Glebe Report

There’s nothing like a monumental road trip across Canada’s west to focus the mind on what it means to be Canadian. I didn’t want to make this very big trip, but I’m glad I agreed. Our 12,000-plus kilometer, six-week summertime journey was filled with memorable moments.

Many Glebites have discovered The Falafel Guys on Sundays at the Lansdowne Farmers’ Market. Their culinary delight is a fresh falafel sandwich made right before your eyes.

Come to 260 Fingers at the Glebe Community Centre from November 8 to 10. For the 15th consecutive year, 26 of the most accomplished ceramic artists from Ontario and Quebec are converging to exhibit and sell some of the most innovative and inspiring clay work in the region.

On a cool rainy morning in June, I walk under the canopy of trees along Craig Street to the home gallery of long-time Glebe resident Larry Katz, woodturner. I had seen Katz’s bowls at craft shows, felt the smooth wood in my hands and heard him talk about his craft.

Imagine a LeBreton Flats where people from all walks of life can live and work affordably and comfortably with access to a complete range of services.The goal of the LeBreton Flats Community Benefits Coalition is to secure a community benefits agreement.

This month, Carolyn Best brings us the story of celery and its root, celeriac, and recipes for salads, and Marisa Romano features Glebekitchen’s mouth-watering recipe for chicken curry.

Books featured this month include Carbon Copy, “a Frances McFadden Mystery” and the third novel from Glebite Ian McKercher; a review of Ruth Latta’s historical novel Grace in Love by Glebe philosopher Randal Marlin; and a roundup of thrillers and mysteries by Sylvie Chartrand of the Sunnyside Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. We also present an essay on the pleasures of reading.

When you buy a new, beloved artwork, I strongly advise you to invest in framing. The word “invest” is intentional; framing costs might seem high, but they are an investment towards ensuring that your piece will show its best and has proper protection.

Our music offerings this month include a preview look at upcoming Sunday concerts at Glebe-St. James United Church; an interview with Andrew Ager, composer of Frankenstein; the Opera; and an article on Faust, the concert and 1926 silent film to be presented by Seventeen Voyces at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church October 25 and 26.