Arts

The troupe

Reading Time: 3 minutesA unique aspect of Daisy is the plot’s relevance to the divisive political landscape that permeates society today. In Daisy we encounter what the writers presume to be the inception of the modern day ‘attack ad.’ Its irreversibly deleterious effects upon American politics and the integrity of political campaigns are as discussed and feared then as they are now.

The Nutcracker promotional poster

Reading Time: 3 minutes All in all, it was a holiday miracle to be able to abide by COVID-19 restrictions and enjoy a Canadian take on a classic ballet performance, something that was clearly truly missed by all those in attendance — and one omicron has now taken away.

Zak's dinner in the market

Reading Time: 9 minutesBeauty is in the eye of the beholder, but if you can’t see the beauty in Ottawa… maybe get some glasses?

Playwrights Canada Press

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Press Play Reading Series, an event organized by the Playwrights Canada Press, offers its attendees a mini-theatre experience — a chance to discover the works of both well-established and up-and-coming Canadian playwrights and theatre artists.

The band

Reading Time: 2 minutesMany enjoyed funky tunes, drinks, and a great vibe On Nov. 19, Queen St. Fare hosted a Herbie Hancock Nite. The evening was full of funky tunes, drinks, and great energy all around. The night featured J.P Lapensee on bass, Isaac Isenor on guitar, and Valeriy Nehovora on drums. Before the start of their set, …

remembrance day ceremony

Reading Time: 2 minutesPlot eight, row E, grave seven: the plot in a French cemetery that was the former resting place of an unknown soldier who died during the First World War.

Like many Canadians who served, died and fought in WW1 in France, we will never know this soldier’s identity — whether he left behind a widow, a child, a mother, a father. Hopes and dreams. A profession. We don’t even know his name.

a period piece

Reading Time: 2 minutesA “period piece” for the 21st century In a night of facts, science, storytelling, and song and dance, A Period Piece, performed by Spicy Day, an award-winning theatre company from Ottawa, left no stone unturned in their mission: to encourage conversation, destigmatize and increase comfort level surrounding periods and menstruation.  Opening on Friday, Nov. 5, …

The records of the week

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe same artist two weeks in a row? I know it’s bad, but hear me out Record of the week: Valentine — Snail Mail, 2021, Matador Records The same artist two weeks in a row? I know it’s bad, but hear me out. Valentine is a particularly potent album that has made a huge, rose-coloured …

One of Katherine Takpannie's photos

Reading Time: 3 minutes Each year, the award recognizes three outstanding Canadian photographers under the age of 35. This year due to COVID-19 six were recognized — two years’ worth of winners — three from 2020: Noah Friebel, Curtiss Randolph, and Katherine Takpannie, and three others from 2021: Dustin Brons, Chris Donovan, and Dainesha Nugent-Palache.

Dune

Reading Time: 4 minutesAn exceedingly competent, handsome production of Frank Herbert’s epic 1965 sci-fi novel, and one that will probably satisfy most newcomers, but that falls short of expectations for a difficult-to-please, die-hard super-nerd.

My Year of Rest and Relaxation book cover

Reading Time: 5 minutesOttessa Moshfegh’s works usually expose and gently pull apart the same themes: feelings of deep, seemingly incurable loneliness, usually from a female perspective. Her works feature women in incredibly unique situations but somehow manage to make them accessible and universally applicable.

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