Category: Entertainment & Events
Folk musician Jared Lewis at Gaia Java on Friday
Jared Lewis is a folk musician from New Brunswick. He has played many professional establishments, including most recently in Montreal L’Escogriffe, L’Escalier, and the Yellow Door (the oldest coffee house…
FIRESTONE: Short term pain, long term gain if Sens ever move
(ABOVE: A screen capture from an early 1990s video. Bruce Firestone talks to reporters on the Huntmar Bridge overlooking the farmer’s field that would eventually become the Palladium, now known…
“Urban Destinations” photo exhibit opens at Stittsville library
(Above: “South Beach Deco Diner” / Photo by John Edkins) There is a new photo exhibition at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. It is called “Urban Destinations…
THE BEAT GOES ON: Gaia Java hosts Gilles Babin on Friday
Thank you for your patience over the recent months – although we still have some things to confirm, it is looking quite likely that Gaia Java will continue to serve…
LEGION: New Year’s Eve, January 1 Levee and more
New Year’s Eve: Tickets are now on sale at the Legion Bar. Tickets are $35.00 per person with fun and great dance music starting at 8 p.m. with “Gib Rozon”…
HOLIDAY SPIRIT: That crazy house on Elm
Above: This house on Elm Crescent, south of Elm, is a flashing beacon that’s probably visible from outer space. The snowman, who’s toppling over in the photo, is massive. …
HOLIDAY SPIRIT: All lit up on Bert G. Argue Drive
Above: A brightly decorated house on Bert G. Argue Drive, one of several on that street just off of West Ridge. Photo by Barry Gray. More Christmas lights: Christmas…
HOLIDAY SPIRIT: The disco lights of Bell Street
You really cannot miss these two houses on Bell Street, just east of Elm. They are right across the street from each other and they must be the most intensely-lit homes…
HOLIDAY SPIRIT: The handsome lights of Renshaw Avenue
If you’re looking for great Christmas lights, take a drive through Crossing Bridge and West Ridge, and hone in on Renshaw Avenue. There are lots of homes on this street…
PHOTOS: Last night of bingo at the Stittsville Legion
(Above: Legion member and bingo regular Christine Forbes cuts a cake to celebrate the 48 years of bingo at the Legion. Christine has been attending for over 40 years. Photo…
LEGION: New Year’s Eve party, New Year’s Day Levy and more upcoming events
New Year’s Eve: Tickets are now on sale at the Legion Bar. Tickets are $35.00 per person with fun and great dance music starting at 8 p.m. with “Gibbb Rozon”…
“Christmas in a Stable” this Saturday at Sunset Farms
(via Trinity Presbyterian Church & Sunset Farms / photo courtesy of Sunset Farms) The Christmas story is filled with colourful characters, drama, and beauty. The special moment of the birth…
HOLIDAY SPIRIT: Christmas lights on Belton
The other night we did a drive around Stittsville to check out the lights and decorations. The Crossing Bridge / West Ridge area appears to have the highest LED count…
Robert Wannell (guitar) and Caelan Roberge-Toll (sax) at Gaia Java
(via Paul Jay / Gaia Java co-owner) As some of you know we are working hard to try and see if the shop can stay open next year – thanks…
U-Rock Students bring spirit of Christmas to Stittsville
(via U-Rock Music School) Our music students aged 6-17 will be full of good cheer on Sunday, December 20, when they perform at an open mic event at Hurley’s Restaurant in Stittsville from 2pm-3pm. The…