May and June 2007
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All activities take place at 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, unless otherwise indicated.
Exhibitions
Activities
Exhibitions
June 1 to May 11, 2008
The Order of Canada: They Desire a Better Country
From 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
East Lobby Wall
Free
Library and Archives Canada in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Canadian honours system with a selection of photographs depicting recipients of the Order of Canada.
June 1 to August 6, 2007
Constitution 1982: The 25th Anniversary
From 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Exhibition Room C
Free
Library and Archives Canada will mark the 25th anniversary of the patriation of the Constitution by offering a rare chance to see the 1982 Proclamation signed by Queen Elizabeth II. Discover the story of this landmark document.
Until October 28, 2007
Literary Landscapes of French Canada
From 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Exhibition Room D
Free
Journey across Canada through the works and archival documents of Francophone authors from New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, western Canada and the Northwest Territories. Actual places inspire these writers, and through the magic of their words, they create settings that take on symbolic or mythic qualities. Examine archival documents-manuscripts, annotated typescripts, personal diaries and photographs--to embark on a journey into their world.
Until March 30, 2008
Cultural Celebrities of Quebec
From 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
West Corridor
Free
An exhibition of portraits is presented in recognition of Quebec artists, from all disciplines, who have made exceptional contributions to Quebec culture. The artists and groups highlighted are André Brassard, Gilles Carle, Ludmilla Chiriaeff, le Cirque du Soleil, Leonard Cohen, Yvon Deschamps, Céline Dion, Maureen Forrester, Gratien Gélinas, Oliver Jones, Jean Paul Lemieux, Édouard Lock, Louise Lecavalier, Guy Mauffette, Norman McLaren, Alanis Obomsawin, Denise Pelletier, Jean-Paul Riopelle and Michel Tremblay.
Activities
Quebec Scene
May 2
Constantinople
8 p.m.
Auditorium
$20
The city of Constantinople was the legendary crossroads of Eastern and Western culture. This group's interpretations of songs from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance draw on their knowledge of classical Persian and ancient European music that leaves plenty of room for improvisation and creativity. Constantinople is now tackling North America with its Terra Nostra project, exploring 17th-century Mexican music with musicians from the Veracruz region.
Quebec Scene is a multidisciplinary arts festival organized by the National Arts Centre. Tickets are available at the National Arts Centre.
May 3
Jorane
8 p.m.
Auditorium
$20
The Parisian press has compared her to Tori Amos, Sinead O'Connor and Loreena McKennitt, but Jorane defies classification. Often singing in a language of her own invention, somewhere between onomatopoeia and automatism, a language that breaks all the boundaries, this virtuoso cellist has been acclaimed across Canada and internationally, from Europe to Japan. A musical approach that draws on classical and neo-Celtic traditions.
Quebec Scene is a multidisciplinary arts festival organized by the National Arts Centre. Tickets are available at the National Arts Centre.
May 4
Liu Fang
8 p.m.
Auditorium
$20
Winner of the prestigious 2006 Coup de coeur award for outstanding recording from France's Académie Charles Cros, this young Montréal artist from the Chinese province of Yunnan, is a virtuoso of the pipa and the Guzheng sitar. She is a graceful performer, caressing her instrument to release ethereal melodies that reveal its full range of delicate expression.
Quebec Scene is a multidisciplinary arts festival organized by the National Arts Centre. Tickets are available at the National Arts Centre.
May 5
Oliver Jones Trio
8 p.m.
Auditorium
$35
Internationally acclaimed piano legend Oliver Jones is one of Canada's finest musicians. He and his longtime friend Oscar Peterson were among the greats who defined the golden age of jazz in Montréal. He announced his official "retirement" in 1999 but his adoring fans would have none of it, and by popular demand he's embarked on a second career with undiminished energy and élan.
Quebec Scene is a multidisciplinary arts festival organized by the National Arts Centre. Tickets are available at the National Arts Centre.
May 3, 21 and June 7, 18
Story Swaps
7:30 p.m.
Room 156
Free
The Story Swaps are organized by the Ottawa Storytellers for both members and the general public. Storytellers of all levels, from beginner to expert, share and enjoy stories in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
In English
www.ottawastorytellers.ca
May 5 and 6
A Weigl Festival
Room 156
Members $35/Non-members $40
Experience three operas selected from the series of opera films produced by Slovakian director Petr Weigl. The Opera Lyra Ottawa Guild presents Eugene Onegin at 2:30 p.m. on May 5; The Turn of the Screw at 2:30 p.m. on May 6; and Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk at 6 p.m. on May 6. There will be a break of about one hour between the May 6 performances during which we will serve a light supper. Hosted by Wilkie Kushner.
In English
RSVP 613-233-9200, ext. 334
www.operalyra.ca
May 6, 11 and 21
Tulip Festival
Auditorium
Free
Celebrate the magic of animation by viewing films from the National Film Board of Canada.
English screenings:
May 6 at 1 p.m.
May 11 at 9 p.m.
May 21 at 12:30 p.m.
French screenings:
May 6 at 3 p.m.
May 11 at 7 p.m.
May 21 at 2:30 p.m.
The May 21 screenings will be held in conjunction with simultaneous bilingual animation workshops for children seven years old and older.
May 8
La Traviata (Verdi)
7 p.m.
Auditorium
Minimum donation $12
Join us for an evening of musical splendour brought to life through the realism of DVD. Presented by the Opera Lyra Ottawa Guild as part of their "Definitely the Opera" series. Sponsored by Trattoria Caffé Italia and Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana Ltd.
In Italian with English sub-titles
Tickets: 613-233-9200, ext. 334
www.operalyra.ca
May 14
I Am the Canadian Delegate
7 p.m.
Auditorium
Free
I Am the Canadian Delegate is the film biography of Douglas Jung, Canada's first Chinese Canadian Member of Parliament. Presented in cooperation with the Department of Canadian Heritage; Library and Archives Canada; and the Asian Heritage Month Society.
In English
May 16
An Evening with Michael Ondaatje
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium
Tickets: $12 General Admission / $10 Student or Senior / $8 Festival Member
Ottawa's Elizabeth Hay hosts an evening with Booker Prize Winner Michael Ondaatje reading from his eagerly anticipated new novel, Divisadero, and answering audience questions.
Presented by the Ottawa International Writers Festival and Collected Works
In English
613-562-1243
www.writersfestival.org/
May 18
Historica Fair
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Room A and Lobby
Free
Library and Archives Canada will host the Ontario Provincial Historica Fair. One hundred winning projects by students from the Ontario Regional Fairs will be exhibited in the sunken lobby and Room A. These Fairs offer students the opportunity to explore and celebrate many aspects of our Canadian heritage. Students will be on hand to interpret their projects to visitors.
In English and French
Information
Morwenna White 1-800-567-1867 ext. 238 or mwhite@histori.ca
May 25
Ottawa Bach Choir
8 p.m.
Auditorium
Tickets (Concert only) Reserved seating $35
Tickets (Reserved and Reception) $100
In preparation for their return to Europe in June, the Ottawa Bach Choir will perform their "European Extravaganza" concert to launch their tour repertoire for Ottawa audiences. Works by Bach, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Whitacre and Hogan, among others, will be performed. This concert will be hosted by CBC producer, Rob Clipperton, and will be followed by a reception.
Tickets available at:
Leading Note, 370 Elgin Street
Compact Music, 190 and 785-A Bank Street
CD Warehouse, all locations
Information
613-270-1015
www.ottawabachchoir.ca
May 28
Broken English Writing Competition Awards
7 p.m.
Auditorium
Free
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
bet@magma.ca
www.brokenenglishtheatre.com
June 2 and 3
Doors Open Ottawa
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ground Floor
Free
For the first time, Library and Archives Canada will be participating in Doors Open Ottawa, a weekend celebration of our architectural heritage when historic and architecturally significant buildings open their doors to the public. Come and visit us at 395 Wellington Street!
613-996-5115
www.ottawa.ca/residents/heritage/doorsopen/
June 13
Writers' Reading
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium
Free
Writers Wayde Compton and Denise Boucher will read from their work and discuss it. The reading is part of the Conference "Taking A Stand: A Conference on Activism in Canadian Cultural Archives."
In English and French
June 14
Eye on the Guy
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium
Free
Philip Lewis and Jean-François Monette's documentary film Eye on the Guy: Alan B. Stone & the Age of Beefcake traces the life of the male physique photographer, who lived and worked in Montréal until his death in 1992.
After the screening Philip Lewis (co-director) and Ross Higgins (founding member of Québec Gay Archives) are in dialogue with Randall Ware (Library and Archives Canada).
In English
General Information
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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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