Kevin O’Leary – from Dragon’s Den to Redemption Inc. The Montrealer February 1, 2012 19379 ...me in good and bad ways.” Watching Dragon’s Den and seeing how quickly he computes company valuations in his head, it may surprise you to learn that Kevin O’Leary has an artistic side to his personality. An avid photographer as a teenager, he continued his hobby at the University Of Waterloo, expanding into making movies. During our conversation, Kevin and I discussed his love of playing guitar, and he described his experience of purchasing a gui...
Botanical Garden Christmas Fair – December 5-14, Montreal Botanical Garden LiveEvents December 1, 2014 4174 ...den and the kitchen. Aquaovo (December 5, 6, 7 only) AQUAOVO is a Montréal company offering a range of reusable water bottles with filtration systems, designed for both urban travellers and off-trail outdoor enthusiasts. L’Association des retraités du Jardin botanique The ARJBM supports the Montréal Botanical Garden in its cultural, educational and scientific mission. Its members offer their expertise in beautification, landscaping and horticultur...
Lise Davidsen – August 29, 2020 LiveEvents August 25, 2020 1532 ...belius and Grieg. Davidsen first came to fame in 2015 when she won several competitions, including the Queen Sonja Competition in her native Norway. For this momentous occasion, Davidsen returns to Oslo’s picturesque Oscarshall, where she performed following her victory. The Program “Dich, teure Halle” From Wagner’s Tannhäuser “Allmächt’ge Jungfrau” From Wagner’s Tannhäuser “Våren,” Op. 33, No. 2 By Edvard Grieg “En Svane,” Op. 25, No. 2 By Edvard...
“How do I compare financially?” Assessing how your savings compare with others Lynn MacNeil November 25, 2019 2250 ...when a person progresses to the next stage of their financial life, which offers a comparison to others in the same stage. The early-life stage is said to be complete when a person has saved twice their estimated annual post-retirement withdrawals, at which point they move on to the mid-life stage. So, in our example above, that amount would be $100,000 ($50,000 x 2). Progression from the mid-life stage to the pre-retirement stage happens when th...
Experiencing MoMA and the beautiful Omni Berkshire Place in New York City mikecohen February 26, 2015 6672 ...rk). New York sure does appreciate its Canadian tourists. By logging on to www.nycgo.com you can begin planning your activities. We were only in town for a few days and while the other two members of the family saw some Broadway shows, I wanted to do some exploring. But where does one start? New York CityPASS includes admission to NYC’s top six attractions: the Empire State Building Observatory, The Met, American Museum of Natural History, MoMA (T...
Why Trump voters (like Rodney Dangerfield) “Can’t Get No Respect” Peter Blaikie December 11, 2020 4266 ...ould be calm before dreadful weather returned. Basing himself on Stagg’s recommendation, Eisenhower said to his senior commanders, “Okay, we’ll go tomorrow”. Privately, he then wrote a note in which he stated that if the invasion was a failure, the responsibility would be his alone. This single episode demonstrates not only Eisenhower’s reliance on experts and the best science available, but his sense of responsibility. His leadership principle wa...
“Would Nevers” often occur – and always when you least expect it linda.hammerschmid March 17, 2014 4705 ...onal forms. You should consult the Passport Canada website in this regard (www.passportcanada.gc.ca and/or www.ppt.gc.ca/index.aspx). These passports are valid, unlike for adults, for 5 years only. If you are not the parent who is going to the Passport Office, you should nevertheless keep a copy of all the documents being submitted, including the duly completed Child General Passport Application form, for children 16 years and under, just in case....
Black History Month at the Met – February 1-14, 2021 LiveEvents January 28, 2021 1048 ...daughter of the god Wotan (James Morris) who nevertheless defies him. Morris’s portrayal of Wotan is deservedly legendary, as is Christa Ludwig, as Fricka. Jessye Norman and Gary Lakes are Sieglinde and Siegmund, and Kurt Moll is the threatening Hunding. James Levine and the Met orchestra provide astonishing color and drama. www.metopera.org...
Metropolitan Opera’s Der Rosenkavalier Live in HD – April 15, 2023 LiveEvents April 8, 2023 1194 ...nging opera to movie theaters across the globe. Encores: Saturday, May 6, 2023 Monday, May 8, 2023 To purchase your tickets visit: www.cineplex.com/events/arts-culture...
Benedetto Lupo – February 8, Pollack Hall LiveEvents January 27, 2015 4583 ...ro giocoso Finale: Allegro vivace To learn more about Benedetto Lupo visit www.dispeker.com/benedettolupo The LMMC is a non-profit organization. For more information and to purchase tickets: online at www.lmmc.ca (Please note that web reservations must be done by 1pm on the Friday before the concert.) By phone at 514-932-6796 Monday to Friday, from 10am to 1pm. Reservations are recommended as concerts often sell out. If tickets are still available...