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May 25 - 27, 2012: Kemptville Dandelion Festival and Gran Prix Bike Races 18 May 2012
Old Town Kemptville is less than 30 minutes from Ottawa and packed with fun things to do for the entire family. May 25-27 Dandelion Festival. please see our website for more details and schedules
May 21, 2012: Gillian Kirkland 18 May 2012
Gillian Kirkland in concert with Phil Charbonneau, bass and Michel Delage, drums Monday May 21st, 7pm Les Brasseurs du Temps 170 rue Montcalme, Gatineau QC, Tickets: 819-205-5999
May 18, 2012: Free admission to Canadian Museum of Nature on International Museums Day, May 18 17 May 2012
Celebrate International Museums Day at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Enjoy free admission to world-class galleries: Talisman Energy Fossil Gallery, RBC Blue Water Gallery, Vale Earth Gallery, Mammal Gallery, Bird Gallery and Animalium. Wander through the Awesome Arctic photo exhibition. Gaze at unique paintings of natural history specimens in Unrequited Death. Discover the beauty and colours of lichens in the Stone Wall Gallery. Check out a rare gold coin with a $1 million face value. So much to see and do! (Note: a fee applies to the Whales Tohora special exhibition and to 3D movies.)
May 24, 2012: Screening of the movie "Ginger: More Than a Game" in Library and Archives Canada 17 May 2012
Screening of the movie "Ginger: More Than a Game" (subtitled in English) will take place on May 24 at 7 pm (Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa). Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10. We are looking forward to seeing you there! More info: http://iliili.org/movies/ginger/
May 25 - 27, 2012: Arabian Harmony 15 May 2012
Arabian Harmony. Join us for a weekend of activities to celebrate UNESCOÂ’s World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, May 25-27. Exhibit of Arabic oil paintings, workshop in classical Arabic calligraphy, Round Table on Values for a Cultural Renaissance, and seminar and discussion on Spiritual Islam: Culture, Civilization and Philosophy. 464 Metcalfe Street (at Catherine St.). For more information: www.rockhurstgroup.com/culture or call 819-918-2958
May 18, 2012: ANIQUE GRANGER CONCERT AT LA GRANGE DE LA GATINEAU 15 May 2012
$20 plus tax $15 students Add a 3 course gourmet dinner including wine for $30 plus tax (dinner at 6:30pm) Reservations required: paypal @ www.grange.ca They say that on the guitar, sheÂ’s driven by the desire to surpass herself. Her percussive playing draws us into a captivating and sensuous place where the strength of her guitar admirably supports the melodious weight of her lyrics. This singer-songwriter plays with words as would an inquisitive story-teller, from the poetry of every day life, to the beauty of trials that make us grow as individuals. Anique GrangerÂ’s first solo album, PĂ©pins, was released in February 2008. In March 2009, in Ottawa, she was awarded the “Trille Or” prize for Outstanding Western Canadian artist by the APCM (Association des Professionnels de la Chanson et de la Musique de lÂ’Ontario). The album was also nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award in 2008. Now living in Montreal, she creates a musical landscape shaped by the space and color of her Saskatchewan roots. 

May 22, 2012: Discover You! 15 May 2012
Have you ever wondered how you keep up with all the things going on around you? Does it sometimes seem like you are spinning too many plates and if you drop one, they will all come crashing down? If so, how does your body cope with all this stress? The answer is that it your body disconnects from it! While this is useful in the short run, long term, it can lead to some serious health and lifestyle problems. So how do you reconnect? In this 90 minute workshop with Dr. Amanda Chan, you will learn exercises to: connect with your body and let go of your physical tensions recognize that you have different parts and different rhythms in your body explore areas of frustration or where you feel stuck in a perspective Due to limited space at this workshop, a reservation is necessary. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Call 613.761.1600 now to reserve a spot. Spaces are limited to 10 people.
May 25, 2012: Right Whales and their Allies: the Canadian Stewardship Connection -- a Café Scientifique at the Canadian Museum of Nature 14 May 2012
Come listen to a engaging presentation by three speakers and share your opinions in a dynamic discussion about one of the most endangered whale species on the planet. With a population hovering around 450, North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) are increasingly threatened by the urbanization of the ocean where they feed, socialize, mate, migrate and give birth to their calves. Dr. Steve Cumbaa, researcher with the Canadian Museum of Nature, will describe the history of this speciesÂ’ decline, including the popular, but erroneous perception that marine resources are inexhaustible. Dr. Moira Brown, Senior Scientist at the New England Aquarium in Boston, will share her experiences studying these whales from biological and ecological perspectives, and her work rehabilitating them. Together with John Logan from Irving Oil, Dr. Brown will talk about recent signs of recovery in Canadian waters, thanks to conservation efforts and cooperation among corporations, scientists and government. Participants will then discuss the question: Can different industries take responsibility for the stewardship of marine life? Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and there is a cash bar. Registrations required: 613-566-4791.
May 18, 2012: New Moon Rabbit Rescue's Annual Garage Sale & Bake Sale 11 May 2012
Friday May 18th, 2012 12:00pm – 5:00pm Saturday May 19th, 2012 8:00am - 3:00pm Harry Craig Centre (6045 Prince of Wales Dr.) Huge Garage Sale, Bake Sale & Plant Sale!! Toys, Entertainment & Electronics, Seasonal, Pet Supplies, Linens, New & Used Items… and more!! 100% of the proceeds will go towards the rabbits of New Moon Rabbit Rescue, their food, medical care and cost of spays and neuters. Helping them find Future Happiness! Come out, join us and show your support
May 22, 2012: Japanese Film Screening Series 9 May 2012
The Embassy of Japan presents a film series in gratitude for the support of the international community after the March 11 Great East Japan Earthquake. FREE ADMISSION. Thursday, May 22, 7 pm at the Auditorium of the Embassy of Japan, 255 Sussex Drive. Film Screening - Feature Film: "Rock: A Dogès Island" (123 minutes) Admission is free but reservations are required. Please RSVP by phone 613-244-6956 or by email: infocul@ot.mofa.go.jp
May 18 - 21, 2012: Tulips Under Glass 8 May 2012
A beautiful spring tulip display set amongst a diversity of tropical plants in the Bank of Canada atrium. May 18-21 2012 from 10 am to 5 pm. Contact Gwen Goodwin at ggoodwin@bankofcanada.ca
May 22 - June 03, 2012: "RUN!" A group show at The Cube Gallery 5 May 2012
Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 to Sunday June 3rd, 2012 Vernissage: Thu May 24th, 2012 — 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm SEE HOW WE RUN at Cube Gallery We run for cover, for office and sometimes for our lives. We could be in it for the long run, have a run of luck or run ourselves ragged. And by the way, is that a run in your stocking? Run, don't walk to the Cube Gallery,to be part of Ottawa's biggest running weekend May 25th. This will be a group show celebrating, showcasing and wondering why we love to run. Featuring the following mob of 27 artists/athletes: Alison Smith-Welsh, Adrian Baker, Batya Cavens, Bina Mirza, Catharine Clarke, Choleena DiTullio, Norman Takeuchi, Simon Whitfield, Dave Cooper, Harry Nowell, Helene Lacelle, Keith Bell, Judy Slack, Karole Marois, Katrin Smith, Margaret Chwialkowska, Russell Yuristy, Peter Monet, MaryAnn Camps, Karin Rabuka, Reid McLachlan, Richard Austin, Tony Clark, Joy Kardish, Paula Zoubek, Deidre Hierlihy, Vivien Tytor, Liz Ciesluk