Bryna Wasserman – a life in theatre The Montrealer May 1, 2009 3869 “Good afternoon, I’m here to welcome you to this wonderful play. To the students in the audience, a live performance works because of your involvement and your attention. Unlike film or television, live theatre...
Diana Krall The Montrealer April 1, 2009 6592 Diana Krall will bring her sophisticated and elegant jazz performance style to Montreal with a full orchestra to perform her hot new recording “Quiet Nights” It’s a very long way from Nanaimo, British Columb...
Brian Wilson – “I’m glad it happened to me…” The Montrealer February 1, 2009 3830 Brian Wilson has fought back from decades of mental illness. His newest recording, That Lucky Old Sun is a marvellous testament to his musical genius, but especially his ability to come back. Stuart McLean, hos...
Ranee Lee – an extraordinary talent The Montrealer January 1, 2009 6734 Jazz singer, dancer, song writer, drummer, saxophone player, university teacher, artist, actress, author, recipient of numerous awards, including The Order of Canada – Ranee Lee is also grandmother to 14 grandc...
Centaur Theatre celebrates 40th Anniversary Season The Montrealer September 1, 2008 6306 Texaco, The Montreal Stock Exchange, The Montreal Star, McKim Advertising – all large and thriving businesses in 1969 - and all of them gone. They were unable to contend with the changing business climate of t...
Sheldon Kagan is “Mr. Entertainment” to many Montrealers The Montrealer September 1, 2007 5594 Weddings, corporate events, Bar mitzvahs, Sweet Sixteens, bridal shows, and now Boomer shows, Sheldon Kagan and his family ensure that everyone has a good time Growing up in the Snowdon/Cote des Neiges area, S...
Céline Dion – using her star power to make a difference The Montrealer August 1, 2007 3330 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...
Howie Mandel – a multifaceted career that includes stand-up comedy, television and movies The Montrealer July 1, 2007 7277 The happy-go-lucky comic overcomes the challenges of psychological disorders that require constant surveillance His career in comedy and acting may have all started when he was expelled from his Toronto h...
Bob Dylan – at 66 and a grandfather – he’s writing some of his best work The Montrealer June 1, 2007 3215 “...hearing Danny Gallivan's voice changed my life... hearing Dylan's made it more meaningful...” Mitch Melnick I’ll never forget the first time I heard Bob Dylan. My older sister Cherise was listening...
Andrew Carter The Montrealer February 1, 2007 30792 The popular CJAD Morning Man continues to be #1 in the competitive Montreal AM radio market. A long way from a career in competitive curling. Montrealers who start their day with Andrew Carter apprecia...
