Monthly Archives: July 2007

Going Out With a Bang

Posted on July 16, 2007 by

This is the last week of the season for the orchestra, which means it’s also the last time I’ll be working with the musicians for quite some time. To mark this auspicious occasion, we’ve arranged for a very big and … Continue reading →

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Gioia Commencement Speech at Stanford

Posted on July 11, 2007 by

Pinchas sent me the text of Dana Gioia’s commencement speech at Stanford last month. Gioia sounds like an interesting guy – former businessman, respected poet, and the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. It’s a great speech that … Continue reading →

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CHEO Teddy Bear Picnic

Posted on July 10, 2007 by

UPDATE: For those of you looking for the date of the next CHEO Teddy Bear Picnic, it’s scheduled for Saturday, June 26, 2010.  The celebrity breakfast begins at 8:00 am, and the popular B*A*S*H* tent opens at 9:00 am.  Complete details … Continue reading →

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I Have Arrived

Posted on July 9, 2007 by

I am happy to announce that after nine years and countless receptions, parties, and press events, I have finally arrived as a bona fide social climber. Today, my name appeared in bold type in the Ottawa Citizen’s Around Town column. … Continue reading →

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Another Big Reunion

Posted on July 4, 2007 by

Hot on the heels of The Police reunion, I hear this legendary trio is getting together for a major stadium tour in the fall. Stay tuned for details.

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