BEST OF OTTAWA: Festivals
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!
Charles Bradley’s Extraordinary Night at Jazz Fest
Coming out on stage to his grandiose introduction from the band, the 70s came alive as Bradley walked on stage in his shining red outfit.
1-5-OH CANADA!
Scenes from the wet and wild party in the Capital!
1-5-OH CANADA!
“150 years? Nah,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the 25,000+ true wet strong and free gathered on Parliament Hill and those watching across the country. “Look at us: Canada is being born today!” From coast to coast (yup, even Alberta!) Canadians were raising their flags high even if the red and the white were flying […]
The Globe and Mail
A growing collection of links to police misconduct in Canada.
Ed Socks it to Canada Day!
The great one spills his lint on his career and Canada 150!
CBC Searchlight Winners The Long War to Light Up the NAC
For the fifth consecutive year, CBC has teamed up with Canada Scene and the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity to host the nationwide musical talent contest CBC Searchlight.
How to Eh Your Way on Canada Day
Canada is 150-years-old and despite its age, it's about to throw its biggest birthday yet.
Electric vehicles impress at this year’s EcoRun
June’s EcoRun was a repeat for me, and with each edition, I’m warming to the idea of someday owning a plug-in ride.
Jazz Fest Drowns in the Blues (and rain!)
Whether it was the music or the weather, the crowds were feeling the blues one way or another at JazzFest. With relentless rain until about 11 p.m. the die-hards were out in force tonight to catch the blues-driven sets as well as the shining performance that closed the night in the protection of the Tartan Homes stage tent.
Canada Day marks grand re-opening of NAC
The official re-opening and ribbon cutting take place at 2 pm on July 1, but you can also participate in an onsite BBQ, free performances by the NAC Orchestra, Canada’s National Ballet School and a variety of more performances and experiences over the weekend.
The Festival Bobcat
You may have heard, narrated in the soothing voice of one Sir David Attenborough, that one of the rarest cats out there is the snow leopard. We here in Ottawa, however, know that the Festival Bobcat can be just as elusive.
Kandace Springs Finds Her Voice
Kandace Springs was reaching dead ends when she tried to make it as a hip hop artists so she decided to move to more acoustic jazz instead.
BEST OF OTTAWA: Top Spots for Kids
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!
A Rising Pianist is Making His Debut in Canada
Concert pianist and composer from Russia, Arsentiy Kharitonov, will be making his debut in Canada on July 13th at 2:00 p.m. for Music & Beyond.
3 Things You Can Do For Free in Ottawa
Today we listed down the top things you can do for free to enjoy Ottawa without having to shell out money.
The Visual Delights of Canada Scene
Just in time for the national birthday, the National Arts Centre's renos have filled the once dim corridors and glazed extensions with some much-needed light. Along with it, tied to the massive Canada Scene festival, the NAC has provisioned the new spaces for multidisciplinary arts exhibits.
Tips for Buying Replacement Windows in Ottawa
Replacement windows are a special type of window that is different from “new construction” windows installed in recently built homes.
The Whimsical Worlds of Emily Cooper
We profile Emily Cooper, the woman behind the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival's uplifting artwork!
The Other Side of Reason – Coming Home
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.
Ottawa Welcomes Korea
The "Ottawa Welcomes the World" event, which is a series of cultural fairs hosted at the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park, continued this past weekend with a celebration of South Korea.
The Evolution of Quinn Bachand
Quinn Bachand is all about embracing growth. As his website bio says, the evolution of a young musician is something beautiful to behold. Some just evolve a whole lot quicker than others.
Indigenous Festival Welcomes Summer’s Return
The 2017 Summer Solstice fest was this past week with every day programmed to share and celebrate a variety of Indigenous cultural experiences.
RCMP Commissioner’s Patronage in Final Days “An Insult to Taxpayers”
Carleton University Criminologist Demands Action From Goodale
Beyond the Music with Wallis Giunta
As Music and Beyond is going beyond the music by linking the festival to other art forms this year, Ottawa Life also goes beyond the performance by speaking to renowned opera singer from Ottawa, Wallis Giunta, and her father Mike Giunta.
