To Consider
Name George Washington or Thomas Jefferson as one of the important figures of the American Revolution, but it does seem that somehow, a lot of the action leads back to [read on]
December Festivals and Events in Montreal 2016
Montreal 2016 in December is markets, music, and merry making. Check out the list of festivals and other events here.
Portraits: A Sunny Morning with Mariloup Wolfe
Jennifer Guillet meets up to interview actress and director Mariloup Wolfe and ends up feeling like they’ve known each other forever.
1775: The (American) Giant Awakens & Other Quebec Curios
The first battle of the American Revolution was that of Lexington and Concord, fought in 1775. These battles occurred in April, right on the heels of Paul Revere and [read on]
1774: The Quebec Act & Other Quebec Curios
In most respects, the Quebec Act (Acte de Québec) was a consolidation of reforms and tolerances pushed by Guy Carleton during his time as Governor of Quebec. The Act would [read on]
1768-1773: The Baron in Waiting & Other Quebec Curios
Military man Guy Carleton was one of the men who had power thrust upon him: at the time of his appointment as Governor of Quebec, his experiences had been chiefly military. [read on]
This Weekend : Montreal Indie Games Invading MIGS
Largest east coast indie games event has plenty of local talent showing its latest.
Through My Brown Gay Lens — Half a Step and an Election
Watching the US election brings to mind questions about the changing world we live in.
“Welcome to the Refugee Hotel”: A Review
When I heard about Teesri Duniya Theatre’s The Refugee Hotel, I knew I absolutely wanted to see it. As someone who is interested in history, the arts, and how they can [read on]
1764: Return of the Acadians & Other Quebec Curios
The British authorities were the ones that ordered the mass deportation of the Acadians starting in 1755, but they would also be the ones to allow their returns. Deportations [read on]
Now Eat This: Vegan Festival 2016
Food isn’t the only reason to check out the vegan festival at Marche Bonsecours this weekend
Book of the Month Club: A Sudden Light by Garth Stein
T. A. Wellington reviews Garth Stein’s novel “A Sudden Light”.
1763-4: Along Comes Murray & Other Quebec Curios
Though British occupation should have only started following the Treaty of Paris, the British would be quick in setting up people to rule the colony as interim leaders to [read on]
1763: The Royal Proclamation & Other Quebec Curios
While King George III is unfortunately known as the tyrant who lost the Thirteen Colonies and who suffered from at least two bouts of mental illness, re-evaluations of this [read on]
The Artistorian’s Picks of the Week: October 14 to 20
Cabaret DadaMomentum, event La Sala Rossa, October 14 @ 8 PM La Sala Rossa is celebrating dada’s centennial with an evening of theatre, music, mime, abstraction, poetry [read on]
1763: The Treaty of Paris & Other Quebec Curios
While the surrender of Montreal is commonly regarded as the de facto end of the Seven Years’ War, the war would in fact continue on for another three years. This is due to [read on]
1760: The Capitulation of Montreal & Other Quebec Curios
After the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, in which both the English and the French commanders died, both sides continued taking up their arms and fighting each other. With [read on]
Book of the Month Club: The Girl Who Couldn’t Read by John Harding
“…on one occasion as I walked through the room I was stopped dead in my tracks when a lone voice rang out the words of ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’ clear as [read on]
1759: Here Died Wolfe Victorious & Other Quebec Curios
The Plains of Abraham, though such a significant battle to Quebec history, was short even by contemporary standards. Lasting only about fifteen minutes, with British general [read on]