Whims of Iron: Screen & Stage, June

So, 2011 marks such auspicious Ottawa screen and stage landmarks in history as the 83rd anniversary of the Ottawa Little Theatre's official opening and the 42nd anniversary of the NAC's opening, the 70th anniversary of Warner Brothers starting production here on Captains of the Clouds - Oscar-nominated, Hollywood's first feature shot entirely in Canada and James Cagney's first Technicolor film - and the 10th anniversary of local director Lee Demarbre's cult fave Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter hitting the big screen.

Anyways, here's a glimpse of movie and theatre fun on the radar this month so far:

STAGE: June 3 - 11, various times and venues
Magnetic North Theatre Festival, Ottawa 2011
"The Magnetic North Theatre Festival is the premiere festival of new Canadian theatre. Like the Magnetic North Pole itself, the festival moves around the country, treating Canadians to excellence in English theatre from across Canada. Magnetic North gives us the opportunity to share our stories, to interpret our history and our times, and to explore how we see the world." - http://www.magneticnorthfestival.ca

STAGE: June 3 - 12, 7:30pm, Sundays 2pm only
Orpheus Musical Theatre Society: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Centrepointe Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Drive. Adults $40 (see site).
"Based on the popular 1988 film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels centers on two con men living on the French Riviera." - http://orpheus-theatre.ca/dirty-rotten-scoundrels.php


STAGE: June 7 - 9, Tues - Wed 7pm, Thurs 9:30pm
Ottawa Sketch Presents THE LIVE SHOW
Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank Street. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
"The new line-up will include some old favourites like the Chuck Chandler Show and Actors Anonymous as well as some newbies that will be a real treat! It will also include a pre-screening of our feature web series Locker Lives before it's June 10th premiere on the internet! So come and join Moses and his friends for a night of non-denominational humour that will leave you praying for more!" - http://ottawasketchcomedy.blogspot.com/

SCREEN: June 9, 7pm
Justice for Mohamed Harkat Committee: The Secret Trial 5
J.C. Wylllie Boardroom, PSAC building, 233 Gilmour Street at Metcalfe. Free Admission/Fundraiser.
"On Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 7pm, the Justice for Mohamed Harkat Committee will be holding a special documentary evening/fundraiser [IN OTTAWA] with Amar Wala, director and his film crew from Toronto. They are producing this terrific documentary on the Secret Trial Five in Canada. They will be presenting a short film and other goodies!" - http://www.justiceforharkat.com/news.php?item.3780.97

STAGE: June 9 - 12, Thurs - Sat 7pm, Sat - Sun 12pm
Once Upon a Kingdom Theatre: The Little Prince
Natalie Stern Studio Theatre (OSSD), 294 Picton Avenue, $12
"Based on the novel by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Production is in English). For ages 6 and up. Directed by Ekaterina Shestakova. Starring: Jennifer Capogreco and Chris Wardell" - http://onceuponakingdom.com/play.html

SCREEN: June 12, 2pm
Trinidad and Tobago Association of Ottawa: An Afternoon of Films from Trinidad and Tobago!
Centrepointe Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Drive. $5 in advance, $8 at the door. Children $5.
"Come out and enjoy two great films from Trinidad and Tobago. We will feature one short film titled "At Sea" and a longer feature film titled "Calypso Dream"." - http://www.ttao.ca/events.html


SCREEN: June 12, 16, 19 and 26, 7pm
Canadian Film Institute: 8th Israeli Film Festival
Auditorium, Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street
"The Canadian Film Institute is pleased to present the 8th Israeli Film Festival, celebrating contemporary Israeli cinema. Presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Israel and the Israeli Cultural Forum (Vered Israel Cultural and Educational Probram, and Jewish Community Council of Ottawa/Vaad Ha'ir, Canada Israel Cultural Foundation). All films are Ottawa premieres!" - http://www.cfi-icf.ca/index.php?option=com_cfi&task=showevent&id=72

SCREEN: June 15, 18, 25 and 29, 7pm
Canadian Film Institute: 4th Sri Lankan Film Festival
Auditorium, Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street
"The Canadian Film Institute is proud to present the fourth edition of this film festival, featuring the ever-impressive cinema of Sri Lanka. Presented in collaboration with the Sri Lankan High Commission in Ottawa. All films presented with English sub-titles, in the Auditorium of Library and Archives Canada." - http://www.cfi-icf.ca/index.php?option=com_cfi&task=showevent&id=71


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