All events take place at Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts and Humanities, 314 Saint Patrick Street (at the corner of Cumberland), unless otherwise noted.

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Our new home is at the historic Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts and Humanities in the heart of Ottawa's Byward Market. This spectacular heritage building was constructed by the same labourers who built Lowertown and the Rideau Canal. Opened as a church in 1890, Saint Brigid's features Tudor fan vaults with pendants, stunning murals, and period stained glass windows. This wonderful setting contributes to unique inspiration and dialogue with the world's leading imaginations.

Stay Tuned for Details on our 2010 Season

Our friends at Carleton University are hosting the following public event:

An Evening with Nuruddin Farah
Saturday, December 12, 2009, 6:00 PM
Carleton University, 5050 Minto Centre

Sponsored by the Institute of African Studies and Department of English Language & Literature at Carleton University, the Ottawa Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO), The Somali Centre for Family Services, and Pinecrest-Queensway Health & Community Services.

Nuruddin Farah is the author of ten novels, including From a Crooked Rib (1970), A Naked Needle (1976) followed by a series of fictional trilogies. Variations on the Theme of an African Dictatorship consists of Sweet and Sour Milk (1979), Sardines (1981) and Close Sesame (1983). The second contains Maps (1986), Gifts (1992) and Secrets (1998). A new trilogy begins with Links (2004) followed by Knots (2007). Yesterday, Tomorrow: Voices from the Somali Diaspora (2000) is his non-fiction account of issues of migration, displacement and exile. Farah's many awards include the Neustadt International Prize. His books have been translated into more than 17 languages. He lives in Cape Town.

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Upcoming Festivals

2010 Spring Edition: April 22 to 27
2010 Fall Edition: October 21 to 26