Running until January 4, 2020 is Glow Ottawa taking place at the EY Centre. So I got chance to check out this illuminated playground and look at the sparkling lights to bring out the Christmas holiday season. Jeff deValk was performing Christmas tunes. Check out the photos.
OAG held their opening reception of Art and Parcel on December 4, 2019. Art & Parcel features works by over 50 local and regional artists and makers, it promises to be an amazing time for all as well as a great opportunity for holiday gift shopping. On display will be artworks, ceramics, jewellery, glass work …
Went down to Confederation Park for the launch of 2019 Christmas Lights Across Canada. With Parliament Hill being under construction, this year’s festivities had Kiesza and Damien Robitaille performing Christmas songs and hits. Check out the photos.
The Ottawa Japanese Community Association & Cultural Centre hosted their 43d annual Mochitsuki which took place at St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall on Preston St. It was my first time attending this event where I can enjoy great Japanese food like sushi, Udon and of course Mochi. Seeing how Mochi is made too. There was also …
This weekend was the start of Christmas shopping. Trying to figuring out who to get for that family member, friend or special someone for Christmas. 613flea presented 613Christmas to help give you ideas for some gifts. There was alot of vendors for this and took place at the Fieldhouse at Carleton University. It was a …
After the show at Babylon, I Ubered my way to The 27 Club to catch Partner. They haven’t played Ottawa alot in 2019 but this was the one time I really need to see them live on Friday night. The band is currently promoting their recent EP called Saturday the 14th. Arrived when they were …
Wild Friday night at Babylon Nightclub with The Dirty Nil, Single Mothers and Dear-God. All I can say that there was alot of moshing during all three of the bands that performed. Brampton’s Dear-God kicked off the show with some hardcore and experimental hip-hop? punk music. 7/10. Second was London, Ontario band Single Mothers. Man! …
Studio Sixty Six held their opening for Rémi Thériault‘s No Vacancy. He has spent the better part of the last 10 years traveling. An ever-changing backdrop and the confines of hotel rooms are present in No Vacancy. He uses his camera as a way of translating detachment and debauchery into a raw yet revealing visual …
Thursday night I went down to the 27 Club for a packed show to see Geoffroy and ren perform. You can read the review from Exclaim! Opening up was Toronto’s ren She was very impressive this being her first Ottawa show. Mix of alt-pop is like a cross between Jessie Reyez, Lorde and Billie Eilish. …
Monday night at Canadian Tire Centre with City and Colour, Jacob Banks & Ben Rogers. Starting off with singer-songwriter from BC Ben Rogers with some Americana rock set. Who happens to be on Dallas Green’s record label called Still Records. Second was Soul, R&B and hip-hop artist Jacob Banks who hails from the UK. Headlining …