_ (Via Canadian Film Institute) _ Ottawa, Ontario, 25 July 2017 – The Canadian Film Institute is asking Ottawans to send in their home movies that were shot in the city for a chance to see them on the big screen. ...

Join Ottawa’s movers and shakers on ** July 27th ** as Emond Hardnen and Pinnacle present ** Broadway for Bruyere Motown Gala ** . This is Bruyère Foundation’s electrifying signature event built around the Thursday night performance of Broadway Across Canada’s record-breaking smash hit – ** Motown the Musical ** at the ** NAC ** . ...

[caption id=“attachment_73953” align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] This photo by Reuters photographer Jonathan Bachman shows Iesha Evans standing her ground during a 2016 rally against police violence in Baton Rouge, La. The photo received first prize in the contemporary issues category. (Devyn Barrie/OttawaStart.com)[/caption] ...

One of the key attractions of Rideau Hall are the extensive grounds, where most public events are held. Gov. Gen. David Johnston prepares to read a children’s book by astronaut Chris Hadfield to a group of children on the grounds in June, 2017. ...

[ ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/138710500@N02/27276385282/in/photolist-HGXcPP-HGXabx-HGXc6z-HhAtsJ-HGXb9V-HhAtFj-HGXcNr-HGXcR2-HyjB3S-HGXaZ6-HhAu5L) _ (Via City of Ottawa) _ La Machine, an Ottawa 2017 Signature Event , will occur in downtown Ottawa, the ByWard Market and Downtown Rideau, from July 27 to 30. This event will bring giant mechanical creatures, thousands of visitors and five days of intermittent traffic impacts – including one for setup on Wednesday, July 26 – to Ottawa’s downtown. ...

** Canada’s Biggest Garden Party ** It’s here and it’s fantastic! You can’t miss this. ** ** It’s the ** Dows Lake Garden Party ** , July 22 from 10:00 am to 10:30 pm. Delight yourself with a wonderful assortment of free events and activities for families, friends and visitors. ...

A first look at Kontinuum during a media preview on Saturday. (Charlie Senack for OttawaStart.com)[/caption] Kontinuum, a sound and light show, opened in the LRT tunnel of Lyon Station on Sunday and is a world first. “Nobody else has been crazy enough to have this kind of ambitious project,” said Guy Laflamme, executive director of Ottawa 2017. ...

[caption id=“attachment_73151” align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] Ottawa police volunteer auxiliary and regular officers on Albert Street near Bluesfest. Private security handles most of the festival, although there are some officers on duty. (Charlie Senack for OttawaStart.com)[/caption] City officials and Bluesfest organizers held an emergency meeting Friday to discuss safety issues highlighted by a particularly rowdy crowd at the festival the night before, Somerset Coun. ...

Don’t miss this special show by ** Iva ** (Kathleen Ivaluarjuk Merritt) whose music is a melodic mix of Inuit throat-singing, poetry-infused and Celtic-influenced folk music at the ** Canadian Museum of Nature ** on ** Friday, July 22. ** Iva’s début album _ Ivaluarjuk: Ice, Lines & Sealskin _ (2015) celebrates life and identity; bridging sounds from both her Inuit and Irish roots. ...

[caption id=“attachment_4972” align=“aligncenter” width=“580”] Colours of the Market. Located near the corner of Parkdale and Wellington in the heart of Hintonburg, the Parkdale Market first opened its doors over 75 years ago. Photo by Glen Gower.[/caption] Despite having strong community support, the Ottawa Farmers Market couldn’t muster enough vendor support for a market in Stittsville this year to make economic sense. ...