featuring the Usual Suspects
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$10 at the door
Doors at 6:30PM
Drawing from 7-10PM
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Prizes provided by Baby Tattoo Books and Wallack’s
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The first session of the new year starts off with a bang! Or a stab, maybe. A thump in the night. Our colourful models may not be as innocent as they appear. Someone killed Dr. Black, but who, and how? No scarlet sins or white lies will cut the mustard this time: this is a plum job and you’ll leave green with envy or proud as a peacock for figuring it out.
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So let’s all meet in the Lounge and let the accusations fly!
DIY
Spins & Needles – Craft + DJ Party
*bringing you the best in DJ + DIY goodness*
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First event of 2012! POST-NEW YEARS PARTY!!
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DJs Jason Pelletier + special guests:
*Chris International (Raw Sugar / Stars on Vinyl)
*Meterman
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Start off the new year right: design a nifty DIY 2012 Calendar OR create a Collaged Resolutions Canvas to keep your goals in check.
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starts 8pm
cover $8
DIY projects (all materials + instructions provided) + funky beats
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info:
http://www.spinsandneedles.com/
January 17, 2012 – 7pm – 9pm
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with Pamela Scaiff
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Learn about the health benefits of sourdoughs, examine the stages of the sourdough starter and taste the differences through a variety of bread types.
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Whether you are a bread baker or not you will find this workshop of interest. Starter mix will be available for sale so bring your own jar.
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Please RSVP to: resilientkitchen@gmail.com.
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Cost: Free. Donations are appreciated, not mandatory and go to the Workshop Leader to cover supplies and to Resilient Kitchen to cover printing costs. CCOC members are exempt from any admission fees. For those who would like to purchase the sourdough starter mix, it is for sale for $1.
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Location: CCOC Beaver Barracks. 464 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario. Entry details upon registration.
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For more Information on Resilient Kitchen: http://resilientkitchen.
Carleton School of Information Technology hosts Global Game Jam (GGJ) in Ottawa. In a Game Jam, artists, programmers, and designers come together to make video games. Each participant works in a small team (usually 4 to 6 people) on a complete game project over the course of a limited time period, usually over a weekend. In this year’s GGJ, people all over the world meet at more than 100 different sites to jam simultaneously!
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Important Notes
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Participation is open to everybody and is not limited to students
Teams are formed at the start of the Jam.
You may plan your team ahead or just show up and form one
Individual registration is necessary (See Registration)
Games will be designed based on a theme to be announced at the start of the Jam
There is no restriction on the language/platform/etc (See Resources)
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How It Works
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Everyone meets at their local Game Jam on Friday, January 27, 2011. Doors will be shut promptly at 5:00pm. Local Organizers will then share the constraints, rules, and the theme for the Game Jam. Everyone will have 15 minutes to come up with a pitch and then share it with the group. Teams will then be formed; no one leaves until everyone is a part of a team. Teams are free to use the space at the host venue. Each team will have until 3:00PM on Sunday, January 29 to create their game. The local jurors will then go around and play all the games and at 5:00pm, each team will present their game to all participants. Each Local Jam will announce what team best embodies the spirit of the jam. All finished games will be archived onto the Global Game Jam website for all to play. Participation is free. Competition will happen in Azrieli Pavilion, Carleton University. Computers with common programming and multimedia software and internet access, and also access to rest area and food to buy (and some free meals) will be provided.
Crafts & Treats from Local Vendors!
Saturday, December 10, 10am-5pm
St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, 217 First Street (just two blocks from Bank St.)
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Gourmet Goodies & Treats * Prints & Cards * Glassworks * Knits * Jewellery* Photography & Art * Baby & Kids items * Hockey Art * Magnets & Pins * Ornaments* Bath & Body Products * Fabric Masterpieces
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Tarot Reader & Live Piano Music
Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.
On Saturday, St. Luke’s Anglican Church hosted over thirty artisans for the third annual Idle Hands craft show. A couple of intrepid, craft-loving Apartment613ers headed on down to discover what treats lay in store.
As you’ll see in the photos above, it was packed with wall-to-wall tables overflowing with jewelry, prints, pottery, preserves, coffee beans, clothing, and much much more. While we know that Idle Hands comes but once a year, you can still find many of the vendors at the upcoming craft shows around town. And if you see something you really like, simply contact the crafters – we’ve included websites and names after the jump.
Click to continue reading “100 Mile Gift Guide: Idle Hands wrap-up”
It’s Spins & Needles 7th annual holiday craft-mas installment in Ottawa! Get in the holiday spirit and get those gifts made early!
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When: Friday December 2nd @ 8:00p.m. onwards
Where: James Street Pub (390 Bank St. @ Waverley St, Ottawa)
Cover: $8 | $6 students – includes access to all materials and instructions.
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DJs: DJs Jason Pelletier + guests will hit the decks throughout the night spinning some jackin’ house, funk and other assorted beats.
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Projects: Handmade holidays! Whip up some practical gifts, decorations and other stuff to avoid the last minute rush!
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Who
Spins & Needles | Ottawa | Annual Craft-mas Party | Friday December 2
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When
Friday, December 2, 2011
8:00pm – 19+
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Where
James Street Pub (map)
390 Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario
The first snow has fallen and we’re all suddenly reminded that the holidays are just around the corner. Don’t fear, North Dalhousie is here to make your holiday shopping super fun and easy!
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Shopping North Dalhousie is sure to be the highlight of your shopping this Season. With great shops, a calm vibe, fun, food, great service and a bit of fresh air, your holiday shopping will be a breeze. Don’t miss out on a draw for a combined 6 store mega gift basket!
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Let’s also make a difference in our community this holiday season.
Bring in a gently worm coat to help keep someone warm this winter and enjoy a discount on your purchase.
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Come and check out all the participating stores…
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Victoire
Workshop Boutique
Wunderkammer
Milk
Young Janes
Gypsy & Co
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Hope to see you there!
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Thursday Dec 1 & 15 6pm to 9pm!
In the spirit of support local, we’re bringing back the 100 Mile gift Guide, you’re guide to shopping Ottawa for xmas. Post and photos by Molly Campbell.
Lisa Wilson points out a colourful column of threads wrapped around a strand of hair on a young girl visiting her York Street shop on a Saturday afternoon.
“This is how it all started,” she says.
At the age of 19, Wilson began wrapping people’s hair in the Byward Market. Soon she was a part of the downtown vendor community, working hard to sell her own handmade goods.
That was more than 10 years ago. Today, after a few years at home to raise her two children, Wilson is returning to her artisan roots to open her first shop, Bloom Artisan Boutique.
Click to continue reading “100 Mile Gift Guide: Bloom Artisan Boutique”
Featuring Frank N Beans and Sweet Pea!
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Tickets $10 at the door
Doors at 6:30pm
Drawing from 7-10pm
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Prizes provided by Baby Tattoo Books and Wallack’s
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For the last session of the year we bring you some outrageous vaudevillian delight! No form of uproarious depravity is too low for these two, it’s cabaret all the way. So hold on to your wiener as we tear up the pea patch with classy sleaze and good clean naughty fun!
