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December 06, 2006		ArtsAlive.ca gets a makeover! -- NAC performing arts education website re-launches with a fresh new look and easier-than-ever navigation ArtsAlive.ca
December 05, 2006		Award-winning Canadian violinist Karen Gomyo and renowned American conductor Andrew Litton both make their NAC Orchestra debuts in concerts on Dec. 14-15 $18.82, $38.64, $58.45, 68.36 with box seats at $82.22 (6% GST and Facility Fee included)
December 05, 2006		Hinterviews podcast - Celebrity Speakers - Paul Gross - 15.11.2006 Hinterviews is a monthly downloadable audio programme with Peter Hinton A series of interviews by Peter Hinton, Artistic Director of English Theatre at Canada's National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
December 05, 2006		NAC French Theatre podcast November 30, 2006 The podcasts are a great way to get to know more about the stage artists whose work is the heart and soul of our theatre season.
December 05, 2006		The NAC presents a Broadband jazz masterclass with saxophonist Joe Temperley on Dec. 12 Admission is free.
December 01, 2006		Measha Brueggergosman and Gaetan Laperriere to star in the tenth annual Black & White Opera Soiree benefiting the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Opera Lyra Ottawa Concert-only tickets for the Black & White Opera Soiree ($75, $65, and $50)
December 01, 2006		Ottawa’s Beckett Event continues with a screening of Prisonniers de Beckett at the Alliance Française gallery and performances of En attendant Godot in the NAC Theatre A film by Michka Saäl
December 01, 2006		Patrick Summers to conduct the National Arts Centre Orchestra at the tenth annual Black and White Opera Soiree Concert-only tickets are $75, $65, and $50.
November 30, 2006		The Ark: The Jacobethan Imagingation: from Riot to Restoration -- An extraordinary and ground-breaking theatre event taking place right now in Ottawa! An NAC English Theatre production in association with the National Theatre School of Canada
November 30, 2006		Deadline for applications for the NAC Young Composers Programme 2007 is December 11 Five composers will be selected by application to participate in this intense programme of study in the summer of 2007 at the NAC for 7 days (June 21-27, 2007).
November 29, 2006		National Arts Centre Orchestra and Pinchas Zukerman complete a highly successful Quebec Tour The NAC Orchestra performed a programme of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3, Jacques Hétu’s Symphony No. 3 and Brahms’ Symphony No. 2.
November 24, 2006		The Canadian Brass bring their famous brand of virtuosity and humour back to the NAC in concerts led by Alain Trudel from Nov. 30 to December 2 $28.73, $48.54, $54.49, $63.40 and $68.36, with box seats at $93.12 (GST and Facility Fee included)
November 23, 2006		Jack and Jacques will be there -- After a triumphant run in Quebec City, the Théâtre de la Bordée’s En attendant Godot comes to the NAC December 12-16, 2006 at 19:30 Tickets $31.50 to $50 ($17 to $26.25 for full-time students)
November 23, 2006		The National Arts Centre salutes the holiday season with The Nutcracker performed by Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal Tickets are $44.60, $56, $66.90, and $74.30 for adults, $23.75, $29.50, $35, and $38.75 for students (upon presentation of a valid student ID card)
November 21, 2006		Auditions Pinchas Zukerman, Music Director announces the following vacancy available starting 2007-2008 Season
November 21, 2006		BaladOCNA - 20.11.2006 - Franz-Paul Decker Each episode, Marjolaine Laroche (assistant principal double bass, NAC Orchestra) takes you backstage for an intimate, at times irreverent look at the day-to-day life of the orchestral musician.
November 20, 2006		Miron will be there -- L’Âge de la parole continues in the NAC Fourth Stage with a reading of poetry by Gaston Miron and music by Béla Bartók -- November 21 and 22 at 12:00 noon Tickets: Regular $16, Student $8
November 16, 2006		The National Arts Centre presents the North American premiere of a terrific triple bill by acclaimed U.K. choreographer-dancer Russell Maliphant Tickets are $44.50, $42, and $32.50 for adults and $23.50, $22.25, and $17.50 for students (upon presentation of a valid student ID card)
November 16, 2006		This season’s series of four Kinderconcerts begins this weekend on November 19 in the Panorama Room presented by the NAC Orchestra and Jeunesses Musicales Canada Bring cushions for the kids!Seating is on the floor.
November 15, 2006		Come Rough House with us! Andy Massingham brings his unique brand of physical theatre to the NAC for audiences of all ages! Tickets: $25-35
November 15, 2006		Geggie Concert Series -- John Geggie welcomes Christine Jensen and Gary Versace to the Fourth Stage at the National Arts Centre Saturday, November 18
November 15, 2006		Marie will be there -- Marie Brassard, creator of Jimmy, creature de rêve (Jimmy) and La Noirceur (The Darkness), returns to the NAC with Peepshow Tickets $31.50 regular, $17 full-time students
November 15, 2006		National Arts Centre adds the symphonic version of the rock opera Starmania to Quebec Scene event programme Tickets go on sale Monday, November 20 at 10:00
November 14, 2006		Paul Gross and Laurie Brown -- A speakers series worth celebrating! The NAC English Theatre Celebrity Speakers Series gets underway Chats are approximately 60 minutes, followed by a 30 minute question and answer session with the audience. -- $20
November 10, 2006		The NAC presents a Broadband jazz masterclass with vocalist Peter Eldridge on Nov. 15 Admission is free.
November 09, 2006		Belgium’s Les Ballets C. de la B., dancer-choreographer Koen Augustijnen, singer Steve Dugardin and an all-female string quartet perform IMPORT EXPORT at the National Arts Centre Tickets are $24 for adults and $13.25 for students (upon presentation of a valid student ID card).
November 09, 2006		NAC Orchestra violinist Brian Boychuk and his Chuckle Bros colleagues syndicated by Torstar Within a few short weeks, the duo had amassed several hundred written-out cartoons.
November 08, 2006		Capital Critics Circle announces 2005–06 award winners The NAC French Theatre collaborated on three of the four winning productions.
November 08, 2006		NAC French Theatre podcast November 8, 2006 the podcasts are a great way to get to know more about the stage artists whose work is the heart and soul of our theatre season
November 08, 2006		Ottie Lockey receives National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring The award consists of $2,500 and a specially designed sculpture.
November 07, 2006		BaladOCNA - 07.11.2006 - Freelance musician Each episode, Marjolaine Laroche (assistant principal double bass, NAC Orchestra) takes you backstage for an intimate, at times irreverent look at the day-to-day life of the orchestral musician.
November 06, 2006		Governor General’s Award winning playwright John Mighton’s The Little Years opens at NAC English Theatre from $30.00 to $63.00; Students (with valid student card) may purchase half-price tickets in person at the Box Office.
October 31, 2006		NACOcast for October 31: The Protean Tuba The NACOcast is a bi-weekly downloadable audio programme with host Christopher Millard, principal bassoon, NAC Orchestra.
October 31, 2006		Pierre Lebeau will be there -- La Fin de Casanova by Marina Tsvetayeva, translated by André Markovicz and directed by Denis Marleau Tickets $31.50 regular, $17 full-time students
October 31, 2006		Pinchas Zukerman leads the NAC Orchestra in a pre-Quebec Tour programme of Mozart, Hétu and Haydn on Nov. 8-9 $18.82, $38.64, $58.45, 68.36 with box seats at $82.22
October 27, 2006		The NAC English Theatre brings One Yellow Rabbit to share a one week version of their acclaimed Summer Lab Intensive with artists in Eastern Canada The Lab is for professional artists in Eastern Canada and will take place from October 30 to November 3, 2006.
October 25, 2006		AQCT presents its 2005–06 “Critics’ Choice” Awards -- Two winning productions to be staged at the NAC Learn more...
October 25, 2006		Bouge de là will be there -- Montreal’s Bouge de là returns to the NAC with CHUT!! November 4 and 5 in the NAC Studio Tickets $12 (children and adults)
October 25, 2006		Hinterviews podcast -- Peter Hinton interviews Blake Brooker Hinterviews is a series of interviews by Peter Hinton, Artistic Director of English Theatre at Canada's National Arts Centre in Ottawa
October 24, 2006		National Arts Centre Orchestra led by Music Director Pinchas Zukerman embarks on Quebec Tour, Nov. 11 to 20, 2006, including 60 educational events A distinguishing feature of any National Arts Centre Orchestra tour is educational outreach to children and youth.
October 23, 2006		NAC Summer Music Institute alumnus wins concertmaster position at Symphony Nova Scotia Mr. Uchida will take up his concertmaster position next season.
October 20, 2006		Marjolaine Laroche hosts BaladOCNA podcast Marjolaine Laroche (assistant principal double bass, NAC Orchestra) takes you backtgae for an intimate, at times irreverent look at the day-to-day life of the orchestral musician.
October 19, 2006		International superstar Harry Belafonte to host the tenth annual Black & White Opera Soiree benefitting the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Opera Lyra Ottawa Concert-plus tickets are $175 for the concert and the post-concert party.
October 17, 2006		MoucheTaBouche: Gypsy fire with a French accent Tickets: $15 regular, $12 student (on presentation of valid student ID)