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Excerpts from Friends of The Canadian War Museum E-Bulletin sent by Victor Vaivads to Jas Haley, a FCWM
News from the War Museum On Monday, February 21, Ontario Family Day the War Museum is open &ldots; and free for kids! Each child accompanied by an adult gets free general admission (one child per adult companion). New Exhibition Featuring Royal Canadian Legion Halls The Canadian War Museum is presenting Legion Halls, an exhibition by Toronto photographer Tobi Asmoucha, which captures everyday activities at branches of the Royal Canadian Legion across Canada. What started as an assignment for Canadian Geographic in 2007 turned into a passion for Asmoucha. Twenty-five black-and-white images capture the sense of timelessness, and the connections between past and present, that she experienced in her visits to Legion halls from British Columbia to Nova Scotia. The photos, ranging in subject from lively St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to sombre D-Day commemoration ceremonies, illustrate the role that Legion halls continue to play in many Canadian communities. “Military history reaches far beyond the front lines, encompassing a wide spectrum of experiences in times of war and peace,” said Mark O’Neill, Director General of the Canadian War Museum. “Legion Halls celebrates an iconic institution and highlights the important transition it is undergoing as it seeks to redefine itself.” Vimy Medal on Display On Thursday, January 20 the medal worn by King Edward VIII at the Vimy Memorial dedication in France went on display. The medal was acquired at auction last November by the Museum. Events at the War Museum An Artist, a Mural and You! Weekends in February 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Add your creative inspiration to a mural started by Karole Marois, a war artist with the Canadian Forces Art Program. Marois will be in attendance February 5, 2011. Special Guided Tour of The Navy: A Century in Art February 10 6:30 p.m. Dr. Dean Oliver, Director, Research and Exhibition at the Canadian War Museum conducts a special guided tour of the exhibition of naval art marking the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy. Meet in the Lobby Snowshoe into History February 13 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Discover how aboriginal technology was adapted to defend Canada during the War of 1812! Observe a demonstration of winter warfare equipment by costumed re-enactors before joining museum animators in a hands-on interaction with replica artifacts. Also planned: a 40-minute snowshoe trek with historical commentary beside the Ottawa River. Bring your own snowshoes or come along for a walk! North Entrance “Military Art Now”: The First Ten Years of the Canadian Forces Artists Program February 17 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A must-see event for anyone interested in military art or the Canadian Forces Artists Program (CFAP). In conjunction with the current military art exhibitions, the War Museum is bringing in artists and representatives of the CFAP for informal presentations in the morning followed by a panel discussion in the afternoon on Canadian military art in the 21st century. Atelier C and Barney Danson Theatre Please note: Although this is a free event, you are requested to register by calling 819-776-8694 or by email at lynda.fish@warmuseum.ca. -- If you know of any news or events that you think might be of interest to our fellow friends, please send me an email and I will help get the word out. Regards, Victor Vaivads Help us grow our membership. Pass this email along, or tell people you know about the Friends. Information on joining the Friends can be found at the Friends web site |
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