Film Review: The Big Sick
A couple deals with their cultural differences as their relationship grows.
Bluesfest Spotlight: Questioning the Volunteers
In the second of Ottawa Life Magazine’s spotlight on RBC Bluesfest volunteers, we learn about some of the strangest questions posed to Info Booth.
This is How the Kronos Quartet is Re-defining Music
The Kronos Quartet have fearlessly explored and re-imagined the string quartet for 40 years.
BEST OF OTTAWA: Tasty Treats
With 20-years writing about Ottawa life we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this new weekly summer series we’ll share it with you. From our top picks of hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more, check, share and discuss #OLMBest every Monday!
Bluesfest’s Local Flair – Part 3
Continuing our series of amazing local artists, we talk to another five amazing local acts to see why they'll excite you and who excites them.
Gabrielle Shonk: More Than Just A Voice
In the current music industry, even a cursory television appearance can be all it takes to make your career take off.
50 Cent Makes Bluesfest Get Up
A night of surprises and crowd moving acts, there was no shortage of bouncing in front of the stages for the Saturday night as rap and dance acts respectively had the crowds in full party mode.
Bluesfest Preview: Q&A with High Valley’s Brad Rempel
Can High Valley get much higher? You better believe it!
Etheridge Stax Up the Soul at Bluesfest
Some musicians go through multiple wardrobe changes over the courses of a show. Melissa Etheridge goes through an arsenal of guitars. That and a whole lot of soul.
Moore / Mustard at Bluesfest
Highlights from Day 2 of the fest!
Bluesfest Spotlight: Leading the Volunteers
In the first of Ottawa Life Magazine’s spotlight on RBC Bluesfest volunteers, we talk with Anna Wood, HR Manager for Volunteer Services.
What To See In Ottawa And How To See It
If you’re thinking of getting away this summer, consider a trip to the vibrant city of Ottawa.
Taylor Knox Makes His Own Name
Photo by Whether you know it or not, Taylor Knox has been in or supported at least one of your favourite Canadian bands. Playing with Alvvays, The Golden Dogs, Luke Doucet and Owen Pallett to name a few, Knox has quite the pedigree before starting his own solo career.
Gabriela Dabrowski Makes History With Mixed Doubles Win
Ottawa’s very own Gabriela Dabrowski made Canadian history at the 2017 French Open, becoming the first Canadian woman to win a Grand Slam title with her 2-6, 6-2, 12-10 mixed doubles win.
Bluesfest’s Local Flair – Part 2
Continuing our series of amazing local artists, we talk to another five amazing local acts to see why they'll excite you and who excites them.
Bluesfest Goes Country!
Toby Keith begins Bluesfest with some country twang.
Sam Roberts Band Kicks off Blues Fest 2017
Ottawa Life’s Festival City Series is back! We'll provide a unique look at some of your favourite events. We’ll go beyond the music with artist interviews, volunteer profiles, concert reviews and spotlights on the tastes, sights and sounds of the festival season. Your city! Your festivals and events! Like a good sunscreen, Ottawa Life has you covered. […]
In Focus: Festival Photography
A snapshot of Ottawa's festival photographers.
It’s time to tear down the “welfare wall” for persons with disabilities
A federal disability benefit could be modelled on the GIS for seniors
The Other Side of Reason – Lucidity
Involved in a bus accident that took the lives of six people, David Gibson has been battling through PTSD for over three years. In an effort to better understand himself and to communicate with others, he turned to writing. His first book was The Other Side of Reason: A Journal on PTSD, available now via petrabooks.ca. This column continues that text.
Music & Beyond Looks at 150 Years of Canadian Music
In celebration of Canada 150, Music & Beyond presents “150 Years of Music in Canada,” a series of five concerts showcasing Canadian music from the era of Confederation up to now.
Emmy Alcorn Brings Black-Canadian Stories to the Forefront in The West Woods
Canada Scene continues to showcase different Canadian stories, talents and experiences this weekend with its special presentation of Nova Scotia-based Mulgrave Road Theatre’s critically acclaimed play The West Woods.
Bluesfest’s Local Flair – Part 1
Given there's so many great acts playing at Bluesfest, we've talked to some of can't miss artists in the local scene to let you know who they are, why you should see them and who they can't wait to see.
Q&A: Pokey LaFarge
Pokey LaFarge is set to the take the Bluesville Stage tomorrow at RBC Bluesfest.
The Year Canadians Lost Their Minds and Found Their Country: The Centenary of 1967
Celebrate Canada 150 with a look back at our centennial!
