Hadn’t been to the Blacksheep Inn in a long time. When I heard that Rich Aucoin was going to perform, there was no way I wouldn’t want to miss it. Thank goodness I found a friend who was willing to drive up and totally have a blast with his music! Taylor Knox started off the …
It was a busy October 13, 2018. Toronto singer/songwriter Matthew Barber was at the NAC Studio. I only stayed for the first three songs of his show!
Finally, the wait is over at Ottawa Art Gallery for their fall 2018 exhibition. The gallery held their opening reception on October 17, 2018 for Michèle Provost: Everything must go, Firestone Reverb: Confluences and Tributaries: Michael Belmore and A.J. Casson, Eclectic Geometric: Permanent Collection Highlight and Patrice Stanley’s Empyrean in the Annex Gallery. Check out …
Went to the media preview (thank you apt613!) and the world premiere of Oscar Gustaf Rejlander’s photo exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada. Called Oscar G. Rejlander: Artist Photographer, the exhibition shows 140 works that spans 30+ years career of the “Father of Art Photography”. Seeing some of the photos was pretty amazing to …
A sold-out show at the NAC Studio with Jean-Michel Blais. Finally got to see a whole set of his music. The times I’ve seen him perform were mostly festival settings like Pop Montreal and FME. While I find taking photos at the NAC Studio can be very tricky but got the hang of it. One …
Studio Sixty Six held their vernissage for Gallemit + Thériault who are 2 of Ottawa’s most well received and innovative artists. Marisa Gallemit’s Translating Twice: listening for the echo Expanding on her continuing affinity for discarded materials, Marisa Gallemit revisits the practice of manipulating bicycle tubes, combining them with textile scraps and furniture to dissect …
Ottawa Art Gallery held their opening reception and launch party for Karim Rashid’s Cultural Shaping exhibition on October 10, 2018. It is the first large-scale presentation of the iconic industrial designer’s work in Canada to date. The exhibition includes objects and original sketches that exemplify Karim’s unique approach and philosophy, highlighting over 200 award-winning designs. …
Attended a preview for Ottawa Art Gallery‘s Fall Exhibition preview which was set up by the people at IgersOttawa. Starting with Michael Belmore and A.J. Casson’s Confluences and Tributaries. This exhibition will coalesce the work of two artists from different cultural and generational backgrounds, to bring together the story of the Ontario landscape and the …
It was a bittersweet goodbye to Montreal’s Young Galaxy at the 27 Club on October 6, 2018. Who are one of my favorite Canadian acts in the past 10 years. No, they aren’t breaking up, it is more of a hiatus and wanting to focus on other projects. Apparently, Ottawa was the only night where …
Check out the photos from Rae Spoon, respectfulchild and Fire Queen @ The 27 Club. Fire Queen – 8/10. respectfulchild – 8/10. Rae Spoon – 8/10.