Festival du Monde Arabe Covers a World
With local and international artists, this celebration of arabic culture goes from djs to sitars, bellydance to orchestras, fiction to documentary. Check it out.
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MTL à TABLE is Back with a Brunch Menu
Join in Montreal Restaurant Week with meals at just $21, $31, and $41 at 150 participating restaurants.
Through my Brown Gay Lens : Merit(ocracy) in my name
The myth of equality and the reality of equality are two different things for a brown, gay immigrant and other peoples of colour.
Review: Good Reading with Tout doucement sans faire de bruit
Monique Lepage’s newest novel is a page turner with plenty of intrigue.
The Secret is Out on The Beaver Hall Group
First major exhibition on Montreal’s mostly-female 1920s art group is at the Museum of Fine Arts now.
Ron Evans: Teller, Teacher, Elder, Explainer
Métis elder Ron Evans doesn’t tell stories in a conventional sense.
Intercultural Storytelling Festival: Lend Them Your Ears
Now hear this! The best storytellers from Canada and Quebec are coming to town to pour honeyed nectar into your imagination.
The Sport You Must Try: Combat Archery with DodgeBow
The hottest new sports craze that combines dodgeball, paintball, and archery is in Montreal NOW.
Mas Ysa: Nomadic Answer to the Electronic Genre
Moody Mas Ysa won’t tell us about his name (mysterious!), but he does talk about living as a nomadic musician.
Fall Into Yoga: A Class to Fall In Love With
The perfect recipe for the changing season: a great yoga workout followed by a vegan meal or happy hour with delicious food.
What to do in Montreal in October 2015
Festivals and events to put on your calendar for the month of October in 2015.
One Last Night with David Altmejd at the MAC
Sarah checked out David Altmejd’s Flux at the final late nights of the exhibition.
The Frenglish Digest: Sky High Taxes, Drama Queen Construction, Bouchard Saves the Day
The cost of living in Quebec gets every higher between taxes and tolls. Thank the trolls.
Quebec 102: Movies Shooting in Montreal Right Now
Actually, a list of movies and TV shows shooting in Montreal right now.
Quebec 102: Montreal Animal Rescue Organizations
Quebec has 73 registered non-profits that focus on animal rescue and welfare. A few of them are in Montreal and its surrounds.
Heavy Montreal preview: an interview with Chris Jericho of Fozzy
Jean-Frederic Vachon talks to the singer/wrestler ahead of Fozzy’s appearance at Heavy Montreal
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros at Osheaga: When Magic Happens
Osheaga performance of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes reviewed.
The Osheaga Experience Day 2 : The Ending of It All
All good things must come to an end, and so did Belinda’s second day at Osheaga.
The Black Keys at Osheaga: In the Name of Rock
90 minute set by the Black Keys at Osheaga was particularly strong and vocals.
Interview with The OBGMs: Charming McFarlane Is On His Way
Lead singer of The OBGM’s talks to Belinda about Montreal vs. Toronto and his favourite type of venues to play.