Ottawa Greekfest
| August 15, 2012 | to | August 26, 2012 |
The festival will run from Aug. 15th – 26th, 2012. Free admission, free parking and free shuttle service. This annual event features live Greek music and traditional Greek dances, excellent Greek cuisine, cooking demonstrations, Greek language lessons, Greek traditional dance lessons, craft and cultural exhibits, souvenirs, raffle, children’s activities, Church tours and ecclesiastical displays.
Event Highlights:
- Live music
- Zorba show nightly
- Cultural dance performances
- Home made Greek cuisine
- Olive oil/cooking seminars
- Greek language lessons
- Church tours
- Face painting/kids’ activities
- Souvenir shop
- Arts and culture court
General information: 613.225.8016, Ext. 234
General information email: erin@hellenicottawa.com
Location: Hellinic Community of Ottawa, 1315 Prince of Wales Dr., Ottawa
On the Web: www.ottawagreekfest.com
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Navan Fair
| August 9, 2012 | to | August 12, 2012 |
Let Navan Fair be your summer tradition! Launched in 1946, this rural celebration has all the countrified events one would expect from a great country fair. Located only 20 minutes south-east, in the village of Navan.
• Live entertainment all weekend long
• Midway
• Demolition derby
• Horse shows (Heavy Horse, Light Horse & Western)
• Agricultural displays and exhibits
• Livestock competitions
• Antique machinery and tractor display
• Parade
Located only 20 minutes south-east of downtown Ottawa, in the village of Navan.
Festival Information:
General information: 613.835.2766
General information email: navanfair@bellnet.ca
Location: 1279 Colonial Road, Navan
On the Web
Website: www.navanfair.com
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Ottawa Lumière Festival
| August 4, 2012 | to | August 18, 2012 |
Le franςais suivra
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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Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival
| July 26, 2012 | to | August 10, 2012 |
Le Français Suivra
Music at every turn; your favourite composers interpreted with creative new intensity; traditional and fringe alike, performed to the bravos of folk who truly love their song. These are a few of the impressions you’ll take home from Ottawa Chamberfest 2012.
Now in its 19th edition, this year’s two-week international chamber music festival brings together the boldest names in ensemble and solo performance, capped at both ends with the hottest three tickets of the summer concert season.
Join us in Ottawa July 26 to August 10 and live the music.
De la musique à tous moments, vos compositeurs préférés interprétés avec une nouvelle intensité créative, des interprétations – du traditionnel au fringe – applaudies par des mélomanes vraiment avertis … voici quelques unes des impressions qui resteront avec vous après le Chamberfest d’Ottawa 2012.
D’une durée de deux semaines, la 19e édition de ce festival international de musique de chambre rassemble les interprètes les plus audacieux de la musique d’ensemble et soliste du moment, et sera couronnée, au début et à la fin, par les trois concerts les plus attendus de la saison de concerts estivale.
Joignez vous à nous, du 26 juillet au 10 août, à Ottawa, et vivez la musique!
Event Highlights:
- Return of the Bicycle Parade & Flotilla (with the Rideau Canal Festival)
- Late Night concert series
General information: 613.234.6306
General information email: info@chamberfest.com
Locations:
Dominion-Chalmers United Church
355 Cooper Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 0G8
613.235.5143
Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts
302 Patrick Street
Ottawa ON K1N 5K5
The Church of St. John the Evangelist
154 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, ON K2P 0H8
Rideau Hall
1 Sussex Drive
Ottawa ON K1M 1M4
The Sacred Space
Beechwood, the National Cemetery of Canada
280 Beechwood Avenue
Ottawa ON K1M 1K5
613.741.9530
On The Web:
Website: www.chamberfest.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ottawachamberfest
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Chamberfest
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/OttawaChamberfest
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/chamberfest2011
Map:
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Ottawa Turkish Festival
| July 15, 2012 | to | July 24, 2012 |
Festival Information
Flag Raising Ceremony: July 15
Ottawa Police Headquarters
474 Elgin St., Ottawa ON
Festival Information Booth: July 16
Rideau Centre
1st floor, Centre Court
(in between Epochs and Fruits & Passion)
Turkish Language Classes: July 17
An introductory Turkish Language class presenting simple daily conversation
Northern Lights Educational Centre
26 Thorncliff Place, Ottawa, ON
Documentary of Seb-i-Arus (Whirling Dervishes Ceremony): July 18
Ottawa Public Library – Main Branch
120 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa ON
Turkish Cooking Demonstration: July 19
Northern Lights Educational Services
26 Thorncliffe Place, Ottawa ON
Turkish Water Marbling (Ebru) Demonstration: July 20
Northern Lights Educational Services
26 Thorncliffe Place, Ottawa ON
Turkish Movie with English Subtitles: July 21
Ottawa Public Library – Main Branch
120 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa ON
Opening Ceremonies: July 22
Turkish Parade
Sparks Street Mall
(Starts at Lyon to Elgin)
Festival Opening Gala
Ottawa City Hall
110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa ON
Anatolian Night Concert
Kailash Mital Theatre (Southam Hall)
Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive
Festival Weekend: July 23 – 24
Confederation Park
Laurier Avenue & Elgin Street, Ottawa ON
On the Web:
Website: www.ottawaturkishfestival.com
HOPE Volleyball SummerFest
| July 14, 2012 |
The 30th Annual HOPE Volleyball SummerFest event combines the World’s Largest One Day recreational volleyball event with live rock entertainment. Each year, more than 25,000 players and spectators flock to Mooney’s Bay Beach in Ottawa for the greatest summer party in the region. These participants have helped HOPE donate over $3.5 million in support of more than 110 local charities.
Festival Information:
General information: 613.237.1433
General information email: info@hopehelps.com
Location: Mooney’s Bay Beach, Ottawa, ON
On the Web:
Website: www.hopehelps.com
Facebook: www.hopevolleyballottawa.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/hopevballottawa.com
Mosaika: Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill
| July 6, 2012 9:00 pm | to | September 3, 2012 9:00 pm |
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, 2012 through September 3, 2012.
And for the very first time, Mosaika will be presented over six nights in June so that students living in and visiting the Capital Region can experience this amazing production. 2012 spring shows: June 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13 at 10 p.m.
2012 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 2012 au 3 septembre 2012, dans la région de la capitale du Canada. Pour la première fois, Mosaika sera aussi présenté en juin lors de six soirées spéciales afin de permettre aux étudiants demeurant ou visitant la région d’assister à cette production extraordinaire. Représentations au printemps 2012 : 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 et 13 juin à 22 h.
Horaire 2012
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
RBC Royal Bank Ottawa Bluesfest
| July 4, 2012 | to | July 15, 2012 |
This award winning, 12-day, multi-staged music extravaganza is the largest Blues Festival in Canada and ranks as one of the most popular music festivals in North America. Thousands of national and international performers are featured at the NCC festival site at LeBreton Flats Park, adjacent to the Canadian War Museum, in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The site is fully licensed and offers a wide variety of food concessions and an even wider variety of musical genres.
Our charitable activities include our annual Blues in the Schools program and new initiatives such as ongoing music lessons for Ottawa students in conjunction with the Ottawa Folklore Centre and our ‘Be in the Band’ mentorship program (ensemble training for younger musicians ages 12-17).
Festival Information:
General information: 613.247.1188
General information email: info@ottawabluesfest.ca
Location: LeBreton Flats (adjacent to the Canadian War Museum) 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, ON
On the Web:
Website: www.ottawabluesfest.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Cisco-Ottawa-Bluesfest/9971056370?ref=mf
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ottawabluesfest
Map:
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Unisong
| June 28, 2012 | to | July 2, 2012 |
Unisong is a choral festival showcasing at least one choir from each province of Canada. Choristers range in age from grade school to post retirement and perform in concerts at public venues leading up to Canada Day. On Canada Day, the Unisong massed choir performs at 10 a.m. in Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. In the afternoon and evening of Canada Day, the National Arts Centre Orchestra concerts feature the Unisong massed choir singing a few pieces with orchestral accompaniment. The combined choirs present a cross-section of Canadian choral music from different time periods from all corners of the country. The concerts are free and donations are gladly accepted.
Event Highlights:
- Free choir concerts by choirs from across the country at various public venues from June 28 through July 2
- Free massed Unisong Choir Concert at 10a.m. Canada Day in Southam Hall, National Arts Centre
Festival Information:
General information: 613.244.1244 ext. 3367
General information email: groups@mkitravel.com
Ticket information: Please e-mail or phone prior to June 29, 2012
Locations:
National Arts Centre – 53 Elgin St., Ottawa, ON
Canadian Museum of Civilization – 100 Laurier St., Gatineau, QC
Various venues throught the city TBA
On the Web
Website: www.mkitravel.com
TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival
| June 21, 2012 | to | July 1, 2012 |
Nestled in the heart of beautiful downtown Ottawa, the TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival attracts scores of music fans to Confederation Park, as well as other convenient venues, to enjoy some of the most celebrated jazz artists. For more than 30 years the Festival has presented some of the most dynamic jazz superstars, such as Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck, Roy Haynes, Toots Thielemans, Wynton Marsalis, Smokey Robinson, Diana Krall and many, many more.
Installé au cœur de la belle ville d’Ottawa, le Festival international de jazz d’Ottawa TD attire des foules d’amateurs de jazz au parc de la Confédération et aux autres sites aménagés à proximité. Depuis plus de trente le festival présent des artistes de jazz de renommé internationale comme Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck, Roy Haynes, Toots Thielemans, Wynton Marsalis, Smokey Robinson, Diana Krall et bien d’autres encore.
Festival Information:
General information: 613.241.2633
General information email: contact@ottawajazzfestival.com
Location: Confederation Park (Elgin St. at Laurier Ave.), Ottawa, ON
Ottawa Jazz Festival office – 294 Albert St., Suite 602, Ottawa, ON K1P 6E6
Parc de la Confédération (Elgin et Laurier), Ottawa, ON
Bureaux du Festival de jazz d’Ottawa – 294 rue Albert, suite 602, Ottawa, ON K1P 6E6
Event Highlights:
Besides the big annual summer event, the Festival has continuous programming throughout the year with a fall/winter Concert Series. Visit ottawajazzfestival.com for details.
Le festival y compris non seulement les grand événement d’été, mais une programmation a l’année longue, avec une serie de concert Automne / Hiver. Visite ottawajazzfestival.com pour plus de renseignements
On the Web:
- Website: www.ottawajazzfestival.com
- Twitter: twitter.com/ottawajazz @Ottawajazz (English)
Map:
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