Birks re-opens its historic flagship store with elegant renovations and new high-end Brand exclusivities Peter Kerr October 5, 2018 1142 The windows have been re-opened to the street, as seen here in the Cartier boutique For generations, the Birks store on Ste-Catherine Street at Phillips Square was the ‘go to’ store of Montreal’s elite to p...
Aldo Mazza & Jolán Kovács, founders of KoSA Music Peter Kerr October 3, 2018 821 Aldo Mazza lives for music in general and percussion in particular. It’s his passion in life and his enthusiasm is infectious. Just a few minutes into our conversation, I found myself smiling and nodding in app...
Gabrielle Pilot to exhibit at Victoria Hall, September 27 – October 26 Peter Kerr September 29, 2018 965 Gabrielle Pilot’s family led a nomadic life during her childhood and early adolescence; following her father’s career path in international banking. “We would fly, and my mother and we children would follow by ...
Pembroke Management celebrates its 50th Anniversary Peter Kerr September 27, 2018 1139 Innovation, Insight and Growth since 1968 In 1968, a group of four Montrealers with expertise in the financial services sector established a company to manage the assets of several U.K. based institutional inv...
Jonathan and Susan Wener – sharing their success and challenges; a story of courage, faith and love Peter Kerr September 24, 2018 2786 The life journey of Jonathan and Susan Wener has brought them a wonderful family and financial success; but also two harrowing experiences with cancer and other severe health challenges. Theirs is a real-life s...
Katie Markham to sing Adele’s greatest hits at Place des Arts, September 21 Peter Kerr September 13, 2018 903 X Factor contestant selected by Adele herself to portray her in Someone Like You: The Adele Songbook With two young children, Adele has decided to take time away from touring and performing live shows for at l...
Paul McCartney – still a musical force writing, recording and touring Peter Kerr August 14, 2018 1361 Paul McCartney is still writing and recording new songs, traveling the world on tour – even at 76. He and his crackerjack band will perform in Montreal on September 20, returning to Montreal for the first time ...
Jordan Officer at L’Astral, July 5 Peter Kerr June 30, 2018 1098 Jordan Officer It’s fair to say that Jordan Officer is one of Montreal’s favourite musical sons. We’ve watched his career progress and continue to enjoy his thoughtful and melodic guitar playing and smooth sin...
Whiteface Lodge: family-friendly Lake Placid resort offers a 20% discount for Montrealers Peter Kerr June 25, 2018 1051 Whiteface Lodge We’re happy to report that Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid is offering Montrealers a 20% discount on stays at this luxury resort that is especially well-suited for family getaways and vacations....
Jazz Festival Notes – some quick suggestions Peter Kerr June 23, 2018 743 Jazz Festival Notes With over three hundred concerts to choose from – it can be a daunting task to decide which concerts you’d like to attend. So here are some suggestions, based on conversations with the f...
