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
Map:
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
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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Magnetic North Theatre Festival (2012 Dates TBA)
| June 13, 2012 | to | June 23, 2012 |
The Magnetic North Theatre Festival is your chance to see fantastic productions from all across Canada, meet national and international presenters, and mingle with great Canadian artists. We bring some of the most exciting productions of English theatre on tour in Canada to your front door! Magnetic North is coming to Ottawa June 3-11, 2011! Check out the website for more Festival information.
Festival Information:
General information: 613.947.7000 ext 719 / 1.866.850.2787 ext 719
General information email: info@magneticnorthfestival.ca.
Location: National Arts Centre
On the Web:
Website: www.magneticnorthfestival.ca
Twitter: http://twitter.com/MNTF
Ottawa StoryTellers presents The Jaguar Lives: Tales of the Mayan People
January 21, 7:30 at the NAC’s FOURTH STAGETickets $15, $12 seniors & students (available at NAC Box Office or ticketmaster 613.755.1111)
Package prices are available, 4 shows for $50
In just under three years, on December 12, 2012, the world will end!
… at least that’s according to the Mayan calendar, the Eagle Bowl.
But how did it all begin? Come to The Jaguar Lives and hear the stories from the Popol Vuh (“The Council Book”), the ancient creation myth of the Maya people (Quiché tribe). These stories arose in the oral tradition, and then were written in hieroglyphics. At the time of contact most copies were destroyed by the missionaries, but a few precious copies, including one written in alphabetic Quiché, survived.
Tonight’s stories are woven together with the story of Rigoberta Menchú, a Guatemalan activist who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992 for her dedication to indigenous rights.
Performers’ bios:
Anne Nagy delved into storytelling in a big way after retiring from teaching six years ago. Since then she has told in many Ottawa venues: Pinhey’s Point and the Billings Estate, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Museum of Nature, the Ottawa Storytelling Festival, and the NAC Fourth Stage, as well as at The Tea Party and the late lamented Rasputin’s Cafe. Anne has taught storytelling courses in Ottawa and in Karachi, Pakistan. She is delighted to return to the Fourth Stage with the opportunity to add a new genre to her repertoire: excerpts from the Mayan epic, the Popol Vuh, inspired by a visit to Chichén Itzá.
Telling personal, literary, and traditional stories, Marva Blackmore has appeared at the Ottawa Storytelling Festival as well as the Tea Party and Stories for the Ages. Internationally, she has told stories in Australia and Africa. As well as being on the Board of Directors of the Storytellers of Canada, she also chairs the Professional Development Committee for the Ottawa StoryTellers.
The Ottawa Children’s Festival presents: Beauty and the Beast
Presented by: Ottawa International Jazz Festival
To repay a debt that her father has brought upon himself, Beauty has agreed to live in a castle with its owner and sole occupant – an ill-tempered beast. He’s not exactly the kind of housemate that a young woman would choose. But what should Beauty do when she begins to actually like the Beast?!
Language: English
Dates: January 31, 2010
On: 1 and 3 pm
Cost: $12; 4 or more tickets: $10.75 each
At: Ottawa Little Theatre
400 King Edward Avenue
Ottawa, ON
Event Info: www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca
Phone: 613-241-0999
E-mail: info@ottawajazzfestival.com
2010 Ottawa Fringe Festival Indoor Applications are now available!
Do you want to be a part of the 2010 Ottawa Fringe Festival?
Then head over to the Ottawa Fringe Festival website to download our application and submit it by December 1st 2009 at 5pm local time.
The lottery will be held on December 3rd, at a location to be announced.
Any questions can be directed to admin@ottawafringe.com
Si vous désirez un formulaire en français, n’hésitez-pas à me contacter – producer@ottawafringe.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
Natalie Joy Quesnel
Executive Producer
Storytelling festival announced for this fall – call for proposals
Ottawa StoryTeller’s Productions Committee is excited to announce that the Cumberland Heritage Museum has decided to run a storytelling festival this fall, the weekend of October 23-25. OST has been asked to program the English storytelling sessions.
At this time the Committee invites proposals for the following:
> Festival opening event, evening Friday October 23
OST has been asked to program two 20 minute sets. You may apply individually or with a partner for either one or both sets.
> Evening concert, Saturday October 24
This will be a two hour concert in English only. Again, you may apply as an individual, or with a partner.
> Afternoon family event, Sunday October 25
From 2-4 pm people will move from location to location, listening to 20 minute sets at each. Each set will be repeated several times throughout the afternoon.
Please note that while tellers may propose stories or sets on any topic, preference will be given to those which best fit with the mandate of the Museum, which includes: 1920’s, 1930’s, rural life in Ontario, relationship between English and French.
The Museum will be offering payment in accordance with the Canada Council rates.
PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, TO BE CONSIDERED. Send proposals to: productions@ottawastorytellers.ca
Please note that ALL tellers are welcome to submit proposals, so feel free to spread the word to others you think may be interested.
For further information:
About the museum itself, go to -
http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/heritage/museums/cumberland/
About the logistics for the festival, email -
Productions Committee at productions@ottawastorytellers.ca
About the mandate of the Museum, contact -
Emmanuel Doucet, Education and Interpretation Program Officer
613.833.3059, x. 229
emmanuel.doucet@ottawa.ca
Capital Pride Squarely on the Map During Summer Festival Season
Ottawa’s most colourful celebration, Capital Pride, is gearing up for another edition starting today. Capital Pride features over 40 events which celebrate the diversity of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, two-spirited and questioning (GLBTTQ) communities in the nation’s capital. Now in its 24th year, and Canada’s fourth largest Pride celebration, Capital Pride culminates on Sunday August 30th with the Capital Pride Parade which revs off at 1 p.m.The theme for the 2009 festival is Putting Pride on the Map. “The theme recognizes the significant place the festival now holds in the nation’s capital’s festival season, and a casual reference to our new logo, which is a take on a traditional capital star,” says Alan Chaffe, Chair of the Capital Pride Board. “What started as a fringe festival in Ottawa is now squarely on the map as a highly-anticipated summer festival for locals and out-of-town travelers alike” he adds.
“We’re tremendously excited,” says Chaffe. “This festival is continuing to grow by leaps and bounds each year, and continues to be an immensely positive and inclusive celebration of the diversity of the citizens which make up the nation’s capital. It’s the people of Ottawa and Gatineau who really make our capital what it is today, and we’re always thrilled to see the number of people of all walks of life who come out to show their colours during Capital Pride.”
This year, the festival begins with an official opening party and a candle lit vigil on Alexandria Bridge and includes many other new and returning events put on by the new Capital Pride Youth (CPY) Committee, movie nights, Miss Capital Pride Pageant, flag raising ceremonies and Rainbow Party 10.
Festival Highlights:
Light the Bridge – Friday August 21, 2009, 7 p.m.
The Ottawa Police Service GLBT Liaison Committee will be joining the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in honouring the life of Alain Brosseau, who was murdered off the Alexandria Bridge exactly 20 years ago following a rash of un-investigated and unsolved murders and attacks on gay men in Major Hill’s Park. Beginning at 7:00 pm at the National Art Gallery Amphitheatre on Sussex Street, prominent community members, including Ottawa-Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi, will speak about this tragic murder and the impact of homophobia today. People from the GLBTTQ community and their allies will be gathering and spanning the Alexandria Bridge at dusk to cast a light along the bridge all the way to the Quebec side. The Chiefs of Police of Ottawa and Gatineau will meet in the middle of the Interprovincial Bridge to mark the partnership of the two cities in fighting GLBTTQ related hate crimes. The lighting of the bridge will serve as a sign that gay bashing will no longer go unreported or unnoticed.
Diversity Fun Run – Sunday August 23, 2009, 9:30 a.m.
As part of Capital Pride’s Health and Fitness Day and in partnership with Ottawa’s Frontrunners, a 5 or 10 km run or walk through the nation’s capital will put emphasis on the role that sports and fitness play in the GLBTTQ communities. In partnership with GoodLife Fitness, free demo classes of Zumba, Body Flow, Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates will also be offered at 10 a.m. Fitness classes and run begins at Human Rights Monument (Elgin and Lisgar).
Launch events – Monday, August 24, 2009
7:30 a.m. – Pride Breakfast with Ottawa Police (Central Station – 474 Elgin Street)
In partnership with the Ottawa Police Services, a pancake breakfast followed by the annual raising of the Pride Flag at 8:30 a.m.
12 noon – Ottawa Paramedics BBQ and Flag Raising (2465 Don Reid Drive)
In partnership with the Ottawa Paramedic Service, a BBQ will be followed by the raising of the Pride Flag and a free tour of the facilities.
4:30 p.m. – Official Flag Raising Ceremony (Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Av. W.)
Capital Pride will commemorate the opening of the Capital Pride Festival with its annual Official Flag Raising Ceremony on the grounds of Ottawa City Hall. Mayor Larry O’Brian will make an official proclamation.
5 p.m. – Official Sponsor and Community Partner Reception (City Hall, Councillor’s Lounge, 110 Laurier Av. W.)
Capital Pride will thank its sponsors and community partners for their continued support. This event is a chance for the community to meet and mingle with the organizations that support Pride.
Human Rights Vigil – Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 7 p.m.
The third annual Human Rights Vigil begins with a discussion at Ottawa City Hall from 7 to 8 p.m.. The event will be followed by a candlelight vigil at the Human Rights Monument at 8 p.m.. Speakers will talk about the accomplishments of GLBTTQ communities in Canada and around the world.
Landmark Gala – Thursday, August 27, 2009, 8 p.m.
Jer’s Vision, in partnership with Capital Pride, presents the Landmark Gala, an event celebrating the diversity in our community. Walk into a lavish chandelier lit tent at Bank and Maclaren Streets to enjoy incredible performances and appetizers by Atomic Roster. The Gala will honour: Gavin Crawford, this year’s Role Model of the Year; Joanne Law, Capital Pride’s Grand Parade Marshal; and other special award recipients for their contributions to the GLBTTQ communities.
Capital Pride Parade and Fair – Sunday August 30, 2009, 1 p.m.
The Capital Pride Festival culminates with the highly popular Capital Pride Parade, led by Grand Parade Marshal Joanne Law. Over 75 parade entries and over 1,200 participants makes the Capital Pride Parade one of the largest parades in Ottawa – and by far, the most colourful festival in the Capital region. The Parade will pass the Supreme Court and the Parliament buildings on Wellington Street, before ending at Ottawa City Hall’s Marion Dewar Plaza where a full day of entertainment will kick off at 2 p.m.. Stage entertainment will include Nancy Rancourt, Jeff Straker, Steve Gardiner, Opopo, Amanda Rheaume, The Habit, DJ Kitty, Ottawa’s own Drag Queens and many other local artists. The Vendor and Info Fair connect participants with over 80 local GLBTTQ businesses, awareness and support groups and various organizations. Kids Can, now in its twenty-first year, provides children with a shaded area for crafts and face painting, in partnership with Ottawa Family Services.
For a full list of Capital Pride events, visit www.capitalpride.ca.
Lantern fest in search of ‘magic’: More than 10,000 expected at Saturday’s ‘enchanted’ evening
TRACEY TONG | METRO OTTAWA
This Saturday, Ottawa’s most fanciful, magical and whimsical festival is expected to draw more than 10,000 people to Stanley Park in New Edinburgh when it kicks off its sixth annual edition.The festival has come a long way since 1,500 people came out in its inaugural year. The 2009 edition features over 2,000 lanterns, light installations, performers and costumes.
“It’s got that enchanted feel,” said Hughes. “Little girls want to be pretty and boys like to dress up like knights. And you don’t grow out of that, not at all. It’s the same reason we like prom dresses and wedding gowns. It’s lovely, for one night, to put on fairy wings and feel normal. By dressing up, you become part of the event,” she said.
Full article on Metro Ottawa online: Lantern fest in search of ‘magic’
