May 2011

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Sunday May 29, 2 p.m. Morin Heights United Church.

Gary Schroder, leading genealogist and president of the Quebec Family History Society, will be the guest speaker immediately following the Association’s Annual General Meeting.

Everyone welcome! Members free, $5 for non-members. Morin Heights Historical Association. Annual General Meeting: Sunday, May 29, 1:00 p.m. at the Morin Heights United Church.

ICI par les arts

Photos: courtesy of Denise & Pieter Mayer.

From May 12 to 27th artist Ilania Abileah exhibits her ceramic "Love" and "Mood" Bowls as well as some prints. The exhibition continues until Friday, May 27th. Opening hours: Mon., to Wed., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thur., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays! ICI par les arts, 712 rue Saint Georges, St. Jerome. 450-569-4000 – www.iciparlesarts.com. See more information below on this page.

Au delà du 45e - Dominique Normand
May 19 to 23

Mont Avalanche

St. Adolphe d'Howard.

See more information below on this page.

ICI par les arts

St. Jerome

LE BOYS - Thursday May 5.

1. Raymond Brisebois

2. Stéphane Brideau

3. Gregory Lamoureux

4. Matthew Clarke

5. Guillaume Gauron

6. Jean-Philippe Daoust

7. Danny Hebert

8. Karyn Ayotte

9 Mélanie Boucher.

The ICI par les arts group of seven gathered to show their expressive art in all its forms, from paintings, sculpting, collage, music, stand-up comedy, and video/film art, and physical activities. They are completing a 6-months program at this wonderful center doing a variety of activities with their professional counsellors: Guillaume Gauron coordinator of the program, Karyn Ayotte, and Mélanie Boucher.

Please note - material on this page is presented in the following sequence: Dance, Music, On Stage, Visual Arts, Fine Crafts & In Town

Wonny Song - Piano

This young Montreal-based pianist is very active on the national and international music scene. He won piano competitions in 1994 and 1995 and 2003 gave recitals in Canada, France, Italy and Sweden, played as soloist with symphonic orchestras in Cincinnati, Montreal, Toronto, Korea and Thailand, and played at Carnegie Hall of New York, the Kennedy center of Washington. Sat., May 7, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994 rue Principale in Prévost, Tickets: $20. 450-436-3037 - www.diffusionsamalgamme.com.

Quartango - El Fuego!

This quartet provides virtuosity, musicality, elegance, sensuality and humour. Musicians with classical music backgrounds got together to bring Tango to a higher level with new arrangements. They performed across Canada, in Turkey, Tokyo, Taipei, Paris, and Carnegie Hall in New York, Guatemala, Buffalo. They play the music from their recent album El Fuego which marks their 25^th anniversary. Their concerts have been recorded by Radio Canada and CBC. They were invited to perform on “Opening Night” CBC television. They were chosen for the soundtrack of the film “Macadam Tango”, shown on Radio Canada and TV 5, and in 2008 they performed with the Montreal Symphonic Orchestra. Their program includes the music of Astor Piazzolla, Angel Villoldo, Richard Hunt, R.L. Brignolo, J. Gade, Julian Plaza, Dave Brubeck, Gerardo M. Rodriguez, and Pedro Laurenz. Sat., May 7, 8 p.m. Salle André-Prévost régulier : 33 $ Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

Johanne Blouin

Writer, composer and singer with a thirty-year career winning four Félix award, three platinum albums, five gold ones, and sold over half a million of records. She presents a new album entitled LUI, paying homage to Charles Aznavour, Félix Leclerc, Luc Plamondon, Jean-Pierre Ferland, Michel Legrand, Jim Corcoran and others. Sat., May 7, 8 p.m. Tickets : $40. Théâtre du Marais, 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.

Courville Laurentides

Angèle Courville and Philippe-Emmanuel David both grew up in the Laurentians and are active in the regional cultural scene since 2005. Following a 300 km hike in the Laurentians the two partners present a concert-discussion about their creative process. Thur. May 12, 7:30 p.m. Tickets : $12. Théâtre du Marais, 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.

Music

Jazz-Zen

Michel Dubeau on wind instruments, Alain Boyer on drums, Andrée Boudreau at the piano and Richard Dupuis on base and contrabass perform Jazz with a taste of Zen. Combining the modern with the traditional, Asia with America, and paying homage to Wayne Shorter! Sat., May 14, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 Théâtre du Marais, 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.

Nicolas Raymond

This young guitarist is presented by the « Fondation des Arts des Laurentides » - winner of various competitions, studies at the Music Conservatory of Montreal since 2009. Sun., May 15, 2 p.m. Tickets: $15. Théâtre du Marais, 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.

«C’EST MERVEILLEUX» - Jazz & Bosa Nova (www.johannecantara.com) Johanne Cantara performs with her musicians Pierre Côté on guitar and Daniel Hubert, contrabass. Saturday, 21 May, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 Saint-François-Xavier Church, 994 rue Principale, Prévost 450-436-3037 diffusionsamalgamme@videotron.ca

Alfa Rococo

This duo’s Justine Laberge and David Bussières perform together since 2004. Sat., May 21, 8 p.m. Tickets: $40 Théâtre du Marais, 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.

L’ensemble FIESTANGO, This group shares a passion for Tango, since 2005. The musicians are: Amélie Lamontagne, violin; Geneviève Bigonnesse, contrabass; and Janie Caron on Piano. All three are classically trained at the University of Montreal and the Quebec Music Conservatory. They now explore the Rythmes and smooth melodies of Argentine Tango. Saturday, May 28, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 Salle de concert de l’église Saint-François-Xavier, 994 rue Principale, Prévost www.diffusionsamalgamme.com 450 436-3037.

Angèle Courville

Songs inspired by her twenty-five-day 300-km hike across the Laurentians. Angèle Courville performs with her piano, her accordion and three accompanying musicians. Sat., May 28, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 Théâtre du Marais, 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.

Dan Bigras

Dan returns to Café de la Gare for the fourth time, this time Lulu Hughes will accompany him in a few songs. Sat., 28 May Dinner-show Section A $115, Section B $105, Section C $95, show only $70 (call to verify availability as of May 23) Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.

Evening Music at the Chapel – Ste. Adele

Sonate 1704 ensemble concert: Olivier Brault, violin, Mélisandre Corriveau, Viola & Cello, Dorothéa Ventura, harpsichord – 18th century Baroque, Louis XIV court music. Sat., 28 May, 8 p.m., tickets: $30, at the Chapelle sur le Lac, 1300, chemin Chantelcer, Ste. Adele. www.fondationsaint-bernard.com Reservation: 450 229 7731 (Visa).

Amaury Villain

For the first time Café de la Gare de St-Sauveur presents Amaury Villain playing piano, accordion and guitar performing well known classic great French songs of Brassens, Aznavour, Ferré, Reggiani, Gainsbourg, Brel and Piaf. This is an evening to enjoy a tasty dinner and listen to a warm voice singing all those songs that made us all tap our feet in the past. Sat., 11 June, dinner-show Section A: $60, Section B: $55, Section C: $50. Show only $25 (call to confirm availability as of May 30) Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.

Candlelight Concerts

Candlelight concerts with the “Rhapsodie” String Quartet playing pieces from musicals, and opera arias. Fri., June 17, at 8:30 p.m. at the St. Donat Church, tickets: $25, at the flower shop, 984, rue Principale, St. Donat. Sat., June 18, at 8:30, at the Ste. Agathe Church, 37, rue Principale Est, Ste. Agathe. Tickets: “Buroplus Martin” Book store, Ste. Agathe. Sun., June 19, 8:30 p.m., Ste. Adele Church, 166, rue Lesage, Ste. Adele. Tickets: « Quintessence » book store, Ste. Adele. Tickets are $25, and can also be purchased at the door on concert nights as of 7:15 p.m.

On Screen

Independent Film Festival

The St. Sauveur Independent Film Festival « FFISS » announces a pre-launch event which will take place on Saturday, May 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Marabou, 358, rue Principale, St. Sauveur. The event will be a cocktail with a finger-food buffet. There will be a Cinema-Quiz (a chance to win prizes), a trio will play music, trailers of competing and non-competing short films will be shown, and further details about the upcoming Festival will be revealed.

The first Quebec Short Film Festival of St. Sauveur will take place Sept., 9 – 11. The festival was conceived by Éliane Aylestock, a young film-maker who studied at the Lionel Groulx College. She made a short film entitled “Perte d’identité”, in which a young man searching for his own identity makes a pact with the devil; and decided to screen it at a local 3-day festival with an aim to promote independent film-makers of the Laurentians and its environs. Pre-Launch reserved tickets $20, cost at the door is $25. Call Éliane Aylestock at 514 713-2797 or Karine Vallée 450 602-4752. e82productions@gmail.com www.ffiss.ca

Cinema Pine – Ste. Adele

Next live Opera from the Met – Die Walküre (The Valkyrie) by Wagner, 14 May at NOON! Tickets are on pre sale - automatic ticket machine at 24 Morin St. (Interact or Visa). Monday ($7.00) "Staff Nites" Are BACK! A new toll free number: 1-866 739-7463.

Visual Arts

Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides

Quebec sculptor Pierre Leblanc delves into the significance of religious architecture as symbols of Quebec’s history, culture and traditions now in danger of disappearing. The two exhibit halls contain installations and sets of metal plaques with church-tower sculpted models featuring many churches of Quebec. The Exhibition entitled “Signes et repères” continues until June 12. The museum offers guided tours of the exhibition as well as the altar piece at the St. Jerome Church for groups of 15 to 30 people at the cost of $2 per person. Call to reserve! Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides, 101, place du Curé-Labelle à Saint-Jérôme. Opening hours are Tue., to Sun., noon to 5 p.m. 450 432-7171 – www.museelaurentides.ca.

Welcome to My World by Ilania

Ilania Abileah took some time off to complete a collection of hand-moulded ceramics, including “Love” and “Mood” bowls, as well as some prints inspired by poetry, traditional symbols, dance movements and flowers. Ilania lives in Quebec since 1968 and in the Laurentians since 1993.

Ilania Abileah blasted herself out of her secretarial desk in Tel-Aviv, flew out of the office window as did the sparrow that visited her on the windowsill; became an airline hostess, came to Canada with a four-month old baby, and was forced to go back to office work. At age fifty Ilania returned to painting and started sketching everywhere, on whatever surface was available, including restaurant placemats, with cosmetic pencils etc. Then due to a company merger, Ilania lost a lower-management job at age fifty-eight, entered the Concordia university Fine Arts program thus turning a hobby into a vocation. After spending thirty-five years of her life enclosed in offices – she obtained a bachelor's degree (BFA 2001) in studio arts at age sixty-three! Ilania is a member of Route des Arts du grand Argenteuil, ARTS Morin Heights, and CIEM – Print workshop, Ste. Scholastique, Mirabel. She now passes winters creating art, taking art courses, covering the cultural scene in the Laurentians in the local media, and spends her summers being inspired by the garden to gather forces to withstand the long Quebec winter. Ilania enjoys taking in performances in dance, music, theatre, visual & fine arts events.

While recuperating from a leg injury in 2007, Ilania took classes with Morin-Heights ceramics artist Maria Teresa Ronca. Ceramics has become a new passion which she hopes to share with the public. Thus, during February-April this year, Ilania took some time off to complete a collection of hand-moulded ceramics, including “Love” and “Mood” bowls, as well as some prints inspired by poetry, traditional symbols, dance movements and flowers.

The exhibition opens on Thursday, May 12th, 5 – 7 p.m., with the artist present. Show continues to Friday, May 27th. If you wish to visit the display with Ilania at another time, please call 450-226-3889. ICI par les arts opening hours: Mon., to Wed., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thur., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays! ICI par les arts, 712 rue Saint Georges, St. Jerome. 450-569-4000 www.iciparlesarts.com.

Maison de la culture Lachute
Historical photos of the town of Lachute. These images were collected during the past year from generous residents. Also a quilt made by the Quilters Guild of Argenteuil and presented to the town of Lachute for its 125th anniversary celebrations will be displayed. Maison de la culture: 378 Main Street, Lachute, until May 19 during library opening hours. This show is followed by: Marcel Labelle & Suzanne Saindon, Photos & Mixed Media from May 29 to June 16.

Au delà du 45e - Dominique Normand

This is the first of the new “Manifest’art” program, featuring a local artist of St. Adolphe d’Howard. An exhibition of twenty paintings from the series entitled “Au delà du 45e” (beyond the 45th line) by Dominique Normand. Dominique is inspired by the beauty of Canadian Landscapes and the spirituality of living things.

After a seventeen-year career in graphic design, animation, and advertising in television and film, she was entered the world of drawing, painting and print-making. She ventured into working with different techniques. In 2003, she met the Laurentian Master painter Khobe, who introduced her to the teachings of the great masters through academic drawing, and art history studies. Dominique’s work can also be seen in two galleries in Mont Tremblant. The exhibition will open May 19 to May 23, at the Chalet Mont Avalanche, 1657, chemin de l’Avalanche, St. Adolphe d’Howard. Visitors will also be invited to participate in a collective large mural. To learn more about this accomplished artist visit: www.dominiquenormand.wordpress.com. Information about the Art Events program of the St. Adolphe cultural committee: 819 327-2044, ext., 243.

5th Annual “D a d a” Exhibition - Saint-Faustin

Opened on April 30th and continuing to June 12. This annual event is an interesting way for the artists to share their views of what art really means to them with the public. On June 15 the center will open an exhibition of the annual competition, winner of which receives a bursary. 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

“L’Image à la lettre” - Val David

Exhibition of « L’atelier de l’Île » artists’ books 1983-2011 continues to May 22. Centre d’exposition de Val-David: 2495, de l’Église 819 322-7474. www.culture.val-david.qc.ca.

Mont Laurier Exhibit Centre

Stéphane Aubrey presents a series of acrylic and ink, oil and watercolour portraits on canvas entitled “Fragments of colour”. Louise Mailhot exhibits a series of acrylic abstract landscapes inspired by Jazz music creating images with instant vibrations. Vernissage, Thur., May 12, 5 p.m. The exhibition opens May 13 to June 11. Opening hours: Tue., to Sat., 12 noon to 4:30 p.m., Fri., noon to 8 p.m. Maison de la culture: 385, rue du Pont, Mont-Laurier. 819 623-2441 ceml@lino.sympatico.ca.

Nathalie Levasseur organises a 3-part art event, inviting artists from practicing different techniques to participate. May 21st, June 11th and July 9th, in Val David. Click on the image to the left for more details.

For more information cal 819 322-6053.

Michel Bigué Gallery – St. Sauveur

There are lots of new paintings on the walls of the gallery. The gallery has totally changed the display of artwork. Michel Bigué, 315, rue Principale, St-Sauveur Open Wednesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 450 227-5409 info@galeriemichelbigue.com.
Studio JUST’ART REIS - St. Sauveur

JUST'art Reis

Multidisciplinary artist Sylvie Reis now operates an art studio on Main Street, St. Sauveur. Interested a Summer Camp for children? Call Sylvie: 514 941-7347 messages: 450 438-5557. Atelier Just’Art, 352A rue Principale, Saint Sauveur. Parking – in the street only!

Caroline Fafard

Exhibition entitled “Paysages Nature” by Caroline Fafard. Vernissage May 16 noon to 5 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. La Petite Église, 271, rue St-Eustache, 9 to 31 May. This is a new collection of landscape paintings in which her style moves between the realist and the abstract. http://www.lapetiteeglise.com.

Call to Artists - The Wentworth-Nord Art Gallery

The Montfort Pavilion Art Gallery announces the next exhibition June 18 to July 24. Opening hours are noon to 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. Artists who wish to participate in this exhibition are invited to submit a registration form and submit it before May 20^th. On May 28^th contracts will be signed at the Montfort Pavilion at 2 p.m. Interested in exhibiting during September, December, and January? Please come to the gallery on May 28th to register! The Montfort Pavilion, 160, rue Principale, Wentworth-Nord. Please confirm your presence on May 28^th with Roger Ponce, president of the Montfort Pavilion, rogerponce@sympatico.ca , 450 226-7898 or with Esther Demers estherdemers@hotmail.com , 450 533-5574.

Fine Crafts

The Judy Blundell Cottage Industry Craft & Arts

The tables will have a wide array of products suitable for Mother’s Day gifts, Carol McDonald is offering aprons, tea cozies, dishcloths and silky scarves with handmade fringes, Charles Lefebvre will be there with his large and very small stained glass pieces, Sherill Aylward does quilting, hand-crafted purses and other bags and items made of cloth; Ang E. Wilby displays her artistic photography and beautiful greeting cards, Nicole Rozon has small paintings and miniatures, Ilania Abileah prepared hand-crafted Ceramic bowls and other useful decorative objects. There will be Jewellery, home décor artefacts, home-made Preserves, soap products, and Baked Goods. As has been the tradition of this event Carol McDonald offers a 3-course Old fashioned English Tea, 3 Sittings - 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m., reservations a must $12 per person. Call Carol: 450 562-4458. Sat., May 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gore Community Centre, 2 Cambria Road, in Gore.