August 2011

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Music, Fine Arts and More! Summer Festivals continue...

Festival Cammac Lac MacDonald.

Classical Music Festival Upper Laurentians

Jazz Festival Mont-Tremblant.

Festival des arts de Saint-Sauveur, July 28- Aug. 7, 2011

Short Film Festival Mont-Tremblant.

Jardins Précambrien "Legacy" Val David.

KlezKanada, August 22-28.

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Music

Cammac - Music on the Shores of Lake MacDonald!

The popular Cammac Sunday Brunch Concerts at 11 a.m., followed by a brunch at a dining room overlooking the lake. The cost is $10 for the concert and $15 for the brunch. Ewald Cheung - violin, Philip Chiu - Piano – Sun., Aug., 7. Xavier Brossard-Ménard – clarinet; Sheila Hannigan – cello; Roland Arnassalon – violin; Sonia Wheaton Dudley – Piano; present 1938, from classical contemporary works to Klezmer, jazz and show music, Sun., Aug., 14. Round-trip transportation from Lachute: $36 for the return trip, the concert and the brunch. Call 450-562-6014 or toll-free 1 866 562-1457 ext. 2210. Cammac - Lake MacDonald Music Centre, 85 Chemin Cammac, Harrington, 819 687-3938 national@cammac.ca.

Classical Music Festival Upper Laurentians

Maria Knapik, the Polish Diva - Maria Knapik Michel Brousseau, piano, Fri., Aug., 5, 8:00 p.m. Kiamika Church.

Movie Music and Wind Band - Sat., Aug., 6, 7:30 p.m. Notre-Dame-du-Laus Church.

Argentinean Banquet at Cap Lafontaine - Luncheon and concert Sun., Aug., 7, 12:30 p.m.

Latin Song & Guitar - Soprano Marie-Josée Lord and guitarist David Jacques, Fri., Aug., 12, 8:00 p.m. Nominingue Church. “Trio de guitare” de Montréal - FREE 90-minute concert: Sun., Aug., 14 12:30 p.m. Outdoor stage: Saint-Faustin Lac-Carré. Bach, Telemann and the Gypsies - Ensemble Caprice, Sat., Aug., 20, 7:30 p.m., Sacré-Cœur Church, Mont-Tremblant.   Da Costa-Sung Violin/Piano Duo - Sun., Aug., 21, 8:00 p.m. Lac-du-Cerf Church. Admission for children under 18 is free for most events in this festival. Cost of tickets are $30 ($27 for seniors) - to $55 (dinner & concert). Payment by Visa or MasterCard: 1 819 597-2442 Toll free: 1 888 597-2442. Dinner & Concert reservations: 1 866 946-3446. For more information visit http://www.concertshautes-laurentides.com/ the website contains detailed directions for arriving at the different locations of the concerts, or call 1 888 560-9988.

Nostalgic Evenings – Ste. Adèle

This is the 10th edition of the Sainte Adele Nostalgia evenings, what’s more this summer the six shows are free! Sat., July 16: homage to Elvis Presley. Bob Walsh plays his guitar on Sat., July 23, and the group Les Trois Accords close the season on Sat., Aug., 6 at 8 p.m. On Sat., July 30, the group Habana Café will make the audience move with their Cuban rhythmic music. The location is "Parc de la Famille." In case of rain, performances will be given at the Park Claude-Henri Gringnon big-top.

Ste. Agathe - Concerts at the Lake

Fresh air concerts at the shores of Lac des Sables, Place Lagny, (2, rue Saint-Louis) Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. each Saturday at 7:30 p.m. David Rivard followed by Luc De Larochellière, Aug., 13, The Cuban Martinez Show at 8:30, preceded by Jello Shooters at 7:30, Aug., 20. Travelling Band - Hommage à CCR, at 8:30 preceded by Foreign Diplomats at 7:30, Aug., 27.
819 326-0457, www.ville.sainte-agathe-des-monts.qc.ca.

Summer Serenades – St. Adolphe D’Howard

The music camp at St. Adolphe d’Howard offers summer concerts at its St. Denis Pavilion, most concerts are free. However some concerts are ticketed. End of session concert, Sun., Aug., 14 at 2:30 p.m., free admission. Patrick Kearney and Jeffrey McFadden: guitarists, Mon., Aug., 15, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 (Children $10). And a free classic guitar concert on Sun., Aug., 21, at 2:30 p.m. Camp musical des Laurentides, 60, rue Mozart, Saint-Adolphe d'Howard. 450 227-0909 info@cmlaurentides.qc.ca.

Les Beaux Dimanches – Saint-Placide

Free Sunday afternoon concerts – (though a contribution would be appreciated.) In case of rain, performances will take place at the Church. Quartango, René Gosselin, contrabass; Stéphane Aubin, piano; Denis Plante, bandonéon; Antoine Bareil, violin; Sun., 14 Aug., 11 a.m. BÏA and her musicians, a recording artist who lives in France and in Quebec, originating from Brazil: Sun., Aug., 21.   Les Beau Dimanches, Parc Adélaide-Paquette, 450 358-2211 www.municipalite.saint-placide.qc.ca.

Free Music in the Park – St. Sauveur

As in previous years, the Chamber of commerce of the Saint-Sauveur Valley, offer the series “Ça me dit” free concerts in park Georges Filion, at the Desjardins stage. Valectra Électro house: Aug., 13, 7 p.m. Caroline Doucet & Jessica Nantel: contemporary folk, Aug., 14, 7 p.m.; Joanie Goyette (from "Star Academy") R & B – Pop, Sat., Aug., 20, 7 p.m. Dominica Merola, Mediterranean music, Sun., Aug., 21, 7 p.m. Le Bal à l’huile, traditional Quebec music, Sat., Aug., 27, 7 p.m. The Blues Berry Show, blues, Sun., Aug., 28, 7 p.m. Cuban Festival presented by Loto-Québec, Fri., to Sun., Sept., 2 - 5 - this is a special event with activities throughout the festival which starts Fri., Sept., 2^nd and fills the village center with Cuban rhymes. Pascal Rochette, Musical Poetry: Sat., Sept., 10 at 2 p.m. Jean-Yves Prescot – Folk-Rock, Sat., Sept., 10 at 2 p.m., and Richard Huet, Retro music, will appear on Sun., Sept., 18 at 1:30 p.m.

KlezKanada

KlezKanada, the internationally-acclaimed festival of Jewish culture and the arts will take place this year in the Laurentians from August 22 - 28. KlezKanada now offers day guest passes as well as tickets for dinner and a concert only. Every Day: Lectures, afternoon and evening concerts followed by dancing and the KlezKabaret, a Yiddish sing-along after dinner, Yiddish nature walks…for the children “KlezKids”, and so much more! Daily Rates: Adults: $100, 2nd adult registered at same time $75, Teens 13-18 $50, Children 5-12 free. Evening concert and dinner $50; Concert only: $25. Info & tickets: akotler@sympatico.ca or call 514-488-4252, www.klezkanada.org.

Mont Tremblant

Tremblant Rhythms

Saturday nights at Place Saint-Bernard's stage: 9 p.m. William Deslauriers, Sat., Aug., 13. Kevin Parent, Sat., Aug., 20, and Disco night with surprise guest artists, Sat., Aug., 27. Centre de Villégiature Tremblant, 1000, chemin de Voyageurs, Mont-Tremblant, www.tremblant.ca 1 88 TREMBLANT.

Music on the Mountain - 5^th Music-Fest Tremblant

Violinist Angèle Dubeau is this year’s Artistic Director. Dubeau aims to bring classical music more accessible to the public, with thirty musicians in forty free concerts starting Sat., morning and continuing to noon Mon., Sept., 5. Here are some musicians participating in the festival: Ensemble Caprice, performs Vivaldi, Soprano Shannon Mercer joins them; “Forestare” – 13 guitarists perform at 2 p.m.; The François Bourassa Quartet & Jeanne Rochette take over at 4 p.m.; Carlos Placeres with his five musicians, and pianist Alain Lefèvre follow; Singer Lorraine Klaasen, the Ensemble Kleztory with their Jewish-Gypsy music; and Monica Freire will add the Brazilian touch to the festival. Angèle Dubeau and her “La Pietà” musicians will perform Sun., 8 p.m. Jean-Philippe Tremblay, with his musicians for Schumann’s chamber music, Mon., at noon, the six musicians of the Merovitz Project will sing from their repertoire of Yiddish from Eastern Europe at 2 p.m. Labour-Day weekend, 3-5 Sept., Centre de Villégiature Tremblant, 1000, chemin des Voyageurs, www.tremblant.ca

Summer Concerts – Holy Trinity Lakefield

Duo Duval-Boulanger

Contemporary Québec traditional music: flutist/ethnologist Jean Duval and fiddler/multi-instrumentalist David Boulanger. In 2010 the duo launched their album Pièces sur Pièces - The album features a number of “brandies” - the origins of which “may lie in the music of late 18th century fiddlers from the north of England who came to Québec, where the brandy has taken root, flourished and been preserved from extinction.” For this concert, David Simard will join them on stage on guitar and voice. Strong musicians, who can make one stomp furiously. Sat., Aug., 20, 8 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 4 ch. Cambria, Lakefield Tickets: $25. 450 562-2025 banyanrecords@sympatico.ca.

Karen Young

A Family Affair With a musical career spanning over 30 years, Karen Young is one of Canada’s best known jazz singers. Karen has performed at most major festivals and toured North America and Europe. In this concert, her brother Doug and her niece Isabelle join Karen along with bassist Norman Lachapelle. Together they sing the repertoire the Young family grew up with, consisting of folk, country and traditional Irish songs. Sat., Sept., 10, 8 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 4 ch. Cambria, Lakefield Tickets: $25. 450 562-2025 banyanrecords@sympatico.ca.

Sunday Afternoons at the Promenade – St. Eustache

Bring your chairs to the promenade Paul-Sauvé, St. Eustache, for Free concerts Aug., 14, 21 & 28, at 2:30 p.m. Sun., Aug. 14 Ensemble Carré St. Louis, four musicians mix east and west, classical, popular and Jazz. Sun., Aug., 21, "Only Rock’ N Roll", is a Rolling Stones Tribute Band. Sun., Aug., 28, Apadooraï, four musicians two of whom are quite impressive with their didgeridoo (Australian instrument) they appeared at Parc George Filion last summer and really hit it with the audience, especially when the two didgeridoos competed.

Christ Church Concerts

A new series of intimate concerts at Christ Church, it started in June with André Thériault et les chanson de Félix Leclerc and continues with Jorane ($25 - $30 at the door), Sept., 16, at 8 p.m.; Followed by Pickin’Party Bluegrass Band ($!5 -$20) on Sept., 23^rd, at 8 p.m. and Le Charbonniers de l’Enfer ($30 - $35), Angèle Courville ($15 - $20) Oct., 7, and Henri Band ($20 - $25) on October 21^st. . Tickets can be purchased at Pizza 3000 in St. André d’Argenteuil and at Aux Lubie Gourmands, 432, rue Lafleur, in Lachute. 163, route du long-Sault, Saint-André-d’Argenteuil. Info: 450 537-2081 www.tourismeargenteuil.com.

Jason Lang - Café de la Gare St. Sauveur

Café de la Gare de St-Sauveur presents Jason Lang, who has already performed at the Café de la Gare in October 2010. Jason Lang writes free-spirited feeling-good songs, plays a few instruments, and has a good sense of humour and humility. He has been sharing his music world since his childhood, some of which was spent in Morin Heights, where he lived with his Mother, the folk-singer icon, Penny Lang. After working with other musicians, such as France D'Amour, Isabelle Boulay, Roch Voisine, Amanda Marshall, Luba, and Richard Séguin, he decided to go it alone. He will perform some of his new songs from both his albums “Boomerang” and “Beautiful Disguise.” Sat., 3 Sept., dinner-show Section A: $75, Section B: $65, Section C: $55. Show only $35 (call to confirm availability). Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.

Linda Lemay – Café de la Gare St. Sauveur

This singer-composer sings and very gently tells stories with her soft voice. This is her first time at the café. Linda Lemay will perform at the Olympia in Paris, France, where many very famous singers appear, in January 2012. Sat., 17 Sept., dinner-show Section A: $140, Section B: $130, Section C: $120. Show only $90 (Call to confirm availability after Sept. 12) Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. show starts at 8:15 p.m., after the main dish. Desert is served at intermission, followed by the second part of the concert. Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.

Free Friday Night Blues in Lachute

Listen to Blues at the Vieux Charbon Restaurant! It’s free! The program features well known, seasons blues musicians such as: July 29 - James Green; August 5 -Lyne Bernard; August 12 - Mama Groove, and, Aug., 19- Jim Zeller with his harmonica. More interesting musicians will follow. The restaurant also features Thursday nights Blues Jam with Brian & the Bluestorm. Au Vieux Charbon, 481 Principale, Lachute 450 562-3030.

3rd North American Country Western Dance Competition

An event directed by Dany Leclerc, who has forty years experience in Country-Western Dance, is a teacher, choreographer and International Western Dance Judge, he has already organized this event in the past two years. The competition is for: Line Dancing, Partnering, and Choreography. The Jury outline the criteria. The competition will be followed by free dancing and a dance class with the judges. Results will be announced at the end of the day. Sun., Aug., 21, doors open at 12:30 p.m. Competitor Registration Fee: $15, General Admission: $5. Hotel le Mirage, 1136 Curé Labelle, Blainville. For more information call 514 945-4439 www.cowboynationalschool.net.



On Stage

A new production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth directed by Arianna Bardesono, and performed by Repercussion Theater is coming to Morin Heights. Sat., Aug., 13, 4 p.m. at the Mont Bellevue, 99, Chemin du Lac-Echo, Morin Heights. In case of rain the performance will be held at the St. Eugène Church Hall, 148, Watchorn Road, Morin Heights. Info: 450 226-3232, ext.102. www.morinheights.com.

On Screen

FFISS Festival of Independent short films

A three-day festival scheduled for the weekend of 9 - 11 Sept. It will take place at “Mont St. Sauveur” as well as the part entitled “FFISS in action” at the Factories of St. Sauveur. This festival serves as a platform for young local and Quebec film makers to be presented along with well known names. It promises to be a colourful weekend in St. Sauveur.

Visual Arts

Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides

Steven Siegel exhibition brings with it a special “Estiv’art” event on August 13 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. A new exhibition opens on Sept., 11 to Nov., 13 featuring five Laurentian Women Artists: Louise Bloom, Suzie Pilon, Nadia Myre, Lisette Savaria, and Suzanne Lafrance. 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.

Imaginary Garden

CIEM presents an exhibition by five young artists who created art at the CIEM print shop in Ste. Scholastique. This is the 4^th year that CIEM has welcomed youth from Kanehsatake in a program of creative apprenticeship. Their creations express what the essence of what their heritage instilled in them including their particular approach to the nature surrounding them. The exhibition includes individual prints done while working with CIEM’s program coordinator Suzie Pilon, and professional artists Wolf Mendritzki, Elizabeth Sacca, Paul-Émile Rioux, and others.   A collective work done with the artist Tanya Lyons, of Lachute will also be displayed. The exhibit is being held at the Rotiwennakéhte Immersion School, 407, St. Michel, Kanehsatake, until Aug., 21: Thurs., to Sun., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Maison de la culture St. Faustin

The Sculpture Place

For the past six years, this centre offers sculptors the opportunity to show their creations during the month of August.   This year some of the artists are returning: Armand Destroismaisons, whose creations made from recycled metal and wood, have been adding a touch of humour to numerous exhibits at this center; Michel Lajeunesse; Gérard Poirier; Jean Rémy; Monique Silviani; Richard Lemieux; Roger Rolland; Pierre Poisson; Daniel Godon, Tony Fortin, and Annie Villeneuve all of whom come with new and exciting sculptures. The event starts on Sat., Aug., 6 and continues to Sun., Sept., 11.

2nd Salon des Métiers d’art



This Salon features a few selected fine-craft artists who do: jewellery, stained glass, mosaics, weaving, felting, wrought iron, and paper.   It is a two-day event taking place Sat., & Sun., Aug., 20-21, on the lawn of the centre, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. Kim Brewster, who has been doing stained glass art in her studio in St. Sauveur since 1981, participates in this event, and so is Jules Beauregard, with his exquisite turned wood art objects. Many other artists participate with recycled and Mâché paper, ceramics, clay, mosaics, lace, weaving, and more. 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 www.maisondesarts.ca

Night Painting in Two-Mountains

Professional artists paint directly on the asphalt, accompanied by musicians. The public is invited to participate – admission is free. Material and refreshments are provided. Nuit de la Peinture de Deux-Montagnes takes place on Saturday, Aug., 13, at 9 p.m., at the Olympia parking 611, 20^th avenue in Two Mountains. 450 473-6435 www.lanuitdelapeinture.blogspot.com.

5^th Art Symposium Domaine Saint Bernard

This symposium draws many painters and sculptors from Quebec for a weekend of creations inspired by the site in nature, and workshops and exchange with the artists. Artwork may be purchased on location. Admission is free. This event takes place on Aug., 13-14 at Domaine St. Bernard, 539, Saint-Bernard road, Mont Tremblant 819 425-3588 www.domainesaintbernard.org.

13^th Painting Symposium Bois des Filion

This symposium takes place indoors and outdoors. It includes about 70 painters from different regions of Quebec. Fri., Aug., 19, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sat., Aug., 20, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun., Aug., 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chalet des Citoyens, 30 Montée Gagnon, and at Maison Limoges – Perron, 501, rue Adolphe-Chapleau, Bois-des-Filion. 450 621-1460 ext. 100. Admission is free.

Montagne-ART St. Hippolyte

A crowd pleasing three-day event! This 26th “Montagne-Art” features twenty-three artists practicing a variety of disciplines, from painting to sculpture and fine-craft arts, join to present recent creations. It is an event that fosters exchange between the artists and the public. The theme this year is Shadow & Light, featuring invited artist Lise Beauchamp, who resides in St. Hippolyte, and has been recognized as a Master Stained Glass artist, since 1979. There will be workshops, demonstrations and presentations. There will be a variety of fascinating techniques: sculpture, textile, stained glass, ceramics, print-making, and painting in different media, it promises to be a very interesting art happening. Participating artists: Jos Bergot – Sculpture and moulded copper. Nancy Boisvert, – Jewellery. Suzanne Chevalier – Acrylic Painting. Julie Corbeil – Floral Collages. Nicole Cossette – this artist from Ste. Anne de Lacs does amazing creations from felt and silk, she actually combines the arts of textile, costume making, sculpture and painting. Martine Cyr – Painting Acrylic and charcoal. Sébastien Desjardins - Painting, mixed media. Marielle Duquette – Painting, Chinese ink. Martine Gagnon – Sculpture, bronze and cement. Christiane Gagnon – Acrylic painting. François Guilbault – Painting, Oil. Célène Lacroix – this artist uses acrylic using the stone surfaces to add depth to the scenery she paints. Suzanne Lanthier – Stained Glass. Huguette Lagacé-Bourbeau – Acrylic painting. Jeff Mc Donald – Sculpture, Assembly. Renée Noreau – Painting, Acrylic. Jacqueline Péreg – Painting, Oil. Dominique Robert – Ceramics. Camille Téel – Painting, print-making & digital art. Claude Tremblay – Fine-Craft, Wood. Collette Vaudry – Enamel on copper.It takes place - Fri., Aug., 19, Sat., Aug., 20 and Sun., Aug., 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the “Centre éducatif et communautaire des Hauteurs”, 20 rue Bourget, St. Hippolyte, www.culture-saint-hippolyte.org 450 563-2505 Ext. 248. cculturel.sainthippolyte@gmail.com.

Rendezvous Art-Thé Piedmont - Lucien Lisabelle

Photography by Lucien Lisabelle – a special series of events presented by the MRC Pays-d’en-Haut intended to familiarise residents and visitors with local professional artists. Sat., & Sun.: 20 & 21 Aug.   Salle Polyvalente, Piedmont Station: 146 chemin de la Gare à Piedmont. 450 229-6637, ext., 126.

Val David - Centre d'exposition

Loto-Québec travelling collection exhibition entitled “Tracés” from their 2010 acquisitions of Quebec artists.   This exhibition continues until September 11th. Centre d’exposition de Val-David: 2495, de l’Église 819 322-7474. www.culture.val-david.qc.ca.

1001 Pots – Val David

The 23rd 1001 Pots features ceramics as well as garden, kitchen, home décor, jewellery and more. Open until Sun. Aug., 14 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $2 Visitors receive a ceramic button and an illustrated site map with a list of all exhibitors. 2435, rue de l'Église, Val-David 819 322-6868 expo@1001pots.com.

Montfort Pavilion Gallery

The group of artists who joined Roger Ponce and his committee is back again with another artwork collection, to create a tradition of “a touch of art” at this lovely historical site. They will open the upstairs show, on Friday, September 2^nd, between 4 and 6 p.m., to welcome those who wish to personally meet the artists. The show will continue every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., to the end of October.   Participating artists: Ilania Abileah - prints, mixed media & hand crafted ceramics, Joanne Bolduc will be back with new beautifully executed watercolours; Dalia Chauveau, paints interesting faces or intriguing partial ones in oil, and does collage too; Esther Demers paints bold, lively images; Marina Dunn Dugas does finely finished watercolours presented in a unique way; Roger Ponce presents Laurentian nature scenes in pastel that makes people understand why we live here; David Roffey does peaceful country houses in oil, and detailed floral compositions in watercolours. Other artists are expected to join this exhibition. The gallery will continue featuring various local artists, every two months throughout the year. “Pavillon Montfort”, 160 rue Principale, Wentworth-Nord, 450 226-7898 or 450 533-5574.

ICI par les arts

First Thursday of each month there is a Vernissage of an artist at 5-7 p.m. Artist Véronique Ratelle shows her creations until Aug., 27. On Thur., Sept., 1, Stephane Bernier takes the hall over for the month. First Friday of each month is “comedy night.” The Manga club meets every Thursday as of 5 p.m.! You can also come in for a cup of coffee in this thriving community center. 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.

Mont Laurier Exhibition Centre

Nathalie Rolland shows her drawings, sculpture and installation. Show continues until Aug., 27. 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.

Val-des-Lacs - Floating Sculptures

Until Aug. 20, a display of seven floating sculptures by Quebec sculptors, at Lac Gagnon, 10 Chemin Lépine, Val-des-Lacs, 819 326-1759 or 819 326-1038,

Les Sculpturales – Saint Sauveur

This 4-day event gathers accomplished and well known sculptors every year. Over thirty sculptors participate this year, including three who just returned from Cuba where they created art: Geneviève Forest, Wilfredo Fernandez-Gonzalez, and Claude Brosseau. The master blacksmith from Mirabel Martin St-Jean will give a few demonstrations with the Calèche horses of St. Sauveur. The variety of techniques is fascinating and at times musicians are added to the scene, which makes it a very pleasant experience. It takes place at the Park Georges-Filion, in St. Sauveur, Thur., to Sun, Sept., 8 to 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (4 p.m. on sun.)

Antique Cars in St. Sauveur

As in previous years, St. Sauveur features an exhibition of old/antique cars with all the fanfare that goes with it. It is a time when the village fills up with the most well preserved cars one sees in the Laurentians. The owners, some of whom come in pairs dressed to the T, are happy to show off their shining cars, adorned with yesteryear’s nickel and wood trimmings. A word of caution: “Don’t touch the cars!” The event takes place at the Park George Filion on Sun., Sept.18, throughout the day.

Art in Situ

Jardins du précambrien in Val-David

Every Sunday at 2:00 p.m., a guided tour is free to visitors. Sat., Aug., 13, 2 p.m., Québec “Geopoetics” workshop on the theme of Legacy, at the Gaston Miron area and on the Roger-Laverdure trail. Sun., Aug., 14, 2 p.m., Guided Tour. On Sat., Aug., 20, members of the Atelier québécois de Géopoétique will offer their own vision of legacy in the form of a “reading-journey” on the pathways, while a poetic and musical performance by the guest poet is scheduled for the following Sunday at the Agora Gaston-Miron. The participatory component will be back, with visitors having the chance to contribute to the collective work on the theme of legacy at the Agora de la Sonorité. Visitors receive a passport containing the program, information about the artists, a map of the trails, and details about previous years’ “In-Situ” creations. Opening hours: The site of the Jardins du précambrien will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until September 5, and will afterwards remain accessible to the public for the fall-colours on weekends only from September 5 to October 10. 819 322-7167, toll-free 1 877 858-1222 www.jardinsduprecambrien.com.

Sentier ART ³Bois de Belle-Rivière - Mirabel

The Regional Park Bois du Belle-Rivière opened its season with activities for the whole family. There is swimming, trout fishing, and aerobic training in the nature Gym installations to be found in the forest. Sentier Art³ the trails with the new creations by invited artists will be open to the public. Until Aug., 19, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., visitors may meet the guest artist Marc Dulude, at his creation on the trail. This trail will feature more activities until October 2011. Park Bois du Belle-Rivière, 9009 boulevard Arthur-Sauvé, (Sainte-Scholastique) Mirabel is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the week and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays, and Sundays. For reservation, and information call 450 258-4924.

Galleries (See Galleries Etc.)

Michel Bigué Gallery – St. Sauveur

Art well displayed on the walls of this charming gallery. Michel Bigué, 315, rue Principale, St-Sauveur Open Wednesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 450 227-5409. info@galeriemichelbigue.com.

Galerie d’Art 249

Galerie d'Art 249, a new gallery located at 421, rue Principale in St-Sauveur, across from Gibbys. Pierre Filion, is an art collector turned Gallery Owner. He is very appreciative of the art created by his artists and proudly displays them in his new bright gallery. www.galerieart249.com 450 227-1249 or 438 888-2424 art249@telus.blackberry.net.

Gallerie d'Art Le Castelet

Pierre Lavergne of Gallerie d'Art Le Castelet. They recently moved into their own building at 32, rue de la Gare (opposite Moe's). He's expecting your call: 450-227-9797. www.galerielecastelet.com marion-lavergne@sympatico.ca

La Galerie Cultiv’Art – Oka

Paintings by: Francine Allard, Claudette Bourbeau, Lucie Chaîné, Marcel Charest, Jean Cousineau, Christiane Doré, Martine Girard, Francine Metthé, Rose-Marie LeBlanc, and Marie-Andrée Tardif. As well as many fine craft artists displaying sculptures, wooden objects, jewlerry, glass, scarves, painted eggs, pottery, and lots more. Open Fri., Sat., Sun., until July 24. As of July 25, open every day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. until August 27th. La Galerie Cultiv'Art, 5, rue de la Pinède, Oka, www.vergerlecultivart.com 450 479-6366 or 514 220-5903.

Historical Museums (see attractions 2011)