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Friday, August 10th, 2007

Going Greek this weekend!



The annual GreekFest is held at the Hellenic Community Centre, (1315 Prince of Wales Dr.) is back on! From Aug. 9 - 19, the festival will have us all wishing we were Greek, with traditional food and dancing that is amazing.

Learn how to ask for more spit roasted lamb, with free Greek language lessons throughout the festival. Free shuttles by Blueline Taxi will be running throughout the festival from St. ...

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

Opera Under the Stars- Ottawa



Photo Courtesy of the National Capital Commission

Opera Under the Stars

From July 19 until the 22nd come to LeBreton Flats and enjoy the Opera. These evenings under the stars commence between 7 and 7:30 PM, please check the NCC Site for exact dates and times. The concert is free to anyone wishing to attend. The reason ...

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007

Noon Under the Bridge



Photo Courtesy of nurd grrl

From now until August 1st, pack your lunch and head UNDER the Plaza Bridge. That’s right, under. From noon until 1 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays the public is invited to attend music and theater productions taking place there- free of charge.
For more information, please call 613-239-5000 or 1 800 465-1867 ...

Friday, July 6th, 2007

Ottawa Bluesfest Now On



Photo Courtesy of Ottawa Bluesfest WebsiteFrom July 04 until July 15 2007 at Lebreton Flats (near the Parliament Buildings) there will be various artist performing at this years Bluesfest. Tickets are available on site; children under the age of 10 are admitted for free. The Festival has gone green this year, and in doing so is encouraging everyone ...

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

Canada Day in the Nations Capital



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There is A LOT to do in Ottawa on Canada Day, July 1st. The city buzzes with this energy that just can't be felt at any other time of the year (well, unless the Sens make it to the cup…..but that’s another story!)

No matter where you are in the city, there’s something to do. Heading to Parliament Hill to watch ...

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

RCMP Musical Ride Sunset Ceremonies



by A guy with A cameraFrom now until July 1st (Canada Day!) visitors are welcome to attend the RCMP Musical Ride Sunset Ceremonies at the Rockcliffe Stables. Watch as 32 riders and their horses perform a choreographed ride at this world-famous event. This event runs nightly from 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM, rain or shine. While admission ...

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

Capital Idea! Festival, Ottawa



Justin D. Renney, Getty ImagesFrom June 20-30, Ottawa is home to the Capital Idea! Festival taking place at various clubs all over Ottawa. The idea for the festival belongs to a 20 year old Carlton University film studies student, Calum Marsh who has decided to go against the norm and cater to a niche market. Capital Idea! Festival goers ...

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

Ottawa Jazz Festival June 21-July 01, 2007



By ¡-clickThe Ottawa Jazz festival starts tomorrow at Confederation Park and continues until July 01, 2007. Tickets are available on-site on the night of the performances which are put on nightly, rain or shine. Tickets are also available at numerous locations around the city. Please click here for a complete list. Children are welcome, with children under 10 admitted ...

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

It's Italian week in Ottawa!



Photo by Jon BlockItalian week is now on in Ottawa until June 17th 2007. The celebration of all things Italian takes place on Preston Street, also called Corso Italia, and is the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy. Most of the businesses in this area of the city are family owned and operated, with the owner normally found within the ...

Thursday, June 7th, 2007

Ottawa's Top Radio Stations



Photo by Manolo-lopezIf you are visiting Ottawa and are wondering which radio stations to tune into, what type of music they play, and where they are located on the dial, listed below are Ottawa's most popular radio stations. This is a handy list even if you live here. The idea for this post came when I decided that I was bored ...