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Honouring My Hunch

11. January 2010

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Today is a really big day for this girlaboutOtown.   It marks a new beginning. Last Friday, I celebrated with friends and colleagues, and left my cubicle job behind.  “Do what you love and the rest will follow” goes the theory, and I’ve decided to test it.     Images of my surprise cubicle makeover thanks to MH’s IPhone.  [...]

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Ottawa’s Own Claudia Jurt

11. December 2009

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This guest post is by Ren Tomovcik, an arts nerd, writer, radio host, and contributor to several awesome local websites, including girlaboutOtown.  She has very recently moved to London to follow her dreams, but has promised to stay in touch. Ottawa actress Claudia Jurt has a great passion for her art, and it’s a passion she’s [...]

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Remembering

7. December 2009

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A very courageous friend of mine sent me the following over the weekend.  Her words speak for themselves:  Silence is the root of the problem of violence against womyn, not the solution.  Many of us have hidden memories, traumas and pain that create a burden on our souls.  This Sunday is the 20th Anniversary of the [...]

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Neil Young Art – Courage City!

14. July 2009

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A few weeks back, I came across the work of Ottawa native Neil Young at The New Art Festival.  More than any other art work there, his left the biggest impression on me.  I am by no means an expert, and would never qualify as an art collector, but for some reason I had a [...]

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Beautiful Destruction: Art in Favour of change

22. April 2009

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Some of  you may recall awhile back this girlaboutOtown whipped up a few Courage City profiles.  These were short little pieces written to provide just a sliver of insight into the hearts and minds of courageous and creative entrepreneurs right here in Ottawa.  It was my intention to better understand their motivations, share their stories, [...]

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The Man Behind the Marquee: Steve Martin of The Gladstone

14. November 2008

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You may have already heard all the buzz about Ottawa’s newest theatre, The Gladstone, and you may have read all about it here, here or here. Local businessman Steve Martin has attracted a considerable amount of curiosity and attention since The Gladstone’s opening earlier this fall, and the shows have been getting rave reviews.  It seems [...]

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Rémi Thériault – Life and work by instinct

8. September 2008

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Professional photographer Rémi Thériault doesn’t second guess himself.   He trusts his instincts implicitly, and oozes confidence.   As he tells his story, it is obvious these enviable qualities have served Rémi Thériault well in life.  When you see his photography, it is equally evident they are also reflected in his work.  Rémi grew up in Prince Edward Island, graduating with only 35 others from his high school, [...]

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