Entertainment

The Vagina Monologues Premieres this Friday!

February 17, 2015 0 Amanda Murray

We are happy to present this press release by VDay Ottawa: As Friday’s opening night production of The Vagina Monologues approaches, local volunteer group VDay Ottawa (TVM) 2015 says the acclaimed play is just as relevant today as in 2006,…

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Wednesday Cinema Watch

February 11, 2015 0 Amanda Murray

If you want some winter entertainment that’s a chance of pace from the big blockbusters like the Hunger Games series or iffy sci-fi like Jupiter Ascending, these films at Bytowne Cinema might be right up your alley: Ida, February 11-12 This Polish film with…

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Must-See TV Part II

January 29, 2015 2 Dave Coleman

This is the second in a two-part installment about Must-See TV. Read Dave Coleman’s article about Must-See superhero shows now. The Blacklist: A more serious show than the last few have been, The Blacklist stars favoured actor James Spader in…

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Our Favourite Free Apps

January 27, 2015 1 Amanda Murray

We all know and love staple apps like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest. But whether you use an iPhone, Android device, or even BlackBerry, there are many great free apps which provide great service or entertainment. Here are our favourite free…

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Must See-TV Part I

January 26, 2015 0 Dave Coleman

This is our first in a two-part installment about Must-See TV. Stay tuned for Dave Coleman’s follow-up article later this week. The New Year doesn’t just mean the dawn of 2015, it also means the return of some of people’s…

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Watch Your Driving: A Spoken Word Album

January 5, 2015 0 Amanda Murray

Following two years of incubation and development, Watch Your Driving, A Spoken Word Album by V is set for release. Ottawa-based spoken word artist V (Vanessa Rotondo) has accomplished her debut album with the support of the City of Ottawa and Ontario…

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New Year’s Eve in Ottawa

December 31, 2014 0 Amanda Murray

Many of us prefer to spend New Year’s Eve in a rather quiet manner, in the company of good friends and family, perhaps enjoying a glass of champagne as we watch Ryan Seacrest and crew cue up the ball drop…

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Wednesday Cinema Watch

December 17, 2014 0 Amanda Murray

St. Vincent, December 17-18 St. Vincent is being praised for remarkable performances from its ensemble cast. Bill Murray, as retired curmudgeon is the central figure, but Naomi Watts, Melissa McCarthy, and Chris O’Dowd turn in comedic and heartfelt performances. The central relationship…

Books & Literature

Featured Book: Little Voice

December 11, 2014 0 Amanda Murray

“There’s a little voice inside each and every one of us.” So begins the children’s book Little Voice, by local author Amanda Bernardo and illustrator Samantha Clusiau-Lawlor. Both Ottawa natives, the talented young pair collaborated on this positive project design to remind young…

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Wednesday Cinema Watch

December 10, 2014 0 Amanda Murray

#Chicagogirl: The Social Network Takes On A Dictator, December 10 This documentary feature is being screened free this evening at Bytowne Cinema. The evening is presented courtesy of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in commemoration of International Human…

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