Festive Talk

Jun 13 2024 29 ep. 26 mins 1
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Festive Talk is brought to you by the Ottawa Festival Network, a not-for-profit service organization that works cooperatively with members and partners towards a vibrant, inspired, and prosperous festival capital.

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Festive Talk Ep. 17: A Conversation with Nick Masciantonio

Jun 13 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, our Communications Manager, Hayley Combaluzier, had the opportunity to sit down with Nick Masciantonio, Past President of the Ottawa Children's Festival following the spectacular opening night of the festival. They discussed the importance of volunteering and issues facing Ottawa's arts and culture industry.

Festive Talk Ep. 16: Unlocking Volunteerism with OFN and Volunteer Ottawa

May 09 2024 53 mins  
OFN held an industry call for members on the topic of Unlocking Volunteerism, with keynote presentation by Nadine Snowling from Volunteer Ottawa and contributing panelists, Lisa Hollingshead from HOPE Volleyball Summerfest, and Sarah Marsaw Courtois from Canadian Tulip Festival.

Festive Talk Ep. 15: Behind the ice-carved curtain of Winterlude 2024

Jan 31 2024 14 mins  
We've got a cozy episode for you today, folks! Dive deep into the dynamic world of winter festivals as we bring you behind-the-scenes of Winterlude, one of Canada's most iconic celebrations. Join us as festival leads, Charles Cardinal and Melanie Brault take the mic to share their insights into the climate impacts that shaped last year's Winterlude and reveal the exciti

Festive Talk Ep. 14: Mackenzie Langdon previews UNSUNG: The Accidental Villains of History

Jun 21 2023 14 mins  
Mackenzie Langdon joins us on a new episode of Festive Talk to chat all about her new show UNSUNG: The Accidental Villains of History. Mackenzie is a Toronto based emerging actor and composer and she's presenting her never before seen musical comedy at Ottawa's Fringe Festival, making this return to her hometown an exciting one. We chat all about her show and her journey t

FestForward Advisor Talks: On Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) with Taib Boyce, pt 2

Jun 05 2023 25 mins  
Taib K.Boyce (Tay-eeb) (he/him) is a local Ottawa Anti-Racism Consultant, at TKB Consulting. As a consultant for the past 7 years, Taib has supported the development and implementation of online and in-person trainings on anti-racism and anti-oppression for senior leaders at the Department of Justice, Somerset West Community Health Centre, Oxfam and others. Taib earned a B.A. in Po

FestForward Advisor Talks: On Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) with Taib Boyce, pt 1

May 29 2023 26 mins  
Taib K.Boyce (Tay-eeb) (he/him) is a local Ottawa Anti-Racism Consultant, at TKB Consulting. As a consultant for the past 7 years, Taib has supported the development and implementation of online and in-person trainings on anti-racism and anti-oppression for senior leaders at the Department of Justice, Somerset West Community Health Centre, Oxfam and others. Taib earned a B.A. in Po

Festive Talk Ep. 13: Carissa Klopoushak talks all about Ottawa Chamberfest 2023

May 17 2023 27 mins  
Today we have Carissa Klawpoushak joining us from Ottawa Chamberfest. Carissa is a violinist based in Ottawa, Ontario, where she plays with the National Arts Centre Orchestra, various chamber projects including the Ironwood Quartet, and serves as the Artistic Director of Ottawa Chamberfest. Today she talks to us all about the 2023 Chamberfest lineup, any challenges or difficulties

FestForward Advisor Talks: On Structuring Your Organization with Benjamin Miller

May 03 2023 30 mins  
In this episode, our Advisor is Benjamin Miller, a staff lawyer on the Nonprofit Law Ontario project of Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) breaks down the different legal structures available to organizations. Each structure comes with its own set of characteristics and rules that you must consider and align with the goals of your organization. So whether you are establishing

Festive Talk Ep. 12: A National Volunteer Week special with Lisa Hollingshead

Apr 22 2023 12 mins  
Welcome back to a special National Volunteer Week episode of Festive Talk! Today we have Lisa Hollingshead joining us on our final day of National Volunteer Week celebrations. Lisa has spent many hours volunteering with HOPE Volleyball. They’re an incredible not for profit organization that raises funds for community based charities and has fun doing so! Today she talks all about

Festive Talk Ep. 11: A conversation with Alex and Kaitlin from "MoonFruits"

Apr 20 2023 23 mins  
Today we have Alex and Kaitlin from the band MoonFruits. They will be talking to us all about the inception of the group, what got them into music and about their performance at tonights Ottawa's Grassroots Festival opening. Make sure you listen until the end as we also had a special little guest make an appearance!