Lifelong Dedication: Anne-Marie Brugger to be Recipient of the Spirit of Tony Turner Award

 When it comes to serving the local music landscape, Anne-Marie Brugger is Ottawa’s behind-the-scenes mastermind. Her resumé boasts a long history of partnership with Ottawa musicians, including producing music radio shows such as Hop the Fence on Ottawa’s CHUO FM and Canadian Spaces on CKCU FM. Brugger is the volunteer

Ottawa Arts Council announces recipients of annual Arts Awards

 The Ottawa Arts Council recently announced the recipients of the annual Arts Awards, celebrating the exceptional artists in our community. The nominations were evaluated by a jury composed of arts leaders in the community representing different artistic disciplines. In light of the coronavirus, the Arts Awards presentation event was held

Centretown’s Pressed: Gone but not forgotten

 Above: Whether stopping in for an afternoon coffee or checking out a band at night, Pressed will be missed by all Ottawans. ILLUSTRATIONS BY COLIN WHITE Another pillar of the Ottawa arts scene has shuttered. And in many ways, we are left with more questions than answers. Centretown’s Pressed, the popular café, bar,

Patrick Gordon Framing

 Patrick Gordon isn’t kidding when his website says he’s been involved in Ottawa’s arts community since birth. The founder of the framing business that bears his name was born into a family of artists, both musical and visual. “My mother was the artist in the family,” Patrick reflects. “We were