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Calendar of Upcoming Events: September 2009
For previous editions please visit the What's On Archives.
All activities take place at 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, unless otherwise indicated.
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Exhibitions
September 10 to December 2009
Until September 7, 2009
Until October 12, 2009
Until December 13, 2009
Until January 10, 2010
Exhibitions
September 10 to December 2009
Déjà Vu: 40 Years of Language and Laughter in Political Cartoons
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Main Lobby
Free
Marking the 40th anniversary of the Official Languages Act, this exhibition of cartoons portrays with humour and mordant irony key events and passionate political debates that have shaped our relationship with official languages. Presented by the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages, in cooperation with Library and Archives Canada.
A smaller version of the exhibit will travel across the country from September 2009 to May 2010.
For more information, visit the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages Web site at www.ocol-clo.gc.ca/html/anniversary_anniversaire_e.php.
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 October 12, 2009
Portraits in the Courtyards
ByWard Market
Free
Encounter famous Canadians captured by portrait photographer Yousuf Karsh and explore a study of self-portraits. Nine reproductions are on display in the Clarendon Lane Courtyard and the Jeanne D’Arc Courtyard.
Produced by the Portrait Gallery of Canada, a program of Library and Archives Canada, in partnership with the National Capital Commission’s Site Animation Program, with thanks to GWL Realty Advisors.
Until December 13, 2009
Studio K: A Karsh Experience
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Exhibition Room B
Free
The Portrait Gallery of Canada, a program of Library and Archives Canada, will inspire families, students and teachers to discover what tools of the trade portrait photographer Yousuf Karsh learned from the theatre. Find out about the visual creation of character, through the use of lighting techniques, dramatic poses and costumes.
Educational programs designed for Grades 6 and above will commence in September 2009. Telephone 613-944-1741 or email portraits@lac-bac.gc.ca to book.
Until January 10, 2010
Sound and Vision: Portraits of Musicians and Composers by Yousuf Karsh
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Exhibition Room D and Main Lobby
Free
This exhibition has photographic portraits by Yousuf Karsh on view along with drawings, album artwork, letters and audio recordings featuring Joan Baez, Dave Brubeck, Gratien Gélinas, Dizzie Gillespie, Glenn Gould and others.
Activities
September 1
Lecture: The Kilns of Thasos: an Island Potter's Workshop in Ancient Greece
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium
Free
The Kilns of Thasos: an Island Potter's Workshop in Ancient Greece by Jacques Y. Perreault, Professor of Greek Archaeology in the Department of Classical Studies at the University of Montreal. Presented by the Friends of the Canadian Institute in Greece in collaboration with the American Institute of Archaelogy in Canada and the Parnassos Hellenic Cultural Society.
In English
September 3
Story Swaps
7:00 p.m.
Room 156
Free
The Story Swaps are organized by the Ottawa Storytellers group for its members and the general public. The stage is open for everyone to share and enjoy stories in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
In English
www.ottawastorytellers.ca/index.php
September 4
Classical Concert Soirée
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium
Free
The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Canada cordially invites you to attend a Classical Concert Soirée featuring violinist Eugenio Matos, soprano Heidi Jost and pianist Sheryl Molloy in the presence of His Excellency, Ambassador José del Carmen Ureña. Post-concert reception. Under the distinguished patronage of the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic.
Introduction in English and French
September 10
Screening of Karsh is History
7:00 p.m. – English screening
8:30 p.m. – French screening
Auditorium
Free
This new award-winning film is a documentary about portrait photographer Yousuf Karsh. The film examines his work in the context of portrait photography history up to the present. Presented as part of Festival Karsh by the Portrait Gallery of Canada, a program of Library and Archives Canada.
September 11 to 14
Mexico: films and exhibition
7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Room A
Free
To mark the 199th anniversary of Mexican independence, the Mexican Embassy presents the films of Emilio Fernandez and an exhibition of works by Daniel Thomas Egerton. Some titles to be screened include Bugambilia, Las Abandonadas, Flor Silvestre, Pueblerina and La Perla. These films were directed by one of Mexico’s greatest directors Emilio “El Indio” Fernandez. Various lithographs by Daniel Thomas Egerton will be on display. His work depicts lush scenes from nature and prosperous villages inhabited by people in traditional costumes.
The films are in Spanish with English subtitles.
September 12
Circling the Wagons Around Jack Fraser
10 a.m.
Auditorium
Free
This talk is presented by Brian Glenn as part of the British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa series. It is about Mr. Glenn’s search for his maternal grandfather, a search he first explored at a Great Moment talk in 2004. As subscription and pay-per-view websites expanded their databases over the years, more information on the Glenn family history and immigration to Canada emerged. But even with the help of these Internet technologies, Mr. Glenn is not any closer to succeeding in his quest.
In English
September 14
Lecture by Author Bruce Bawer
7:00 p.m.
Auditorium
Tickets $15
The Free Thinking Film Society of Ottawa is pleased to present a lecture by Bruce Bawer, an American author and leading cultural critic currently residing in Oslo, Norway. He has written two books on Islam and his latest work Surrender: Appeasing Islam, Sacrificing Freedom is receiving high praise. The lecture concludes with a brief question and answer session followed by a reception with the author. All attendees will receive a free DVD of the movie Obsession.
In English
September 15
Seaside Attractions: Ancient Lighthouses in the Mediterranean World
7:30 p.m.
Auditorium
Free
Renée A. Bouchard, a Ph.D. candidate in the History Department of the University of Montreal, will present a lecture based on her thesis research of ancient lighthouses of the Mediterranean from the Bronze Age to the time of the Roman Empire. Ms. Bouchard is a practising archaeological artist whose interests include ancient lighthouses, charioteers in Ancient Greece and ancient glass.
The Ottawa Society of the Archaeological Institute of America and the Canadian Institute of Mediterranean Studies will co-sponsor this event.
In English
September 17 (Cancelled)
Killam Public Lecture
5:30 p.m.
Auditorium
Free
The 7th Annual Elizabeth Killam Rodgers & Constance Killam Distinguished Public Lecture features Mr. Cory Doctorow, a self-proclaimed science fiction novelist, blogger, and technology activist. Following Mr. Doctorow’s remarks, the Canada Fulbright Foundation will launch its new website and host a reception.
In English
September 18 to 20
Family History Conference
395 Wellington Street
Registration fee
Celebrate your Anglo-Celtic roots at the 15th annual British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO) conference. International and national experts will give lectures with the focus on Scotland.
In English
www.bifhsgo.ca
conference@bifhsgo.ca
613-234-2520
September 18 to 20
15th Annual Giant Used Book Sale
St. Laurent Centre, Ottawa
Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This three-day event at the St. Laurent Shopping Centre will sell thousands of used books. Proceeds from this major fund-raising initiative enable the Friends of Library and Archives Canada to acquire rare and valuable archival and library materials for the collections of Library and Archives Canada.
613-992-8304 or 613-943-1544
friends.amis@lac-bac.gc.ca
www.friendsoflibraryandarchivescanada.ca/en/home.php
September 25
Benefit Concert for Breast Cancer
7 p.m.
Auditorium
Tickets $20; $15 in advance
BABES FOR BREASTS is a group of female singer/songwriters touring across Canada to raise funds for local breast cancer charities.
This concert will benefit the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.
In English
For tickets contact:
613-864-0516
ana@babesforbreasts.com
www.babesforbreasts.com/
September 26
SCBWI Canada East Agents' Day
8:30 a.m.
Auditorium
Registration fee: $120; $110 for members
The Canada East Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators presents a one-day workshop devoted to finding out more about literary agents. What do they do? How do you find one? Is an agent appropriate for you? Two New York agents, Mark McVeigh from The McVeigh Agency and Edward Necarsulmer from McIntosh & Otis, provide insights on publishing for kids and teens today. Question and answer period, anonymous first pages read for agents' feedback, portfolio walkthrough session.
In English
Registration required, contact
705-783-6313
www.scbwicanada.org/east/events.htm
September 27
Friends Together Concert: The Sarah Burnell Band with Crabtree & Mills
3 p.m.
Auditorium
Tickets $20 adults, $15 students, $10 children 12 and under
The Sarah Burnell Band will join musician friends Crabtree & Mills for an afternoon concert of great folk music.
In English
September 28
The Forgotten Story of Inuit Whalers
3 p.m.
Exhibition Room A
Free
The Qikiqtani Inuit Association invites the public to a launch of the website The Forgotten Story of Inuit Whalers [http://inuitwhalers.ca]. A reception follows.
Information: 450-538-5596
September 28 to 30
International Polar Year Film Festival
6 p.m.
Auditorium
Free; ticket is required for admission
Celebrate the International Polar Year (IPY) and explore the world of science and research in the Arctic. The IPY is the largest international program of scientific research focused on the polar regions. It has brought together nations from around the world to shed light on some of the most pressing issues we face, such as climate change and the health and well-being of Northern peoples. The IPY Film Festival includes a range of films from educational works (documentaries, industrial films) to fiction films. After the screenings, filmmakers and researchers will discuss their films and answer questions. Photos and posters will be on display in the lobby.
Tickets are free and are available on a first-come, first-served basis from the Canadian Film Institute by calling 613-232-6727. The Film Festival is funded through the Government of Canada Program for the IPY.
www.ipy.gc.ca or www.cfi-icf.ca
For more information about polar and Arctic research at Library and Archives Canada, please visit: www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/polar-heritage/index-e.html.
September 29
Arctic Future Forum-Confrontation or Cooperation?
6 p.m.
Exhibition Room A
Free (but registration required)
A panel discussion on the future of the Arctic will be hosted by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Canada and the Rideau Institute.
In English
Register (before September 22) by sending an email to: operations@rideauinstitute.ca
www.rideauinstitute.ca/
www.fesdc.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.
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TTY
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