Invitation to join the Invisible Cities Network E-mail List
By: Christina on: Mon 18 of Aug, 2008 [22:44 UTC] (817 reads)

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Upstage on CKUT with Estelle Rosen, RADIO CKUT. 90.3FM, Thursdays at 6pm
By: Christina on: Mon 18 of Aug, 2008 [22:43 UTC] (200 reads)

UPSTAGE: Listen to Estelle Rosen's interviews on the theatre scene in Montreal on RADIO CKUT:

The term “upstage” in theatre refers to the area at the back of the stage, behind the action down front. Similarly, UPSTAGE theatre-on-radio offers an opportunity to those productions in the background; amateur, community, student, experimental, avantgarde. In other words, we give a voice to those in the theatre community that might otherwise not be heard.

Since June 30, 1995, UPSTAGE has been exploring all aspects of the world of theatre. From stage elements as lighting and set design to panel discussions on the role of theatre critics, and conversations with actors, directors and playwrights.

In that time, it's been most gratifying to be part of the ever evolving Montreal theatre world. It's been my pleasure to have played some small part in making people aware of the abundance of excellent talent.

By making theatre more accessible to those who are not regular theatregoers, we hope to increase audience interest, particularly for lesser known productions. Estelle Rosen

LISTEN TO PAST PROGRAMS AT

http://secure.ckut.ca/cgi-bin/ckut-grid.pl?action=showaudio&show=thursday,18:00

VISIT EROSEN PRODUCTIONS

http://www.listen.to/estellerosen

OPEN HOUSE & BOOK SALE at TMI, Saturday, September 6, 2008
By: Christina on: Mon 18 of Aug, 2008 [22:42 UTC] (26 reads)

OPEN HOUSE & BOOK SALE:

Saturday September 6 - 10am to 4pm

ART EXHIBITION

Vernissage Wednesday September 10 – 5pm to 8pm
Exhibition Thursday September 11 to 19 – 11am to 6pm

44th Exhibition and Sale of Art by Contemporary Professional Quebec Artists and a special retrospective of the works of the late Sarah Gersovitz. Thomas More Institute, 3405 Atwater, 514-935-9585. http://www.thomasmore.qc.ca

One day screenwriting workshop with Elizabeth Johnston, 6 Sept, 2008
By: Christina on: Mon 18 of Aug, 2008 [02:31 UTC] (22 reads)

One-Day Screenwriting Course with Elizabeth Johnston

Writer and Concordia University instructor Elizabeth Johnston will be giving a one-day basic screenwriting seminar this September. You’ll come away with the tools to transform that great idea into a screenplay. During the day, we cover the gamut — character, dialogue, setting, structure, and more. Plus, you’ll receive a folder chock full of useful handouts.

WHEN: 6 Sept. 2008
TIME: 9:30am to 4:30pm
WHERE: Mile End
FEE: $125
PRE-REQUISITE: A passion for writing.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3 Sept, 2008

To register

Visit http://explore-the-possibilities.com

Introducing Annie Comptois
By: Christina on: Thu 07 of Aug, 2008 [01:46 UTC] (32 reads)

« Une voix suave, une passion enivrante et une personnalité pétillante!»

^Annie est une artiste dans l'âme : c’est avec son père qu’elle a fait ses premiers pas dans la chanson alors qu’il l’accompagnait à la guitare. À 8 ans, on a décelé son talent alors qu’elle faisait ses débuts dans une chorale.

Gîte Le Grand Détour, hostel style lodgings, Quebec City vicinity
By: Christina on: Tue 29 of Jul, 2008 [15:40 UTC] (49 reads)

The house and farm serve the mission of welcoming people ....to a hostel style lodgings and work exchange. Presently we are 3 residents, many guests, at last count 150 visitors have spent a night or more, left their mark, found a place in my heart, since July 2004. Last Christmas was celebrated with a rotating flurry of visitors and residents and relatives and strangers - all sharing the fun and music of camaraderie.

Jennifer Ottaway c/o Gîte Le Grand Détour

1578 Côte Leclerc, St Laurent de L'Île d'Orléans,
Québec, Canada G0A 3Z0
(418) 828-2041

Words Alive: Second Annual Literary Festival, Sept 21, 2008
By: Christina on: Thu 17 of Jul, 2008 [02:27 UTC] (60 reads)

Second Annual Words Alive Literary Festival

http://www.wordsalive.ca

Wise Men of Chelm, Yiddish, Saidye Bronfman Centre, June 11- July 3; 6th, 2008
By: Christina on: Tue 24 of Jun, 2008 [01:31 UTC] (269 reads)

The Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre & Reitmans (Canada) Limited present
The Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre Production of

The Wise Men of Chelm

By Abraham Shulman
Music by Eli Rubinstein
Directed by Bryna Wasserman/Audrey Finkelstein
Musical Director Nick Burgess
Choreographer Lorna Wayne

Presented in Yiddish with English and French Supertitles

June 11- July 3, 2008

Additional show added, July 6, 2pm

http://www.segalcentre.org

From left: Michelle Heisler, Nick Burgess, Kenny Stein, Adina Katz and Sam Stein. Photographer: Randy Cole

Watch a GREAT video clip from the production on The Gazette web site:

http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/features/video/index.html#

Hurry! The current production of ‘The Wise Men of Chelm,’ in Yiddish, wraps up the summer theatre season at the Segal Centre for the Performing Arts. The performance is for everyone: as in previous Yiddish-speaking productions, instantaneous supertitles in French and English are provided overhead.

Meanwhile, as you’d expect, the backdrop to the story resembles the ever-constant ‘Shtetl’, but this time it’s situated on some mythic mountainside where God's angel mistakenly dropped a sackful of foolishness over the inhabitants of a remote town. It’s a tale in which Yiddish tradition finds ample scope for its classic self-deprecating humour; witness the term for dolt or bungler, the inverse hero or the ‘schlemiel...’

Click READ MORE for Theatre Review by Christina Manolescu

Call for storytellers: TALE SPIN! with DeAnne Smith, Thurs, June 26, 2008
By: Christina on: Sun 22 of Jun, 2008 [16:53 UTC] (127 reads)

Comedian DeAnne Smith presents Tale Spin!, a new, monthly storytelling series kicking off at 8 p.m. on June 26th at Cagibi (5490 St. Laurent). This month's theme is "the law." Featured performers include writer/actor Jason Whiting, who recently completed his first novel, comedian Asaf Gerchak, an organizer of the popular, weekly Comedy OFF The Main series, and writer Nairne Holtz, who The Globe and Mail identified as "a writer to watch."

DeAnne would like to invite comedians, writers, spoken word artists, improvisers, actors and anyone with a good story to tell to perform in the series. .

The next show dates are July 24 and August 21

If you'd like to be notified of upcoming themes and considered for the show, please send your email address to

Comideanne@gmail.com

TALE SPIN!

A new novel by Pierre Lasry: DON JUAN ET LES MOULINS A VENT
By: Christina on: Sun 22 of Jun, 2008 [16:52 UTC] (104 reads)

Author and film-maker, Pierre Lasry, has just published his new book in French:

DON JUAN ET LES MOULINS A VENT

Watch a video interview with the author at

http://editionsdumarais.ca

Village of the Heart, by Barbara Sala
By: Christina on: Sun 22 of Jun, 2008 [16:51 UTC] (113 reads)

Village of the Heart

by Barbara Sala

Searching for her parents in a fire storm, Tipheret is assisted by a talking stick, a kettle, toy houses, and the Loving Heart. An enigmatic tale, dramatically illustrated with the author's colourful naïve paintings...

Direct link to Village of the Heart

http://www.trafford.com/07-2040

Barbara Sala's web site:

http://www.barbarasala.com

MONTREAL SERAI MAGAZINE, SUMMER ISSUE, 2008
By: Christina on: Sun 22 of Jun, 2008 [16:50 UTC] (161 reads)

Here's Montreal Serai's latest issue!

BRINGING THE MARGINS TO THE CENTRE. Our forthcoming issue is on the theme of Does cinema change... We're inviting enthusiasts, critics and filmmakers to submit! Contact us through our web site

http://www.montrealserai.com

Invitation to an online book launch, from Raquel Rivera
By: Christina on: Sun 22 of Jun, 2008 [16:00 UTC] (416 reads)

Hello good citizens of Invisible Cities Network

2007 has been an exciting year for me with the publication of my first two books for children. Before the year ended I wanted to celebrate their release with friends, family and colleagues both near and far. So I hope you'll come visit my online book launch for

"Arctic Adventures: Tales from the Lives of Inuit Artists" and "Orphan Ahwak".

Author Raquel Rivera reading from her books on Youtube:

http://www.imho-reviews.com/opinion/266_0_1_0_C
http://www.imho-reviews.com/opinion/262_0_1_0_C
http://www.imho-reviews.com
In My Hysterical Opinion: books, music and dvds too

Illumination Graphics
By: Christina on: Sun 22 of Jun, 2008 [16:00 UTC] (105 reads)

Graphic design services

http://www.illuminationgraphics.com

BEST OF THE FRINGE FEST PICKS, MONTREAL 2008
By: Christina on: Sat 21 of Jun, 2008 [16:54 UTC] (225 reads)

You are invited to visit PAT DONNELLY's STAGE AND PAGE BLOG on the Gazette web site at:

http://communities.canada.com/montrealgazette/blogs/stageandpage/default.aspx

BEST OF THE FRINGE PICKS 2008

The Tricky Part

A true story by playwright, Martin Moran. Actor, Peter Hayes, of Hearts and Eyes Collective revisits the memories of a childhood interrupted; it's a story told with sensitivity, artistry, wisdom and astonishing candour. An oft travelled and roundabout journey of guilt, remorse, blame and forgiveness, painstakingly nuanced in its recollections. A one-of-a-kind performance. http://www.montrealfringe.ca/en/spectacles/the-tricky-part

Performance by jem rolls:

HOW I STOPPED WORRYING AND LEARNT TO LOVE THE MALL

This is British wit in a class all its own! A poetic and philosophical cosmic rant, taking in this century’s consumer culture, the environment, poverty and affluence, supermarket queues, consumer packaging, sliced bread, big box stores, God and/or the absence of, the evolution and fate of the human race…and of the planet. Jem Rolls scrutinizes what is most simple and mundane, and from it he excavates a universe.
http://montrealfringe.ca/en/spectacles/jem-rolls-how-i-stopped-worrying-and-learnt-to-love-the-mall

BETWEEN TAKEOFF AND LANDING

Michael Walsh was on his way home to New York City when his plane was rerouted to Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001. In a performance that’s riveting as well as entertaining, he offers a moment-by-moment recollection of the ‘backstory’ to those momentous few days. Walsh is a great impersonator of the people he met during that time ‘in between.’ It’s a page in history, recreated as personal and collective theatre. http://montrealfringe.ca/en/spectacles/between-takeoff-and-landing

'BETH

A modern-day mirror-image remake of Shakespeare’s classic, Macbeth. Superbly acted, full of suspense, mystery and intrigue. http://www.montrealfringe.ca/en/spectacles/beth

THIS HOUR HAS 88 YEARS

A retrospective speed trip through the 20th century and millennium, narrated via story, dance and song. Sizzling with energy; clever, inventive, entertaining and moving, as well as being absolutely hilarious. Jam-packed with anecdotal snippets of history and popular culture. A great collaborative performance from a super talented cast! http://montrealfringe.ca/en/spectacles/this-hour-has-88-years

MORE INFO, BOX OFFICE
http://www.montrealfringe.ca
Or call: 514-849-3378

Review by Christina Manolescu, Invisible Cities Network

http://www.InvisibleCitiesNetwork.org

Fringe Fest notables, Montreal 2008
By: Christina on: Sat 21 of Jun, 2008 [16:53 UTC] (164 reads)

Fringe Festival Notables

I don’t know where here is

Jessica Rose portrays a mentally and physically infirm young woman whose mind is brilliant and delusional, lucid and cunning. She has an innate sense of what is ‘normal’ and also the tragic conviction that this desired state of ‘normal’ is never to be hers. In a forceful and dynamic performance, she acts out the abject helplessness and conscious tyranny of the invalid. It's an intelligent and witty script, conscious of its own sustained cleverness: a verbal roller coaster and exhaustive journey through the agonies of the heart and lost labyrinth of the mind. http://montrealfringe.ca/en/spectacles/i-dont-know-where-here-is

Songs of an immigrant in Paris

This is a soulful evocation of Paris, tasteful, sober, elegant and spare. Marni Rice exhibits a masterly command of languages, accents and astute impersonations: Portuguese immigrants, Russian exiles, and native Parisians with guttural tones and rough-diamond manners. In this performance, choreographed transitions lead smoothly from scene to scene and from song to song. Although a native New Yorker, Rice definitely looks the part of the quintessential ‘gamin de Paris.’ In character, of course, she wields a marvellous accordion with mother-of-pearl glittering keys. Gifted with a textured, flexible and evocative voice, Rice interprets songs that are both obscure and familiar, tragic, romantic and uplifting: as she says, in homage to her years spent living in Paris. Rice’s recurring narrative is the soul-immigrant’s quest for a place to be, to become, to connect and to settle: the cosmic quest of the century, given the migration of populations world wide. http://montrealfringe.ca/en/spectacles/songs-immigrant-tales-parischansons-d%E2%80%99une-immigree-contes-de-paris

Fringe Fest 'asides' Montreal 2008
By: Christina on: Sat 21 of Jun, 2008 [16:53 UTC] (112 reads)

Find me a primitive man

Visiting from the UK, Marysia brings a suitcase full of ‘royal’ jokes, risqué anecdotes and ditsy lamentations on her quest to find true romance abroad. Her ‘Piaf’ re-creations are atmospheric and heartfelt, but the mood and tone of the performance switches as erratically as the English weather from juvenile to bland, distracted to disjointed, romantic to ribald, which is fine as long as it’s subtle or witty. Sadly, the celebrated British wit falls short of its potential this time around. Marysia is both attractive and engaging, and she would do well to ditch the distracting bagful of props and cease disappearing behind the stage curtains at odd moments and focus instead on staying in touch with her audience, which (with more thoughtful content, smoother transitions and polish) she could succeed in doing. In any case, welcome to Montreal, Marysia, we hope you enjoy your stay.

MONTREAL FRINGE FESTIVAL 2008, June 12 to June 22, 2008
By: Christina on: Fri 06 of Jun, 2008 [17:22 UTC] (181 reads)

18th Annual Montreal Fringe Festival

The ever growing Montreal Fringe Festival embarks on its 18th year. Hundreds of eclectic events, shows and performances:

June 12 to June 22, 2008

Details

http://www.montrealfringe.ca
http://montrealfringe.ca/node/187

DAILY SCHEDULE

http://montrealfringe.ca/en/horaire
514.849.FEST (3378)

Call for performers, spoken word artists, for Sunday, June 15, 2008
By: Christina on: Sun 01 of Jun, 2008 [19:01 UTC] (133 reads)

Call for performers, spoken word artists for upcoming ICN Networking Performance Event

If you would like to be part of the entertainment
Sunday, JUNE 15, 2008
Time: 4pm to 7pm
please contact David Cox at
david_jcox@yahoo.com

Performing at the recent 7th ICN Anniversary, April 1, 2008 Alexandra (and the Herrings) and Kim Bourgeois. Photo, courtesy Rosemary Turpin

JUNE VENUE

Benelux Brewpub & Café
245 W. Sherbrooke St.
Nearest metro, Place des Arts
Montreal, Phone: (514) 543-9750

Hope to see you all there!

Exposition de Dominique Beauregard, galerie virtuelle
By: Christina on: Tue 13 of May, 2008 [14:05 UTC] (149 reads)

Vous êtes cordialement invités à visiter en avant première l'exposition

Dominique Beauregard

sur notre site Art&Culture Laurentides.

Accédez à la galerie virtuelle.

DOMINIQUE BEAUREGARD

Dominique Beauregard's web site

http://www.dbeauregard.com/liens/index.html

A series of fabulous and whimsical images, created with exceptional artistry, and evoking an imaginary world all its own!

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