Fashionistas come prepared, this year's Clothing Vintage Sale is happening this weekend, Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the Chateau Laurier (1 Rideau Street, Ottawa). 

The event takes place from 10:00am to 5pm, with over 45 exhibitors from across Canada  selling their selection of men and women's clothing from 1900s to 1970s. This includes accessories, antique jewellery, linens, lace and collectibles.
Admission is $8. Also if you wish to  support the Ottawa Food Bank. Bring along a non-perishable food item or make a cash donation at the Sale.

 The GCTC is proud to announce that a new play will be featured here in Ottawa called the Syringa Tree. The performances will take place from September 15 to October 4, 2009.  Tickets range from $32 to $42.

 Here are more details:

 The Syringa Tree

Check out the new Youtube Pick - J.K Rowling delivers a POWERFUL commencement speech to a graduating Harvard Class in June 2008. It will move you!!!

Hi Everyone,

If you managed to get out to this year's exciting Great Glebe Sale in Ottawa, then you may have checked out Ecology Ottawa's latest event.  For those of you who didn't get a chance to check out the event make sure you visit our latest Youtube pick to see local coverage of this spectular day.  The short video was produced by Alroy Fonseca and Ryan Davies, the two creative masterminds behind Dawghaus Studios.

Local artist JP Ranger Band will launch their debut CD LIVING HERE, at Tucson's, in Ottawa, Ontario, on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Special guests Him and Her (Eric Vanier and Kristine St.Pierre) will kick off the evening at 9:15 pm. Tucson's is located at 2440 Bank Street. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Tucson's or on the evening of the show at the door for $10.

JP Ranger is a Canadian singer-songwriter and storywriter based in Ottawa. In 2008, JP teamed up with friends that he has known and played with for many years to write a new music project. The band is now set for a June 13 official release of their CD LIVING HERE, a mixture of new classic rock songs with R&B influences. Pre-release reviews in the UK, Belgium, The Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand call Ranger's LIVING HERE "A gritty slab of classic rock chock full of road imagery. Great stuff!" (Robert Forbes, Leicester Bangs, UK); "We were right away impressed by his voice, somewhere in between the voices of T-Bone Burnett and Paul McCartney...LIVING HERE from JP Ranger is a modern record with catchy songs about things happening. And often you don't need more." (Rootstime, Belgium)

www.JPRANGER.com www.myspace.com/jprangerband

Kristine St.Pierre is a singer-songwriter from Ottawa, Canada. Whether reflecting on past relationships, adventures and travels, hopes and dreams, or simply trying to understand the world we live in, it is the simplicity with which she illustrates and shares her emotions that makes her music so powerful. Eric Vanier, also from Ottawa, is an accomplished songwriter, composing for film, television and radio for the past five years. His unique style, combining both unpredictability and wittiness, has earned him much praise. When performing together, the blending of their styles makes for an eclectic adventure. Kristine and Eric perform regularly in the Ottawa-Gatineau region and contribute to multiple causes, including breast cancer awareness and underprivileged children. They are both currently working on a debut album.

www.myspace.com/kristinestpierre www.myspace.com/himandhermusic

Both artists are available for interviews. Press kit and JP Ranger LIVING HERE CD are also available on request at info@jpranger.com

For more information, contact:

J.P. Ranger
1937 Portobello Blvd
P.O. Box 17067
Orleans, ON, K4A 4W9
613-286-5070

Hi Everyone,

This Wednesday (Cult)ure will be showcasing an interview with Russell Peters. For those who have been living under a rock and have no clue who he is, Russell Peters is a comedian from Brampton, Ontario best known for his work with Comedy Now, as well as his DVDs "Outsourced" and "Red, White and Brown." 

In June 2007, Russell became the first comedian to sell-out Toronto's Air Canada Centre - performing for over 30,000 fans over two nights. As one of only a handful of comedians to ever headline and sell-out the world famous Madison Square Garden, Russell Peters is going on tour this year to celebrate his 20th anniversary.

Have you registered for this year's Jane's Walk yet? This walk encourages dialogue and helps participants see their city and their neighbourhoods in a different light. The walks occur in the first weekend of May. For those living in Ottawa the event starts on May 2nd, 2009. Click here to get involved!

Also if you haven't already read it here's an article written by Sabrina Bowman about the annual Jane's walk.

In  light of earth day on April 22, 2009, (Cult)ure will be launching a green tip of the week every wednesday. Resident blogger Myschka will be giving you a few ideas on how to reduce your carbon footprint.

Just a reminder to everyone that the "Capital Cupcake Camp" is coming to Ottawa on Sunday,  March 29th!

Holly Hutchings, writer for the food section has started her own business and it's called L'Oven. L'OVEN will be signed up as bakers and how cool would it be to have you come out for a fun day as a taster (only $5 for the day!) and supporter .  Register here:  http://cupcakecamp.ca/taster-registration/

If you're looking for something fun to do on Sunday night there's a Shakti fusion belly dance performance at the Mercury Lounge (56 Byward, Ottawa). This event is a fundraiser to benefit Hollis Hawthorne.  Visuals by AO and Deborah O'Malley along with performances by some of the regions top belly dancers will be there. It's going to be an event you won't want to miss. See details below.

Host: Shakti fusion bellydance
Type: Causes - Fundraiser
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: The Mercury Lounge,  56 Byward, Ottawa, Ontario
Phone: 613-296-2810
Email: leslie AT shaktifusion.ca

Shakti fusion presents: pARTicipate!
A Benefit for Hollis Hawthorne

Make sure you check out the latest (Cult)ure YouTube Pick. This week we're showcasing a video produced by photojournalist Adeel Halim. It takes you into a new world of sport where colourful kites soar high in the sky. You can also find more of Halim's spectacular photos in the art section.

The Capital Cupcake Camp is coming to Ottawa on March 29th! Check out the link: http://cupcakecamp.ca/about/

Holly Hutchings, writer for (Cult)ure's food section will be at this event promoting L'OVEN.  L'OVEN will be signed up as bakers and how cool would it be to have you come out for a fun day as a taster (only $5 for the day!) and supporter :)  Register here: http://cupcakecamp.ca/taster-registration/

 To tempt you to join L'OVEN on March 29th, here is the list of cupcakes
they'll be making for the event - c'mon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!