Unisong Canadian Choir Festival (2011 dates TBA)
| June 27, 2011 | to | July 2, 2011 |
Individual Canadian choirs representing all the provinces come together to share concerts as well as joining together as one massed choir on Canada Day at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., singing with the National Arts Centre Orchestra.
Festival Information:
General information: 613.234.3360 / 1.800.267.8526
General information email: Lois Harper – abc@abc.ca
Locations:
National Arts Centre
Rotunda of Parliament
Rideau Park United Church
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church
Parkdale United Church
Concerts are free and do not require tickets.
On the Web: www.abc.ca
Map:
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Carnival of Cultures (2011 dates TBA)
| June 10, 2011 | to | June 12, 2011 |
Carnival of Cultures is a weekend festival that celebrates folkloric traditions through music, dance, theatre from the four corners of the globe.
Come discover South American, European, African, Middle-Eastern, and Asian cultures presented by over 400 local artists who will take the stage at Marion Dewar Plaza.
In addition to non-stop entertainment and activities, the festival also offers tantalizing authentic cuisine, eye-opening demonstrations, and hands-on workshops for people of all ages.
The world is at your fingertips at Carnival of Cultures!
- Non-stop entertainment
- Folkloric music, dance, theatre
- Children’s corner
- Cuisine
- Demonstrations
- Workshops
Festival Information:
General information: 613.742.6952
General information email: carnivalofcultures@hotmail.com
Location: Marion Dewar Plaza (formerly known as Festival Plaza)
Ottawa City Hall, Laurier Ave. & Elgin St., Ottawa
On the Web:
Website: www.carnivalofcultures.com
Map:
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Lebanorama
| November 12, 2010 | to | November 14, 2010 |
Lebanorama is an indoor festival that celebrates the wealth of artistic expressions based in Lebanese performing arts. Showcasing artists from Ottawa and other Canadian provinces who are enjoying popularity in classical or contemporary Lebanese and mainstream music, dance and theatre circles, this festival is a true panorama of Middle-Eastern arts. Under program banners – Mosaic, Curtain Call and Pheonicia Meets West, Lebanorama is the ideal event for those searching for a unique cultural experience.
Event Highlights:
Live Lebanese music, dance and theatre, pre and post performance talks, some screenings.
Festival Information:
General information: 613.742.6952
General information email: info@al-arz.ca
Location: NAC Fourth Stage, Alumni Theatre, 85 rue University Private, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
On the Web:
Website: www.al-arz.ca
Map:
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