Shenkman Arts Centre Grand Opening Announcement
by Bluesandjazzguy
Art Comes to Life During Festive Opening WeekendRe-distributed as one of the intended recipients for any interest you may have.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
Art Comes to Life During Festive Opening Weekend
(Ottawa, ON - April 27, 2009) - The doors of the Shenkman Arts Centre will be thrown wide open on June 18th, 2009. That is the first of a four-day Grand Opening celebration during which artists, arts organizations and the community will come together to commemorate the most monumental achievement of the local arts scene of the past 20 years. Thousands of revelers are expected for the celebrations, which will run from June 18th to 21st.
The Grand Opening celebrations will feature an inaugural ceremony, a gala reception, a balance of bilingual, English and French performances; as well as hundreds of visual, new media, literary and performing arts activities. In total, approximately 1,000 artists will participate in the festivities.
Grand Opening Weekend Itinerary (Highlights):
(Further details will be posted on the website.)
Thursday, June 18
Official Opening Ceremony (Public Event) - 4:15 p.m.
Opening activities will begin with a lively, artistic personification of the Shenkman Arts Centre's theme - "Where Art Comes to Life". Media is advised to arrive promptly by 4:15 for this performance, which will be a surprise to the public. Details will be provided to the media during the days leading up to the event.
Community, dignitaries and stakeholders will then gather for a ribbon cutting ceremony and speeches. During this time the Centre's public art commissions (by Adrian Göllner and Muskull Lasserre), will be unveiled and some performing arts acts will be featured. Interview opportunities will follow the ceremony (details to follow).
Outdoor Performance by Contemporary Dance Company (Public Event) - 6:30 p.m.
The Orléans based Tara Luz Dance Company will highlight the versatility of the Minto Agora Outdoor Plaza with Carrefour, a performance including works by Anik Bouvrette, Sylvie Desrosiers and Caroline Barrière.
Evening Reception - 6:30 p.m. and Showcase in Harold Shenkman Hall - 8 p.m. (Ticketed Event)
A reception will take place in the upper and lower lobbies of Shenkman Arts Centre. Following the reception, the outstanding, state-of-the-art visual and acoustic features of the 506-seat Harold Shenkman Hall will be revealed through a bilingual variety show featuring spoken word, choral, theatrical, solo and ensemble performances by Holmes Hooke, Julian Armour, Joanie Charron, Third Wall Theatre Company with a bilingual scene from Henry V, performers of the Leonard Cohen Songbook (see details for Friday), and featuring charismatic showman, singer/songwriter Daniel Bélanger who will close the show. The evening's events are open to the public. Tickets: $75. On sale May 25th.
Friday, June 19
Front + Centre presents - The Leonard Cohen Songbook - 8 p.m. (Ticketed Event)
The new Leonard Cohen Songbook will launch with the World Premiere at Harold Shenkman Hall before continuing across the continent. The show features celebrated singers and musicians: Lorraine Segato, Lynn Miles, David Sereda, Rebecca Campbell, Susie Vinnick, Anne Lindsay, D.K. Ibomeka, Paul Quarrington and Martin Worth comprise the ensemble. Tickets: $44.50 to $49.50. On sale date TBA.
Open house (Public event)
Saturday, June 20 & SUNDAY, June 21 - noon to 5 p.m.
A festive Open House will feature activities in all arts disciplines. All activities are free. The fun takes place both indoors and out through the weekend, and features:
· Exhibits by over 40 visual artists
· More than 45 performances
· Demonstrations and participatory activities in both the visual and performing arts
· Film/ Video screenings
· Readings by local authors
· Artisans' market
Both Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. there will be outdoor performances by Tara Luz Dance at the Minto Agora outdoor plaza.
Saturday, June 20
MIFO presents - Grande soirée d'ouverture- 20 h (Ticketed event)
Resident Arts Partner MIFO (Le Mouvement d'implication francophone d'Ottawa) will hold an inaugural evening at the centre. Humorist Laurent Paquin will be master of ceremonies. The show will open with the band Patrick Groulx et les bas blancs who will present new works. Finally, Ariane Moffatt, renowned for her high quality performances, will present a musically and visually innovative version of Tous les sens. Tickets: $53 MIFO members; $63 regular. On sale May 20th.
Sunday, June 21
MIFO presents La Chorale du Centre Séraphin Marion d'Orléans - 14 h (Ticketed event)
While activities carry on throughout the Centre, the day will be punctuated with a family performance hosted by MIFO. La Chorale du Centre Séraphin-Marion d'Orléans with the student choir from the school L'Étoile de L'Est present their concert Célébrons notre Francophonie (Celebrating our Culture). Tickets: $20 general admission. On sale May 20th.
A Taste of Orléans - 13 h to 15 h (free)
A showcase of local restaurateurs provides delectable treats to guests. Sunday only. Hosted by the Heart of Orléans BIA.
The public can obtain more information about the Grand Opening or the Shenkman Arts Centre via the website www.shenkmanarts.ca or by phoning the information line at (613) 580-ARTS (2787). Tickets can be ordered online or by phone 613-580-2700 or toll-free 1 866 752 5231.
About the Shenkman Arts Centre
Art comes to life at Shenkman Arts Centre - a dynamic creative hub where artists and audiences of all ages gather to create and explore the arts. Offering up a myriad of activities under one roof in both English and French, the Centre will ensure artists are given the forum they need to nurture creativity and audiences are given access to dynamic and thought-provoking arts programming in a facility that matches creative excellence.
The Shenkman Arts Centre features the 506-seat Harold Shenkman Hall, 100-seat Black Box Theatre, the Trinity Gallery, Promenade Arteast, and Ottawa School of Art Orléans Gallery, dance and music rehearsal halls, a new media centre and specialized studios for visual arts, pottery and theatre. It is home to Arts Ottawa East, Gloucester Pottery School, MIFO (Mouvement d'Implication francophone d'Orléans), Orléans Young Players Theatre School and the Ottawa School of Art - Orléans Campus, who provide artistic programming and services in a unique model of collaboration.
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Information:
Karen Scott-Gagné, Communications, Shenkman Arts Centre, City of Ottawa, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa, Phone: (613) 580-2424 ext. 41326, Email: Karen.scott-gagne(a)ottawa.ca.
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This Week's Live Blues, Jazz & Other Possibilities
by Bluesandjazzguy
26 Apr 2009
Here is a sampling of live music opportunities listed this week of note on the
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar:
a.. Sunday, 26 Apr,
-There's an Open Jam with River City Junction - 4 to 7 pm at The Rainbow Bistro
- Glebop Jazz Trio - presents mellow jazz - 6 to 8 pm, at The Arrow & The Loon Pub,
Fifth Avenue, just east of Bank St. -- John Haysom -- trumpet, Howard Tweddle - bass,
Bert Waslander - piano.
- Jesse Greene and band is at Irene's with Blues/jazz originals rock, funk, folk, R&B. Don't miss out!
this is a kick ass band. Jesse is an amazing guitarist and songwriter. Bluesfest performances, and
shows with her other two bands Jokko and Frank and Jesse James have really started to turn heads
and win hearts. But this is by far the best yet!
b.. Tuesday, 28 April, Blues, There's an Open Jam at Bassline Station Baseline near Greenbank
c.. Friday 1 May, Kate Hammett-Vaughn is at Cafe Paradiso. As she says "The wonderful guitarist
Bill Coon and I will be in Ottawa for the BC Scene festival in May. Our gig is on May 1st
(my 52nd birthday) at the Café Paradiso."
There's more detail on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar on
these live music events and others..
For events that aren't specifically listed on the
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar you can use the venue links of
the generic venue listings on the calendar to find out what's on other days
of the week. Click those web links for more info.
More details on blues opportunities, can be found on Liz Sykes' blog,
Ottawa Blues This Week.
For more jazz opportunities, check out Brett Delmage's
Ottawa Jazz Happenings.
Other music news can be found an the now 292 member
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide Group on Facebook. If you're a Facebook member
check out what else is going on. If you're not a Facebook member, the above
link gives you the opportunity to join.
16th year of free service to Musicians and Fans of Blues, Jazz & Swing with thanks for the support of Arts Freenet
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Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
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This Week's Live Blues, Jazz & Other Possibilities
by Bluesandjazzguy
19 Apr 2009
Here is a sampling of live music opportunities listed this week of note on the
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar:
a.. Monday, 20 Apr, Stacie's Showcase presents Ross Neilsen & The Suffrin' Bastards at
Rainbow Bistro. Two time East Coast Music Association nominee and two time CBC Rising
Star Award winner, Ross Neilsen, eats, breathes and sleeps the blues. Whether electrifying
audiences with his power trio or telling tall tales in his intimate solo shows, Ross has been
"out there" delivering the goods.
b.. Thursday 23 Apr,
- Ndidi Onukwulu is at the National Library as part of B.C. Scene performances. With a sound
as unique as her name, Vancouver native Ndidi Onukwulu is steeped in the blues, and talented enough
to make you feel it. She has proven she can wrap her silky voice around anything from country
blues to her own rootsy salon sound.
- The Stellar Cast Blues Showcase at Irene's, hosted by Mike Ktenas and Corky Kealey, features
Pat Johnson as guest host with sit-ins by Ottawa's best roots musicians.
c.. Saturday, 25 Apr,
- Recently winning a Juno for Best Album of the Year 2008, Tailgators is thrilled to host
Fathead for the first time ever in the West end of Ottawa. With its large capacity
inside and free parking outside, expect this night to be a blues night to remember.
Bring your dancing shoes and come celebrate one of Canada's finest in Blues. Special guests
PEACEWORK.
Tickets available at the door or in advance by calling 613-224-0249 - http://www.tailgators.ca/
Tailgators is located upstairs in the shopping mall at Merivale and Viewmont.
- The Third Annual Big Band Spring Gala with Big Band Caravane is at Glebe Community Centre.
Tickets: $18/advance ($22/ at the door). Tickets online at www.saturdaynightswing.com
INFO: 613-882-5837
There's more detail on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar on
these live music events and others..
For events that aren't specifically listed on the
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar you can use the venue links of
the generic venue listings on the calendar to find out what's on other days
of the week. Click those web links for more info.
More details on blues opportunities, can be found on Liz Sykes' blog,
Ottawa Blues This Week.
For more jazz opportunities, check out Brett Delmage's
Ottawa Jazz Happenings.
Other music news can be found an the now 291 member
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide Group on Facebook. If you're a Facebook member
check out what else is going on. If you're not a Facebook member, the above
link gives you the opportunity to join.
Help save the CBC
The Canadian government has refused to provide loans to the CBC to cover its budget shortfall this year.
This is forcing the CBC and Radio Canada to drastically cut over 800 jobs as well as programming when
job creation is being touted by the same government.
The CBC is Canada's unifying force to bring together and connect its various regions, their cultures
and Canada's strengths in being at the forefront of a multi-cultural nation that can show the world
the way to be able to live together in spite of differences its citizens may have. This factor needs
to be supported by Canada's government, not lessened.
Click HERE if you agree and wish to sign the petition against these reductions.
16th year of free service to Musicians and Fans of Blues, Jazz & Swing with thanks for the support of Arts Freenet
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
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This Week's Live Blues, Jazz & Other Possibilities
by Bluesandjazzguy
14 Apr 2009
Here is a sampling of live music opportunities listed this week of note on the
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar:
a.. Tuesday, 14 Apr, Steve Ward on trombone and Linsey Wellman on woodwinds are at the
Avant Garde Bar (135 1/2 Besserer) with Special Guest, Cyan Donati on Cello
b.. Thursday 16 Apr, JazzWorks Monthly Jam Session is at The New Bayou.
c.. Friday 17 Apr, Doug Martin & Yves Laroche are at the Roses Cafe, re-opened after a 2-year
hiatus. The new location is at 103 Promenade du Portage in Hull - which is right downtown.
d.. Saturday, 18 Apr, Wicked Grin is at Tucson's with Special Guest, Zack on Sax.
There's more detail on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar on
these live music events and others..
For events that aren't specifically listed on the
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar you can use the venue links of
the generic venue listings on the calendar to find out what's on other days
of the week. Click those web links for more info.
More details on blues opportunities, can be found on Liz Sykes' blog,
Ottawa Blues This Week.
For more jazz opportunities, check out Brett Delmage's
Ottawa Jazz Happenings.
Other music news can be found an the now 286 member
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide Group on Facebook. If you're a Facebook member
check out what else is going on. If you're not a Facebook member, the above
link gives you the opportunity to join.
Help save the CBC
The Canadian government has refused to provide loans to the CBC to cover its budget shortfall this year.
This is forcing the CBC and Radio Canada to drastically cut over 800 jobs as well as programming when
job creation is being touted by the same government.
The CBC is Canada's unifying force to bring together and connect its various regions, their cultures
and Canada's strengths in being at the forefront of a multi-cultural nation that can show the world
the way to be able to live together in spite of differences its citizens may have. This factor needs
to be supported by Canada's government, not lessened.
Click HERE if you agree and wish to sign the petition against these reductions.
16th year of free service to Musicians and Fans of Blues, Jazz & Swing with thanks for the support of Arts Freenet
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
bluesandjazzguy(a)ncf.ca
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This Week's Live Blues, Jazz & Other Possibilities
by Bluesandjazzguy
5 Apr 2009
Here is a sampling of live music opportunities listed this week of note on the
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar:
a.. Tuesday, 7 Apr, River City Junction, at Avant Garde Bar, plays with various
guest performers every first Tuesday of the month. Jammers welcome!
b.. Thursday 9 Apr,
- There's a Blues Jam with house band Grant Tomkinson and friends at
Coco Jarry's Renfrew!
- The Stellar Cast Blues Showcase is at Irene's hosted by Mike Ktenas and
Corky Kealey, and sit-ins by Ottawa's best roots musicians. This week - Victor
Nesrallah.
c.. Saturday 11 April, Musicians Without Borders is at Greenfields with top notch
musicians from Ottawa and beyond. Included in this MWB event are Amanda
Strawn and Brian Eagles on vocals plus the great Mike Rud coming from Montreal on
guitar, as well Zeek Gross on saxes, Fred Pantalone on drums, Mauricio Leon
on percussion and special guest Bobby Littlemore on guitar..
There's more detail on the Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar on
these live music events and others..
For events that aren't specifically listed on the
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide calendar you can use the venue links of
the generic venue listings on the calendar to find out what's on other days
of the week. Click those web links for more info.
More details on blues opportunities, can be found on Liz Sykes' blog,
Ottawa Blues This Week.
For more jazz opportunities, check out Brett Delmage's
Ottawa Jazz Happenings.
Other music news can be found an the now 287 member
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide Group on Facebook. If you're a Facebook member
check out what else is going on. If you're not a Facebook member, the above
link gives you the opportunity to join.
Help save the CBC
The Canadian government has refused to provide loans to the CBC to cover its budget shortfall this year.
This is forcing the CBC and Radio Canada to drastically cut over 800 jobs as well as programming when
job creation is being touted by the same government.
The CBC is Canada's unifying force to bring together and connect its various regions, their cultures
and Canada's strengths in being at the forefront of a multi-cultural nation that can show the world
the way to be able to live together in spite of differences its citizens may have. This factor needs
to be supported by Canada's government, not lessened.
Click HERE if you agree and wish to sign the petition against these reductions.
16th year of free service to Musicians and Fans of Blues, Jazz & Swing with thanks for the support of Arts Freenet
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
bluesandjazzguy(a)ncf.ca
Subscribe, Unsubscribe or change your list options info here:
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