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Livia Belcea

Arts Writer

Livia enjoys contemporary art, theatre, sport, film and moments of serendipity. As a communications, media relations and marketing professional, Livia believes in our collective responsibility to share our stories and connect with one another through our lived experiences.


Les Chiens Sales font honneur au RockFest (Montebello)

C’est la saison des festivals dans la région de la capitale nationale et l’un des plus grands et des plus amusants est certainement le RockFest de Montebello. Fort de sa 11e année, le RockFest rock de par son habitude d’attirer plus de 200 000 festivaliers en 3 jours. À lui seul, il réunit plus d’une […]

Apt613 Live for June 7, 2016

This week, host Livia Belcea is joined by Gloria Guns, the front-person of Scary Bear Soundtrack – a local band performing a free show on June 9, 2016 at the Saw Gallery Summer Opening Party in partnership with the National Campus Community Radio Conference. Following that, Livia shares a short interview with Captain Patches from Pirate Adventures […]

Thar be treasure in that ocean, maties!

A Pirate Adventure is waiting for you on the Pirate ship at Mooney’s Bay, and no, it is not a mirage. The Pirate ship is a real, Transport Canada certified, functioning ship on which you can climb aboard and go on the pursuit of treasure. Pirate Adventures offers Pirate themed parties and activities for kids, […]

Saddle up for Ottawa Horse Day on June 4!

The first Saturday in June is Canada’s National Horse Day. Events across the country are organized to showcase, honour, explore and discover the world of horses. Horse Day is an Equine Canada initiative, Canada’s horse sport and horse welfare governing body. Horses have been an integral part of Canadian history, and through Horse Day, their […]

Mermaid for a day

I’m not a very good swimmer. In fact, I’m a terrible swimmer. I’m afraid of the deep end, I’m very bad at holding my breath and I panic when I go a little deeper under water. Diving? Forget about it. But when the opportunity came for me to learn to swim like a mermaid, I […]

sous-sol 819: Échelle humaine au Musée des beaux-arts du Canada

Une grande surprise vous attend au Musée des beaux-arts du Canada: l’exposition Échelle humaine. Le musée vous propose une collection de 8 sculptures modernes, portant sur le thème du corps humain et de sa perception. Cette exposition met en vedette trois œuvres du célèbre Ron Mueck, deux œuvres d’Evan Penny, ainsi que des œuvres d’Ugo […]

Tuesdays are the sexiest nights in town

While many are at home on Tuesday night getting ready for the following midweek hump day, one of the Capital’s best kept secrets, An Evening of Sin, unfolds at the Rainbow Bistro. After 9 p.m., the ByWard Market shuts off its lights, but the Rainbow transforms into a vibrant, lively and enchanting Burlesque cabaret. An […]

Video of the Week: No Fly List’s Stained Glass

Last month, Ottawa’s own Rock/Power Pop/Alternative band No Fly List released a music video for “Stained Glass”, their first single off their 7 song EP, Both Sides – A. Not only is this their first ever music video, it is filmed in 360 degrees! The 360 degree video allows you to move smoothly through the […]