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Category Archives: Things to Do
Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
This evening Rosa and I went to see the National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO). The opening piece was Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Tallis. It was absolutely enchanting. Very peaceful and yet memorable. I liked it so much … Continue reading
Hot Air Balloon Ride – Not
Rosa bought us tickets for a hot air balloon ride. It was part of the Festival de Montgolfières de Gatineau – the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival. It was something I’ve wanted to see for years and never made the time. … Continue reading
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Rideau Carleton Raceway
This evening Rosa and I went to see our first horse race. We went to the Rideau Carleton Raceway south of Ottawa. It is also a casino so technically this was our first time in a casino too. This will … Continue reading
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Roller Derby
Continuing with my plan to keep doing new things and seeing new things, I wanted to go see a Roller Derby. I saw an ad for the Rideau Valley Roller Girls last year and did not make enough time to … Continue reading
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Canadian Museum of Nature
Today, I visited the Canadian Museum of Nature. I continue to find some place new and interesting to visit each month if I can. The collection of the Museum of Nature first started as the collection of the Geological Survey … Continue reading
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David Sedaris
Tonight, Rosa and I went to the NAC to see David Sedaris, one of my favourite authors. He was just starting his new tour, and had all new material, including some readings from his diary and a few short stories. … Continue reading
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2011 Ottawa public budget consultations
I just got back from attending the city budget meeting. This was one of five public meetings held so that the voters and taxpayers can provide feedback and comments on the Ottawa city budget. The meeting was held at the Nepean Sportsplex. … Continue reading
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Monthly Museum – Canadian War Museum
Today I continued my monthly museum visits with my first visit to the new Canadian War Museum. I had been to the older museum about a decade ago. The new building, which opened in 2005, is much nicer with more … Continue reading
Crash and Brass
This evening, Rosa and I had tickets to see Canadian Brass at the National Arts Centre. We thought we should have a date night, so we went out for dinner before the performance. We chose Milestones (as if I don’t … Continue reading
Douglas Coupland
Continuing with my previous posting about doing more in Ottawa, tonight I went to see Douglas Coupland at the National Arts Centre. He was reading Chapter 4 (of 5) from his new book Player One: What is to Become of … Continue reading
