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2010 - Articles, Dance, Exhibitions , Music , Attractions, Theatre, What's New, Where to Eat
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Music
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 Art
Talk about Love - Art Show & Auction – St. Sauveur
Photo: Painting by Louise Bloom who participates in the Auction to benefit “L’Échelon de Pays-d’en-haut”, which takes place February 23rd at the Chalet Pauline Vanier, St. Sauveur.
“L’Échelon des Pays-d’en-Haut”, is a community daytime resource center for mental health, located in Piedmont. As part of their alternative well being program, the center offers art activities as well as outings, and communal meal preparations. The Staff is dedicated to alternative treatment and the well being of those seeking help. Those who come for support become members who help each other. Unlike other health-care methods, people who use this center are autonomous, and even participate in the in decision-making taking part in the board of directors. It is an alternative way to provide moral support at difficult times, aiming at preventing recurring problems. No records are kept, no referral is necessary, no pre-conceptions!
Each year, the center invites local artists to donate a painting for an auction. There are sixty invited artists who every year donate their creations towards this valuable program. These are all artists who have become well known in the Laurentians and elsewhere, such as Louise Bloom, Jean-Louis Courteau, and Dominique Normand. This is one more example of our artists’ contributions to their community. Their paintings, as well as those of members of the Echelon center, will be shown at the Chalet Pauline Vanier in St. Sauveur as of February 3rd. The show “Parle-moi d'amour dans les Pays-d'en-Haut” The auction will take place on February 23rd, 5:30 p.m. For more information about this project please call 450 227-3712.
Roger Lauzon Exhibits a New Collection
Roger Lauzon presents «Formes et Lumière 2». This follows his two other exhibitions on this theme. This time he shows thirty images along with poetic text. He delves into current subjects such as the economy, social and ecological issues. The Vernissage will be held on February 16, at 7 p.m. The exhibition will take place February 16 to March 13, at the Ste. Therese Library, 150, Boulevard du séminaire à Ste-Thérèse. On February 21, Roger Lauzon will show a slide presentation entitled «Regards du Nord vers le Sud» in which he will share his trip to South America. A literary creation workshop will be given on March 1st, at 7:30 p.m., everyone can participate there are no pre-requisites. See Roger's website www.rogerlauzon.net or call the Ste. Thérèse Library at 450-434-1440, ext.2301
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