Category: Arts

Reading series exposes local writers to poetry fans

Andrew Ng, Centretown News
Andrew Ng, Centretown News
Local poet Monty Reid hosted the Factory Reading Series in the absence of longtime host, Rob Mclennan.
Three-time Governor General Literary Award nominee Monty Reid hosted this month’s edition of the Factory Reading Series, at the Ottawa Art Gallery, while its founder and longtime host, Rob Mclennan, works as the writer-in-residence at the University of Alberta.

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‘Superfan’ brings world of arts and sports together

Andrew Ng, Centretown News
Andrew Ng, Centretown News
John Couse, owner of Lieutenant's Pump, looks at a "Superfan" art piece on display until April 5.
You’re not likely to see an artist painting a soccer game, or a bunch of sweaty hockey players going to an art opening, but a new collaboration between art collective Artengine and a few Elgin Street pubs is hoping to bridge the gap between arts and sports crowds.

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