Fairmont Le Château Frontenac – a Québec City landmark renewed Peter Kerr January 29, 2016 11191 The magnificent urban resort recently underwent a $75 million renovation. The challenge was to meet the expectations of 21st century world travellers and to retain the historical grandeur of this UNESCO World-H...
META award-winning Hairspray at Centaur; Jan. 21 – 24 Peter Kerr January 15, 2016 5081 Founded on 2011, The Cote St-Luc Dramatic Society won the Montreal English Theatre Award (META) for Outstanding Community Theatre Production in 2015 for the company’s production of the musical, Hairspray. Since...
Céline Dion – using her star power to make a difference Peter Kerr January 12, 2016 16652 Arguably the most famous Quebecer of modern times; Céline Dion continues to use her star power to help others less fortunate. You may or may not like her music – but there’s no denying her achievements within h...
Dominique Anglade – newly elected Liberal MNA has a record of success in business and social activism Peter Kerr December 29, 2015 12212 After having achieved success as an executive with Proctor & Gamble, Nortel and McKinsey & Company, and as President of Montreal International; Dominique Anglade is now embarking on a new challenge as t...
Bernard Labadie, Founder of Les Violons du Roy and La Chapelle du Quebec returns to the podium Feb 12 at Place des Arts Peter Kerr December 19, 2015 5422 After a long convalescence, Bernard Labadie is returning to his role as a Conductor of international fame, and also to conduct the orchestra and choir that he founded, Les Violons du Roy and La Chapelle Du Queb...
Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary as Montreal’s premiere jazz club Peter Kerr December 8, 2015 6113 Oliver Jones, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Ranee Lee and John Abercrombie headlined an 11 day celebration of local and international jazz performers Montreal’s premiere jazz supper club is a very cool New York-style...
McCord Museum’s annual Toys exhibition has an outstanding Circus theme Peter Kerr December 3, 2015 7633 The McCord Museum has 230+ toys in its permanent collection, and the annual exhibition of the collection has become a favourite family event. For the 6th annual exhibition of toys, Project Manager Catherine K. ...
Centaur Theatre’s production of Nicolas Billon’s acclaimed play Butcher is a theatre milestone Peter Kerr November 29, 2015 5931 Perhaps it’s a generational shift, or simply a new way of conceiving a play. Wherever the source of playwright Nicolas Billon’s muse; he has created a play that captures the attention of the audience and doesn’...
Orchestre de la Francophonie – providing important performance opportunities for young classical musicians Peter Kerr November 27, 2015 5352 Orchestre de la Francophonie – providing important performance opportunities for young classical musicians The mission of the Orchestre de la Francophonie is to provide important performance experiences for yo...
Vittorio at The McCord: an artist’s fifty-year reflection of Montreal Peter Kerr October 30, 2015 7536 Montreal has a well-deserved reputation as a centre of cultural activity; with two symphony orchestras, the world’s largest jazz festival, Canada’s most successful Art Museum, and North America’s most important...
