Arts

ART QUIZ: The ‘Hand’ tells the tale
Identify the work for a chance to win free tour of National Gallery
The Art quizzes are back! Last year a few of the art treasures from the National Gallery of Canada provided… Continue reading “ART QUIZ: The ‘Hand’ tells the tale”

The Age of Bronze: a Rodin masterpiece
Local Ottawa librarians win tour of National Gallery with docent
We’ve all been there! Between the intention and the follow through, between the memory and the reflection, between the nostalgia… Continue reading “The Age of Bronze: a Rodin masterpiece”

Photography a constant learning experience for Dave Keys
Regular Chronicle contributor derives great pleasure from capturing local wildlife
A skilled photographer has to be ready for just about anything — even a stubborn gang of wild turkeys. Such… Continue reading “Photography a constant learning experience for Dave Keys”

Here’s a list of feel-good novels to help with uncertain times
Submit answer to quiz by Oct. 15 for chance to win free tour of National Gallery
“Four more years! What to do?” In January 2025, that yelp echoed throughout the landscape — north of the 49th… Continue reading “Here’s a list of feel-good novels to help with uncertain times”

Experience the magic of art in New Edinburgh!
Mark your calendar for NEST 2025, coming up Sept. 27 and 28
What: The New Edinburgh Artists’ Studio Tour 2025 https://www.nestudiotour.ca When: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28, 2025 | 10 a.m. –… Continue reading “Experience the magic of art in New Edinburgh!”

Bytown Voices sing of the mysterious and angelic
Performance takes place 3 p.m. Sunday, December 8
Bytown Voices Choir welcomes you to attend their annual December concert entitled Shadows and Light. Please join us at 3… Continue reading “Bytown Voices sing of the mysterious and angelic”

Local choir premieres Little Drummer Bolero
The Stairwell Carollers will perform the piece as part of its annual Christmas concert on Wednesday December 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Saint Columba Church on Sandridge Rd. and on Saturday December 21 at 2 p.m. St. François d'Assise Church in Hintonburg.
This holiday season, the Manor Park-based Stairwell Carollers will premiere a unique new choral work, written by local composter Terry… Continue reading “Local choir premieres Little Drummer Bolero”

