There’s so much happening around Ottawa that I think one can be forgiven for missing out on even something as fantastic as the NAC’s Kinderconcert series.
It seems this series is one well-kept secret; one that – happily – I have now stumbled upon! Here’s what I found when I attended my first Kinderconcert, titled Giggle & Stomp …
Before the show: there were fun [...]
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April 28th, 2010
I giggled and stomped, but the cup just kept laughing!
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March 19th, 2010
Ottawa’s NAC & staying relevant
We’re about the same age, the National Arts Centre (NAC) and I. It would seem that, like most of us, the NAC’s biggest fans are its parents — the generation that created and brought this centre to life.
But there’s no doubt about it, its biggest fans are getting older. The people who are their most loyal subscribers will soon be retiring from their seats [...]
March 15th, 2010
Winner of the NAC tickets!
Thanks to everyone who came to visit and enter their name into the draw for 2 tickets to see Mysterioso: Music and Magic opening at the NAC this Thursday!
I just entered all of your names into random.org and the winner is KELLI! Congrats Kelli – I will contact you directly with the details.
March 11th, 2010
Magical mystery tour (ticket giveaway for Ottawa’s NAC)
Magic shows make me think of a Ken-doll look-a-like man, a Barbie-esque assistant, and tacky costumes with too much skin. And velvet — lots and lots of velvet. But I’ve never actually seen a live magic show though, have you?
Well here’s your chance: Joseph Gabriel will be performing a magic act in concert with the National Arts Centre orchestra. The show is [...]
October 2nd, 2009
Me and Mr. Mozart
My bloggy friend Andrea invited me out on a date to check out some Mozart. A night on the town is always welcome, but I was also really interested in this new orchestra performance format that the NAC has recently adopted.
Produced by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, this format is called “Beyond the Score: Classical Music Exposed.” It’s been extremely well received by Chicago audiences and [...]
September 25th, 2009
Beyond the Brown Exterior (hint: NAC ticket giveaway!)
Beyond the blah-brown exterior of our country’s National Arts Centre is a vibrant group of employees, volunteers and an ever-evolving programme of theatre, music and dance.
Don’t believe me? Well, here’s proof for you: their marketing department has a cyber-marketing division. How hip is that?
This same cyber-marketing division is hosting a “Blogger Night” at the NAC on Wednesday, September 30th. By a [...]
