Arts

Carleton students flocked to the Ottawa Civic Centre Oct. 19 to “Rock the Beat and Rock the Vote” at a special concert featuring LMFAO.

The group, an Los Angeles-based “electro-hop” duo, headlined a show that also featured singer Dev of “Like a G6” fame, as part of an initiative to encourage students to vote.

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Musical talent can come from any walk in life, some of them quite unexpected. For example, Jason Collett worked as a carpenter for most of his adult life.

Every year, the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) rolls into town and brings with it an array of animated films from around the globe.

These shorts and feature-length productions range from funny to heartwarming to occasionally terrifying.

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