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
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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.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA psychotherapist stopped by the U of O discussing how to remove toxicity out of one’s life.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA new organization and clothing line brings style and ethical practices together for a great cause.
Reading Time: 2 minutesLaverne Cox stops by Ottawa to talk about racism and transgender issues.
Reading Time: 2 minutesJoseph Rabbat and Max Savage had a strange start to their musical partnership.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne opera singer’s journey from Ottawa to the MET shows dedication and hard work pays off.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe visit The Pink Panther this week for Movie You Should Have Seen.
Reading Time: 2 minutesHow the difference of a penny can help bring social justice to farmers worldwide.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne student’s involvement with the Ottawa chapter of the Heart of the City program helping at-risk children learn to play piano.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne of the hottest songs of 2014 is explained further by it’s catchy melody by one U of O student.
