Arts

New Rideau Chorale Director Kevin Reeves begins his tenure with a Christmas concert at Southminister Church. Photo: Monika Rahman

New Rideau Chorale music director stages December concert

Choirs are the shared creation of their members and their music directors. Each community of singers and each professional choral… Continue reading “New Rideau Chorale music director stages December concert”

The next performance of Bytown Voices is April 28 at Knox Presbyterian Church. Screenshot of Bytown Voices website

Bytown Voices offers joyful concert

The Bytown Voices choir welcomes you to attend their concert entitled “Comfort and Joy!”, featuring seasonal traditionals with a touch… Continue reading “Bytown Voices offers joyful concert”

The new, three-story mural at 1805 Gaspé Ave. was unveiled in September. It was created by Ottawa muralist Emilie Darlington (third from left) and local youth artists. From left to right, Maya Cultrera, Caitlyn Groleau, Emilie, Lewis Punnett Clarkson, Grace Renton and Jori Pouling. Also involved, though not pictured, are Serena Sass, Alicia Regis and Lily Fleur Marks. Photo supplied

New three-story mural at 1805 Gaspé Ave.

In Italian American Reconciliation, Linden House Theatre founder Janet Uren plays Aunt May, a wise old woman who helps the two main characters navigate the world of women. Photo supplied

Linden House Theatre stages an Italian American folk tale

Janet Uren

Linden House Theatre opened last week with yet another delightful play by playwright, John Patrick Shanley. Shanley’s Italian American Reconciliation… Continue reading “Linden House Theatre stages an Italian American folk tale”

Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) Recreation Supervisor Melanie Proulx

Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) Recreation Programming for November-December 2023

Soccer has wrapped up, fitness classes are moving and grooving, and Jr. NBA is making a slam dunk at Manor… Continue reading “Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) Recreation Programming for November-December 2023”

The New Edinburgh Studio Tour (NEST) returnes this fall and includes participating artists include (from left to right) Iris Arnon, and Manor Park residents Beth Stikeman and, far right, Martha Nixon, who will all be exhibiting their work at 115 Beechwood Ave. Manor Park Community Association President Natalie Belovic, second from right, is the “title sponsor” of the event. Photo: Martin Eisert

New Edinburgh art tour returns this fall

Two Manor Park artists featured on tour

The New Edinburgh Studio Tour (NEST) is returning this fall after a three-year hiatus and is set to feature 29… Continue reading “New Edinburgh art tour returns this fall”

Before working as an architect in Ottawa, Beth Stikeman studied art and architecture at McGill University and at the École du Louvre in Paris. Photo: Doug Banks

‘A portrait of happiness’–How an artist colours your soul with joy

Artist among two Manor Parkers featured in the 2023 New Edinburgh Studio Tour

A palette of joyful colours that captures all of your senses! That is what Manor Park artist Beth Stikeman offered… Continue reading “‘A portrait of happiness’–How an artist colours your soul with joy”