September 2011 - Page 7 of 15

September 30, 2011 Robin Grant

Art festivals boost local economy

While Ottawa residents reap the cultural benefits of art festivals such as the International Writers’ Festival and the International Animation Festival, art festivals boost the city’s economy, according to studies by the City of Ottawa.

September 30, 2011 Marie-Danielle Smith

Cultural events may lose access to archives venue

Brittany Corry, Centretown News

The auditorium of Library and Archives Canada is now under the control of Public Works Canada.

Ottawa arts and culture events could soon face the loss of a favoured venue as Library and Archives Canada relinquishes control of public bookings at 395 Wellington Street.

September 30, 2011 Kathleen McFarland

New management revives, revitalizes Gladstone Theatre

Adrianna Banaszek, Centretown News

Gladstone Theatre opened their new season to rave reviews and an additional two productions.

The Gladstone Theatre was for sale and facing a very uncertain future until a few weeks ago when two local production companies assumed its management. They opened the new season to rave reviews and have just announced the addition of four more performances.

September 30, 2011 Valerie Kong

Punk scene promotes animal welfare through flea market fundraiser

More than 400 people recently browsed the tables of used books, clothing and records in search of vintage treasures at punkottawa.com’s fall flea market, while raising money for local animal welfare charities.