Arts

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”

Martha Nixon has a home studio to paint in, but when it comes to her encaustic painting, she has to work on the back porch. “It doesn’t smell so great to tell the truth. When they’re done, all you can smell is honey but while I’m making them it’s more of an acrid smell.” Photo: Doug Banks

Martha Nixon finds the space to be playful in her art

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

When Manor Park artist Martha Nixon began to pursue art after retiring over 20 years ago, she found herself quickly… Continue reading “Martha Nixon finds the space to be playful in her art”

Local country music performer and songwriter Sam Davs is garnering views and streams on platforms includign Spotify and TikTok. Her song, "Wish You Were Hotter," reached number 44 on the iTunes country music charts. Photo: Peter Peres Photography

Hurtful remark leads to online success for local musician

Sam Davs plays Ottawa Bagelshop Musicfest Saturday July 9

When a potential romantic interest quashed her interest with an astoundingly insensitive remark, local songwriter Sam Davs turned the rejection… Continue reading “Hurtful remark leads to online success for local musician”

Janet Uren, Geoff Gruson and Bob are rehearsing in preparation for Linden House Theatre’s return to the stage with Outside Mullingar

Linden House returns to the stage via rural Ireland

It’s time, more than time, to meet again. After more than two years of public health restrictions, we all desperately… Continue reading “Linden House returns to the stage via rural Ireland”

A musician performs at the Allaince Francaise Ottawa

Alliance Française Ottawa launches fall cultural activities

The Alliance Française Ottawa (AFO) is kicking off a range of cultural activities this fall, both online and in-person. The… Continue reading “Alliance Française Ottawa launches fall cultural activities”

At MPCC summer camp, Sam Proulx has her hair braided by fellow camper Maki Kobayashi, left, and counsellor Anna Jack. Photo supplied by MPCC

MPCC child care and early learning

This summer we were able to extend our before- and after-school license to offer care to children in the months… Continue reading “MPCC child care and early learning”

MPCC arts programming

Peach, apple, cherry, blueberry – what is your favourite type of pie? Having trouble deciding? Good thing that Rock the… Continue reading “MPCC arts programming”