Velvet Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 [blurb]Orchestras outside are great, especially when it's free. They'll be at LeBreton Flats (Bluesfest site) Thursday-Sunday this week, with a different program each night. For info on each show go here:http://www.nac-cna.ca/en/whatson/search.cfm?WhatsOn=thisweekHere's what they'll be doing on the Saturday for example:Orchestra: Spirit of the WestNACO (All)July 21, 2007National Arts Centre Orchestra Spirit of the West[/blurb]NACO team up with West Coast folk/celtic/rock ensemble Spirit of the West for a raucous evening of music and song.Location:LeBreton Flats Park is located between the Canadian War Museum and Wellington Street. Parking:Patrons for Orchestras in the Park are encouraged to use public transportation wherever possible as free street parking in the vicinity of LeBreton Flats Park is limited. The parking garage at the War Museum will be open until 11 pm each evening for a flat rate of $10. There is no shuttle service for Orchestras in the Park.Artist (s): National Arts Centre Orchestra Spirit of the WestGeorge Blondheim, conductor House: LeBreton Flats ParkSeating Plan: Non-Reserved SeatingTicket Information: FreeSeason: 2006-2007Additional Information: KIDS ZONEFree Kids Zone activities begin one hour before each performance in the park. Have some hands-on musical fun at the instrument petting zoo, create crafts, meet Beethoven, and more!Saturday, July 21, 2007 19:00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 didn't spirit of the west have some hits back in the eighties?I remember this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagochips Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 I saw Spirit of the West at the NAC back in the '80s. One of the only times I've seen people dancing en masse, there. Thanks for the heads up, Velvet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 'Home for a Rest' and 'And if Venice is Sinking' are two Spirit of the West hits that I imagine everyone in Canada can hum along to.I love orchestras.Thanks for the tip Velvet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted July 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 I'm gonna try and make it Friday night - gonna be out of town on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Bytown Cinema for Eagle vs. Shark on Fri > SOTW w Orchestra on Sat > Handsome Furs on Sat lateNice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 beware sean, there is no such thing as a late show at zaphods. headliners are usually on at 10 until 11 sharp.i don't really expect the symphony shows to be super long, but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Thanks for the tip AD, I thought that applied to weekday shows only......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 all shows are done at 11, except on sunday nights where it's a bit less structured. which is totally backwards in my books, but oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 If you want to stay for the DJ portion of the night, is that an option- or would you have to go wait outside in another line and pay again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 once you've paid, either for a ticket to the show or cover to the dance partytime, you are in. (show admission includes cover for the rest of the evening). cover is only $3 i think on weekends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 [color:#cccccc]lawnchair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 How easy it is to envision Sean at a Zaphods dance party. Just close your eyes. PM NORTHERNWISH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted July 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 On closer inspection the NACO is doing two of the shows. Ottawa Symphony Orchestra will be performing Friday night while the L’Orchestre de la francophonie canadienne plays Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Spirit of the West + Handsome Furs makes for a great night of entertainment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyBeats Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 I'm in this should be cool, with a good weather forecast to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 the weather has been pretty shitty for outdoor orchestras. too bad, but hopefully tomorrow night will be nice. I really want to bike over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 No kidding if this shit keeps up I'm building an ark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 If you can believe it the rain was about 5x worse at 4:20am.People were pulling over on the highway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 of course they were pulling over, it was 4:20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 and there was a collective "The rain looks so cooool, man" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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