# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Student Matinee: Beautiful Scars
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: STUDENT MATINEE | MATINÉE SCOLAIRE
🗓️September 16 septembre
ℹ️https://nac-cna.ca/en/artsalive/event/40384?promo=1881
📍Babs Asper Theatre, NAC/Théâtre Babs Asper, CNA
💵Financial assistance available/Soutien financier disponible: https://nac-cna.ca/en/artsalive/policies/terms-of-service
ℹ️Ages 15+/15 ans et plus 

Beautiful Scars tells the story of Tom Wilson (Blackie and the Rodeo Kings) and his search for truth and identity when a long-held family secret comes to light. The musical, inspired by Wilson’s bestselling memoir of the same name, follows his journey from Hamilton’s east Mountain to the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) community of Kahnawake. Join a talented cast, starring Sheldon Elter as Tom Wilson, as they reveal long-hidden secrets and build a path toward understanding, belonging, and cultural celebration. 

This show is presented in English. Ce spectacle est présenté en anglais.

From Screen to Stage: Meet the Man Behind the Musical
Before seeing the musical with your class, watch the free, feature-length film. It traces Wilson's mysterious upbringing and music career, and his quest to uncover his true identity as a Mohawk man. It's the perfect introduction to the story you'll see brought to life on stage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Hcv2kxyCWU
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/student-matinee-beautiful-scars/200030334960712
- **Event Categories**: live-music, art, theatre, workshops, entertainment, rodeo
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts (1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada)
- **lat**: 45.423124305242
- **long**: -75.693864226341
- **full address**: National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts (1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada), Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Student Matinee: Beautiful Scars being held?
  - **A:** Student Matinee: Beautiful Scars takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am at National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts (1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada), Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Student Matinee: Beautiful Scars?
  - **A:** Student Matinee: Beautiful Scars is organized by NAC Arts Alive / Arts Vivants du CNA.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Student Matinee: Beautiful Scars is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Student Matinee: Beautiful Scars sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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