8pm
Centrepointe Theatre Ben Franklin Place - 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 5K7
The Ultimate Elvis Memories. Join Voices of Praise Ottawa as a featured act for Ben Portsmouth, the Ultimate Elvis 2012 Winner, endorsed by Graceland. VOP will be joining Ben Portsmouth onstage for his gospel portion of the concert, followed by their solo performance. Tickets/Info: http://www.centrepointetheatre.com/en/events_tickets/index.htm?y=2013&m=11&v=poster&g=ALL&p=ALL
Saturday, November 2
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Christ's Chapel Bible
Church (2285 St. Laurent Blvd, Bldg. "A", Unit 7)
CCBC Men's Health Seminar. Health focused presentation for men, presented by Dr. Foluso Ola, M.D. The speaker is a medical doctor and pastor who will provide valuable information regarding our physical health. Free admission.
Saturday, November 2
From 9pm until...
Ottawa Masonic Centre (2140 Walkley Rd., near Conroy & St. Laurent
Hurricanes Soccer Club Fall Affair. Music by David Super Sound & Selekta Shellz. Door prizes & surprises ! Tickets: $10 advance, $15 at the door. Tickets available from any Hurricanes member as well as: Fades (613-230-3233), L & F Montego (613-830-8377), Fishy's (613-746-5600), Mugena's (613-722-8228). Info: 613-240-0940; 613-830-4837; 613-823-3438; 613-739-0070
Sunday, November 3
Doors open at 1:30pm
Notre Dame High School (710, Broadview Ave., Ottawa)
Concert in support of The Agnes Zabali Boys & Girls Club of Kamengo, Uganda. Includes traditional Ugandan dances and music + guest speaker. Tickets: $10 available at: Gaia Java Coffee Shop (1300 Main St.,
Stittsville 613-836-5469); All African Market (411 McArthur Ave. 613-244-0325); Fades international (1800 Bank St. 613-737-3633). The Agnes Zabali Boys & Girls Club of Kamengo is an affiliated project of CACHA (www.cacha.ca)
Lundi 4 novembre
19 h 30
Les Brasseurs du temps (170, rue Montcalm, Gatineau QC)
Concert de Caridad Cruz et Miguel de Armas, présenté par Les Brasseurs du temps. Duo aux rythmes cubains endiablés. Entrée: 15 $
Téléphone : 819 205-4999, poste 1. Pour plus d'info: http://www.ville.gatineau.qc.ca/page.asp?p=quoi_faire/calendrier_culturel
Friday, November 8
6:30pm
Transforming Life Centre (156 Cleopatra Dr., Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 7L5
Royal daughters Renewal conference with Dr Cindy Trimm. Nov. 9 Breakfast at 9am (all white affair) with Dr. Cindy Trimm: $25
...However, the service is FREE and open to everyone!
Saturday, November 9
2pm
Christ Church Cathedral, 420 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON
Cathedral Arts presents its annual Remembrance & Commemoration
concert featuring the National Capital Concert Band under the direction of Rocco Romeo. Commemorating: 60th anniversary of the Korean War; 95 years since the end of the Great War; the War of 1812-1814. Proceeds from this event will go to the Perley & Rideau Veterans' Health Centre. Tickets: $25 (reserved seating), $20 (general), $ 10 (students). Tickets available in person at the Cathedral Arts Box Office (420 Sparks Street) or online at www.cathedralarts.ca.
Saturday, November 9
6:00pm: Champagne Reception; 7:00pm: Dinner; 9:30pm: Dance
Villa Marconi Banquet Hall, 1026 Baseline Road , Ottawa ON K2C 0A6
SVG Ottawa Association 34th Independence Gala. Theme: ‘Inspiring our
Youth for a Brighter Tomorrow’. Host: E. Bernard John (Consul/Liaison Officer,
Eastern Caribbean Liaison Services, Toronto). Keynote Speaker: Fitzgerald
Huggins (Consul General, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Toronto). Tickets
$60.00 per person (includes Champagne Cocktail Reception, Dinner and Dance) Table of 8: $440. Dance Ticket: $20.00 (available at entrance). The tickets are now available and limited so reserve yours today! [email protected]
Sunday, November 10
7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:00 p.m.)
Centrepointe Studio, Ben Franklin Place - 101 Centrepointe Drive,
Ottawa, ON K2G 5K7
Mystic Heart: A Concert Series, produced and performed by the Mushfiq Ensemble (http://www.mushfiq.ca). Exquisite and engaging
South/Central Asian musical performance, with sounds and poetry that spark the heart and uplift the soul. An unique arts exhibition of calligraphy will
accompany the show and refreshments will be available. Ticket info: $20 general, $25 at the door, $15 students; http://centrepointetheatre.ca/en/events_tickets/november2013/MUSHFIQ/index.htm
Wednesday, November 13
6:30pm
Riverside United Church, 3191 Riverside Dr., (near Walkley Rd.),
GRAN (the Grandmothers' Advocacy Network) and the Wakefield Grannies welcome African guests Diana Teffo and Phindile Dladla, who will tell their stories about the successes and continuing challenges working with AIDS affected Gogos (grandmothers) and their orphaned grandchildren in South Africa. There will be drumming and singing and storytelling - and GRAN will unveil its advocacy train of human rights, with the help of the Hillcrest High School Choir under the direction of Jeannie Hunter. Refreshments to follow. No charge, but donations gratefully accepted. For more info, please contact Melanie at 613.699.3745
Thursday, November 14
6:30pm - 9:30pm
CTV Ottawa Studios, 87 George St., Market Street Mall (in Ottawa's Byward Market)
Hera Mission's 3rd Annual Fundraiser to support projects in Western Kenya. Tickets 50.00 (tax receipt provided). This year, Hera, and their friends at Tumaini Children's Project (led by Julie Hakim), who also work in Western Kenya, are joining forces. Detailed info on HERA Mission at http://www.heramission.org/ Detailed info on Tumaini Children's Project at http://www.tumainichildrensproject.ca/ Come and Enjoy a variety of Kenyan culinary delights, wine, cheese and sweets. Silent Auction will be expanded along with our Kenyan Market Place. There will also be raffles and other special prizes. You can make a difference in the lives our widows and orphans, purchase a cow, chickens or goats. Change a life through sponsorship. RSVP required to: [email protected]
Friday, November 15
1:30-3:00 pm
433 Paterson Hall, Carleton University
Seminar: “Outlasting Peace: The Challenges of Providing Primary
Healthcare in Northern Uganda", by Dominique Corti. Presented by The Institute of African Studies and by the Institute of Health, Carleton University. Dr. Dominique Corti, the only child of Dr. Lucille Teasdale, one of Canada’s first female surgeons and founder of St. Mary’s Lacor Hospital, will discuss the
ongoing challenges of maintaining funding for health care in a recovering war
zone.
Friday, November 15
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Trinity Anglican Church 1230 Bank Street (at Cameron Ave. .), Ottawa
Jamaican Self-Help Ottawa Committee presents a townhall meeting about empowering children to make positive changes. Keynote speakers: Layton Shaw and Marisa Kaczmarczyk. Musical performance by Jubilee Apostolic Church Youth Chorale and Band. Light refreshments will be served. Free admission, but donations will be accepted.
Friday, November 15
doors open @ 6:30pm
Ukrainian Banquet Hall, 1000 Byron Avenue, Ottawa
Zimbabwean gospel sensation Sabastian Magacha performing live! Enjoy dynamic Shona gospel! Sabastain Magacha started his musical career back in the early 2000’s as a backing vocalist for artists such as Mercy
Mutevsene, Bethan Pasinawako and Taurai Nzira. His debut album, ‘Tomudana’ was released in 2005. This was followed by ‘Baba Ndokutendai’ (2007), ‘Tinaye Faithful God’ (2010) and ‘Mapostori’ (2012).
More abot the artist at: Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Food and drinks will be on sale. Advance tickets available from: Ebony & Ivory -613-715-9277, ChemDry By Edward- 613-440-2492, or 613-823-4435, Zvondai- 613-818-9398 and Ruth -613-700-4983.
Friday, November 15
7:00pm until 10:00pm
Flybar - 152 1/2 Rideau St, Ottawa, Ontario
UP CLOTHES & PERSONAL! An Exclusive night to mingle, shop & taste some of the most amazing pastries and fruits in town (Moulin de Provence & Fruit Couture) while enjoying wonderful live music from the very talented Tara Vachon (Tara Don). The Fierce Republic - TFR, Me.Tu Style & Victoria Hui are hosting a Fashion sales event you won't want to miss inside one of Ottawa's most fashionable venue: Flybar. Get some of the most trendy items at a very affordable price ($5 ; $10; $15, $20, $40 and a few up). HAIR DESIGNS BY PAULA will be offering hair services for $5 or a donation. Profits from ticket sales and $1 from each purchase will be going to the Ottawa Humane Society. So come out, snack, enjoying the music, get your hair done, get some great clothes and accessories at an incredible price and party the night away after ;). Tickets are $5 each. For tickets please contact Gwen Madiba M. Mah Let, Paula Whitelocke or Victoria Hui. Phone: 613.620.7990
Email: [email protected]
Saturday, November 16
11am to 4pm (Continental breakfast and registration will be from
10am to 10:40am)
Rm 203, Montpetit building, University of Ottawa main campus,
The Black Student Leaders Association at the University of Ottawa first annual Fall conference entitled: Our Time, Our Renaissance--Redefining Black Leadership. Often times, leaders and role models in the Black community take the form of athletes, celebrities and media moguls instead of the regular people who have achieved great heights in their own communities. BSLA-uOttawa has organized a day of guest speakers and workshops that will serve to inspire Black youth to truly be all they can be.
The event is free for all post-secondary students, Black and non-Black
students alike are welcome. Light refreshments will be served throughout the day. RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/577364388979080/
Follow us on Twitter for more information: @BSLAOttawa
Saturday, November 16
Jean Piggott Hall, Ottawa City Hall, Ottawa
Cocktail Reception - 6:30 p.m. | Dinner - 7:30 p.m.
Errol Barrow Memorial Trust of Canada Fundraising Dinner & Awards. Enjoy delectable “Bajan” cuisine prepared by renowned Ottawa restaurateur Dave Smith and Barbadian Chef Omar Robertson. Master of Ceremonies: CBC News Anchor, Adrian Harewood.The evening will also feature live musical entertainment by the Neil Sealy Jazz Ensemble, a Silent Auction and a Live Auction which will include two Trips for 2 to Barbados, with hotel accommodation. Tickets: $100, Corporate tables for eight (8) persons: $1,000. The proceeds from this event will be used to provide financial assistance for Barbadian and Commonwealth Caribbean students who meet specific criteria, including financial need, and will pursue studies in Canada. To purchase tickets on-line, or for more information visit or call the Barbados High Commission at (613) 236-9517. www.ErrolBarrowEducationFund
Saturday, November 16
Faces (Concorde Sports Bar)- 333 Montreal Rd, Ottawa
FACES 2nd Anniversary! This is a night for celebrating the 2nd Anniversary of operations which has taken you from white lines to blurred lines. Music will be provided by the 3 Cs; DJ Choice, Casual and Cruss. Admission $10 B4 Midnight and $15 after. For further information please call 613.230.1279.
Wednesday, November 20
11:30am-2pm
2017 Dunton Tower, Carleton University Capital Grannies annual Kazuri Jewellery Sale in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers Campaign to help African grandmothers and their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren. Also scarves and book illustrated by Professor George Chouchani will be on sale.
Wednesday, November 20, November 27, December 4
6:30pm-9:00pm, films commence at 7:00pm
Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON, 613-730-6552
FILM FESTIVAL: The International Humanitarian Law Working Group
of the Canadian Red Cross Ottawa Branch is hosting its third annual film
festival to raise awareness about West Africa, conflict related issues, and
international humanitarian law. Representatives of the Canadian Red Cross and other organizations involved in these issues will introduce the three films
selected for this year's festival. In November, the movies are Pray the Devil
Back to Hell and Children of War. Tickets: $5 (All proceeds will be donated to
the Canadian Red Cross Maternal, Newborn and Child Health projects in Mali and Liberia)
Wednesday, November 20
6:30pm
383 Cumberland (off Rideau), Ottawa
NB2PW & Dress For Success. The Network for Black Business & Professional Women will host it's very first Dress for Success event. Please note we encourage you to bring your own professional clothing, or clothing from family and friends. The clothing should be in good condition, for the colder temperatures, work attire, and can include business accessories (i.e. handbags, jewellery, scarves, and belts). There is also currently a need for plus sized clothing (16+) and larger sized shoes (9+). ** For more info on the Dress for Success program, please visit their website - http://www.dressforsuccess.org/ RSVP by Nov. 19 by email at e[email protected] Cost: $10.00 (includes light refreshments).
Thursday, November 21
Doors open at 6pm, event starts at 7pm
Jim Robillard Centre (1505 Carling Ave., Ottawa)
African Night with CACHA. Take the chill out of November with African-style food (from East Africa), dance performances and music (Ngoma of Africa, Main Street Market) and an inspiring keynote speech by Dr Don Kilby, founder of the Canada-Africa Community Health Alliance. All funds raised go to support CACHA's educational and healthcare efforts. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Order them at: [email protected]
You can also call: 613-234-9992, 613-220-3039, 613-290-6118
Friday, November 22
6:00 pm for 7:00 pm meal
The Royal Canadian Legion, 330 Kent St (between Somerset & MacLaren ) South African Rainbow Nation Association (SARNA) 2013 Christmas Potluck Dinner. Drinks (including South African Red and White Wines) will be on sale at the Legion's bar. The event includes a Silent Auction in support of charities in South Africa. Lots of free parking on the adjoining streets. To confirm your attendance and numbers in your group, call: Joni 841-4868; Grace 830-6150; Ken 830-0287 or E-mail [email protected]
Saturday, November 23
Cocktails: 6:30 p.m. | Dinner: 7:30 p.m.
St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall - 523 St. Anthony Street, Ottawa
Barbados Independence Dinner & Dance. Come let’s celebrate Barbados! Presented by the Barbados (Ottawa) Association Inc. Under the patronage of His Excellency E. Evelyn Greaves High Commissioner for Barbados to Canada
Tickets:$65 (Dinner & Dance). $20 (Dance starting at 10 p.m.) Music by DJ David Supersound. For info or tickets: Joyce | 613.721.0820 Sandra | 613.843.1448 Leslie | 613.744.4170 Tickets can also be purchased from members of the Barbados Ottawa Association
Saturday, November 23
Faces (Concorde Sports Bar) - 333 Montreal Rd, Ottawa
Caribbean Fete in celebration of Barbados' 47th year of Independence featuring live from Barbados Mr. Dale (Soca Junkie) one of the genres best kept secrets. He will be performing some of his most popular hits and more. Music by Mikey Wizdom, Sunshine International and Dj Cruss. Adm $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Info line: 613.230.1279 or 613.277.1620 or visit www.lpdrsoul.com
Sunday, November 24
Ottawa City Hall, Jean Pigott Place, 110 Laurier Ave W
Door Open @ 1:30 PM Showtime: 2 PM
Soca/Parang Lime! Parang season has hit the National Capital Region and once again this year 3's Company will be hosting Ottawa's Soca/Parang Lime featuring Toronto number 1 Parang band "Los Pajaros", local entertainers and music by David SuperSound. Trini- Style refreshments and food on sale. Tickets: Adults Adv $25.00/ $30.00 at the door and Children 8-16
yrs $10.00. For further information and tickets contact 613.834.4282 | 613.726.1235 613.834.1718 or Mugena's @ 911A Richmond Rd.
Wednesday, November 27
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
433 Paterson Hall, Carleton University
The Institute of African Studies presents a talk entitled “Role of
Civil Society in Canada and Zimbabwe: Past, Present and Future” by Jim MacKinnon.
Thursday, November 28
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Fall Down Gallery - 288 Bank Street, Ottawa ON
ART SHOW. ::OnE::A Visual Art Show by Kalkidan Assefa.
One...the true, unified state of all being. Totally transcendent, containing no
divisions, no barriers; dissolving boundaries beyond all categories of
being.::OnE:: is the first Ottawa exhibition of new works by visual Artist
Kalkidan Assefa happening at Fall Down Gallery from Nov 28 - Dec 1, 2013! see more of this artist's work at http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/blogs/kalkidan-assefa-an-afro-twist-to-abstract-art
Vendredi 29 novembre
18 h à 19h30
Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus, Kaminski Room, 1053 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4E9
Ma Dignité d’Abord! Une campagne de sensibilisation pour l’élimination de la violence à l’égard des femmes. Les sujets abordés seront : Les violences à caractère sexuelle; Les violences conjugales, Les violences comme arme de guerre. Activité organise par Miss Congo canada: https://www.facebook.com/misscongocanada
Friday, November 29
7:20pm
First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Ave. (west end of Ottawa)
ARTS Night, featuring singer-songwriter Angelique Francis, visual artist Leah Smith, writer Thom Whalen. This is Angelique Francis’ second presentation at Arts Night. She first appeared two years ago when she was 13 years old. Angelique is a singer song writer, composer and multi-instrumentalist (including Piano, Drums, Key board, Harmonica, Upright
Bass, Acoustic guitar, electric guitar and the electric Bass) Angelique is a versatile and exceptionally gifted young musician with talent that is way beyond her years. She has an insatiable appetite for many different
kinds of music, and is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres
including Jazz, Blues, R&B, Soul, folk, Rock, and reggae. Her diversity, passion and love of music can be heard in all of her original compositions. Angelique first took to the stage at age 7 and ever since then, she's been wowing audiences across North America with her stage presence,
instrumentals, song writing abilities and her deep textured vocals. Arts Night
is held on the last Friday of each month from September to June (except
December). The event begins with an "open set", a time when members of the audience may give a five-minute presentation in any art form. Then, the three guest artists are presented, one each in the literary, visual, and musical arts, who for 20 to 30 minutes, share their particular art form, converse, and answer questions from the audience. Cost is $5.00 or pay what you can.
For further information call Joycelyn Loeffelholz at 613-224-9880; First Unitarian Congregation 613-725-1066; Elisabeth Morrison 613-225-6702
Friday, November 29
8:30pm -1 am
Richelieu-Vanier community ctre, 300 des Pères Blancs (Vanier, ON)
La Nuit noire, an African showcase in support of the Canadian Red Cross Typhoon Relief Fund for the Philippines. Join the Ottawa University Ghanaian Association, the West African Youth Association, The Ottawa University Nigerian Association and the Safara Fashion Club in their first collaboration. Dress code: semi-formal (NO jeans, sportswear - caps, jerseys, sneakers etc.) Food will be served from 8:30pm -10pm (catering by Ghana House Cuisine). PERFORMANCES (dancers, spokenword, singers) start at 9:30pm sharp! TICKETS: $20 (early bird) $25 (at the door). For more info: [email protected]
Saturday November 30
6pm to 8pm
River Jordan Community Church, 36 Bentley Avenue, Nepean, ON
AIDS Awareness Week: Celebration of Life. Includes: Stories of people with their experience living with HIV in Ottawa. Prayers for those living with, affected and orphaned or bereaved by HIV. Celebration. Candle light memorials to celebrate lives. Presentations and refreshments. Hosted by Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) and River
Jordan Ministries (RJM). More info: Jane Karago-Odongo: jkarago@[email protected] Tel: 613-238-8214 Ext. 2292 Cell: 613-296-8817 http://www.swchc.on.ca/ Rev. Joseph Kiirya: [email protected],
[email protected]
Tel: 613.225.7272 http://www.riverjordanministries.com/