https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftxbDMNbTww _ A pioneer of modernism, Marc Chagall formulated his own symbolic system in which reverie and playfulness often reigned, presenting an ethereal, richly coloured vision of the world. The set of lithographs titled Daphnis & Chloé is considered Chagall’s most important graphic work. ...

[caption id=“attachment_15911” align=“aligncenter” width=“400”] Mr. Loaf by Andrew King[/caption]

As the city sidewalks continue to heat up and the humidity swells the Ottawa air, many local children are all packed up and headed to summer camp. However, not every child can afford to go to camp. For many families, the cost puts the summer camp experience out of reach for their children. ...

[caption id=“attachment_15890” align=“aligncenter” width=“720”] Rochester Pub & Eatery. Illustration by Colin White , republished with permission.[/caption] The Rochester Pub in Little Italy closes for good this weekend. Over on their Facebook page , regulars are lamenting the loss of a favourite gathering place. ...

TEDxKanata launches its Call for Speakers for next year’s event that will take place on March 31 st , 2016. Nominations are being accepted until August 30 th 2015 and can be entered on the TEDxKanata website. With the enormous success of last year’s event, 2016 promises to push the boundaries a little further with a larger audience and equally engaging speakers. ...

A graphic designer by trade, Jacquelyn Trowell has had a lifelong passion for fine art. From a young age on, drawing has been her escape when she felt depressed, troubled or sad. She learned that by visually representing the emotion with which she was overcome, she was able to release it. ...

This summer, the City of Ottawa will be hosting free programs and special events at City Hall for every taste and interest.  Here are the events that are scheduled for the upcoming week: ** Saturday, July 11 ** ** ** ** Roller Derby in Ottawa ** 1 to 4 p. ...

This summer, Ottawa Police Lowertown Foot Patrol Project is back in the ByWard Market and Rideau Street area and continues to see success and make a difference for the people who live, work and visit the area. An increased number of police officers, in partnership with Bylaw Enforcement Officers and OC Transpo Special Constables have been walking the beat since July 2, 2015, enforcing various bylaws and criminal and provincial offences. ...

Mayor Jim Watson, Council members, and representatives from Ottawa’s business, tourism and academic communities have united together to officially launch the City’s LRT Stage 2 funding request to the federal and provincial governments. ** ** The Stage 2 project will further reduce commute times by adding 19 new stations and 30 kilometres of rail to Ottawa’s O-Train system between 2018 and 2023. ...

All day-use fees will be waived at Ontario Parks on July 17, 2015 to celebrate ** _ Healthy Parks Healthy People _ ** . The global movement supported by Ontario Parks and many Canadian health organizations suggests that regular visits to natural spaces can lower blood pressure, boost immune systems and relieve stress. ...