Ottawa trio Homebased return with debut hip-hop album
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Celebrating 100 seasons of the little Ottawa theatre that could
The Ottawa Little Theatre (OLT), the longest running community theatre in Canada, has produced more than 1,000 plays in its history and this year, celebrates its 100th season. Joe O’Brien is a director, former president and board member of the … Continue Reading
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Two Guys with Beards dating service is here to save singles in Ottawa
There’s a new singles event company in town that promises no cheese and no gimmicks — just a straightforward, relaxed atmosphere at a great venue. Two Guys with Beards is the brain child of the unshaven Yves Néron and Alex … Continue Reading
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Ottawa’s Autumns Cannon: The tortoises, not hares, of the music world
When it comes to making a career out of music, the guys in Ottawa five-piece Autumns Cannon know it’s a marathon, not a sprint. More than two years after winning $150,000 through the LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot, the band … Continue Reading
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Ottawa anthem rockers Project Mars Don’t Hold Back on new EP
After years of lineup changes and reshaping their sound, Ottawa anthem rockers Project Mars have released the band’s debut EP, Don’t Hold Back. The band’s roots date back to 2005, when on-the-job banter between co-workers at a restaurant spurred the … Continue Reading
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Chanteuse Jill Barber performing at Ottawa Jazz Festival fundraiser
Thursday night, the hors d’oeuvres and entertainment are on the Ottawa Jazz Festival during their annual fundraising event — a live auction and concert featuring Jill Barber. Catherine O’Grady, Executive Producer of the Ottawa Jazz Festival, says funds raised through … Continue Reading
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Backstage Pass: Sex, samosas and a girl’s tale of personal discovery
When it comes to sex, local author Jasmine Aziz certainly doesn’t shy away from the topic. In fact, the self-described “poster child for masturbation” has penned a novel on that very subject. The protagonist in Sex and Samosas is Leena … Continue Reading
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Flying Down Thunder and Rise Ashen’s music combines dance beats with aboriginal chanting
Ottawa collaborators Eric Vani, a.k.a. Rise Ashen, a house music producer, and aboriginal singer Kevin Chief, a.k.a. Flying Down Thunder, continue to build momentum after being nominated for a Juno Award earlier this year. Their debut album, One Nation, was … Continue Reading
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Celebrate the Mayan 2012 end of the world – with a live radio play
Looking for a fun way to acknowledge the supposed Mayan calendar prediction of Earth’s demise at the end of this year? Some local artists have created a radio play about it. Composer, producer and musician Mike Dubue, known for his … Continue Reading
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Doing it for love, not money: The fine art of the striptease
Billed as the biggest burlesque show in Ottawa, Capital City Cabaret takes place this weekend, featuring tantalizing burlesque, comedy, vaudeville and cabaret performances. The organizer of Capital City Cabaret is Helvetica Bold, a local performer and producer who calls burlesque … Continue Reading
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Ottawa entrepreneur Steve Bragg puts his stamp on the sounds of music
Before founding Ottawa-based music effects pedal company, Empress Effects, CEO Steve Bragg was an electrical engineering student trying to decide what step to take next. He started his post-secondary education at Carleton University but, in his second year, was seriously … Continue Reading
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Meet the man behind the Ottawa Senators’ off-ice entertainment
If you’ve ever been to an Ottawa Senators game, you know there’s as much entertainment off the ice as there is on. From dancing, musical performances and trivia to Sensquatches and hot dogs being shot out of a cannon, there’s … Continue Reading
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CBC crime drama Cracked draws on real life events
The executive producer behind Cracked, a new, one-hour-long Canadian crime drama on CBC, calls the series “a police procedural, but with a real twist.” “I think it’s not like anything people have seen on television before,” says Ottawa native and … Continue Reading
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Ottawa Remote Control Club a place for big boys and their toys
Flying remote-controlled aircraft may seem like just another hobby to some but, to others, it’s a serious, social and time-consuming pursuit. The Ottawa Remote Control Club (ORCC), one of roughly a dozen local clubs, is made up of about 150 … Continue Reading
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Starting a band at 40-years-old with a mortgage
Jake Rupert always considered himself to be a “campfire song sort of guy.” That is, until he got his dream guitar six years ago — a Gibson J-200 — and the songs started pouring out of him. “When I got … Continue Reading
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Tea for two (years in a row) at the Ottawa Tea Festival
In a city that boasts plenty of festivals, this weekend offers something a little different — the second annual Ottawa Tea Festival. Creator Kimiko Uriu is the owner of local tea company Kimicha Tea, and the founder of the Ottawa … Continue Reading
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Be inspired by Inside Out Ottawa LGBT Film Festival ’s defiant theme
Fearless, shameless, timeless — it’s the theme of this year’s Inside Out Ottawa LGBT Film Festival and organizers say it’s a thread that runs through all their programming. “It encapsulates queer film and the whole festival environment and experience. There … Continue Reading
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Capital Slam: Could you be a poet and not even know it?
On any given week here in Ottawa, you can witness the power of the poetry slam — a competition where poets perform their original works for the audience and judges. Brad Morden is the Director of the Capital Poetry Collective, … Continue Reading
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Cinema the way it was meant to be, at the Mayfair Theatre
Lee Demarbre, co-owner and programmer of both the original Mayfair Theatre and Mayfair Theatre Orleans, always dreamed of owning a movie theatre. “When I was young, my dad was a military police officer and I wanted him to quit and … Continue Reading
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Zombies helping sick kids: Chills for CHEO
Chills for CHEO started as a small, haunted porch 10 years ago. Now, with a much bigger venue and extended hours, it has grown into a massive annual fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). Inspired by a … Continue Reading
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Sky’s the limit for Ottawa indie rock trio Tall Trees
On first listen, you might assume Ottawa indie rock trio Tall Trees is a group of seasoned veterans. In reality, the band is made up of high school students. Lead vocalist and guitar player Jad Hammoud, bassist Peter Klaassen and … Continue Reading
