arts

Now in its fourth edition, _ Free School _ is a free lecture and workshop series geared toward professional visual and media artists working in the Ottawa and Gatineau regions. Providing an exceptional opportunity to delve into a curriculum that few learning institutions deliver, _ Free School _ features leaders in various fields related to the arts, who will speak to artists in practical terms on a wide range of subjects. ...

Easy Street Productions and The Ottawa Children’s Theatre are joining forces to present Up to Low , based on the book by celebrated Ottawa author Brian Doyle. Magnetic North Theatre Festival (MNTF) announced today that the play will be included as part of the Festival from June 4 to 6, 2015. ...

The Canadian Museum of History has acquired an extraordinary collection of Inuit drawings from the mid-1960s that uniquely documents an era of profound transition for the people of the Eastern Arctic.  The collection, comprising 1,842 drawings by 159 individuals living in communities in the North Baffin region , was acquired from Terrence Ryan, who worked for 30 years as the resident arts advisor in the famous Cape Dorset print studio. ...

** When possible, eat dessert first.. ** ‘Life is Good: Eat, Drink, & Enjoy Life! When possible, eat dessert first.’ Words Ottawa native Samantha Maloney used to live by. However, as food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances started to creep into her life, a new mantra appeared: ‘Keep Calm & Carry On’. ...

Without a doubt, the City’s hot spot this Saturday, February 21st, is The Museum of Nature, which will be hosting two great events. From 11 AM to 4 PM the stage is set for Tie The Knot, Ottawa’s contemporary wedding show, featuring local exhibitors who specialize in all things wedding. ...

The City of Ottawa has a unique opportunity to coordinate dramatic future improvements to Rideau Street and neighbouring streets in the Rideau Arts Precinct. Residents can now review and comment on a proposed plan for these public realm improvements.  The Rideau Arts Precinct is the area bordered by Rideau Street to the north, Laurier Avenue to the south, Colonel By Drive to the west and Waller Street to the east. ...

The City congratulated 48 Ottawa residents tonight during the inaugural Snow Angels Recognition Event held at Centrepointe Studio Theatre. A Snow Angel is a neighbour or friend who has volunteered to help someone who is elderly or has a disability, to improve their accessibility during the winter by clearing snow or ice from their driveway, steps or walkway. ...

Staging Our Histories is a new event in Ottawa, ON which explores the convergence of history, memory and performance. Bringing together performing artists of diverse traditions with members of academia and the general public, Staging Our Histories will provide a space for engagement and dialogue about the ways we express our histories beyond the page. ...