News Releases
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Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend
September 27, 2011
OTTAWA – Backstage tours, karaoke, dance workshops, classical and world-rock music, and an art exhibition about one of Canada’s most important playwrights highlight the 2011 edition of Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend from September 30 to October 2. Culture Days is a free annual event designed to invite the public to celebrate and explore arts... Read more
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Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend
September 27, 2011
OTTAWA – Backstage tours, karaoke, dance workshops, classical and world-rock music, and an art exhibition about one of Canada’s most important playwrights highlight the 2011 edition of Culture Days at the National Arts Centre this weekend from September 30 to October 2. Culture Days is a free annual event designed to invite the public to celebrate and explore arts... Read more
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National Arts Centre launches inaugural season of its all-Canadian performance series NAC Presents In partnership with BMO Financial Group
September 23, 2011
OTTAWA, CANADA, September 22, 2011 – Canada’s National Arts Centre today launched NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group. This new, all-Canadian performance series will showcase some of this country’s most exciting, vibrant and innovative artists, including Rufus Wainwright, Jean Leloup, Gordon Lightfoot, Dala, Sarah Slean, Dan Hill, Sam Roberts Band, The Sadies,... Read more
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National Arts Centre launches inaugural season of its all-Canadian performance series NAC Presents In partnership with BMO Financial Group
September 23, 2011
OTTAWA, CANADA, September 22, 2011 – Canada’s National Arts Centre today launched NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group. This new, all-Canadian performance series will showcase some of this country’s most exciting, vibrant and innovative artists, including Rufus Wainwright, Jean Leloup, Gordon Lightfoot, Dala, Sarah Slean, Dan Hill, Sam Roberts Band, The Sadies,... Read more
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National Arts Centre launches inaugural season of its all-Canadian performance series NAC Presents In partnership with BMO Financial Group
September 23, 2011
OTTAWA, CANADA, September 22, 2011 – Canada’s National Arts Centre today launched NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group. This new, all-Canadian performance series will showcase some of this country’s most exciting, vibrant and innovative artists, including Rufus Wainwright, Jean Leloup, Gordon Lightfoot, Dala, Sarah Slean, Dan Hill, Sam Roberts Band, The Sadies,... Read more
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National Arts Centre launches inaugural season of its all-Canadian performance series NAC Presents In partnership with BMO Financial Group
September 23, 2011
OTTAWA, CANADA, September 22, 2011 – Canada’s National Arts Centre today launched NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group. This new, all-Canadian performance series will showcase some of this country’s most exciting, vibrant and innovative artists, including Rufus Wainwright, Jean Leloup, Gordon Lightfoot, Dala, Sarah Slean, Dan Hill, Sam Roberts Band, The Sadies,... Read more
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The National Arts Centre and The Ottawa Citizen to mark the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001, with aConcert of Hope and Remembrance
August 29, 2011
Ottawa (Canada)—The National Arts Centre (NAC), in collaboration with The Ottawa Citizen, will present an open-air concert on Sunday, September 11, 2011, featuring the NAC Orchestra and the Christ Church Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys. The hour-long concert called The 9/11 Concert of Hope and Remembrance is a gesture marking the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on New York City,... Read more
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Reality TV program starring National Arts Centre Executive Chef Michael Blackie nominated for a Gemini Award
August 3, 2011
Ottawa (Canada) – The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television today announced that CheF* OFF! – the television show starring Michael Blackie, Executive Chef of the National Arts Centre – was nominated for a Gemini in the category of Best Reality Program or Series category. Chef Blackie describes CheF* OFF! (produced by Food Network Canada and Shaw) as a cross... Read more
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National Arts Centre mourns the passing of celebrated Canadian screen legend Gordon Tootoosis
July 6, 2011
Ottawa (Canada)—It was with great sadness the National Arts Centre (NAC) today learned of the passing of Gordon Tootoosis, one of Canada’s most celebrated actors. In addition to a long and illustrious career in film and television, Mr. Tootoosis recently appeared at the NAC last May, making his long-awaited return to the stage in the title role of the provocative play Gordon... Read more
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National Arts Centre mourns the passing of Canadian composer Malcolm Forsyth
July 5, 2011
Ottawa (Canada)—It was with great sadness the National Arts Centre (NAC) today learned of the passing of Malcolm Forsyth, one of Canada’s most esteemed composers, and beloved father of NAC Orchestra Principal Cellist, Amanda Forsyth. The legendary composer had a profound impact on the cultural life of this country. Most recently, Mr. Forsyth travelled to the NAC to attend the... Read more