May and June 2006
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Exhibitions
May Events
June Events
Many Lives, Many Stories: A Tribute to Asian-Canadian Women
May 1, 2006, to March 26, 2007
From 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
West Corridor
Free admission
Library and Archives Canada is proud to present this selection of photographs, which depicts a few of the many women of Asian descent who call Canada home. Women from three cultural communities Japanese Canadians, Indian Canadians and Chinese Canadians are represented. The images offer a glimpse into the varied experiences and rich contributions of Asian-Canadian women to Canada's cultural heritage and multicultural society.
The Peter Winkworth Collection of Canadiana
Early Impressions of Quebec
May 16 to September 5, 2006
From 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
Exhibition Room C
Free admission
This travelling exhibition presents visual works from Quebec with a focus on developments in Canadian history as they relate to conflict and commerce, the geography of the land and the nature of its inhabitants, and the evolution of Canadian society.
A virtual exhibition of part of the Peter Winkworth Collection is also available for viewing online at www.collectionscanada.ca/art/050602_e.html
Promoting Canadian Authors
100 Years of McClelland & Stewart
June 13, 2006, to March 4, 2007
From 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
Exhibition Room D
Free admission
McClelland & Stewart Ltd., Canada's premier English publisher is currently celebrating its centenary. The company's contribution to Canadian society has been enormous and pervasive; it has also marketed and distributed thousands of other titles from foreign publishers. The story of McClelland & Stewart parallels the infancy, growth, and establishment of Canadian literature. Visitors will discover manuscripts, photos, books, and documentary art illustrating the history of the company and its impact on the development of Canadian literature.
Definitely the Opera: Roberto Devereux
Tuesday, May 2
7:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Admission minimum donation $12
Join us for musical splendour of Donizetti's Roberto Devereux brought to life through the realism of DVD. Presented by the Opera Lyra Ottawa Guild. Sponsored by Trattoria Caffé Italia and Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana Ltd.
Information
Opera Lyra Ottawa Guild, (613) 237-0409
Opera Lyra Ottawa, (613) 233-9200
www.operalyra.ca/guild/default-e.htm
Antiquarian Book Auction
Friday, May 5
7:00 p.m. (Auditorium Foyer)
Free admission
The Friends of Library and Archives Canada's seventh antiquarian book auction features rare books and modern first editions. Viewing starts at 5:30 p.m., and the auction begins at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds of the auction will go to support Library and Archives Canada collections.
Information: (613) 943-1544 or (613) 992-8304
friends.amis@lac-bac.gc.ca
www.collectionscanada.ca/friends/index-e.html
Ottawa Valley Literary Awards
Thursday, May 25
7:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
Free admission
In celebration of literary excellence in our community, awards will be presented to the winners of various local literary contests. Awards include the Ottawa Book Award, the Ottawa Public Library Short Story Award, the Archibald Lampman Award for Poetry, the Duncan Campbell Scott Non-Fiction Prose Award, the Audrey Jessup Award for Best Crime Short Story, the Canadian Authors Association National Capital Writing Award, the Valley Writers' Guild Joker Is Wild Award, City of Ottawa 55 Plus Short Story Award and the Ottawa Independent Writers Award. A reception follows the presentations. In English and French.
Broken English Writing Competition Awards
Monday, May 29
7:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Free admission
In partnership with the Broken English Theatre Company, CBC Television, CBC Radio One and the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization, Library and Archives Canada is pleased to present the Broken English Writing Competition Awards as part of the celebration of Asian Heritage Month. New Canadians were invited by the Broken English Theatre Company to write about their experience in Canada (prose or poetry); the winners will be honoured at the evening's event. In English.
Information:
Email: bet@magma.ca
www.brokenenglishtheatre.com
Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild's Book Arts Fair
Saturday, June 17
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Room A)
Free admission
The Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild's Book Arts Fair is being held in Ottawa for the second time. It offers an opportunity for bookbinders, book artists, paper makers, calligraphers and printers to meet the public and show off their art. The endless possibilities of paper are astonishing. In English and French.
Information:
www.cbbag.ca/about.html
Ottawa Storytellers
Thursdays, May 4 and June 1
7:30 p.m. (Room 156)
Free admission
The Ottawa Storytellers association host a series of story swaps, including both 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
Preserving Books and Paper for Collectors
Sunday, May 7
2:00 p.m. (Room 156)
Admission $10
As part of the Ottawa History Lecture Series, Ms. Kyla Ubbink, a book and paper conservator, offers practical tips, take home materials and demonstrates conservation techniques. Lecture presented by The Friends of the City of Ottawa Archives. In English.
For information contact
John Heney, President, (613) 224-6888
Email: jjheney@netrover.com
Adam Osinski Piano Recital
Friday, May 12
8:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Admission $20
The Polish-Canadian Women's Federation in Ottawa hosts a piano recital by Adam Osinski. Well-known in the Toronto area, this young Polish-Canadian virtuoso has mesmerized audiences with his skill and interpretation of the most challenging classical compositions.
Adam Osinski will perform music by Alkan, Stravinsky, Ravel and Chopin. Tickets available at the door or call (613) 739-8663.
Ottawa International Jazz Festival
Thursday, June 22 to Friday, June 30
4:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Admission charged
Library and Archives Canada is pleased to host the Ottawa International Jazz Festival's Connoisseur Series. Each of the concerts in the series will be presented in the auditorium at 4:30 p.m.
Information: www.ottawajazzfestival.com
Obachan's Garden
Monday, May 8
7:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Free admission
Celebrating the many contributions of Canadian Asian women, the Ottawa Asian Heritage Month Society in collaboration with Library and Archives Canada present the film Obachan's Garden (2001) by director Linda Ohama. This National Film Board documentary chronicles the life of the director's 103-year old grandmother, from her earlier years in Japan to her life in Canada, and is also a personal reflection of Japanese-Canadian history. The film, in English, will be followed by a guest speaker.
For more information (613) 596-5592,
mwu@rogers.com or www.asianheritagemonth.net
Chinese Restaurants, Three Continents
Tuesday, May 16
7:00 p.m. (Auditorium)
Admission $10
The Chinese Canadian National Council, Ottawa Chapter will screen the film Chinese Restaurants: Three Continents (2004) by Toronto filmmaker Cheuk Kwan, who will be present. This film continues his globe-spanning tour of Chinese restaurants with eye-opening stories from Madagascar, Norway and Canada (Outlook, Saskatchewan). In English.
Tickets are available at the Shanghai Restaurant (651 Somerset St. West), East Wind stores (802 Bank St. and 361 Richmond Rd.) and at the door. For advance tickets and further information (613) 261-0493.
Canadian Friends of Finland
Thursday, June 15
7:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
Admission $10
Premiere showing of We Dare to Dream, the story of Finnish immigration to Canada, by Karvonen Films of Edmonton. The film is in English and this showing is a benefit to raise money for the film production itself. Admission for this one-hour film is $10. There will also be a silent auction and a reception following.
Information at 613-828-7899 or www.canadianfriendsoffinland.ca
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