Category: Art
Inaugural Ottawa Garden Festival celebrates Ottawa’s garden culture
The 10-day event, which makes its debut during the Year of the Garden, welcomes residents and visitors alike with a vibrant mix of activities in the city’s centre and across the surrounding urban and rural landscape.
What’s new and happening at the Stittsville Library
With school openings coming soon, the Stittsville Library is winding down some of their summer youth and children programs. But not to worry, there will be new programs coming this fall so stay connected…
Stittsville Kiwanis Club and community supporters hosting free movie night at Village Square Park
On the evening of August 12, the Stittsville Kiwanis and their community supporters, will fill Village Square Park with heart and humour as they host the movie Sing 2.
Stittsville on Patrol puts out a casting call for Season 3
Looking for Love, Officially! Bell Fibe TV1’s single-camera, single-character comedy, Stittsville on Patrol has been renewed for Season 3 and puts itself out there by seeking a partner for Simon Bache. Ideally, someone who loves justice, hates Shawns.
The Outerbridges – Canada’s Grand Masters of Illusion return to the Station Theatre Stage
If you love magic and illusions, you do not want to miss out on seeing the world-class magic show OUTERBRIDGE – Clockwork Mysteries. The show returns to The Station Theatre in Smiths Falls.
Share the land: our hosts the Anishinabi, Algonquin people shared their land with immigrant settlers
As summer lingers with crops of corn, squash and beans, known in Indigenous agriculture as the three sisters, we owe thanks to our hosts the Anishinabi, Algonquin people.
The first Stittsville Free Little Art Gallery has opened for viewing and sharing
A resident of Stittsville since 2004, Cecilia Troy, an artist, has curated a new library in the community – the Stittsville Free Little Art Gallery.
Summer programs kick-off at the Stittsville Library for adults and kids
As well as in-branch programs the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library always has ebooks, games, and videos available through the website.
The 2nd chapter of the Hum microgallery – ‘Let’s gather’ – celebrates the joy of food
The table found in the microgallery piece has been meticulously crafted with reference to food items from various eateries around Stittsville.
John Wang unveils his remarkable birdhouses at the Stittsville library
A visit to the Stittsville Public Library should be marked on your calendar before the end of June. There is an incredible exhibit of handcrafted birdhouses, created over a period of 19 years by handyman/ carpenter John Wang…
The Clarke’s homestead and the local cheese factory connection
Stittsville Central is pleased to again showcase the watercolour sketches and haiku of local artist Perpetua Quigley. Perpetua is currently continuing her love of history through the capture of our local historical sites…
Photos – A perfect day in the park for the Doug Sutherland Arts in the Park legacy event
The weather was perfect on June 5, 2022, the attendance was large and many returning vendors and new ones enjoyed the return of the Stittsville Village Association’s Doug Sutherland Arts in the Park…
Doug Sutherland Arts in the Park returns to Village Square Park for 2022
The annual Arts in the Park, presented by the Stittsville Village Association (SVA), is once again returning to Village Square Park on Sunday, June 5, 2022…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower brings to our attention this week, a new community initiative – The Diversity Project…
Stittsville native Mercedes Papalia launches crowdfunding campaign for debut album
Born and raised in Stittsville, Ontario, with an artistic career spanning well over two decades, singer-songwriter and actor, Mercedes Papalia, has taken on the role of co-director and producer for her highly anticipated visual album, “Sorella”, the multifaceted artist’s debut album.