http://www.ottawaevents.orgOttawa Event ListingsFri, 09 May 2008 19:09:05 GMTSat, 26 Apr 2008 10:23:38 GMTFor May 9 & 10. The Kin Club Community Bicycle Exchange will take place in the parking lot at 1820 Merivale Road at Hunt Club Road. Drop off bikes on Friday evening or Saturday. Buy bikes on Saturday morning. Fixed and percentage fee to sell bikes. See details and map at www.ottawakin.ca . Proceeds towards community causes. http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2889Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:55:15 GMT7:30 to 9:00 pm, Canadian Museum of Civilization Theatre, Admission: $12. Come and be amazed by the North American premiere of the acrobatic and gravity defying Korean B-Boying dancers and percussion band Gong Myung in an exciting fusion of traditional and contemporary styles. A high-energy cultural experience with shuffles, kick-outs and intricate steps which might leave the audience breathless. Presented by the Korean Embassy http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2825Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:47:59 GMTMay 9, 2008 - 9:00pm Avant-Garde Bar, Ottawa, ON Acclaimed Edmonton indie musicians, Nathan Carroll and Brock Tyler, will be stopping by Ottawa on their cross-country tour. Following the release of Nathan Carroll's "The Tie-In to Dyin'" and Brock Tyler's "Unclosing", these dynamic artists embarked on a joint tour, taking their music across Canada. They will be playing at Avant-Garde Bar, located at 135 1/2 Besserer St., Ottawa ON. Tickets are $10 and are available in advance by calling 613-216-7579. This concert will not disappoint! http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2836Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:06:29 GMTMaria Knapik and Friends present the Third Annual International Day of the Child Benefit Concert, at Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa, on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 7:30pm. Silent auction doors open at 7:00pm. Master of Ceremonies will be Jill LaForty, CBC Radio. Performing will be the New World Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir; Ottawa Classical Choir; les Chanteurs de Sainte-Thérèse; le Choeur Tremblant; Maestro Michel Brousseau, conductor; Maria Knapik, soprano; Shawne Elizabeth, soprano; Lara Ferreira, soprano; Sandra Graham, mezzo-soprano; Francesco Verrecchia, tenor; Marc Boucher, baritone. Maria Knapik's Little Belcanto Children Choir will make a special appearance. The programme includes Messa di Gloria by Giacomo Puccini and the North American premiere of Messe solennelle de Saint-Remi by Théodore Dubois, composer of "Les sept paroles du Christ/The Seven Last Words of Christ" - 1867. Proceeds will be donated to: CHEO Foundation, www.cheofoundation.com; Food First Foundation, NWT, www.foodfirst.ca; Dom Swiatelko (Light Home) for Abandoned and Orphaned Children in Godynice Village, Poland, www.swiatelko.org.pl. Concert tickets: $40 reserved seating area, $20 general admission, $15 student/senior, free admission for children 12 and younger. Available at: CD Warehouse, Leading Note, Compact Music Continental Deli: 57 York Street Polka Delicatessen: 1574 Walkley Road Warsaw Polish Deli: 747G Richmond Road Wedel Touch of Europe: Bell Street Plaza Baltyk Delicatessen: 935 Carling Avenue Pinecrest Deli: 2831 Dumaurier Avenue Tickets available at the door. Information: 613.237.4353, 613.741.5569, www.dcpresentations.com Concert sponsored in part by: The Ottawa Citizen; Mark Motors of Ottawa (1987) Limited; John K. Szczepaniak Landscape Architect; AMICA at Westboro Park; Mulligans Florist; Casse populiare Trillium; LOT Polish Airlines; DC Presentations; PRO Printers. Ice Cream cart provided by Piccolo Grande. http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2902Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:28:39 GMTTeaching Integrity, Ethics, Manners, Respect, Family Loyalty, Social Etiquette and Self-Enrichment in an extremely successful, fun, activity based environment. Event to be held on May 10, 2008 from 9:30 am until 4:30 pm downtown Ottawa. For more information, please visit http://www.integrityschool.ca/schedule_of_events.htm.http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2695Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:01:41 GMT8:00 pm, Admission: Reserved $30, General $25, Seniors $20, Students $15 First Baptist Church, 140 Laurier Ave. W. Pianist Katherine Chi, one of Canada’s fastest rising stars of classical music, has performed throughout Europe and North America. First Canadian and woman to win Canada’s prestigious Honens International Piano Competition in 2000. The New York Times said of her 2003 New York recital debut, “Ms Chi displayed a keen musical intelligence and a powerful arsenal of technique.” Presented by ARS NOVA http://www.arsnova.ca/index.html http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2807Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:28:22 GMTLe groupe Swing sera en spectacle samedi le 10 mai pour un concert bénéfice pour Trille des bois,volet Waldorf de l’école Trillium. Le concert aura lieu à 20h00 à l’auditorium de l’école secondaire De La Salle. Billets en vente à Compact Music et le Centre Folklore d’Ottawa pour 22$ ou encore à la porte pour 25$. http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2830Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:15:46 GMTMake it a family outing and celebrate astronomy! Daytime activities for all include Solar System crafts for kids, Mars Phoenix mission update, visits to the Helen Sawyer Hogg Observatory, telescope observing of the Sun (weather permitting), presentations in the Museum’s inflatable planetarium, and the Museum’s new young people’s forum “Humans or Robots for Space Exploration?” Daytime activities: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (included with Museum admission) Free Star Party: 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. (weather permitting) http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2850Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:45:17 GMTMuslim/Christian Dialogue at the Knox St. Paul's United Church Cornwall A Christian and Muslim Interfaith Dialogue will be held at the Knox St. Paul's United Church Cornwall on Saturday May 10th. A similar event was held in Kanata last year to explore how religion can establish peace in society. This year the "Social Justice" will be discussed. The event will begin with registration at 7:00 pm followed by presentation on the theme of the day and an open Q&A session. The event is co-sponsored by the Knox St. Paul's United Church and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association to highlight the positive role of religion in society. With close to a million members, The United Church is the largest Protestant Christian denomination in Canada and was founded in 1925 from a union of Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregationalist churches. Since its foundation, the United Church has worked for peace and social justice as a means of expressing their faith in Jesus Christ. The United Church has formed many strong working relationships with people of other Christian denominations and faith communities. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is an international organization with tens of millions of members in over 180 countries. It was established in 1889 in the Punjab India. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community seeks to communicate the true and peaceful message of Islam. The Community has been a part of interfaith events across Canada; including Ottawa area in recent years, providing opportunities to build bridges of peace and understanding between faith communities, and within society as a whole. . It advocates peace and strongly rejects violence and terrorism in any form and for any reason. Everyone is welcome to attend this event. Knox St. Paul's United Church is located at 108 Second Street East, at the corner of Rue Sydney. For more information, please contact Lisa at (613) 931-3570 (rossgrove@cogeco.ca) or Mazhar Ahmad at 613-227-0511 (info@mkaottawa.ca ). http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2861Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:13:43 GMTSaturday May 10 - Hooray for Rosé Nothing cools the warm weather quite like a glass of crisp, refreshing rosé. Join us this afternoon to learn what regions and styles to stock your cellar with this season, including wines from North and South America, Australia, South Africa, and the Mediterranean. And did we mention that rosé is just about the food-friendliest style of wine there is? You’ll also taste a selection of rosé-paired nibbles to get your summer menu ideas blooming. Date: May 10, 2008 (Sat) Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Cost: Call 613 722-0885 for more details Place: the urban element 424 Parkdale Ave Ottawa, ON http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2876Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:23:57 GMTThe Kanata Symphony Orchestra, with Musical Director Yves Lacoursière, presents its final concert of the season, “Grieg and Friends” on Saturday, May 10! Join us at 7:30 p.m. at Glen Cairn United Church (140 Abbeyhill Dr.) to enjoy music composed Edvard Grieg, and a little Schubert. The Kanata Symphony is pleased to welcome our featured soloist, Alexandre Boily, who will play Grieg’s Piano Concerto in a minor. Tickets can be purchased at Dominic’s Music (444 Hazeldean Road), from orchestra members, or at the door. For more information, go to: http://www.kanatasymphony.ca/ http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2885Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:49:50 GMTOur Lady of the Visitation Church on Highway 31 will hold its 7th Annual Charity Auction Saturday, May 10th 10 am to 3 pm - Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive. Over 200 Live & Silent Auction items. Includes new furniture, circa 1920's Singer Sewing Machine, vintage Coke Dispensing coolers, new clothing table, exercise equipment, romantic getaway package with champagne and breakfast, collectibles, plant table, toys, etc. Proceeds to the Family Centre Building Fund. For info or to donate an item call Marie 526-2366 or marie.trojan@sympatico.cahttp://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2720Sun, 04 May 2008 17:31:12 GMTCanadian Association of Professional Speakers Expert Event: Saturday, May 10, 2008 8:30 - 11:30 am. Find the inspiration to finally Get That Book Done! and then join the Book Club with a Twist for additional writing support. Come to a fun and interactive session providing tips and tools to get your writing projects done. Learn how to get out of your own way, get focused to get results and the realities of the publishing industry. Speaker: Kathy Glover-Scott, Alternative Truths, International Author and Publisher, Experts Who Speak Books Chimo Hotel, 1199 Joseph Cyr St. CAPS Members free/Guests $40 To register: info@capsottawa.ca or 613-749-5975 http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2948Tue, 06 May 2008 07:29:30 GMTMayfest Garage Sale. Barrhaven United Church 3013 Jockvale Road May 10 9am – noon. Bake sale, books, plants, toys and new to you. Free Admission. 613-825-1707http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2971Tue, 06 May 2008 07:31:27 GMTMayfest Garage Sale. Barrhaven United Church 3013 Jockvale Road May 10 9am – noon. Bake sale, books, plants, toys and new to you. Free Admission. 613-825-1707http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2972Mon, 05 May 2008 19:14:20 GMTThis Saturday May 11th starting at 5pm, Virtual Reality Game Hall is going to be hosting a Call of Duty 4 tournament open to all ages! Various prizes will be handed out for the winners. So come on out and battle it out with Ottawas finest on 56 inch displays! May the best gamer win!http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2962Thu, 08 May 2008 15:41:13 GMTIdentification des arbres dans le Parc de la Gatineau, le samedi 10 mai de 10 h à 12 h. (En français) Dans le cadre du programme, 24 heures de science, joignez-vous à Jean Lauriault, auteur du Guide d'identification des arbres du Canada et spécialiste en environnement au Musée canadien de la nature, pour une randonnée en nature le long du sentier Lauriault dans le Parc de la Gatineau durant laquelle il vous expliquera comment identifier les arbres à l’aide de vos sens. Lieu de rencontre : à 9 h 30 dans le stationnement du sentier Lauriault, (prochain stationnement à gauche, après Mackenzie King). Tenue vestimentaire : des vêtements adaptés au temps et protégeant contre les insectes; souliers de marche (pas de sandales). N’oubliez pas d’apporter une bouteille d’eau. Réservations nécessaires (max. 20 personnes) et renseignements : Annick Deblois, 613-566-4792 ou à adeblois@mus-nature.ca http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2997Thu, 08 May 2008 15:41:28 GMTIdentification des arbres dans le Parc de la Gatineau, le samedi 10 mai de 10 h à 12 h. (En français) Dans le cadre du programme, 24 heures de science, joignez-vous à Jean Lauriault, auteur du Guide d'identification des arbres du Canada et spécialiste en environnement au Musée canadien de la nature, pour une randonnée en nature le long du sentier Lauriault dans le Parc de la Gatineau durant laquelle il vous expliquera comment identifier les arbres à l’aide de vos sens. Lieu de rencontre : à 9 h 30 dans le stationnement du sentier Lauriault, (prochain stationnement à gauche, après Mackenzie King). Tenue vestimentaire : des vêtements adaptés au temps et protégeant contre les insectes; souliers de marche (pas de sandales). N’oubliez pas d’apporter une bouteille d’eau. Réservations nécessaires (max. 20 personnes) et renseignements : Annick Deblois, 613-566-4792 ou à adeblois@mus-nature.ca http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2998Thu, 08 May 2008 15:41:51 GMTIdentification des arbres dans le Parc de la Gatineau, le samedi 10 mai de 10 h à 12 h. (En français) Dans le cadre du programme, 24 heures de science, joignez-vous à Jean Lauriault, auteur du Guide d'identification des arbres du Canada et spécialiste en environnement au Musée canadien de la nature, pour une randonnée en nature le long du sentier Lauriault dans le Parc de la Gatineau durant laquelle il vous expliquera comment identifier les arbres à l’aide de vos sens. Lieu de rencontre : à 9 h 30 dans le stationnement du sentier Lauriault, (prochain stationnement à gauche, après Mackenzie King). Tenue vestimentaire : des vêtements adaptés au temps et protégeant contre les insectes; souliers de marche (pas de sandales). N’oubliez pas d’apporter une bouteille d’eau. Réservations nécessaires (max. 20 personnes) et renseignements : Annick Deblois, 613-566-4792 / adeblois@mus-nature.ca. http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2999Thu, 08 May 2008 15:42:04 GMTIdentification des arbres dans le Parc de la Gatineau, le samedi 10 mai de 10 h à 12 h. (En français) Dans le cadre du programme, 24 heures de science, joignez-vous à Jean Lauriault, auteur du Guide d'identification des arbres du Canada et spécialiste en environnement au Musée canadien de la nature, pour une randonnée en nature le long du sentier Lauriault dans le Parc de la Gatineau durant laquelle il vous expliquera comment identifier les arbres à l’aide de vos sens. Lieu de rencontre : à 9 h 30 dans le stationnement du sentier Lauriault, (prochain stationnement à gauche, après Mackenzie King). Tenue vestimentaire : des vêtements adaptés au temps et protégeant contre les insectes; souliers de marche (pas de sandales). N’oubliez pas d’apporter une bouteille d’eau. Réservations nécessaires (max. 20 personnes) et renseignements : Annick Deblois, 613-566-4792 / adeblois@mus-nature.ca. http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=3000Thu, 08 May 2008 15:42:28 GMTIdentification des arbres dans le Parc de la Gatineau, le samedi 10 mai de 10 h à 12 h. (En français) Dans le cadre du programme, 24 heures de science, joignez-vous à Jean Lauriault, auteur du Guide d'identification des arbres du Canada et spécialiste en environnement au Musée canadien de la nature, pour une randonnée en nature le long du sentier Lauriault dans le Parc de la Gatineau durant laquelle il vous expliquera comment identifier les arbres à l’aide de vos sens. Lieu de rencontre : à 9 h 30 dans le stationnement du sentier Lauriault, (prochain stationnement à gauche, après Mackenzie King). Tenue vestimentaire : des vêtements adaptés au temps et protégeant contre les insectes; souliers de marche (pas de sandales). N’oubliez pas d’apporter une bouteille d’eau. Réservations nécessaires (max. 20 personnes) et renseignements : Annick Deblois, 613-566-4792 ou à adeblois@mus-nature.ca. http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=3001Thu, 08 May 2008 22:26:14 GMTThe Ottawa Groovy Mommy Meetup.com Group is hosting a Garage & Bake sale Saturday, May, 10th. 890 Borland Drive, K1E1X5, Orleans - 8:30 am. Come by and pick up some fresh goodies baked by Mom, in time for Mothers Day! http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=3008Thu, 08 May 2008 22:26:36 GMTThe Ottawa Groovy Mommy Meetup.com Group is hosting a Garage & Bake sale Saturday, May, 10th. 890 Borland Drive, K1E1X5, Orleans - 8:30 am. Come by and pick up some fresh goodies baked by Mom, in time for Mothers Day! http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=3009Thu, 08 May 2008 22:27:21 GMTThe Ottawa Groovy Mommy Meetup.com Group is hosting a Garage & Bake sale Saturday, May, 10th. 890 Borland Drive, K1E1X5, Orleans - 8:30 am. Come by and pick up some fresh goodies baked by Mom, in time for Mothers Day! http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=3010Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:58:41 GMTCome and join 35 artists and gardens in 14 locations, in the lush countryside of West Carleton for our 18th Tour. This is a self guided driving tour with many new artists and a new garden. Check out our new website for information about the gardens and artists, to download maps and the brochure. Brochures and entrance is free. Times 10 am - 5 pm daily. Get a passport at any location and visit 5 locations and have a chance to win $100 gift certificate. www.redtrilliumst.com or 613-839-2793 http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2910Fri, 02 May 2008 09:17:23 GMTMay 11, 2008. 11 am to 4 pm. at Billings Estate National Historic Site, 2100 Cabot St. Join us as we open the museum for the season by celebrating the special women in your lives with a Victorian tea service and special tours. Enjoy the sounds of a harp while sipping tea on the lawn. Have a family photo taken while dressed up in Victorian garb! http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2918Fri, 02 May 2008 09:25:45 GMTMay 11, 2008. 11 am to 4 pm. Celebrate the beginning of the summer season and Mother’s Day at Pinhey's Point Historic Site on the banks of the Ottawa River. Tour the family home, learn about the women of the house, and make a card using quill pens! The Calligraphy Society of Ottawa will be there to help visitors make artful, traditional Mother's Day cards. http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2921Sun, 04 May 2008 09:53:26 GMTSunday 11th May 2008 "Mother's Day" Please join us for a great social where you can hear Dan Mc Hale and Friends play and sing, while you enjoy meeting new and old friends. Pancake Breakfast Mothers will receive a flower. Live Celtic music TIME: 10 AM to 1 PM $5.00 adults and $3.00 children, an affordable outing for all the family. St. Brigid's Centre – Home of the National Irish Canadian Cultural Centre, 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5M7 Entrance: Cumberland St. For information: 613-225-1830 http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2940Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:10:45 GMT2:00 pm and 7:00 pm performances, Canadian Museum of Civilization Theatre, Matinée Tickets: $15 (children 12 & under $7.50) Evening Tickets: $20 (children 12 & under $10) Tickets available at CMC, ZENTERIORS (459 Sussex Dr.), Bel Fiore Florists (276 Elgin St.) In celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Japan-Canada relations and Asian Heritage Month, Oto-Wa Taiko welcomes guest artists, Kamo Tsunamura Taiko from Japan for a joint concert showcasing the powerful rhythms of taiko drumming and the unique choreographic styles of two dynamic taiko arts communities: Ottawa and Sendai. (Matinee concert features a cameo performance by Ottawa's children's taiko group, Dagaku). For more information, visit www.otowataiko.ca http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2829Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:41:05 GMTOn Sunday, May 11 at 2:00pm, Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeebar (1242 Wellington Street West) will host the Ottawa launch for Nathan Whitlock's A Week of This: a novel in seven days. Nathan will be reading from the book. This is a free event. All are welcome.http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2842Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:12:44 GMTCapCHI presents a workshop in strategic usability engineering. This workshop offers success strategies for practicing usability engineering in organizations developing software products and services for the public or for internal users. It provides effective organizational skills that can be put to immediate use by interaction designers, computer scientists, web designers, software engineers, graphic designers, information architects, usability engineers, industrial designers, and other professionals involved in pursuing the goal of optimal user experiences for end users. http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2681Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:47:55 GMTThis seminar reveals the secret ingredients of small business success. You’ll discover where great ideas originate, identify hot business trends, uncover your true business passion, and learn how to get your new venture up and running. This seminar is delivered by Canada’s Startup Experts from BizLaunch.ca. Time: 630pm-800pm Cost: FREE Location: Ottawa Public Library, 120 Metcalfe street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5M2 http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2863Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:24:42 GMT In this twelve-week session students will explore the value of visual language, its formal structure and poetical link to cultural voice and identity. This master class is intended to assist an individual’s development of ethical and creative values with regard to the specific communities in which they wish to work, whether they be documentary, poetic or commercial disciplines. SPAO 168 Dalhousie 613-562-3824 www.spao.ca info@spao.ca http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2866Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:31:27 GMT7:30 pm, Free admission: call 613-992-2618 to reserve, Library & Archives Canada, Auditorium, This NFB film "Between: Living in the Hyphen" interweaves the experiences of a group of Canadians with one parent from a European background and one from a visible minority. Seven individuals - including award-winning poet Fred Wah - share multi-ethnic stories as they struggle to find a satisfying frame of reference in a world that wants to fit its citizens into a single category. With an innovative visual style and soundscape, the film creates a riveting narrative about living “between”. Calgary-based film director Anne Marie Nakagawa (of Japanese, Irish and German descent) will be in attendance to talk about her ground breaking film. Presented by the Chinese Canadian National Council (Ottawa Chapter) and the Department of Canadian Heritage. To view a brief segment see http://citizen.nfb.ca/node/20498 http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2780Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:07:54 GMTTAKE A VOYAGE OF PURE DISCOVERY WITH NEW ZEALAND WINE The New Zealand Consul General and New Zealand Winegrowers invite you to take a voyage of pure discovery at the annual New Zealand Wine Fair in Ottawa. Discover the pure, intense and diverse flavours of our most recent vintages, complemented by a sampling of fine food and cheese. New Zealand Wine Fair - Ottawa Tuesday May 13, 2008 7:00pm-9:30pm Government Conference Centre, 2 Rideau Street Admission Price: $50 Attend the fair and enter a draw to win return economy class flights for two to New Zealand courtesy of Air New Zealand and Pacesetter Travel. Terms and conditions apply (see website for details). To purchase tickets go to: www.nzwine-events.ca Invitation password: nzwf8 http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2874Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:36:14 GMTThe Centre for European Studies, in cooperation with The Institute of European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies, is pleased to invite you to a talk by Ross Hornby Ambassador of Canada to the European Union Canada-EU: Prospects for a Closer Economic Partnership Mr. Hornby was appointed Ambassador of Canada to the European Union in August 2006. Prior to this appointment, he was Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (2003-2006), and Assistant Secretary, Government Operations at the Treasury Board Secretariat (2000-2003). He also held various other posts in the public service. Mr. Hornby received his BA at the University of British Columbia in 1975, his MA at the University of Toronto in 1976, and his LLB at the Osgoode Hall Law School in 1980. Please RSVP at ces@carleton.ca by Friday, May 9th Where: Room 2203, Dunton Tower, Carleton University When: Tuesday, May 13th Time: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided following the event The event is financed, in part, by a grant from the European Commission. For information contact ces@carleton.ca or 613 520-2600, ext. 1179 www.carleton.ca/ces http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2904Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:58:28 GMT7:00 - 8:30 pm • Free admission Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch, 120 Metcalfe St. This 86-minute film captures a performance by the National Ballet of China of the stage adaptation of the 1991 award winning film Raise The Red Lantern by acclaimed film director Mr. Zhang Yi Mou. He also directed all aspects of the stage production, which follows the basic story line of his film – an unwilling woman who becomes a concubine for a rich landowner. Critics have described this production as a “dazzling show of classical ballet, folk and acrobatic dance ... set to a remarkable score”. Zhang Yi Mou has directed many films, including Hero (2002), House of Flying Daggers (2003), and Curse of the Golden Flower (2006). Presented by the OAHMS http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2802Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:43:05 GMT7:00 - 8:30 pm, Free Admission, ``Islamic Art: Africa and Central Asia`` (45 minutes): Art scholar Waldemar Januszczak introduces viewers to masterworks in Africa and Central Asia. The trip takes you from the gigantic and surreal mud mosques of Mali to the ancient city of Isfahan in Iran to Uzbekistan’s Samarquand. Q& A session after film. http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2822Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:09:21 GMTGlobal Human Rights Torch Relay arrives in Ottawa on Parliament Hill on May 14, at 3:00–5:00 p.m. to draw attention to the Communist China’s worsening human rights abuses and to press for change in advance of the Beijing Olympic Games. The Coalition to Investigate the Persecution of Falun Gong (CIPFG) initiated the Human Rights Torch Relay (HRTR), a year-long international effort to put the spotlight on the regime’s human rights violations. The relay, which is traveling to 37 countries and through 150 cities, consists of concerned individuals, athletes, church leaders, government officials, civic and religious groups, as well as non-profit organizations committed to defending universal human rights. Through grassroots events, the HRTR group speaks out against China’s systematic persecution and organ harvesting of imprisoned Falun Gong practitioners, recent reports of large-scale arrests of Falun Gong practitioners—1,878 in two months—indicate yet another attempt to stamp out the spiritual group before the games. China's atrocities against Tibetans, Christians, Uyghurs, democracy advocates, human rights supporters, journalists, lawyers, and other groups. The relay also provides an opportunity to expose the regime’s support of rogue regimes that perpetrate slaughter upon their citizens, including Sudan (Darfur), Burma, Zimbabwe, and North Korea. The fascist regime in Beijing persists in demonstrating the utmost contempt for the principles of peace and human dignity espoused in the Olympic Charter. The HRTR began in Athens last August and has toured 30 countries on four continents to date. The torch will arrive in Canada in May and will pass through ten cities. The torch receiving ceremony will include the traditional Olympics run with a symbolic torch along with speakers, information displays, music performances, petition signing, and press conferences. Please join the event and add your voice, with an emphasis on your stand for human rights, to that of the elected officials, human rights advocates, and other concerned citizens who support human rights in China. We would appreciate advance confirmation of your participation with our Ottawa contact at torchrelay.ott@sympatico.ca, 613-858-8768. Through our combined efforts, perhaps we can bring the true Olympic spirit to the Chinese people. Please visit http://www.humanrightstorch.org/ for more information about the global HRTR.http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2901Fri, 02 May 2008 14:23:26 GMTMay 1 to May 31 Shanghai Restaurant, Somerset Street West Vernissage: May 14th 6pm-10pm Featuring photographs by Lisa-Marie Gagné; this exhibition is a tribute to China's vibrant and diverse beauty and the amazing changes that are quickly taking place in this country. The exhibit depict people in both urban and rural settings, as well as various Chinese landscapes. http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2933Thu, 08 May 2008 13:52:58 GMTJoin us for the second edition of SAW Video’s FEEDBACK Series, a new presentation lab showcasing a variety of selected artists from the Ottawa-Gatineau region who push the boundaries of the video medium. Composed of video screenings and live performances (live remix, dance and performance art), new creations and explorations are presented to the public in an informal context aiming at creating an exchange between audience and artists around the creative process. http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2991Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:50:01 GMTMurder, Jazz and Corruption -- all the things we hold near and dear to our hearts. Chorus girls Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves behind bars after falling on hard times in vaudeville, but both quickly realize the road to fame is also the road out of jail. All they need is Chicago's slickest lawyer, Billy Flynn, and a whole lot of razzle dazzle. Featuring the show-stopping numbers "All That Jazz," "Cell Block Tango," and "Razzle Dazzle," don't miss Nepean High School's production of CHICAGO - the final CAPPIES show of the season! Call the school at 613-722-6551 to order tickets for May 14, 15 and 16. http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2847Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:20:08 GMTCome to this charity game to enjoy some good bridge and earn extra master points. http://www.racentre.com/e/clubs/radbc/ScheduleAndResults.htmlhttp://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2462Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:21:31 GMTThis event is on Thursday May 15th from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and will be held in Ottawa at the Ron Kolbus Centre, in Britannia Park. Several collaborative works of art will be displayed at the Around the Rainbow Family Fun Day including a giant “family tree” that will be unveiled. Tim Holland, a puppeteer magician will entertain as we dine on barbeque. As well, there will be a performance by the Herb Girls. We are proud to celebrate our project during the week leading up to the May 17th International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. This event is free for ATR supporters. All inquiries and RSVPs should be sent to atr@familyservicesottawa.org or 613 725 3601 EXT. 164.http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2766Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:46:08 GMTMay 16th-June 16th 2008 A collection of photo-based works that have been captured by toy cameras. It will celebrate, and explore their capabilities and eccentricities as image capturing tools, and their effects upon the vision of their users. Artists: Lora Jude Dewolfe, Paul Elter, Rob Hughes, Karina Kraenzle, Angelina McCormick, Jeremie Roy, Tom Thompson SPAO 168 Dalhousie 613-562-3824 www.spao.ca info@spao.ca http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2708Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:19:10 GMTCome celebrate the wonderful wines of Prince Edward County. Between 1:00pm and 6:00pm wineries will be serving their own unique county-produced wines, featuring new spring releases. Each will be paired with a sampling of local cuisine. Wine appreciation seminars will also be available during the day. Watch our website for new and exciting additions to our Terroir weekend events. Please note that attendance at the Terroir main event at Crystal Palace is restricted to those aged 19 and over. Tickets are $20.00 in advance or $25.00 at door.http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2746Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:06:47 GMTINTERNATIONAL ENCOUNTERS SERIES, 3:30 pm, Admission: $15 ($12 Students & Seniors), St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts and Humanities, 179 Murray St. The "poet laureate of wanderlust", Pico Iyer, is the author of six books and his essays and articles have appeared in Time, Harpers, The New Yorker and many other publications. As a keen observer of globalism and Buddhism, he will share his intimate portrait of the Dalai Lama’s work and ideas as a politician, scientist, and philosopher. Pico Iyer has conversed with the Dalai Lama (a friend of his father’s) for three decades and has written an insightful book of this spiritual leader who stresses his everyday humanity. Presented by the Ottawa Writers Festival. For information: e-mail: sean@writersfestival.org or call 613-562-3844 http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2808Tue, 06 May 2008 15:10:12 GMTIn his book, The Ancient Tea Horse Road, writer and photographer Jeff Fuchs tells the story of his 8-month, 6000 km journey through the Himalayas. Join us for a talk given by Fuchs on his journeys, with plenty of time for audience questions, followed by a book signing. The Ancient Tea Horse Road, a twelve-hundred-year-old route, winds its way through some of the most unforgiving terrain on earth. Documenting his travels in rich and eloquent detail, with stunning photography, Fuchs brings to life a path that has been an escape route, trade highway, and an adventure destination, battling frostbite, snow blindness, and hunger along the way. At Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts and Humanities, 314 St. Patrick Tickets: $15 General / $12 Students or Seniors / Free for Festival Membershttp://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2979Wed, 07 May 2008 09:34:43 GMTIrish language for children will begin on Saturday 17th May 2008. Evening classes for Adults - begin a 10 week course on Tuesday 20th May 2008 at 7:00 pm (all learning levels available) A warm welcome awaits all - "cead mile failte” Phone: (613) 591-3764 Email_ rosemary_ottawa@yahoo.com Location: St. Brigid's Centre – Home of the National Irish Canadian Cultural Centre, 310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5M7 Entrance: Cumberland St. http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2986Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:11:13 GMTMay 18 and 25 (Sunday) 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Free Admission, Indonesian Embassy, 55 Parkdale Ave. A fun way to learn traditional dances from Indonesia. Workshops will be given by an experienced Indonesian dancer/choreographer who has performed in festivals in Europe and Asia and won numerous awards for creating Javanese tradition-inspired modern dances. Presented by the Embassy of Indonesia. For information: e-mail ninik@indonesia-ottawa.org or call 613-724-1100, ext 211 http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2809Fri, 02 May 2008 09:39:03 GMTVisit the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum with your guests and enjoy the music! Explore a rural village on the brink of technological advancements and social upset of the 1920s and 30s. Our costumed interpreters await your arrival! Two free admissions for your guests. http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2925Thu, 08 May 2008 16:36:47 GMTOn Sunday, May 18, 2008, the Eastway Gardens Community presents a FREE neighborhood event at CECIL MORRISON PARK (1332 Avenue N near Tremblay road). Come celebrate the Victoria Day long weekend with a hot dog and hamburger B.B.Q. from 6pm to 8pm, meet local amateur astronomers and explore the rings of Saturn and the craters on the Moon through telescopes. At 9:30pm, enjoy a spectacular and one-of-a-kind fireworks display! FREE glow-in-the-dark bracelets! (Limit one per child. Limited quantities). EVENT IS WEATHER PERMITTING ONLY. If you wish to kindly help with the costs, a donations box will be available on site. For safety reasons, please leave your pets at home and ensure that you supervise children. Parking: Please follow signs for parking along Avenue O.http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=3002Thu, 08 May 2008 16:38:46 GMTOn Sunday, May 18, 2008, the Eastway Gardens Community presents a FREE neighborhood event at CECIL MORRISON PARK (1332 Avenue N near Tremblay road). Come celebrate the Victoria Day long weekend with a hot dog and hamburger B.B.Q. from 6pm to 8pm, meet local amateur astronomers and explore the rings of Saturn and the craters on the Moon through telescopes. At 9:30pm, enjoy a spectacular and one-of-a-kind fireworks display! FREE glow-in-the-dark bracelets! (Limit one per child. Limited quantities). EVENT IS WEATHER PERMITTING ONLY. If you wish to kindly help with the costs, a donations box will be available on site. For safety reasons, please leave your pets at home and ensure that you supervise children. PARKING: From Tremblay road, please follow signs for parking along Avenue O.http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=3003Thu, 08 May 2008 16:43:23 GMTOn Sunday, May 18, 2008, the Eastway Gardens Community presents a FREE neighborhood event at CECIL MORRISON PARK (1332 Avenue N near Tremblay road). Come celebrate the Victoria Day long weekend with a hot dog and hamburger B.B.Q. from 6pm to 8pm, meet local amateur astronomers and explore the rings of Saturn and the craters on the Moon through telescopes. At 9:30pm, enjoy a spectacular and one-of-a-kind fireworks display! FREE glow-in-the-dark bracelets! (Limit one per child. Limited quantities). EVENT IS WEATHER PERMITTING ONLY. If you wish to kindly help with the costs, a donations box will be available on site. For safety reasons, please leave your pets at home and ensure that you supervise children. PARKING: From Tremblay road, please follow signs for parking along Avenue O.http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=3004Thu, 08 May 2008 16:43:59 GMTOn Sunday, May 18, 2008, the Eastway Gardens Community presents a FREE neighborhood event at CECIL MORRISON PARK (1332 Avenue N near Tremblay road). Come celebrate the Victoria Day long weekend with a hot dog and hamburger B.B.Q. from 6pm to 8pm, meet local amateur astronomers and explore the rings of Saturn and the craters on the Moon through telescopes. At 9:30pm, enjoy a spectacular and one-of-a-kind fireworks display! FREE glow-in-the-dark bracelets! (Limit one per child. Limited quantities). EVENT IS WEATHER PERMITTING ONLY.http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=3005Thu, 08 May 2008 16:44:42 GMTOn Sunday, May 18, 2008, the Eastway Gardens Community presents a FREE neighborhood event at CECIL MORRISON PARK (1332 Avenue N near Tremblay road). Come celebrate the Victoria Day long weekend with a hot dog and hamburger B.B.Q. from 6pm to 8pm, meet local amateur astronomers and explore the rings of Saturn and the craters on the Moon through telescopes. At 9:30pm, enjoy a spectacular and one-of-a-kind fireworks display! FREE glow-in-the-dark bracelets! (Limit one per child. Limited quantities). WEATHER PERMITTING ONLY.http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=3006Thu, 08 May 2008 18:11:55 GMTOn Sunday, May 18, 2008, the Eastway Gardens Community presents a FREE neighborhood event at CECIL MORRISON PARK (1332 Avenue N near Tremblay road). Come celebrate the Victoria Day long weekend with a hot dog and hamburger B.B.Q. from 6pm to 8pm, meet local amateur astronomers and explore the rings of Saturn and the craters on the Moon through telescopes. At 9:30pm, enjoy a spectacular and one-of-a-kind fireworks display! FREE glow-in-the-dark bracelets! (Limit one per child. Limited quantities). EVENT IS WEATHER PERMITTING ONLY. If you wish to kindly help with the costs, a donations box will be available on site. For safety reasons, please leave your pets at home and ensure that you supervise children. PARKING: From Tremblay road, please follow signs for parking along Avenue O.http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=3007Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:12:07 GMT8:00 pm, Library and Archives Canada, Auditorium, 395 Wellington St. Tickets: $20(adults), $15 (students with ID) Tickets available from New 168 Market (1050 Somerset St. W), ZENTERIORS (459 Sussex Dr.), OAHMS Ottawa@asianheritagemonth.net Internationally acclaimed pipa and guzheng virtuoso Liu Fang is known for her masterful playing. Born in China in 1974, she began studying the pipa at six, gave her first public solo performance at nine, and played for Queen Elizabeth in 1985. Honoured with several national prizes and a Shanghai Conservatory of Music graduate, Liu Fang has captivated audiences and critics with her wide ranging repertoire. Described as being "one of the greatest virtuosos", "the empress of pipa" (L'actualité, 2001). Presented by the OAHMS. For information see http://www.liufangmusic.net/English/ or e-mail Ottawa@asianheritagemonth.net http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2803Fri, 09 May 2008 02:19:28 GMTPartyGoTravel.com: Kanye West Glow in the Dark Tour featuring Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D and Rihanna Date: Tuesday May 20, 2008 Departure time from Ottawa: 4:00pm Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC Show starts at 7:30pm Departure from Montreal: 11:30pm Arrival back to Ottawa Tickets: &160 (we still have some seats left) email: events@partygotravel.com www.partygotravel.comhttp://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=3011Fri, 09 May 2008 02:19:51 GMTPartyGoTravel.com: Kanye West Glow in the Dark Tour featuring Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D and Rihanna Date: Tuesday May 20, 2008 Departure time from Ottawa: 4:00pm Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC Show starts at 7:30pm Departure from Montreal: 11:30pm Arrival back to Ottawa Tickets: &160 (we still have some seats left) email: events@partygotravel.com www.partygotravel.comhttp://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=3012Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:53:12 GMT7:00 - 8:30 pm, Free Admission, Ottawa Oublic Libary (Main Br.) Auditorium ``Islamic Art: Africa and Central Asia`` (45 minutes): Art scholar Waldemar Januszczak introduces viewers to masterworks in Africa and Central Asia. The trip takes you from the gigantic and surreal mud mosques of Mali to the ancient city of Isfahan in Iran to Uzbekistan’s Samarquand. Q & A session film. Presented by Islamic History Month Canada. Information e-mail imanibrahim@rogers.com http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2824Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:28:55 GMT11:00 am - 11:00 pm, Free Admission, Library & Archives Canada Auditorium, From 11:00 am view exhibits by local Filipino organizations. Evening’s activities begin at 6:00 pm with greetings by the Philippine Ambassador to Canada, His Excellency Jose S. Brilliantes, to be followed by a virtual tour of the Philippines and its unique culture, performances by the Philippine Dance Troupe of Ottawa and the Pamana Ng Lahi Dance Troupe, and a workshop on communications and leadership. Information: contact Nena Nera at nmnera@sympatico.ca http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2814Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:31:53 GMTA Strategy Sharing Session for the Expansion of Your Business, 12:30 - 5:00 pm, Admission: $40 for CPBC members, $50 for non-members Library & Archives canada, Room A Ask the experts about cultural and commercial aspects of doing business in the Philippines. Meet the Philippine Ambassador and former Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines, and others who have done business in the Philippines. Find out from EDC and International Trade Canada about government assistance. Presented by the Canada Philippines Business Council. For further information, contact Les Kumar-Misir les.kumar@gmail.com or call 613-526-1387 http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2816Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:58:07 GMTOdawa Neeskak is an Ottawa Toastmasters club with a difference! We focus on aboriginal themes, from ancient traditions to modern disputes. Come to listen or talk. <<>> Odawa Neeskak meets from 4:30 to 5:30pm on the second and fourth THURSDAYS of each month at the Good Companions, 670 Albert St at Empress. Free Parking off Empress. Right on the Transitway & routes 3, 8, 16, 18, 86, 87, 88, 105, 180 316, and a block from routes 8 and 85. <<>> At Toastmasters, a volunteer organization, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical Toastmasters club is made up of 20 to 30 people who meet once a week for about an hour. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, filling feedback roles, offering spontaneous speeches on a topic, and offering constructive evaluation. <<>> For more information, see http://OdawaNeeskak.FreeToastHost.info/ or contact bmckiver@aol.com or call (613) 835-4076http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2857Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:41:14 GMTOle tyme music and dance, Friday May 23rd at 8:00pm until midnight at Osgoode Community Center, Osgoode Main Street. Musicians free, others $6.00. Bar available. For information call Rita at 613-826-2566; or Bernice at 613-224-9888.http://www.ottawaevents.org/EventDetails.aspx?ID=2907