New exhibit showcases highs, lows of Canadian Jewish Experience
By Anna Sophia Vollmerhausen Did you know that Toronto-born rapper Drake is Jewish? Or that the Hart Trophy, awarded annually since 1924 to the most valuable player in the NHL,…
Viewpoint: Cultural hubs need to overcome addiction to oil industry cash
By Rupert Nuttle On the evening of April 6, a dozen or so protesters from the environmental group 350.org gathered at the entrance of the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau….
Nation’s greatest movies grab Canada 150 spotlight
By Spencer Van Dyk Fans of Canadian film are getting their fill this year thanks to an ambitious project showcasing 150 “essential moving-image works” to mark Canada’s 150th birthday. The…
Japanese ambassador shares passion for sake
By Darnell Dobson Taste buds tingled and minds were engaged at a recent guided tasting of Japan’s iconic spirit, sake. The April 1 event was part of the Nature Tastes…
Potters set to plant tribute to founders
By Natalie Rocha The Ottawa Guild of Potters is gearing up to put 9,000 handcrafted ceramic sculptures on display on the grounds of the Canadian Museum of Nature. The outdoor…
City’s music scene gets $30K to build industry
By Liam Fox Juiced by the Junos, Ottawa has announced an extended commitment to strengthening the city’s music scene. As the country’s top musical talent gathered in Ottawa for the…
Ager conducts tribute concert
By Alicia Wachon A capacity crowd was on hand at the Canadian War Museum on the evening of April 9 — the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge…
NACO conductor thrills giant band
By Caroline O’Neill An unexpected spring snowstorm didn’t stop more than 1,300 students from congregating at the Aberdeen Pavilion on March 24 to participate in a performance of a lifetime….
Irish films take Arts Court spotlight
By Rachel Jaskula The Ottawa Irish Film Festival opened March 31 at Arts Court with a screening of A Date for Mad Mary. The film is about Mary McArdle, who…
Art and activism collide in exhibit
By Nicole Babb A new photography exhibition at the SAW Gallery features images and words of Indigenous and environmental activists fighting for the protection of the Peel watershed — a…