Fringe Festival 2016 : Lyla’s Picks
Lyla McQueen Shah shares her picks from the Montreal Fringe For All.
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Me and You : First Generation Immigrant Problems
Translated show at the MAI an imperfect reflection on the problems of being a first generation immigrant to Quebec.
La démolition familiale: Dreams of Demolition
Patrick Damien’s documentary lets us peek into the lives of two families who have participated in Bellechasse’s Demolition Derby for generations.
Quebec’s Aboriginals, Part I & Other Quebec Curios
On our journey through Quebec history, we take a look at Quebec’s eleven aboriginal groups.
Aboriginal Communities: Demystifying Terminology & Other Quebec Curios
We take a look at the vocabulary surrounding Canada’s First Nations and Inuit communities.
A Nod Towards Quebec Prehistory & Other Quebec Curios
We explore what Quebec was like in its prehistory stage, up until the First Nations who settled in the area.
Fear and Loathing South of the 40 : Grilled Cheese Debate Gets Hot
When you cook grilled cheese, is it butter in the pan or on the bread? Only one can win in Thunderdome.
Fear and Loathing South of the 40 : Death Comes for Us All
Many died. Rabbits pooped. These events are not necessarily related.
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.
Book of the Month Club: La politique dans la peau by John Parisella
Part autobiography, part memoir, John Parisella’s latest book takes a retrospective look about Quebec politics from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Top Five Demos of Montreal from 2015
Assault your ears for the new year (or rock out with yer…) . Chris Aitkens picks his top five demos from Montreal’s punk and thrash scene.
The Frenglish Digest Round Up
A year of oppositions: Nieto vs. Trudeau, Uber vs. UberX, Coderre vs. Canada Post, and Couillard vs. The Common Front
Photojournal: Pick Your Gifts at the Salon des Métiers d’Art
Still looking for one-of-a-kind gifts. The Salon des Métiers d’Art probably has something for you. Here are some of the vendors you can find there.
Play Readings in the Pipeline
Angela fills us in on this theatrical gem in the city that gives the most promising plays a staged reading.
Solos Festival – Night 2 – En français!
Winner of the French language production at the Fringe Festival as well as a show of puppetry promise to capture your total attention.
Film Review: Maman? Non Merci
Film about infrequently discussed topic about why women choose not to have children despite social pressure covered in film.
Local Gin Steps Up Your Holiday Cocktail
Shaken, stirred, and gladly sipped, Gin Neige takes local products and flavours to make a superior liquor.
Cooking Made Easy with MissFresh
Delivery service brings produce to you, prepared for cooking, complete with recipes. It’s also delicious. Read here…