February 2011

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The 1st “J’aime Sainte-Adèle” Festival

11, 12 & 13 Feb., - Three days of shows, culinary delights, skating, rides, bar-Art Gallery, raffle for a $1000 prize, and lots more www.jmsteadele.com 450 745-3161. Here are some of the events:

Rhapsodie – Music from Films - Opening show is a quartet called Rhapsodie with violinists Amélie Lamontagne & Line Deneault, cellist Nayiri Piloyan and base player Sophie Coderre. The quartet will play tunes from musicals and films along with a light show. Fri., Feb. 11, 8 p.m., Église Sainte-Adèle, 180, rue Lesage. Tickets: $30$ doors open at 7 p.m. Trois - Three tenors that sing in perfect harmony, they have been charming audiences wherever they perform singing Lyric-Pop, and continue with great success since the release of their album last spring. An orchid will be given to each woman in the audience on Saturday, Feb., 12, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $ 30. Église Sainte-Adèle, 180, rue Lesage, Sainte Adèle. Closing Show: Marie-Ève & Jean-François - These lovers unite their voices in songs from the ‘musicals’ from their gold album entitled “Donner pour donner.” The program includes old favourites such as “I Got You Babe”, of Sonny and Cher, “Je t’appartiens”, of Gilbert Bécaud, and “Donner pour donner”, by France Gall and Elton John. The couple is accompanied by their musicians for two hours of sheer delight inspired by love! Sun., Feb., 13, matinee show, doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets: 30$ Église Sainte-Adèle, 180, rue Lesage www.jmsteadele.com 450 745 3161.

13th Festi-Vent - Saint Placide

“…Let the wind carry you ...all the way to St-Placide …” This year the website is in English too! http://www.festi-vent.com/ - there are - Giant kites, acrobatic kites; Kite Skiing Zone; Kite Factory; Snowboarding etc. Night Flight-a sound and light experience; Story-Time with Denis Trudel (French); Artistic kites by Normand Girard; The Agora by Gina Antinozzi; North American kites by Georges Paisiovich; and much more. Sat. & Sun. 19 & 20 Feb. Admission: $8, children under 13 free. 450 258-4517.

On Stage

Joe Louis: An American Romance

This show was well worth the winter drive into Montreal!

“Infinithéâtre” presents the world première of David Sherman’s “Joe Louis: An American Romance”, starring Ardon Bess, from January 27 to February 20. The play is hot on the heels of a new Joe Louis biography by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Randy Roberts, and just in time to celebrate Black History Month. David Sherman’s “Joe Louis: An American Romance” is a dramatic biography of the black boxer who was the heavyweight champion of the world from 1937 to 1949. The play takes the audience through Joe’s final days working as a “celebrity-greeter” for a Las Vegas casino. Broke, deluded and addicted Joe finds himself in the ring one last time facing the two opponents his feared right fist couldn’t defeat: the IRS and time. Multiple Gemini nominee and winner of several awards for his work in film and on stage, Ardon Bess says he is, “indeed happy to be back in Montréal and honoured to be playing this incredible role with such a fine company.” Young Joe is played by Samuel Platel. The all-star cast also includes Cary Lawrence as the Auditor, Danny Blanco-Hall as Jack Johnson, Tristan D. Lalla as Blackie, Jennifer Miller as Lana Turner, Jessica B. Hill as Lena Horne, and Scott Kettles as Max Schmeling. Show times: Jan. 25 – Feb. 20 Tue., through Sat., 8 p.m., Sunday Matinée 2 p.m. Tickets: $20; Seniors & Students $15; Groups (6 or more) $10. During this show, Dominique Normand, a Laurentian artist, exhibits her paintings at the theatre located at the historic Bain St-Michel, 5300, St-Dominique, Montreal. www.infinitheatre.com 514 987–774 Ext: 102.

St. Valentine at the Music-Hall

Music-Hall offers a lovely way to celebrate Valentines Day – share a Dinner-Show or a Burlesque-Brunch at the Music-Hall. Show times: Sat., Feb., 12, $ 69.95, and Sun. Feb., 13 – Sunday brunch - 12:30 p.m. $59.95. Reservations: 450 745-1452. Music Hall, 1364, Chemin Pierre-Péladeau, Ste-Adèle QC, J8B 1Z4; 450-745-1664; http://music-hall.ca.

Parisian Nights & French Cancan

A burlesque evening dinner & Show 6:30 p.m., Saturday, February 26.

Music-Hall: 1364, Chemin Pierre-Péladeau, Ste-Adele. For further information call 450 745-1664. For reservations and tickets call 450 745-1492.       www.music-hall.ca info@music-hall.ca

Music

Music Nabila

Nabila Ben Youssef is a Quebec artist of Tunisian origin she delivers her “Baladi” with refreshing humour which makes one ponder, but above all, makes you laugh. www.nabilarebelle.com. Sat., 5 Feb., Dinner & Show Section A: $65, Section B: $60, Section C: $55. Show only: $25 (Availability to be confirmed as of Jan. 24). Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.

Manuel St-Aubin, pianist

This young pianist is opening the season's series of concerts at the St. Adele Chapel . Saturday, February 5, at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30 at the door. 450-229-7731. Chapelle St-Bernard, 1720, ch. Pierre-Péladeau, Sainte-Adèle 450-229-7731 • www.fondationsaint-bernard.com.

Yadong Guan Quartet

Yadong Guan and her trio of virtuosi will perform on the pipa, the Guzheng, the Erhu, and the Chinese violin in a concert of works inspired by Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. Dancer Zhuzi Cui, master in the performance of Chinese dance, will accompany them for this very special and colorful afternoon. Sunday, 6 February, 2:30 p.m. 25$ Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994 rue Principale in Prévost, 450-436-3037, www.diffusionsamalgamme.com

Yves Lambert

A Trio performance: Yves Lambert (accordion, harmonica, didgeridoo), Tommy Gauthier (violin, bouzouki, mandolin, feet, percussion) and Olivier Rondeau (guitar: acoustic & electric). Sunday, 6 Feb., at 2 p.m.: Antony Lessard Hall, 101, Place du Curé-Labelle, Saint-Jérôme. Tickets: $30 www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

Alex Bay

If Alex Bay were a man, he would be Jean-Pierre Ferland...but she has the passionat voice, tenderness and generosity of a woman full of love. For the 3^rd time Café de la Gare of St-Sauveur, presents singer-composer Alex Bay, through a woman’s voice accompanied by the piano. Sat., 12 Feb., Dinner & Show Section A: $55, Section B: $50, Section C: $45, Show only: $20 (Availability to be confirmed as of Feb., 7). www.alexbay.ca/chanteuse. Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.

Apadooraï

Rodolphe Gagnon (didgeridoo, and classic guitar); Julien Fréchette (didgeridoo); Sylvain Plante (percussion), and Dany Nicolas (guitar, banjo and mandolin). This group combines instruments to create an interesting performance. Http://www.myspace.com/apadoorai Sat., 12 Feb., 8 p.m. Théâtre du Marais, 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca Tickets: $25.

Paul Piché

Paul Piché returns with a new program accompanied by four musicians he presents his new Quebec songs as well as some of his older compositions. Sat., 12 Feb., 8 p.m. Tickets $43. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

Duo Lambert-Chan

Camille & Laurence Lambert-Chan, flute & piano. This duo takes us on a world tour of music. www.lambert-chan.com. Sat., 12 Feb., 8 p.m. Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994 rue Principale in Prévost, 450-436-3037, www.diffusionsamalgamme.com

David Usher

Singer-composer David Usher is an alternative Rock musician, who previously performed with the group Moïst. He already sold over a million albums, and was nominated for the Juno award in 2009. Sun., Feb., 20, 8 p.m. Tickets $ 43. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

Mario Pelchat – Brigitte Boisjoli

Mario Pelchat is well known for his powerful voice. The first part of the show will feature the energetic Brigitte Boisjoli – who comes from the fourth season of the TV program “Star Académie.” Fri., Feb., 25, 8 p.m. Tickets: $44. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

Bob Walsh

Bob Walsh a well known Blues musician in Quebec, accompanied by his “Blues Band” of five musicians, to perform a selection from his new album. Sat., Feb., 26, 8 p.m. Tickets $ 35, Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme Billets: 35 $ www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

Andrée Belle-Isle, trio - Popular music

Quebec-born Singer-songwriter, Andrée Belle-Isle, is accompanied by two musicians: Alain Bertrand, guitar, and François Marion, base.   Sat., Feb., 26, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994 rue Principale in Prévost, Tickets: $20. www.diffusionsamalgamme.com 450-436-3037.

Raôul Duguay – “J’ai soif”

This is a poet, singer, philosopher, painter and sculptor. This multi-facetted Quebec artist is accompanied by two musicians who play multiple instruments. Sat., Feb., 26, 8 p.m. Tickets: $35. Théâtre du Marais: 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin. theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.

819 322-1414.

La Sinfonia de Lanaudière

La Sinfonia de Lanaudière directed by Stéphane Laforest, along with soloists, present a program of classical music and arias. Sun., Feb., 27, 2 p.m. Tickets: $33. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme, www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

Musicians of the World Symphonic Orchestra Romantic Arias; Music for Lovers, opera, operetta & Broadway music with 4 soloists at the Oscar Peterson Hall, Montreal, Feb. 27, 2 p.m.

March 2011

Geneviève Jodoin - G

Geneviève Jodoin will be accompanied by four musicians performing music from her first album entitled « G ». Sat., Mar., 5, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Théâtre du Marais, 1201, 10e Avenue, Val Morin, theatredumarais@cgocable.ca 819 322 1414.

Wonny Song – Piano

This young pianist will play music by: Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin, and Debussy. Sat., Mar., 5, 8 p.m. Tickets: $30 at the door, $22 advance purchase. Chapelle St-Bernard, 1720, ch. Pierre-Péladeau, Sainte-Adèle. www.fondationsaint-bernard.com 450-229-7731.

Men in Jazz

A Jazz group founded in 2006 by Gabriel Bertrand Gagnon (pianist/singer), and Alexis Grant-Lefebre (trombone).   These two were joined by Etienne Mason (drums) and Francis Nadeau (Base). The group won the gold medal at the 15th Laurentian Young Musicians Festival in 2010. Sun. Mar. 6, 2 p.m. Tickets: $15. Théâtre du Marais: 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin. theatredumarais@cgocable.ca 819 322-1414.

Fascination - Claude Marroni - Magician

For the whole family, adults and children alike - a captivating magic show for Spring Break, and the “Festival des Neiges de Prévost”. Sun., Mar., 6, 3 p.m. Tickets: $10.

Patrick Kearney - Classical guitar

Patrick Kearney is a Composer, guitarist and artistic director of the Montreal Guitar Festival, fascinates audiences with his technical virtuosity. Sat., Mar., 12, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994 rue Principale in Prévost. 450-436-3037. www.diffusionsamalgamme.com.

Amylie

Amylie made her mark in the Quebec musical scene with her first album. She is accompanied by Jean-François Lemieux on base, Myelle on cello, and Nathalie Duchesne on violin. Sat., Mar., 12, 8 p.m. Tickets: $28. Salle Antony-Lessard, 101, Place du Curé-Labelle, Saint-Jérôme. www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

Édith Butler – Acadian singer-songwriter and folklorist.

Http://www.edithbutler.com. Sat. Mar., 12, 8 p.m.  Tickets: $35. Théâtre du Marais, 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin. 819 322-1414 - theatredumarais@cgocable.ca

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Visual Arts & Fine Crafts

Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides

The exhibition “Déliaison-Unbinding” by Ed Pien continues to Feb., 27. It incorporates diverse mediums, drawings, ropes, paper spirals, and silhouettes in challenging installations. A new exhibition of John McEwen sculptural installations will open Sun., Mar., 6 at 2 p.m. Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides, 101, Place du Curé-Labelle, St. Jerome: Tue., – Sun.: Noon to 5 p.m., 450 432-7171 www.muséelaurentides.ca.

On Wednesday, 23 February, at 7:30 p.m., there will be a talk on the subject of searching for an artwork, presented by the Art Historian Maryse Chevrette, in concert with the upcoming exhibition of the artist John McEwen at the Contemporary Art Museum in St. Jerome. The talk will touch on how an old artwork can still be relevant to us today, and how to comprehend a "current" artwork that is remote from the traditional. Learning how to look, learn, see and understand the works. This event is presented by Maison Lachaîne, 37, rue Blainville Ouest, Sainte-Thérèse. Tickets are $10 on location before the event.

Nathalie Levasseur - Entre deux eaux

Multidisciplinary artist Nathalie Levasseur opens her exhibition entitled "Entre deux eaux" at the the Alphonse-Desjardins Hall, on Thursday, February, 24, at 7 p.m. The artist will be on location. The exhibition will continue to March 13. The collection on display is comprised of a series of prints on paper of organic installation inspired by rites and created "in-situ" during her residence at the artists' centre "AdMare" in Iles-de-la-Madeleine (2006).

The artist is involved with her immediate environment. She lives, sculpts and makes in-situ installations, performance and multimedia art in Val-David. She has participated in numerous exhibitions in Quebec, Canada, Japan France and Spain. In 2010 she created installations at the Derouin Foundation Centre in Val-David, and in Chesterville. She received the support of the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec for several of her artistic endeavours. The exhibition hall is located under the Samuel-Ouimet Library, 1147, rue de Saint-Jovite, Mont-Tremblant, Opening hours of the Alphonse-Desjardins Hall: Wed., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Thur. &Fri., 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sat., & Sun., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.   819-425-8614, ext. 2500. www.villedemont-tremblant.qc.ca

Michel Gautier & Thomas Kneubühler - Val David

An exhibition by two artists: Michel Gautier, of Val David, and Thomas Kneubühler. Exhibition continues to Feb. 20, 2011. Maison du Village: 2495, de l’Église 819 322-7474. www.culture.val-david.qc.ca.

“L’Image à la lettre” - Val David

An exhibition of « L’atelier de l’Île » artists’ books 1983-2011. The exhibition opens on Feb., 26 at 3 p.m. There will be an event with Jocelyne Aird-Bélanger and public reading of poetry of Jean-Paul Daoust. This exhibition will continue to May 22. On Sun. Mar., 20 at 3 p.m. there will be a special event opening a week of Laurentian poetry with artist Carol Bernier and poet Hélène Dorion. Centre d’exposition de Val-David: 2495, de l’Église 819 322-7474. www.culture.val-david.qc.ca.

Maison des Arts et de la Culture Saint-Faustin

A solo exhibition by Jean Archambault along with the work of winners of the UQAM fine-arts school, and 19 members of the Groupe d’Art St. Faustin. La Maison des arts et de la culture de Saint-Faustin, 1171, de la Pisciculture, Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré. Open: Tue., to Sun., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 819 688-2676 maison.arts@cgocable.ca

ICI par les arts

During February the center puts on an exhibition on the theme “Love”. Then for the third consecutive year, to mark Women’s day, a celebration of art by Laurentian women artists. Artists to contact samantha@iciparlesarts.com - art will be hang on Sat., Feb., 26. Vernissage: Thur., Mar., 3, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. ICI par les arts, 712 rue Saint Georges, St. Jerome. 450-569-4000, www.iciparlesarts.com.

Ginette Fontaine - Maison de la culture - Lachute, opening Sunday, February 6, at 1:30 p.m. Exhibition continues to February 24th - Meet the artist from Thursday to Sunday, other times by appointment only 514 913-2087.



Roger Lauzon

Photographer Roger Lauzon exhibits at the Ste. Therese Library, at 150 Boul., du Seminaire. Vernissage is on Fri., Feb., 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., exhibition continues from Feb., 19 to Mar., 2. Opening hours: Mon., to Fri., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat., and Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 450 434-1440, ext., 2301.

Retrospective exhibition by Raymond Poitras
Vernissage samedi le 19 février à 13h à 15 h. Show continues to Feb., 27. Maison de la culture Saint-Hippolyte, 2259, chemin des Hauteurs, Saint-Hippolyte. 450 563-2505, ext. 231 www.culture-saint-hippolyte.org Opening hours : Friday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

Nathalie Levasseur

« Entre deux eaux »

Exposition de l’artiste multidisciplinaire Nathalie Levasseur. Vernissage le jeudi 24 février, à 19 h au Salle Alphonse-Desjardins de la bibliothèque Samuel-Ouimet, 1147, rue de Saint-Jovite, Mont-Tremblant.

Calls to Artists

Dance

For its 15th annual event, the Festival des Arts de Saint-Sauveur announces the return of the International Choreographer Competition, a showcase for emerging choreographers to be held during the next Festival, Jul., 28 - Aug., 6, 2011. Deadline is: April 15th, 2011. info@fass.ca, 450-227-0427

16th Festival of Young Laurentian Musicians

Register before February 25th – young musicians are encouraged to register. Auditions will start with large groups on Friday, April 1 at 9 a.m., at the “Polyvalente Curé-Mercure”, Mont-Tremblant. Small groups and soloists auditions will take place 8 to 10 April at the St-Bernard chapel in Sainte-Adèle. This year, over $ 8000 in prizes and awards will be given to finalists. Registration forms can be obtained from the Foundation. La Fondation des arts des Laurentides Inc. (a non-profit organisation) 1720, chemin Pierre Péladeau. Ste Adèle (Qc) J8B1Z5. http://www.fondationdesarts.com/concours.html   fondationdesarts@gmail.com Call: Guy Moreau 450-228-1919.

Young Artists’ Contest – M Art Gallery, Old Montreal

M Galerie d’art, of Old Montreal invites young contemporary artists to participate in its 1st contest resulting in an exhibition at the gallery. Who should apply: This competition is open to contemporary artists (self-taught, students or art school graduates) aged 20 to 35 residing in Quebec.

The prize: The three (3) winners will co-exhibit at the M Art Galerie, at 3, rue de la Commune Est, corner St. Laurent, in the heart of Old Montreal, from the 18 to 31 October 2011. In addition, the three winners will be invited to present one of their creations in the 1st anniversary exhibition of the gallery to be held 3 to 9 May, 2011. Send portfolio to M Galerie d’art, 215, boul. St. Laurent, suite 2, Montreal, Qc G2Y 3T9 (Only submissions by mail accepted). Due date: 25 March, 2011 (Post Office mailing date). Portfolio should include:

1. An Artist Statement.
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. CD with JPG images of six (6) recent works created in the past two calendar years. The images do not necessarily have to be those to be exhibited at the gallery, however they should reflect the artist’s direction towards the exhibition at M Galerie d’art. Each submission received by due-date will be confirmed by e-mail. Please note that portfolios will not be returned.

The artists selected by the jury will be invited to M Galerie d’art to present a few of their creations. Winners’ names will be announced on the website: www.mgaleriedart.com as well as on the Gallery “Facebook” page. For more information call Nicole Madore,
M Galerie d’art, 514 393-9995.

Something New

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This centre just opened a few weeks ago....Worth the visit! See my experience!

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