Category: Art
Cheerful murals lift spirit of community at Stittsville United Church
When you drive or walk by the corner of Fernbank and Main Street, you can’t miss the many oversized pieces of art along the fence. For weeks, the Stittsville United Church (SUC) have been sharing the bright murals…
Trailer Park Boys meets Schitt’s Creek meets Paw Patrol – Stittsville on Patrol hits the airwaves January 14
Stittsville has been waiting for Stittsville on Patrol since last September when Stittsville Central brought you the story of a tongue-in-cheek docu-drama that follows an over-zealous neighbourhood watch leader…
City brings fitness, creative arts, and special interests right into your home
The City’s new Virtual Arts and Recreation Centre opens opportunities to get fit, learn a new language, recipe or instrument, or discover your talents with a brush and palette –…
Danny Kingsbury kicks off Hang a Moon, Feed a Family fundraiser
January and February can be difficult months for Canada’s food banks as the spirit of giving over the holiday season has quieted somewhat. Many of you know, Stittsville resident Danny Kingsbury has been sharing his incredible photos…
Former military engineer creates magic in the world of the cigar box guitar
Stittsville resident, Steve Rooks, was in the British Military Regiment of the Royal Engineers. Retired in 2016, he decided to cross the pond…
COMMUNITY NOTES: From the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower, this week, is asking Stittsville residents to thank the front-line workers at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital for their extensive labour of care to keep us safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stittsville artist battled cancer with Mom: selling art to change the future of the disease
Her mother fought breast cancer, a talented alcohol ink artist, author, retired teacher and a Stittsville resident. Pat Cher has accomplished much in her life…
A Shakespearean Love Story Mashup from Company of Fools and Ottawa Public Library
Now that sitting in a packed theatre is off the table for the foreseeable future, a Company of Fools has connected with Ottawa Public Library (OPL) to bring Love from Afar, a unique and original Shakespearian mashup, to your home and screen.
Stittsville duo nab rights to bring comedic drama to a screen near you
TV1 has landed the first broadcasting rights to ‘Stittsville on Patrol’. This new original TV series about surburban bylaw enforcement guarantees fame and fortune for all those involved!
Add to the ‘Poppies of Goulbourn’ art installation
This past Spring the Goulbourn Museum asked residents to crotchet poppies for their wall of poppies – the response was fantastic.
It Takes a Village fundraising art show in support of Jack Brown
Caroline Sewards has been drawing and painting her whole life and has found a meaningful way to sell her art. She is organizing the ‘It Takes a Village’ fundraiser to…
Post-apocalyptic Ottawa film brings new perspective to global pandemic
(Ottawa film producer of Pragmatopia – Pixie Cram. Photo: Pixie Cram) Pixie Cram is a live-action filmmaker and animator who lives in Ottawa. Her stop-animation short, Emergency Broadcast, created during a…
Odessey Theatre beating boredom for youth with free summer online workshops
We know finding something that is safe yet engaging and fun for kids to do is on the mind of all parents this summer. Odyssey Theatre is launching new FREE online…
PHOTOS: Stittsville’s Alex captured in the spectacular photos of Danielle Barabé-Bussières
Stittsville resident and 2020 National Photographic Artist of the Year, Danielle Barabé-Bussières, has photographed our beautiful resident fox, Alex, and shares her photographs with us. He is healthy, proud and…
Stittsville’s Danielle Barabé-Bussières earns photographic artist of the year
(Awards received by Danielle Barabé-Bussières for being chosen as the 2020 Photographer of the Year by the Professional Photographers of Canada) Danielle Barabé-Bussières, a Stittsville professional photographer, has earned the…