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Playback Theatre, Sunday, April 1, 2007

Author: Christina - Published 2007-03-12 13:32 - (968 Reads)

Dear friends of Montreal Playback Theater

After several months' absence, we are once again going to be performing on Sunday, April 1 (no fooling!)

This April 1st, come & tell us your stories.
Then watch them played back through the magic of theatre!
Whether sad or triumphant, silly or profound, we can bring any story to life!

3 PM, SUNDAY, APRIL 1st, 2007

Room 212-2, The V.A.
(Visual Arts Building, Concordia University)
1395 René Lévesque Blvd. West
(Between Bishop & Crescent; near METRO Lucien-Allier)

For more info, contact: Vera at veronika.kisfalvi@ hec.ca
Also check out our website: www.playbackmontreal.org

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The Montreal Zen Poetry Festival, March 16th to 18th, 2007

Author: Christina - Published 2007-03-12 12:42 - (984 Reads)

The Festival

“Words have no meaning” is the theme of the very first ever Montreal Zen Poetry Festival, an ambitious and enigmatic affair that will take off the weekend of March 16th to 18th, 2007.

Poets, translators, story-tellers, scholars, musicians, and Zen monks will come together to explore how Zen embraces a paradoxical relationship with language – a relationship which has strongly influenced both Asian and North American poetry movements.

The Montreal Zen Poetry Festival invites everyone, of all ages, to take part in the meaningful and entertaining line-up of events with our lively and thought-provoking performers and speakers.

More details at:

http://www.montrealzenpoetryfestival.ca/engl/html/festival.html
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MAM FINE CRAFTS FESTIVAL, March 8-17, 2007

Author: Christina - Published 2007-03-09 14:03 - (995 Reads)

Fine crafts CONTAMINATIONS: at the Montreal All-Nighter and at the Canadian Guild of Crafts


Weaving through wood; glass becomes clay; pearls piercing porcelain; textiles with transparency... Artists from the MAM Fine Crafts Collective (the Métiers d’Art Motivés – “motivated fine crafts”) cross-breed their crafts in CONTAMINATIONS, an exhibition of combined works presented at the Canadian Guild of Crafts from March 8-17, 2007 – with a sneak preview at the Montreal HighLights Festival's All-Nighter, overnight March 3-4, 2007, at the Place des Arts.

CONTAMINATIONS will be presented from March 8 to March 17, 2007, at the Canadian Guild of Crafts, 1460-B Sherbrooke St. W., Montréal; the opening will take place Thursday March 8 at 5:30. SNEAK PREVIEW: a LIVE FINE CRAFTS MIXED-MEDIA "HAPPENING" at the Montréal HighLights Festival ALL-NIGHTER, March 3-4, 2007, from 11pm to 5am in the Foyer Jean-Gascon of Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts (entrance via Place des Arts, métro-level).

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON:

*THE MAM FINE CRAFTS COLLECTIVE: http://www.mam-montreal.com
*THE CANADIAN GUILD OF CRAFT: http://www.canadianguild.com/
*MONTREAL HIGHLIGHTS FESTIVAL ALL-NIGHTER: http://www.montrealenlumiere.com
*CRAFT YEAR 2007: http://www.craftyear2007.ca
*CONTACT THE MAM COLLECTIVE: mam at mam-montreal.com 514.333.2626


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Book Signing, Ann Diamond, March 17, 2007

Author: Christina - Published 2007-03-08 12:52 - (972 Reads)
Montreal writer Ann Diamond will be signing copies of her novel, STATIC CONTROL on Saturday, March 17 from 2-5 pm at

DIAMOND BOOKSTORE
5035 RUE SHERBROOKE OUEST
MONTRÉAL, QC
(514) 481-3000
(24 bus, Vendome metro)

Do drop by for tea, home-made cookies, and a surprise glimpse of New Age technology, as Ann and her friends at Diamond Books unveil some fascinating new devices – not just literary ones – for transforming your world.

MY COLD WAR, a novel by Ann Diamond is now at http://www.lulu.com/diamondback
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CKUT 90.3 FM: THE FLIPPING BIRDS. every Monday at 11:30 A.M.

Author: Christina - Published 2007-03-04 23:36 - (1116 Reads)
RADIO CKUT 90.3 FM

THE FLIPPING BIRDS
Mondays at 11:30 A.M.

CKUT's Flipping Birds will air DAVID J COX's radio play: 2163 on Monday, the 12th March at 11.30 am

!POEM OF THE WEEK
The Flipping Birds Show has started a new segment, called Poem of the Week. We ask Montrealers to submit an original poem. At least one poem will be read weekly. To submit a poem, poets can send their poem with their name AND telephone number to flippingbirds at ckut.ca In the subject line, write "Poem of the Week" and place the poem in the text of the email. Poems can also be sent by regular post to:

The Flipping Birds
c/o CKUT 90.3 FM
3647 rue University
Montreal, QC
H3A 2B3

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Theatre Review, Bedraggled, Monument National, till Saturday, Feb 24, 2007

Author: Christina - Published 2007-02-16 11:14 - (1135 Reads)

Bewildered? Belittled? Behind? You need a night out. Come to

Bedraggled

Written and performed by Gabrielle Maes
Directed by Pierre Carniaux
February 16 and 22, 23, 24

Bedraggled follows the rise – but mostly the fall – of LA DIVA. Using songs from the opera, musicals and nightclubs for comic flashbacks, Gabrielle Maes traces how a Divine Diva ends up drunk, disheveled and on the streets. While Gabrielle transforms seamlessly between beautifully drawn characters, the audience is captivated by her story, humour and voice. Bedraggled sold out during its limited run in Montreal and was one of the top shows at the 2006 Atlantic Fringe Festival...

Come and enjoy getting Bedraggled.

Four shows only

Opening Night: Friday, February 16, 8:00pm
Run: Thursday, Feb. 22-Saturday, Feb. 24, 8:00pm
La Balustrade, Monument-National
1182 St-Laurent Blvd.
Box office: (514) 871-2224
$15
http://www.monument-national.qc.ca

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The Yellow Door: POETRY AND PROSE READING, Thurs, February 22, 2007

Author: Christina - Published 2007-02-15 08:06 - (1282 Reads)

The Yellow Door: POETRY AND PROSE READING

3625 Aylmer, Montreal (between Pine & Prince Arthur) Tel: 514-398-6243
Producer/host Ilona Martonfi Tel 514-939-4173
ilona.martonfi@sympatico.ca

Thursday, February 22, 2007
Doors open 7:00 pm Reading 7:30 pm At the door $5
www.yellowdoor.org/coffeehouse/spoken_word.html

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UK Publishing Company, BRAISWICK, founded by Trevor Lockwood

Author: Christina - Published 2007-02-14 17:52 - (1420 Reads)
Visit the web site of Trevor Lockwood's Publishing Company, BRAISWICK.

As inspiration and former web master of author.co.uk. Trevor has long championed the cause of Author Publishers. Over the past fifteen years, he has accomplished tremendous things, helping to change the culture for writers everywhere

Trevor's new publisher site is at: http://www.braiswick.com
LISTEN to Trevor Lockwood and his guests on the local Felixstowe podcast at: www.felixstoweradio.co.uk

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Invitation to ELAN’s cinq-a-sept, Valentine’s, Tuesday, 13 February, 2007

Author: Christina - Published 2007-02-11 19:46 - (984 Reads)
Vicki Marcok is the publishing rep on the ELAN (English Language Arts Network) board. She wants to invite everyone to ELAN’s cinq-a-sept for Valentine’s Day – a way for our artistic community to get better acquainted.

It will be held Tuesday, February 13, from 5 to 7 at the Empress Theatre (the old Cinema V at 5560 Sherbrooke West in NDG). Please RSVP ELAN at admin at quebec-elan.org, with Valentine’s Get Together in the subject line, so they will know how many to cater for.

Built in 1927, this beautiful Art Deco landmark is the only Egyptian-themed theatre in Canada, and was once the social hub of the community it graced. For over 12 years, this fine old building has stood empty and forlorn, but a group of committed citizens is working to rebuild and recreate this heritage landmark into a fine and performing arts centre, named the Empress Cultural Centre http://www.empressndg.org

As ELAN members, you are invited to come mix, mingle & schmooze with fellow members and the ELAN Board, and while you’re at it find out what’s happening with the Empress project (mini tours will be given upon request).

Beer, juice & snacks will be served. Feel free to bring anyone who may find ELAN or the Empress of interest, but do RSVP to admin at quebec-elan.org by end of day Sunday with “RSVP” in the subject line to help us prepare.

Looking forward to seeing you there, ELAN Board & Staff
http://www.quebec-elan.org
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"Writing and Publishing My Memoir/Novel" Sat. Feb. 10, 2007, at Masonic Temple

Author: Christina - Published 2007-02-09 14:20 - (1261 Reads)
WARM Writers (Writers Association for Resourceful Minds) presents

"Writing and Publishing My Memoir/Novel"

A panel talk given by George Balas, Irene Even, and Christina Manolescu
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George Balas authored "Homecoming"

Irene Even authored "A Life of the Twentieth Century"

Christina Manolescu authored "Baglady"

All welcome: Saturday, February 10th, 2007. Time: 2 to 4 pm.

This event takes place at the Masonic Temple, Room 703, 2295 St Marc (corner Sherbrooke, metro Guy), Free to WARM members, $5 donation for guests. Reservations not required. Info: Jeanette Paul at (450) 651-7044. Web: geocities.com/warmwriters
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THE LAST BUS TO PARADISE, February 10, 2007

Author: Christina - Published 2007-02-07 13:31 - (1027 Reads)
The Playwrights Guild of Canada is sponsoring a public reading of

THE LAST BUS TO PARADISE

A NEW COMEDY BY ANNA FUERSTENBERG
Thelma and Louise on metamusil; The ultimate Canadian road play FEATURING SOME OF MONTREAL’S MOST BELOVED ACTORS
THE PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP OF MONTREAL
4324 St. Laurent Blvd.
(CORNER MARIE ANNE)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2007
8.P.M.
INFO AT: 514 279 4679
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Scottish balladeer, Eddie Reid, on YOUTUBE

Author: Christina - Published 2007-02-05 21:37 - (1097 Reads)
Posted on

YOUTUBE - A Fairy Tale

Glasgow songwriter Eddie Reid, who was featured on Montreal's Radio CKUT Dialectes Program last summer, discovers the incomplete wishing well of the Clyde Fairy. He lost his wings with the demise of the industry on this once bustling river. Filmed on location at Rothesay Dock, River Clyde, UK, To hear this great song, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sen4NziCzXI http://www.deliverance-productions.co.uk

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Tea & Talks with Author Writer Marcy Goldman, Wed. February 7th, 2007

Author: Christina - Published 2007-02-02 10:44 - (1035 Reads)
Tea & Talks with Author Writer Marcy Goldmanb at Diamond Bookstore

The Kindness of Karma

Wednesday February 7th, 2007
at 7:30 pm

“How To Fall in Love

Wednesday March 7th, 2007
at 7:30 pm

About Marcy Goldman
“The Kindness of Karma” Marcy Goldman is a cookbook author, speaker, and writer. She hosts the Ezine BetterBaking.com, and is a contributor to the Washington Post, Montreal Gazette and Bon Appetit. A pastry chef, lifestyle writer and speaker on the broad subjects from scent, to the business of writing, tango and how to make better bread, we are delighted to present Marcy in an inspiring series of talk and tea lectures at Diamond Books, one of Montreal’s heritage, independent booksellers.

Tea and refreshments, chat and Q&A. Diamond Books 5035 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal “The Kindness of Karma”“How To Fall In Love”
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Making Life Easier for Artists with new Art Services Kit (ASK)

Author: Christina - Published 2007-01-24 08:59 - (986 Reads)

Quebec’s English Language Arts Network (ELAN):

Making Life Easier for Artists with new Art Services Kit (ASK)
ELAN is pleased to announce the launching of the Arts Services Kit (ASK), a new tool on its website for artists and arts service providers.

ASK is funded by Canadian Heritage and goes right to the heart of why ELAN was created—to share resources and contacts between artists. ASK provides a listing of arts organizations, a funding database, and tip sheets on applying for grants. The central component is a directory of service providers in Quebec. Our directory ranges from listings of proofreaders/editors, rehearsal space rentals, relaxation therapists, to accountants who are sensitive to the challenges faced by freelance artists. If you are an arts service provider and would like to sign up to list your service, or you are an artist looking for a service, information on training/professional development and funding, ASK is for you!

http://www.quebec-elan.org/en/ask

Membership with ELAN is free to Quebec artists and provides information on events, frequent updates about arts in Quebec, advocacy, and other items of interest to artists of all disciplines. If you are interested in becoming a member, sign up today.

Consult our website http://www.quebec-elan.org or call us directly:

514.935.3312

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Gryphon Tea Shop on Monkland, NDG

Author: Christina - Published 2007-01-15 12:50 - (5677 Reads)

Open invitation to drop in at the Gryphon d'Or Tea Room

5968 Monkland Avenue, N.D.G
(Villa Maria Metro, #103 or #162 bus direction west on Monkland, get off at Royal Avenue.)

Excellent meals with great 'ambiance.'

Literary events and Artists' Gallery. Telehone 514-485-7377 for more details
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Self-Publishing Service

Author: Christina - Published 2007-01-05 21:30 - (1035 Reads)

Self-Publishing Services, Ghost Write, Business Book Writer, Editing.

Offers self-publishing information and services for writers, and ghostwriters.
Visit: http://www.arborbooks.com
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Ballroom Level 2, New Year 2007

Author: Christina - Published 2007-01-05 21:05 - (1143 Reads)

Hello everyone! Bonjour à tous!

(français en dessous)

We're all excited (the crew and me) about the new classes starting next week! We haven't seen some of you for a while and can't wait to get reacquainted! And there are some new people we're dying to meet, especially the ones who send us funny emails.

My Ballroom Level 2 people: Guess what! We're going to have the Level 2 class on Sundays at 3. Yes, I know it's the same time as the Level 1 class. Don't ask too many questions about how we managed that. There will be two of us keeping you occupied. So, if you've been waiting to put your dance shoes back on, you can do it on the 14th...

The rest of you who haven't registered yet, you don't wanna miss the party! Check out the schedule at:
http://www.hipaction.ca/Eng/classes.htm

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