Saving the planet, one CD at a time
Since its inception in 1970 Greenpeace has “grown from 11 activists in a fishing boat to becoming the largest and best-known environmental campaigning organization on the planet,” said John Timmins, creator of the group’s new fundraiser.
The environment protection group has just released a recording of the concert that birthed their group with the likes of Joni Mitchell and James Taylor.
A local artist in need deserves support indeed
The Council for the Arts in Ottawa (CAO), in partnership with the Royal Bank of Canada, will be offering a $5,000 cash prize to an up-and-coming artist in the national capital area.
The RBC Emerging Artist Award is part of CAO’s annual awards program and is designed to recognize artistic talent in the Ottawa region. RBC and CAO said they hope to help a fortunate recipient in further establishing their career.
Concert Review: Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Sunday, Nov. 1
Scotiabank Place
HOLAS and lattés at campus coffeehouse
On Nov. 18 Carleton students are invited to take part in a night of open mic performances, bake sales and presentations of social and environmental issues.
Carleton’s Humanitarian Organization of Latin American Students (HOLAS), is hosting the event in a joint-effort coffee house at Rooster’s, to promote social and environmental awareness.
HOLAS will be partnering with other student-run groups such as Engineers Without Borders.
Each group involved will get a chance to give a presentation on the issues they focus on.
Arkells still thirsty to create music
McMaster University alumni who make up the band the Arkells may have hit the ground running, but rest assured, they remain grounded.
“I think we know where we stand,” said lead vocalist and guitarist Max Kerman, speaking via phone hours before a scheduled gig in Windsor.
The band is currently in the midst of their first headlining cross-country tour, which touched ground in Ottawa Nov. 7.
