Category: Art
The postmaster’s home – a reminder of our rural history
Perpetua Quigley has captured the Classical Revival design and importance of the mid-nineteenth century for the stone dwelling of the late Elizabeth and John Young on Hazeldean Road.
Stittsville’s Sound of the Muse Creative Media and Great Canadian Theatre Company partner for first-ever on-line production
Sound of Muse Records-Creative Media studio in Stittsville recently partnered with the Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) for a first-ever on-line production.
Pretty Pots Flower Shop – home of the safest flowers in Stittsville
Pretty Pots Florist was at one time the Union Bank of Canada then becoming a Royal Bank branch. This frame building was renovated and became the home of the Union Bank in 1918.
Coveted ‘photographer artist of the year’ awarded for second year to Danielle Barabé-Bussières
A Stittsville resident and professional photographer, Danielle can be found with her lens focused on our local wildlife and nature. Danielle captured incredibly beautiful photos of our community fox – Alex – with whom she built a trusting friendship…
The Little Red Spade offers something different at each Makers Market
You can find many locally made gifts for that special someone or even yourself! Father’s Day is on June 20th and you are sure to find the perfect gift for Dad at the Makers Market this Saturday, June 19 or Sunday, June 20.
Champness Bradley was respected and ahead of his time
Perpetua has re-established the importance of the 1903 stone dwelling of the late Mr. Champness Bradley and his wife Mary Ann (nee Richardson).
MASC and OPL celebrate National Indigenous History Month with hoop dancing and storytelling performances
MASC and the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) celebrate National Indigenous History Month with hoop dancer Rhonda Doxtator on Wednesday June 2 at 7:00pm and Indigenous Experiences on Wednesday June 16, as part of…
Susannah Kemp: a pioneer of historic significance to Stittsville
Susanna Kemp, born in 1807, was an immigrant from Tipperary, Ireland. She and her husband, William, were early farming pioneers in the village of Stittsville, of the former Goulbourn Township.
Enjoy virtual concerts from the comfort of your home
Enjoy the virtual Rural Roadtrip Concert Series from the Ottawa Public Library and MASC.
Generosity of spirit of Glen Cairn residents
May 7, 2020 was marked with a flypast by the RCAF Snowbirds over Ottawa as a show of encouragement during COVID. The formation flew over the public library on Castlefrank in Glen Cairn.
A Stittsville landmark reminiscent of the past
Perpetua Quigley is a local artist who is capturing Stittsville through her watercolour sketches. She is sharing her artwork and Haiku with the community to preserve what our history holds.
Stittsville Library shares upcoming events aplenty during April school break
April break is just around the corner, at long last! To add to all the excitement of the arrival of spring, the Ottawa Public Library has planned a range of activities…
History captured in watercolours and Haiku by local artist
Perpetua Quigley grew up in St. John’s, Newfoundland where she learned the Zen of walking, from home to school and back, in city parks and along the shores.
Ottawa Public Library offering creative April Break programs
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) has announced its April Break series of programs for teens aged 13-18. The OPL aims to help students unwind from their schoolwork…
Ottawa Artisans on-line store a huge success: offers something for everyone
It has been an incredible year for Andréanne King since she first brought us her story last January on the start-up of Ottawa Artisans. The on-line store for local artisans, with many coming from Stittsville…