Public Service Announcements

60 x 60 Live!
Saturday May 26, 8 pm, Church of St. John the Evangelist, 154 SOmerset St. West.
Ottawa New Music Creators proudly presents 60x60 Live! This performance features sixty one-minute composition by sixty composers played by a live chamber ensemble. In this continuous hour of music, each piece is matched with a projected still image, either chosen by the composer or the performers. Composers include students from De La Salle High School, members of Ottawa New Music Creators, as well as renowned and emerging musicians from across Canada and around the world.  Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door for adults; $10 in advance and $15 at the door for students. Tickets are available online. 

Troy MacGillivray in Concert 
Sunday, May 27, 7:30 pm at the Almonte Town Hall Auditorium, 14 Bridge St.                    Troy MacGillivray will be in concert with Allan Dewar, Jake Charron and special guests Louis Schryer, Andrea Beaton, Sarah Robinson, Matt Pepin, Terri-Lynn Mahusky and Samantha Harvey. Troy is one of the word's best celtic musicians out of Cape Breton. Tickets are $20, and available at Mill Street Books or at the door.  On Saturday, May 26, there will be a Cape Breton Ceilidh and dance with Troy MacGillivray, Andrea Beaton and Allan Dewar at St. Brigid's Centre for the Arts, 310 St. Patrick Street.  Admission is $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Ottawa Children's Festival
Wednesday May 30 - Sunday June 3, LeBreton Flats Park
This is the 27th year of award-winning performing arts for young audiences. A common thread for this year's festival is the use of the arts as a means of fostering a sustainable environment.  Engaging young audiences in exploring, understanding and being part of a sustainable future happens in various venues throughout the festival.
Information on events, schedules and tickets. (613) 241-0999.

Odawa Festival of Aboriginal Culture
The Odawa Native Friendship Centre is hosting the Odawa Festival of Aboriginal Culture May 26 and 27.  This annual event highlights the 36th Annual Pow-Wow. The Festival will feature Aboriginal performances by First Nation drum groups, singers, and dancers in full regalia, Métis fiddling, jigging and storytelling, and Inuit throat singing and drumming.  The Aboriginal performers will share their skill and cultural artistic expression with everyone. There will also be many Aboriginal artisans offering a wide variety of handcrafted wares - everything from beading, leatherwork, moccasins, and jewellery. A food court offering a wide selection of traditional Aboriginal foods will operate throughout the event.  Children up to 12 and seniors 60 and older are free. Students 13 - 18 are $5/day. Adults are $10/day.  Ottawa Municipal Campground,  411 Corkstown Rd. Nepean.

Arabian Harmony
A weekend of activities to celebrate UNESCO's World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, May 26-27. Exhibit of Arabic oil paintings, workshop in classical Arabic calligraphy, Round Table on Values for a Cultural Renaissance, and seminar and discussion on Spiritual Islam: Culture, Civilization and Philosophy. 464 Metcalfe Street (at Catherine St.). (819) 918-2958.

Palmer River Fest
May 19 and 20, Palmers Rapids
Hosted by Paddler Co-op in Palmer Rapids, Palmer River Fest is a unique and accessible paddling festival. This is an event for all paddlers--canoe and kayak, new paddlers, experienced boaters and everyone in between.  High-quality instruction, music, good food and a great paddling atmosphere. Kids paddling programs and daycare. Where possible, products and services for this event are local, fair trade, and organic.

Lilac Walk
Saturday May 19, 26, 2 pm, Central Experimental Farm
Take part in a guided tour along the Central Experimental Farm Lilac Walk with the Friends of the Farm Lilac Team. Discover the many varieties of lilac that the C.E.F. has to offer. Park at the Canadian Agriculture Museum, south of Prince of Wales round-about, follow signs.  Donations are gratefully accepted.  May 19 and 26, 2 pm. 613-230-3276.  The Preston Lilac Walk takes place on Saturday June 2 at 2 pm.

Canadian Association of Rwandan Youth (CARY) 1st Anniversary Gala
Saturday, May 19, 6 pm at the Best Western Plus Hotel Gatineau, 131 rue Laurier, Gatineau. Featuring recognition awards, cultural show, distinguished guest speaker, good food, and more. Performances by Nicole Musoni, Empress Nyiringango. The dance floor will open from 11:30 pm to 2:30am. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets are available through CARY by email, cary.ottawa@gmail.com , on Facebook (CARY Ottawa), on Twitter (@caryottawa) or by phone: Eli: (613) 884-8145; Emery: (613) 816-4554; Bertrand: (613)513-8285; Gisèle Sugira: (613) 806-0929.

Spring Edition of Locavore Artisan Food Fair (LAFF)
Saturday May 12, 10 am - 4 pm, 39 Dufferin Rd.  Over 20 local food producers will be on hand sampling and selling their wares.  All proceeds from the LAFF silent auction will be donated to the School Breakfast Program, which feeds 11,000 Ottawa children every day.

EV Expo
The Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa -is sponsoring their annual "EV EXPO" at the Canada Science and Technology Museum on Saturday, May 12. Members of the public are invited to attend this FREE Exposition from 10 am - 4 pm where they can see a variety of electric vehicles on display.  Come and see:
the General Motors series hybrid VOLT Sedan; the all-electric Nissan LEAF; the parallel hybrid Toyota PRIUS; vehicles that have been converted to run on electricity and a variety of electric bicycles.  Talk to enthusiasts who know and understand electric vehicles.

Celebrating Cultures in Our Community
Saturday May 12, 2:30 - 4:30 pm, Chambers at Centrepointe, 101 Centrepointe Drive.
Come and enjoy the music, dances, costumes as you learn about cultures from around the whole world in this great event. This is a family program and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served.  Sponsored by the Ottawa Public Library, Nepean Centrepointe Branch. 
inforservice@biblioottawalibrary.ca

Maxville Musicfest 
Saturday May 12 and Sunday May 13.  
Music in the Churches of Maxville. On Saturday May 12, Bel Canto performs at 3 pm in St. Michael's ANglican Church, 34 Main Street in Maxville.  And at 8 pm, it is Celtic Unplugged at St. James Catholic Church, 14 Catherine St. E in Maxville.  On Sunday May 13 at 3 pm, the Imani Gospel Singers perform. Tickets are $10 (kids under 12 - $5). Purchase tickets at Home Hardware Stores in Alexandria and Maxville, MacDonald Cleaners Alex and Seaway Valley Tourism. 613-527-1944.