Irish Canadian Cultural Centre
Located in the former 117-year-old heritage property of
St. Brigid's church, 176 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, Canada
Photo and Text Source: Exploring Ottawa
by Kalman and Roaf, page 38
Names: John R. Bowes, J. S. Lefort
Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts
Home of the National Irish Canadian Culture Centre
310 St. Patrick Street, Ottawa, K1N 5K5
December 8, 2011:
Did you start your Christmas Shopping yet? Why not support our local economy and come out for breakfast this Sunday,
enjoy some musical entertainment by our very talented and dedicated volunteer musicians from the Irish community.
Have a chin-wag with some friends or enjoy the "Craic" term for fun, entertainment, and enjoyable conversation as the
Irish would say. Watch the children visit Santa on stage. Purchase some gifts while you’re there!
To those of you who came along and attended an event(s) at our venue throughout the year, we really enjoyed meeting
you and appreciated your support.
We take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year.
Upcoming events:
SUNDAY 11th DECEMBER, 2011
Christmas Pancake Breakfast & Live Entertainment
Featuring some of the best musical entertainment by our very talented and dedicated volunteer musicians from the Irish community.
Pancakes, Ham, Home Fries, Juice, Fruit, Tea/Coffee
COST: Adults: $5, Children $3.
TIME: 10 am – NOON
Live music, good food, good company at affordable price.
Bake table in support of the Ottawa GAEL’s.
SANTA will be stopping by for the children
Shopping available from the ‘IRISH EYES’ gift shop.
Jewellery & fabric art by Erin Scullion, photograph’s by Doug.
2012 Calendars by Peter Maher in support of the OTTAWA MISSION
Info: 613-225-1830.
Entrance to Kildare Room on Cumberland Street
Wednesday 28th DECEMBER, 2011
Members of The Irish Society of the National Capital Region are INVITED to an Evening of cheerful company, delicious refreshments,
background soulful music, cash bar and door prizes.
Join us between 6.30 p.m and 10.00 p.m.
Party will be in the Kildare Room (lower level)
Please use the Cumberland St entrance to the Kildare Room
To reserve your place, please call Helena at 819-778-3869 or
e-mail memberservices@irishsocietyncr.com by Tuesday 20th December, 2011.
The Event Is Sponsored By The Irish Society Of The National Capital Region In Ottawa, A Community Voice For Irish Loving People
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
The Red and White
TIME: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cost: Guest 64.59 Buy tickets at EventBrite.com
Get Ready for the Annual Red and White!
Join Harmony House for its most delicious and elegant fundraiser at 7 p.m.
Savour the culinary artistry of Chef Michael Blackie, Executive Chef of NAC's Le Cafe, and Chef Lora Kirk of Ruby Watchco Toronto,
and sample excellent wine and beer from Prince Edward County and Eastern Ontario.
Saturday 28th January, 2012
Saint Brigid’s Eve
A Tribute To The Extraordinary Women Of The Celtic World
An Evening Of Music And Song
Music And Songs In Irish, Scots, Welsh And Manx
The Ottawa Celtic Choir Under
The Direction Of Ellen Macisaac.
Mary Muckle Voice & Harp.
Kirsten Carlson, Flute And The Welsh Penillion Singers, Cantorion Cerdd Dant.
Also Featuring Musical Group, Daughters Of Brien.
TIME: 7:30 p.m -- CASH BAR
Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Call (613) 244-7373 or (613) 222-0710
Wednesday , 1st February, 2012
An Evening with Francis Moore Lappé - OTTAWA
TIME: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
USC Canada presents an inspiring evening with the visionary author of the ground-breaking Diet for a Small Planet
(1971), Frances Moore Lappé.
Based on her new book, EcoMind, Lappé confronts our current myths about markets, food, and environmental issues,
challenging us to change the way we think so we can create the world we want.
For further information about these events or if you have any questions about tickets or event details, please contact
Julia by email (laforge@usc-canada.org) or by phone (613-234-6827 ext.225)
Saturday 17th March, 2012
St. Patrick's Day Luncheon - Ideal Christmas Gift
Great food, Entertainment, Song & Dance
Limited seating - Advanced tickets only.
TIME: NOON – 3:00 pm
Tickets: $35:00
Call (613) 244-7373 or (613) 222-0710
Entrance to Kildare Room on Cumberland Street
December 2011 - February 2012
Vernissage: December 10th, 2011
Preternatural Art Exhibition
http://www.preternatural.ca/venues/st-brigids/
Adrian Göllner Performances:
At Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts is the first of three installations created specifically for the deconsecrated basilica. Ottawa based artist, Adrian Göllner, will install an ensemble of smoke machines that puff out a sequence from Handel’s Messiah creating a ghostly presence.
Saturday December 10th, 2pm
Thursday December 15th, 2pm
Saturday December 17th, 2pm
Avantika Bawa (India/USA), Saturday January. 7th-19th, 2012
Anne Katrine Senstad, Senstad (Norway),
(Sunday January. 29th – February 17th, 2012)
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1 pm - 8 pm. Admission: Free.
The enchanting nature of music continues as a theme with the third and final phase of the exhibition that opens at Saint Brigid’s
on 29th January, 2012. Norwegian artist Anne Katrine Senstad has focused on Saint Brigid’s organ with a video that bathes
it in color, suggesting a blending of sound and color sensations.
Sunday, February 12th, 2012 @ 2:30 p.m
The Ottawa Junior Youth Orchestra:
In partnership with the National Capital Comission.?
Adults $15, Seniors/Students $8, Children under 12 $5
Sunday, February 26th, 2012 @ 2:30 p.m
The Ottawa Youth Orchestra:
Adults $15, Seniors/ Students $8, Children under 12 $5
Sunday, May 6, 2012
OYOA 30th Anniversary concert:
featuring the OYO, the OJYO and the Regional Youth Choir.
Adults $20, Seniors/ Students $12, Children under 5 $5.
January 27, 2012:
Well, what can I say about winter….It is cold….that’s about it. We do have to make an effort to get out and get a little fresh air
in our lungs, so while you’re out why not stop by one of our events. Maybe pop in for breakfast and a little music on your way
to celebrate the joys of Winter at Winterlude. Below are a few of the public events listed, check our website for other events. www.saintbrigidscentre.ca
Saturday 28th January, 2012
Saint Brigid’s Eve
A Celtic Music Performance In Celebration Of The Female Patron Saint Of Ireland.
Featuring Mary Muckle, Harp & Voice,
Kirsten Carlson Flute,
The Ottawa Youth Harp Ensemble Under the direction of Mary Muckle.
Musical Group, Daughters Of Brien.
TIME: 7:30 p.m -- CASH BAR
Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Call (613) 244-7373 or (613) 222-0710
Entrance to Kildare Room on Cumberland Street
SUNDAY 8th JANUARY, 2012
PANCAKE BREAKFAST - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
FUNDRAISER FOR THE KISUMBA FOUNDATION FOR THE DISABLED IN KAMPALA UGANDA
Hosted by our own Don Kavanagh
Featuring some of the best musical entertainment by our very talented and dedicated volunteer musicians from the Irish community.
Pancakes, Ham, Home Fries, Juice, Fruit, Tea/Coffee
COST: Adults: $5, Children $3. TIME: 10 am – NOON
Live music, good food, good company at affordable price.
Shopping available from the ‘IRISH EYES’ gift shop.
Info: 613-225-1830. Entrance to Kildare Room on Cumberland Street
Sunday, February 12th, 2012 @ 2:30 p.m
The Ottawa Junior Youth Orchestra:
In partnership with the National Capital Comission.?
Adults $15, Seniors/Students $8, Children under 12 $5
Sunday, February 26th, 2012 @ 2:30 p.m
The Ottawa Youth Orchestra:
Adults $15, Seniors/ Students $8, Children under 12 $5
Saturday 17th March, 2012
ST. PATRICK'S DAY LUNCHEON
Come and celebrate St.Patrick’s Day with the ghosts and spirits of our ancestors in this beautiful structure,
built by the Irish 130 years ago and now owned by their decedents.
Great food - Live entertainment by Dan McHale & Friends, music, song and dance!!!!
Limited seating - Advanced tickets only.
TIME: NOON – 3:00 pm
Tickets: $35:00
Call (613) 244-7373 or (613) 222-0710 or (613) 225-1830
Entrance to Kildare Room on Cumberland Street
Saturday 16th JUNE, 2012
An "international celebration of Irish author James Joyce and his groundbreaking novel Ulysses, which follows Leopold Bloom
through a single day, June 16, 1904." Bloomsday vintage attire is optional, but encouraged.
Reserve this date on your calendar – more details available later.
All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final
4th Annual Fall Celtic Festival - Sunday, 16th September 2012
Reserve this date on your calendar – more details available later.
PARKING: Ample street parking and city parking lot on 141 Clarence St (between Dalhousie and Cumberland streets).
Two open parking lots on Dalhousie at St Patrick Street.
Please help us to spread the word by forwarding this message to your email contacts or share this notice with your
friends and relatives who do not have email.
St. Brigid's Centre - a few blocks from the National Gallery of Canada, Notre Dame Basilica, US Embassy, Major's Hill Park,
National War Museum, Lester Pearson Building, Chateau Laurier and the Parliament - near the Byward Market and
Rideau Shopping Centre - Irish Village - accessible from Hull thru MacDonald Cartier Bridge. With its proximity to
Ottawa’s vibrant ByWard Market, the centre adds another element to the downtown entertainment district.
Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts,
Home of the National Irish Canadian Cultural Centre,
http://www.saintbrigidscentre.ca
E-mail Ann Godbold and Al Lewis
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