Category: Art
‘Aged’ opera singers rise to the occasion in Kanata Theatre stage production of Quartet
The characters are charming, witty and light hearted as they act out their roles in which they share life’s lessons on growing old and come to terms with the fact that age has crept up on them…
The Kiwanis Kids 4 Kids Talent Showcase returns for its second annual performance
In 2019, the Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis Club held their first Kids 4 Kids talent show. Four years and one pandemic later, they held their second (what will hopefully now be) annual show.
Sacred Heart’s dance classes travel to Zak’s Diner to film 50’s inspired video!
Sacred Heart dance teacher Mrs. Donaghy and her grade 9 and 10 dancers took the time this year to ensure they stood out from the rest of the OCSB dance videos. The classes spent a school day at Zak’s Diner in Kanata filming their Grease-inspired dance video.
What’s happening in April at the Stittsville Library
To add to the excitement of the arrival of spring, the Ottawa Public Library has planned a range of activities for all ages for the month of April.
Collective Strength: The clothing brand promotes mental health while supporting an important local organization
Michaela and Grace are two young women from Stittsville who started their company last summer and have recently rebranded to better reflect their purpose. Their brand aims to make an impact by donating $1 from every item sold to the Distress Centre of Ottawa.
Stephany Castilla bringing colourful joy to Stittsville Library
Local artist Stephany Castilla is hosting a month-long solo presentation of her works at the Stittsville Library in April 2023.
The Show is called Vintage in Bloom. Her compositions are inspired by her own collection of vintage items and florals.
What’s new and happening at the Stittsville Library for March 2023
For those not travelling for March Break, there are a number of programs for children, youth and teens at the Stittsville branch to keep the kids occupied…
WINNING PHOTOS: the results are in for the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society photo competition
The 2023 photo competition for the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society proved once again that we have so many talented photographers.
Stittsville Rotary Club’s International Film Series is back for winter 2023
The Stittsville Rotary Club is once again bringing back their awaited film series this winter with the showing of four choice films.
Stittsville artist Stephany Castilla donating funds from her 31-day challenge creating and selling artwork
Stephany Castilla, a Stittsville fine artist, is creating one unique oil painting a day for 31 days in January. This is her third year doing this challenge to support a local charity.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In this week’s update from Councillor Gower, he encourages residents who are public servants, and returning to work, to use OC Transpo as your mode of transportation. If you are…
What’s new and happening at the Stittsville Library for January 2023
When books are purchased from the Friends of the Library book sale at ‘Good Reads’ in the Stittville branch, money raised can be used for special things not covered in the library’s regular budget.
JacintaPICS gives back to Stittsville Food Bank for second year with wildlife calendars
Local photographer Jacinta Cillis-Asquith is selling her photo calendars featuring local wildlife for the second year in a row. Half of the sales profits will go to the Stittsville Food Bank to support families in need this holiday season.
John Edkins’ – Iconic Ottawa – coming to two Stittsville locations
The new photography exhibition coming to Stittsville in December will be a double feature. The Iconic Ottawa exhibition is a collection of images by Stittsville photographer John Edkins that represent the best known Ottawa landmarks.
Stittsville Rotary International Fall Film Series Last Two Films
For their final two films of the Fall Series, the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville will be showing Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On (on November 28th) and Hit the Road (on December 12th). The Club thanks the community for their ongoing support and patronage.