The Ottawa Coffee Fest is a community-based initiative that brings coffee lovers together to experience and celebrate the unique offerings of local roasters and shops. Enjoy coffee samples and espresso-based beverages from a variety of local roasters, attend insightful talks given by industry leaders and learn from the experts through a series of hands-on workshops. …
Chilly Gonzales, Grammy-winning Canadian pianist and entertainer currently living in Europe, is known as much for the intimate piano touch of best-selling albums Solo Piano I and Solo Piano II as for his showmanship and composition for award-winning stars. Gonzo, as he is known to close collaborators, aims to be a man of his time, …
Decided to go to Irene’s Pub for some great local613 talent. They were Keturah Johnson, Jonathan Pearce and Claude Munson (Who I had to miss). Keturah started off the show a wonderful solo set where she performed some materials old and new. Mentioned that her album should be out either in spring or fall time. …
Attended the shoe launch and exhibition party for Raised by Wolves and Saucony Originals at Cinqhole on January 17, 2020. A celebration of their first collaboration of their shoe called the AYA “Asphalt Jungle”. There was an installation by Simon Petepiecef and photos on the wall by Nathan Lang. It was a great time for …
Another night at Cinqhole this weekend. Far more different genre of music for a Saturday night. Analogue Series presented Nick Schofield‘s Ambient Ensemble which was accompanied alongside Yolande Laroche on clarinet and Philippe Charboneau on bass. Performing tracks from the 2018 album Water Sine. The show was a relaxing, atmospheric and dream-like set. 8/10. Check …
First show of 2020 and I decided to go to Cinqhole for some good ol’ local acts and one Montreal band. It was definitely a great show when the venue is at capacity. It was the tape release for The Thrill, who’s self-title EP came out in December 2019. Pull off a sweet rocking garage …
Studio Sixty Six held their opening reception for Dave Heath’s In Concert For The Silent Witness. A series of colour photographs by one of the greatest street photographers of his time, esteemed American/Canadian photographer, the late Dave Heath. The exhibition runs until February 9, 2020. Check out the photos.
On January 5, 2020, Petra which is a creative space studio. They held their open house pizza party for the public. To meet the artist who is currently using the space. These artist are: Olivia Johnston, Gillian King, Corrine Bloudin, Salt and many more. Pizza provided by Ten of Cups and beer by Dominion City. …
The holidays got me so distracted that I forgot post the photos from the Cinqhole show with Pop. 1280 and Scattered Clouds on December 14, 2019. Check out the photos from the show.
Studio Sixty Six held their annual holiday party on December 13th. Their special guests this year was local not-for-profit Giving Gertie. Giving Gertie is a new local not-for-profit that raises money for local charities that give to people in need. Giving Gertie was started by Kathy Patterson and her daughter Phoebe Seely. Check out the …