Category: Events

OJCA/OJCC-hosted events.

“The Queen in Me” by Soprano, Teiya Kasahara

Sept 20-30, 2023, 8 pm @ NAC English Theatre

English Theater is offering a 15% discount on tickets for us using promo code QUEENLOVE.

NAC ENGLISH THEATRE PRESENTATION

The NAC English Theatre presentation of the Theatre Gargantua/Amplified Opera/Canadian Opera Company/Nightwood Theatre co-production.

“The Queen In Me reclaims space on stage, imagines new possibilities for opera” –  BROADWAY WORLD

Approaching the climax of one of the world’s most famous arias, the Queen of the Night abruptly breaks the fourth wall to speak out against the monochromatic strictures that keep opera rooted in the standards of the past. Combining comedy, drama, and plenty of opera, this vibrant show by interdisciplinary artist Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野 (they/them) gives a voice to the Queen of the Night, who explores how the rigid conventions of race, gender, and sexuality in opera prevent one of the greatest art forms from reaching its kaleidoscopic potential.

The Queen In Me features a range of colourful arias from some of the world’s most well-loved operas: Puccini’s La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, Turandot, and Manon Lescaut; Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor; Verdi’s Macbeth and Rigoletto; R. Strauss’ Salome; and Mozart’s The Magic Flute. 

Content Warnings: This production explores discrimination against trans, non-binary, female-identifying, queer and racialized people.

Giselle Holloway – Celebration of Life

Saturday, September 30, 2023,  from 3 to 5 pm

@Ottawa Japanese Cultural  Centre: Unit B16 2285 St Laurent Blvd

(Look for signage directions). Unreserved parking is available throughout the condominium complex or on St. Laurent Blvd

You are invited to a gathering in honour of Giselle Holloway,  a longtime member of our Japanese community and a devoted Centre volunteer.

  • 3-4 pm  Greetings and Introductions. Light refreshments will be served.
  • 4-4:30 pm Remembrances of Family and Friends
  • 4:30-5 pm Closing

If you are unable to attend, your message of condolences may be sent to OJCC for inclusion in a  memories book at craftsojcc@gmail.com  

In memorial donations may be made to the OJCC, the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, Good Companions of Ottawa or Victoria Quilts of Canada via Canada Helps  www.canadahelps.org

Jambican Farm Family Activity Day

Come down to Jambican Studio Gardens (2969 River Road RR#3) in Manotick, Sunday, Sept 17 from 11 am-3 pm for a day of family fun activities! 

Owners Kumiko Watanabe and Colin Samuels, in partnership with the OJCA-OJCC, are pleased to invite you to their farm for their first-ever Family Activity Day! 

Activities will include: 

  1. Field tours showing where produce is grown e.g., Japanese rice, green shisō, nappa, carrots, indigo plant (for blue colour dying) 
  2. Edamame: Visit to edamame field, u-pick it or pre-picked and samples for eating.   
  3. Produce for Purchase:  Field produce and prepared products (e.g., salts/miso) 
  4. Food Table: Light refreshments e.g., potatoes, veggie sticks, zucchini bread slices, etc., from available produce.  
  5. OJCC Crafts, Activities and Games 

Donations are appreciated! Donations and purchases of produce, crafts and other goods can be made in cash or by e-transfer. 

Rain Cancellation decision on or before 9 a.m. Sunday; Rain Check date to be determined by Jambican. Notices will be sent out via Jambican Twitter & Facebook /check by phone, OJCA/OJCC eblast, website, social media 

Dr. Akira Brian Yamashita and Ms. Melisa Mihal Kamibayashi Staples were awarded the Japanese Ambassador’’s Award.

Dr. Akira Brian Yamashita and Ms. Melisa Miharu Kamibayashi-Staples for their outstanding contributions to the Japanese community in Ottawa.                  

This past Thursday, August 31st, a large group of community members were invited to the Ambassador and Mrs. Yamanouchi’s residence to witness the conferment ceremony of this prestigious award upon our beloved community leaders Brian and Melisa.

After kind and thoughtful words from the Ambassador, Brian and Melisa each gave wonderful speeches, sharing credit for their accomplishments with our community.  These speeches were followed up by a wonderful tribute from former OJCA President Sachiko Okuda and a classy toast from Ron Shigeishi.