Voices of Venus - Tuesday

Tuesday March 10, 2009

Voices From Venus

A call to mothers, sisters, daughters to come together and celebrate women spoken word artists.
The poetry scene in Ottawa is exploding, but there is still a shortage of women slamming a spoken word events. This does not mean there is a lack of. There are tons of amazing women who blow minds with their wordplay.

Voices from Venus is a night dedicated to the women spoken word artists of Ottawa and the World.
Queens, bring your stories, experiences, soliloquies, monologues and word castles and recite, with all your fellow sisters, in a way only a mother could.
An open and welcoming atmosphere for first timers, so make sure you come out, and if you just want to sit back and listen, it will be a night not to miss.


7:30 PM Start Time
$5 suggested cover

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

SongWriters Roundabout'

The 'Songwriters Roundabout' night at the Umi Cafe consists of a group of local singers, songwriters and musicians who present their material in order to develop songs, and for the betterment of all.

Group members perform original songs, songs-in-progress, recite lyrics and sometimes collaborate, all the while further developing each other's music.

This songwriter's circle is an open circle with a 'united vision' to help raise each other up creatively and constructively.

Feedback and participation is encouraged.

FaceBook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52442823638#/topic.php?uid=52442823638&topic=7826

7:30 PM

Thursday, March 12th 2009

Open Jam Sessions - Back to the Jazz

A call out to musicians who like to ride train of the moment. Artists to like
to make a call to the spirits, uprooting ancient souls from the dead to dance.
There is no better moment than now, and this night is dedicated to the vibrations of today,
of the instant, which is all that is connected to eternity.
All musicians welcome. This does not mean a chaotic rant of un-cohesive melodies.
While the freedom is supreme, the vibe is the end to all.
The aim is to follow each other in harmony, but in the moment.

7:30 Start Time
Sign up Sheet available (depending on the vibe you just might jump in)

























Friday, March 13th, 2009
Bandier Lake + Open Mic Session

Bandier Lake is an original folk act from Ottawa. We are a four piece: Kader Blaine - guitar/banjo and vocals, Lisa Poushinsky - piano and vocals, Dan McKenzie - mandolin and vocals, Evan Runge - violin.

8:00 Start Time
$5 Cover


Sunday, March 15th 2009

Clothing Swap Fundraiser

Tired of sporting the same old clothes over and over again? Then come have a blast recycling your wears at a Clothing Swap! Your new favorite outfit will be waiting for you to reclaim it. So feel great, because your environmentally conscious behavior is like giving the planet one BIG hug!

Sunday March 15, 2009

1:00 – 4:30 pm

Cost: $5 for participation + all your unwanted clothing

Proceeds raised will support Ivy’s participation in an Otesha sustainable action cycling tour.

The Otesha Project is a youth run charitable organization that uses theatre to mobilize young people to make local and global changes through their everyday consumer choices.
For more information visit www.Otesha.ca

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Upcoming Events

Wed. Mar. 18th - Elena Yeung - www.myspace.com/elenayeung

Thurs. Mar. 19th - Bill Brown's 1,2,3 Slam

Fri. Mar. 20th - Umi Presents: Snake Charmers CD Release & Open Mic (Welcome Spring)

Sat. Mar. 21st - New Teeth Band

Sun. Mar. 22nd - 2nd Community Gathering - POTLUCK