INVISIBLE CITIES NETWORK celebrates its Twenty-Fifth Anniversary 1 April 2026
INVISIBLE CITIES NETWORK celebrates its Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
1 April 2026
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ACCENT ON ENGLISH SPEECH
- Published 2006-11-04 09:34 - (1243 Reads)ANNA FUERSTENBERG
- PRONUNCIATION
- DICTION
- CONVERSATION
- PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PERFORMANCE
Theatre Review: Peccadilloes at Theatre Ste-Catherine, October 11 – 28, 2006
- Published 2006-10-07 13:09 - (2395 Reads)Whip Theatre Presents
October 11 – 28, 2006
Scratch a man and I guarantee you’ll find a monster. -Killer in “Mt. Rushmore”
Cast: Leif Anderson, Stephanie Breton, Trevor Hayes, Dan Jeannotte, Neil Kroetsch, Alison Louder and Kent McQuaid. Lighting: Paul Chambers Set: Mark Buntrock Sound: Troy Slocum Stage Management: Mindy Penny
Theatre Ste. Catherine
264 Ste-Catherine St. East
Wednesday, October 11 - Saturday, October 28
RESERVATIONS: 514-284-3939 or
theatrestecatherine at gmail.com
Wednesday to Saturday 8:00 p.m.
Speed Socializing and Solitaire
Don’t miss ‘Peccadilloes,’ the latest production from Whip Theatre, which is in the last week of its two-week run at Theatre Ste-Catherine.
In keeping with Whip Theatre's mandate to present drama ‘that connects us to the world around us, and stirs the soul,’ Peccadilloes casts a fleeting spotlight, literally as well as figuratively, on a succession of mostly key events in the lives of ‘ordinary’ men and women...
Peccadilloes
Directed by Wendy ClubbOctober 11 – 28, 2006
Scratch a man and I guarantee you’ll find a monster. -Killer in “Mt. Rushmore”
Cast: Leif Anderson, Stephanie Breton, Trevor Hayes, Dan Jeannotte, Neil Kroetsch, Alison Louder and Kent McQuaid. Lighting: Paul Chambers Set: Mark Buntrock Sound: Troy Slocum Stage Management: Mindy Penny
Theatre Ste. Catherine
264 Ste-Catherine St. East
Wednesday, October 11 - Saturday, October 28
RESERVATIONS: 514-284-3939 or
theatrestecatherine at gmail.com
Wednesday to Saturday 8:00 p.m.
Speed Socializing and Solitaire
Don’t miss ‘Peccadilloes,’ the latest production from Whip Theatre, which is in the last week of its two-week run at Theatre Ste-Catherine.
In keeping with Whip Theatre's mandate to present drama ‘that connects us to the world around us, and stirs the soul,’ Peccadilloes casts a fleeting spotlight, literally as well as figuratively, on a succession of mostly key events in the lives of ‘ordinary’ men and women...
ICN Video Presentation
- Published 2006-10-06 12:15 - (1269 Reads)VIDEO Presentation: A retrospective spotlight on ICN and its events
http://www.invisiblecitiesnetwork.org/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=14Brigit's Reel: September 15 to 24, 2006 at the Centaur Theatre
- Published 2006-09-18 07:48 - (1506 Reads)Brigit's Reel
The celebration, in story and song, of the enduring love between an Irish immigrant and a French Canadian chanteur. With the help of a colourful band of musical instruments including fiddle, guitar and piano, a lively musical adventure stretches across the vast Canadian landscape and the 20th century. Traditional Canadian folk music energizes the past and the present....http://www.TheatrePanache.ca
Talisman Theatre Co-operative presents THAT WOMAN, September 20-30, 2006
- Published 2006-09-08 15:27 - (3093 Reads)Talisman Theatre Co-operative presents
September 20-30, 2006
September 20 to 30th, 2006
Tuesday to Saturday at 8:00 pm
Matinees on Saturdays at 2:00 pm_
Geordie Theatre, 4001 rue Berri (Metro Sherbrooke)
Tickets: (514) 875-8873
Adults: $20 – Students and Seniors: $15
Groups(10 or more): $15
Cartes Premières: $10 – Industry: $15
http://www.talisman-theatre.com
THAT WOMAN
by Daniel Danis, translated by Linda GaboriauSeptember 20-30, 2006
September 20 to 30th, 2006
Tuesday to Saturday at 8:00 pm
Matinees on Saturdays at 2:00 pm_
Geordie Theatre, 4001 rue Berri (Metro Sherbrooke)
Tickets: (514) 875-8873
Adults: $20 – Students and Seniors: $15
Groups(10 or more): $15
Cartes Premières: $10 – Industry: $15
http://www.talisman-theatre.com
Sculpture Exhibition in Lachine, September 15 to October 22, 2006
- Published 2006-09-07 18:24 - (1434 Reads)Friday September 15th, at 7.00pm is the opening of THE EXHIBITION OF SCULPTURE (members of Atelier 213 in Lachine) at the historical building of Pavillon de l'Entrepot at 2901, Saint Joseph Boulevard in Lachine.
Exhibiting Sculptors: D.A. Di Guglielmo, Lucette Dion Bazinet, Claudine Dube, Francoise Guenette, Bozena Happach, Lyse Hebert, Susan Hodgson, DeLeclerc, Louise Lemire, Rene Loubier, Gerard Papin, Cynthia Heuser, Rousselle, Marlene Roy, Suzanne Tardif Berberi, Carole Tremblay
Exhibiting Sculptors: D.A. Di Guglielmo, Lucette Dion Bazinet, Claudine Dube, Francoise Guenette, Bozena Happach, Lyse Hebert, Susan Hodgson, DeLeclerc, Louise Lemire, Rene Loubier, Gerard Papin, Cynthia Heuser, Rousselle, Marlene Roy, Suzanne Tardif Berberi, Carole Tremblay
ANN DIAMOND introduces her new book MY COLD WAR
- Published 2006-09-07 05:54 - (87881 Reads)THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY
If you think this could be your story — i.e., if you suspect you were one of these children — please write: anndiamond2002 at yahoo.ca
CLICK on the icon below to read more.
Theatre Review: Gross Indecency, Three Trials of Oscar Wilde, to Sept 2, 2006
- Published 2006-08-24 14:10 - (1655 Reads)Gravy Bath Productions and the Montreal Young Company’s New Classical Theatre Festival
Mainline Theatre 3997 St·Laurent Blvd. August 22-September 2, 11 shows only. Tuesdays to Saturdays 8:00 pm, Sunday 2:00 pm. Tickets 514.540.0774 or tickets at gravybath.com: $21/$18
Gross Indecency; The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
Written by Moises Kaufman. Directed by Zach FraserMainline Theatre 3997 St·Laurent Blvd. August 22-September 2, 11 shows only. Tuesdays to Saturdays 8:00 pm, Sunday 2:00 pm. Tickets 514.540.0774 or tickets at gravybath.com: $21/$18
Creative Writing Workshops with Ann Diamond, Fall 2006
- Published 2006-08-13 07:36 - (1279 Reads)Ann Diamond has developed a variety of ways of working with writers and groups of writers. Details below:
http://www.invisiblecitiesnetwork.org/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=9
http://www.invisiblecitiesnetwork.org/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=9
Introducing George Salamandre
- Published 2006-06-26 01:09 - (1463 Reads) George Salamandre is a writer who, in the process of doing research for her sci-fi novel, discovered and was hooked on the study of yoga. While the world of yoga is still actively present in her novels, she went as far as getting a teacher’s certification and is back from a trip to the Bahamas where she taught yoga in exclusive resorts.
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Stress-Less Solutions with Tamra Steen
- Published 2006-06-15 16:19 - (1547 Reads)WHO ARE WE?
Stress-Less Solutions is…
Tamra Steen is a Certified Professional with 20 years of expereince in wellness: Special Education, Laughter Therapy, Yoga Instruction, Aquatics, First Aid and CPR . She is the "how to" guide in stress relief for CEOs-Management-their Employees- and Volunteers offering stress management (prevention and maintenance) techniques through our laughter services enhancing Life Skills.....
Cheers and Keep Smiling in distressing times,
Tamra Steen
Stress-Less Solutions
T/F: 1 (514) 989-8393
E: stress.lesss at gmail.com
http://www.stress-less-solutions.com
Stress-Less Solutions is…
Tamra Steen is a Certified Professional with 20 years of expereince in wellness: Special Education, Laughter Therapy, Yoga Instruction, Aquatics, First Aid and CPR . She is the "how to" guide in stress relief for CEOs-Management-their Employees- and Volunteers offering stress management (prevention and maintenance) techniques through our laughter services enhancing Life Skills.....
Cheers and Keep Smiling in distressing times,
Tamra Steen
Stress-Less Solutions
T/F: 1 (514) 989-8393
E: stress.lesss at gmail.com
http://www.stress-less-solutions.com
Introducing singer-musician, Jens Christian Justinussen
- Published 2006-05-21 16:01 - (4325 Reads)Download video file of Jens performing his own songs, with guitar and violin
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tiki-download_file.php?fileId=2
Announcing Parallel Lines, by Norah Spie, Braiswick
- Published 2006-05-16 10:18 - (1234 Reads)Parallel Lines by Norah Spie, biography, paperback, ISBN 1-898030-92-8, can be ordered through all good bookshops as a print on demand title. Published by Braiswick. See www.braiswick.com/spie
Her frank style clearly reveals her character, which springs out from the page as you read.
This account provides an insight into the needs and aspirations of this young woman, who in turn is a mirror through which today's Zimbabwean can be seen.
For more information contact Eileen Aldous at Braiswick at By Design, 111 High Road East, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Her frank style clearly reveals her character, which springs out from the page as you read.
This account provides an insight into the needs and aspirations of this young woman, who in turn is a mirror through which today's Zimbabwean can be seen.
For more information contact Eileen Aldous at Braiswick at By Design, 111 High Road East, Felixstowe, Suffolk
Shoreline Press celebrates 15 years of independent publishing !!
- Published 2006-04-10 10:46 - (1474 Reads)Shoreline Press celebrates 15 years of independent publishing !!
Since 1991, Shoreline Press has been producing memoirs, biographies, books of local history and poetry collections by emerging authors. Shoreline is a volunteer-run book publisher based in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec. The over 60 books in its catalogue are by writers from across Canada, from Vancouver to Charlottetown...http://www.shorelinepress.ca
First publication by Trina Wilko: ‘The Lively Lines of Linus"
- Published 2006-04-10 06:37 - (1632 Reads)A great update from ICN member, Trina Wilko. Her first book, ‘The Lively Lines of Linus,’ is an inventive notion, featuring charming illustrations and play on words. It offers fun, creativity and learning.
Theatre Review: My Old Lady, at the Saidye Bronfman Centre till May 14, 2006
- Published 2006-04-06 23:11 - (1804 Reads)From Left: Chip Chuipka as Mathias Gold, Marthe Turgeon as Chloé Giffard and Béatrice Picard as Mathilde Giffard in Israel Horovitz's My Old Lady on until May 14 at the Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre.
Mathias Gold arrives in Paris from New York intent on starting a new life by selling his recently inherited apartment. However, he discovers that his father has bequeathed the apartment to him complete with perpetual tenants: The wily, determined and very commanding ninety-somethng Mathilde and her bewildering and headstrong daughter, Chloe. Mysteries and histories unravel as these three learn how radically lives can change in one short week. In My Old Lady the themes of compassion, forgiveness and loss are expertly woven into a funny, poignant and moving drama.
The Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre, 5170 Cote Ste. Catherine Rd.
Theatre Review by Christina Manolescu
Mathias Gold arrives in Paris from New York intent on starting a new life by selling his recently inherited apartment. However, he discovers that his father has bequeathed the apartment to him complete with perpetual tenants: The wily, determined and very commanding ninety-somethng Mathilde and her bewildering and headstrong daughter, Chloe. Mysteries and histories unravel as these three learn how radically lives can change in one short week. In My Old Lady the themes of compassion, forgiveness and loss are expertly woven into a funny, poignant and moving drama.
The Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre, 5170 Cote Ste. Catherine Rd.
Theatre Review by Christina Manolescu
Theatre Review: Prodigy by Nancy Huston, runs till April 9, 2006
- Published 2006-04-04 18:19 - (1743 Reads)
The Uterine Stage
It is a feminine mystique that informs this play, three close-spun generations of female cocooning: grandmother Sofia (Karen Cromar), mother Lara (Nathalie Stechysin), and granddaughter Maya (Amelia Sargisson), a hermetic threesome — forged by links genetic, artistic and tribal — like classic painted Russian dolls fitting neatly one inside the other, united as one...
Theatre Review by Christina Manolescu
Prodigy
It is a feminine mystique that informs this play, three close-spun generations of female cocooning: grandmother Sofia (Karen Cromar), mother Lara (Nathalie Stechysin), and granddaughter Maya (Amelia Sargisson), a hermetic threesome — forged by links genetic, artistic and tribal — like classic painted Russian dolls fitting neatly one inside the other, united as one...
Theatre Review by Christina Manolescu
English World Premiere, PRODIGY, Persephone Productions, March 29-April 9, 2006
- Published 2006-04-04 08:03 - (1857 Reads)March 29 - April 9. 2006.
PERSEPHONE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
The English World Premiere of Nancy Huston's
Adapted for the stage by Gabriel Garran, Directed by Gabrielle Soskin
Théâtre Ste-Catherine
264 Ste-Catherine East, Montréal Qc
metro St.Laurent or Berri-UQUAM
Tickets: 514.481.1327
Adults $21
Students $16
Groups $15
Recently named to the Order of Canada, acclaimed author Nancy Huston wrote the English stage adaptation Prodigy based on Gabriel Garran's original French dramatization of the novella especially for Persephone Productions. Prodigy weaves the tale of three generations of a family of women who are further united through their talent as pianists, a passion for each other, and for the music they play. This deeply touching and sensitive play addresses the profound conflict between the journey of Motherhood and the burning need to express creativity in other ways.
More details at: http://www.persephoneproductions.org/eng/productions_cur.php
PERSEPHONE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
The English World Premiere of Nancy Huston's
Prodigy
Adapted for the stage by Gabriel Garran, Directed by Gabrielle Soskin
Théâtre Ste-Catherine
264 Ste-Catherine East, Montréal Qc
metro St.Laurent or Berri-UQUAM
Tickets: 514.481.1327
Adults $21
Students $16
Groups $15
Recently named to the Order of Canada, acclaimed author Nancy Huston wrote the English stage adaptation Prodigy based on Gabriel Garran's original French dramatization of the novella especially for Persephone Productions. Prodigy weaves the tale of three generations of a family of women who are further united through their talent as pianists, a passion for each other, and for the music they play. This deeply touching and sensitive play addresses the profound conflict between the journey of Motherhood and the burning need to express creativity in other ways.
More details at: http://www.persephoneproductions.org/eng/productions_cur.php
ICN to celebrate its fifth anniversary, April 1, 2006
- Published 2006-03-30 08:15 - (1240 Reads)
Time: 7pm - 10 pm
Venue: Mainline Theatre space
3997 St-Laurent Blvd, (upstairs)
Just below Duluth
Nearest Metro: St-Laurent, Bus 55
Read about ICN's 5-year history: http://www.invisiblecitiesnetwork.org/tiki-read_article.php?articleId=12
Welcome to everyone who joins us at the next meeting. Please bring any work-in-progress, whether it be music, spoken word, publishing project or other creative work that you may wish to share with the group. We begin the evening by briefly introducing all members present, then scheduling sufficient time for sharing our creative work.
Finally, we open the discussion to any current IC projects, reports or possible new initiatives and action plans we would like to implement. All welcome - we look forward to seeing you there.
Photo courtesy of Yasmin H.
Venue: Mainline Theatre space
3997 St-Laurent Blvd, (upstairs)
Just below Duluth
Nearest Metro: St-Laurent, Bus 55
Read about ICN's 5-year history: http://www.invisiblecitiesnetwork.org/tiki-read_article.php?articleId=12
Welcome to everyone who joins us at the next meeting. Please bring any work-in-progress, whether it be music, spoken word, publishing project or other creative work that you may wish to share with the group. We begin the evening by briefly introducing all members present, then scheduling sufficient time for sharing our creative work.
Finally, we open the discussion to any current IC projects, reports or possible new initiatives and action plans we would like to implement. All welcome - we look forward to seeing you there.
Photo courtesy of Yasmin H.
The Invisible Cities Network...
- Published 2006-03-28 03:45 - (3625 Reads)Celebrating five years connecting writers and artists ...the Invisible becoming Visible
When the ICN started out in the year 2001, on April Fool's day, to be precise, over a coffee at the raucously noisy former "Porté Disparu Café" on the Plateau de Montreal, the idea was to try to connect with other writers and self-publishers, and hopefully to raise the profile of, and respect for self-publishing in the process. Five years later, I believe ICN is making some impact on the scene...View image gallery: http://www.invisiblecitiesnetwork.org/tiki-browse_gallery.php?galleryId=1
UKULA Book Slam @ Divan Orange, Wednesday April 5th, 2006
- Published 2006-03-25 03:58 - (1232 Reads)Book Slam @ Divan Orange
A literary nightclub event as part of the Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival. Hosted by UK writer and music journo Patrick Neate, the evening will consist of bite-sized performances by award-winning novelists and spoken word artists, with space in between for talking, drinking, great music and general misbehavior.UKULA Book Slam @ Divan Orange
MC: Patrick Neate
Performances by Luke Sutherland, Naila Keleta Mae and Kaie Kellough
& DJs Scott C. and Andy Williams
Crossroads, starring Barbara Lewis, June 9 to 18, 2006
- Published 2006-03-23 10:36 - (1681 Reads)If you've ever dreamed of changing the direction of your life, but like most of us, put it off, don't miss Singer/Songwriter Barbara Lewis' solo musical theatre show Crossroads...an astonishing musical journey...
Inspirational, touching, and entertaining...A buffet of musical styles...from Broadway to opera to jazz to cabaret....
Nothing can change the world like a great song. Aung San Suu Kyi
Inspirational, touching, and entertaining...A buffet of musical styles...from Broadway to opera to jazz to cabaret....
Nothing can change the world like a great song. Aung San Suu Kyi
Info and Reservations: (514) 487-8779
Book a Table for this Event, FRINGE FESTIVAL, Sunday, June 18, 2006
- Published 2006-03-22 13:30 - (1372 Reads)THE FRINGE FESTIVAL
presents
THE INTERACTIVE ARTS SHOWCASE
The Canadian Writer’s Society, The Invisible Cities Writers' and Artists’ Network, M.A.S.T and the 2006 Montreal Fringe Festival have joined forces to present this business networking opportunity and arts fair.
"We're both proud and appreciative to be part of this year's Fringe Festival," stated Brendan Ridge, a founder of the IAS, "our first event (March 4, 2006) was a great success and we hope that those who come for the Beer Garden will be equally interested in this Showcase...."
More details and downloadable registration forms
World Premiere: HAVE A HEART, by David Sherman, March 28 – April 23, 2006
- Published 2006-03-02 11:04 - (1712 Reads)WORLD PREMIERE AT CENTAUR THEATRE
From the pen of Centaur’s Playwright-In-Residence comes a comedy that will have you rolling in the aisles or falling off your stretchers depending on your point of view. At last, a homegrown look and laugh at our grief-stricken health system and the people waiting in line...
HAVE A HEART
BY DAVID SHERMANFrom the pen of Centaur’s Playwright-In-Residence comes a comedy that will have you rolling in the aisles or falling off your stretchers depending on your point of view. At last, a homegrown look and laugh at our grief-stricken health system and the people waiting in line...
UKULA Magazine
- Published 2006-02-09 23:49 - (1617 Reads)Ukula has quickly established itself as an independent media source for the artistic communities of Music, Fashion, Literature and Film. The magazine's main aim is to give exposure to alternative and independent artists and movements. The people that we cover will be individuals who have led or lead their respective scenes, had the courage to break free from mainstream trends and as a result helped shape that mainstream.
With 10,000 free issues published on a quarterly basis, and targeted distribution in Toronto and Montreal, our mandate to provide a platform from which to promote leading-edge talent has been widely accepted. The Ukula project has received exceptional support from established artists in their field: from Guy Berryman (Coldplay) to Don Paterson (TS Elliot award winning writer).
We hope that you will join the community, all are welcome.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: http://www.ukula.com
With 10,000 free issues published on a quarterly basis, and targeted distribution in Toronto and Montreal, our mandate to provide a platform from which to promote leading-edge talent has been widely accepted. The Ukula project has received exceptional support from established artists in their field: from Guy Berryman (Coldplay) to Don Paterson (TS Elliot award winning writer).
We hope that you will join the community, all are welcome.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: http://www.ukula.com