Joyce is an Ottawa writer with a passion for the arts, including music, books, films, visual arts, theatre and dance. She is an honours graduate of the Print Journalism and Scriptwriting programs at Algonquin College. Her work has been published in many local publications including the Ottawa Citizen and she is the author of A History of the Ottawa Folk Festival (1994-2012).
Ball & Chain and the Vanier Playboys want to make you dance, tap your toes and sway to the joyful strains of Cajun and Zydeco music! They enthusiastically illustrated this during a Mardi Gras Party at Irene’s Pub. The evening doubled as a CD release party for the second album from The Vanier Playboys, appropriately titled Deux.
Inspired by true events, Brian Lutes’ dark psychological thriller Painted Sharks holds nothing back as it dives into a bold portrayal of intense social issues such as domestic violence, addiction, and child exploitation.
Until October 7, the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park, will be presenting the revolutionary artwork of the anonymous English artist Banksy at the Banksy 360º exhibit.
The Watson’s Mill 5525 Music Series continues with three upcoming Thursday evening concerts showcasing roots music, blues, and jazz, with the proceeds going directly to the musicians. All shows commence at 7:30pm in the historic Watson’s Mill in Manotick. The festival’s name comes from the mill’s address, which is 5525 Dickinson Street.
Bronson Centre hosted a star-studded tribute to the late Ottawa musician Les Emmerson and the Five Man Electrical Band.
Ian Tamblyn of Chelsea, Québec, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada “for his enduring contributions as a folk music icon, adventurer and cultural ambassador for Canada.”
Karen Munro Caple is a registered massage therapist and illustrator who created the pandemic comic book The Lighter Side of the Pandemic or What day is it, again? as a way to capture moments of the COVID-19 pandemic, but with a humorous twist.
Ottawa author Mark Frutkin was drawn to write about the Baroque Italian artist Caravaggio (1571-1610) because he was intrigued with the parallels between the artist’s artwork and life. “It was definitely this dark and light aspect that fascinated me,” explains Frutkin. “Caravaggio’s character was so reflected in his artwork. He was brilliant and creative. But […]
Ottawa gained the moniker “Liverpool of the North” for its robust rock ‘n’ roll scene in the 1950s and 60s. Longtime rock radio DJ Jim Hurcombe looks back on the original rock scene in his book Rockin’ on the Rideau: Ottawa’s Golden Age of Rock and Roll.
