Festivals and Events in Montreal September 2017 Edition
September in Montreal keeps the city on the move all through the fall season.
Montreal Neighborhoods
Under Pressure Festival Celebrates Street Arts
Yearly festival dedicated to street art in Montreal features large murals and street dance.
1850-60: The Underground Railroad & Other Quebec Curios
The concept of the Underground Railroad had existed since the late eighteenth century but it was only until the 1830s when its name, part of a code for interested peoples to [read on]
Montreal Highland Games
Athletics, dancing, food, and shopping Scottish (and a bit of Irish) style at the Montreal Highland Games.
1849: The Rebellion Losses Bill & Other Quebec Curios
The effects of the 1837-8 Rebellions when the Canada East and Canada West were still Upper and Lower Canada respectively ran deep, and in some regards, it seemed that some of [read on]
Book of the Month Club: The Women of Saturn by Connie Guzzo-McParland
“When we finally walked out into the street to wait for our ride, I watched car after car move smoothly and quietly with lights flashing in the sleek wet pavement. All the [read on]
The Gentle Art of Punishment Rethinks Foucault
New theatrical production inspired by Foucault’s analysis of punishment and control.
1848: Responsible Government & Other Quebec Curios
Part of the reason why La Fontaine and his team were successful in obtaining responsible government in 1848 was due to the arrival of Lord Elgin the previous year. La [read on]