Trendspotting: Intergalactic Planetary

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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Lego’s Greatest Moments in History

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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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Spins & Needles Interview with Apartment613 Blog

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Check out our interview with the new Ottawa-based blog, Apartment 613. If you’re looking for something to do in Ottawa, this blog will definitely give you a taste of what’s hiding in this city!

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Local Happening: Otesha’s Night of Turning Junk Into Funk

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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Local Happening: Call for Artisans and Craftspeople to Sell in Byward Market

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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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MacGyver Hits the Big Screen!

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.

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What’s Baking? Find Out @ Spins & Needles in Toronto Tonight!

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!!

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When: Saturday March 14 @ 9:00p.m. onwards [...]

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Make Your Own Album Cover!

Try out this really easy and fun tutorial: make your own album cover!

Here’s what I came up with: album_cover

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Spins & Needles Hits Toronto! Sat. March 14th

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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David Byrne embroidery on upholstery

Talking Heads multimedia artist mentioned he embroiders on The Colbert Show tonight! You can find more of his work here.

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