Just For Laughs – when the world of comedy comes to Montreal The Montrealer July 10, 2019 99 The 2019 lineup for the largest comedy festival in the world is impressive; and we’ll have a look at the always popular Galas that take place in Place des Arts’ Salle Wilfrid Pelletier. We’ll also give you an o...
The Montreal International Jazz Festival will celebrate its 40th Anniversary from June 27 to July 6 Peter Kerr June 17, 2019 135 “There’ll be music, sweet music; there’ll be music in the air...” The lyrics of the Martha & The Vandellas hit song Dancin’ In The Streets captures the spirit on Montreal’s Jazz Festival We refer to the Ja...
The Montreal Chamber Music Festival begins with the extraordinary Gregory Charles Shira Gilbert May 14, 2019 297 Editor’s Note: In our April issue, we provided a complete schedule of the performances The Montreal Chamber Musical Festival. This month, we’re adding more information about the Festival the kicks off Montreal’...
Gino Vannelli – Montreal’s favourite son returns to Place des Arts Peter Kerr April 24, 2019 367 “I remember those crazy nights in Montreal…” – the opening lyrics to I Just Wanna Stop still excite audiences around the world. Gino Vannelli will be returning to his native Montreal for a very special homecom...
Nannette de Gaspé Beaubien – goes to The Oscars and her unique products create a media buzz Peter Kerr March 16, 2019 557 Montreal entrepreneur Nannette de Gaspé Beaubien has developed a unique line of natural skin care products, two of which were selected by The Academy Awards to be included in the ‘swag bag’ given to all Oscar n...
Lisa Rubin – living her dream at the Segal Centre for the Performing Arts Peter Kerr February 15, 2019 879 “I’ve been obsessed with theatre my whole life. From the time my Dad played a cassette of A Chorus Line in the car when I was seven – I fell in love with Broadway.” Lisa Rubin is literally jumping out of her...
Montréal En Lumière, Montreal’s Winter Festival Peter Kerr January 28, 2019 691 Montréal En Lumière will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with an increased focus on fine dining with international guest chefs hosted by their Montreal counterparts, plus fun for all ages at Place des Festivals....
Domfoam – a Montreal success story Peter Kerr December 21, 2018 1417 Domfoam - 55 years in an evolving industry The story of Domfoam is also a tale of Saul Pomerantz; a larger-than-life entrepreneur whose legacy lives on in the company he founded. The company that started with ...
Irwin Cotler – a tireless champion for Human Rights Peter Blaikie November 13, 2018 881 Irwin Cotler’s life has been a relentless and tireless fight for justice for others. His has been a life of public service, not only in the usual sense of political service, but also in the broader sense, perh...
Centaur Theatre will celebrate its 50th Anniversary Season – Bravo! Peter Kerr October 29, 2018 791 Centaur Theatre opens its fiftieth season in October – a significant accomplishment for any business, let alone an English-language theatre company that lost four hundred thousand-plus members of its prime audi...
