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The Emotions in Life, a book of poems by Peter Köhl
- Published 2007-07-10 11:40 - (1177 Reads)The Emotions In Life: A Book of Poems and Verse
by Peter KohlEmotions, how would you share them, how would you express them, or show them. Express yourself with your own emotions and share with your loved ones.
Enter search: The Emotions in Life
244 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #06-1920; ISBN 1-4251-0163-1; US$28.26, C$32.50, EUR22.03, £14.61
Cantara, a new literary journal
- Published 2007-07-09 22:56 - (1144 Reads)Our new PDF literary journal, Cantaraville, is published by our small press, Cantarabooks LLC. Feel free to pass the link along to writers you know. CANTARAVILLE. www.cantaraville.com
Canadian Authors' Association Annual Writers' Conference 2007
- Published 2007-07-09 22:27 - (1784 Reads)More full details, please visit:
http://www.canauthors.org/conference.htmlCAA Home page: http://www.canauthors.org
CAA Ottawa Branch hosted the 2007 national CanWrite! Conference in Ottawa during Canada's 140th year of Confederation.
THE LOST I, a novel by Choghig Hanssian
- Published 2007-07-03 23:26 - (5163 Reads)Watch Choghig's interview on her book, ‘The Lost I,” on CTV. Thursday July 5, 2007 at 6:00am, 12 noon and 6:00pm with Debra Arbec
THE LOST I
A novel set in modern-day Lebanon
This is stunning writing. It is powerful and emotional, really and truly gripping stuff. It offers a real insight into how people cope in such terrible conditions and what it must be like to have to endure them. The tension is palpable and for that alone the author is to be commended. WN-England
Book design and cover illustration by Shlem Publications
For more information or to order this book:
E-mail: shlempublications at hotmail.com
Montreal Serai Magazine, Spring Issue 2007
- Published 2007-06-25 07:36 - (1490 Reads)Montreal Serai has produced another riveting issue. Here's our link: http://www.montrealserai.com
We invite you to curl to our url and spring to our thing - a heady mix of art, culture and politics.
The Montreal School of Performing Arts/ Express O Theatre performance
- Published 2007-06-25 07:30 - (1502 Reads)The Montreal School of Performing Arts/ Express O Theatre is proud to present Fantasia for String Trio by G.L. Horton Directed by Shimon Aviel
LOCATION: Montreal School of Performing Arts Theatre 3975 Notre Dame Ouest
ADMISSION: $6 includes coffee and cake.
Reservations can be placed by calling (514) 483-5526, ext.3. Tickets will also be available at the door. The theatre is intimate, and seating is limited, so reservations are recommended.
DATES: Saturday, June 30 & Sunday, July 1, 2007
TIME: 8 PMLOCATION: Montreal School of Performing Arts Theatre 3975 Notre Dame Ouest
ADMISSION: $6 includes coffee and cake.
Harassed husband Harry drives his kids to camp while fantasizing improved models of wives number one and two oh to dream the impossible dream. Escape into Harry’s world of imagination as a trip to take the kids to camp turns into a cathartic, fantastical romp.
Haiku from Carve Press
- Published 2007-06-25 07:16 - (1414 Reads)through the raised window
two black snouts
sniffing spring
slim white cigarette
in her hand
a burning exclamation
Montreal poet Angela Leuck's
haiku noir, 25 pages, ISBN 978-0-9783736-0-3; haiku white, 25 pages, ISBN 978-0-9783736-1-0 $12.50 for the set (includes mailing costs) Available June 2007
To reserve your set, please send a cheque made out to "Andrea Belcham", c/o 96 Parkdale Ave., Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 3Y7.
two black snouts
sniffing spring
slim white cigarette
in her hand
a burning exclamation
Montreal poet Angela Leuck's
HAIKU NOIR and HAIKU WHITE
Angela Leuck is an award-winning poet specializing in Japanese short forms. She is the author of Flower Heart (Blue Ginkgo Press, 2006) and the editor of numerous anthologies, including Rose Haiku for Flower Lovers and Gardeners (Price-Patterson, 2005), Tulip Haiku (Shoreline, 2004) and, with Maxianne Berger, Sun Through the Blinds: Montreal Haiku Today (Shoreline, 2003).
To reserve your set, please send a cheque made out to "Andrea Belcham", c/o 96 Parkdale Ave., Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 3Y7.
Summer Solstice Soiree, June 21, 2007
- Published 2007-05-20 09:00 - (1793 Reads)Summer Solstice Soiree:
Open Mike, Open Music Seisiún (bring your instruments), fingerfood and more in the works ....Special Siamsa Guests: Colleen Curran and Fred Graham
NDG Legion, 5455 de Maisonneuve West
$5, in advance (until June 15) ~~~ $8, at the door
Volunteers needed. Please E-mail info at bodhranbabe.com.
- 1. Contact info at bodhranbabe.com to make pick-up arrangements at O'Regan's on Wednesday nights.
- 2. Mail your cheque. E-mail for the address.
- 3. Drop by my table during the St. Laurent Street Sale, June 8 to 11 & 13 to 15. http://www.indyish.com/indyish-art-markets-at-the-fringe
2007 Montreal Celtic Sessions Festival, June 17 to 23, 2007
- Published 2007-05-20 03:03 - (1177 Reads)2007 Montreal Celtic Sessions Festival
A whole week of jam-filled music with talks from some of the amazing people that make the music happen as well as writers, singers and others!June 17 to 23
Volunteers Needed: Please contact: info at bodhranbabe.com
Consult http://www.elizabeth-johnston.com for more details.
Book your early-bird pass for this event now!
Inydish at markets at the fringe, June 7 - 17, 2007
- Published 2007-05-15 11:02 - (1395 Reads)THE CULTURE OF OUR CITIES, Thomas More Institute, May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2007
- Published 2007-05-12 13:36 - (1205 Reads)THE CULTURE OF OUR CITIES
For the past thirteen years, the Thomas More Institute has sponsored its annual Spring Series, inviting distinguished individuals to share with us their insights on issues of cultural or moral significance. This year the Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec has honored us by agreeing to act as a partner in this event. The first four interviews of the 2007 series will take place in the 300-seat auditorium of the Grande Bibliothèque, 475 boul. De Maisonneuve Est at the corner of rue Berri, on May 8, 15, 22, and 29 in the evening starting at 7:00 p.m. (The Grande Bibliothèque is accessible from the Berri-UQAM Metro station.) The Spring Series culminates with a fifth interview that will be held at the Institute’s annual convocation on June 12th.
Details: www.thomasmore.qc.ca
Four Day Spring Retreat, May 31-June 3, 2007
- Published 2007-05-01 09:29 - (1049 Reads)THE PEACEMAKER SCHOOL OF SPIRITUAL HEALING CANADA
presents
May 31-June 3, 2007
For more details, please contact Rosa: 514-251-1511; rosa at bellnet.ca
Download REGISTRATION FORM at: tiki-download_file.php?fileId=17
presents
THE MEDICINE WHEEL OF LIFE
Four Day Spring Retreat
In the Laurentiens - Centre de Retraite L’ErmitageMay 31-June 3, 2007
For more details, please contact Rosa: 514-251-1511; rosa at bellnet.ca
Download REGISTRATION FORM at: tiki-download_file.php?fileId=17
Tales From The Empress – A Benefit Evening of Stories, Tuesday June 5, 2007
- Published 2007-05-01 04:22 - (1231 Reads)Tales From The Empress – A Benefit Evening of Stories
With Montreal storytellers Dylan Spevack-Willcock, Jack Nissenson, Dave Hickey, Sarah ComrieTuesday June 5, 2007 7 pm. Reduced to $5
www.empressndg.org
5560 Sherbrooke St. W. (Vendome metro, bus 105)
tel. 514-885-2846
Presented by Word of Mouth Productions
Drama Classes starting in May, 2007
- Published 2007-04-15 21:21 - (1204 Reads)Come and learn how to perform and have fun!!! Working with an experienced theatre practitioner who has had 30 years experience in both professional and community theatre.
Phone: 514 528-1216 or 514 523-2716
Email: brightspark_productions at yahoo.ca
Rococo Barcamp, the Unconference, Friday, May 18 to Sunday, May 20, 2007
- Published 2007-04-01 14:35 - (1928 Reads)To all wikiers, bloggers, users, developers, artists, academics, activists, inventors, video editors, and other creators who are interested in Collaboration, creativity and Self-Management....the Rococo Barcamp is for you !
When: Friday May 2007 18th to Sunday the 20th
Where: SAT: 1195 St-Laurent, Montréal (Métro St-Laurent)
http://www.rocococamp.info
Union United Church 100th Anniversary, Sunday, April 15, 2007
- Published 2007-04-01 11:03 - (1821 Reads)Union United Church 100th Anniversary
This Documentary Film World Premiere “100 Years of Faith” produced by Anthony Sherwood, an award-winning filmmaker and one of Canada’s most successful Black film actors, takes the audience on an amazing journey through the rich history of the Union United Church and the immense historical impact it has had on the City of Montreal.
MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE TO CELEBRATE “100 YEARS OF FAITH”
This Documentary Film World Premiere “100 Years of Faith” produced by Anthony Sherwood, an award-winning filmmaker and one of Canada’s most successful Black film actors, takes the audience on an amazing journey through the rich history of the Union United Church and the immense historical impact it has had on the City of Montreal.
Everyone is invited to attend.
Blind Dates, a musical, Friday April 13th and Saturday April 14th, 2007
- Published 2007-04-01 10:04 - (1214 Reads)
a preview event of
A new version of a work in progress
at the Dynamic Theater Factory Studio
137 St. Ferdinand St., Suite 222
Friday April 13th and Saturday April14th
at 7:30 p.m.
tickets are $6
By car: St. Ferdinand Street is in between Notre Dame West and St-Ambroise west of Atwater.
By metro: Exit at St-Henri metro station and walk west on Notre Dame to St Ferdinand Street.
e-mail: info at dtfonline.com
Telephone: 514-393-3383
Blind Dates
A musicalA new version of a work in progress
Written and directed By Anna Fuerstenberg
at the Dynamic Theater Factory Studio
137 St. Ferdinand St., Suite 222
Friday April 13th and Saturday April14th
at 7:30 p.m.
tickets are $6
By car: St. Ferdinand Street is in between Notre Dame West and St-Ambroise west of Atwater.
By metro: Exit at St-Henri metro station and walk west on Notre Dame to St Ferdinand Street.
e-mail: info at dtfonline.com
Telephone: 514-393-3383
Montreal's 8th Anarchist Bookfair, Saturday, May 19, 2007
- Published 2007-04-01 04:20 - (1132 Reads)Festival of Anarchy, Montreal's 8th Anarchist Bookfair!
Saturday, May 19, 2007, 10am-6pm
CEDA, 2515 rue Delisle
MONTREAL, QUEBEC
The largest anarchist event in North America.
More details at: www.anarchistbookfair.ca
Theatre Review: Amadeus, by Peter Shaffer, playing till May 20, 2007
- Published 2007-03-31 18:34 - (1957 Reads)Amadeus
By Peter ShafferDirected by Alexandre Marine
Sunday, April 29 – Sunday, May 20, 2007
Don’t miss this opulent and wickedly funny epic production featuring Damien Atkins as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Jean Marchand as Antonio Salieri.
Amadeus
The Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre
5170 Cote St. Catherine Rd.
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 pm
Saturday, 9:00 pm; Sunday, 7:00 pm
Matinées: Wednesdays, 1:00 pm / Sundays, 2:00 pm
Reservations: (514) 739-7944; www.saidyebronfman.org
Poetry Reading at Christ Church Cathedral, Holy Saturday, April 7, 2007
- Published 2007-03-28 11:45 - (952 Reads)14 Sightings of Something Likelike
poems by members of the St-James drop-in center2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Holy Saturday
Christ Church Cathedral
635 St. Catherine Street West
14 Sightings of Something Likelike Book for sale at the event and also at the Diocesan Book Room
Benefit Performance by Persephone Productions Inc. Wed. April 18 to 22, 2007
- Published 2007-03-25 10:08 - (1247 Reads)
I would like to thank you all for coming to see To The Green Fields Beyond. The production gave wonderful work opportunities to so many of our young theatre artists and was extremely well-received by our enthusiastic audiences. It was one of Persephone’s finest moments and all the participants longed for a remount! As Matt Radz said in his review: The company already has established a reputation for excellence and continues to reach higher. Montreal Gazette, November 2006
Performances will take place at Theatre St Catherine, 264 St Catherine St East
Wednesday April 18 to Saturday April 21 at 8pm
Sunday matinee April 22 at 2pm
Tickets are $50 ( with a tax receipt for $35)
Box Office (514) 481-1327
Tickets on sale now!
http://www.persephoneproductions.org
APRIL BENEFIT FOR PERSEPHONE
All proceeds from these benefit performances will go to Persephone Productions, a non-profit theatre company, committed to creating work opportunities for our emerging Quebec artists.The Loves of Shakespeare’s Women by Susannah York
From some of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, a galaxy of fascinating women emerge expressing the many different aspects of love. I will weave these together with some personal words that express my own love of Shakespeare.Performances will take place at Theatre St Catherine, 264 St Catherine St East
Wednesday April 18 to Saturday April 21 at 8pm
Sunday matinee April 22 at 2pm
Tickets are $50 ( with a tax receipt for $35)
Box Office (514) 481-1327
Tickets on sale now!
http://www.persephoneproductions.org
Poetry Plus, April 10, 2007
- Published 2007-03-22 03:10 - (1196 Reads)POETRY PLUS
an evening of poetry, prose, music and open mike
TUESDAY April 10 2007 at 8.00pm
More details at: 514-939-5670
Cheryl Neill - costumed as a crusty old woman, performing spoken word and poetry, or playing her music on the guitar - her work is always intimate, daring and thought provoking.
Katharine Beeman - in Our America, a dreamer passing, her role is to be a visionary, a realist dreaming the impossible.
and others!
Robert - Rythm & Words - La resplendissante B. A. Markus accompagne le poète Robert à la basse électrique
Theatre Review: I Am My Own Wife, Saidye Bronfman Centre, March 11 – 25, 2007
- Published 2007-03-17 23:33 - (1360 Reads)I Am My Own Wife
Directed by Chris AbrahamMarch 11 – 25, 2007
Mar. 12, 13, 14. 8:00 pm
Opening Night: Thursday, Mar. 15, 8:00pm
Prformances: Monday-Thursday, 8:00pm
Saturday, 8:30pm
Sunday, 7:00 pm
(514) 739-7944
5170 cote St. Catherine Rd. www.saidyebronfman.orgImages de Femmes exhibition, March 10 to 25, 2007
- Published 2007-03-17 13:54 - (1342 Reads)Her work will be on display during the Images de Femmes exhibition, on March 10 to 25. There was also live Celtic music during the Vernissage, March 10, 1 to 4pm.
Please see: www.bodhranbabe.com.
Urban Cabaret/Cabaret Urbain, Thursday March 22, 2007
- Published 2007-03-16 20:28 - (1364 Reads)Urban Cabaret/Cabaret Urbain
Thursday March 22 at 8:30 p.m.Club Lambi
4465 St. Laurent blvd./corner Mont-Royal
tickets : $8
Urban Cabaret is a celebration of Montreal musical talent. The evenings are an eclectic mix of jazz, pop and world music. It gives the audience the chance to listen to a variety styles and to discover local talent. The evenings are hosted by a stand-up comic. The Urban Cabaret 's are held four times a year. The line up for the next Urban Cabaret is :
* host Peter Radomski: www.myspace.com/peterjradomski
* Alexandra and the Herrings, aquatic pop: http://www.myspace.com/alexandraandtheherrings
* Anic Proulx, French singer/songwriter: www.myspace.com/anicproulx
* Nathalie Matteau: http://www.myspace.com/lenyab
* The Psychotropical Orchestra 10 piece latin band. www.myspace.com/psychotropicalorchestra