On Wednesday nights, Absolute Comedy on Preston Street is packed, and with good reason.
Lasia Kretzel, Centretown NewsAmateur comedians perform alongside professionals at Absolute Comedy on Wednesday nights.
Category: Arts
Paul Anka penning autobiography
When he’s not busy inducting fellow famous Canadians into Canada’s Walk of Fame or developing future rock stars, Centretown-born music legend Paul Anka has been hard at work writing his long-awaited biography.
Local rivals face off at spoken word showdown
It’s not the first time Ottawa has sent a local team to compete in the annual Canadian Festival of Spoken Word – but it’s the first time the city has sent two. 
Asher Roth, Centretown NewsMarcus Jameel lights up the stage at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word, held at the Univeristy of Ottawa this week.
Viewpoint: Mayoral frontrunners need to focus more on the arts
Ottawa’s mayoral candidates have been making a lot of promises for changes around the city if they’re elected, but the issue of arts and culture funding seems to be at the bottom of the list.