Residents react to NCC plan for George-Étienne park and Mile Circle

Photo of children dressed an angels for a Christmas concert

Bytown Voices sing of the mysterious and angelic

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”

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Local choir premieres Little Drummer Bolero

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”

Around Town–Holidays events and briefs for November-December 2023

St. Columba Christmas events and update

Here in Ottawa (and especially Manor Park) we have been blessed with a mild and beautiful autumn. At the time… Continue reading “St. Columba Christmas events and update”

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Around Town November-December 2024 listings

The Around Town November-December 2024 listings contain information on upcoming holiday concertsand other events in the neighbourhood and area. You… Continue reading “Around Town November-December 2024 listings”

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Linden House Theatre stages Steel Magnolias

Southern women are famously feminine, but according to playwright Robert Harling, there is steel beneath the surface. His acclaimed play… Continue reading “Linden House Theatre stages Steel Magnolias”

Photo of an autumunsl street in Manor Park by Doug Banks

Listing the appeal of neighbourhoods

Lists are always in vogue. Either you like them, or you don’t. The best this, the best that, the best… Continue reading “Listing the appeal of neighbourhoods”

November is Music and Meditation month at MacKay United Church with sessions every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. from November 14 to December 5. Screenshot from MacKay website

MacKay United celebrates in ‘renewed’ space

MacKay United Church congregants will enjoy the Christmas festive season in their renewed sanctuary space. No more falling or water-damaged… Continue reading “MacKay United celebrates in ‘renewed’ space”