Category: Entertainment & Events
GAIA JAVA: Bruce Wozny with the Wellington Trio on May 27
A singer-songwriter with a fondness for great songs, Bruce’s musical heroes include Gillian Welch, Tom Waits, John Prine, Turlough O’Carolan, Dave Frishberg, Roger Miller and Duke Ellington. That’s a pretty…
LEGION: Here’s what’s coming up at the Stittsville Legion
WEEKLY EVENTS Euchre hosted by the Legion’s 55 Plus Club is played every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Legion Hall on Stittsville Main Street. Everyone is welcome to participate.
GAIA JAVA: The Backsliders Bluegrass Band on May 20
Once again we will have an opportunity to turn Gaia Java into a mini-Grand Ol’ Opry when the totally entertaining 5-piece bluegrass band “The Backsliders” comes in again to play…
LEGION: Spring Clean-Up Day, Summer Fun Darts & more…
NEWS The clothing collection bin is in place on the Stittsville Legion property on Stittsville Main Street. It is a partnership between the Stittsville Legion and the BIG BROTHERS and…
GAIA JAVA: Acacia Lyra – Celtic Harp Duo on May 13
I was Skyping last week with a friend in Dublin, Ireland, and we got to talking about Celtic harps. He told me about the big problem that occurred back in…
PHOTOS: Ride for Vets roars through Stittsville
All those motorcycles on Stittsville Main Street today were part of the Ride for Disabled Vets, annual event to raise community awareness of suffering and ill soldiers and veterans. Over…
LEGION: Mother’s Day brunch, Spring Clean-Up Day & more…
UPCOMING EVENTS On Sunday, May 8th a “Mother’s Day Brunch” will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $12.00 per person. Children are half price. Treat your Mum…
GAIA JAVA: Greg Kelly (guitar) with Shaun Brown (pedal steel) on May 6
Greg Kelly has been in the shop many times in the last several months; not only for his own performance back in February, but also on many occasions when he…
First-ever Jane’s Walk comes to Stittsville Main on May 7
Will Stittsville Main Street be Ottawa’s next great neighbourhood street? That’s the question we’ll discuss on Saturday, May 7 as part of Stittsville’s first-ever Jane’s Walk. I’ll be leading a walking…
Launch event for Richmond’s 200th anniversary on Saturday
(press release) In 2018, Richmond turns 200 years young! The Richmond 200th Anniversary Organizing Committee, under the direction of Cydney Green, has been planning events of epic proportions to make…
LEGION: Mother’s Day brunch on May 8 & more upcoming events
UPCOMING EVENTS On Sunday, May 8th a “Mother’s Day Brunch” will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $12.00 per person. Children are half price. Treat your Mum…
GAIA JAVA: Singer/songwriter David daCosta on April 29
We are very much looking forward to having David back in the shop this Friday. David daCosta is a singer/songwriter based in Ottawa, and he has entertained us well on…
Sacred Heart students present Canadian premiere of “Made in Dagenham”
(ABOVE: Shayna Douglas (left) plays Rita O’Grady and Aidan Saunders plays Eddie O’Grady in the Sacred Heart High School production of “Made in Dagenham”.) Sacred Heart High School students are…
GAIA JAVA: Crumble String Quartet on April 22
The members of the Crumble String Quartet (Margot Lange and Julia Sandquist on violin, Mary Young on viola and Catherine Campbell on cello) – started rehearsing and performing as…
LEGION: “High Maintenance” performs April 23
Upcoming events at the Stittsville Legion: “HIGH MAINTENANCE” will be performing at the Stittsville Legion on Saturday, April 23rd starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. Come and…