House of PainT celebrates hip hop traditions and encourages innovation
Thirteen years in, House of PainT has become one of Ottawa’s staple summer festivals.
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Science and Tech is getting a graffiti makeover this weekend
Post by Nicole Irvine When it comes to searching out events in Ottawa, I find that I usually have a few major considerations in mind. I want something that gives me a little bit of knowledge, gets my toes tapping to music, leaves me with a happy feeling in my stomach (from all the delicious […]
Weekend Roundup: What to do in Ottawa
This weekend is a big one for hip hop in the city, with House of PainT happening, all weekend long! Thursday marks Day 1 of House of PainT, and the OG 500 Poetry Slam and Art Expo at the Mayfair Theatre. 12 spoken word poets will go head-to-head, for a chance at the 500$ grand […]
Party German-Style for Winterlude
Winterlude moved up a few levels of cool with last Saturday’s German-Canadian Graffiti Jam. Hosted by the Embassy of Germany, the event included live graffiti painting, hip hop and techno music, free German sausage, pizza and a truly foreign way of staying warm: hot mulled wine (also known as Glühwein) and warm apple cider. I […]
Photo Essay: Graffiti and street art
Today we present a short photo essay on shots of Ottawa graffi by Eric Watson, a local photographer and future blogger (he is working on site where on photographic theory and the socio/cultural influences behind his photography). According to Eric, in some ways Ottawa is a relatively friendly place for street art. “These shots are from the House […]
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