Ottawa’s most exciting new band OCEANS will be teaming up with new friends Old Crowns and newcomers The Panama for one big solid night of music. OCEANS’ melodic styles will make your jaw drop, Old Crowns’ stoner country will fill it with beer, and the Panama will just kick you in the pants. Click here for more info.
April 3 @ Zaphod Beeblebrox
27 York Street
Doors @ 8pm / $6 / 19+
Roller Disco!
April 3 from 7 to 10.
Bring your skates or rent from us!
Rentals are $10 for Adults and $5 for kids - sizes 10 Junior to Adult 13 available
Have your own skates $5 (in-lines are welcome)
*cash only*
I’ve got a confession to make. There are some key must-see events in Ottawa that everyone with the pretention of “being in the know” should attend. Capital Slam, the preeminent monthly showcase of Ottawa’s lively spoken word poetry scene, is most certainly one of them, and I have yet to go see a single show. I have no real excuses: past slams this year have found me too tired, otherwise occupied or plain ol’ forgetful (an admittedly lame excuse for someone who spends half her free time updating a friggin’ events calendar). Will I be at least making up for this shameful behavior by making sure that I go to Satuday’s show, one of the last of the season? Probably not (see excuse #2).
Hence this blog post, in which I am trying to rescue some of my street cred buy getting some of you, dear Apartment613 readers, to go check out the show in my stead. When done right, spoken word poetry is an amazing blend of rhythms, humor and pathos that blends art with competition. From what I have heard from some very credible sources, shows at the Mercury Lounge draw a lively but appreciative crowd and can be one of the most fun nights out in the city.
Saturday’s show will feature Janine Simon (see you-tube video above) who won first place in the Knicks Poetry 2009 Slam competition and was highlighted in a documentary of the slam competition that aired on the MSG network. The night will also be the last chance for many of the city’s spoken word performers to qualify for the team Ottawa will send to the 2010 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word.
So please people: do what I say, and not as I do. Show takes place at the Mercury Lounge from 6:30 to 10:30. Tickets are $7.
Read on for a bio of Janine Simon.
Click to continue reading “Final Qualifying Capital Slam of the season!”
Bringing you some of the best-known names in today’s folk music scene, The Spirit of Rasputin’s Concerts run the first and third Sunday of each month, beginning in February 2010. Like the Open Stage on Mondays, the Concerts are presented in a distinctive “listening environment” which performers love and the Elmdale has agreed to continue. Check the performance calendar for details on times and who is performing. While the Elmdale doesn’t have a kitchen, food is available to be ordered from local restaurants, which will deliver food right to your table.
Lindsay Ferguson with Emily Fennell
With a voice comparable to Joni Mitchell, Sinead O’Connor, and Kate Bush, Lindsay was voted 2008’s “Best New Artist” by Ottawa Xpress and has spent the year touring and writing, sharing the stage with Steve Earle, Kathleen Edwards, and Harry Manx, to name a few.
She is pleased to share the stage at the Elmdale with Emily Fennell, who after five years, 1000 shows, three original acts and one baby, returns to her musical roots - performing solo. Self-accompanied on piano and guitar, Fennell performs an assortment of original songs from projects old (Emily Fennell Band, Sugarplum) and new (Miss Emily). Tickets are $15, available at the Ottawa Folklore Centre and the Elmdale.
When: Sun Apr 4 7pm – 9:30pm Eastern Time - Montreal
Where: Elmdale Tavern
Start Time: Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 10:00pm
End Time: Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 2:00am
Location: Clocktower Brewpub
Street: 575 Bank Street
10PM start - $8 cover
Hamilton’s 4th favourite son returns to Ottawa! B.A. Johnston will entertain the fuck out of you. Always a special treat, B.A. will grace the shag carpeted basement of the Clocktower for a very special and intimate performance. He’s right in the middle of a large Canadian tour, of course. This kid’s star is on the rise! The ladies are all raving about his style. He has a deep frier in his bedroom. Merle Knurling will have a brand spanking new CD out and available on this night. Merle Knurling and his band The Silent K will play a bunch of ridiculous songs and will hopefully sell you a copy of said record. A Date With The Governor General is sure to climb the radio charts like nobodies business.
The Muffin Tops are super fantastic. They dance and shake and shimmy and remove many articles of clothing all to a rock and roll back beat! Super cool and WAY cute! You don’t wanna miss this sexy performance. This just in: Remi Royale to sweat and ooze charm and lounge music at the Clocktower. Not to be missed!
Date: Saturday, April 17
Location: La Sala Rosa (4848 St-Laurent, 2nd floor, Montreal)
Other info: 10$, Doors 9:30pm - Cabaret 10:30pm - DJ 11:30pm
Meow Mix is a night for bent girls & their buddies with performances and DJs. This nearly monthly neighbourhood party is a an alternative to the Village scene, and caters to a mixed bag of artists, rebels & misfits with eclectic musical taste (hip hop, pop, kitch, bhangra…). Created in 1997, the event provided space for emerging female djs to develop. Since relocating to the fabulous (though sadly not wheelchair accessible) Sala Rossa in 2002, a stage show has become an integral part of the Meow Mix experience.
Website: http://www.mimproductions.org/
Curious about the wonders of the heavens? The universe is yours to discover, so make it a family outing and come explore with the Canada Science and Technology Museum April 24, 3010. Daytime activities from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (included with Museum admission).
Enjoy activities for all ages that are out of this world! Explore the night sky in the inflatable planetarium, safely observe the Sun (weather permitting), visit the Helen Sawyer Hogg Observatory, or make your own planisphere to take home. Free Star Party at 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
What: Join us for the 2010 Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair! Celebrating green living ideas, products and services Ottawa’s grassroots community on display! oin us for this one day environmental exhibition featuring displays from small and large businesses, government and non-profit organizations in the Ottawa community. Find out how you can help the planet, save money and improve your health by learning more about local food, nature, transportation, energy, lifestyle, home and garden, health and more! An informative and fun-filled day for the whole family to enjoy! Click here for more information about the 7th annual Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair or contact Jill Sturdy Coordinator, Ottawa EcoFair ottawaecofair@hotmail.com
When: Saturday, April 24, 2010 10am - 5pm
Where: RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
Cost: Free Admission and Parking
MAPLEFEST 2010
What: The CUMBERLAND LIONS CLUB is celebrating the 41st anniversary of MapleFest. Pancakes, Sausages, Maple Syrup, Orange Juice, Tea, Coffee, and all the Pancakes you can eat! Maple Syrup products on sale by the Cumberland Scouts A Bake sale by the three village churches is being held across the street from Maple Hall at the United Church on Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM
When: Saturday and Sunday, April 10th and 11th , 8 AM to 3 PM.
Where: Cumberland Lions Maple Hall 2552 Old Montreal Road, Village of Cumberland (8 minutes east of Place d’Orléans)
Cost: Adults $6.00 Children (12 & under) $4.00 Seniors $5.00
Every month, artists gather at the Shanghai to draw together for a few hours and create memorable and fun ‘jams’. Come out and see what all the fuss is about! All welcome, event is free, paper provided. Hope to see you there. March’s theme is MADNESS! So dust off your straightjackets and prepare to draw a few maniacs. Last Wednesday of the month (MARCH 31st) 7:00pm - 10:00pm Shanghai Restaurant (651 Somerset St. W.) Ottawa, ON
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