Reading Time: 2 minutesShad opened with his song “Hang On” before greeting the crowd, which had been steadily growing throughout the night, and went wild as the CBC Q host started his set.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesAlthough acting has always been his main passion, Lolacher has also dabbled in other parts of film production. He’s currently working on the post-production of Medic, a short film that he wrote, produced, and starred in.
Reading Time: 2 minutesArt Battle began as a monthly event in a Vancouver pub about five years ago. It has since swept the nation, with competitions being held in almost every major Canadian city.
Reading Time: 2 minutesStarting out as a small get-together with a piece of cardboard to breakdance on, it has grown exponentially over the years into a festival spanning over five days, and including a huge variety of events, with an attendance of almost 10,000 people.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe festival brings together cyclists for a unique, bright night around town. Every cyclist receives a colourful bike light to put on his or her wheel. The route starts at city hall, goes down the canal, through the experimental farm, and back.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorld Away was filmed and created in Toronto, and follows a young woman named Quinn who participates in an experimental one-way trip to Mars. The web series follows her as she says goodbye to people close to her and confronts their contrasting opinions on her trip, which inevitably will end her life on Earth.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe free event was facilitated by Canadian Film Institute (CFI) staff, active supporters and sponsors, local embassy partners, Canadian filmmakers and actors, alumni of Carleton University and the University of Ottawa, and local film fans.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA pioneer of the black comedy film, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is a brilliant satire of international relations and ideological paranoia. This movie explores the hypothetical scenario of a deranged American general ordering all bomber planes under his command to execute a nuclear strike on the USSR, and the group of politicians who try to stop him.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMontreal-based band, Half Moon Run’s critically acclaimed debut album was released in 2012. The band has been playing the festival circuit in North America and Europe, capturing audiences around the world.
Reading Time: 3 minutesStrathcona Park will be transformed by the Mental Illness Caregivers Association of Canada (MICA) into an art and artisanal exhibition on Aug. 8, featuring the work of over 70 artisans, from local honey producers to painters
Reading Time: 2 minutesUniversity of Ottawa part-time professor Deborah Margo of the visual arts department, is going to have to balance her teaching duties with designing an art piece to decorate the new OC Transpo building on Belfast Road, after being chosen by the City of Ottawa.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUniversity of Ottawa Masters of Fine Arts candidate Stanzie Tooth opened her thesis exhibition this past weekend which was inspired by one of the most famous Canadian muses—Canada itself.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs most students are wiling away their summers with part-time jobs and extra classes, Muskoka singer-songwriter, Drew Taylor, has been working hard on releasing her first EP, The Flood which came out on July 3.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAlmost 30 minutes after the scheduled start time, a platform of lights lowered towards the Bell stage at Ottawa’s 2015 RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest and Kanye West finally walked out. The antsy crowd instantly forgave West’s tardiness as the familiar beats of his 2007 hit “Stronger” pounded out of the speakers.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWestfest, a free arts festival in its 12th year is going 100 per cent green this year in a partnership with mobile solar company, Solar On Site.
Reading Time: 2 minutes#TIDALforALL isn’t hitting the waves it wants to.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA new theme hits Chamberfest which connects to a younger crowd.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe visit the new movie theatre to see if the higher price for admission is worth it’s dollar.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA preview of the 2015 RBC Ottawa Bluesfest.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe list the top five patios to hit over spring and summer.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile there are many things to enjoy about the winter, let’s get real—life, and beer, is better enjoyed in sunlight and shorts. This will be my last beer review for the Fulcrum, and I’ve decided to leave you all with four spring and summer pints that can be found at an LCBO near you. Remember me as you sip your summer ales somewhere warm and beautiful in the coming months, and never forget the good times alcohol and I brought you. Stay golden. Amsterdam Framboise This beer, brewed seasonally in small batches, is best enjoyed among friends on a sweltering summer day. Surprisingly smooth for a fruity ale, the Framboise manages to walk a fine line between sour and sweet. This strong beer won’t overwhelm you, but it’ll give you and your friends something to …
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor the last instalment of Highballs with Hawleywood, we explore perhaps two of the most popular cocktails.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne U of O’s life changed drastically all due to the Arkells.
Reading Time: 2 minutesU of O alumna Kevin O’Shea’s podcast is taking off overseas in Japan.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSFUO’s Responding to Racism Through Art brought spoken word and rappers out to address racial issues.
