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Twinkle, twinkle

Okay, so you and everyone else in town likely knows Captain America: The First Avenger is coming to a Real 3D HD (etc) big screen near you, and that the stage version of Disney's The Lion King is already playing the NAC these days. If you didn't know, well, now you do.

More interestingly, here's a quick roundup of treasures playing on Ottawa's screens and stages beyond the usual movie listings, with a few extra related sites thrown in for fun:


STAGE: Secrets of a Soccer Mom, July 13 – 30, 2011
Arts Court Theatre, 2 Daly Ave., Ottawa
"When three women leave their traditional spot on the sidelines to play in an annual mother-son soccer game, an otherwise ordinary day becomes extraordinary. Competition ignites their fierce desire to recapture their spirit, humour and passion and paves the way for a better understanding of themselves and their families."


http://www.artscourt.ca/index.php?page=76&id=60


SCREEN: Mr. Hollywood, Mondays, 10:30pm
Rogers TV, Ottawa Cable 22
"E Talk this is not. 'Mr. Hollywood' is a humorous look at the absurdity of fame in both Canada and abroad. Containing interviews with entertainment 'experts' and genuine celebrities, Mr. Hollywood puts a unique spin on the celebrity magazine program complete with an intimate studio audience and lots of 'Celebrity Moments.'"


http://www.rogerstv.com/page.aspx?lid=12&rid=4&sid=4311


STAGE: My Summer Crush: An Improv Show to Fall For, July 18, 25, Aug 8, 15, 26, 2011
Arts Court Studio, 2 Daly Ave., Ottawa
"It’s back! For the second year, Crush hits the stage at the Summer Fling festival this July and August at Arts Court for MY SUMMER CRUSH!"


http://crushimprov.com/2011/07/my-summer-crush/


SCREEN/STAGE: Metropolitan Opera: Tosca, July 27, 2011, 6:30pm
SilverCity Gloucester and Cinéma StarCité Gatineau
"Rome, June 1800. Cesare Angelotti, an escaped political prisoner, rushes into a church to hide in one of the chapels. Once he has disappeared, the painter Mario Cavaradossi enters to work on his portrait of Mary Magdalene. The painting has been inspired by the Marchesa Attavanti, whom Cavaradossi has seen in the church but does not know. While he works, he compares the dark-haired beauty of his lover, the singer Floria Tosca, to that of the blonde Marchesa Attavanti."


http://www.cineplex.com/Movies/MovieDetails/Tosca-Puccini-Metropolitan-Opera-ENCORE-PERFORMANCE.aspx?loc_cookie=OTTAWA+-+ON&date=2011-7-27&tab=cineplex#Showtimes


SCREEN: Carbon Nation screening, July 29, 2011
Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St., Ottawa
"An optimistic (and witty) discovery of what people are already doing, what we as a nation could be doing and what the world needs to do to prevent (or at least slow down) the impending climate crisis."


http://nature.ca/en/plan-your-visit/what-see-do/whats/cafe-scientifique-movie-night


SCREEN: My Precious Novella screening, July 30, 2011, 8:30pm
SAW Video, Arts Court Courtyard, 67 Nicholas St., Ottawa
"On Saturday July 30th, SAW Video presents My Precious Novella, an outdoor screening of unconventional short videos. The nine vignettes, which all run under ten minutes, range from dream-like parables to performance art, and sharply edited mini-documentaries."


http://www.sawvideo.com/events/2011/07/my-precious-novella.php


STAGE: Oliver!, Aug 1 - 6, 2011
Centrepointe Studio Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Dr., Ottawa
"Nothing works on the stage like a well-crafted tale, and OLIVER! is just such a show. Based on the Dickens novel, it will engage any audience with its pathos and drama, while delighting everyone with its outstanding musical numbers."


http://www.centrepointetheatre.com/events_tickets/details_studio/august/oliver_en.html


SCREEN: Screenwriting Camp 2011, Aug 8 - 12, 2011
Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa
"This five-day, hands-on workshop from August 8th to 12th at Carleton University will help writers bring their ideas into the reality of a feature film screen story. (...) Participants will learn the fundamentals of story structure, scenes, sequences, acts, dialogue, and character and story arcs – the necessary elements of professional screen storytelling."


http://www2.carleton.ca/filmstudies/screenwriting-camp-2011/


SCREEN/STAGE: Lil Wayne with Rick Ross in concert, Aug 11, 2011
Scotiabank Place, 1000 Palladium Dr., Ottawa
"Due to popular demand, iconic rapper and label owner, Lil Wayne, in the midst of a high charting radio single ’6 Foot 7 Foot” and the pending release of his hotly anticipated 10th studio album Tha Carter IV, will extend his 2011 North American tour, the ’I Am Still Music” tour (...) In addition to Rick Ross, Lil Wayne will be joined by Keri Hilson, the Grammy nominated R&B/pop singer whose critically acclaimed album No Boys Allowed’s first single ’Pretty Girl Rock” reached #1 on the Billboard charts."


http://www.scotiabankplace.com/en/default.asp?scotiabankplace=56&urlkeyword=Event%20Detail&objId=1059


STAGE: The Patrick Pearse Motel, Aug 16 – 27, 2011
Ottawa Little Theatre, 400 King Edward Ave., Ottawa
"Things begin to go wrong when a jealous husband, a forgetful night watchman, an amorous TV personality and others end up in a soon to be opened motel. A fast paced farce by one of Irelands favourite playwrights."


http://www.ottawalittletheatre.com/html/cm2.cfm?fid=67&sid=73&lang=1&html=patrick_pearse_motel.html


SCREEN: Ottawa International Film Festival, Aug 17 - 21, 2011
Various locations, Ottawa
"With a focus on independent filmmaking, the OIFF mandate includes a commitment to supporting the development of film talent in Ottawa and providing local filmmakers with an opportunity to showcase their work alongside major international films."


http://oiff.ca


STAGE: A Fateful Meeting of les femmes fatales, Aug 31 – Sept 3, 2011
Arts Court Theatre, 2 Daly Ave., Ottawa
"A group of friends gather for an evening of mystery and murder – the kind that comes in a game box with silly characters and menu suggestions. What they get is something quite different. Mystery? Yes. Intrigue? Yes? Murder? Not quite."


http://www.tototoo.ca/NextShowBuyTickets/tabid/36/Default.aspx


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Springtime for Frankenstein

It's early to be talking about spring 2012, unless you're a Mel Brooks fan here in Ottawa and love those early bird ticket sales. Scrolling down to the bottom of the list below will make your day, unless you're not a Mel Brooks fan.

Also on the shiny big sky horizon of early bird ticket sales is Joan Rivers' NAC stage show this fall - unless you really are only a Mel Brooks fan...

So, for shiny big screen and stage fans alike - and everyone else - here's the short list of additional worthwhile stuff on the moviequips.ca radar for this month so far:

SCREEN: Ottawa Turkish Festival film screenings, July 16, 18, 19, 2011, 6pm
Ottawa Public Library, Auditorium, 120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa
The film Beyaz Melek (White Angel) July 16, the documentary Seb-i Arus (Whirling Dervishes Ceremony) July 18 and the feature Babam ve Oğlum (My Father and My Son) July 19.

http://www.ottawaturkishfestival.com/events_2011.html


STAGE: Othello, July 16 - 30, 2011
Salamander Shakespeare Co., Various locations
"Othello, a black man in a white world, finesses a grand slam. He has won power, might, and now a beauty as his stolen bride. Othello soars until a jealous subordinate threatens his gains. Iago plots an intricate vengeance."

http://salamandertheatre.ca/shakespeare-co/index.htm#Othello


SCREEN: Centretown Movies, July 22 - August 13, 2011, 9pm
Dundonald Park, Somerset St. W at Lyon St., Ottawa
"We screen outdoor films in downtown Ottawa. The 2011 season of Centretown Movies Outdoor Film Festival is scheduled for July 22nd to August 13th. Our event brings hundreds of viewers to Dundonald Park in downtown Ottawa, providing a family-friendly environment and pleasant Friday/Saturday night experience for many people in our community."


http://www.csit.carleton.ca/~arya/cm/schedule.html


SCREEN: 93.9 BOB FM Movies on the Beach, July 22, 2011
Petrie Island, Trim Rd., Ottawa
"It's a family event so pack up the kids, lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and make your way to Walter Baker Park to see a movie under the stars. It's a drive-in...without the cars. Limited parking on site so get there early. Movie starts at dusk."

http://www.939bobfm.com/


SCREEN: One Lucky Elephant screening/fundraiser, July 23, 2011, 11:45am and 2:30pm
Ottawa Public Library, Auditorium, 120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa
"A story that will change hearts and minds regarding elephants in captivity and will, through public awareness and education, help bring an end to the use of animals in entertainment." Featured Guest Speaker: Rob Laidlaw, founder of Zoocheck Canada.

http://calendar.rcen.ca/events.php?id=14660

http://www.facebook.com/OneLuckyElephant?sk=wall


SCREEN: Blood and Beasts: DIY Horror Filmmaking, July 23 - 24, 10am-5pm
SAW Video, 67 Nicholas St., Ottawa
"This interactive workshop will give you a solid foundation into the fast-paced, high-risk and high-reward world of making independent horror movies. Reflecting on 15 years of personal experience and using references from the best and worst of independent horror, instructor and filmmaker, Brian Singleton, will explore the complete process of true independent do-it-yourself (DIY) low-budget filmmaking in the horror genre (...) Deadline to register: July 18, 2011"

http://www.sawvideo.com/workshops/workshop-horror.php


STAGE: Joan Rivers, Sept 12, 2011, 7:30 pm
NAC, 53 Elgin St., Ottawa
"Joan Rivers, the world-renowned comedian, TV host, bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning talk show host, Tony-nominated actress, CEO and savvy business woman who reinvents herself and her career time and time again, will launch the Jewish Federation of Ottawa 2012 Annual Fundraising Campaign on September 12, 2011 at the National Arts Centre. Tickets are $36"

http://www.nac-cna.ca/en/whatson/event.cfm?ID=6687


STAGE: Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein, May 25 and 26, 2012
Centrepointe Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Dr., Ottawa
"Don't miss the sensational cast delivering all your favorite moments from the classic film, plus brand-new show-stopping numbers for the stage, including 'Transylvania Mania,' 'He Vas My Boyfriend' and 'Puttin' on the Ritz.'"

http://centrepointetheatre.ca/events_tickets/details_theatre/may/frankenstein_en.html


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Oh awes

A big congrats to Nepean-born performing artist Sandra Oh on her recently announced induction into Canada's Walk of Fame. The other six 2011 inductees are Dr. Roberta Bondar, Burton Cummings, Daniel Nestor, Russell Peters, Ryan Reynolds, and Mordecai Richler.

Oh is the tenth person from the capital region to receive this tribute, joining Ottawa-Gatineau native CWF inductees Rich Little, Barbara Ann Scott, Nancy Greene, Margaret Atwood, Dan Aykroyd, Paul Anka, Alanis Morissette, Daniel Lanois, and Mark McKinney of TV's Kids in the Hall.

2011 marks the 14th year for this annual awards ceremony that includes each inductee name featured on maple leaf-shaped stars installed in the sidewalk of Downtown Toronto's theatre district. It is scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 1st at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto, then televised nationally on Global and Slice in October.


http://www.canadaswalkoffame.com/


Elsewhere on the local screen and stage scene, star watchers who may or may not have caught Daniel Lanois at Jazzfest here have a chance to spot Christopher Plummer perform at Music & Beyond (www.musicandbeyond.ca) and Tim Robbins play Bluesfest (see list below).

Here are a few performing arts highlights worth checking out while some of the capital's screens and stages are on summer hiatus:


STAGE: NAC Guided Tours, July 4 - Aug 26, 2011
53 Elgin Street, Ottawa
"Experience the captivating world of the performing arts with a guided tour of the National Arts Centre. It’s FREE! From July 6 to August 28, 2010, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, a bilingual 45-minute guided tour will depart from the Main Lobby at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m."


http://www.nac-cna.ca/en/whatson/event.cfm?ID=6410


STAGE: Stage Estival de Création, 4 - 15 juillet 2011
Cie Vox Théâtre, 333, ave King Edward, Ottawa
"La Nouvelle Scène, Vox Théâtre offre un stage donné par des artistes professionnels du théâtre aux jeunes de 8 à 12 ans qui découvrent ainsi différents aspects des arts de la scène."


http://www.nouvellescene.com/index.cfm?Voir=agenda_detail&Id=20106


SCREEN: Hands off Mississippi screening, July 8, 2011, 7:30pm
Amphitheatre, Saint Paul University, 223 Main St., Ottawa
"With great expectations, ten-year old Emma visits her grandmother Dolly in the countryside during her vacations. But when she arrives, Emma learns that old Klipperbusch has passed away – and his greedy nephew Albert is already swift to rebuild the inherited estate to make the most money out of it." - Goethe-Institut Ottawa


http://www.goethe.de/ins/ca/ott/ver/en7780759v.htm


SCREEN: Raw Opium screening/filmmaker Peter Findlay in attendance, July 14, 2011, 6:30pm
Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank St., Ottawa
"Fair warning: your assumptions about addiction and the “war on drugs” will be challenged. Followed by a panel discussion."


http://mayfairtheatre.ca/movies/Raw-Opium-Pain-Pleasure-Profits/


STAGE/SCREEN - Tim Robbins and the Rogues Gallery Band, July 14, 2011, 9:30pm
Bluesfest, LeBreton Flats Park, Ottawa
"In 2010, (director, producer, activist, musician and Academy award-winning actor Tim Robbins) released his debut album, Tim Robbins & the Rogues Gallery Band, a nine-track collection of self-described 'raggle taggle and rousing gypsy Americana.'"


http://www.ottawabluesfest.ca/act/442


STAGE: Downtown Rideau Summer Fling, July 14 - Aug 28, 2011
Various locations, Ottawa
"Featuring 9 locally produced plays with 80 performances in 6 venues, SUMMER FLING celebrates Ottawa’s unique theatre community and provides a forum for increased exposure to new ideas, creative opportunities, and interaction between Downtown Rideau’s cultural, shopping and dining community."


http://www.downtownrideau.com/index.php?page=76&id=228&sec=


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