Arts & Culture
Sexual misconduct, Rozon affair front and centre at Olivier gala
Francois Bellefeuille holds up his trophy at the gala Olivier awards ceremony in Montreal, Sunday, December 10, 2017. The sexual misconduct scandal that has dominated Quebec’s entertainment headlines this year
Montreal en Lumiere aims to show visitors the bright side of winter
MONTREAL — If you want to experience the real Montreal, come in February. While it may seem a hard sell given the city’s packed lineup of summer festivals, the organizers
ENCORE PERFORMANCES OF “THE PHILANTHROPIST”
A multimedia theatre presentation bringing the story of Jeffery Hale to life Friday, February 2, and Saturday, February 3, 2018 Back by popular demand! Don’t miss one of two encore
Saint’s right arm to tour Canada in honour of country’s 150th birthday
MONTREAL — A Catholic group says it is bringing the right forearm of a 16th-century Jesuit missionary on a cross-Canada tour to celebrate the country’s 150th birthday. A spokesperson for
Quebec’s artistic scene pays tribute to French rocker Johnny Hallyday
French fan Francoise Dordain displays a flag printed with images of Johnny Hallyday outside Hallyday’s house in Marnes-la-Coquette, outside Paris, Wednesday, Dec.6, 2017. Johnny Hallyday, France’s biggest rock star for
Meghan Markle wears coat by Montreal’s Mackage at event with Prince Harry
Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave the Nottingham Contemporary after attending a Terrence Higgins Trust World AIDS Day charity fair, in Nottingham, England, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Markle is
Ten Strings and a Goatskin Living the Dream
Review by Carrianne Bell, l’Anglicane, Lévis, Friday 24 November, 2017. Who of us doesn’t wish that when we were younger we had followed dreams? Headed off on the road in
Several women seek class-action suit against Just For Laughs co-founder Rozon
MONTREAL — Several Quebec women are seeking permission to file a class-action lawsuit against Just For Laughs co-founder Gilbert Rozon for alleged sexual assault. The women, who have created a
Montreal comedy festival organized by Quebec comics adds Andy Nulman to team
Andy Nulman, a Montreal comedy scene stalwart, is seen Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in Montreal. Nulman has joined the new Festival du rire de Montreal, organized by several dozen mainly
Montreal’s ugly Christmas tree inspires holiday-themed village of imperfections
A 26-metre-high balsam fir Christmas tree is seen in Tuesday, December 6, 2016 in downtown Montreal. Montreal’s infamous ugly Christmas tree of 2016 is one that generated headlines and social
Montreal comedy festival organized by Quebec comics adds major name to its team
MONTREAL — An upstart Quebec comedy festival is adding some major muscle to its management team as it attempts to compete with Just for Laughs. Andy Nulman, a Montreal comedy
Samantha McKinley appointed Communications Manager for the Festival d’été de Québec and 3E évènement-expérience-émotion
Quebec City, November 21, 2017 – General management of the Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ) and 3E évènement-expérience-émotion is pleased to announce the appointment of Samantha McKinley as Communications Manager.
Review: Laurent Paquin – Déplaire
Review by Andrew Greenfield Laurent Paquin entertained a sold out crowd at the Salle Albert-Rousseau in Quebec City last Wednesday. And what a show it was! Armed with a microphone,
Review: Michael Girard – À contre-sens
By Carrianne Bell You may have heard of Michael Girard. He’s a 36 year old singer from Saguenay. He’s somewhat well-known, with four albums under his belt. In the past
