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Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

Heartwarming family fun with Elephant & Piggie this spring

February 28, 2017By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

Beloved characters from the Mo Willems hit children’s book series bring their lovable antics, life lessons in friendship and cooperation to Centrepointe Theatres. Gather the family and get ready for some extreme laughter and fun as Mo Willems’ beloved characters […]

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The spirit of Winterlude is alive in Orléans with Fête Frissons

December 23, 2016By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

Fête Frissons offers all the fun and excitement of a winter festival in one of the city’s most family friendly neighbourhoods.

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Murray: Celebrity Magician to bring mix of comedy, magic to Centrepointe Theatres

December 23, 2016By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

Once you’ve seen him perform, you’ll never forget him. And that’s exactly what Murray SawChuck wants.

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Young at Art: Ottawa program encourages young artists, keeps community art thriving

December 23, 2016By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

Since 1996, the city’s Young at Art program has helped showcase numerous young artists and provides a stepping stone into the world of professional art.

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Keeping kids active in after-school programs

September 19, 2016By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

There are a variety of benefits to signing your child up for an after-school program.

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Partnerships build better high school experiences

February 25, 2016By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

There are several ingredients that go into the recipe for student success. A variety of program options for high school students, French pathways at all grade levels, and differentiated approaches to teaching and learning. And when the global market economy […]

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The Cat in the Hat knows a lot about – family fun!

February 23, 2016By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

This month, the Shenkman Arts Centre presents a humorous, high-energy performance of the beloved Dr. Seuss classic, touring Canada for the first time. Hold onto your hat for a fun-filled, visually entertaining production of Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat. […]

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‘What’s better than spending an hour giggling with your child?’

February 23, 2016By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

UK-based Tall Stories Theatre Company brings Room on the Broom, an ‘intelligent, fun’ production aimed at children and parents, to Centrepointe Theatres this March. Director Olivia Jacobs believes everyone is a child at heart. When she and Toby Mitchell co-founded […]

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Discover your inner artist at Nepean Visual Arts Centre

February 22, 2016By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

New Canvas & Cocktails workshop offers parents a relaxed evening of fine wine, art and socializing. Fine wine and art: what a perfect pairing. And during the new Canvas & Cocktails workshop, taking place April 1 at the Nepean Visual […]

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‘Their excitement is contagious’

December 21, 2015By Sheryl Bennett-Wilson

Youth Net, CHEO’s youth-focused program, fights mental health stigma with engaging student-led initiatives Ask just about any parent to describe typical conversations with their teenager, and they’ll likely reply: “awkward,” or “non-existent.” But teens sometimes need to open up to […]

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