Before the pandemic, Bucko (Chris Binkowski) was a busker. He would perform in public spaces or at events, creating audio-visual performances powered by his wheelchair. He also does large-scale geometric paintings and has been active on a new project with other artists, under the name Bucko Art Machine. His latest work is a track on the Mood Ring Vol. 2 compilation
Two hours of fresh local music. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers.
Brazilian-born Bruno Smoky and his wife, who goes by Shalak Attack, have created several unique murals around Ottawa.
Part 6 of Apt613’s holiday shopping guide is focused (get it?) on you and the people you love.
Local theatre artists Nicholas Leno and Norah Paton have cooked up a COVID-safe, interactive re-telling of A Christmas Carol that uses an audio track and a box of items delivered right to audiences’ front doors.
November’s Awesome Ottawa award goes to Nicholas Leno and Norah Paton to support an interactive audio play of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol that Ottawa residents can enjoy in their own homes and neighbourhoods. “Audiences will have an audio track and bag of items delivered to them,” explains Nicholas. “The audio track will layer narration […]
Her showcase on Saturday made poet Miranda Martel a standout at Ottawa’s Artpreneur conference.
Apartment613’s support local holiday gift guide continues with a roundup of our favourite local record stores.
Designer Rich Loen acquired the former tire shop on Carling Avenue and has spent a lot of time since then converting it into a large workshop and gallery space.
Two hours of fresh local music. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers.
A collection of our favourite photos from the last week.
The Celtic Rathskallions is a folk music duo composed of Arthur McGregor and Wendy Moore, who have been performing for adults and children alike for over 20 years. The Rathskallions have a special focus on working within schools and communities and have earned kudos for their concerts, workshops, and collaborations.
OAFF wanted to create a program that promoted folks who have to go through extra layers of adversity to tell their stories.
Jazzfest presented this series of live stream concerts for listeners at home, with a very small audience allowed to attend in person at Arts Court Theatre.
Ottawa-based composer Kelly-Marie Murphy has been awarded the 2020 Jules Léger Prize for New Chamber Music. Her composition Coffee Will be Served in the Living Room, written in 2018, is a 10-minute piece for eight cellos.
