Going out best bets, Aug. 23 to 29

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CKCU announcer Michael “tic” Houston has been sprucing up the Odditorium, the vintage barn on his property east of Ottawa, in preparation for his annual Barnstorm bash on Saturday. The 19th annual edition of the event features alt-country hero Slo’ Tom and The Handsome Devils in the headlining slot, along with The Reverb Syndicate, Bushpilots, Evil Farm Children, Area Resident and KJ Thomas. The fun includes bonfires, food, free camping, a DJ chill zone and more. Ga