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Ted and Marion Outerbridge in Mysteries of the Keyhole House. Canada’s Grand Masters of Illusion, THE OUTERBRIDGES, premiere MYSTERIES OF THE KEYHOLE HOUSE, one of the most anticipated magical experiences of 2023. The tour of the Ottawa Valley kicks off with performances from June 30-July 22 at The Station Theatre in Smiths Falls and continues to Perth July 28-Aug 12, Carleton Place Aug 18-26, and Gananoque Sept 8-16. ...

Summer views at Nepean Point. (Photo/Devyn Barrie) It’s August already, and the summer is just flying by. Fortunately, there are many hot, sunny days yet to come. Here’s a list of things you should check out before autumn! (You can add your recommendations by emailing us. ...

Photo by David Linsell World-class magic show OUTERBRIDGE – Clockwork Mysteries returns to The Station Theatre in Smiths Falls from July 1st through October 1st, 2022 (Fridays @ 7:30pm, Saturdays @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm – $⁠28.20 plus HST and Eventbrite fees at http://outerbridge. ...

TD Ottawa Jazz Festival crowd at City Hall in 2018. (Photo/Chris Parker) With word of the so-called freedom convoy making a return to Ottawa for Canada Day, TD Ottawa Jazz Festival is seeking to reassure ticketholders. “The TD Ottawa Jazz Festival, in recent consultation with Ottawa Special Events, has been reassured that a significant police presence will ensure the safety of all jazz fans over the Opening and Canada Day weekends. ...

Photo: Post Malone, seen here performing at the 2017 edition of CityFolk in Ottawa, Canada (Via CityFolk) CityFolk organizers today announced that they will be moving forward with a star-studded lineup of live acts for this year’s festival. CityFolk will take place on the Great Lawn at Lansdowne Park on September 8, 9, 10 and September 15, 16, 17, 2022. ...

The Bytowne Cinema. Photo by Caroline Fournier. Caroline says: “Long gone are the days of the single room cinema and going to the Bytowne is like walking back to your grandma’s house … old yet comforting." After a hiatus that began in December 2020 and included a change of ownership, the ByTowne Cinema will finally re-open on September 8. ...

The Bytowne Cinema. Photo by Caroline Fournier. Caroline says: “Long gone are the days of the single room cinema and going to the Bytowne is like walking back to your grandma’s house … old yet comforting." Cinemaphiles got some very welcome news late last week. ...

“Maman”, the giant spider sculpture outside the National Gallery of Canada. Photo by James Peltzer via the OttawaStart Flickr pool. The National Gallery of Canada is making themselves accessible throughout the pandemic by producing more digital content. Here’s a recent newsletter from them about what’s on! ...

TD Ottawa Jazz Festival crowd at City Hall in 2018. (Photo/Chris Parker) Where: Ottawa City Hall, Confederation Park, NAC, Queen St. Fare (170 Queen St.), Lord Elgin Hotel Grill 41 and Mercury Lounge (56 ByWard Market Sq.) When: June 21 through July 1. ...

Ottawa comedian Mike MacDonald passed away today at age 63. Here’s part of his professional bio: Mike MacDonald has been performing on stages across North America for more than 30 years. As the son of a career Canadian Air Force officer, MacDonald learned at an early age that humour would make him popular. ...