Ryan Pepper

2 weeks ago | apt613.ca | Ryan Pepper |Karl Nerenberg

By Karl NerenbergJazzWorks, a feisty local arts education organization, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this spring with a concert series and a Great Big Jam Session. To kick off the festivities on May 2, there will be a Vocal Dinner Show, featuring eight singers who have taken part in JazzWorks’ monthly Vocal Open Mics, backed by a group of top professional players.

Aug 28, 2024 | apt613.ca | Ryan Pepper

The Ottawa Design Club (ODC) hosted its end-of-summer party, called “Hands-On Vibes”, at Club SAW on August 22nd. This event ran from 6pm to 11pm and kept the guests entertained with engaging panel speakers, music and activities. The co-founder of the ODC, Izzy Poirier, discussed the importance and intent of the event:“It’s really important to celebrate craftsmanship — how we can mix the digital and hands-on, and maybe find new ways to explore creativity.

Apr 4, 2024 | apt613.ca | Ryan Pepper

Twelve artists will compete, but only one can win. Who will you vote for at Thursday’s Art Battle Ottawa? Art Battles are a worldwide phenomenon, a chance to enjoy art made fast and competitively. At the end of the night, the audience votes for the winning artist. The twelve artists competing are Devon Lyddle, Kina Forney, Julia Davids, Natalie Morrissette, Vincent Bolduc, Cecilia Chan, Stephanie Youngdale, Megz, Niloo, and Katherine Kuczewski.

Feb 27, 2024 | apt613.ca | Ryan Pepper

Sunday night at the Bronson Centre hosted a special hometown show with one of Ottawa’s biggest hip hop artists, Night Lovell. Selling out the venue, fans were eagerly waiting as the line stretched well around the block on a snowy evening in the city. Night Lovell’s performance was an electrifying burst of energy, with his signature dark and atmospheric beats. His powerful stage presence and intrinsic flow kept fans entranced through the entire set.

Nov 29, 2023 | apt613.ca | Ryan Pepper

The Ottawa Arts Council announced on Nov. 23 the 10 recipients of their ActivArts Community Micro-Grants. The grants—valued between $250 and $1,000—are divided into two streams to support either a community project or an individual artist. The grants are designed to respond to a specific need, such as purchasing art supplies or DJ equipment, renting a venue or creating a proof of concept for a web series.