Canadian War Museum presents Remembrance activities
November 1, 2006 |
Canadian War Museum presents Remembrance activities for the whole family
Ottawa, Ontario, November 1, 2006 — Join us for a week of Remembrance activities at the Canadian War Museum. Until November 12, the Museum is presenting a compelling new opera for youth as well as touching wartime readings, special in-gallery activities and a week-long concert series. These special events will help families remember and learn more about our country’s military history.From Tuesday, November 7 to Saturday, November 11, 2006, opening hours are extended to 9 p.m.
Remembrance activities include
November 1 to 12 — Naomi’s Road
Presented by Vancouver Opera in the Schools
Location: Barney Danson Theatre
The Canadian War Museum brings the Vancouver Opera production of Naomi’s Road to Ottawa for an exclusive engagement! This professional opera for young people and their families is based on the novel by Canadian author Joy Kogawa.
Naomi’s Road tells the touching and dramatic story of a nine-year-old Japanese-Canadian girl in the Second World War who confronts the harshness of forced relocation and discovers her own resilience of spirit. In a sensitive, visually evocative production filled with emotion, humour and soaring melodies, Naomi and her older brother Stephen struggle with the harshness of war, racism, bullying and loss of family. Ultimately, brother and sister triumph over their fears and discover the gifts that sustain them: music, words and love. Their resilience of spirit offers hope for the future and will allow visitors to experience the power of literature and music as an entry into this period of Canadian history.
Call the Museum Box Office for tickets and show times: (819) 776-8600.
Note: Performances are presented in English only.
November 7 to 11 — Concert Series
Join us for a week of musical performances dedicated to and inspired by Remembrance. Enjoy a different concert every night with a variety of musical styles in the Museum’s LeBreton Gallery.
Tuesday, November 7
Regimental Band of the Governor General’s Foot Guards, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 8
Nepean Concert Band, 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 9
Maple Leaf Brass Band, 7 p.m.
Friday, November 10
The Central Band of the Canadian Forces, accompanied by Steffi D (Canadian Idol Top 5), and Air Command Pipes and Drums, 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 11
Youth musical performances, 1:30 p.m. to 7p.m.
November 11 — Remembrance Day – Free admission!
Memorial Hall
Location and time: Memorial Hall and Lobby, 11 a.m.
At 11 a.m., via a large-screen display, see a beam of sunlight refracting through a single window onto the headstone of the Unknown Soldier (weather permitting), and remember the sacrifices made by those who have served and continue to serve our country. The Museum will observe two minutes of silence at this time.
Musical Performances
Location and time: LeBreton Gallery, 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Enjoy music for remembrance performed by local choirs and bands throughout the afternoon.
Wartime Memories – Readings
Location and times: Military History Research Centre throughout the afternoon. Check the museum Information Desk for a detailed schedule.
Listen to the thoughts and feelings of Canadians as they experienced war on the battlefield and at home. Readings of letters and journals from the Museum’s collectio