Watch the Stars come out for
April 23, 2002 -
After a one-year hiatus, the AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO) is
pleased and proud to announce a star-studded line-up for the sixth
edition of "The Stage For AIDS / Les ARTS pour la vie". This
year's fundraising benefit, produced by the ACO, in association
with the National Arts Centre, will be presented in the NAC's
Southam Hall on Monday, June 17, 2002 at 8.00 p.m.
The ACO welcomes the pharmaceutical group, GlaxoSmithKline in
partnership with Shire Biochem, as the Presenting Sponsor for this
annual benefit, which is now the ACO's premiere fundraising
event. Ottawa's principal HIV/AIDS front-line service agency,
the ACO delivers programs and services to people living with HIV/AIDS
and their families, as well as providing education, community
outreach and advocacy programs to help reduce the spread of HIV.
The ACO and the NAC are very excited about this year's
line-up of top Canadian artists, who collectively make up a
wonderfully diverse mix of outstanding talent, including:
The Canadian Brass - The fab five virtuosi quintet, Joe
Burgstaller, Ryan Anthony, Jeff Nelsen, Gene Watts and Chuck
Daellenbach;
Jimmy Rankin - Multiple East Coast Music Awards winner, and
2002 Juno nominee, this former leader of The Rankin Family is now
solo with a startling roots rock sound;
O Vertigo Danse - Artistic Director, Ginette Laurin, brings
an excerpt from LUNA, the latest creation of Montreal's
contemporary dance company;
Carol Welsman - Internationally acclaimed jazz singer and
pianist, accompanied by Ottawa-bassist, John Geggie;
Thirteen Strings - Ottawa's favourite chamber
ensemble, conducted by Jean-François Rivest, and featuring NAC
Orchestra principal oboe, Charles Hamann;
Michelle Wright - With over 30 major music awards, 23 top
ten hits, this famed country singer has recently been dabbling with
pop music.....but you haven't heard anything yet!!
Ron Sexsmith - Internationally hailed roots
singer-songwriter, praised by heavyweights Rod Stewart, Elvis
Costello and Paul McCartney;
Robert Michaels - Juno nominated guitarist/song writer is
back by popular demand, and this time he'll sing;
Brent Bambury - CBC Radio Host of "All In A Day"
will be one of the co-hosts for the evening.
We are also delighted to announce our Honorary Chair for the show
this year is Ottawa's energetic and popular mayor, Bob
Chiarelli.
A departure from previous years, the pre-show champagne Gala
Reception will be held this year on the NAC Terrace and will be
hosted by Marlen Cowpland, as well as the post-show "Meet the
Artists" party, exclusively for those who have purchased the $150.00
Gala tickets. Gala tickets are ONLY available from the AIDS Committee
of Ottawa by calling 238-5014
Regular tickets for The Stage For AIDS are currently on
sale at the NAC box office and through TicketMaster (755-1111), for
$25, $50 and $75.00.
In addition to the Presenting Sponsor, GlaxoSmith Kline and Shire
Biochem, other major sponsors include: Iridium Creative Marketing +
Design, CBC Radio, The Ottawa Citizen, CJOH-TV, Capital Xtra, M.O.M.
Printing, Loeb, Atlas Wines, Gowling Lafleur Henderson.
