June 21, 2003 : La Fête de la Musique. Celebrate and make some music!
Since 1982 and through the years, the principles of the « Fête de la Musique » have appealed to and captivated more and more participants around the world. If the incentive and dynamism of the French cultural network abroad (French embassies, French cultural institutes and Alliance Française centers) has contributed significantly to this international event, there are also many local partcipants (Departments of culture, municipal and regional governements as well as artistic associations) who are involved in the organization.
By adapting to the cultural particularities of each country, this celebration of music has known how to invent itself, even reinvent itself and has become an international event. Just think of it!
The Alliance Française in Ottawa regrets not being able to find other partners for the 2003 edition of the « Fête de la Musique ». As a result you are invited to the party in 2004. But why wait? Make music and why not this upcoming June 21st?
Please note however that the « Fête de la Musique » will be celebrated in Vancouver and Toronto through the impetus of the Alliance Française centers of these two cities.
For more information, visit the website www.fetedelamusique.culture.fr

The Franco-Ontarian Festival
From June 11-15, 2003, + June 24, 2003 (Fête de la Saint-Jean Baptiste)
The Franco-Ontarian Festival began in 1976, in the heart of Ottawa , in the Byward Market. At that time, this event, known as « Semaine Française/French week », was to provide an opportunity for Franco-Ontarians to get together and celebrate their culture. Since the 1990’s, this event has become an institution in the region as a result of it s increasingly popular mission to promoting Franco-Ontarian culture at the provincial, national and even international level.
By highlighting new talent and welcoming well-known artists from around the world, the Franco-ontarian Festival is without a doubt a leader in cultural promotion. For the 28th annual Franco-Ontarian Festival there will be the usual exceptional evening concerts and other great entertainment as well as activities for families. Get ready to celebrate from June 11 to June 15, 2003 and on June 24, 2003. For more information, http://www.ffo.ca infoline 613-155-2553

French Theatre at the National Arts Centre : Discover the 2003-2004 season.
The French theatre programming for the 2003-2004 season at the NAC has been unveiled. Denis Marleau, the artistic director has indicated that he chose to bring together playwrights, from this region and abroad, who couldn’t stop themselves from sharing their dreams : Pinget, Tchekhov, Molière, Brel, Pomerlo, Mouawad, Brassard and de Vasconcelos. Dreams of yesterday and tomorrow, patiently constructed or quickly concocted out of necessity, to say it in other words, other images, which continue to appeal to us in our daily lives and in the face of the obscure forces of history which capsize us today. Dreams coming up from the televised material which we are spoon fed, dreams that are not always fashionable which take us elsewhere to a reality that is pure entertainment.
You can already reserve your seats for the upcoming season : discover all of the plays by ordering your subscription for season tickets on line. http://www.nac-cna.ca/fr/theatrefrancais/index.htm.

The opening reception of the art display by Sylvio Gagnon
Many art lovers came to meet Sylvio Gagnon, "a painter of four seasons", last May 9 in the Gallery of the Alliance Française, for the opening reception of his art display. There they were able to admire his artwork resulting from his trip to the French Riviera, and others evoking the Canadian landscapes.