National Arts Centre

Come From Away welcomes heroes from Newfoundland to opening night at NAC

The opening night of Come From Away at the National Arts Centre on Thursday was a true celebration, complete with a lively on-stage kitchen party

My Ottawa: Erin Benjamin takes us on the best day – and night – ever in Ottawa

Ottawa, Sports and Entertainment

In this instalment of My Ottawa, Erin Benjamin shares her favourite lunch and retail spots, some of the best music venues and local artists on

Star soprano Renée Fleming dazzles ’em at National Arts Centre Gala

All female opera singers are technically divas but, as Renée Fleming proved last night, not all come with prima donna attitudes.

People on the Move: Improvised interview starts a new chapter for Mychelle Mollot

Ottawa, People on the Move

Long-time technology executive Mychelle Mollot is the new chief marketing officer at the Ottawa-based software firm Knak.

National Arts Centre Foundation CEO Jayne Watson takes final bow

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

Ottawa Tourism already seeing bump in interest from Americans in midst of Biden visit

Tourism, Ottawa

The visit of U.S. President Joe Biden to Ottawa could bring an increase in tourists coming to Canada’s capital to explore the city for themselves.

Business leader Thomas d’Aquino launches new memoir: Private Power, Public Purpose

It was an impressive turnout for the launch of business leader, policy thinker, philanthropist and arts patron Thomas d’Aquino’s new memoir, Private Power, Public Purpose:

Jann Arden shines at NAC Gala’s celebration of women artists

Something very special happened at the National Arts Centre Gala on Saturday night. It took place while Canadian singing legend Jann Arden and her musicians

‘A rich moment for you to kind of take stock’: City guru Mary Rowe on Ottawa’s future

Ottawa

The head of the Canadian Urban Institute says there’s ‘no magic bullet’ for the nation’s capital to reimagine its long-term direction in the aftermath of

NAC revives pandemic-stalled shows for mix of new and old gems to lure back audiences

Sports and Entertainment

NAC president and CEO Christopher Deacon says artists have missed the “exhilarating, inspiring, and restorative” experience of performing for a live audience.