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When Apt613 had its first contributors meeting some time this winter this fellow named Jesse came and was interested in contributing. He took numerous photos at that meeting and obviously had a passion for photography. Although that particular set of photos never surfaced, we all soon realized Jesse’s immense talent and he became a regular photo contributor. We’ve used his stuff for many articles; there’s even two photos of his in the rotating banners. Can you guess which ones?

We’re happy to feature some of his favourite music photography today taken at Raw Sugar. You’ll recognize the likes of Giant Hand, Leif Vollebekk, Luxury Pond and Chris Page. You can check out more of Jesse’s work here. He’s also participating in the Arts Ottawa East exhibit “Selections 2009″ at the Shenkman Arts Centre in Orleans which runs until October 27th.

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Got too much furniture stripper, herbicides or insecticides around? This post is for you!

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saxby

on Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Courtesy of Rennet Stowe on Flickr

You know what I hate? Hazardous waste. It’s too dangerous for the garbage and probably not the best thing to be leaving around the house either. I think I’ve been moving a can of oven cleaner around for about four apartments now just because I don’t really know how to get rid of it. Whatever you do - do not toss dangerous goods into your regular garbage. These items need safe and proper disposal.

Fortunately for me (less fortunately for my oven cleaner) City of Ottawa residents will have an opportunity for free disposal of hazardous coming this week. Waste Services Inc and the City of Ottawa are hosting a one day depot for Hazardous waste disposal on September 20 from 9:00am - 4:00pm. The depot will be located at 3354 Navan Road, South of Innes.

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Cultural revival in Orleans: Shenkman Arts Centre Grand Opening

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Francois

on Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Design of the Shenkman Arts Centre courtesy of the City of Ottawa.

Is Orleans revitalizing its cultural and arts scenes? It would seem like it with the opening of the Shenkman Arts Centre and the development of the Orléans Town Centre. According to the City of Ottawa website, “The Shenkman Arts Centre will deliver a unique cultural hub to East-End residents in their own community, while the completion of the Orléans Town Centre will add a wealth of new residential and commercial facilities nearby.”

As a hub for artists and cultural activities, it will:

Service non-profit and community arts groups in the east end of the city
Offer instructional classes for all ages, and combine community learning opportunities with presentation and exhibition venues for local arts into a single district facility
Include much-needed spaces for performing arts presentations and visual art exhibitions, spaces for hands-on instruction in the visual, performing and media arts for all ages and abilities, and space for east-end non-profit arts organizations who would deliver the majority of the programs in collaboration with city operators
House the many artists and arts organizations that deliver a wide variety of activities, courses, performances, exhibitions, and services in several locations across the eastern district of the City of Ottawa.

The Centre will officially be opening its doors to the public this week with Opening Festivities from June 18 to 21. Highlights include a SOLD OUT Opening Gala on the 18th, and a Tribute to Leonard Cohen that should be quite awesome on the 19th. On Saturday June 20th, there is an official French launch in the evening, with stand up comic Laurent Paquin MCing that night, with musical guests Patrick Groulx et les bas blancs and Ariane Moffatt. Earlier in the day, there will be “A Taste of Orléans” - a sampling from some of Orléans best eateries. Should be tasty!

Click here for more details on the Grand Opening Festivities. Long live the Shenkman Arts Centre!

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