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National Arts Centre gets backlash over first ‘Black Out’ night for Black theatre goers"I think what's sad about it is that we're not talking about the arts... what it feels like is a distraction," said Rose-Ingrid Benjamin, community connections lead for NAC.FeaturesFeb 1, 2023
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Downtown Ottawa COVID-19 testing sites to open at McNabb Centre, NAC parking garageOttawa's drive-thru coronavirus testing centre is moving to the National Arts Centre and a new site is opening within walking distance for most downtown residents.HealthNov 13, 2020
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Bluesfest, NAC team up for weekend drive-in concerts in OttawaShad will be one of several Canadian musicians to take the stage at a weekend drive-in concert series, organized by RBC Bluesfest and the National Arts Centre.CanadaJun 18, 2020
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‘It’s about time’: Ottawa’s Indigenous Theatre prepares to launch first seasonThe National Arts Centre says Indigenous Theatre is the first of its kind in the world, meaning they will lead by example.EntertainmentSep 3, 2019
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NAC’s Indigenous Theatre program faces ‘diminished’ inaugural season after federal funding denied"Without ongoing financial support, we will not have the capacity to achieve our vision and full impact," Kevin Loring, the first-ever artistic director of the NAC's Indigenous program, wrote on Facebook.EntertainmentApr 2, 2019
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‘We need to reject cynicism’: Paul Dewar issues call to action at youth initiative launchPaul Dewar, a former NDP MP recently diagnosed with incurable brain cancer, launched his new grassroots initiative Youth Action Now at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa Tuesday night.CanadaJun 19, 2018
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NAC announces Christopher Deacon as new president and CEOLongtime NAC Orchestra managing director Christopher Deacon will succeed Peter Herrndorf as the NAC's president and CEO, effective immediately.EntertainmentJun 12, 2018
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Arts community mourning death of Mi’kmaq playwright, composer Cathy ElliottCathy Elliott, who was a member of the Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia, performed on stages and collaborated in productions from coast to coast for 35 years.CanadaOct 17, 2017
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Justin Trudeau tells Canada 150 critics we are not about ‘bricks and mortar’Justin Trudeau pointed Thursday to an icebreaker's voyage as a fine example of Canada 150 celebrations, but critics say he's missed the boat in terms of a lasting, bricks-and-mortar legacy from the anniversary.CanadaJun 29, 2017
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Bublé and Lantos among winners of Governor General’s Performing Arts AwardsThe Governor General's Performing Arts Awards are given to Canadians whose accomplishments inspired and enriched the country.CanadaApr 14, 2016
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