Shorstanding Festival Lineup C: Readings and Pieces and Processes, Oh My!
Lineup C’s final performances make for a lovely way to spend Sunday afternoon
To Live
1000 de la Gauchetière & Other Quebec Curios
We continue our journey looking at Montreal architecture by stopping by 1000 de la Gauchetière, Montreal’s tallest building.
Puppetry Wild with the Festival de Casteliers
Picks of shows you don’t want to miss at this week’s puppetry festival.
Photojournal: Montréal En Lumière Free Outdoor Site Daytime Fun
During the daytime, the outdoor site of the city festival has plenty to do that’s kid appropriate and still fun for adults. Also, Hello Kongzi is awesome.
Complexe Desjardins & Other Quebec Curios
In case you haven’t noticed, or are generally just the reckless type, it’s tax time in Canada, meaning if you haven’t started getting your tax forms, you should [read on]
Shortstanding Festival Lineup D : Short Works in Development
It’s a theatre treat to check out short works that range from finished to en route. Angela reviews Line Up D of the Shortstanding Festival here.
The Leaning Tower of Montreal & Other Quebec Curios
The Olympic Stadium in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has the reputation of being a big doughnut-shaped building, a money guzzler, or the home of the Montreal Impact, depending on [read on]
Fashionably, Je t’aime en chocolat
The chocolate fashion shows were a highlight of Je t’aime en chocolat. Jennifer lets us know why you won’t want to miss this.
The Scotia Tower & Other Quebec Curios
Banks like to have tall, fancy buildings. Maybe it’s a capitalist quirk. One such Canadian bank, Scotiabank, like its competitor, the Royal Bank of Canada, has its roots in [read on]
Eye to I: Nocturnal Magic
New column Eye to I features photos of Montreal. The first series is the magic of light at night.
The Hydro-Québec Building & Other Quebec Curios
Outside of the Hydro-Québec Building on boulevard René-Lévesque is a bust of none other than René Lévesque. Sculpted in bronze by Hungarian artist Paul Lancz (sculptor [read on]
40 and Famished: To Sana Restaurant With Love
To the fan of the Okra and Channa Dahl alike, Sana woos.
The Royal Bank Tower & Other Quebec Curios
As we continue exploring architecture of Montreal, we follow RBC to its original Montreal location: the RBC Tower on rue Saint-Jacques ouest.
Don’t Tilt with North Star Pinball
New game bar in Plateau opens with buzzers, beeps, balls, and bevvies.
Late Night Cookies by Bicycle with Baekt
For about nine months, Baekt has been supplying local cafés and lucky people with its amazing cookie delivery service, available late at night.
47 Floors of Emphyteusis & Other Quebec Curios
Ever wonder why the Royal Bank of Canada has its Montreal headquarters in 1 Place Ville-Marie? It started, like most business plans do, with a contract. In fact, they’re [read on]
It Can Be Done: Montréal En Lumière for Under $30
While there are plenty of pricey tables at the gourmet part of the Montreal en Lumiere festival, there are some cheaper options too.
The Mini Vatican Basilica & Other Quebec Curios
In our next stop looking at architecture and history in Montreal, we have a look at Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral located downtown.