Prairie Scene features 500 artists from Canada’s prairies. Artists, actors, singers and dancers will participate in 80 events over 13 days. This showcase is presented by the National Arts Centre. The shows will take place at the NAC, 53 Elgin Street. More details are available online.
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The Life and Times of D'Arcy McGee. The McGee Band will play traditional music and author David Wilson will read excerpts of McGee's speeches, letters, and poetry. This event is presented by the Museum of Civilization, 100 Laurier Street. Call 819-776-7000.
The Free Thinking Film Society will present 3 Billion and Counting. The film takes an in-depth look at the killer disease of malaria and the shortsightedness of governmental and environmental policies in relation to it. The screening will take place at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, 11 Aviation Parkway. More details are available online.
The Embassy of France, The RBC Foundation and The Vimy Foundation will host the 2011 Vimy Reception. Keynote speaker General Rick Hillier will give a speech. The reception will take place at the Embassy of France, 42 Sussex Drive. More information is available online.
Guest speaker David Goldwyn will talk about “Creating a Stronger North American Market for Natural Gas.” The discussion will be moderated by Don Newman and will take place at the Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street. More details are available online.
The National Capital Commission will host its annual meeting. The meeting will give members of the public a chance to share ideas and comments with NCC board members. The Chair and the CEO will be present. Call 613-239-5000.
Best of the Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival will showcase some of the best environmental documentaries dealing with topics such as water exploitation, climate change and ecosystem protection. Each screening will be followed by discussions with guest speakers. The film festival will take place at the Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod Street. More … Read more
Guest speaker Dr. Frank Umbach, from the Centre for European Security Strategies in Munich and Berlin, will discuss “Global Energy Challenges and the Implications for the EU’s Common Energy Policies.” The discussion will take place at the Delegation of the Europen Union, 150 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1900. More details are available online.
The Department of National Defence invites the media to attend an update on the Canadian Forces deployment to enforce United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 (2011). Brigadier-General and Canadian Forces Spokesperson Richard Blanchette, and Assistant Chief of the Air Staff Major-General Tom Lawson will provide the updates. The advisory will take place in Conference Room … Read more
