Photography

Backed by an outstanding band, Lindsay Ell took to the stage at Bronson Centre Music Theatre.

Fans came out in large numbers to pack Club SAW and were treated to a wonderful night of beautiful music by dreampop band Dizzy.

Celebrated indie band Fleece formed in Montreal and are now based in Toronto. Last night’s show was the first stop of their tour in support of their most recent album, Stunning and Atrocious.

Sarah Farmer’s images have accompanied several Foodie Friday articles published on Apt613. Most recently, she worked on the unique and acclaimed photo essay series The Last Service, which highlights the challenges faced by chefs working in the restaurant industry. Now she’s taking the leap to open her own space, Gumption Studio.

Montreal’s William Notman took the first known photo series featuring Ottawa in 1859–60. After many years lying in obscurity, and with help from the Bytown and McCord Museums, Ashley Newall of Capital History Ottawa #colorized has dug them out for us to see.

In case you missed it live, visit nac-cna.ca to watch the concert on-demand.

Check out a review of two exhibits at the Canadian War Museum. “Homage: The art of Elaine Goble” shows portraits featuring people who lived and served in the Second World War. “Forever Changed” takes us deeper into the experiences of those transformative years.

That’s a wrap on the special fall edition of Bluesfest!

Ryland James, Barenaked Ladies, and Jann Arden brought music to Bluesfest’s stage at Lansdowne Park. The mini fall festival ends on Saturday night, Sept. 25.

Bluesfest is presenting outdoor concerts at Lansdowne Park from Sept. 23 to 25. Kicking off the weekend, the Thursday night lineup includes performances from rising singer-songwriter Lauryn Macfarlane, Oji-Cree multi-instrumentalist Aysanabee, indie rock band Tokyo Police Club, and Montreal-based Half Moon Run.

Dean Brody headlined country music night at CityFolk.

Our Lady Peace headlined Day 2 of CityFolk for the largest crowd of this year’s festival, so far.

CityFolk Festival is presenting outdoor concerts at Lansdowne Park from Sept. 16 to 18. Kicking off the weekend, the Thursday night lineup includes performances from singer-songwriter Charlotte Day Wilson, Toronto R&B duo DVSN, OVO rapper Roy Woods, and Juno award-winning R&B artist TÖME.

Like many people, Joshua Renaud went on a lot of walks during COVID-19 lockdowns. Here, he selects some of his faavourite photos—all taken on a phone—that help him remember this strange, isolated time.

The SPAO, Ottawa’s private photography school, is offering free tuition for the fall semester and bursaries for students in financial need.