LIFT Delivers a True Canadian Experience

 All photos courtesy of Samantha Lapierre Secretly, or, maybe now, not so secretly, I fancy myself as a bit of a foodie. I am not picky and I will try anything once. So, when Ottawa Life was invited to experience LIFT Resto & Lounge’s True Canadian Experience event, I jumped

On The Rocks: In the Caribbean Brings The Heat

 Oh, the weather outside may be frightening, but inside Jean Pigott Place, City Hall on February 5th, the Caribbean awaits. Year after year the Ottawa Art Gallery (much to the delight of many cold Ottawans) celebrates a country or region around the world for its annual Winterlude fiesta: On the

January 29th to 31st

 Here at Ottawa Life we are always looking out for great things to do on a weekend! Check out some of the events that are happening right here in our city this weekend. National Arts Center, Peter Katz - Jan. 29th (7:30 PM) This Saturday the NAC presents Juno-nominated singer-songwriter

It’s Time to Clear the Room

 There are certain things that we just don’t discuss at cocktail parties. However, Rogers Daytime host Derick Fage is looking to change that on November 12th. Rogers Daytime host Derek Fage. As the spokesperson for the Canadian Continence Foundation, Derek is looking to raise awareness and funds for an organization

Bier Markt Ottawa: Oktoberfest Without the Airfare

 Strap on your lederhosen and dirndls and head to Bier Markt Ottawa for its annual Oktoberfest celebrations. Available from September 17 – October 4, Bier Markt Ottawa is offering an authentic Oktoberfest experience with a new, limited time only Oktoberfest menu including: • Hangover Soup – Smoked pork hock, braised cabbage,

Cue the Cure!

 This time two years ago, Jennifer Mielke and Jennifer Mulligan probably felt like cancer was coming at them from every angle. In August 2013 Mielke found out that a lump in her breast was “indicative of cancer.” A month before that, Mulligan lost her mother to pancreatic cancer. Vixens' executive

A Fashionable Round of Lawn Bowling for Cystic Fibrosis

 All photos courtesy of Kara Taylor Imagine being 13, and finding out that you only have 20 more years to live. Imagine nearly facing your death every time you catch a cold. That's only a glimpse into Maxwell McGuire's life with Cystic Fibrosis. As guest of honour and returning champion, he

10 Reasons You Can’t Miss Glowfair

 If you haven’t heard of Ottawa’s latest light, art and music festival, you are clearly living in the dark! Glowfair 2015, running from June 19-20, is Bank Street’s biggest block party and street festival held between Slater and James Street. There is so much going on during this two-day festival,

Poetry in the Capital

 Poetry has a long history, and while it’s unclear when it started exactly, the oldest surviving poem was said to have been written in 2500 B.C.E. To this day, in every country and at every age, poetry continues to be written, read and listened to for the purpose of sharing

The Kids are Alright

 Photo credit: David Hawe There is only one place you should be on Sunday night at 8 p.m. and that is at the National Arts Centre to catch the only Ottawa performance by Kids in The Hall (KITH). Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson have

Folk Rock Hits the Road to Ottawa

 Shining headlights across the country, Vancouver-based folk rock band The River and The Road are touring Canada in support of their new album. They will be stopping in Ottawa on Thursday, May 14, for a performance at Cafe Dekcuf. The band started off as a busking duo, consisting of singer

The Musical Storm of Ash & Bloom

 The powerhouse folk duo Ash and Bloom, is bringing a musical storm to Ottawa. Echoing thunderous harmonies and striking bolts of brilliant songwriting, these two are a must-see act this spring. Hamilton-based Matt McKenna and James Bloemendal have been playing music together for almost a decade, originally meeting in the

Exploring Beauty at the National Women’s Show

 You cannot help but feel an overwhelming sense of curiosity and a burst of adrenaline rush through your veins when you walk into a room filled with over 250 exhibitors and thousands of excited women looking to discover the next best thing. The aisles are crowded, the discounted goods are

A Magnitude of Inspiration: momondays

 If you’ve ever wanted to inspire or be inspired, momondays is the place for you. In short, momondays is real people, with real stories, generating real inspiration. Michel Neray founded momondays in February 2012. He was teaching public speaking and wanted to give his students a platform from which to practice

GCTC’s 40 Seasons Strong and Just Getting Stronger…

 photo credit: GCTC/Andrew Alexander As  the GCTC celebrates its 40th season, it once again proves it is on the cutting edge of thought-provoking, hard-hitting, fantastic Canadian theatre.  The GCTC chose a whopper of a play to open its 2014-2015 season, The Boy in the Moon, by Emil Sher. Based on

Attention all Beauty Insiders!

 This week, Sephora at the Rideau Centre is offering you a unique opportunity with this Smashbox Photo Event! On May 30th and 31st, you can have your makeup done by professional Smashbox artists and then star in your very own photo-shoot with famed fashion photographer, Steven Khan. Having photographed all

Andrew W. K. on Ottawa, Partying and Figuring Out ‘How Not to be Dead’

 We should probably make Andrew W. K. an honorary Canadian -- he's a singer-songwriter, multi-talented instrumentalist, author, motivational speaker and on a mission to unite the human race through the power of positive partying. Describing his shows as loud, chaotic or electrifying really underestimate his performance. Once he pushes himself

Looking for Tickets to a Local Event? Buy Them Here!

 Ottawa Life has made locating your favourite Capital happenings even easier with our extensive and consistently updated Events Page. And now we've partnered with Canadian online ticketing company, Uniiverse, enabling event organizers to list and sell tickets for their events directly on Ottawa Life’s online magazine. Uniiverse is an innovative

Two Beautifully Wild Nights with Jenn Grant

 There is an ethereal quality to acclaimed singer-songwriter Jenn Grant’s music, a familiar feeling that is nostalgic and comforting.  Grant's sound evokes the concept of the home, of the heart, of the tight bonds of community and the even tighter bonds of blood. Though deeply rooted in a sense of

Canada Welcomes the 2013 International Triathlon Union Duathlon World Championships

 By Hank Rearden Athletes from across the globe are set to gather in Ottawa to participate in the 2013 ITU (International Triathlon Union) Duathlon World Championships running from August 8 to 10. Qualified men and women from 40 countries will lace up to compete in the Elite U23, Elite Junior,

V-Day Ottawa Supports Ending Violence Against Women with a production of The Vagina Monologues

 In support of the Global Effort to End Violence Against Women and Girls, V-Day Ottawa is announcing a special production of the Off-Broadway hit The Vagina Monologues. V-Day is an activist movement that works to end violence against women and girls. The global movement promotes creative events that raise awareness of

Hockey and Ribs: An Unbeatable Combination!

 As part of this year’s Winterlude festivities, Ottawa Life Magazine and St. Louis Wings and Ribs (2-399 Elgin Street, just north of Gladstone) are hosting the first Annual St. Louis Wings Winterlude Skating Party on February 9 for families. The outdoor rink at Jack Purcell Park will offer family- friendly

Nature Nocturne Transforms the Canadian Museum of Nature at Night

 The Canadian Museum of Nature is gearing up to rock the castle with Nature Nocturne, débuting January 25. This new program promises an exciting way for adults to discover the museum after hours in a fun, lively, artsy atmosphere. "Nature Nocturne will be held on the last Friday of each month, offering

Café Ex Celebrates Ottawa Filmmaker Roger Wilson

 The Canadian Film Institute (CFI) is presenting the latest installment of its guest artist series, Café Ex, with special guest Roger Wilson. On December 6, the Ottawa-based filmmaker will introduce his films and engage in a discussion with audience members at Ottawa’s Club SAW. Admission for this event will be “pay-what-you-can.” Wilson has

The Canadian Mentorship Challenge Event: A Highlight of Global Entrepreneurship Week

 Living at One™ and Ethos Networking™ are partnering with Startup Canada, CATAAlliance, and the Canadian Youth Business Foundation to host “Ethos Mentorship 2.0,” a local event for the Canadian Mentorship Challenge, a national initiative to mentor 10,000 enterprising Canadians over the course of Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 12-18, 2012). This free local event will