Miam Miam, a cozy neighbourhood shop in Ottawa’s Chinatown, is more than just a retail space. It’s a community hub where you can find unique artisanal products, enjoy coffee or soda, and connect with like-minded individuals.
As Ottawa’s new Nightlife Commissioner, it would be no surprise that Mathieu Grondin used to be involved in various entertainment gigs before working for the city council. His ventures have led him to DJ’ing, shooting videos for Canadian musicians such as electro hip-hop band Radio Radio and the “Queen of Power Ballads” herself, Celine Dion, and having acting gigs for television shows in Montreal.
It seems like anniversary tours have been all the rage of late. With so many legacy artists celebrating milestone anniversaries of their iconic albums, the opportunity to revisit these timeless classics with fans new and old is unique.
The finalists for the 2024 Ottawa Book Awards were announced Sept. 17, and I can’t wait to read their books!
While festival season might be over for the most part, Bronson Centre will be hosting a three day love-in for 80s Canadian artists fans won’t want to miss. The ‘Legends Weekend’ kicks off Friday night with a special set of four artists making special appearances in Ottawa—some for the first time in almost 30 years, while others will be right at home (literally).
From art exhibitions to live music and social events, Drip House has become a cornerstone of Ottawa’s arts scene, fostering creativity, connection and community. In this interview, owner Rey Martin reflects on the journey, the importance of community engagement and their plans for the future.
Residing in the Ottawa Valley, Émilie Klemm uses her run-down analog photography equipment to observe the hidden details within her surroundings. Whether at home, in her neighbourhood or with her peers, she looks for tones and grain, accepting dust and blurry moments. She presents her images with the rawness and simplicity missed in digital technology. On late nights, she can be found photographing the local music scene in Ottawa.
The NAC closed off their final week of Chef’s Table with a delectable menu created by Executive Chef Kenton Leier along with Sous-Chef Connor McQuay during the weekend of July 25-27. McQuay sat down with us to talk about his experience with the 1 Elgin kitchen and his excitement towards headlining Chef’s Table this year.
L’écrit (The Written Note) from Ubus Théâtre is a French language show, playing at the National Arts Centre (NAC) until Aug. 3. A story told through puppets between young Célestine and her great aunt as two characters in different stages of life—one formed by their inexperience and the other formed through their depth of experience later in life. We got to connect with Agnès Zacharie, artistic director of Théâtre Ubus to learn more about this upcoming show.
Every time Jackie Urbaez comes up to bat, a growing chorus of fans bellow “We love you Jackie!” after the last notes of “Kuliktaka” have fans bouncing in their seats. It’s no secret that he is beloved here in Ottawa and loves us right back.
Saturday’s rock lineup attracted tens of thousands, and those who managed to arrive early enjoyed a memorable set from opening act JJ Wilde. Having opened for other massive rock legends, including KISS and Pearl Jam, the energetic singer added Motley Crue to her list.
In a series of interviews, we are speaking with the Ottawa Titans, Ottawa’s Frontier League baseball team, as a way to introduce the team to Ottawa, and Ottawa to the team.
Raphael Weinroth-Browne is an internationally renowned Canadian cellist and composer who makes his home in Ottawa and is among a small cadre of cellists worldwide re-imagining how the cello is played and how we hear it. The following is an excerpt from our discussion.
Filmmaker and journalist Nickie Shobeiry says she is proud to have a “bumpy Persian nose,” despite growing up insecure about it in rural England. Her most recent short documentary, “Good Nose,” celebrates just that.
A couple of months ago, I got to cover the Rainbow Bistro and all the musical acts that they happened to showcase. During the coverage of that article, I saw Zeelle perform for the first time (She is actually the singer on the cover of the article!). Ever since then, Zeelle has been doing a […]
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