October 2011

On Stage
Theatre Morin Heights presents a Reading of one act from the very funny PLAZA SUITE by Neil Simon Saturday, October 1^st, 4 p.m., O'PETIT RESTAURANT, 879, rue du Village, Morin Heights, Qc. Coffee/Tea & Cake (free). Jake our O’Petit chef will offer a lovely dinner after the performance: 1. Steak au Poivre $29.95. 2. Chicken Marsalla $23.95. 3. Pesto Linguini with Wild Mushrooms $22.95. Dinner includes Soup, House Salad, Coffee/Tea & Dessert (Plus tax and tip). Please call O'Petit for Reservation of your superb Dinner! 450 226 8848.

Music

Charles Prévost & Francis Perron - Prévost

Charles Prévost, Baritone & Francis Perron, piano, will perform songs of Gilles Vigneault on Sat., Oct., 1. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994, rue Principale, Prévost. 450-436-3037. www.diffusionsamalgamme.com

Marie-Chantal Toupin - St. Jerome

Marie-Chantal has a new program for this concert. Sat. Oct., 1, 8 p.m. Tickets: $41. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

Les Charbonniers de l'enfer - Val Morin
This group performs a cappella traditional Quebec music by Noir Désir, Dédé Fortin, Félix Leclerc, Daniel Lavoie and others. Sat., Oct., 1, 8 p.m. Tickets: $50. Théâtre du Marais, 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.

Michel Louvain - St. Jerome

Michel Louvain proudly presents pieces from his new album « Je n’ai pas changé » inspired by Latin Rythmes of tango, cha-cha, samba and Bosa-Nova. He is accompanied by his musicians and back-up singers he will also perform some of his old successful pieces. Sun., Oct., 2, 2 p.m. Tickets: $45 Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

“Innocent When You Dream”

An evening of the music of Tom Waits: Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, At Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill. Jazz sextet Innocent When You Dream interprets the unique beauty of the songs of Tom Waits. As an ensemble they create haunting and blissful sonic landscapes drawing upon the simplicity of Waits’ songs as the source of their interplay and improvisations. Musicians: Aaron Shragge- Trumpet, Shakuhachi Flute; Brandon Bernstein– Guitar; Jim Doxas– Drums; Jean Félix Mailloux– Bass; TBA- Tenor Sax; TBA- Lap Steel. Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill: 1254 Mackay, Montreal. Sunday, Oct. 2: 8:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m. & 11 p.m. Tickets: 8:30 p.m. $15, 9:45 p.m. $10. 514 931-6808.

Minstrels of hope

The Minstrels of hope is a group of 12 singers aged 17 to 27 from Philippines. They are touring Quebec between September 8th and October 24th. They sing in Tagalo, Spanish and English. The group has been performing for the past ten years. They come for the poor parts of Manila giving hope and confidence to other young people who don’t have much. Friday, October 7 at 8 p.m., they perform at the Saint-Adolph-D'Howard Church. Tickets are $15. A CD of the Minstrels' “Better World” will be sold for $20. For more information visit http://www.minstrelsofhope.sitew.com/ or call Jean Belliveau 819-327-3623.

Christina Altamura - Prévost

Pianist Christina Altamura is back by popular demand, this time she will play Latin music. Sat., Oct., 8. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994, rue Principale, Prévost. 450-436-3037. www.diffusionsamalgamme.com

Bobby Bazini - Sainte-Agathe

This young pop artist presents compositions in folk, R & B, and Soul from his album “Better in Time.” Sat., Oct., 8, 8 p.m. Tickets: $34. Théâtre Le Patriote, 258 St Venant, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. 819-326-3655 1-888-326-3655.

Éric Lapointe - St. Jerome

Éric Lapointe goes all the way with this new program. When you take in a concert in St. Jerome, you may wish to try one of their 10% discount with your concert tickets. The Bel-Azur, Fine cuisine, Mediterranean, Tunisian, Italian and French, 245, rue Saint Georges, Saint-Jérôme, 450 565-6262, as a special Tunisian 4-plate dinner for two on the Table d’hôte menu. Concert Thur., Oct., 13, 8 p.m. Tickets: $40. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

Alan Gerber - Val Morin

Three family members play the blues together: Alan, Hannah and Eli Gerber. Sat., Oct., 15, 8 p.m. Tickets: $30. Théâtre du Marais, 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.

Alexandre Poulin - St. Sauveur

Alexandre Poulin will light up the stage at the Café de la Gare again for the 9^th time. This time he will perform pieces from his second album (2010) “Une lumière allumée” a new program of his most recent unique folk songs. Café de la Gare de St-Sauveur presents Sat., Oct., 15, dinner-show Section A: $85, Section B: $75, Section C: $65. Show only $45 (call to confirm availability after Oct., 10)   Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.

Guy Bélanger - St. Jerome

Guy Bélanger has been on the blues scene for thirty years already. With his Harmonica and raspy voice, Guy Bélanger already made a mark at the Montreal Jazz Festival performing with his musicians with his folk music he will put you in the mood and when he moved to faster pace he will get you tapping non-stop the program includes pieces from his second album “Crossroads”. Fri., Oct., 21 8 p.m. Tickets: 32 $. Salle Antony-Lessard, 101, Place du Curé-Labelle, Saint-Jérôme. www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

Cuivrez-vous bien - Prévost

Ensemble « Cuivrez-vous bien » a Wind-instrument quintet. The musicians are: Bruno Blouin-Robert - Horn, Jonathan Talbot – trumpet, Christian Leclerc, Tuba, Thierry Champs, Trumpet; and Julie Patenaude, Trombone. Sat., Oct., 22, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994, rue Principale, Prévost. 450-436-3037. www.diffusionsamalgamme.com

Mixmania 2 - St. Jerome

This group is doing a Quebec tour. The group includes the four “Glamie” Girls: Grande Alexandra, Anne-Sophie, Claudia & Emmy, and the four “Stepzone” Boys: Alex, Jeremy, Mathieu & Tommy. They will perform pieces from their album of, which received the classification “Gold” at their “Francofolies de Montréal” performance. They will give two performances on Saturday, October 22, at 3 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 30 $ Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660

Vladimir Sidorov - Prévost

Vladimir Sidorov with his Russian accordion (Bayan) is back by popular demand. He will play classical music, tango, Russian folklore, and Jazz. Sat., Oct., 29. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994, rue Principale, Prévost. 450-436-3037. www.diffusionsamalgamme.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.

Visual Arts

Forms & Light with Words - Roger Lauzon

Roger Lauzon “Forms and Light with Words” exhibits his recent body of work through which he wishes to incite poetic expression. He writes texts inspired by the images he took in nature. The photographs Roger takes are a result of observations during his forays into the woods. He zeros in to capture a moment in time. He sees rocks, wood, and water interact with time, movement and light, and aims to enhance our perception of nature hoping that his photographs will inspire our imagination and our subconscious to unravel the beauty and diversity created by forms and light in action.

Roger thrives on interactivity with the image, and hopes viewers will interact with the images to create their own verbal expression. Embarking on a process of communication, he wishes to penetrate the human contemplation process. Using “Quick-Time Virtual Reality” (QTVR), he is creating a process whereby images are gradually being transformed on the screen to generate feelings and enhance individual expression.

During Journées de la cultures he will conduct two interactive workshops of photo taking and text creation in Morin Heights, see website: www.rogerlauzon.net. On Thursday, Oct., 6, Roger Lauzon opens an exhibition at ICI par les arts, 712 rue Saint Georges, St. Jerome. 450-569-4000. www.iciparlesarts.com.

Association of painters of Ste. Adèle October 8,9 and 10, at Hotel le Chantecler, 1474, chemin Chantecler, Ste. Adele,….more than 400 paintings different mediums on display.

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

Espace Fresque, Val David Church Louise Gagnon, Line Pinard, Pierre Dostie, Eric Hallynck, Normand Ménard, Michèle Campeau, Claude Savard, Nathalie Levasseur, Yves Gabriel Brunet, Lisa Carney, Michel Lajeunesse, Thérèse Joannette. Saturday, 10 to 4 p.m., Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. During Journeés de la culture 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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.

Photo: Nathalie Levasseur Tissue Social.

Here are some details about the Journées de la culture at the Prévost Station. Saturday October 1st and Sunday October 2nd, from 10 a.m., - Nathalie Levasseur presents her installation Tissue Social. Saturday, 12:30 to 5 p.m.- Annie-Isabelle Mayer painting. Sunday, October 1 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. - Annie-Isabelle Mayer painting. At 2 p.m. Eric Hamalian comes with his students to demonstrate dance - Salsa, Tango and Meringue. Gare de Prévost, 1272 rue de la Traverse, Prévost 450 224-2105 garedeprevost@mail.com.

5 to 7 p.m. at the museum in St. Jerome.

ICI par les arts puts on art activities on Saturdays from 11 a.m. Circus art, tam-tam, painting - no need to register except for special workshops. Thursday evenings it is Mosaic, Jewellery creation. Interested in other art activities, please ask. Contact Karine at 450-569-4000 karine@iciparlesarts.com.

Michel Gautier presents his wirk with performance and talks starting October 19, Vernissage 6 p.m., then October 29th and November 5th at 2 p.m.

Double Défi
The 5th International Amateur Theater bi-annual festival “Double Défi” took place in Mont Laurier Sept., 8 to 14. The competing troupes came from seventeen different countries. Some of the prizes given were: Most remarkable group – France “Theatre PAN (winner), Quebec Theatre Aphasique, and Brazil. Best scenery Slovakia (Winner), Brazil, and Russia. Nominated for “Best Play” were: Brazil (winner), Israel, and Italy (Centro di Teatro Internationale). Special Jury prize: Slovakia (winner), Israel, and Italy. The Public Choice prize: 1st France Les Dieselles, 2nd Brazil and 3rd Israel.
Music

Notre Dame de Grass, holy Trinity Church in Lakefield, Oct., 15, 7:30 p.m. tickets are $25 at the door…$12 children 12 and under. 450 432-9055, 450 562-9249, 450 562-2025 ext. 21. This is a fund raiser for the church.

Alan Gerber - Val Morin

Three family members play the blues together: Alan, Hannah and Eli Gerber. Sat., Oct., 15, 8 p.m. Tickets: $30. Théâtre du Marais, 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.

Alexandre Poulin - St. Sauveur

Alexandre Poulin will light up the stage at the Café de la Gare again for the 9th time. This time he will perform pieces from his second album (2010) “Une lumière allumée” a new program of his most recent unique folk songs. Café de la Gare de St-Sauveur presents Sat., Oct., 15, dinner-show Section A: $85, Section B: $75, Section C: $65. Show only $45 (call to confirm availability after Oct., 10) Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.

Christ Church Concerts

Henri Band ($20 - $25) Fri., Oct. 21st. 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

Free Friday Night Blues in Lachute

Free Blues! Cliff Stevens, Fri., Oct., 14; Kenny Dupree, Fri., Oct., 21; Red Bird, Fri., Oct., 28; Slim Wood, Fri., Nov., 11. The restaurant also features Thursday-night Blues Jams with Brian & the Bluestorm. Au Vieux Charbon, 481 Principale, Lachute 450 562-3030.

Guy Bélanger - St. Jerome

Guy Bélanger has been on the blues scene for thirty years already. With his Harmonica and raspy voice, Guy Bélanger already made a mark at the Montreal Jazz Festival performing with his musicians with his folk music he will put you in the mood and when he moved to faster pace he will get you tapping non-stop the program includes pieces from his second album “Crossroads”. Fri., Oct., 21 8 p.m. Tickets: 32 $. Salle Antony-Lessard, 101, Place du Curé-Labelle, Saint-Jérôme. www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

Cuivrez-vous bien – Prevost (See page __)

« Cuivrez-vous bien » brass quintet. Sat., Oct., 22, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994, rue Principale, Prévost. 450-436-3037. www.diffusionsamalgamme.com

Mixmania 2 - St. Jerome

This group is doing a Quebec tour. The group includes the four “Glamie” Girls: Grande Alexandra, Anne-Sophie, Claudia & Emmy, and the four “Stepzone” Boys: Alex, Jeremy, Mathieu & Tommy. Two performances: Sat., Oct., 22, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 30 $ Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

Christian Sbrocca – St. Sauveur

Writer-composer Christian Sbrocca returns for the 2nd time to Café de la Gare, to perform his colletion of songs entitled “l’opinion des autres”. www.myspace.com/christiansbrocca Sat., Oct. 22, Dinner-Show Section A: $60, Section B: 55, Section C: $50 Show only $25 (call to confirm availability as of Oct., 17). 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.

Roch Voisine – Americana

This charismatic artist has been very popular in Quebec for the past twenty years.
Thur., Oct., 27, 8 p.m. Tickets $46. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.

Vladimir Sidorov – Prévost (See page __)

This Russian accordion (Bayan) virtuoso plays classical music, tango, Russian folklore, and Jazz. Sat., Oct., 29. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994, rue Principale, Prévost. 450-436-3037. www.diffusionsamalgamme.com

Pierre Lapointe – Alone at the Piano, Ste-Agathe

For the first time since November 2009, the talented Pierre Lapointe shows another side of his creativity by performing his own compositions as they were originally conceived alone at the Piano. Sat., Oct., 29, 8 p.m. Tickets: $35. Theatre Le Patriote, 258 St Venant, Sainte-Agathe-Des-Monts. 819-326-3655/1-888-326-3655.

ICI par les arts

Exhibitions: October - Roger Lauzon - Photography. November - Zeesun Haque, oil paintings and digital art. The center holds a Comedy night on the first Friday of each month. 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.

Fine Crafts

The Judy Blundell Cottage Industry Craft & Arts

There will be Quilted, hand-crafted purses and other bags, home décor, spices, home-made Preserves, candles & soaps, greeting cards, Small paintings, hand-crafted Ceramic bowls and other decorative objects. 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., Nov 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gore Community Centre, 2 Cambria Road, in Gore.