February 03, 2004 -

Ottawa -- The National Arts Centre is thrilled to be launching a brand new  programme designed specifically to meet the social, networking and cultural needs of career-oriented arts-lovers in the Nation’s Capital, Connect Live!

Everyone knows how important networking is to career advancement.  But how to go about it?  And if you have a busy career, when is there ever time to socialize, never mind squeeze a little culture into your calendar?

That’s why the NAC is proud to announce Connect Live! A painless way to get together with friends, make new business contacts, enjoy a light bite and see a terrific performance at the NAC at a discounted ticket price – you show up and we take care of the rest!  We’ll choose a fun meeting place, introduce you to other “connectors,” feed you and get you to the NAC on time.  What could be easier!

The first Connect Live event will take place on Thursday, February 26. Following a theme of “All things Brit and Beatleful,” the evening will kick off at the Earl of Sussex pub on Sussex Drive.  “Connectors” will have an opportunity to meet new and old contacts and friends in a relaxed, informal and fun atmosphere, learn more about the featured performance, and enjoy the luxury of a ride to the NAC on a pre-arranged  bus (no need to worry about parking or enjoying your drink). 

And then into the NAC’s wonderful Southam Hall for an evening of great music featuring everything Fab Four interpreted by the hugely popular, witty and inventive jazzman extraordinaire, John Pizzarelli, accompanied by the NAC Orchestra.

This is an evening destined to be the start of something beautiful.

If you’d like to find out more about Connect Live! or to register online now, visit the NAC website at www.nac-cna.ca/connectlive/

Connect Live Now!

For more information about Connect Live! contact:
Laura Denker
Publicity and Media Relations Coordinator,
NAC English Theatre
(613) 947-7000 ext. 389;
ldenker@nac-cna.ca

Troy Cross
Marketing Coordinator
(613) 947-7000 ext. 323;
tcross@nac-cna.ca