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2010 - Articles, Dance, Exhibitions , Music , Attractions, Theatre, What's New, Where to Eat
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Winter Festivals
J’aime Sainte-Adèle
14th Festi-Vent - St. Placide
Mark your calendars Sat., & Sun., Feb., 18-19, 2012 http://www.festi-vent.com/
Dance
Theatre-Dance Improvisation - Val David
“Cassiopée Danse” with DJ Miss G, and eighteen artists participate in this contemporary dance-improve-theatre happening. Sun., Jan., 15, 6 p.m.: “Centre de Création LézArts Loco", 1287 rue Dufresne, Val-David. Tickets: $10. 819 322 6379 or 819 322 7532 lezarts.loco@gmail.com www.lezartsloco.org
Latin Evenings at Meridian 74 - St. Jerome
Dance to Latin music, meeting with the local Spanish-speaking people and enjoying their culture, drinks and foods. Everyone is welcome! The cost is $10 per person which includes one free drink. Sat., Feb., 11, 8 p.m. Le Méridien 74, 181, rue Brière, St. Jerome.
On Screen
Live Opera from the New York Met.
Music
Mario Pelchat - St. Jerome
To celebrate the 30-year anniversary of his career, Mario Pelchat is touring with his new album including some of his most popular songs in new arrangements. The album “Toujours de nous” was nominated to the ADISQ 2011 as this year’s album and Pop song. Thur., Jan., 12, 8 p.m., Tickets: $44. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.
Beatles Story - St. Jerome
Four seasoned musicians-singers present a repertoire that started with the d Sullivan show to the Montreal Forum, and the Shea Stadium concerts. A good show to start the year with! Fri., Jan., 13: 8 p.m. & Sat., Jan. 14: 8 p.m. Tickets: $55. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.
Aveladeen - Prevost
With Michel Dubeau doing a musical stint with Cirque du Soleil, his flute will be replaced by Robin Bouliane’s violin, joining Bonoît Chaput - guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, banjo; Raoul Cyr – guitar, bouzouki, bugle, trombone and bodharan; Bernard Ouellette – cajon, dembeck, darbouka - hand drum, and voice; They will begin the New Year with a retrospective program. Sat., Jan., 14, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994, rue Principale, Prévost. 450-436-3037, www.diffusionsamalgamme.com.
Les Charbonniers de l’Enfer – St. Jerome
Les Charbonniers de l’Enfer is an "a capella" ensemble of Quebec Traditional music. Michel Bordeleau: singer, composer, plays the mandolin and taps his feet. Michel Faubert: singer, composer, and story teller. André Marchand: singer, composer, guitarist and tapper, and a founding member of the group “La Bottine Souriante”. Jean-Claude Mirandette: a multi-instrument musician, singer, composer. Normand Miron: singer plays accordion and harmonica. Sun., Jan. 15, 2 p.m. Tickets: $30. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.
Jérôme Charlebois – Val Morin
Jérôme Charlebois sings and plays the guitar. Fri., Jan., 20, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Théâtre du Marais: 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin. 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.
Sergeï Trofanov - Prevost
Musicians: Vladimir Sidorov – bayan, Olga Trofanova – piano, and Sergeï Trofanov - violin and vocals. Sergeï Trofanov is a violin virtuoso with gypsy roots. He has been playing around the world for years and continues to do so since he came to Canada in 1991. Tickets: $25. Sat., Jan., 21, 8 p.m. Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994, rue Principale, Prévost. 450-436-3037, www.diffusionsamalgamme.com.
Richard Séguin – St. Jerome
Richard Séguin sings folk accompanied by two guitarists Hugo Perreault and Simon Godin. He sings about Life’s battles and childhood memories, and poetry. Sat., Jan., 21, 8 p.m. Tickets: $45. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.
Sugar Sammy - St. Sauveur
You’re Gonna Rire – le show Franglais - Sugar Sammy is an internationally successful stand-up comedian. He already has a bestselling DVD, and appeared in various television shows. He was dubbed "Comedy's New Rock Star". Sugar Sammy performs in four languages (English, French, Punjabi and Hindi), and travels the world, performing in cities and countries such as London, the U.S., Dubai, South Africa, Singapore, Holland, Australia, and Canada. He participated in the Montreal “Just For Laughs Festival” seven times; performed at the Sydney, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Melbourne, Auckland, Halifax and Winnipeg festivals as well as “Le Grand Rire” festival in Quebec City, where he performs in French. He presents hilarious scenarios and comments on arranged marriages, pop culture and modern day relationships. Sat., Jan., 27, dinner starts at 6 p.m. Tickets for Dinner-Show: Section A: $75, Section B: $70, Section C: $65. Show only $35$ (call two weeks before show). Reservations are required! Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.
Dawn Tyler Watson & Paul Deslauriers
She sings the blues and he sings and does magic with his guitar. Dawn Tyler Watson, who has been coined Montreal’s “Queen of the Blues”, has teamed up with virtuoso guitarist and singer/songwriter Paul Deslauriers to create a unique duo in 2004. They have been captivating audiences with their two voices and a six-string guitar playing in Russia, France, Belgium and Lithuania to full houses. Their first album “En Duo” won best Blues record in 2009. They have just recorded their second album to be released soon. Sat., Jan., 28, 8 p.m. Tickets: 35$. Théâtre du Marais: 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin. 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.
Inside-Out - Hommage to Pink Floyd
The musical magic of Pink Floyd is a show that has been touring Quebec for the past three years. Eight musicians perform on stage, along with video projections, lasers lights and other visual effects, reviving albums such as “Wish You Were Here”, “The Wall”, “The Division Bell”, and “The Dark Side of the Moon”. Fri., Feb., 3, 8 p.m. Tickets : $33. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.
Yogane Lacombe and Jonathan Jolin – Prevost
This is a piano concert in 2 parts. Yogane Lacombe, a young award winning pianist. Jonathan Jolin, a young pianist who won several awards in the past few years. Sat., Feb., 4, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994, rue Principale, Prévost. 450-436-3037, www.diffusionsamalgamme.com.
Hugo Lapointe – Val Morin
This singer already released three records. The third in 2010 includes some melancholic look at love, family life and society. Sat., Feb., 4, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Théâtre du Marais: 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin. 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.
Trois – St. Jerome
The three pop-singers who sing in perfect harmony are: tenors Jean Sébastien Lavoie, Martin Moerman, and Pascal Gauthier. They are considered to be the Quebec “Il Divo”. The program includes songs from their first album popular pieces such as Moon River, Halleluiah, and well known French songs. The first part of the concert features the choir of the “Cegep de Saint-Jérôme” who will go on to accompany the Trio in three songs. Sun., Feb., 5, 2 p.m. Tickets : $35. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.
Montreal Guitar Trio – St. Jerome
These three virtuoso guitarists are dynamic, and passionate they electrify and capture the hearts of audiences with their rhythmic music, from exotic, mysterious Indian to the warm sound of South America, passing on to Spain, the Balkans and the orient as well as some traditional Quebec music and the sounds of Hollywood. In a collection entitled "Cambria". Fri., Feb., 10, 8 p.m., Tickets: $32 Salle Antony-Lessard, 101, Place du Curé-Labelle, Saint-Jérôme. www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.
U Swing-Jazz - Prevost
U Swing is a quartet playing vocals, bass, percussion, guitar, mandolin and keyboards. The musicians are Vincent Gosselin - bass and vocals, Stéphane Chartrand - drums (or percussion), Nicolas Major - guitar, mandolin and vocals, Marc-Étienne Savage - keyboards. The group headed by Vincent Gosselin plays a large repertoire interpreting Jazz classics with a magical touch. It promises to be a memorable evening. Tickets: $25. Sat., Feb., 11, 8 p.m. Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994, rue Principale, Prévost. 450-436-3037, www.diffusionsamalgamme.com.
Ariane Brunet – St. Sauveur
For Valentine’s weekend, Café de la Gare brings a young writer, composer, performer Ariane Brunet. She sings jazzy-folk with a soft voice that captivates audiences. Sat., Feb., 11, dinner-show entitled “Le pied dans ma bulle.” Tickets: Section A : $65, Section B : $60, Section C $55, Show only $30 (call two weeks before the show) Sat., Feb., 11, Reservations are required! Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.
Lina Boudreau – Val Morin
The program contains songs from Lina Boudreau’s album “Entre Mer et Monde” as well as some of her previous Acadian French and English soul, gospel, blues and world rhythms songs. Sat., Feb., 11, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Théâtre du Marais: 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin. 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.
Ima - St. Jerome
This sensual singer performs songs from her album “Precious” including many well known songs, and makes the audience dance to the sound of “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy” of Rod Stewart, “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” of Lou Rawls, and “Your The First, The Last, My Everything” by Barry White. She also sings Bruce Springsteen’s “Fire”. Sat., Feb., 11, 8 p.m. Tickets: $35. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.
Guy Bélanger
This is one of Quebec’s harmonica virtuosos who also sings the blues and plays some of his own compositions. He has already released two albums of blues, folk and roots. Sat., Feb., 18, 8 p.m. Tickets: $35. Théâtre du Marais: 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin. 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.
Roch Voisine – St. Jerome
This charismatic, talented artist has been enchanting Quebec audiences for twenty years. He performs a unique program entitled “Americana” including popular songs such as « City of New Orleans”, “Always on my mind”, “I will always love you”, and “Crazy”. Thur., Feb., 23, 8 p.m. Tickets: $46. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, Saint-Jérôme www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.
Thursday Night Blues – Lachute
Listen to Blues with Bryan Tyler at the Vieux Charbon Restaurant! Au Vieux Charbon, 481 Principale, Lachute 450 562-3030.
Mouton Noir - Val David
Le Mouton Noir serves Pizza, Salads, Pasta and other dishes as well as coffees and wines. The have an open mike night on Fridays. On Sat., Mar., 24, they feature Joseph Arthur - a Singer/songwriter, and an accomplished painter, who already released quite a few recordings such as “Out on a Limb”, “Someone to Love”, “Face in the Crowd”, “Love Never Asks You to lie”. Tickets have to be reserved in advance: $30, Visa or MC. Le Mouton Noir, 2301 rue de l'Église, Val-David, 819 322-1571, http://www.bistromoutonnoir.com.
Visual Arts
Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides – St. Jerome
Tuesday, Jan., 17, 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., the Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides offers a voyage into Marc Séguin’s universe. It will start with a guided tour of the exhibition La Foi du collectionneur, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., then a screening of the film Bull’s Eye, un peintre à l’affût, by Bruno Boulianne, a close look at the man and artist at the Salle Antony-Lessard from 8 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., followed by a public discussion. Tickets: $10, museum members $8, cost for film only is $5. Musée d'art contemporain des Laurentides, 101, place du Curé-Labelle, Saint-Jérôme. www.museelaurentides.ca 450 432 7171.
An exhibition of major works by Marc Séguin the internationally known Canadian artist until Feb., 12. 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.
Exhibit Center - Val David
An exhibition entitled “Temps doux” of paintings by Helene Brunet-Neumann and Marie-Eve Martel continues until Feb., 19. Centre d’exposition de Val-David: 2495, de l’Église 819 322-7474. www.culture.val-david.qc.ca.
Galerie d’art du Pavillon - Montfort
A new exhibition opens Sat., Jan.., 14, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come to meet the artists and raise a glass of wine with us : Ilania Abileah, Joanne Bolduc, Ed Clark, Marina Dunn Dugas, Renée Dion, Lorraine Lafrance, Jean Lukanovich, Roger Ponce, Cristina Poole, Betty Reymond, and David Roffey. The exhibition continues every Saturday and Sunday until Feb., 19 from Noon to 4 p.m. Pavillon Montfort 160 rue Principale Wentworth-Nord, 450 226-7898.
Espace Fresque – Le Temps …Nous, Val David
This is a show by the six participating artists: Ginette Lefebvre, Claude Savard, Eric Hallynck, Claire Labonté, Thérèse Joannette, and Arianne Thémens. The exhibition started Dec. 17 and continues to March 18, 2012, on Saturdays and Sundays, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Val David Church.
Sylvie Gagnon - St. Faustin
Until January 26 the center displays an exhibition of paintings by Sylvie Gagnon. 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.
ICI par les arts
February features artwork relating to “Love”. And, as in the past few years, the month of March is dedicated to women artists. Artists – please call to reserve wall space. “ICI par les arts” is open on: 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.
Galleries - St. Sauveur
Galerie d’Art 249: Contemporary abstract paintings by Bluto (Marie Linda Bluteau) who uses coffee, marble powder and acrylic paints, texture and warm earth-colours. Open Noon to 5 p.m. Wed., to Sun., Galerie d'Art 249, 421, rue Principale in St-Sauveur, across from Gibby’s. www.galerieart249.com 450 227-1249.
Gallery F J Parent:
presents a series of paintings by Dariana Ugalde, who lives and paints in St. Sauveur. These are abstract paintings, which allow Dariana freedom, energy and spontaneity. The pallet is minimal but texture is paramount, she uses cement, plasters and objects or particles found in nature.
The process of material and paint application is an integral part of her aesthetic experience. One can find movement, clean lines, and empty spaces. She strives at simplicity while expressing a deep bond with nature. Dariana has been paining since childhood. She calls the space where she paints a lab! She keeps on researching new methods, themes and materials. She says “Painting chose me!”
Gallery opens Noon to 5 p.m. Mon., to Sat., (Closed Sundays). F.J. Parent Photo Gallerie, 200, rue Principale, local 2, St. Sauveur. www.fjparnet.com 450 744 1381.
Pauline Paquin moved her gallery to a new location. This self-taught figurative oil painter is well known for her particular style, depicting children at play which she continues to do since 1979. In her paintings children enjoy the freedom to play mostly outdoors, wearing colourful outfits. A joy of life emanates from Pauline’s paintings. The fact that the children are painted without facial features, allows viewers to recall the magic of their own childhood. In addition to her paintings, Pauline also displays a series of cheerful painted clay sculptures in the same style of her paintings, as well as the work of a few other Quebec artists. Opening hours: Wed., - Sun., - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Galerie d’art Pauline Paquin, 285 rue Principale, St. Sauveur. 450 227 4449.
Chantal Malek also moved her “Galerie d’art Céleste” to 285, rue Principale in St. Sauveur. The collection includes her paintings, as well as other established Quebec artists. 450 227-0333.
Café O’Marguerite – Ste. Marguerite
This is a cooperative of artists and artisans who opened a unique village café. There is a wide variety of gifts including Jübille-eco-Jewellery by Julie E. Draws, made of recycled bicycle pieces. Also available are: artisanal bread, espresso, teas, health food products, soaps, aromatic oils, it is all bio-eco friendly and you can buy by weight. Café O' Marguerites: 12 ch Ste-Marguerites, in the heart of the village. Opening hours: Mon., (Closed Tuesdays), Wed., Thur., Sat., & Sun.,: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fri., 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., www.cafeomarguerites.com 450 228-4888.
Discover the Laurentian Region from Another Angle…
The “Chemin du Terroir,” is a sign-posted trail that takes you through more than 226 kilometers of country back roads and byways, with discoveries to make at every turn. It features a wealth of agricultural tourism and a heritage tour. This is a good idea for a family tour of the lower Laurentians and the Argenteuil region. You will find: Wine, Honey products and syrup, black current wine, frozen ciders, cheese, pies, cakes, other delicacies such as smoked meats, chocolates, jellies, hand made fine craft objects and lots more. Ask for the map which lists 35 attractions along the route. The map of « Chemin du Terroir » is available from tourist information officers at exit 51 from route 15 north, or get to it through the signs posted as of exit 39 of the 15 north or as of exit 14 of route 640. 450 224-7007, www.cheminduterroir.com.
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