Ottawa International Writers Festival, Spring Edition (2011 dates TBA)
| April 21, 2011 | to | April 25, 2011 |
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: Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts and Humanities,
314 St. Patrick Street (at Cumberland), Ottawa
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
Map:
3i Summit: Imagine – Interact – Inspire
| November 26, 2010 | to | November 27, 2010 |
The 3i Summit 2010 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
Map:
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Ottawa International Writers Festival, Fall Edition
| October 21, 2010 | to | October 26, 2010 |
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: Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts and Humanities,
314 St. Patrick Street (at Cumberland), Ottawa
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
Map:
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One World Film Festival
| July 31, 2010 |
One World Film Festival is an annual event showcasing outstanding and inspirational films and videos about our world. The festival is a platform for filmmakers and the public to exchange ideas and information about issues of social justice, human rights and the environment.
This years festival will be running October 15, 23, 29 and 30th.
Festival Information:
General information: 613.238.4659
General information email: wiam@wiam.ca
On the Web:
Website: www.wiam.ca
