Paying it forward: Aylmer art sale supports music initiative for underprivileged youth
An art show at L’Imagier Galleries in Aylmer raised $3,125 to support the work of Produced by Youth, a community organization that provides free music production workshops for underprivileged youth in the national capital.
Muslim voices urge embrace of Islamic heritage beyond October celebration
October is Islamic month in Canada but it means much more than that for those seeking to educate Canadians about the history of Muslims in this country.
Scar cover-ups: Tackling trauma with tattoos
Ottawa tattoo artist Becky D is helping their clients heal and bring beauty to their scars through tattooing.
Westboro community embraces grassroots — and sometimes subversive — art
Alongside public art pieces in Westboro. small grassroots displays are popping up made by residents, for other community members to enjoy.
‘It’s the treasure hunt:’ Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show returns after pandemic hiatus
After three year pandemic hiatus The Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show is back and features more than 60 vendors from Ontario and Quebec.
Still Max: Film explores renowned artist’s inspirational battle with cancer
The documentary film, Still Max, examines how the Toronto artist is processing his struggle with prostate cancer through his work.
After pandemic pause from in-person event, Glebe Fine Art Show makes colourful return
For more than two years, many artists in the Ottawa Valley patiently waited to exhibit their creations to the public once again. When the 15th edition of the Glebe Fine Art Show returned for an in-person event this year, 34 local artists were finally provided a space to do so. Abstract and realistic scenes of daily Canadian life, landscapes, and images...
‘What can I leave behind for generations to follow me?’ Algonquin mural unveiled at New Edinburgh Park
Entitled “Miskwi” or “Bloodline,” the mural commemorates many parts of Indigenous life. Made up of mixed media, the mural features five ceramic panels made by Doreen, each telling a different part of a larger story, with a painted piece just underneath done by Charlotte.
Successful summer for festivals, hotel visits signals tourism comeback after lockdown losses
Summer surge in tourism welcome news for businesses and visitors alike.
In focus: Hobbyists are driving a re-embrace of film photography in the digital age
Jamie Potvin, the darkroom instructor at the School of Photographic Arts: Ottawa — commonly known as SPAO — has been witnessing a revival of interest in film photography despite the dominance of digital cameras in the 21st century. “For a while, it was like these niche companies that were sustaining (film) for the hobbyist,” Potvin said. “Now the mainstream companies...
An Inuit student’s parka has become a poignant symbol of suffering endured by victims of TB sanitoriums
An Inuit student has created a parka with a powerful message about the suffering of her ancestors in tuberculosis sanitoriums.
Anastasia’s journey: Musical offers a much needed message of hope and courage
Musical tells the story of the woman pretending to the the last Romanov princess to enjoyable life.
The CNE is back and packed with happy patrons enjoying the food, the fun and the fair
The CNE has made a triumphant return to Toronto, Capital Current finds.
Local artist “J Positive” brings compassion to the canvas
Meet Joel Jamensky, the Ottawa creative illustrating the joy that comes alongside living with Down syndrome.
Impressions of an immersive experience: Claude Monet’s works find a creative home in exhibition at EY Centre
Imagine Monet is an immersive exhibition of the work of Claude Money running at the EY Centre near the Ottawa airport until Sept. 4.
Dear Evan Hansen: A well-meaning musical with an unsatisfying ending
Capital Current's Rodaina Ibrahim reviews the well-produced show, Dear Evan Hansen, that left some questions unanswered.
Celebrating Indigeneity in person: The Asinabka film festival returns to roaring applause
The 11th annual Asinabka Film and Media Arts Festival launched with a cheering audience.
Come on Barbie, let’s go party: Mississauga hosts the World of Barbie
The World of Barbie exhibit in Mississauga features a life-size experience of Barbie products, says Capital Current writer Celia Bildfell.
IBPOC music professionals need more representation and inclusivity in the industry, panel says
IBPOC music workers gathered at the National Gallery of Canada to recommend improvements for an inclusive live music industry.
Banksy 360 in Ottawa takes the artist’s work to different level
The power of the art of the British graffiti artist Banksy is on view at the Aberdeen Pavilion.
Van Gogh 360 immerses you in the art of a great painter
The exhibition Van Gogh 360 is now running in the Aberdeen Pavilion Thursdays and Saturdays.
Broadway Across Canada brings Dear Evan Hansen to Ottawa
Hit musical Dear Evan Hansen makes its Ottawa debut Aug. 9.
Caring collaboration: New prize focuses on the healing power of art
Submissions are welcome for the new TRIAS Art Prize which is a joint project of the Ottawa Art Gallery and The Ottawa Hospital.
Selfies with a mammoth: Ottawa museums test drive augmented reality as a way to grab visitors and viewers
Ottawa museums are looking to augmented and virtual reality to complement their exhibits.
Jazz hands all around: Toronto’s Beaches festival makes musical return after two-year pandemic pause
Toronto's Beaches Jazz Festival closed on a high note this past weekend.
In pictures: Aberdeen Heritage Festival marks 30 years of makeover for historic building
The city of Ottawa celebrated the Aberdeen Pavilion with a one-day return of the Central Canada Exhibition, 30 years after Council resolved to restore the historic building at Lansdowne.
You Oughta Know: Jagged Little Pill on new season of Broadway Across Canada shows
Jagged Little Pill is one of five musicals in the 2022-23 season presented by Broadway Across Canada in Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre.
Turning a new page: The 20th Toronto Comic Art Festival back in person once again
Thousands of patrons greeted artists and comic books as the Toronto Toronto Comic Arts Festival celebrated its 20th this past weekend.
Ottawa Fringe Festival returns in person to celebrate 25th anniversary
Ottawa Fringe Festival is returning in person after two years to celebrate 25th anniversary.
Back in person, the NAC Indigenous Art Market fosters a sense of community
The NAC Indigenous Art Market allowed culture and community to meet during National Indigenous History Month.
Ādisōke Rising: Ottawa hopes to reinvent the city with its new central library
Despite controversy and delays, Ottawa's new central library is rising on LeBreton Flats.
Self-publishing trend surges amid pandemic demand for new literature
Self-publishing is gaining traction as writers turn away from traditional publishers and take charge of their own books.
National Gallery director taking the same role at Philadelphia Museum of Art
Director and CEO Sasha Suda is leaving the National Gallery of Canada to take the same role at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Doors Open Ottawa marked 20 years this past weekend
Calling all history buffs: if you love learning about your city's history and heritage, the Doors Open Ottawa event that is happening this weekend may be of interest to you.
Looking for laughs: Centretown pub draws a crowd with new comedy night
Ruckus Productions takes on "pay what you can" formats at many local Ottawa bars, including T's Pub in Centretown.
SAW Gallery’s artist-in-residence program finds home at NCC’s renovated Rochon Residence
The renovated Rochon Residence is now a living space for artists working in collaboration with the SAW Gallery, located in the Arts Court complex at Nicholas and Daly streets near the Rideau Centre.
After virtual events, Vanier Sugar Festival looks ahead to in-person celebration — and rebuilt shack — next year
As April brought warmer (and muddier) days to Ottawa, it also brought an age-old Canadian tradition that one urban sugar shack has been continuing in the capital for 37 years now: the production of maple syrup.
Orange Art Gallery rallies support for Ukraine with exhibition and silent auction
Yellow and blue carpets, flags, clothing and paintings filled the Orange Art Gallery for the opening of a special exhibition on March 31. The gallery was alive with the culture of Ukraine, from homemade perogies to Ukrainian music filling the silence. The gallery’s “Free Ukraine” exhibition and silent auction aimed to raise donations for the Canada-Ukraine Foundation. The Centretown gallery...
Local music industry beats pandemic blues with third Encore Ottawa virtual concert series
The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition is hosting Encore Ottawa 3, a series of virtual concerts featuring local musicians as a way to beat the pandemic blues.
Driven by nostalgia and pandemic angst, vinyl thrives in the digital age — could CDs be next?
Vinyl record sales are soaring driven by the interest on people under 34 years of age.
City’s summer music festivals pumped for 2022 comeback: ‘We are part of Ottawa’s social fabric’
The lifting of pandemic restrictions means that Ottawa's summer music festivals will be back this year and that's got fans and organizers pumped.
The battles of Hog’s Back Park: A look into the world of live-action role play
Live-action role play is a way for many people in Ottawa to find community — and a good way to hit their friends with swords.
The Red Bird is Live: Local musicians welcome new venue to Ottawa’s music scene
Red Bird Live, a new music venue in Old Ottawa South, hosts live performances, music lessons and weekly events to give local artists the spotlight.
Ottawa Art Gallery showcases uOttawa student works despite challenge of the pandemic and the convoy occupation
Abound was an exhibition of works by students from the University of Ottawa that went on despite the pandemic and the convoy occupation.
City selects South Korean artist’s ‘cozy’ depiction of home as public art for Centretown road reconstruction
South Korean artist's depiction of home selected as the public art component of the renewal of Cambridge Street North in Ottawa's Centretown.
Black History Ottawa highlights Black voices in children’s books during ‘February and Forever’
Black History Ottawa held its 18th Children's Stories in the Diaspora virtually.
Pysanka for Peace: Ottawa Ukrainians share traditional egg artistry to raise funds for embattled homeland
The Ottawa branch of the Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada organized pysanka egg-painting workshops to raise money for the Canada-Ukraine Foundation’s humanitarian aid effort for those suffering and displaced by the .Russian invasion.
Singer-songwriter Rachel Bobbitt brings her summer soundtrack sound to the NAC
Canadian singer-songwriter Rachel Bobbitt talks about her music prior to an upcoming performance at the NAC in Ottawa.
Ottawa’s Gwen Madiba one of 10 recognized as L’Oréal Paris Canadian ‘Women of Worth’
Ottawa's Gwen Madiba is honoured by L'Oreal, with a Canadian Women of Worth award
Beyond books: Digital is great, but many Ottawa library users welcome return of in-person services
With digital library services on the rise, many Ottawa residents still value libraries as places to gather.