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New Year’s Eve 2023 in Ottawa – What’s Happening?

It’s that time of the year again where the pressure is on to find the “most fun thing to do” on New Year’s Eve! Hopefully I can help you out a little with this list! I’ve dug around on the internet and put together a list of all the parties…

Posted on December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 by CovertOttawaGuy

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Announcement: Beavertails Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival Presents “Live @ The Rainbow”

WARMING THINGS UP THIS WINTERLUDE WITH AN EXCITING FREE INDOOR CONCERT SERIESOTTAWA, DECEMBER 9, 2022: The BeaverTails Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival presents “Live @ The Rainbow”, the festival’s free indoor concert series taking place February 3-20 as part of Ottawa’s 45th Annual Winterlude. The festival’s spectacular free indoor concert…

Posted on December 10, 2022December 10, 2022 by CovertOttawaGuy

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Ottawa Event Review: Newsies: The Broadway Musical by Orpheus Musical Theatre

Extra! Extra! Orpheus Musical Theatre kicks off ‘22-‘23 Season with Sensational Production of Newsies! And what a kick-off this was! Newsies: The Broadway Musical, based on the Disney film of the same name, premiered this week at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe. I was honoured to be in attendance for a…

Posted on November 19, 2022November 21, 2022 by CovertOttawaGuy

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Ottawa Event Review: “Forever Young: A Ghetto Story”

The Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC), nestled in the heart of Wellington West, is one of Ottawa’s premiere theatre venues. It hosts multiple shows each theatrical season, which is why it’s a bit shocking that I have never been there for a show before! I’m thrilled to say, that has…

Posted on November 12, 2022November 12, 2022 by CovertOttawaGuy

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Ottawa Event Announcement: Disney’s “Newsies” by Orpheus Musical Theatre

I'm excited to announce that the acclaimed Broadway musical Newsies will hit the stage at Ottawa's Meridian theatres at Centrepointe in just two weeks! The incomparable Orpheus Musical Theatre company will be presenting this incredible show from November 18th to 27th! If you are as excited as I am to…

Posted on November 7, 2022November 6, 2022 by CovertOttawaGuy

Special/Diplomatic Events

The Launch of the 2022 Poppy Campaign at Rideau Hall

On Tuesday October 25th, 2022, I was in attendance at Rideau Hall for the launch of the National Poppy Campaign. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General, received the first poppy of the campaign, which are available to the public as of October 28th. Any event at Rideau…

Posted on October 29, 2022October 29, 2022 by CovertOttawaGuy

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Governor General Inducts Extraordinary Canadians to the Order Of Canada

On Thursday October 20th, I had the distinct pleasure of attending The Order of Canada ceremony, where Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, the Governor General of Canada, invested 44 appointees into the Order. The ceremony saw three Companions (C.C.), seven Officers (O.C.) and 32 Members (C.M.) invested in…

Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 by CovertOttawaGuy

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Ottawa Event Review: “Mixed Doubles” by Bear and Co

Theatre is officially back in Ottawa! I was so excited last night to attend my first show in what seems like an eternity. The Gladstone Theatre is playing host to Bear and Co.’s latest theatrical comedy, Mixed Doubles. I was able to attend preview night, and what a treat it…

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 by CovertOttawaGuy

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Ottawa Event Review: Classified – The Retrospective Tour

This week, I was back at Algonquin Commons after nearly a three year absence! I had missed this lovely theatre, and was reminded of how much I appreciate the quality of shows that can go on there; it provides such an intimate setting. I have seen at least thirty different…

Posted on October 14, 2022October 21, 2022 by CovertOttawaGuy

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Ottawa Warmly Welcomes New Heads of Mission

As many of you know, I initially started Covert Ottawa Guy because I am extremely passionate about our great city; the fact that some people jokingly refer to it as, “the city where fun went to die,” is appalling to me! Not only is Ottawa a vibrant, artistic city, it…

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