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What's On
March and April 2008
For previous editions please visit the What's On Archives.
All activities take place at 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, unless otherwise indicated.
Exhibitions
Until March 24, 2008
Until March 30, 2008
Until June 8, 2008
Until August 10, 2008
Glenn Gould: The Sounds of Genius
(Canadian Museum of Civilization)
Until September 1, 2008
Activities
March 4
March 6
March 8
March 11
Kaleidoscope (lecture)
March 19
March 28 to April 6
April 3
April 6
April 11
April 11
Kaleidoscope (lecture)
April 12 to 19
April 13
Exhibitions
Until March 24, 2008
Spirit and Intent: Understanding Aboriginal Treaties
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Exhibition Room C
Free
Library and Archives Canada is proud to present this exhibition which showcases a selection of treaty documents and artifacts dating from the 1600s to the 1990s.
Discover some of our country's most important heritage records and gain insight into the voices, values and visions behind these agreements.
www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/whats-on/treaties-exhibition/index-e.html
Until March 30, 2008
Cultural Celebrities of Quebec
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.
Until June 8, 2008
The Order of Canada: They Desire a Better Country
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.
Until August 10, 2008
Glenn Gould: The Sounds of Genius
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Gatineau, Quebec
A true musical genius, Glenn Gould is Canada's most celebrated and controversial classical pianist. This exhibition brings his legacy back to life with an unparalleled assortment of objects, videos and sound recordings. Come see why Glenn Gould still inspires and fascinates the world today.
This exhibition is presented at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec, in partnership with Library and Archives Canada.
www.civilization.ca/cmc/gould/gould01e.html
Until September 1, 2008
In Your Face: The People's Portrait Project
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Exhibition Room B
Free
Organized by the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), this exhibition includes portraits by amateurs and professionals, children and adults and is presented by the Portrait Gallery of Canada.
Activities
March 4
Explore La Traviata
7 p.m.
Auditorium
$50
Learn about the history, music and key themes of the opera with host Ingemar Korjus. Afterwards, meet some of the principal artists in Opera Lyra Ottawa's production of the opera to be performed at the National Arts Centre.
Hosted by the Opera Lyra Ottawa Guild and Opera Lyra Ottawa. Early reservations are recommended.
In English
613-233-9200, ext. 334
www.operalyra.ca/guild
March 6 and April 3
Story Swaps
7 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
March 8
LAC Forum on Canadian Democracy
9 a.m.
Auditorium
Registration required
The LAC Forum on Canadian Democracy and the Status of Women Canada present a day of dialogue to examine the issues surrounding women and Canadian democracy and also aboriginal women and government. Activities include panel discussions, a fiddler and a historical film. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/democracy/index-e.html
rsvp@lac-bac.gc.ca
March 11 and April 11
Kaleidoscope
2 p.m.
Room 156
Free
Kaleidoscope is a series of public talks given by Library and Archives Canada collection specialists. In March, the spotlight is on works from local women authors to celebrate International Women's Day. The topic for April is the second phase of our virtual exhibition Project Naming, the identification of Inuit from our photograph collection.
Sponsored by The Friends of Library and Archives Canada
Bilingual
613-943-1544 or 613-992-8304
Outaouais Film Festival
March 17, 19 and 20
Auditorium
7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Tickets $8 (at the door)
The 10th annual Outaouais Film Festival, which will be held from March 14 to 21, offers moviegoers the opportunity to see 52 films from 17 countries screened in various venues across the National Capital Region.
Six films will be presented in the auditorium of Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street in Ottawa.
Monday, March 17
7 p.m.: Le Peuple invisible (documentary in French)
9 p.m.: Le dernier continent (documentary in French)
Wednesday, March 19
7 p.m.: La ligne brisée (drama in French)
9 p.m.: Borderline (psychological drama in French)
Thursday, March 20
7 p.m.: Two days in Paris (romantic comedy in English with sub-titles in French)
9 p.m.: Family Motel (drama in English with sub-titles in French)
Festival website www.offestival.com/2008/calendrier-eng.html
March 28 to April 6
Latin American Film Festival
7 p.m.
Auditorium
Tickets $10 General admission or $6 CFI members/seniors/students/Friends of LAC
The Canadian Film Institute presents the best of contemporary Latin American film at their 12th annual celebration of cinema from the south. All films are Ottawa premieres.
All films in their original language with English subtitles
613-232-6727
www.cfi-icf.ca
April 6 and April 13
Lohengrin and Parsifal
1 p.m.
Room 156
Minimum contribution $15 or $25 (for both)
The Opera Lyra Ottawa Guild presents on DVD "Early and Late Wagner Updated for the 21st Century," hosted by Wilkie Kushner. The productions of Lohengrin (2006) and Parsifal (2005) are directed by Nicholas Lehnhoff and conducted by Kent Nagano.
English subtitles
613-233-9200, ext. 334
www.operalyra.ca/guild
April 11
Jesse Winchester Concert
8 p.m.
Auditorium
Tickets $30
Nutshell Music, in partnership with Glowing Hearts Records and sponsored by CKCU FM and the Ottawa Citizen present a series of concerts hosted by Charlie Sohmer. This evening's concert features Jesse Winchester with Bill Bourne.
Ticket information available at www.nutshellmusic.com
April 12 to 19
Ottawa International Writers Festival, Spring Edition
Auditorium
Admission charged
The Ottawa International Writers Festival hosts writers from around the world, including the finest voices in fiction, poetry, nonfiction, film and drama.
In English
613-562-1243
www.writersfestival.org
Information
All activities and exhibitions presented by Library and Archives Canada are offered in both official languages. Other organizations also use our facilities to present their own activities in the language(s) of their choice.
Telephone
613-996-5115
1-866-578-7777
TTY
613-992-6969
1-866-299-1699
Subscription
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Email
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