September 2011

Music

The 9^th Cuban Festival is a four-day celebration Fri., to Sun., Sept., 2 - 5 when Pierre Urquhart and his team turn Park George Filion, St. Sauveur into a thriving Cuban Mecca. It opened on Fri., Sept., 2 with the band Son Très de Cuba that quickly had the audience dancing, followed by the Cuban dance group Cubamanos.



The celebrations continue throughout the weekend with the Cubamanos dancers from Manzanillo, Cuba, as well as: Giovany Arteaga & the Cuban Connexion, Trio Rubi, Son Très de Cuba, and Caliente Son. Along with the local residents, busloads of people from the upper Laurentians, Laval, Montreal, filled the park with cheer. Those who attended the benefit dinner had samplings of Cuban food, coffee, and deserts. The central booth gave out colourful brochures and maps of Cuba. Also features are: a Spanish Immersion School of two-week sessions from November 2011 to April 2012 http://formationcuba.com; and a Salsa learning trip www.cubalavida.com.

Free Friday Night Blues in Lachute

Listen to Blues at the Vieux Charbon Restaurant! It’s free! Fridays: Bluesteel, Sept., 2, Cecile Doo-Kingue, Sept., 9, The Ramblers, Sept., 16, Blue Mood, Sept., 23, Carolyn Fe, Sept., 30, Le Smokin Sonics, Oct., 7, Cliff Stevens, Oct., 14, Kenny Dupré, Oct., 21, and Red Bird, Oct., 28. The restaurant also features Thursday nights Blues Jam with Brian & the Bluestorm, Thur., Oct., 6 will mark the anniversary of these blues evenings. Au Vieux Charbon, 481 Principale, Lachute 450 562-3030.

Free Music in the Park – St. Sauveur

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. Pascal Rochette, Musical Poetry: Sat., Sept., 10 at 2 p.m. Jean-Yves Prescot – Folk-Rock, Sat., Sept., 10 at 2 p.m., Jean-Yves Prescott, Folk-Rock, Sun., Sept., 17, 1:30 p.m. Richard Huet, Retro music, will appear on Sun., Sept., 18, 1:30 p.m. The musicians of Fondation des Arts de Laurentides will perform as part of Journées de la culture. Sat., Oct., 1^st, 2 p.m.   Week-end Country in the valley, Bobby Lacombe & Southwind, and a Garage Sale, Sat., & Sun., Oct., 8 & 9.

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.

Zale Seck - Val Morin

This year’s new season of concerts at the Theatre du Marais in Val Morin begins with a sizzling performance by Sale Seck. Zale was born in Senegal, into the Lebou culture. He trained on percussion instruments became interested in the guitar, which he used it to perform his own compositions.   He combines his voice and his music to express memories of his people, thus becoming the ambassador of the Lebou ethnic group, who traditionally live on fishing. He became well known in Senegal and became part of the Senegalese cultural scene since 1983. His career spans from the age of 11 in 1972 to 1992, when he formed his own group to become a star in his own country until they became a star group in Dakar in 2000. He travelled to France with the legendary group Baobab of Dakar. He was also invited to the DK 24 festival of Youssou n’dour in Dakar. Zale Seck appeared on Radio and on television in Senegal, Pan African International, and Radio France (TV5). He lives in Quebec since 2001 pursuing an artistic career with guitar, dancing, singing, writing and composing. Zale Seck is back due to public demand for an evening of memorable percussion, and African Rythmes. Sat., Sept., 10, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Théâtre du Marais, 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.

Christ Church Concerts - St. André d’Argenteuil

Jorane ($25 - $30 at the door): Fri., Sept. 16, 8 p.m.; Pickin’Party Bluegrass Band ($15 -$20): Fri., Sept., 23^rd, 8 p.m.; Le Charbonniers de l’Enfer ($30 - $35): Fri., Sept., 30, 8 p.m. Angèle Courville ($15 - $20) Fri., Oct., 7, 8 p.m.; and Henri Band ($20 - $25) Fri., Oct., 21^st, 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Pizza 3000 in St. André d’Argenteuil and at Aux Lubie Gourmands, 432, rue Lafleur, in Lachute. Christ-Church: 163, route du long-Sault, Saint-André-d’Argenteuil. 450 537-2081 www.tourismeargenteuil.com.

Damien Robitaille - Sainte-Agathe

Damien Robitaille is a Franco-Ontarian writer-composer, who performs funk, rock steady, pop and soul, it is retro 70s but warm. In this new program, he reveals profound reflections about love and friendship.   Fri., Sept., 16, 8 p.m. Tickets: $32. Théâtre Le Patriote, 258 St Venant, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. 819-326-3655 1-888-326-3655.

Linda Lemay –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.

Marc Déry - Val Morin

Marc Déry comes with a program from a new pop album! Sat., Sept., 17, 8 p.m. Tickets: $40. Théâtre du Marais, 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.

Matt Herskowitz – Prevost

Back from an international tour, ppianist -composer Matt Herskowitz is back to open the season of Diffusion Amal’Gamme. Sat., Sept., 24, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994, rue Principale, Prévost. 450-436-3037. www.diffusionsamalgamme.com

Marie-Chantal Toupin - Sainte-Agathe

Tender yet rocky and passionate, she expresses herself and brings her audience to laugh, dance sing and cry.   Sat., Sept., 24, 8 p.m. Tickets: $38. Théâtre Le Patriote, 258 St Venant, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. 819-326-3655 1-888-326-3655



Chantale Gagnon - Val Morin

Soprano Chantale Gagnon sings pieces from the opera, musical comedies, Spain and some pop music. Sun., Sept., 25, 2 p.m. Tickets: $15. Théâtre du Marais, 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.

La Sinfonia de Lanaudière - St. Jérôme

The Strauss family story narrated by actor Albert Millaire, the music includes Walses, polkas, overtures and other pieces created by the Strauss family. Sun. Sept. 25, 2 p.m. Tickets: $38. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

Nadja - St. Jerome

Following the success of her first album, which sold 70 000 copies, Nadja comes with a new program, while keeping her soul blues style, with humour simplicity and warmth. Fri. Sept. 30, 8 p.m. Tickets: $33. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

See October for more Music.

Visual Arts

September 27 to December 12, Vernissage October 1, at 5 p.m. - Espace Fresque, Val David Church

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 opened the upstairs show, on Sat., Sept., 3^rd. The show will continue until Oct., 9, every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.   The artists are: Ilania Abileah, Danielle Aubry, Maurice Bédard, Joanne Bolduc, Lionel Chartier, Esther Demers; Marina Dunn Dugas; Loraine Lafrance, Jean Lukanovitch, Roger Ponce; Christina Poole, and David Roffey. This gallery will continue featuring local artists later on during the year. “Pavillon Montfort”, 160 rue Principale, Wentworth-Nord, 450 226-7898.

Les Sculpturales – Saint Sauveur

These four-day event features over thirty sculptors such as Geneviève Forest, Wilfredo Fernandez-Gonzalez, Claude Brosseau, Mathieu Patoine who demonstrates wood engraving, and many others. Clément Lemieux, a wood sculptor will also demonstrate his craft demonstrating how he works with wood. (On Oct., 1 and 2 he will also do demonstrations at 249 art gallery St. Sauveur). There will also be demonstrations ceramic sculpting and other techniques, and 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., Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides

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.

David Moore - Val David

This exhibition “Tracés” continues until September 11th. From Sept., 17 to Nov., 20, an exhibition entitled “Souffle” by sculptor David Moore. This multidisciplinary artist does sculpture, and installations using pieces of wood, metal, glass and stone, and at times including electronic devices. He also does photography, painting, and digital printmaking. David Moore already exhibited in solo and group exhibitions at the Laurentian Contemporary Art Museum in the past few years. Centre d’exposition de Val-David: 2495, de l’Église 819 322-7474. www.culture.val-david.qc.ca.

The Sculpture Place - Maison de la culture, St. Faustin

The sculptures' exhibition continues to Sept., 11.   This will be followed by an exhibition of comic illustrations, films and books, including the work of Quebec illustrators Denis Rodier, Simon Dupuis, and Jean-Sébastien Lajeunesse. Sept., 17 to Oct. 30. 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

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

Entrance Fee $12 provides visitors with 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 will be accessible to the public for the fall-colours on weekends only until Oct., 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. Sentier Art³ the trails with the new creation by this summer’s invited artist Marc Dulude may be seen on the trail of this Park. A new feature is the GPS-Adventure to do a geo-rally. The equipment will be provided (GPS & iPod). You can register for this week-end family activity which takes about 2 ½ hours. Families can play in groups and collect points, while walking in a nature trail. Activity designed for the whole family, including children 6 and up who can walk or younger ones in carriages. Parc Bois du Belle-Rivière, 9009 boulevard Arthur-Sauvé, (Sainte-Scholastique) Mirabel is open seven days a week from 9:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations and information call 450 258-4924 or visit www.gps-aventure.ca/grand-public.

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