The Capital has been crazy with events
these past couple weeks.
My parents visited to take me to The
Gladstone to see the two-man-show Stones In His Pockets
which wasn't about a quirky guy with a collection but about suicide
instead.
The actors, Zach Counsil and Richard
Gélinas, were great. I didn't
know how they would handle so many characters between the two of them
but they pulled it off miraculously and without the help of such aids
as light, costume, or set changes. A slight change of their
inflection and posture would completely transform them.
The
most notable part of the play was the long-haired dreadlocked guy
sitting in front of me. Not only was he 7'100'', his hair hung down
to his waist and, when sitting, tickled the tops of my feet.
It
was an incredibly uncomfortable situation.
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The
other event I went to was Oktoberfest at Clarke Fields Park in
Barrhaven (not Beau's but that is definitely the one I'll be at next
year). They had a few ladies in lederhosen, Hogsback beer (of which I
had Pumpkin, Vintage, and something very very murky), and an Oompah
band that had a very limited playlist (finding diversity in Oompah
music is difficult).
The
boyfriend had a really funny moment (for me) when Norm from Cheers walked by and Elliott said “nice to meet you” but they hadn't met
yet. (He doesn't know I'm telling the internet this).
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Shaun Majumder was there also in, what I hope was, a mullet wig.
Friday
Just
Bake it!
A
charity bake sale put on by local groups, churches, and bakeries. The
fun includes a Pumpkin-pie tasting competition, cake decorating
demonstrations, face painting, and a raffle for a $500 Billings
Bridge gift card.
Be
a hit at your family's Thanksgiving with some scrumptious baked
goods!
Billings
Bridge Mall, 2277 Riverside Drive. 9:30 am to 2 pm. Free admission.
613-226-6434.
website
website
Saturday
O-town
Hoedown
(Fri & Sat)
The
Hoedown is an annual concert series featuring contemporary (?),
alternative (?) country music. The site says rockabilly, cowpunk,
folk-rock, and bluegrass. From the site: “O-Town Hoedown is 100%
independent, with volunteer staff comprised of local musicians and
music lovers. Everything we do is for the love of music, not money!
The bands and songwriters we showcase are the best of the best
indie-alt-whatever country music in Ottawa”.
The
venue, Rainbow Bistro, is beautiful. It looks like a ski resort's
chalet — stone and brick walls, wooden beams, skylights,
multi-level viewing... gorgeous.
Tickets
are only available at the door. I can't find the price of admission
so if you're wary of the cost call ahead.
The
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street. Fri schedule, Sat schedule. 613-241-5123
http://www.otownhoedown.com/
http://www.otownhoedown.com/
All
Weekend
Farmer's
Market
I
know I tout the Farmer's Market a lot but there are so many great veggies (etcetera) that are near the end
of their harvesting season which usually means larger quantities —
beets, broccoli, cranberries,
herbs, honey, kale, green onions, and so much more.
Also, in case everything being pumpkin-spice flavoured these days wasn't a big enough hint, pumpkins are in season. The best part about pumpkin season (besides throwing their hollowed out bodies onto neighbour-porches) is the delicious feast of roasted pumpkin seeds.
Also, in case everything being pumpkin-spice flavoured these days wasn't a big enough hint, pumpkins are in season. The best part about pumpkin season (besides throwing their hollowed out bodies onto neighbour-porches) is the delicious feast of roasted pumpkin seeds.
Here's
my mom's — and probably a few of your mom's — classic fool-proof
recipe:
Three locations
, morning until early afternoon.
613-986-2770.
http://www.ottawafarmersmarket.ca/
http://www.ottawafarmersmarket.ca/
Harvesting
Energy at the Agriculture Museum
Not only is the museum's Energy Park open but poultry is huge right now. Rare Breeds Canada
http://www.rarebreedscanada.ca/
will be on hand showing off their birds and talking about their
initiative. There will also be a poultry-themed craft (for children, damn
it).
You
get to make your own apple cider. Unfortunately, this isn't a cleats
and basin type of operation. They have a real press and it's probably
sanitary (pssht). Don't forget your bota
(or whatever) for your own dash of flavour.
Including
wagon rides, bunnies, and bread making it's a great weekend at the
museum.
Agriculture
Museum, Prince of Wales Drive. $9.00.
All Weekend, 9:30am-4pm. 613-991-3044.
Now get off the internet and go spend time with your family.
