MORE THAN A HAIRCUT: OPERA LYRA’S THE BARBER OF SEVILLE DELIGHTS FANS

Figaro… FIGARO… FIGAROOOOOO! Whether you’ve been a long time lover of the opera or the only opera reference you recognize is from Looney Tunes, you’ll be hard pressed to miss the very familiar overture of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville. If your version of that world famous opera is the cartoon, Rabbit of Seville, which…

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CALL FOR CHANGE: WE DAY CHALLENGE WITH TELUS, MTV CANADA AND FRANCESCO YATES

“I believe the CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside… Give them a sense of pride.” A legend once sang that (Whitney Houston, 1984). It rings true then and it still rings true now. Do you believe that the children are…

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TD AND MUSICOUNTS PRESENTS SERENA RYDER FREE CONCERT TD PLACE OTTAWA

TD Presents Free Ottawa Concert Headlined by Serena Ryder. Sky-rocketing to the highest echelons of Canadian musical fame with her November 2012, multi-platinum selling release, Harmony, Serena Ryder released the trailblazing, infectious lead single, “Stompa” and the equally anthemic follow-up track, “What I Wouldn’t Do,” which raced to the top of the radio airwaves top-10…

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NAC ORCHESTRA: LET YOUR HAIR DOWN WITH BEETHOVEN AT CASUAL FRIDAY #NACOFRIDAYS

There are certain things I get excited about – very much. Well, my friends and family will probably tell you I get excited about many, many things and while that may be true, it doesn’t mean that quantity does not equal quality. In fact, I have very discerning tastes when it comes to many things…

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THE SURPRISINGLY HEART-WARMING “FREEZING” OTTAWA + #GIVEAWAY

Christmastime is the season for all things wonderful and magical. In the nation’s capital, that also means welcoming a little production with a big heart – Ottawa’s very own musical Freezing. With plenty of nod to Canadian politics and current events as well as the mandatory ode to the infamous and sometimes brutal Ottawa winter,…

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POSTCARD FROM THE NEW WORLD: LAST NAC CASUAL FRIDAY { #NACOFRIDAYS BLOG GIVEAWAY }

When I first came to the National Arts Centre, I remember making the whole evening a grand affair. An affair that started way before the actual performance night. I was fever high in anticipation as I pick the most appropriate black and gold gown to sit atop everyone else in one of those seemingly private…

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#NACOFRIDAYS in #OTTAWA: CASUAL FRIDAYS AT THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE’S CULINARY OVERTURE {BLOG GIVEAWAY}

There are few good things that are universal in this world and when you pair them together – Music, Food, Wine, Friends, the magic is even more incredible. Bringing all this together in one memorable evening is the National Arts Centre’s social and culinary overture, the 3 Casual Fridays with the NAC Orchestra. What started…

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THE 2013 ARBORETUM FESTIVAL: Music, Food and Art All Rolled In One

Last year, Ottawa welcomed the ARBORETUM FESTIVAL to its lineup of wonderful festivals for the summer season. But what exactly makes it stand out from the rest? Well, not only does it showcase Canadian musicians but it also has the best that Ottawa’s foodie scene has to offer. Inspired by progressive arts festivals around the…

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THE OPERA LYRA OTTAWA – ALL IN THE NAME OF THE OPERA (PART I)

When the Opera Lyra Ottawa announced last year that it’s newly appointed Director General is John Peter Jeffries in time for its 28th season, OLO also renewed its commitment to nurturing and showcasing Canadian talents and educating young audiences and instilling in them the love of opera and the arts. All photos in this post…

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