6:30pm
The Ottawa Art Gallery – 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
Opening Reception for Edna Patterson-Petty African-American Contemporary Quilts Exhibition. The contemporary art-quilts of East St. Louis, Illinois artist Edna J. Patterson-Petty are improvisational and 'jazzy' in their aesthetic quality. They function as conveyors of memories and histories of place – slavery, race and racism, community and self-emancipation. The quilts in this exhibition not only speak about adversity, they are testaments of the inventiveness of African-American culture as expressed in the syncopated jazz beat. Join us to celebrate the official opening of the exhibition: food, drink and music await, and the artist will be present. Free. For more information: 613.233.8699 or [email protected]
Friday, December 2
Cocktails: 6:30pm;Dinner: 7:30pm
National Arts Centre, Panorama Room - 53 Elgin Street, Ottawa
Trinidad & Tobago Assoc. Christmas Gala Dinner-Dance under the Patronage of H.E. Philip Buxo, High Commissioner for The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Special tribute to Michael Assivero aka Mikey Wizdom. Music by: DJ David Supersound. Silent Auction. Dress: Formal. Tickets: $60 (Available until November 18, 2011). Last Day for ticket sales: Friday November 18, 2011. Part proceeds to the St. Dominic's Children's Home (Belmont Orphanage) - Trinidad & Tobago. For tickets and information:Telephone: 613-834-1718; 613-850-0870; 613-834-4282 Email:[email protected] Web: http://www.ttao.ca/
Saturday, December 3
1pm - 4pm
The Ottawa Art Gallery – 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa
Multigenerational Workshop with Artist Edna Patterson-Petty. Every quilt tells a story. In this multi-generational workshop, Edna Patterson-Petty will tell us the story behind the quilts in her exhibition, and we will get to make our own artwork. Please feel free to bring your own special recycled fabrics or notions (buttons, ribbons, etc) from home if you want! $15 adults, $8 children and students; Please inquire about discounts for members and siblings! Registration mandatory: 613.233.8699 ext. 228 or [email protected]
Saturday, December 3
6pm - 8pm
Christ's Chapel Bible church (2285 St. Laurent Blvd., Block A #7)
Christ's Chapel Bible church 2011 Christmas Cantata, "A Promise Kept", feat.: CCBC Senior Choir, Young adults, Baba Choir and guest artists. Free admission. For more info: 613-247-9977, Website: www.CCBCCA.com
Saturday, December 3
DOORS OPEN AT 9:30PM
OBSESSION - 1575 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa
Jet City . Carivibe & Ladies Love Soca present: The World’s #1 Soca DJ DR. JAY de Soca Prince. Taking Soca To The world!!!Alongside MACE . D-TRAIN . MASSIVE VIBES. DRESS CODE: FASHION FORWARD | BOTTLE SERVICE: 613-288-0506, 613-769-4390. GUEST LIST: [email protected] | | 19+ I.D. REQUIRED
Thursday, December 8
5pm - 8pm
HeartWood gallery, 153 Chapel Street, Ottawa
ART EXHIBITION: Vernissage of a solo art exhibition by Hamid Ayoub entitled "Visual Conversation". More info about the artist at www.hamidayoub.com
FREE ADMISSION!
Thursday, December 8
6:30 p.m.
Library and Archives Canada - 395 Wellington Street (at Bay), Ottawa
CONCERT: Ottawa International Jazz Festival's Annual Benefit Concert & Auction feat. Kellylee Evans. Vocalist Kellylee Evans continues to evolve her distinctive sound with her newest release Nina. This Juno and Gemini Award nominee received accolades for her first two albums, Fight or Flight and The Good Girl, which seamlessly fuse jazz and her own unique style of “soul pop”. Nina, her new release, is a beautiful tribute to one of jazz’s greatest vocalists and pianists, Nina Simone. •Kellylee Evans - vocals•Dave Thompson - acoustic and electric guitar (steel), vocals•Matthew Lima- electric and upright bass, vocals•Giampaolo Scatozza-drums. More artist info: www.kellyleeevans.com/ and ottawajazzfestival.com/index.php/kellylee-evans-3/ The concert will start after appetizers and an auction. Tickets: $50 (general admission) ($30 tax receipt available for tickets purchased through the Jazz festival office). Tickets available at: •Compact Music (2 locations);•CD Warehouse (all 3 locations).•Ottawa Festivals office (47 William Street, Ottawa)•from the Ottawa Jazz Festival by phone (613-241-2633) or on their website
Friday, December 9
6:30pm/ Show will start @ 7:17pm
Rm 282, Unicentre, Carleton University
POETRY: Urban Legends Slam feat. D'bi Young Anitafrika. Urban Legends continues its storytelling with a special December edition of the slam! We've had an exciting first half of the season but now its time to turn up the voltage. The world continues her cries, so we must continue ours by welcoming a D...'bi Young Anitafrika to the Urban Legends Community! The incredible D'bi Young Anitafrika is more than just a poet, she is a life force. This Jamaican-born via Canada-raised dub.poet.actor.playwright.singer and all around revolutionary comes from a lineage of storytellers. Being the daughter of one of Jamaica's first dub poets, Anita Stewart, she was raised and influenced by legends such as Mikey Smith, Oku Onoura, Jean Binta Breeze and Linton Kwesi Johnson. She carries a mountain of work behind her, most recently her new album entitled 333, is a cross-continental collaboration with tanzanian producer Jakofire Pro and South African producers Mandiemafu and Baski Njovu. It is a love letter to all the dancehall queens, queers and questioners of the status quo. D'bi, to say the least, is a universal warrior for social transformation through personal revolution. Check her out: http://dbi333.com/ $7 @ door. 12 slam spots. 4 open mics. $100 to the winner.
Friday, December 9
7pm - 10pm
Brookstreet Hotel- Options Jazz Lounge, Lower Level, 525 Legget Drive, Ottawa
YBP invites you to "Raise a Glass", the last Friday Night Lights event of 2011. Before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we’d like to take the time to celebrate your accomplishments. Check out the Options Jazz Lounge menu, www.brookstreet.ca/optionsbar.php Please RSVP by December 8, 2011 at [email protected]
Saturday, December 10
11am - 6pm
Bronson Centre (211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa)
UJAMAA Market: Celebrating Family, Community, and Culture. UJAMAA Market brings together a variety of vendors from the African and Caribbean Community under one roof. Light refreshments for sale. Please bring your own recycling bags for your purchases. Vendors/exhibitors: *Adorit,*CAS,*Silpada Designs,*Sterling Silver Jewelry, *Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee,*Alvaro Rivas ViSalus, and many more! CHUO FM 89.1 will be broadcasting live on location. For more info, call Tarrah at 613-567-0600 or email [email protected]
Saturday, December 10
4:15 p.m.
Mayfair Theatre (1074 Bank Street, Ottawa)
FILM: “Coming out of the Nkuta”. In collaboration with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Amnesty International Canada and Movies that Matter, we are hosting an event to mark International Human Rights Day (December 10). The screening will be followed by a discussion with the human rights lawyer featured in the documentary, Alice Nkom, and an opportunity to participate in Amnesty International’s global Write for Rights events. Synopsis: Alice Nkom is a lwayer who stands up loud and proud against the law in Cameroon banning homosexuality. “Nothing will stop me” is her motto. “ Coming out of the Nkuta” tells Alice’s story and portrays the daily struggle of young LGBT people in Cameroon. Admission: Free
Saturday, December 10
5:30 PM
1505 Carling Avenue,Ottawa
Zimbabwe Ottawa Community Association Christmas Party.
CANCELLED DUE TO A BEREAVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY
Saturday, December 10
7pm to 1am
St-Joseph’s Parish 174, Wilbrod St. (corner Cumberland and Laurier Ave. East) Ottawa, ON K1N 6N8
Humura Association 10th anniversary celebration! Program: Mighty Popo’ concert, dinner (African food), speeches, performances, fundraising and dancing.
About Humura Association: Created in 2001 to honour the memory of victims of the 1994 genocide against Tiutsi, moderate Hutu and other innocents in Rwanda; to fight against impunity; to educate Canadians (particularly youth) about the horrors of genocide, and to help the survivors of the genocide in Rwanda.
Tickets: $25(in advance), $30(at the door);50 $ (VIP); 10 $ (between 11 and 17 yrs); Free for kids under 10 yrs. Tickets are available at Magasin Bon Marché, 290 Montreal Rd. Phone: 613 695-0302, 613 840-4080 or
613-748-5265
Saturday, December 10
Dominion-Chalmers United Church (355 Cooper St., Ottawa)
7:30pm
CONCERT: “Believe/Croire”, uplifting music fo the season performed by the Big Soul Project. Featuring Roxanne Goodman, director. Ottawa’s community gospel and groove choir and band. Hosted by CBC Television's Adrian Harewood. Admission:$15 in advance, $20 at the door. Children: free! Tickets & info: 613-720-3218; www.bigsoulproject.com
Saturday, December 10
7:30pm
Christ church Cathedral (420 Sparks at Bronson), Ottawa
Christmas concert feat. Haitian-born Soprano Marie-Josée Lord and and the Christ Church Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys. Ms. Lord's first CD, recorded with the Orchestre Métropolitain, was released in November 2010 and has already sold more than 25,000 copies. It has also been nominated for an ADISQ in the "Classical Album of the Year"category. More info on this artist at: http://www.mariejoseelord.com/ Tickets: Platinum: $45; Gold: $35; Silver: $25; Student: $15. Info: 613-567-1787; www.cathedralarts.com
Sunday, December 11
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
368 Lisgar Rd, Rockliffe Park, Ontario, K1M 0E9
The Network of Black Business & Professional Women 1st Annual Christmas Cocktail Reception. Bring along a bottle of your favorite wine or spirit and join us as we toast the season! Cost: $30 for Non-members; $15 for Members ** RSVP Required by Dec 6th at [email protected]
Mercredi 14 décembre
17h00 à 21h00
Bistrot culturel Franco-Présence - 447 Avenue McArthur, Ottawa, Ontario / 613-695-7868
BOOK LAUNCH: Édition Baico Publishing Inc. & Mel Productions vous invitent au lancement du roman « Une petite fille sous un grand chapeau » de Marie Yanick Dutelly.
Thursday, December 15
Doors 7:30PM / Show 8:30PM
Ritual Nightclub - 137 Besserer Street
CONCERT: DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION (electro-punk / spoken-word / hip-hop) performing a Xmas concert in support of the Ottawa Food Bank. Presented by: World Famous Music, Kapacity Entertainment, Ritual Nightclub, CHUO FM 89.1, CKCU FM 93.1, and the Ottawa Food Bank. Suggested Donation: $10 or two non-perishable food items.
Friday, December 16
Appetizers & Cash Bar: 7:00pm;Dinner: 8:00pm
Ukrainian Hall - 1000 Byron Ave. Ottawa
The Black Canadian Scholarship Fund December Dinner Dance. Music by Ottawa’s DJ: Dave SuperSounds. Dress: Formal. Fabulous door prizes, 50/50 draw and many more surprises...Tickets:$55.00 per person or $420.00 for a Table of 8. (glass of wine served with Dinner). All proceeds support the provision of annual bursaries. For ticket info call:(613) 225-8018, 723-1980, 552-9647, 523-0541, 224-4457, Mugena Enterprises – (613)722-8228 or visit our website: www.bcsf.ca
Friday, December 16
7:00pm
NAC Southam Hall - 53 Elgin Street, Ottawa
CONCERT: Andrew Craig’s Gospel Christmas with the NAC Orchestra. Acclaimed CBC radio and television host Andrew Craig returns to lead the NAC Orchestra and an outstanding cast of singers (Jackie Richardson, Kellylee Evans, Alana Bridgewater, Christopher Lowe, Sharon Riley and The Faith Chorale) in gospel arrangements of your favourite seasonal songs and carols. Bring the whole family to a festive celebration full of soulful harmonies and stirring gospel music certain to put you in the holiday spirit. Order by phone (TicketMaster): 1-888-991-2787 (ARTS) Purchase in person: NAC Box Office, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 17
6pm - 1am
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (400 St-Laurent Blvd)
Otu Umunna (The Igbo Association in Ottawa) Annual Christmas Party. Dance, Dance, Dance and forget your sorrow, Dance, Dance, Dance and enjoy Nigerian dishes. Admission: Non members - $20 per person.
Saturday, December 17
7pm - 1am
Jim Durrell Recreation Cenre (1265, Walkley Rd.)
Alpha Ladies Christmas Dinner/Dance. Delicious African dishes served in a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the company of beautifully dressed and fun people! After dinner, dance the night away to fabulous African and Caribbean music! The perfect way to celebrate the Holidays! Admission: $20 per person. Tickets available at African Queen Afro-Caribbean Superstore (2430 Bank Street, Unit#17), and Nana's Fashion & Beauty Supplies (175 Richmond Rd, 1st Floor -Westboro).
Saturday, December 17
10 p.m. until closing
Glue Pot Pub - 340 Queen Street, Ottawa (between Lyon and Bay Street)
Club 747 Reunion Dance Party, the Christmas Edition. As the curtain opens once more, Dr. Soul steps forward to take his rightful place in the National Capital's urban entertainment industry! This event features Old School R&B Music at its very best spun by top DJs from Ottawa/Gatineau (Dr Soul, Butcher T and Rudeboy). Dress to impress! Amdission: $10 advance, more at the door.
For more info: Len Puckerin: Tel. 613-230-1279;e-mail: [email protected] website: www.leclub747.com
Sunday, December 18
6pm – 9 pm
SAW Gallery - 7 Nicholas Street, Ottawa
Artists for Somalia II - Dinner Fundraiser in support of the Buurhakaba Water Project. Enjoy an evening of Somali Food, Poetry, African Drumming, Video/Slide Show & Art Sale to raise funds for a water drilling machine to dig wells and boreholes in Buurhakaba, Somalia. Hostess: Monia Mazigh, Author of Hope and Despair: My struggle to free my husband, Maher Arar. Admission (includes dinner): $25/person. Organized by CBEN and AfrikArt Konnexion. For more info call 613-790-7736 or E-mail [email protected]
Thursday, December 22
Doors open at 6pm
Schenkman Arts Centre (245 Centrum Blvd., Orleans ON)
Ferline Regis Singing School 5th Year Anniversary Concert. The Director and students of the school will donate the funds raised from this event to Partners in the Horn of Africa. A member of that organization will be present to accept the funds, which will be used to assist those in Ethiopia affected by the ongoing famine in teh Horn of Africa. For more info about this NGO, visit http://www.partnersinthehorn.org/ Tickets are only $5. No ticket sales at the door. For tickets please email [email protected]
Friday, December 30
6PM - 9PM
Canadian Museum of Civilization -100 Rue Laurier Gatineau, QC J8X 4G1
Tickets: Adult ($25), Seniors and Youth ($20) Children under 12 ($15) - Available from Jaku Konbit (www.jakukonbit.com). Tickets can also be purchased directly through the Canadian Museum of Civilization
(taxes apply). Ottawans and visitors, their friends and families are all invited to
celebrate Kwanzaa with Jaku Konbit at the Canadian Museum of Civilizations! This year’s theme “Kwanzaa ~Celebrating Diversity” showcases the essential message of Kwanzaa as a non-religious, and non-political Cultural Holiday, promoting family values, community development and cultural diversity in the Nation’s Capital. This
intergenerational and multicultural event is an excellent way to kick off the
new year! For more information about Kwanzaa, its origins and 7 principles, please visit the Jaku Konbit website www.jakukonbit.com
Samedi le 31 décembre
21h
PUB 31, 5375 rue Bank, Ottawa
Africanova & the Roots Band présentent leur concert du réveillon du Nouvel An, à l'africaine! Entrée: 15 $.
Saturday, December 31
Doors open at 9:30pm
OBSESSION - 1575 St. Laurent Blvd. & 1560 Triole St.
NEW YEAR’S EVE Grey Goose . Jet City . Ebony & Ivory Ent. present: OBSESSION 2012. A nightlife experience like nothing you’ve ever seen before. At Ottawa’s “It Spot”… on the most magical night of the year. 2 Red Carpet Entrances | 2 Massive Party Rooms. 25 VIP Booths w/ Bottle Service | Strict Upscale Dress Code. Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres & Champagne Toast at Midnight. Music by MACE . TDOT . CRITIK . D-TRAIN . CASUAL . DAVID SUPERSOUND . MASSIVE VIBES . DJ CHRIS SOUND. Bottle Service: 613-769-4390, 613-288-0506, Information: [email protected] Limited $35 Advance tickets available at: Textures Hair Salon 613-241-8977, The Pita Pit 613-789-2239
Norml Clothing 613-562-2043, Fades 613-737-3633, 613-230-3233
Ebony & Ivory Entertainment 613-590-1588, 613-316-1113
613-291-3975, 613-797-9104
Jet City 713-769-4390, 613-796-4255, 613-277-4694
Modern Trendz 613-327-6966, Mugena 613-722-8228
L&F Montego Place 613-830-8377
Obsession - 613-288-0506
Ebony & Ivory Ent. & Jet City Ent. | 613-590-1588 | www.ebonyandivoryent.com
Saturday, December 31
8pm
Marriott Hotel (100 Queen Street, Ottawa)
New Year's Eve - Ottawa's Best Countdown to 2012. STARFISH creative events + inspiration is thrilled to invite you to its annual New Year's Eve party. This year's theme: I LOVE NEW YORK (NY). Party to the sounds of celebrity DJ Ray Ray. Be 1 of STARFISH's 700 guests. Loads of surprises in store. See full event details at www.NYEottawa.com Also, take advantage of the early bird ticket price (before Dec 15). Enjoy special room rates at the Marriott Ottawa - just $119. STARFISH has been hosting New Year's Eve parties since 2008 - each with 500-600 people in attendance. Past Themes: 2008: On Top of the World, 2009: A Red Carpet Event, 2010: Carnival.