Category: Entertainment & Events
Stittsville rapper pays tribute to Main Street Pub with new EP
Above: Proper’T. Photo ©Brett Colpitts EDITOR’S NOTE: By day, Stittsville’s Tanner Foster works as a gold buyer at Westgate Shopping Centre. In his spare time, he’s pursuing a passion for music…
Stittsville student’s leadership a key part of “Unlock Change” fundraiser
(Article via the Let’s Unlock Change organizing committee.) When Chris Carroll applied to be treasurer of the Algonquin College Public Relations students’ “Let’s Unlock Change” campaign in support of The…
All Saints High School double bill at Gaia Java on March 27
Some of the schools around Ottawa are doing an amazing job of teaching and motivating kids in their music activities. Although a few years ago it wasn’t very ‘cool’ to…
Pointe of Grace Dance Company’s Dance 4 Wishes Spring showcase supports Tysen’s Mission
(Press release from Pointe of Grace Dance Company.) On Sunday, March 29 many young dancers will be on stage helping to make other children’s dreams come true. That afternoon and…
Versatile guitarist Neil Bateman at Gaia Java this Friday
Stepping in at short notice to fill-in for our planned entertainment this Friday, many of you will recognise Neil Bateman who is one of the people who really helped jump-start…
Gaia Java celebrates St. Patrick’s day a little early with the Dooley Family
OK, so we are a few days early, but it will get you in the mood for St Patrick’s day! Kevin Dooley is a great supporter of Gaelic music around…
Leila Goldberger and Roland Doucet play at Gaia Java this Friday
An award-winning singer, songwriter and emerging artist on the Canadian music scene, Ottawa’s Leila Goldberger has been writing and performing her own songs since high school and is currently…
Round-up of March Break programs in Stittsville
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An a capella double double at Gaia Java on Friday
Northern Stars Barbershop Chorus and ‘Cuppa Joe’ Vocal Jazz Quartet both play at Gaia Java on Friday, February 27. So as you may or may not know, the owners of…
Bryan Adams stopped in at Quitters on Saturday afternoon
UPDATE, MARCH 15: Kathleen posted photographic evidence of the visit to her Instagram account. “Yes he did love my vegan carrot loaf.” It’s the biggest celebrity sighting in Stittsville…
Jazz guitarist Robert Wannell performs at Gaia Java on Friday
You may well have heard Rob on some of his previous forays in our shop. These started back when he was at Nepean High School and already amazing his music…
Double bill of student performers this Friday at Gaia Java
This Friday at Gaia Java features a double bill of gifted student performers: The Lisgar String Quartet, and jazz pianist Khalil Anderson-Stewart.
Singer-songwriter Vernon Jones plays Gaia Java on February 6
Vernon Jones is a singer-songwriter now living in Ottawa, Ontario having relocated from Victoria, BC in 2010. He performed in venues on the west coast over a twenty-five year period and is now bringing his music to…
Singer-songwriter Bruce Wozny plays Gaia Java on January 30
A singer-songwriter with a fondness for great songs, Bruce’s musical heroes include Gillian Welch, Tom Waits, John Prine, Dave Frishberg and Roger Miller. He has been seen playing in Ottawa…
Stittsville man drops phone, gets a selfie from tennis star Eugenie Bouchard
(Above – Taylor Fahey is about to drop his phone as Eugenie Bouchard exits the court at the Australian Open. Photo via @pabs613) A 23-year-old from Stittsville managed to get…