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Posted Mar 12, 2010 By EMC News
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Carrie Underwood with special guest Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia plays Scotiabank Place Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit the box office or www.capitaltickets.ca
Billy Talent brings its rocking sound to Scotiabank Place March 26. For tickets, visit www.capitaltickets.ca.
Canadian rockers Nickelback will rock Scotiabank Place April 11. For tickets, visit www.capitaltickets.ca.
Canadian crooner Michael Bublé, with special guest Naturally 7, plays Scotiabank Place Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets at the door or by visiting www.capitaltickets.ca.
THEATRE
The Ottawa Little Theatre presents 'Memory of Water', a play by Shelagh Stephenson, directed by Geoff Gruson, Feb. 16 - March 6, at 8p.m. and a Sunday Matinee Feb. 28 at 2p.m. Tickets at the box office or by calling 613-233-8948. Rated 14A - must be accompanied by an adult.
DANCE
Scottish Country Dancing: 7:30 p.m. Mondays at various locations. Instruction provided, no partner needed. For more information, call 613-729-6198.
Fifty Plus Ballroom and Line Dancing: 1-3 p.m. Mondays/Fridays at the RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr. 613-731-8366, 613-736-6206.
LIVE MUSIC
Brookstreet Hotel's Options Bar, 525 Legget Dr., in Kanata offers live music this Friday and Saturday nights. Call 613.271.3560 or visit www.brookstreet.ca for more information.
Cathedral Arts is pleased to announce that Duo Brazil, the exciting new ensemble created by Ottawa's internationally renowned soprano, Donna Brown, along with guitar virtuoso, Andrew Mah in 2007, will perform music of Brazil at Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa, 420 Sparks St., on March 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available through the Cathedral Arts office at 613-567-1787 (kindly leave a message).
OTHER EVENTS
Books for Blooms book drop off March 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your used books would be greatly appreciated for our used book sale on June 26-27. Proceeds benefit the Ornamental Gardens, Arboretum and Shelter Belt of the Central Experimental Farm. Please no encyclopedias, magazines, text books, or condensed books. East exit off the Prince of Wales traffic circle, white and green building.
Ottawa Independent Writers are holding a social networking workshop. Confused about Facebook? Clueless about Twitter? Not sure how to connect to LinkedIn? On March 13, Ottawa writer/editor Murray McGregor and David Shaw of Ottawa's Workplace . Attendees should have a basic understanding of computers, web browsing and e-mail. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Library and Archives Canada, Room 156, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa. Info and registration: membership@oiw.ca, www.oiw.ca, or (613) 731-3873.
Take in a Dinner Lecture "Mental Health: A New Frame of Understanding" with Marion Wright March 22 at 6 p.m. at Cathedral Hall, Christ Church Cathedral, 420 Sparks St.) (at Bronson). Tickets by calling 613-567-1787 (kindly leave a message),
The Jewish community is cordially invited to celebrate the Festival of Freedom at free community Seders. Through the generosity of our donors and in partnership with Young Israel and Valley Stream Manor, Jewish Family Services is proud to host Passover Seders on both nights for babies to bubbies of all ages! Baseline/Richmond- Monday, March 29 7-9 p.m., Carling/Queensway area -Tuesday, March 30 8:30-approximately to midnight. Reservations a must. Call 613-722-2225 no later than Tuesday March 23.
The Harlem Globetrotters are primed to showcase their eye-popping 2010 "Magical Memories" World Tour in Ottawa on Saturday, April 3, with the wholesome family entertainment known worldwide for thrilling fans young and old and making cherished family memories. Tickets are available by phone at 613-599-FANS or 877-788-FANS or online at www.capitaltickets.ca. Individual ticket information can also be found on the Harlem Globetrotters' official Web site: www.harlemglobetrotters.com, as well as info on group and scout tickets.
WWE Smackdown, featuring WWE stars like Edge, Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho, Kane and more, takes place May 18 at Scotiabank Place. For tickets, visit the box office or www.captitaltickets.ca.
Montreal Botanical Garden Escorted Bus Tour. Visit the Gardens, Old Montreal and the Jean Talon Market with Friends of the Central Experimental Farm, July 6 and 7. Early bird discount and payment plan. Information/register 613-230-3276.
MUSEUMS
The National Gallery of Canada presents Maurice Denis: Journeys from Jan. 13 to April 20. Denis was a member of the Nabis group of painters. Influenced by Catholic subjects and images of Italy, Denis illustrated many books, including classic works by poet Paul Verlaine and novelist André Gide. For tickets, visit the museum box office or call 613-998-8888 or 1-888-541-8888.
Ottawa Collects Edward Burne-Jones, Gallery C218A at the National Gallery of Canada until April 25.
NEW ART SHOWS
Afghanistan Hidden Treasures is on at the Canadian Museum of Civilization until March 28. This acclaimed exhibition showcases treasures that miraculously survived war and chaos in Afghanistan. These stunning objects, from the National Museum in Kabul, were hidden for 20 years by a group of brave Afghans. Today, they shine anew in this special and unique exhibition.
The C4 Gallery has now set up shop at the Shenkman Arts Centre. True to its name the four Cs stand for contemporary, conceptual, compartmental, community Ottawa's newest gallery is a unique one-of-a-kind mobile exhibit that brings art directly to people. The C4 Gallery can be viewed free of charge until March 19 at the Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard.
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