Arts Headlines / December 9, 2005

Blackball branches out from punk family tree   Dave Faught, Ron Lance and Kevin Hopkins remember the good old days when Centretown was the hub of the Ottawa punk music scene.   Folk Music Awards challenge industry stereotypes   Ottawa’s vibrant folk music community is getting a big vote of confidence from the rest of the country. The very first Canadian Folk Music Awards are being held at the Canadian Museum of Civilization Dec.10, giving local songwriters, musicians and businesses a chance to shine.   City choirs unite in celebration of holiday season   Choirs around the city are bringing music to the ears of those ready to celebrate the magic of the holiday season and the word of God.   Theatre group uses fairy tales to educate kids   The Broken English Theatre Company (BET) is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with the Canadian premiere of The Lord of the Wings.   Arts Beat: Is Apple selling you ‘cool’ in the form of an IPod?   Many of you may not know that you could soon be exposed to A.E.W. — Acute Ear Watching.