Gigot – popular Gazette artist Mary Hughson exhibits at the Atwater Library Peter Kerr December 11, 2023 977 A portion of sales will benefit the historic library Mary Hughson’s art is published regularly in the Montreal Gazette on the editorial page under her pseudonym Gigot. Her art has a whimsical style that is warm...
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at The Segal extended to November 12 Peter Kerr October 28, 2023 1112 For three hours audiences set aside the outside world and enjoyed the music of a generation that was the soundtrack to young love The show opens and closes with Carole performing her hit song Beautiful Photo: ...
Jim West – celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Canada’s premier jazz record label, Justin Time Records Peter Kerr October 7, 2023 2492 The man who first recorded Oliver Jones, Ranee Lee, The Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir and Diana Krall’s first album is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Justin Time Records– the company he founded in 1983 ...
Vivaldi’s Gloria – Ensemble Caprice to perform with Maestro David Shemer and the Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra and Ensemble ArtChoral Peter Kerr September 17, 2023 2052 Vivaldi’s Gloria is one the most beautiful compositions of sacred music ever written. This coming October 15, two of the worlds best baroque musical orchestras will join their musical forces to present Vivaldi’...
Brittany Kennell – from Montreal to Nashville and back Peter Kerr August 9, 2023 3042 After performing at the hugely successful Lasso Country Music Festival last summer, evenko has engaged the country singer as a Lasso Ambassador for this summer’s festival. Brittany Kennell’s career path into co...
Trafalgar School introduces the Jacqueline Angus Healthy Minds and Well-Being Programme Peter Kerr July 15, 2023 1692 Trafalgar School for Girls recently launched the Jacqueline Angus Healthy Minds and Well-Being Programme, funded by The Honourable W. David Angus in memory of his daughter, Jacqueline Angus, class of 1983. Duri...
Orchestre de la Francophonie hosts 71 students Peter Kerr July 13, 2023 1049 Founded by Jean-Philippe Tremblay, the Orchestre de la Francophonie brings together young classical musicians from different countries to rehearse and perform, expanding their musical experience and horizons. T...
Montreal International Jazz Festival – Maurin Auxéméry is living his dream as Director of Programming for the world’s largest jazz festival Peter Kerr June 20, 2023 900 Maurin Auxéméry has his dream job. He’s the Programming Director for The Montreal International Jazz Festival and Les Francofolies, which takes place in mid-June, just before the world’s largest jazz festival b...
Colin Hunter – entrepreneur, dedicated family man and jazz singer Peter Kerr April 10, 2023 5748 After immigrating to Canada with almost nothing, Colin Hunter would become the Founder of Sunwing Vacations, Sunwing Airlines and other divisions including a string of all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Me...
Gabriella Gullotti – managing Maison Principale, Montreal’s première luxury event space Peter Kerr April 8, 2023 4170 Gabriella Gullotti works well under pressure – and that’s an important attribute when your job is to ensure that a couple’s wedding day runs smoothly. It is equally important when company executives are organiz...
