arts & entertainment

CityFolk 2018 festival organizers today announced the initial line-up for their 2018 program, in celebration of their 25th anniversary. Confirmed acts to date include David Byrne Hozier; Nick Murphy (Chet Faker) Janis Ian Belle and Sebastian Kaleo The Decemberists Michael McDonald Tedeschi Trucks Band Steve Earle & The Dukes Lindi Ortega Allan Rayman Trampled By Turtles Tune-Yards Whitehorse Andy Shauf Colter Wall Flint Eastwood Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore Humble Pie Whitney Rose William Prince Ben Caplan Terra Lightfoot Chris Smither Skydiggers MonkeyJunk Mt. ...

If you’re looking for a delicious brunch in Ottawa, there’s no shortage of choices across the city. Here are a few suggestions for places to try. Alice’s Village Cafe (3773 Carp Rd.) Nate’s Deli (152 Sparks St.) Baker Street Cafe (385 Richmond Rd. ...

_ (Via Danielle Allard) _ OTTAWA – Local singer-songwriter, Danielle Allard, is set to release a follow-up EP to her highly successful record, Chameleon. The CD release party will take place at Collabspace, a centre for local entrepreneurs on May 19th at 6:00 PM. ...

The Ottawa Art Gallery opened its new building at 50 Mackenzie King Bridge on Saturday and Apartment613 got a look inside beforehand. The new six-floor building is part of the City of Ottawa’s arts hub, called the Arts Court, and contains 55,000 square feet of programmable space for the OAG. ...

[caption id=“attachment_89416” align=“aligncenter” width=“442”] Daniels. (LinkedIn)[/caption] Boom 99.7 announced on Monday that Wendy Daniels is no longer with the station, due to a programming change. Daniels, who came to the station via the former 106.9 The Bear, posted a goodbye message to Facebook shortly after. ...

We would like to see former governor general David Johnston run for mayor, but accept that he probably will not. (Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2017)[/caption] As speculation swirls around who’s running for city council in the upcoming Ottawa municipal election this fall, some notable names have been thrown around as potential mayoral candidates. ...

_ (Via RBC Ottawa Bluesfest) _ RBC Bluesfest organizers announced the addition of ‘fest favourites, ** Blue Rodeo ** . Since the festival’s inception, Blue Rodeo has repeatedly charmed, thrilled, and outright rocked RBC Bluesfest audiences. They’ll be appearing on July 12 . ...

[caption id=“attachment_88696” align=“aligncenter” width=“800”] One of Canada’s leading women’s rights educators and advocates, Julie Lalonde (upper left), visited Perth last week to meet with members of the Burning Passions Theatre youth troupe, including (clockwise from top left) Ryan Kreissler, playwright/director Laurel Smith, Mary Cowan, Lu Williams, Ruby Davidson, and Winston Mavraganis. ...

_ (press release) _ The Canadian Tulip Festival officially launched its 66 th edition with “A World of Tulips” theme today at the EY Centre with host Landscape Ontario. In the midst of blooming tulips and spring gardens, Henry Storgaard, Chairman, together with the Festival’s new Board of Directors, and local dignitaries, partners and sponsors unveiled plans for 2018. ...

** Call for Submissions ** ** ** In collaboration with the City of Ottawa, the Manotick BIA invites mural artists to submit proposals. The successful artist will design and paint a mural that will be hung on the wall adjacent to the Mill Street Park (back of Splash Pools building) on Mill Street. ...