Interview with spoken word poet Andrea Gibson ahead of their show at the NAC—04.15.19
Andrea Gibson is at the National Arts Centre Monday April 15, 2019.
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Gig Pick: Shane Koyczan at First Baptist Church—01.30.19
Shane Koyczan is performing at First Baptist Church on Wednesday January 30th.
Reith Lecture Series examines war’s fatal attraction at the Canadian War Museum
Are our artists influencing our thought, or reflecting it? Is art a social barometer? And if so, what is today’s art telling us about wars in our future? The Canadian War Museum hosted the 2018 BBC Reith Lectures: The Mark of Cain by Margaret MacMillan, C.C. and brought these questions to the mind of attendees.
A–Z: All reviews from the 2018 Ottawa Fringe Festival
The 22nd Ottawa Fringe Festival runs from June 13–24, 2018.
Fringe Review: I, IDIOT
Jennifer Cavanagh: “With nothing on the stage and few light cues Rolls fully commands the space with his loud proclamations and exuberant movements.”
Fringe Review: Rocko and Nakota: Tales From the Land
Brian Carroll: “Languedoc fills the entire stage with his performance and characters.”
Fringe Review: The Geography Teacher’s Orders
Brian Carroll: “Canadians might dismiss her tale as ‘everybody had a bad high school teacher.’ But Singh presents a lesson in youth indoctrination under authoritarianism.”
Fringe Review: A Nightmare On East Hastings: A Comedy
Livia Belcea: “A good storyteller, Bill captivates his audience best when he recalls the stories that hold a large emotional space for him.”
Podcast: Slam poetry and spoken word gig picks
On this week’s show, we chatted with Apt613 contributor, spoken word fan, and soon-to-be radio host Shannon Ing about two poetry readings happening this week.
Tour de Blogsphere: Made-in-Ottawa podcast Breakdown2Lowdown offers unique space for all things R&B
Some ten episodes in, Breakdown2Lowdown podcast hosts and R&B connoisseurs Nicky Jean and Anthony McIntosh have created a smart, fun and sometimes fiery show that lives up to its promise of “a little friction and a whole lot of dope conversations.”
Poetry karaoke is for poetry lovers of all levels—03.11.18 at Bar Robo
Local poet Daniel Toth, better known in poetry circles by the moniker Colo Toth, is the organizer of poetry karaoke – or PoeKa. After a successful premiere in January, PoeKa will be back Sunday March 11 at Bar Robo.
Every picture tells a story at the Watch Clinic
Vivian Schenker, manager of The Watch Clinic European Jewellers, doesn’t just run a business. She collects stories… stories of people, their jewelry, and their watches.
Highly anticipated poet Rupi Kaur spoke to a sold out crowd
Best selling poet Rupi Kaur spoke to a captivated crowd at the Canadian Museum of History on November 12.
A look inside one of Old Ottawa South’s three remaining antique store locations
Adam van der Zwan visited one of Old Ottawa South’s three remaining antique store locations and spoke with the owner, Peter McGregor.
Gig Pick: Shane Koyczan at the Bronson Centre – 11.14.17
Shane Koyczan is performing at the Bronson Centre (211 Bronson Ave) on Tuesday November 14 at 8pm.
