Book of the Month Club: The Boy Detective by Roger Rosenblatt
T. A. Wellington reviews “The Boy Detective”, a memoir by Roger Rosenblatt looking back on life in New York in the 1940s.
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My Montreal: Le Sud-Ouest & Other Quebec Curios
Like all the places covered in our My Montreal series, Le Sud-Ouest has an important place in the history of Montreal. Its story is particularly interesting: composed of [read on]
Through my Brown Gay Lens : Merit(ocracy) in my name
The myth of equality and the reality of equality are two different things for a brown, gay immigrant and other peoples of colour.
The #boxtape Jungle Gym
Tangente’s #boxtape interactive exhibit brings out the child in Montrealers.
Review: Good Reading with Tout doucement sans faire de bruit
Monique Lepage’s newest novel is a page turner with plenty of intrigue.
Your Montreal, past and present
Share your memories in the Montreal en Histoires photo contest and be entered to win a VIP weekend in Old Montreal.
The Artistorian’s Weekly Picks October 27 to November 2
The best of what to do in Montreal art, even if you don’t want to dress up. This week includes a finissage and the 34th edition of Beaux Degats
Interview with Rosina Bucci
Walking into the Leonardo da Vinci Centre last night, I heard the chatter coming from the second floor Piazzetta, where Rosina Bucci‘s first solo exhibit was being [read on]
My Montreal: Saint-Laurent & Other Quebec Curios
Saint-Laurent has its origins in the late 1600s, with the start of land development after the death of colonist Jean Descaries. He gave the land to his three sons, Paul, [read on]
The Artistorian’s Weekly Picks October 20 to 26
Landscape paintings, experimental short films, and public interventions. Get a glimpse of what there is to see in Montreal over the next few days.
My Montreal: Pointe-Claire & Other Quebec Curios
Pointe-Claire, one of the oldest cities in the West Island, really began its development towards the end of the century in 1698. After a suite of deforestations in order to [read on]
Part I SéminArts: Contemporary Art Collectors in the Making
You too can become part of the contemporary art world as a collector. Find out how with SéminArts, an amazing program to give you confidence and knowledge.
The Artistorian’s Weekly Picks October 13 to 19
Check out everything you need to see this week in the Montreal art scene, from interactive art involving packing tape to an art market.
My Montreal: TMI on TMR & Other Quebec Curios
On our next stop in places to live in Montreal, we stop by Mont-Royal.
The Artistorian’s Weekly Picks October 6 to 12
This week, take part in a cinema workshop, learn about performative writing, have some tea and biscuits at the McCord and much more!
That Thing I Tried: Biking to a Castle in Vigoleno, Italy
When someone asks me, “Hey! Wanna bike 10 miles to visit a castle?”, I now know my answer is “Yes!” On a Thursday morning, Barbara (Chicago) and I [read on]
Elections 2015: Who Stands for What, Where to Go, How to Vote, & Other Quebec Curios
Confused about the elections? You’re not alone. T. A. Wellington prepares a guide for the perplexed.
Book of the Month Club: Not My Father’s Son by Alan Cumming
T. A. Wellington reviews Alan Cumming’s “Not My Father’s Son”, an emotional memoir about growing up with an abusive father.
Through my Brown Gay Lens : And My Vote Goes To…
It’s not easy to pick a candidate when you’re brown and gay and your options are Mr. Oilsandman, Mr. Smileyface, Mr. Pretty Hair, Madame Green Activist, and Mr. Independence Man
The Artistorian’s Weekly Picks September 29 to October 5
Fashion, installation, virtual reality and lots more to do this first week of October!