Archive 1997-2016
By James Raiswell
A local organization has hit a major roadblock in its plans to celebrate Black History Month in February.
Internal staffing problems At Black History Ottawa have forced the organization to cancel the opening ceremonies planned for the beginning of next month, and the annual Hip Hop Fest—a celebration of hip hop, dance and rap music—has been postponed until 1999.
By David Kolbusz
Although rivulets of sweat poured down the faces of the six young men in tap shoes on the National Arts Centre stage, their smiles were indelible.
Choreographed by Dein Perry, the Australian dance troupe Tap Dogs tapped into town earlier this month for a six-day engagement.
The Arts Beat
By Elynn Wareham
Is the head of Canadian culture under the blade of a guillotine? It could be, as 29 of the world’s richest countries meet behind closed doors in France to discuss the Multilateral Agreement on Investment.
If the agreement is signed next spring, the erosion of Canadian culture could result from an attempt to promote global investment. To please investors in countries like the United States, that are opposed in principle to excessive government subsidies, Canada may have to soften some of its traditionally strong cultural protections in order to preserve regulations and subsidies in other policy areas.
By Spencer Ferron-Tripp
Most bands have to be seen to be heard. And the best place to be seen is in a live music venue.
But what if the fans don’t show? It’s a problem faced by many venues and bands, because music fans like to get their money’s worth. More often than not, that means hanging on to their hard-earned dollar if an unknown band takes the stage.