moviequips blog: 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.'"