Alejandro has been writing for Apartment613 since 2012 after a friend introduced him to the site. When not busy being a father to three children, he can be found reviewing books by local authors, as well as covering dance shows, concerts and live theatre.
This weekend, the National Arts Centre will become a magical realm for children, thanks to numerous music-related events at the BIG BANG festival. A part of Winterlude, this celebration of sound offers many free activities, as well as some paid shows.
Audiences in the National Capital Region can enjoy the classic saga of Romeo and Juliet on the dance stage as The National Ballet of Canada brings its interpretation of this memorable romance to the National Arts Centre.
The students of Trio Danceworks will be performing two Nutcracker shows on Saturday, December 17, at the Algonquin Commons Theatre.
For more than a century, The Nutcracker ballet has captivated audiences around the world. From December 1-4, Ottawans can enjoy this timeless tradition, as Les Grands Ballets Canadiens bring their version of this Christmas classic to the National Arts Centre. We interviewed several young local dancers in the ballet to highlight their talents.
Across Ottawa, on sidewalks, in parks, and next to buildings, are art museums hidden in plain sight. Most people don’t think of public art this way, which is why Apt613 is launching this Art Walks series to highlight outdoor art in the city. We begin with the sculptures on Elgin Street.
As a long-time Ottawa resident, I was convinced I had this city figured out, and that there were no hidden gems left to find here or in the surrounding areas. Boy, was I wrong. Who knew you could sleep overnight in a museum train caboose or stroll through a beautiful outdoor sculpture park in a tranquil forest? Lucky for us, two local wanderlust experts are the perfect guides to help locals (re)discover our region.
I have a soft spot for artists who break the rules, which likely explains why I fell in love this week with South African choreographer Dada Masilo. During a one-night only performance at the National Arts Centre on Tuesday, January 12, Masilo’s captivating re-telling of the famous ballet Swan Lake enthralled the audience. In this […]
When the National Arts Centre announced its 2015-16 theatre season lineup earlier this year, Jack Charles v The Crown stood out as a special performance. Opening this evening at the NAC for a limited run that finishes this Saturday, January 16, this one-man show has been captivating audiences in different countries with its inspiring tale […]
In the spirit of this holiday season let me begin with some well deserved applause. I want to tell Broadway Across Canada that their latest musical is awesome, and that any past bad blood between us is water under the bridge. You see, this past spring I attended the fiasco that was Dirty Dancing. This performance […]
