arts & entertainment

Earlier today, it was announced that the securities litigation law firm of Brower Piven has commenced a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on behalf of purchasers of Etsy securities during the period between April 16, 2015 and May 10, 2015. ...

On July 10, 2015, Canadian Heritage, in collaboration with its exclusive sponsor Manulife, will launch Northern Lights. This entirely new 30-minute experience of sound and light is a thrilling thematic journey through Canada’s history presented in spectacular detail against the backdrop of the Parliament Buildings. ...

RBC Bluesfest organizers today announced two major additions to an ever-burgeoning line-up. Five-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter-producer, television personality, actor, pop culture and fashion icon, and self-professed professional lady killer CeeLo Green has been confirmed to appear on Sunday, July 12. ...

_ Our crowdsourced list of the best events in Ottawa this week. You can find even more events on our Ottawa Event Calendar . _ ** Thursday, May 14: J’ADART ** J’ADART, the Ottawa School of Art’s Annual Fundraiser is being held this Thursday night at the school itself on George Street in the Market. ...

Beginning today, whenever your call to 3-1-1 is placed on hold, you will hear the original music of Ottawa musicians. Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Diane Deans, Chair of the City’s Community and Protective Services Committee, revealed today the names of all 25 artists who have been selected to be part of the inaugural #ottmusik program. ...

Residents and visitors alike will soon discover the secrets that lay hidden behind many of the city’s finest buildings during Doors Open Ottawa 2015. The 14 th annual event offers the public a chance to explore Ottawa’s built heritage from Carp to Cumberland. ...

[caption id=“attachment_13930” align=“aligncenter” width=“405”] Mr. Loaf by Andrew King[/caption]

The Lunch Out Loud podcast looks to promote the amazing talent, food, events and music Ottawa has to offer. Every week we will introduce you to new things about Ottawa you never knew existed. ** This week: ** We meet up with Josh McJannett, co-founder and brewer at Dominion City Brewing Company, to talk all things craft beer, their founding, what differentiates them from others, their beer, the Beer Store and so much more! ...

The tulip season has begun. Most of the tulips will be at their peak over the next two weeks. The early season varieties are already in bloom. All over the heart of the Capital, they will amaze residents and visitors. ...

Ottawa residents are invited to mark their calendars to visit City Hall on Wednesday, May 13, for some hot food and cool music during the ** Street Food Showcase ** , in partnership with the Capital Street Food Association. ** ** ** Date ** : Wednesday, May 13 ** Time ** : noon to 2 p. ...