March and April 2005
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Exhibitions
March Events
April Events
The Rockies Through the Lens of Time
April 15, 2005-January 15, 2006
From 9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Exhibition Room B
Free admission
Presented by Library and Archives Canada in celebration of Alberta's centennial, this exhibition is built around dramatic images-mountains, passes and valleys-of Jasper and Waterton Lakes National Parks. Photographs taken in 1915 are compared with ones taken recently at the same sites. The photos reveal almost a century of change in the landscape of, interests in, and ideas about our national parks. The Rockies Through the Lens of Time includes a variety of complementary media and artifacts.
Alberta Faces by Orest Semchishen
April 15, 2005-January 15, 2006
From 9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
West Corridor
Free admission
In the early 1970s, Edmonton radiologist Orest Semchishen began focusing his camera on the people and places of Alberta. A selection of his photographs are being presented in the Library and Archives Canada exhibition Alberta Faces.
Ottawa Storytellers
Thursdays, March 3 and April 7
7:30 p.m. (Room 156)
Free admission
The Ottawa Storytellers host this monthly get-together of members and the general public in a relaxed atmosphere where tellers of all levels, from beginner to expert, share all types of stories. In English
Information: (613) 722-2606
www.ottawastorytellers.ca
La Ronde by Arthur Schnitzler
April 15 and 16 (new dates)
8:00 p.m. (Room A)
Admission: $15
Histrions theatre company presents the stage reading of Arthur Schnitzler's La Ronde, a gripping tragi-comic portrayal of a changing world.
In French
Information: (613) 569-0514
www.histrions.ca
Please note that, contrary to what was announced in the printed version of our program, Tête de Poulet by György Spíró will not be presented this year.
Definitely the Opera
Monday, March 7
7:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Admission: $12
Samson et Dalila (Saint-Saëns)
Join us for the third of four evenings of musical splendour brought to life through the realism of laser discs and DVDs and presented by the Opera Lyra Ottawa Guild.
Samson et Dalila is the 1981 San Francisco Opera production conducted by Julius Rudel with Plácido Domingo, Shirley Verrett and Wolfgang Brendel.
In French with English subtitles.
Tickets: Opera Lyra Ottawa Guild, (613) 237-0409;
Opera Lyra Ottawa, (613) 233-9200
Information: www.operalyra.ca/guild/default-e.htm
Baltic Film Festival
Thursday, March 10-Sunday, March 13
7:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Admission fee
The Canadian Film Institute is pleased to host the fifth Baltic Film Festival, which features the Ottawa premières of films from the three Baltic nations. Since its inception in 2001, the festival has unveiled a diverse selection of award-winning, internationally acclaimed cinematic works from Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. The Baltic Film Festival is organized in collaboration with the embassies of Lithuania and Latvia, and the Estonian Film Foundation.
Thursday, March 10, Latvia (English subtitles)
Friday, March 11, Lithuania (English subtitles)
Saturday, March 12, Estonia (English subtitles)
Sunday, March 13, Baltic Animation (English subtitles)
Information: (613) 232-6727
www.cfi-icf.ca
Portrait croisé de Jean-Paul Sartre et Simone de Beauvoir
Monday, March 14
7:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
Free admission
To mark the centenary of the birth of Jean-Paul Sartre, Library and Archives Canada will be screening the film Portrait croisé de Jean-Paul Sartre et Simone de Beauvoir. The idea for the film, which was made in 1967, originated with Canadian journalist Madeleine Gobeil. Following the film, Ms. Gobeil will discuss her work.
In cooperation with l'Alliance francaise, l'Ambassade de France and UNESCO.
In French
Immortality; It's a Gift!
Tuesday, March 1
7:30 p.m. (Room A)
Free admission
Immortality; It's a Gift! will explain how to create an enduring legacy for yourself and your family. Barbara McInnes, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Ottawa, and Ingrid Parent, Assistant Deputy Minister, Documentary Heritage Collection, Library and Archives Canada, will outline the terms and conditions of gifts and will describe how to provide on-going support for the causes that matter to you.
You've managed your finances carefully. Here is a way to ensure that good stewardship continues beyond your lifetime.
A program of Ottawa Matters. In English and French
See also Acquisitions and Donations of Private Records,
www.collectionscanada.ca/collection/acquisition/index-e.html
Making a Historic Garden Hip
Wednesday, March 2
7:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
Admission: $5
Alexander Reford, Director of the Reford Gardens/Jardins de Métis, presents the illustrated lecture Making a Historic Garden Hip: A Tradition of Innovation and Design at the Reford Gardens.
Created during the first half of the 20th century by Elsie Redford, the Reford Gardens, also known as Les Jardins de Métis, are perhaps most noted for propagating the Himalayan blue poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia). However, the paradise that Mrs. Reford built was innovative in dozens of ways, and remains so to this day.
Co-sponsored by the Ottawa Garden Club and the Ottawa Horticultural Society. In English. Questions will be entertained in both official languages.
Information about the Jardins de Métis: www.jardinsmetis.com
See also Cultivating Canadian Gardens: The History of Gardening in Canada,
www.collectionscanada.ca/garden/index-e.html
The Belle Époque of Caledonia Springs, the Greatest Spa in Canada
Sunday, March 6
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (Room 156)
Admission: $10
Discover the glorious past of Caledonia Springs, the greatest spa in Canada during the Victorian era. Located between Ottawa and Montréal, the village welcomed thousands of Canadians and Americans who came to enjoy the waters and participate in local activities between 1835 and 1915.
Michel Prévost will present and discuss archival photographs, postcards and artifacts relating to Caledonia Springs.
Part of the Friends of the City of Ottawa Archives Ottawa History Lecture Series. In English and in French
Information:
John Heney, President,
Friends of the City of Ottawa Archives
Tel.: (613) 224-6888
E-mail: jjheney@netrover.com
"Ghostwriting? Or Lying in Stone? Can We Believe Roman Building Inscriptions?"
Tuesday, March 15
8 p.m. (Auditorium)
Free admission
James C. Anderson, Jr., University of Georgia, will give an illustrated lecture on the inscriptions on famous Roman monuments in Italy and Provence, such as Rome's Pantheon and the Maison Carrée at Nîmes. Dr. Anderson has discovered that the Romans were not always truthful and will give his reasons. A "revisionist" tour of the ancient remains of Roman Provence will give a new interpretation to the monuments found there.
Sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America, Ottawa Society, with the cooperation of the Canadian Institute for Mediterranean Studies.
Information: (613) 562-5800, ext. 1332. In English
The Art of the Hebrew Book
Sunday, April 3
2:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Free admission
The art of Hebrew printing remains a little-known field to historians of the book. This illustrated lecture guides us through the centuries, beginning after the introduction of Hebrew typography in 1470 in Italy, and explores the art and aesthetic of the Hebrew printed book, especially those from the different corners of Europe.
Brad Sabin Hill is Dean and Senior Research Librarian, YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, New York, and was the curator (1979-1989) of the Jacob M. Lowy Collection of rare Hebraica and Judaica in the former National Library of Canada. Hill also served as Head of the Hebrew Section in the British Library, London, and as a lecturer in Hebrew Bibliography at the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies. He is a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society.
Sponsored by the Council of the Jacob M. Lowy Collection. A reception follows the lecture.
In English. Questions will be entertained in both official languages.
Exploring the National Capital Region
Sunday, April 10
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (Room 156)
Admission: $10
Join author and freelance writer Katharine Fletcher as she presents a slide show highlighting buildings, cultural landscapes and natural spaces included in her new book, Capital Rambles: Exploring the National Capital Region as well as Capital Walks: Walking Tours of Ottawa, and Historical Walks: The Gatineau Park Story.
Copies of her books will be on sale.
Part of the Friends of the City of Ottawa Archives Ottawa History Lecture Series. In English
Information:
John Heney, President,
Friends of the City of Ottawa Archives
Tel.: (613) 224-6888
E-mail: jjheney@netrover.com
The Hittites and the Sea Peoples
Tuesday, April 19
8:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Free admission
Timothy P. Harrison, Associate Professor of Near Eastern Archaeology, Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, University of Toronto, presents the illustrated lecture The Hittites and the Sea Peoples: Cultural Interaction on the Plain of Antioch in Southeastern Turkey.
Sponsored by the Canadian Institute for Mediterranean Studies, Ottawa Chapter, the Embassy of Turkey and the Archaeological Institute of America, Ottawa Society. In English
A Little Slice of Britain
Thursday, April 28, 2005
(Room A and Room 154)
8:30 a.m.
Admission fee
The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO) presents a one-day seminar on United Kingdom resources. The presenters are Paul Blake and Maggie Loughran, leading genealogists from the Federation of Family History Societies of London and who will be available for consultation.
Registration is limited. In English
Information: (613) 234-2520
Email: queries@bifhsgo.ca
www.bifhsgo.ca
"Erin Go Bragh" Tea and Concert
Wednesday, March 16
1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Admission: $7
The Unforgettable Hearts grace Library and Archives Canada's stage with this sentimental and creative Irish show. Come out and sing along to your favourite Irish songs. Presented by the Senior Citizens Council of Ottawa.
Tickets and information:
The Senior Citizens Council,
250 City Centre Avenue, Suite 302,
(613) 234-8044
Antiquarian Book Auction
Friday, April 8
7:30 p.m. (Auditorium Foyer)
Free admission
The Friends of Library and Archives Canada's sixth antiquarian book auction features rare books and modern first editions. Viewing starts at 5:30 p.m., and the auction begins at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds of the auction will go to support Library and Archives Canada's collections.
Information: (613) 943-1544 or (613) 992-8304
www.collectionscanada.ca/friends/index-e.html
Alberta Scene
Thursday, April 28-Tuesday, May 10
Presented by the National Arts Centre and other partners, Alberta Scene is showcasing hundreds of established and emerging Alberta artists who will be performing at more than 95 events across the National Capital Region.
Library and Archives Canada is one of the venues where events are being offered over the 13-day celebration of the sights and sounds of Alberta.
www.albertascene.ca
Library and Archives Canada is a gathering place both real and virtual for everyone interested in Canada's heritage. Through an extensive collection, as well as exhibitions, special events, genealogical resources, and a dynamic Web site, Library and Archives Canada helps Canadians better understand how individuals, issues and events shape this country.
Events listed in this brochure are open to the public free of charge on a first-come, first-seated basis, unless otherwise noted. Tickets may be required for certain events.
All activities offered by Library and Archives Canada are presented in both official languages. However, our facilities are also used by other organizations who present their activities in the language(s) of their choice.
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