Ottawa Folk Festival
| September 6, 2012 | to | September 10, 2012 |
Festival Description:
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The festival is set amidst the natural beauty of Hog’s Back Park. The Ottawa Folk Festival is a four-day celebration of music, dance, visual arts and community featuring an eclectic mix of musical performances on evening and daytime stages. We are family-friendly, community-focused, culturally diverse and committed to sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives.
Event Highlights:
- Spectacular musical acts
- Dance Tent
- Kids Zone
- Enviro Tent
- Artisan Village
- Food Fair
- Festival Gardens
- Hydration Stations
- Large volunteer area
- Workshops with artists
- Fun, relaxing atmosphere
Festival Information:
General information: 613.230.8234
Location: Hog’s Back Park – 601 Hog’s Back Rd, Ottawa, ON
Tickets: www.ottawafolk.com or through the office at 265 Catherine Street, 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON (613.230.8234)
Capital tickets.ca, 613-599-FANS (3267), 1-877-788-FANS (3267)
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Compact Music – 190 & 785 1/2 Bank St.
Ottawa Festivals – 47 William St.
Ottawa Folklore Centre – 1111 Bank St.
Rideau Centre Kiosk - 2nd Floor, Rideau Court
Les Galeries du Hull - 320 boul. St-Joseph
Website: www.ottawafolk.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=34962066397
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ottawafolk/
YouTube: http:///www.youtube.com/user/OttawaFolkFestival?feature=mhee
Picasa: http://picasaweb.google.com/OttawaFolkFestival
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265 Catherine Street, 2nd Floor,
Ottawa, ON K1R 7S5
Capital Pride
| August 17, 2012 | to | August 26, 2012 |
Ottawaʼs most colourful festival happens every year in August. The ten day festival has many events to celebrate and honour those who are LGBTTQA . Some events are as follows: Mr. and Miss Capital Pride Pageant, Health and Fitness Day, Picnic in the Park, Rainbow Party, and the Capital Pride Parade. During Ottawaʼs most colourful festival, you will see the pride flag flying at City Hall, City of Ottawa Paramedic Headquarters, and City of Ottawa Police Headquarters.
Highlights:
- Pride Parade
- Health and fitness day
- Mr. and Miss. Capital Pride Pageant
- Human Rights Vigil
- Picnic in the Park
- Rainbow Party
- Alternative Stage
- Info Fair
Festival Information:
General information: 613.252.7174
General information email: info@capitalpride.ca
Location: Various locations throughout the National Capital Region (see the website for details)
On the Web:
Website: www.capitalpride.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com
Twitter: @CapPride
Twitter: @CapPrideYouth
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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Rideau Canal Festival
| August 3, 2012 | to | August 6, 2012 |
A Celebration of the Rideau Canal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site via heritage, environment and active living activities, including Rideau Heritage Village, Colonel By Day Celebration, heritage walking tour, Flotilla – Day and Night, Environment Fair and bicycle parade
General information: 613.288.0970
General information email: info@rideaucanalfestival.ca
Locations: Various spots along the Rideau Canal from Hog’s Back to the Ottawa River Locks
On the Web: www.rideaucanalfestival.ca
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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
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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