Category: Entertainment & Events
Mary Frances sings showtunes at Gaia Java on Friday
Have you ever realized how many well-known tunes originated in Shows and Musicals? Even many of the current standards played by jazz groups found their first lease of life in…
U-Rock Music gives back with new MUSIC ROX fund
(via U Rock Music School) Looking for young rock stars in our community! Our music school is offering free lessons this summer to two deserving children aged 7-18 years who…
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus gives back to the community
(Press release from the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus.) An important philosophy of the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus (WOLC) is to bring joy to community members that might not be…
Jumpin’ Jimmy Leroux at Gaia Java on April 10
Jimmy is back! This guy came in last fall and proved himself to be an experienced and capable guitarist/singer who covers a broad range of familiar and some less familiar…
Stittsville vocal producer holds auditions for Tulip Festival
Stittsville-based vocal producer Shann Bailey (Sound of the Muse Records) is hosting auditions for young emerging vocalists, for a chance to perform at an open stage/showcase at the Canadian Tulip…
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…