Fringe Fest Review: Ephemer-illz Goes Greek
Despite an oppressive atmosphere, Lynn and Carina lighten spirits with their witty and ambiguously amorous exchange of Greek lyric poetry.
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My Montreal Bucket List # 4 : Spend an Afternoon at Clock Tower Beach
Kim Hachey missed Montreal’s sandy beach last year. This year, she made sure she went.
40 and Famished : A Foodie’s Bucket List
Esther Szeben begins her epic foodie journey to cross 40 Montreal eateries off her bucket list.
Indie Coffee Passport Worth Its Weight in Beans
Purchasing an Indie Coffee Passport is a seven month tour of city cafés with hot and some cold drinks. Starbucks beware.
Art Brasilis First Timer at Puces Pop and Espace Pop
Art Brasilis joined Puces Pop this year and will be part of an upcoming Brazilian pop-up shop at Espace Pop with other Brazilian artists.
2 Minute Mania: Fringe Festival For All
A man with a leg for a dick, ladies reading Greek poetry, dancers imitating a washing machine, and a cat with a backpack of toast on it. Must be the Fringe.
Photolog : Piknic Electronik May 25
Fernando Landin captures the total fun in the sun of this Sunday’s Piknic Electronik.
From Childhood to Adulthood in the Circus Life : École de Cirque Graduating Performances
Rich with imagery and symbolism, the two shows featured by Ecole de Cirque de Montreal’s graduating class explore themes of childhood, loss, adulthood, and wolves.
Fear and Loathing South of the 40 : Inappropriate Behavior
This week’s news roundup includes short shorts in Beaconsfield, more on the dangers of London Ontario, and the best and worst of the police.
American Voyeur: Melancholy in Griffintown
A pensive stroll through Griffintown raises questions about the transience of all things.
Photojournal: Elektra / Mutek 15 Launch Cocktail
Fernando Landin hit the Launch Cocktail of Elektra/Mutek 15.
Beaux Degats # 19 : Battling with Spray Paint
Urban art competition Beaux Degats pitted six teams against each other on the theme of photography. This is Fernando Landin’s photo journal of the event.
Groovy, Poppy, and Very Political : Interview with Dan Parker of The First End
Montreal band The First End is as political as it is musical. Frontman Dan Parker talked about how the band got started and how he lets politics and music entwine.
Electro-Dance Innovation: Chromeo Album White Women Reviewed
Chromeo album solid with a fantastic sweep of collaborators on many tracks.
American Voyeur : A Night Out in a State of Delirium
Montreal morphs into a blur but somehow there are anchor points all along the way.
Photolog: Eric Goulet Performs at La Vitrola
Photos of Éric Goulet and his wife performing in Montreal on May 24.
Drawing with Golden Hands : Photo Journal of Vernissage for Daniel Barkley
Magali Crevier checks out the vernssiage featuring the drawings of Daniel Barkley and a book published of his work.
Rara Avis : The Lovely Feathers Sighted Again
After a multi-year hiatus, the Montreal wonderband returns for a short tour and discusses what might be in the pipes.
My Montreal Bucket List : Tasting the City’s Gelato
How many times have you walked past the gelato place in the Eaton Centre and said, “I’ve got to get me some of that?” Kim Hachey took up the challenge and reports on what some of that is like.
You Can’t Do That on St. Catherine Street : Sketchfest Review Tuesday Night
Every group that performed was a hit and our reviewer laughed from start to finish. Here’s a recap of Tuesday night’s Sketchfest.