It seems like everyone is looking for a piece of escapism these days. Perhaps that’s why the idea of outer space is frequently popping up! We’re seeing integalactic planetary everywhere!
From last month’s Spins & Needles Outer Space installment that featured DJ beats + DIY projects that were outta [...]
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Check out The Guardian‘s slideshow of Lego’s Greatest Moments in History. From reconstructing Obama’s inauguration ceremony to incorporating pieces into runway shows, Lego shows it isn’t just a toy.
And one of the [...]
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The Otesha Project is hosting a crafty event this Tuesday March 31st in Ottawa:
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A Night of Turning Junk Into Funk
This Tuesday March 31st will be a [...]
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Looking for a way to sell your goods this summer in Ottawa? We received this call out from the Council for the Arts in Ottawa:
Wanted – Local Artisans [...]
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We are superexcited because the original pop culture DIY-er is apparently heading to the big screen! That’s right, MacGyver will soon be in a movie theatre near you.

You know you’re a part of pop culture [...]
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What’s baking in the oven? Find out when Spins & Needles hits up Toronto TONIGHT! DJ beats + project making galore! Hope to see you there!!

When: Saturday March 14 @ 9:00p.m. onwards [...]
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Try out this really easy and fun tutorial: make your own album cover!
Here’s what I came up with: 

Warning: this can get addictive! I [...]
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As part of our 4-year anniversary events, we’re superexcited to bring you another interactive night of DJs mixing beats + creative types making stuff in Toronto!
When: Saturday March 14 @ 9:00p.m. onwards Where: Dovercourt House (805 [...]
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Talking Heads multimedia artist mentioned he embroiders on The Colbert Show tonight! You can find more of his work here.
Macaroni, 2006
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