arts & entertainment

[caption id=“attachment_5636” align=“aligncenter” width=“500”] Ottawa in the fall. By ssstevieb, from the OttawaStart Flickr Group[/caption] As autumn rolls in, _ ** OttawaStart.com ** _ is taking a look at some of the new music released over summer in Ottawa/by local music groups (In no particular order): ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa – ** The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be hosting several authors this fall as part of its Author Visits programming:  Mark Leslie, paranormal raconteur extraordinaire and author of _ Creepy Capital: Ghost Stories of Ottawa and the National Capital Region _ , will be at the Rideau branch of the OPL (377 Rideau) on ** Saturday, September 10, at 1 p. ...

_ (press release) _ Twelve finalists have been announced for the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts . The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Ontario’s arts community and its contributions to a strong, vibrant culture sector. Now in its 10 ...

_ Our crowdsourced list of the best events in Ottawa this week. _ _ You can find even more events on our Ottawa Event Calendar . Check back here, as the list is updated throughout the week. _ ** September 8-11: Kanata Ribfest ** ...

_ (press release) _ Please take your seat for the 2016/17 NAC season! The National Arts Centre’s 2016/17 season, featuring 100+ performances by the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre and NAC Presents, is about to commence and now is the time to make sure you are a part of it when single tickets go on sale, Tuesday, September 6 at 10 a. ...

Mark the weekend of September 10th and 11th, 2016 on your calendars because you won’t want to miss the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum’s 21st annual Fibrefest. At two locations — ** the Museum, and the Almonte Arena ** —visitors will find demonstrations, vendors, and exhibits. ...

Here’s a relevant episode from The Docket, an Ottawa podcast dealing in law and policy. Hosted by lawyer Michale Spratt and former prosecutor Emilie Taman, this episode delves into police accountability with civil rights activist Desmond Cole. Of course, they also discuss the Abdirahman Abdi case at length. ...

_ ** Thursday-Sunday, 11am-9pm daily. At Walter Baker Park (next to the Kanata Rec Centre) on Terry Fox Drive in Kanata, south of the Queensway. ** _ It's back, and even more sticky than before! * 6 Ribbers from Canada and the US * Slow Cooked Ribs, BBQ Chicken and Pulled Pork * Corn Shucking, Pulled Pork and Corn Eating Contest * Craft Beer Gardens * Foodie Vendors, Desserts and Much more for Everyone * FREE Parking * FREE Contests and Promotions For more info visit: http://www. ...

_ Our crowdsourced list of the best events in Ottawa this week. _ _ You can find even more events on our Ottawa Event Calendar . Check back here, as the list is updated throughout the week. _ ** _ Got an event? ...

It’s finally out! A little more than a year since Grace Lachance won the Bluesfest _ She’s The One _ contest, the 15-year-old singer from Stittsville has released her first single through a record label. “Anymore” hit iTunes yesterday. ** From the files: ** ** Stittsville’s Grace Lachance wins Bluesfest contest. ...