Encouraging creativity through art journaling

Designed for young teens, workshop encourages judgment-free creative expression It’s creative. It’s fun. It’s art journaling, taught by instructor Maya Hum. And it’s ideal for young teens ages 12 to 14 years. What exactly is art journaling? “It’s kind of […]

Tall Stories brings ‘exceptional storytelling’ to Ottawa

  Emily Brown and The Thing comes to Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe Is it a bunny? A teddy? A fraying blanket? As Emily Brown discovers in Emily Brown and the Thing –even a Thing can be fearful at bedtime and […]

Giving back to the community

Volunteers needed to maintain neighbourhood ice rinks   It was love at first sight for Al Arsenault and his wife Betty. She loved the house and he loved the community skating rink located right behind the house. “That was over […]

Parents’ night out: Here are the shows at the Shenkman Arts Centre heading into 2019

If you’re looking for a ‘mom and dad’ night out, look no further than the Shenkman Arts Centre lineup. “We’ve got some terrific performances for this fall and into the 2019 season,” says Caroline Obeid, artistic producer and manager. “It […]

There's a lot happening at Centrepointe.

New name, same quality entertainment

It may have a new name – Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe – but this iconic west-end venue continues to provide top notch entertainment for the entire family. “This season marks a fabulous 30th anniversary for the venue,” says Allan Sansom, […]

Family entertainment comes to Centrepointe Theatre

Famed Canadian author Robert Munsch’s ‘The Paper Bag Princess’ is a perennial favourite with children and parents. This fall, the To Be Determined Theatre Company brings a lively and energetic musical adaptation by Joe Slabe to Centrepointe Theatre. To run […]

Shenkman Arts Centre.

Beauty, artistry and fun with ‘Les bâtons’

Get ready for a mesmerizing performance that combines the grace and beauty of dance with an irresistible beat as the Shenkman Arts Centre presents ‘Les bâtons’ by Tara Luz Danse on October 13 in the Richcraft Theatre. When choreographer Anik […]

Active fun on tap for fall and winter

If you’re looking for some fun activities and programs to keep the kids busy this fall and winter, then check out what the city has to offer at its many recreation facilities. There are swimming lessons, skating lessons, fitness and […]