complimentary area, which is open to the public, includes everything from live entertainment, to local jewelry and clothing designers, to beauty touch-ups, and a number of photo booths. Tickets are available for purchase at the cost of $45 for a day pass and $90 for all three days, through our website at www.ottawafashionweek.ca.
La Semaine de la Mode d’Ottawa est un évènement biannuel qui a pour but de rassembler et de concentrer les expositions mode des designers Canadiens et Internationaux. L’évènement offre aussi aux individus intéressés par l’industrie de la mode, une exposition magnifique sur la créativité et le talent des designers. Saison après saison, la Semaine de la Mode d’Ottawa perpétue l’art la créativité à travers la communauté en présentant les conceptions qui combinent sophistication avec innovation. Pendant les entractes des shows, le « lounge OFW » est l’endroit où il faut absolument être! L’espace, qui est ouvert au public, inclut des spectacles musicaux, l’exposition des bijoux d’artistes locaux, des retouches pour cheveux et maquillage et plusieurs photomatons. Les shows se déroulent le 16, 17, et 18 Février au coût de $45 pour une journée ou $90 pour les trois jours. Les billets peuvent être achetés sur notre site web : www.ottawafashionweek.ca.
Festival Information:
General information: 613.800.5452
General information email: tickets@ottawafashionweek.ca
Location: The Westin Ottawa, 11 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4
Tickets: tickets@ottawafashionweek.ca
On the Web:
Website: www.ottawafashionweek.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/KeepExploring?sk=app_173542406038616\#!/ottawafashionweek
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/OFW_LIVE
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/liveofw
Flickr: http://twitter.com/#!/OFW_LIVE
Others: http://ottawafashionweek.ca/blog
Ottawa Lumière Festival
| August 4, 2012 | to | August 18, 2012 |
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The Lumière Festival, presented each year by the CCCC , is a month of preparations for the magical
Evening of Light Celebration which will be held on August 18.
Through lantern-making and performance workshops, and community outreach initiatives
Lumière encourages people to come together and share their own creations and view the creations of others in a celebration of light and community.
The Lumière Evening of Light Celebration will enthrall you whether on your own, with friends or with family; a teen or a senior. From the lanterns on display, to the labyrinth, to the performers and music-all illuminated by only lantern and lamplight, Lumière will hold you in its spell. Come re-discover the night and the magic of light!
Le Festival de la lumière organisé par le Centre culturel et communautaire de Crichton encadre les préparatifs qui entourent la soirée Lumières en fête qui, cette année, aura lieu le 18 aout.
En organisant des ateliers sur la création de lanternes et sur les arts de la scène ainsi que des initiatives communautaires, le Festival de la lumière encourage les participants à se réunir et à partager leurs créations pour célébrer la lumière et leur collectivité.
Que vous soyez seul, en compagnie d’amis, en famille, adolescent ou aîné, la soirée Lumières en fête saura vous éblouir. Laissez-vous envoûter par les lanternes, le labyrinthe, les artistes et la musique à la lumière des bougies. Redécouvrez la nuit et la magie de la lumière.
Event Highlights:
- Parade
- Light Show
- Live Theatre
- Live Performances
Festival Information:
General information: 613.745.2742
General information email: coordinator@crichtonccc.ca
Ticket information: www.capitaltickets.ca
Volunteer information: http://lumiereottawa.com/get-involved/
Location: New Edinburgh and Stanley
On the Web:
Website: www.lumiereottawa.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Ottawa-Lumiere-Festival/203583113020642
Map:
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Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival
| June 21, 2012 | to | June 24, 2012 |
FREE Admission – Donations Gratefully Accepted
For a number of years now, the Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival has been providing families a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate the diverse Aboriginal cultures of the National Capital Region. Ongoing, lively and interactive programming will keep your family entertained throughout the day including extensive Family activities (pony rides, petting zoo, bouncy castles, stilt-walkers and more) Aboriginal artisan village (featuring interactive arts workshops, demonstrations and vendors) and our popular Main Stage featuring headliner Shane Yellowbird, Shy Anne Hovorka, Kaiva, Aboriginal Canada We’ve Got Talent! and ongoing cultural showcases throughout the day.
Festival Information:
General information: 613-261-3637
General information email: nadottawa@gmail.com
Locations:
Lebretton Flats Park (behind the War Museum)
Museum of Civilization
(Please consult the Summer Solstice website)
On the Web:
Website: www.aboriginalexperiences.com
Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
| June 22, 2012 | to | June 24, 2012 |
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is the largest festival of its kind in North America. It is a three-day event filled with free family entertainment taking place June 22-24, 2012 at Mooney’s Bay Park. Admission is FREE and features non-stop racing, a concert series, the Tim Hortons Children’s Area, cultural performances, local delicacies and fun shopping! It is a great family destination and easy getaway for visitors from Ontario, Quebec and the United States. In partnership with the Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation, paddlers raise funds through the Pledge Challenge for local charities.
To join the Pledge Challenge, visit www.dragonboatfoundation.net. For event schedules, visit www.dragonboat.net. Like us www.facebook.com/ottawadragonboat and follow us www.twitter.com/ottdragonboat.
Event Highlights:
- Non-stop racing
- Concert series
- Beer garden
- Tim Hortons Children’s Area
- Cultural performances
- Local concessionaires
- Vendors
- Demonstrations
General information: 613.238.7711
General information email: info@dragonboat.net
Volunteer information email: www.dragonboat.net/volunteers
Location: Mooney’s Bay Park
On the Web:
Website: www.dragonboat.net/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=501153579961
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ottdragoboat
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ottdragonboatfoundation/
Map:
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Canada Dance Festival
| June 9, 2012 | to | June 16, 2012 |
The Canada Dance Festival (CDF) is a showcase and celebration of how the art of dance, and its community of supporters, is evolving, growing and flourishing in this country. Each festival is a snapshot of our rich and diverse culture, and our Canadian stories and experiences – told through the art of dance. In June of 2012, the CDF Society will be celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary, featuring exciting commissioned works and world premieres. This signature event sets the stage for profiling Canada’s most contemporary, innovative and leading edge choreographers, companies and individual artists.
Festival Information:
General information: 613.947.7000 ext. 576
General information email: cdffdc@nac-cna.ca
Location: National Arts Centre – 53 Elgin Street, Ottawa
Tickets:
NAC Box Office – 53 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON
Arts Court – 2 Daly Street, Ottawa ON
La Nouvelle Scene – 333 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa ON
Buy tickets online: www.nac-cna.ca/en/boxoffice/
On the Web:
Website: www.canadadance.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadadancefest
Twitter: www.twitter.com/canadadancefest
Youtube: www.youtube.com/canadadancefest
Ottawa Fringe Festival
| June 14, 2012 | to | June 24, 2012 |
The 15th Ottawa Fringe Theatre and Arts Festival will be held again this summer in venues in downtown Ottawa and at various locations throughout the University of Ottawa. Established in 1997, the Ottawa Fringe encourages unrestricted artistic expression and accessibility and therefore artists are not censored by the Festival and the choice of performers is made by lottery.
Patrons can choose from over 20 different productions per night (more on weekends) covering the range from theatre, comedy stand-up, music, dance and everything in-between. Tickets to shows cost, on average, $10 and five or ten show passes are also available at all venues. ALL ticket revenue goes directly to the artists. In between shows patrons are welcome to stroll around the beautiful downtown and Market area of the Nation’s Capital or join us at the licensed Fringe Courtyard for a beverage, a snack and to chat to artists and fellow Fringers.
Festival Information:
General information: 613.232.6162
General information email: info@ottawafringe.com
Locations:
100-200 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON
On the Web:
Website: www.ottawafringe.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ottawafringe
Flickr: http://www.clickr.com/groups/ottawafringefestival2010
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ottawafringe
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ottawafringe
Map:
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Ottawa International Children’s Festival (2012 Dates TBA)
| May 30, 2012 | to | June 3, 2012 |
The Ottawa International Children’s Festival was established in 1985 and is an annual celebration of the best in live performing arts for young people. For over two decades the OICF has presented an abundance of award-winning artists from around the globe and made wide-eyed children out of attendees of all ages.
The OICF provides a unique opportunity for children and their families to experience the rich heritage of other cultures right in their own backyard. We strive to present work that excites and challenges audiences of all ages, and the festival prides itself on developing and producing award winning programming that comes to us from across Canada and around the world.
Festival Information:
General information: 613.241.0999
Email: boxoffice@ottawachildrensfestival.ca
Locations:
Lebreton Flats Park – 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8
Canadian War Museum – 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8
Library and Archives Canada – 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0N4
Event Highlights:
- Theatre, music and dance performances
- Roving circus arts performers
- Imagination Station – visual arts workshop tent
On the Web:
Website: www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca
Map:
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Nuit Blanche Ottawa appoints curator, makes big steps towards Sept. 22 debut
Peter Simpson, The Ottawa Citizen
Don’t expect Nuit Blanche Ottawa to be Nuit Blanche Toronto, says the newly appointed curator of the annual, one-night festival of contemporary art, to be held in the capital for the first time later this year.
“As a curator I’m not really interested in doing these sensational projects that cost a lot of money, that are really more show than content,” says Stefan St-Laurent, who has been appointed curator of Nuit Blanche Ottawa 2012, to be held Sept. 22.
Nuit Blanche events in other cities, especially Toronto, are perhaps best known for large, richly funded works of art that make use of, for example, the CN Tower, or the space between the twin towers of Toronto’s city hall. The installations are usually commissioned with the hundreds of thousands of dollars given to the festival each year by the City of Toronto or the event’s major sponsor, Scotiabank.
“There will be some works that utilize spectacle as part of its message,” says St-Laurent, who left his job as curator of SAW Gallery last year to focus on freelance curating and creating his own art, “but in general I don’t think it’s very healthy for people to have that expectation of art, that it has to be spectacular, sensational, big, bright, expensive. I think it gives a very skewed view of what the visual arts are like today.”
Gallery’s Pop Life exceeds expectations
Peter Kovessy, Ottawa Business Journal
Rabbit, by Jeff Koons (Image courtesy the National Gallery of Canada)
While that’s on par with other temporary exhibitions, Gallery officials say they only forecasted 45,000 visitors, adding the strong turnout is “encouraging.”
The exhibit was “front and centre” in tourism marketing materials this summer, says Jantine Van Kregten, director of communications at Ottawa Tourism.
The gallery also sponsored the Bluesfest stage in the ByWard Market, a partnership Mr. Shaughnessy calls “unprecedented.”
Ms. Van Kregten says she hopes the Pop Life exhibit raises the profile of the Gallery’s diverse offerings, as well as the abundance of smaller galleries and studios throughout the city.
Plase read the full story on the OBJ website: Gallery’s Pop Life exceeds expectations
