Montreal and New York Comedians Unite to Celebrate Comedyworks Birthday
Peter J Radomski who emceed when Comedyworks first reopened returns one year later for five shows in three nights.
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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]
AaRON : In Word, In Performance, In Review
French duo talk about their new album We Cut the Night, and then Sarah blisses out at the concert
Louis Riel : Puppeting Chester Brown’s Graphic Novel
Interview with Zach Fraser about Louis Riel, a production based on Chester Brown’s graphic novel that uses two-dimensional puppets.
Giselle : Great Russian Ballet, Not so Great
Despite claims to award winning and dazzling performances, Jennifer says Giselle didn’t live up to its claims. Find out why she was meh on Giselle here.
Interview with collectif 9: Classical Music Done Rock Style
collectif9 is a group of classically trained musicians who decided to perform their works not in symphony halls, but in bars and clubs. Find out more here.
The Artistorian’s Weekly Picks February 16 to 22
Get out of that chocolate coma and check out what’s going on in Montreal’s art scene this week: 5@7 Festival Art Souterrain, pre-opening party Arsenal, February [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]
Dreaming of the Sea at the Montreal Boat Show
Even if you can’t afford to buy a boat, you can enhance your daydreams by going to the annual boat show.
Into The Heart of Black Metal: Montreal Band Nordmadr Releases New EP
Each track on EP has something to offer.
Eye to I: Nocturnal Magic
New column Eye to I features photos of Montreal. The first series is the magic of light at night.
Who Will Win Best Animated Short?
Taking a look at the contenders for the Oscar for Best Animated Short.
Montreal Festivals and Events for Feburary 2016
There’s a reason to get out every night in Montreal in February with festivals from day 1 to day 29 (it’s leap year!)
Hélène et les animaux: animals and humans find their happily ever after
Forget Netflix binges, turn the dial to this warmhearted show about animals and animal care every Wednesday.
Sold Out Igloofest Doesn’t Stop Us
It was a beautiful night when US techno DJ MAceo Plex played a three hour set while Pierre Kwenders held the side stage.
Interview with Simon Pitaqaj on L’Homme du Sous Sol
Adaption of Notes from the Underground revisits Shakespeare’s question “to be or not to be” and what it means to be human. Interview with director Simon Pitaqaj.
Milk and Bone Planning Tour
Montreal duo Milk and Bone may have began playing as part of other people’s bands, but now are headliners in their own right.
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.