WIN TICKETS TO #GGPAA: 2016 GOVERNOR GENERAL PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS AT NAC #GIVEAWAY

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YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE #GGPAA: 2016 GOVERNOR GENERAL PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS AT NAC AND #TICKETGIVEAWAY

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, the Governor General’s performing arts award (#GGPAA) is THE event of the season in the nation’s capital. It’s more than an evening of pomp and circumstance, which starts with a culinary masterpiece for cocktails and canapes, it’s an evening of inspiration punctuated with a highlight ceremony celebrating the award recipients or the Laureates as they are officially called. There is, of course, the champagne and sweets after-party as well as the VIP Party held at the top of the National Arts Centre (the NAC or @CanadasNAC in Twitter and Instagram).

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Over the many years that we’ve been Ottawa’s go-to destination for fashion, lifestyle and events blog, we’ve covered many fashion events and charity galas, all held for notable reasons, always in support of various great causes yet the Governor General’s performing arts award (#GGPAA)  remains one of my absolute favourites since the very first one I’ve attended as guest of my friend and photographer Arne Berg (@OttawaArne). 

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And since the day the National Arts Centre has invited us to share the love and give-away tickets to the #GGPAA Gala, we’ve been doing it ever since and we’re quite pleased to let you know that this year, we are giving away tickets to the June 11th gala again!

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AN INSPIRING EVENING CELEBRATING THE PERFORMING ARTS

Aside from the obvious excitement and fun to be had, why should you go to the Governor General’s performing arts award (#GGPAA). Here’s the exact reasons why:

I remember the very first time I attended the Ottawa Forty Under 40 Business Leader Awards by the Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, where I nominated my business partner, Fadi Ghaby, CEO of Skyfall Blue, who won an award, I left feeling very much inspired. It was a greatly motivating night for entrepreneurs and for us, it gave the push to pursue SKYFALL BLUE, our digital marketing and web development company and it has helped shaped what it is today.

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The #GGPAA on the hand is such an inspiring affair for a different reason. It is celebrating Laureates who dedicated their entire lives to their art. This year, like the years before it, there are some incredible recipients who have made significant impact in the world of performing arts. Not only with their talent, skill and achievements but also through their profound contribution to the world of performing arts, music, film, etc.

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HONOURING THE 2016 GOVERNOR GENERAL PERFORMING ARTS AWARD RECIPIENTS

The recipients of the GGPAA is the apex of distinction in the world of performing arts in Canada, much akin to the Nobel prize for Canadian artists. These recipients have dedicated their lives fully and completely to excelling in, encouraging, and bettering the world of performing arts right here at home. Performing arts includes but is not limited to directing, acting, producing, vocals, composing, and dancing; pretty much anything involving creation of something to be performed in front of an audience. The awards include the Lifetime Achievement Award, the RJH award for volunteerism in the arts, and the National Arts Centre award.

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Did you know that each honoured Laureate receives a pure gold medallion, minted precisely for the winner, is feted with 3 different parties thrown on their behalf by distinguished offices of the government headed by the Office of the Governor General, and a fabulous red carpet reception at the country’s premier art centre, the National Arts Centre.

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CANADA’S NAC ONCE AGAIN HOSTS GOVERNOR GENERAL PERFORMING ARTS AWARD 2016 #GGPAA

In partnership with National PR (and special thanks to Ms. Melissa Woods), we are beyond thrilled to let you know, that once again, we are going to be in attendance and will have the pleasure and honour to share with you the festivities at the #GGAwards as well as giving away tickets to the #GGPAA!

You’ll see us at the red carpet welcoming guests and honoured recipients and we can’t wait to show you the Oscar-worthy red carpet fashion at the NAC. This year, the gorgeous Ms. Regina Sosing and I, along with our crew will also be doing Facebook Live!

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#WHATOWEAR: WALK THE #GGPAA RED CARPET AT 2016 GOVERNOR GENERAL PERFORMING ARTS AWARD

To give you an idea of what to wear, this is truly a time-honoured black tie event. Although we’ve seen an edgy mix in recent times. In the past, I’ve worn my mother’s vintage gown with a high side slit reminiscent of Angelina Jolie’s, an edgy clutch from Nella Bella by Tarek, a mix of old and new accessories and of course, my beautiful shoes courtesy of ALDO (BIG thanks to ALDO).

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LE CHATEAU’S #LEWEDDING BOUTIQUE A WINNER AT THE GOVERNOR GENERAL PERFORMING ARTS AWARD RED CARPET

Last year, I wore LE CHATEAU from head to toe (see our past coverage of the #GGAwawards here and here) and it was absolutely a ROCK STAR on the red carpet! Even the NAC’s Director of Communications, Public Affairs ans Corporate Secretary, the beautiful Rosemary Thompson (Follow @RosiePThompson in Twitter) came over to compliment the dress, she exclaimed how exquisitely lovely is my floral gown from LE CHATEAU’s Wedding Boutique #LeWedding.

GGPAWARDSFor what to wear to the #GGPAA red carpet, check out LE CHATEAU #LEWEDDING post:
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If you are looking to rent, check out Rent Frock Repeat showroom in the Byward Market for gorgeous gowns and dresses for the country’s top events and galas.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2016 GOVERNOR GENERAL PERFORMING ARTS AWARD RECIPIENTS

This year’s recipients of the  2016 laureates of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) for Lifetime Artistic Achievement are:
• Susan Aglukark, O.C. – Singer-songwriter and humanitarian
• Marie Chouinard, O.C. – Artist, choreographer, writer and teacher
• Ben Heppner, C.C. – Dramatic tenor and radio host
• Robert Lantos, C.M. – Film and television producer
• Suzanne Lebeau – Children’s playwright and artistic director

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In addition to the Lifetime Artistic Achievement Awards, the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts will be given this year to John D McKellar, C.M., while world-renowned singer and entertainer Michael Bublé is the recipient of the National Arts Centre Award.

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We are giving away 2 tickets to the prestigious #GGPAA Gala! Follow @CanadasNAC @CNAduCanada @GovGPAA and @20YS to WIN! #GGAwards!

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WALK THE RED CARPET AND PARTY WITH THE THE GOVERNOR GENERAL PERFORMING ARTS LAUREATES

Come and celebrate Canada’s most inspiring performing artists at a star-studded gala featuring incredible evening of performances and tributes to the 2015 #GGAwards winners! From the pre-show reception with complimentary culinary creations and Canadian wines by the NAC’s Le Café, to the spectacle at the red carpet, from the much anticipated arrival of the Governor General, to the champagne after-party, you will quickly appreciate why this is THE event of the spring season in the nation’s capital.

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AN OVERVIEW OF THE EVENING: #GGPAA 2016

Attended by Canada’s most prestigious, you can count on an evening to remember. The 2016 GOVERNOR GENERAL’S PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS GALA evening will go as follows!

6:30pm: Cocktails and canapés
7:00pm: Red carpet arrivals
8:00pm: Performance
10:30pm: Champagne, Desserts, Dance

Join the VIP Party hosted by the National Arts Centre!

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For more information, please visit ggpaa.ca
Stay Connected:  @GovGPAA  #ggawards

the #GGAwards is the awards gala that you don’t want to miss!

For tickets and more information, please visit the official GOVERNOR GENERAL’S PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS website below:

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016
National Arts Centre, Ottawa
Tickets on sale now.
Gala dress code: Black tie / Long gown or Cocktail dress
http://ggpaa.ca/celebrations

the #GGAwards is the awards gala that you don’t want to miss!

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WANT WIN TICKETS TO ATTEND THE 2016 #GGAWARDS

As we can’t just tell you all about this fabulous event and leave you hanging, we would like to extend the invitation to the 2016 GOVERNOR GENERAL’S PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS GALA to you, our dear readers! It’s a black tie affair that’s hosted by the Governor General of Canada himself, emceed in the past by the dashing Colm Feore and usually graced by the First Lady Laureen Harper and the see the likes of Rick Mercer, former CTV Correspondent and now NAC’s Director of Communications Rosemary Thompson, Dragon Den’s Arlene Dickinson and Jim Treliving, Conrad Black, Jennie Bekker and Canada’s biggest celebrities as guests.

Tickets are on sale now and lucky for you, @20YS is giving away tickets.

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HOW TO ENTER: @20YS #GGAWARDS TICKET GIVEAWAY

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Of the many, many prestigious events that we are invited to, one of my top favourites is the GOVERNOR GENERAL’S PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS GALA. Hoping to win tickets? To win, leave us a comment here (N.B.: Please make sure you leave us a comment below guys! Let us know you’ve entered and tweeted about the GGPA Awards!) and tweet us your favourite National Arts Centre show (past or present), a show you’ve seen or wish to see at the NAC: 

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“Hi @20YS! I would love to attend the @GOVGPAA @PrixGGAS Gala @CanadasNAC! #20YSGiveaway #GGAwards”

Stay Connected: follow us @20YS and @GovGPAA  #ggawards. Like we always say, year after year, the #GGAwards is truly a night to remember.

 

JENNIFER_COVERTBIG THANK YOU to the Governor General, the NAC and National PR for #GGPAA updates
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Good luck and see you at the NAC red carpet!

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All photos from the 2016 #GGAwards Gala is courtesy of MASHAELL PHOTOGRAPHY. Past #GGAwards gala photos, c/o courtesy of @20YS, Arne Berg of @ottawaarne and @GovGenPerfAAwards.

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