Caroline Phillips

As far as housewarming parties go, it doesn't get much better than the one hosted by Ottawa Riverkeeper on Wednesday night.

The Ottawa RedBlacks players aren’t the only ones who can make a pass: Community leader Nalin Bhargava is in the midst of making his own perfect handoff to a new generation of volunteers.

Here's the great thing about hosting a party at a contemporary art gallery — the space comes with its own fabulous decor. There was wall-to-wall artwork at Studio Sixty Six on Friday night as owner Carrie Colton celebrated a decade of business.

Jayne Watson earned a standing ovation and rave reviews last night in recognition of her sensational 22-year run at the National Arts Centre, where she has risen to star status as a top arts fundraiser in Canada.

Next week will mark the first time Ottawa Riverkeeper hosts a large gathering at its beautiful new headquarters, located at the freshly restored NCC River House on the Ottawa River.

The Ottawa Art Gallery wasn’t about to let an important anniversary slip by without a grand celebration, not when it’s been five years since it made its exciting and momentous move into the expanded new space where it resides today.

It was a night to stop and smell the roses the Harmony House 15th Annual Red & White Food Fundraiser: She Flourishes, a sold-out event that offered its 250 attendees a lovely multi-chef cocktail party surrounded by a leafy plant and floral paradise.

Last night’s Ottawa is Open for Business celebration in the newly redesigned lobby of Constitution Square was one of those special events that left you feeling like, ah — Ottawa has still got it; it hasn't lost its spark.

As director of communications for Ottawa Tourism, Jantine Van Kregten spent 20 years showing off the best of the capital city.

The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) Foundation hosted its popular all-female fundraiser on the gridiron at TD Place, raising more than $65,000 for Girls on the Run with the Ottawa RedBlacks.