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Posted Nov 27, 2009 By EMC News
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Three Days Grace takes to the stage at Scotiabank Place Dec. 20. For tickets, visit www.capitaltickets.ca
Fame Kills starring Kanye West and Lady Gaga comes to Scotiabank Place Jan. 8, 2010. Doors open at 7 p.m. Showtime is 8 p.m. for For tickets, visit www.capitaltickets.ca
Enjoy an intimate evening with Jan Arden Jan. 16 and Jan. 17, 2010 at the National Arts Centre's Southam Hall. Tickets available at the NAC box office or livenation.com.
Blue Rodeo returns to Ottawa for a Valentine's Day show Feb. 14 at Scotiabank Place. For tickets, visit www.capitaltickets.ca
THEATRE
Comedian Dane Cook performs at Scotiabank Place Friday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets at www.capitaltickets.ca.
Mamma Mia! returns to Ottawa Dec. 29 to Jan. 3 at the National Arts Centre. Enjoy the smash musical featuring the songs of ABBA again for the for the first time. Tickets at the NAC Box office or by calling 613-755-1111.
Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy will bring their unique comedy to Scotiabank Place Jan. 7. Tickets at www.capitaltickets.ca.
A Christmas Carol: A Dramatic Reading with Music on Sunday, Dec. 6 at Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St. 7 to 9 p.m., doors open at 6:15 p.m.
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. Friday night show run 8 p.m. to midnight and Saturday night shows run 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. On Friday, Nov. 27 it's Tyler Kealey and on Saturday, Nov. 28 it's VBA Quartet. On Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5 the Rebecca Noelle Trio performs. Visit www.brookstreet.ca for more information.
Yamuto, the drummers of Japan, perform Dec. 7 at the National Arts Centre. Tickets by calling 613-755-1111.
Jacob Moon is in Concert., 8 pm, Parkdale United Church, 429 Parkdale Ave. on Friday, Nov. 27.nue, Ottawa. Tickets include copy of new CD 'Maybe Sunshine'. Available at the church or Salem Storehouse or at 613-592-6959.
Hark, Can You Hear? An evening of Christmas music with The Hallelujah Gospel Chorus and Gracenote 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5. at Trinity United Church, 1099 Maitland Ave. Proceeds will aid Carlington Community Chaplaincy. Call 613-592-6959.
The weekend of Nov. 27 marks the beginning of Advent, and also the weekend of a concert presented in both Almonte and Ottawa and will feature well-known harpist Lucile Hildesheim (who lives in Richmond), and the Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa Girls' Choir. 2). Show is Saturday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Matthias' Anglican Church, 555 Parkdale Ave. For tickets, contact girlschoir.cathedral@gmail.com or call Timothy Piper at 613-236-9139 ext. 20 www.ottawa.anglican.ca/cathedral.
OTHER EVENTS
The Ottawa Humane Society's annual "Pet Pics With Santa" is taking place at Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre. Bring your furry friend to either location and receive a 4x6 digital photo in a special holiday frame. Photos are being taken Friday, Nov. 27 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 29 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Didi Bahini Fair Trade Sale is taking place St. Matthew's Church (in the Glebe), 217 First Ave. (just west of Bank St.) Friday, Nov. 27 (2 p.m.-8 p.m.) and Saturday, Nov. 28 (10 a.m. - 3pm). There will be High quality artisan gifts from Nepal including: silver jewelry, Himalayan body products, pashmina shawls, hand made paper, textiles, musical instruments, singing bowls and more. In addition to supporting our artisans, five per cent of profits go to underpriviledged women and children in Nepal.
MUSEUMS
The Canadian Museum of Civilization presents Profit and Ambition: The Canadian Fur Trade, 1779-1821 until Sept. 2010 in the Special Exhibitions Gallery E. In the late 18th century, the Montréal-based North West Company embarked on a journey that would link, for the first time, the future country of Canada from sea to sea to sea. Aboard their fragile birchbark canoes, fearless young men pushed trade boundaries to barter for furs with First Peoples in Canada's North and West.
The Canadian War Museum opens June 4 a six-month-long exhibition called Camouflage, exploring the evolution of camouflage from its original military purposes to contemporary high fashion. Come and see how this military-inspired look has become part of the fashion culture of today.
Miller Brittain, Mast er of the Human Form, is on exhibit at the National Gallery of Canada until Jan. 3. For details, visit www.gallery.ca/brittain.
The Canadian Museum of Civilization presents 'Her Majesty's Stamps' until Jan. 3, 2010. Museum is located at 100 Laurier St., Gatineau. Call 819-776-7000 for info.
NEW ART SHOWS
H'Art of Ottawa is a unique and innovative art studio where self-expression and a sense of place are encouraged and celebrated for people with developmental disabilities. The Fall Light, Winter Bright show runs until Dec. 5. at the Green Door Restaurant, 198 Main St. Ottawa
The Ottawa School of Art is pleased to present its first annual Holiday Fundraising Art Sale at the Orleans Campus in the Shenkman Arts Centre from November 26 to Dec. 15, 2009. This exhibition/fundraiser supports the OSA and its members by featuring a wide range of unique and affordable works of art, perfect for collecting or gift-giving. Support your local
