(above) Can you guess who this is....? Hmm....hint: he starred in 'American Pie', 'Best in Show', 'A Mighty Wind', 'Waiting for Guffman'...and a lot of other movies, as well as being one of the major funny guys in a little show called SCTV ...remember Bobby Bittman, and Earl Camembert...and...the list goes on! Yep! Thats Eugene Levy. I snapped this shot of him walking the 'red carpet', on his way to be honoured with a Governor General Performing Arts Award last night at the NAC. I have been taking a photography course for 4 weeks. Last week, we learned about 'composition'. In this shot, I neglected to capture the rest of Eugene Levy's face. Oops. Learning, still learning.
(above) Martin Short. At least I got a photo with 'most' of his face. Martin Short was hysterical last night, honoring his dear friend Eugene Levy. Both from Hamilton, they became friends in University and decided to try theatre and comedy. Today, they are two of the funniest men in show biz. At the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Gala, Martin Short had us in tears as he relayed stories from the 'early days' of SCTV with Eugene Levy, and how their friendship is as strong as ever today.
Also being honoured at the GG's Awards Gala...Michel Pagliaro, French Canadian rocker who had some huge hits in the 70's (Rain Showers, 'What the Hell I Got') and is still a very successful musician and producer. It was a real 'blast from the past' when Michel Pagliaro and his band played last night. Loved the video of our Governor General placing the medal around his neck, with his big mane of long grey hair specially coiffed (not!) for the occasion!
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The Tragically Hip were also honoured last night with a performing arts award from the Governor General. Quite a sight to see the boys from Kingston, (with families in tow) sitting quite regally next to the Governor General, medals draped around their necks, suited up in their finest tuxedos. The evening ended with the Tragically Hip ripping up the stage with 'Fully Completely', 'Ahead by a Century' and a couple of new tunes.
Pretty cool stuff!!
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