Archive 1997-2016
Last weekend, the Kapital Kink sex show offered Ottawans kinky workshops, a fashion sexpo, a fetish ball and an “Exploratorium,” all within the cozy walls of St. Brigid’s church in the Byward Market. And the four-day show came and went with zero controversy – exactly the way it should be.
“If Ottawa were a house, then Raw Sugar would be the living room,” says Lydia Gabelmann, one of the baristas at the Somerset Street coffee shop that’s been emerging as an informal Centretown community centre. 
Sarah Everest, Centretown NewsNadia Kharyati, owner of the Raw Sugar Café, hosts performers and community groups.
The commercial properties key to Preston Street’s lively character are spilling over into residential surroundings, says a leading community advocate who points to the recent rezoning of a home at 73 Aberdeen St. to accommodate a new art gallery in the neighbourhood.
For any dancer, the opportunity to go on stage with widely respected flamenco star Juliana Pulford is a dream come true.
Lasia Kretzel, Centretown NewsFamed flamenco dancer Juliana Pulford (front) leads a rehearsal for Llanto, with backup dancers Kristen Deloughrey (centre), Stacey Loyer (back) and Jessica Clark (left). The show was performed last week at the Museum of Civilization.