Arts Headlines / December 8, 2006

Ottawans get a surprise as giraffes come marching in   What’s tall, long-necked and spotted all over? A giraffe, of course! Handmade versions of the creature were the main attraction outside of Bridgehead Coffee House in the Wellington Village recently.   Innovative concert becoming Yule favourite   New, original, holiday music by local artists and an energetic audience sing-along are part of an innovative Christmas concert that is on its way to becoming a refreshing seasonal tradition here in the capital.   Exhibition puts LeBreton Flats in new light   After lying mostly dormant for over 40 years, LeBreton Flats is finally set for major redevelopment. Local graphic design artist Lorraine Gilbert has created a surprising new exhibition documenting the state of the area before building work goes ahead. Entitled LeBreton Flats – Fauna and Fauna, her new work is now showing at the Karsh-Masson Gallery.   Viewpoint: Oh come all ye faithful moviegoers? Probably not   Lock up your eggnog. Hide your advent calendars. Put aside your yuletide cheer. You’re going to need to be fully prepared for what you’re about to face. Don’t say nobody warned you.