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Calendar of Events
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All activities take place at 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, unless otherwise indicated.
Exhibitions
Until September 7, 2009
Until March 16, 2009
Until April 30, 2009
Activities
March 1
Film: Battle of Wills
March 3
March 5
March 5
March 5
March 6
March 7
March 7 and 8
March 9
March 10
March 10
March 12
March 13
March 14
March 14
Film: My Father's Studio
March 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
March 14
March 16
March 17
March 20
Films: Le nœud de cravate, Killing Time and Lustrale
(Held at the National Gallery of Canada)
March 21
March 23
Film: Against the Tide
March 24
March 25 to April 5
March 30, 31 and April 1 and 3
Films: Lunchtime Shorts
March 31
April 2
April 2
April 4
April 4
Living Lightly Film Screening CANCELLED
April 6
April 19
April 20
April 23
April 24
April 25
April 26
April 28
April 29
May 14
Molly Peacock and Craig Poile (Book launch)
May 17 and June 7
June 9 and 10
Exhibitions
Until September 7, 2009
"We were so far away..." The Inuit Experience of Residential Schools
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Exhibition Room C
Free
The Legacy of Hope Foundation, in partnership with the Aboriginal Healing Foundation and Library and Archives Canada, has produced its second exhibition on residential schools. The exhibition uses the oral testimonies of eight Inuit Survivors to portray the collective Inuit experience of residential schools. Photographs from the personal collections of each Survivor and from nine Canadian church and public archives poignantly illustrate their collective and individual experiences.
For additional resources at LAC please visit:
Project Naming
www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/inuit/index-e.html
Project Naming is a trilingual Web exhibition containing a searchable photographic database available in English, French and Inuktitut. The goal of this project is the identification of Inuit portrayed in some of the photographic collections of Library and Archives Canada (LAC). New information is added to the archival records of these historical photographs and made available in the database of the Project Naming Web exhibition.
Until March 16, 2009
Québec
1608-2008
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
East Lobby Wall
Free
Library and Archives Canada has numerous oil paintings, watercolours, drawings, prints, posters, and even medals, depicting Québec.
To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the city's founding, we are showcasing four representative images selected from our documentary art collection.
Until April 30, 2009
Family Portraits: immigration and identity
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Exhibition Room B
Free
New immigrant families explore issues of identity and citizenship through portraiture. Local participants worked with an artist-facilitator, also an immigrant, to create multigenerational family portraits. The portraits from local participants and those from a parallel project in Halifax are displayed.
This project reflects the participants' collective and individual journeys in coming to Canada and is presented by the Portrait Gallery of Canada in collaboration with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
Activities
March 1
Film: Battle of Wills
Doors open at 7:00 p.m., screening at 7:30 p.m., panel discussion at 8:30 p.m.
Auditorium
Free
Part historical mystery, part sci-fi thriller, this documentary film tells the compelling story of the Sanders portrait, a painting whose owner claims it is the only image of Shakespeare taken from life.
Presented by the Portrait Gallery of Canada, a program of Library and Archives Canada, in collaboration with director Anne Henderson, producer Nathalie Barton and InformAction Films, Montréal.
The film is in English only. Simultaneous translation for the panel discussion.
March 3
The Invisible Nation and panel discussion
6:30 p.m.
Auditorium
Free admission, donations are appreciated
The Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Movement Ottawa presents the film The Invisible Nation, winner of the 2008 Jutra for Best Documentary, directed by Richard Desjardins and Robert Monderie. The evening will start with an opening ceremony conducted by Dr. William Commanda, respected 95-year-old Algonquin Elder and Founder of Circle of All Nations.
After the film will be a panel discussion with Claudette Commanda, Algonquin, Anishinabeg, National Coordinator of First Nations Confederacy of Cultural Education Centre and the film directors Richard Desjardins and Robert Monderie.
Coffee and snacks will be served, please bring your own cups.
http://ipsmo.wordpress.com/
www3.nfb.ca/collection/films/fiche/?id=55672
March 4
Official launch of "We were so far away…" The Inuit Experience of Residential Schools
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Main lobby and Exhibition Room C
Free
The Legacy of Hope Foundation, together with the Aboriginal Healing Foundation and Library and Archives Canada, invite you to attend the official opening of the Foundation's second exhibition on residential schools.
March 5
International Women's Day
5:30 p.m.
Exhibition Room A and lobby
Tickets $25, must be purchased in advance
Join the Canadian Federation of University Women Ottawa and the Ottawa Council of Women for a celebration to mark this important date. The evening will feature speakers and entertainment focusing on the accomplishments of women past and present and highlight possibilities for gaining women voice and representation in the new millennium.
In English
For tickets contact glenda.levesque@rogers.com or call 613-692-4778
March 5
Film: The Defenders of Riga
7 p.m.
Auditorium
$10 non-members, $6 CFI members, students, seniors (65+) ID required.
This special screening is presented by the Canadian Film Institute, the Embassy of Latvia and the Baltic Film Festival in Canada.
In Latvian, with English subtitles
Tickets are available at the door 30 minutes before screening
www.cfi-icf.ca/index.php?option=com_cfi&task=showscreening&id=150
613-232-6727
March 5
Story Swaps
7 p.m.
Room 156
Free
The Story Swaps are organized by the Ottawa Storytellers group for their members and the general public. The stage is open for everyone to share their stories and to enjoy hearing stories in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
In English
www.ottawastorytellers.ca/index.php
March 6
Piano Concert
6 p.m.
Auditorium
Free
The Embassy of Ecuador presents a piano concert of classic Ecuadorian music played by Ecuadorian, Marcelo Ortiz, who has spent the past 20 years living in the city of Québec.
March 7
Archangel
7 p.m.
Auditorium
Admission $10 non-members, $6 CFI members, students, seniors (65+) ID required
The Canadian Film Institute presents in collaboration with the Winnipeg Film Group, a restored 35mm Guy Madden film. Print restoration made possible by the AV Preservation Trust.
Tickets available at the door 30 minutes before screening
In English
www.cfi-icf.ca/index.php?option=com_cfi&task=showscreening&id=117
613-232-6727
March 7 and 8
The Films of Jean-Daniel Lafond
7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Auditorium
Admission $10 non-members, $6 CFI members, students, seniors (65+) ID required
The Canadian Film Institute presents a series of films by Jean-Daniel Lafond. All films in their original language, some with English subtitles
Tickets available at the door 30 minutes before screening
www.cfi-icf.ca/index.php?option=com_cfi&task=showevent&id=19
613-232-6727
March 9
Remembering Tibet
Doors open 6 p.m.
Auditorium
Tickets $20 or (2 for $35)
The Ottawa Palyul Dharma Centre presents a musical variety evening in support of Tibetan refugee children. Activities include the Garrett Leaver Jazz Trio; a Himalayan bazaar, an archival documentary on Tibet, and an archival photo exhibition.
In English
ottawapalyulcentre@gmail.com
613-521-5697
www.palyulottawa.myevent.com
March 9
Sailing the Atlantic to the Baltic and beyond
7:30 p.m.
Room 156
Admission: members free, non-members $5
A member of the Canadian and Turkish Women's Association of Ottawa, Britta A. Jarvis and her husband Michael Jarvis will give an illustrated talk on their experiences sailing from the Caribbean to the Baltic and the Mediterranean.
In English
www.catwao.ca
March 10
Ottawa Irish Festival Launch
6:30 p.m.
Main lobby
Free
The Irish Society of the National Capital Region and Library and Archives Canada will host the 2009 Ottawa Irish Festival. His Worship Larry O'Brien, Mayor of Ottawa will read the Proclamation to launch the festivities in the presence of His Excellency Declan Kelly, Ambassador of Ireland.
In English
March 10
Irish Music Festival
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium Foyer
Tickets $17.50
A night of music, dancers and the Ottawa Celtic Choir, hosted by the Irish Society of the National Capital Region.
In English
www.irishsocietyncr.com/eventsIrishFestival2009.html
March 12
Kaleidoscope: Exploring Irish-Canadian Heritage Online
5:30 p.m.
Exhibition Room A
Free
Project managers Kyle Browness and Jean-Sébastien Potvin will discuss two different websites concerning Irish-Canadian documentary heritage.
The first website, presented in French, is In Quarantine: Life and Death on Grosse Île, 1832-1937 (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/grosse-ile/index-e.html) and the second presentation, in English, is about a project found on Flickr and YouTube, see The Shamrock and the Maple Leaf (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/ireland/) website for more details.
Kaleidoscope is a series of public talks given by collection specialists featuring material from the LAC collection and is sponsored by Friends of Library and Archives Canada.
www.friendsoflibraryandarchivescanada.ca/en/home.php
friends.amis@lac-bac.gc.ca
613-943-1544 or 613-992-8304
March 12
Genealogy Night
7 p.m.
Exhibition Room A
Free, donations accepted
As part of the Ottawa Irish Festival, an introduction to genealogy will be given with speakers from the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (Brian Glenn), Ontario Genealogical Society, Ottawa Branch (Mike More), and Ancestry.ca (Lesley Anderson).
In English
www.irishsocietyncr.com
March 13
Waban-Aki: Peuple du soleil levant
7 p.m.
Auditorium
Tickets $8 (available at the door 30 minutes before screening)
Alanis Obomsawin is one of Canada's leading documentary filmmakers. Having dedicated nearly four decades to chronicling the lives of Canada's First Nations, she returns to the village where she was raised to craft a lyric account of her own people.
Presented as part of the Outaouais film festival.
In French
www.offestival.com/2009/calendrier-fr.html
March 14
BIFHSGO Meeting and Lecture
10 a.m.
Auditorium
Free
The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO) is holding their monthly meeting and lecture entitled "And the Walls Came Tumbling Down" by Sharon Moor, BIFHSGO Membership Director.
In English
613-234-2520
queries@bifhsgo.ca
www.bifhsgo.ca
March 14
My Father's Studio
7 p.m.
Auditorium
Admission $10 non-members, $6 CFI members, students, seniors (65+) ID required
The Canadian Film Institute presents a film about Quebec painter Edmund Alleyn. His daughter, Jennifer Alleyn will attend the screening to discuss her film.
Tickets available at the door 30 minutes before screening
www.cfi-icf.ca/index.php?option=com_cfi&task=showscreening&id=139
613-232-6727
March 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22
Canada's Top Ten Films
7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Auditorium
Admission $10 non-members, $6 CFI members, students, seniors (65+) ID required
The Canadian Film Institute presents Canada's top 10 films that were screened in 2008. This annual event was established by the Toronto International Film Festival to celebrate and raise awareness of Canadian cinema.
Tickets available at the door 30 minutes before screening
For information and schedule:
www.cfi-icf.ca/index.php?option=com_cfi&task=showevent&id=20
613-232-6727
March 14
CD Launch "Desert Eyes"
8 p.m.
Exhibition Room A
Tickets $15 ($20 at the door)
Live music event to celebrate the launch of this new CD by singer-songwriter and journalist Bob Carty
In English (with some Spanish)
For tickets contact: Bob Carty 613-730-1007
http://bobcarty.ca
rcarty@sympatico.ca
March 16
Ancient Civilizations: Sparta, Greece
7 p.m.
Exhibition Room A
Free
Dimitri Kitsikis, professor emeritus at the University of Ottawa will give a presentation on the system of government, economy and social organization of Sparta, which became the first Greek city. Organized by the Hellenic Cultural Society of Ottawa.
In English
March 16
Rosheen in Concert
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium
$29.50
As part of the Ottawa Irish Festival, Rosheen, a Quebec-based group, will perform the traditional music of Ireland as well as original works by band members.
In English
www.rosheen.net/site/EngFramePrincipal.html
March 17
Whiskey & Wickedness
7:30 p.m.
Room 156
Free
The Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society welcomes guest speaker Larry Cotton, a retired land use planner. The focus of his talk will be the role of alcohol played in the early social life and political development of Ottawa into a city (1825-1850).
In English
www.ogsottawa.on.ca
March 17
The Changing Face of Classical Greek Funerary Art
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium
Free
This year's Alan Boegehold lecturer is John Oakley, Professor of Classical Studies at the College of William and Mary in Virginia.
This event is sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America, Ottawa Society and the Ottawa Chapter, Canadian Institute for Mediterranean Studies.
In English
hloube@uottawa.ca
613-562-5800, ext. 1332
March 20
Le nœud de cravate, Killing Time and Lustrale
7 p.m.
Held at the National Gallery of Canada
Presented as part of the Outaouais film festival, two short films and a documentary:
Le nœud de cravate, an animated short film by Jean-François Lévesque (12 min), in French.
Lustrale, a short film about dancing by Izabel Barsive (30 min), in French.
Killing Time : documentary by Annika Gustavson (70 min), in English with French subtitles.
www.offestival.com/2009/calendrier-fr.html
March 21
Beginners Course in Genealogy: First Steps in Family Research
9 a.m. - noon
Exhibition Room A
Registration required before March 12, fees apply
A series of lectures given by qualified members of the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa and the Ontario Genealogical Society, Ottawa Branch.
In English
613-234-2520
education@bifhsgo.ca
www.bifhsgo.ca
March 23
Against the Tide: The Story of America during the Holocaust
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium
Reservations recommended
Presented by the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies, this film, narrated by Dustin Hoffman, documents the events in the United States as activists challenged Washington to rescue Europe's Jews.
Following the screening will be a dessert reception and remarks from guest speakers.
In English
Reserve your ticket with:
Josh Hacker, Community Outreach Coordinator, FSWC
416-864-9735 ext.29
www.fswc.ca
March 24
Viva Verdi
7 p.m.
Auditorium
Minimum donation $15
The Opera Lyra Ottawa Guild celebrates the great works of Verdi with the screening of Rigoletto. Filmed in 1983, it stars tenor Luciano Pavarotti and soprano Edita Gruberová.
Sponsored by Trattoria Caffé Italia and Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana Ltd.
English subtitles
613-233-9200, ext. 334
operalyra.ca/en/guild_events
March 25 - April 5
Latin American Film Festival
7 p.m.
Auditorium
Tickets $10 non-members or $6 CFI members/seniors/students/Friends of LAC
The Canadian Film Institute presents the finest in Latin American films at their 13th annual film festival. All films are Ottawa premieres.
All films in their original language with English subtitles
Schedule available at www.cfi-icf.ca
613-232-6727
March 30
"Presenting Byzantium to the Public: Lessons from curating an exhibition"
7:30 p.m.
Exhibition Room A
Free
Robin Cormack, professor emeritus, Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London is the curator of the exhibition Byzantium 330-1453 currently on display at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. His talk will explore some of the issues raised in organizing and presenting this exhibition.
Sponsored by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Carleton University and the Canadian Institute for Mediterranean Studies
In English
Wendy Wynne-Jones, 613-733-6066; w.wynne-jones@sympatico.ca
www.royalacademy.org.uk/events/
March 30, 31 and April 1 and 3
Lunchtime Shorts
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Auditorium
Free
During Genie week, Canada's eight best short films, nominated in the categories Best Live Action Short Drama and Best Animated Short will be screened. All films will be shown each day from March 30 to April 3; however there is no presentation on Thursday, April 2. Films are rated 18+.
For this event only, bring your lunch to eat and view the films.
March 31
Kosovo, Ten Years Later: 1999-2009
7 p.m.
Room 156
Donations expected
Former ambassador to Yugoslavia, James Bissett and journalist Scott Taylor will discuss the problems of Kosovo. Afterwards two brief documentaries on the reality of daily life in Kosovo will be shown, followed by an open-forum discussion.
In English
Presented by the Lord Byron Foundation for Balkans Studies
613-225-3378
ckcuboba@yahoo.ca
April 2
Story Swaps
7 p.m.
Room 156
Free
The Story Swaps are organized by the Ottawa Storytellers group for their members and the general public. The stage is open for everyone to share their stories and to enjoy hearing stories in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
In English
www.ottawastorytellers.ca
April 2
Unembedded by Scott Taylor
6 p.m.
Exhibition Room A
Free
Scott Taylor, founder of the military magazine Esprit de Corps, introduces his book Unembedded: Two Decades of Maverick War Reporting, his memoir of two decades of war reporting.
A celebration of the 20th anniversary of the military magazine Esprit de Corps and book signing will follow.
Presented in collaboration with publisher Douglas & McIntyre and the embassies of Serbia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Russia
In English
April 4
BIFHSGO Meeting and Lectures
9 a.m.
Auditorium
Free
The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO) presents two lectures: "Searching BIFHSGO's Brian O'Regan Memorial Library" by Betty Warburton; "William Morley and Some 17th Century Wills" by Gordon A. Morley.
In English
613-234-2520
queries@bifhsgo.ca
www.bifhsgo.ca
April 4
Living Lightly Film Screening
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Auditorium
Tickets $8 (in advance) or $10 (at the door)
CANCELLED
Information:
www.livinglightly.ca/video-contest/
david@livinglightly.ca
613-730-0870
April 6
SABIAN: The Cymbal Makers
7 p.m.
Auditorium
Free
The Council of Turkish Canadians in collaboration with Music Now and the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey presents a documentary screening followed by a musical performance "Percussion Discussion" and a reception.
In English
Embassy of the Republic of Turkey
613-789-9572
April 13
The Monster Among Us and The Case for Israel
6:30 p.m.
Auditorium
$10 at the door
The Free Thinking Film Society will be showing two films, The Monster Among Us which looks at anti-Semitism in Europe and The Case for Israel which discusses Israel's legitimacy, and it's right to self-defense. Afterwards is a panel discussion.
In English
www.freethinkingfilms.com
613-261-9060
April 14
The Phoenician Harbour at Tyre
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium
Free
A lecture presented by Ibrahim (Bob) Noureddine, a field archaeologist from Lebanon now living in Canada.
This event is sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America, Ottawa Society and the Ottawa Chapter, Canadian Institute for Mediterranean Studies.
In English
hloube@uottawa.ca
613-562-5800, ext. 1332
April 16
Lecture: The revival of religion in contemporary China
7:30 p.m.
Exhibition Room A
Free for CCFS-Ottawa members; $5 for non-members
Professor André Laliberté, University of Ottawa, will talk about the surprising vitality and diversity of Chinese religious beliefs today and some of the area of cooperation between the government and the religious milieu. Sponsored by the Canada-China Friendship Society of Ottawa.
In English
Lolan Merklinger, 819-777-8434, lwmerklinger@sympatico.ca
www.fccfa.ca/Ottawa
April 16
"A Perfectly Logical and Sensitive Thing? Where are the Canadian Records for General Billy Mitchell's 1923 Visit to Canada?"
8 p.m.
Room 156
Free
A lecture by Dr. Galen Roger Perras, Associate Professor of History, University of Ottawa, presented by the Department of History and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences of Carleton University, and the Department of History and the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ottawa.
In English
www.ottawahistoricalassociation.com
April 18
Springboard: Taste Test The Folk Fest!
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Pay what you can, kids 12 and under free
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Dinner and Concert: $10
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Final Auditions: $10
Springboard is a preview of more than 30 performances, activities and themes that will be part of the Ottawa Folk Festival in August at Britannia Park. Performers include: the country music duo Ball and Chain, dance performances by the group Grasshoppah Dance Exchange who encourage you to participate, and much more!
In English
April 19
The Grandest of the Grand Operas
1 p.m.
Auditorium
Tickets $20 for members; $25 for non-members
The Opera Lyra Ottawa Guild, with host Murray Kitts, is offering a musical tour of grand opera. The tour begins with the origins of grand opera, continues through its development by Meyerbeer and Halévy and to its influence on the great 19th century composers.
Refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by Trattoria Caffé Italia and Pasticceria Gelateria Italiana Ltd.
613-233-9200, ext. 334
www.operalyra.ca/en/guild_events
April 20
Public Forum: Climate Justice
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Auditorium
Free
Climate Action Network Canada invites you to celebrate Earth Day early at a Public Forum event, featuring leading climate change thinkers from the United States and Europe, short films on climate justice, followed by a catered reception.
In English
April 23
Ndidi Onukwulu
8 p.m.
Auditorium
$15
Blues artist Ndidi Onukwulu has a voice that stops you in your tracks, a voice you can't forget. Come hear why this talented, impassioned singer and her incredible band have created a cross-country buzz.
Presented by the National Arts Centre as part of their BC Scene festival.
In English
www.bcscene.ca
April 24
Gospel Blues Revue
8 p.m.
Auditorium
$15
Juno Award winner Jim Byrnes is joined by vocal trio The Sojourners and acclaimed guitarist Steve Dawson for an unforgettable night of gospel and blues music.
Presented by the National Arts Centre as part of their BC Scene festival.
In English
www.bcscene.ca
April 25
Introduction to Storytelling Workshop (part I of III)
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room 156
Workshop Registration: $90
In English
Ottawa StoryTellers
613-322-8336
info@ottawastorytellers.ca
April 25
The Bills and T. Nile
8 p.m.
Auditorium
$15
Hailing from Victoria, The Bills are five incredible musicians who perform globally inspired roots music. T. Nile is a rising folk roots star who is winning acclaim for her banjo-fueled performances.
Presented by the National Arts Centre as part of their BC Scene festival.
In English
www.bcscene.ca
April 26
Ottawa Opry
7 p.m.
Auditorium
Tickets $20
The Second Annual Ottawa Opry featuring Pat Moore & The Vinyl Frontier, Mike O'Reilly, Jason Roos, Ball and Chain, and Concession 23, in support of Amnesty International. Sponsored by Tracy Arnett Realty Inc.
In English
Information
Pat Moore 613-794-6301, or patmoore@patmoore.net, or visit www.patmoore.net.
April 28
BC Film Night
8 p.m.
Auditorium
Free
Presented by the National Arts Centre as part of their BC Scene festival, enjoy a series of short films co-presented with the Independent Filmmakers Co-operative of Ottawa.
In English
www.scenecb.ca/en/events/eventDetails.asp?eID=454
April 29
Mei Han and Red Chamber
8 p.m.
Auditorium
$15
Led by zheng virtuoso Mei Han, Red Chamber performs a fascinating range of music, from traditional Chinese string music that spans centuries to pieces influenced by contemporary bluegrass and folk.
Presented by the National Arts Centre as part of their BC Scene festival.
In English
www.scenecb.ca/en/events/eventDetails.asp?eID=400
April 30
Brad Turner Quartet with Phil Dwyer and the Jodi Proznick Quartet
8 p.m.
Auditorium
$15
Renowned trumpeter Brad Turner and his quartet, saxophonist Phil Dwyer, and the Jodi Proznick Quartet are the stellar line-up for a concert by B.C.'s top jazz musicians.
Presented by the National Arts Centre as part of their BC Scene festival.
In English
www.bcscene.ca
May 2
Introduction to Storytelling Workshop (part II of III)
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room 156
Workshop Registration $90
In English
Ottawa StoryTellers
613-322-8336
info@ottawastorytellers.ca
May 2
Bluegrass Spectacular
8 p.m.
Auditorium
$15
John Reischman and the Jaybirds will share the stage with fellow folk stars Hungry Hill for a great evening of high-energy bluegrass and old-time music.
Presented by the National Arts Centre as part of their BC Scene festival.
In English
info@ottawastorytellers.ca
May 9
BIFHSGO Meeting and Lectures
9 a.m.
Auditorium
Free
The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO) presents two lectures: "Searching For Your Welsh Ancestry" by Ridge Williams and "London Ancestors Rest In Peace. But Where?" by John D. Reid.
In English
613-234-2520
queries@bifhsgo.ca
www.bifhsgo.ca
May 14
Poets Molly Peacock and Craig Poile
7:30 p.m.
Exhibition Room A
Free
Join us for the launch of two new poetry books: True Concessions by Craig Poile and The Second Blush by Molly Peacock, the well-known poet and author of Paradise Piece by Piece.
In English
Collected Works Bookstore
www.collected-works.com
613-722-1265
May 17 and June 7
A Celebration of Jewish Authors
7 p.m.
Exhibition Room A
Free, donations accepted
The Canada Israel Cultural Committee plays a distinct role in the Ottawa Community serving as a cultural bridge between Canada and Israel. The first evening will feature writers of Holocaust-related literature and the second will feature a medley of narratives by local Jewish writers.
In English
Information
Jane Gordon, 613-721-0615, gordonjm@rogers.com
Tova Clark, 613-722-4645
June 9 and 10
ICSTI 2009 Conference: Managing Data for Science
Auditorium foyer
Registration online $475, $500 on-site
The ICSTI 2009 conference will examine how researchers, librarians and publishers can work together to create structures for managing and communicating scientific data.
In English
www.icsti2009.org/01-welcome_e.shtml
Information
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