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Creating Dance
Creating Dance
Outdoor rehearsal demonstration of how integrated dance choreography really works. Fascinating! Held at Shenkman Centre, outdoor Agora.
Outdoor rehearsal demonstration of how integrated dance choreography really works. Fascinating! Held at Shenkman Centre, outdoor Agora.
We will gather in front of the Nectar Centre, 255 MacKay St. MacKay street from Dufferin to Keefer will be closed to traffic for the community to get together for a potluck barbecue. Bring food to share, a lawn chair and reusable dishes. There will be face painting, open mic, games, chalk, and more. Bring the family […]
Harvest is a busy time of year. Farmers faced many challenges getting their produce from field to market. Try your hand at bartering, learn how to predict the weather, and go home with a harvest-themed bookmark. Cost: $7.30 for adults, $5.25 for students and seniors, Free for children 5 and under, or $18.80 for a family […]
You are invited to the Closing Ceremonies of Populace! This one day event will offer you the opportunity to participate in a final viewing of this exhibit and to hear from the artists who created Populace. This final Populace event runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on September 9, 2017. Music, refreshments and an […]
Free admission and free parking. See meeting details: https://bifhsgo.ca/eventListings.php?nm=127
Make an Autumn themed stained glass piece using leaves and flowers we will forage in the Richelieu forest. Please confirm your attendance by sending us an email at [email protected] or giving us a call at (613) 842-9871.
Come and experience the stories of the people who lived in the year 1867 at Beechwood’s Annual Historical Walking Tour. 150 years ago, a sleepy lumber town was transformed into the capital of the newly created nation, Canada. Come and hear the voices of those who participated in Confederation and witnessed the transformation of our […]
To celebrate Ottawa 2017, the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum and Pierre Brault, Ottawa’s multi award-winning playwright and performer, have come together to create a dramatic and dynamic journey through the life and times of one of Canada’s most progressive leaders – John Diefenbaker. Presented in the Museum which bears his name in the 60th […]
Come enjoy an evening of good food and fine Scotch in the historic Watson's Mill.
More information: http://www.newedinburgh.ca/2017/09/06/community-garage-sale-sept-16/
The architectural styles in picturesque Rockcliffe Park range from stately stone mansions and interesting contemporary designs to remaining summer cottages. Learn about the history of the village, and the role the MacKay and Keefer families had in determining its layout and the design of many of its homes. GUIDE: Martha Edmond is the author of […]
Join us for a slice of homemade apple pie, a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some classic cars! Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, in conjunction with the Millfall Condominium, will celebrate the 150th anniversary of what was one of Canada’s largest and most successful woolen mills. The event will be held at the Museum and will be a wonderful evening celebrating the Mill's history. See below some of the special features of the […]
Join us September 18 to 24 for Science Literacy Week! Test your science knowledge with a self-guided Science Quiz and participate in the many science demonstrations taking place throughout the week. See demonstrations and activities.
An Introduction to Canadian Census Records, with a focus on understanding what Census records are and the information they do and do not contain. Suggestions will be offered to assist in locating people and overcoming obstacles that are often encountered. This presentation will take place in the Lori Nash 1 Room. Registration Required. www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/program
In the context of the 150th anniversary of Confederation and the recent launch of the Plan for Canada’s Capital 2017-2067, Heather Thomson will discuss what has been and is being conserved as heritage, and the conservation role the National Capital Commission will play in years to come. SPEAKER(S): Heather Thomson, Manager, Heritage Program for the NCC, provides advice […]
The Lennox & Addington County Museum and Archives is hosting a professional development day Friday, September 22, 2017, Authenticating and Identifying Works on Paper and Parchment. Professionals in the archival, museum or other cultural heritage fields will benefit from this workshop by Kyla Ubbink, professional archival and paper conservator and owner of Ubbink Book & […]
Based on the true story, Outrage: The McGonigle Murders is set in Cumberland, ON in the 1870s following the murder of two sisters. Follow the story of the community searching for a murderer and their journey towards renewed hope.
Written by: Susan M. Flemming Directed by: Troy Arsenian Step back in time with our storyteller by lantern light and witness how a local community comes together following the tragedy that befell sisters Mary and Eliza McGonigle. This is an outdoor show lit only by lanterns. Please come dressed for the weather and wear comfortable […]
If you planted a pumpkin in the spring, this is the weekend to harvest it. Launch your pumpkin across the field with our trebuchet, or take it home to try in a heritage recipe. If you didn’t plant a pumpkin, that’s okay, we have extras. Cost: $7.30 for adults, $5.25 for students and seniors, Free […]
Welcome to Genealogy: Back To Basics! Held in Room 115. Genealogy B2B is a short lecture on a genealogical topic, followed by a Q & A session with Ottawa Branch members. If you are new to family history research or need a refresher, come out and join us! Sessions are free and open to all. […]
Discover print resources for basic genealogy research or adding depth to your family history, with examples from OPL’s collections. Registration Required. www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/program
Ottawa’s history enthusiasts share their passion for our past! At this fast-paced event local history experts will have 5 minutes each to tell you why they’re passionate about Ottawa’s history. Come and be enlightened (quickly). Registration Required. www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/program
Join Paul for a special presentation on this amazing collection of artifacts on Thursday, September 28th with the Smiths Falls & District Historical Society located at the Heritage House Museum at 7:00 p.m.. The presentation is only $5.00 per person and includes a personal look at the exhibition with this collector. The exhibition runs until October 29th, 2017. For […]
The kids may have gone back to school a few weeks ago, but this weekend it is time to get away from it all. Discover how vacations were different in the 1920s and 1930s than they are today. Learn how people prepared for and recorded their vacations, and take home a boat or an airplane […]
9:30 am to 4:00 pm | Doors open at 9:00 am Heritage Ottawa and the Rideau Township Historical Society invite you to Celebrate Village Heritage, an all-day Forum on the special heritage of Ottawa's villages with a focus on how to enhance and protect their unique historical attributes. This informative event will include speakers, a walking […]
FRANK COLE: PROGRAM I 6:30 PM A Documentary | 12 minutes | 1979 An intimate, loving, and harrowing portrait of Cole's grandfather filmed during his grandmother's final struggle with dementia. The Mountenays | 22 minutes | 1982 Cinéma vérité style snapshots of a rural family in Eastern Ontario and their incredible joie de vivre. A life | 75 minutes | 1987 […]
It’s time to tackle hunger! 4.7 million Canadians do not have reliable access to adequate amounts of safe, good-quality, nutritious food. Feed the City, Feed Your Soul is a BIG impact initiative to reduce hunger and food insecurity in communities like ours across Canada. Join the Chefs of Les Toques Blanches, in partnership with Kind Village, the Canada Agriculture […]
Join us for a walk through part of Centretown and learn about many of its interesting old apartment buildings, several of which are featured in Heritage Ottawa's soon-to-be published book, Ottawa’s Historic Apartment Buildings. GUIDES : Carolyn Quinn and Richard Belliveau are members of the Heritage Ottawa board, and editors of the forthcoming book Ottawa’s Historic Apartment […]
