Judging from the photo of Donald Saaramaki hanging in an exhibit at city hall, you wouldn’t know he 
Andrew Woodman, Centretown News
Onno Kremers (right) and one of his subjects, Allen, pose in front of Allen's portrait at Ottawa City Hall. had been through some tough times.
Category: Arts
Capital Pride embarks on new direction
Meagan Simpson, Centretown News
Capital Pride will be undergoing changes for its 2015 festival. After a rocky end to last year’s Capital Pride committee, with the group folding, Ottawa is set to celebrate Pride’s 30th anniversary this August. With a parade that winds down Bank Street, celebrations and parties, the festival is integral to the local gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. It is now up to community members to make sure the event is continued.
Three Sisters Theatre Company puts spotlight on female talent
The Three Sisters Theatre Company combats the male-dominated theatre industry with its February production of the Daniel MacIvor play Marion Bridge at The Gladstone theatre.
Photo exhibit showcases games around the world
Julien Gignac, Centretown News
Photos of various games, not unlike those played at board game café Monopolatte, are part of an exhibit at Alliance Française.The Centretown-based Alliance Française of Ottawa has launched a new photography exhibition at its MacLaren Street gallery space.