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JULY 26 TO AUGUST 9
The OTTAWA CHAMBER MUSIC
SOCIETY presents the 15th anniversary
of the Ottawa International
Chamber Music Festival.
613 237-8008, EXT. 244
WWW.CHAMBERFEST.COM
JULY 27
The CUMBERLAND HERITAGE
VILLAGE MUSEUM presents All
Aboard!. Join the Ottawa Valley Live
Steamers and Model Engineers at the
track! Take a ride on the model train!
See the exhibit of model trains —
miniature models and steam engines.
Learn about the history of the club.
Regular admission.
2940 OLD MONTREAL ROAD
613 833-3059
WWW.OTTAWA.CA/MUSEUMS
JULY 31 TO AUGUST 26
The GLOUCESTER GALLERY presents
Harmony: Gathering Weavers. This
international fibre art group displays
the diversity of expression and visual
energy of professional artists who
have defined their roles with woven
tapestry art that combines traditional
tapestry techniques with contemporary
fashion.
ORLEANS CLIENT SERVICE CENTRE
255 CENTRUM BOULEVARD, 1ST FLOOR
613 580-2424, EXT. 29288 WWW.OTTAWA.CA/RESI-
DENTS/ARTS/GALLERIES_EXHIBIT/CUMBERLAND_EN.HTML
The CUMBERLAND GALLERY presents
Karen Jennings: Colour Therapy.
This is a series of works in which
hand-painted habotai silk has been
collaged over an acrylic underpainting,
producing rich and vibrant
effects.
ORLEANS CLIENT SERVICE CENTRE
255 CENTRUM BOULEVARD, 2ND FLOOR
613 580-2424, EXT. 29288 WWW.OTTAWA.CA/RESI-
DENTS/ARTS/GALLERIES_EXHIBIT/CUMBERLAND_EN.HTML
AUGUST
AUGUST 2 TO 3
The CUMBERLAND HERITAGE
VILLAGE MUSEUM presents ECOS-
PHERE: Environment, Innovation and
Health. Come to the fair to raise collective
awareness of ecology, the environment,
organic farming and alter-
native medicines. There will be activities
for children and for girl guides
and scouts (activities toward your
badges). Admission to be determined.
CUMBERLAND HERITAGE VILLAGE MUSEUM
2940 OLD MONTREAL ROAD
613 833-3059
WWW.OTTAWA.CA/MUSEUMS
AUGUST 3, 10, 17, 24 AND 31
Learn about a unique aspect of the
community’s history every Sunday
afternoon at THE BILLINGS ESTATE
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, followed
by tea in the gardens on Tea and
Tour. Topics will vary, exploring both
the area’s natural and human histories.
Cost is $7 and includes tour, tea and
scone.
2100 CABOT STREET
613 247-4830
WWW.OTTAWA.CA/MUSEUMS
AUGUST 4 TO 24
ODDYSEY THEATRE celebrates its
23rd season.
STRATHCONA PARK
LAURIER AVENUE EAST AT RANGE ROAD
613 232-8407
WWW.ODYSSEYTHEATRE.CA
AUGUST 6, 13, 20 AND 27
The BILLINGS ESTATE NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE hosts the Off-the-
Grid Series. What can we learn from
the past to make our futures greener?
Every Wednesday experts will present
ways to make your life more environmentally
friendly, while museum staff
discuss what was done in the past.
Cost is $10 per person, $30 per series.
BILLINGS ESTATE
2100 CABOT STREET
613 247-4830
WWW.OTTAWA.CA/MUSEUMS
AUGUST 7
DAIRY QUEEN RESTAURANTS
across Canada celebrate DQ Miracle
Treat Day. Proceeds from all local
Dairy Queens will be directed to
CHEO.
MATT ZUKERMAN; 905 637-4762
AUGUST 7, 14, 21 AND 28
The BILLINGS ESTATE NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE hosts Can You Dig It?
Let your little Indiana Jones get
his/her hands dirty this summer with
the only outdoor archaeology program
in the urban core. New topics
every Thursday. Registration required.
Cost is $5.
BILLINGS ESTATE
2100 CABOT STREET
613 247-4830
WW.OTTAWA.CA/MUSEUMS
AUGUST 9
The CHRICHTON CULTURAL
COMMUNITY CENTRE presents
the fifth annual Lumière Festival in
Stanley Park in New Edinburgh.
More than 2,000 handcrafted
lanterns made from paper bags,
fairies and other colourfully costumed
participants will watch an
enchanting array of performers. A
glowing event!
STANLEY PARK
NEW EDINBURGH
613 745-2742
CCCC@BELLNET.CA
WWW.LUMIEREOTTAWA
Monthly meeting of the ORLÉANS
PHOTO CLUB.
VACO GALLERY
1490 YOUVILLE DRIVE
WWW.ORLEANSPHOTOCLUB.COM
AUGUST 10
THE BILLINGS ESTATE NATION-
AL HISTORIC SITE hosts A Taste of
the Past. Take a bite out of history with
this delicious family event. Learn
about how food was prepared in the
past and sample some historic
recipes. Admission.
2100 CABOT STREET
613 247-4830
WWW.OTTAWA.CA/MUSEUMS
The CUMBERLAND HERITAGE
VILLAGE MUSEUM presents The
Cutting Edge — Lumberjack
Competition. The sawmill is operating!
Watch us turn softwood into boards
and shingles. Sharpen your saws!
Lumberjacks are invited to participate
in the wood-cutting competition.
Regular admission.
2940 OLD MONTREAL ROAD
613 833-3059
WWW.OTTAWA.CA/MUSEUMS
Due East Magazine • Page 14 • Summer 2008 continues on page 19