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.
Interactive craft collective looks to expand
Spins & Needles, a not-for-profit arts organization based in Ottawa, is expanding its artistic influence by offering local internships and contemplating a future franchise, says co-founder and craft guru, Melanie Yugo.
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.
