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Our arts writers share their suggestions on what to do within the Ottawa space the week of Sept. 15-21:
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INDIGENOUS MUSIC
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Tenor Jeremy Dutcher, digital group The Halluci Nation and singer-songwriter William Value are among the many excellent Indigenous musicians lined as much as pay tribute to the legendary Buffy Sainte-Marie throughout a live performance on the Nationwide Arts Centre on Friday. Entitled Starwalker: A Celebration of the Songs, Music and Lifetime of Buffy Sainte-Marie, the present will likely be captured for a CBC broadcast on Sept. 30, the Nationwide Day for Fact and Reconciliation. Different visitor performers embody Crystal Shawanda, Leela Gilday, Logan Staats, Mary-Mai and Zoey Roy, with appearances by Tom Jackson, Alanis Obamsawin, Dr. Roberta Bondar and extra. Tickets begin at $45 plus charges, accessible on the NAC field workplace and at ticketmaster.ca. Showtime is 8 p.m.
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FILM
The Ottawa Worldwide Animation Competition, North America’s oldest and largest animation pageant, kicks off on Sept. 21 and runs for 5 days, with screenings, displays, workshops and leisure occurring in a number of downtown areas, together with the Ottawa Artwork Gallery and Arts Court docket. The opening-night gala takes place on the Bytowne Cinema on Wednesday, that includes a contest screening of the function movie, Silver Chicken and Rainbow Fish, by the Chinese language-born artist-filmmaker Lei Lei, adopted by a gap ceremony and the primary of the pageant’s short-film screenings. For full schedule info and ticket information, go to animationfestival.ca.
BLUEGRASS
After a few years off due to the pandemic, the sixth version of the all-ages Black and Bluegrass pageant will happen for the primary time at Rideau Pines Farm, with a lineup that showcases nation, punk, bluegrass and all the pieces in between. Performers embody the inimitable Ottawa chanteuse Riishi Von Rex, sci-fi rockers Vs The Borg, folk-punk outfit Bastards and the Buzzards, psychobilly fiends Screamin Sins, Montreal fingerstyle guitarist Lucas Choi Zimbal, swing-jazz duo Jordan & Watts and extra. The farm is at 5714 Fourth Line Highway, between North Gower and Richmond. The enjoyable begins at 3 p.m. and runs till midnight. Admission is $20 on the gate.
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JAZZ
Montgomery Scotch Lounge at 750 Gladstone Ave. is ramping up its stay jazz choices this fall, and exhibits Friday and Saturday will function a few of Ottawa’s main gamers. On Friday night time, Ottawa pianist Mark Ferguson will showcase his talents on the organ when he leads a trio that features guitarist Roddy Ellias and drummer Scott Latham by means of two units of authentic compositions and jazz requirements. On Saturday night time, the trio known as Troika, which incorporates guitarist Tim Bedner, reedman Rene Lavoie and percussionist Rene Fortier, pays two units throughout which Brazilian and Cuban music will prominently determine. The music begins every night time at 8 p.m. The duvet cost each nights will likely be $15. Information and reservations: montgomeryscotchlounge.com.
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OPERA
Germany’s ambassador Sabine Sparwasser is internet hosting an opera-themed picnic on the grounds of her residence at 290 Coltrin Rd. in Rockcliffe Park on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. As in previous years, musicians from the Canadian Opera Firm’s Ensemble Studio will carry out within the backyard. Admission is free, however attendees are requested to register prematurely at opera-picnic.eventbrite.com. Gentle drinks and snacks will likely be accessible. A tent will likely be arrange and a few seating will likely be supplied, however friends are welcome to carry blankets. Barring a thunderstorm, the occasion will happen. The occasion can also be asking friends to donate in help of the Ukrainian NGO Tabletochki, which offers most cancers remedy for youngsters in instances of battle by way of a hyperlink at globalgiving.org.
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ROCK
Bear in mind Anvil? The veteran Canadian rock band will not be solely nonetheless hammering out traditional tracks like Metallic on Metallic and 666 but additionally has a brand-new album. Affect is Imminent got here out within the spring, together with a remastered model of their 13-year-old documentary, Anvil: The Story of Anvil! The movie traces the indie band’s roots within the metallic scene of the Eighties and their battle to make ends meet. Unique members Steve Kudlow (aka Lips) and drummer Robb Reiner, who’ve been buddies since their teenagers, lead the band to Maverick’s Bar, 221 Rideau St., on Saturday (Sept. 17) for the ultimate present within the Canadian leg of a serious tour. Tickets are $25 plus charges, on sale at findlivemusic.ca.
