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Modern Ottawa Architecture: Recent Projects by Kariouk Associates
Recent projects and interesting contemporary architecture by Kariouk Associates, design office from Ottawa:
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CCMC Performs with World-Renowned UK singer, Phil Minton
CCMC performs with world-renowned UK singer, PHIL MINTON 7:30pm Thursday, May 10, 2012 Fourth Stage National Arts Centre 53 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario More info: ABSERIES.ORG Witness the extraordinary pairing of Phil Minton and CCMC in this one-time special concert at the NAC! CCMC is a free improvisational band that has been reinventing itself, with [...]
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Titanic: The Musical Docks for Nine Performances Only!
Don’t miss the voyage of the century. The Ottawa premiere of Titanic: The Musical (winner of five Tony Awards) is in port for 9 performances only, June 1-10, at Centrepointe Theatre. Get your boarding passes at www.centrepointetheatre.com or 613-580-2700.
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JOHN CARROLL & THE EPIC PROPORTIONS w s/g Andre M. Bluteau @ THE BLACK SHEEP
JOHN CARROLL & THE EPIC PROPORTIONS w s/g Andre M. Bluteau @ THE BLACK SHEEP MAY 6TH MATINEE John & his band The Epic Proportions & special guest Andre M. Bluteau will be playing a Black Sheep Matinee on May 6th @ 4pm. Tix are $10 in advance, pick them up at either Compact Music locations, Vertigo Records, [...]
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A Play Worth Talking About: Communion at the NAC is Very Good
Communion, now playing the NAC, is very good. Here’s the lead from my formal review: Kazan Co-op’s production of Communion features an intelligent well-crafted script by Daniel MacIvor and a stand-out performance by Stephanie MacDonald. I was engaged and entertained throughout, moved at the end, and presented with a clear and thoughtful claim about intergenerational conflict and the fear of [...]
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Celebrate Earth Month with Environmental Film Fest at the Museum of Nature
April is Earth Month, and what better way to celebrate than with eight provocative, award-winning documentaries about nature and the environment? For the third year in a row, the Canadian Museum of Nature (240 McLeod Street) is screening selections from the Best of Planet in Focus Film Festival. The movies use personal perspectives to delve [...]
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derek beaulieu Visual Poetry Slide-Show
Celebrated creator of visual poetry, derek beaulieu is in Ottawa to give a special presentation of his work in slide-show format. Join us for a thought-provoking evening of visual poetry display and discussion. It happens at Gallery 101 as part of A B Series programming. Saturday, March 31, 2012 Admission begins at 7:30pm Presentation at 8pm Gallery [...]
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East of Berlin: A Performance Worth Talking About.
When I heard Joël Beddows was directing a Hannah Moscovitch script at the GCTC, my interested was immediately piqued. I enjoyed the GCTC’s production of Moscovitch’s The Children’s Republic and I was impressed by Joël Beddows work on Evolution Theatre’s The Lavender Railroad. When I discovered that the production included Simon Bradshaw, who I rank as [...]
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West Side Story at the NAC: I Had A Lot of Fun And I Think Most People Will.
Last night, I went to the opening show of West Side Story at the NAC and I had a great time. It was my first time seeing a live performance of West Side Story. I think I pretty much smiled the whole way through. Which may seem weird, because the show ultimately is a tragedy, [...]
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CABARET INCOGNITO: An Avant-Garde Revue
CABARET INCOGNITO: ASSUMED PERSONALITIES An exploration of the Notions of Identity and Deviance Saturday, March 24, 2012 SAW Gallery/Club SAW 67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON. Doors: 20h30 Show: 21h00 Hardcore German Sparkle Party with DJ CPI : 23h00 Admission: $10 After 23h00: $5 (bar 19+ ID) https:/ww.facebook.com/cabaretincognito cabaretincognito@gmail.com *** What do you see when you [...]
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Pizza slices are one of my major food groups. I blame the Grade one teacher who taught me that pizza was healthy because it contained all of the four food groups.
My favorite Ottawa slice, right now: Gabriel’s on Rideau — slightly east of Dalhousie. Decent cheese, decent pepperoni, good crust, decent and flavorful level of grease.
For me a good slice is all about convenient value for dollar. So, at THREE bucks (sometimes, $3.25, depending on whether or not they remember to charge tax) , this is a winner!
My only real beef is that they aren’t super committed to staying open late. A quality late night slice is key to an easy recovery the next day.
Do you know where I can get a better slice in Ottawa?
Not an Ottawa writer. But I did read it in Ottawa. And I sourced it at the AMAZING Ottawa Public Library.
If you are thinking about social media and all the possibilities of the connected age, read this book.
Easy reading. Useful ideas and analysis.
Read it.
This has loads of potential -> The Ottawa Rock Lottery
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The Ottawa Rock Lottery
I’m helping to plan a local event called the Ottawa Rock Lottery.
The gist:- 25 musicians from all different genres and bands.
- 5 bands determined by randomly pulling names out of a very stylish hat.
- 24 hrs to create a 20 – 30 minute set of all original music.
- 1 night only.
If you live in Ottawa, you know the Manx (370 Elgin). If you’re passing through, it’s one of the finer pubs in Ottawa and ground zero for a lot of literary types.
For either of you, try the god damn pork chop! My god, is it good! It comes with macaroni and cheese and some yummy greens. Instead of beer, try the Sauvignon Blanc by the glass.
I can’t overstate how good this meal is. Then, NB the price: $16!
SIXTEEN BUCKS for an orgy of deliciousness!
Have you been to the Manx? What did you think? Have you had the pork chop yet? Just try to tell me you didn’t love it.
If you think you know a place that makes a better pork chop meal, I want to know!
Every time I approach this building on Gilmour, I think, super cool. This picture doesn’t do it justice. Do you have a better pic?
