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2010 - Articles, Dance, Exhibitions , Music , Attractions, Theatre, What's New, Where to Eat
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Dance
A Latin Evening at Méridien 74 – St. Jerome
Photo: Eduardo Fierro, Juan Carlos Teruel and the singer chanteuse Yousy Barbara Ruiz are performing at the Méridien 74 (Le Coffret) Sat., Apr., 14.
The Laurentian Hispanic Association invites the public to join them in celebrating the arrival of springtime. They do hope that Quebec people will join them. The last evening they organised had over 150 people on the dance floor. Leyanis Ridriguez Vital, the president of the association reports that it was a mix of Hispanic and Quebec people all united in dancing to Latin rhythms. Cuban drinks will start the evening at 8 pm. Cuban dishes will be available at affordable prices. There will be a short, free Salsa course to get you in the mood. The “Juany y ses invités” orchestra will provide music from Cuba, Columbia and Porto-Rico playing Salsa, Merengue, Bachatta,
Vallenatos and more. Sat., Apr., 14, Admission: $10. Le Méridien 74, 181, rue Brière, Saint-Jérôme. For more information call 450-436-5247. (IA)
Photo : Laurence, Leyanis, André and Jacinthe invite you to the Méridien 74 (Le Coffret)in St. Jerome, Sat., Apr.,14, 8 pm.
On Screen
Opera Direct From the Metropolitan New York
Manon is Massenet's five-act opera. Anna Netrebko’s, the Russian Diva portrays the young woman who must choose between true love and a luxurious lifestyle in Paris. Piotr Beczala and Paulo Szot also star, with Conductor Fabio Luisi on the podium. Sat., Apr., 7, 12 p.m. Approximate running time: 4 hours, 5 minutes. Pine Cinema, Phase 2, 1146, rue Valiquette, Ste. Adele. 1-866-739-7463.
La Traviata (The Fallen Woman), an opera in three acts by Verdi, based on “The Lady of the Camellias” a novel by Alexandre Dumas (the son). Natalie Dessay will portray Violetta, Matthew Polenzani sings Alfredo, Dmitri Hvorostovsky is Germont, and Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium. Pine Cinema: Phase 2, Sat., Apr., 14, 12:55 p.m. Running time about: 3 hrs, 5 min. Pine Cinema, Phase 2, 1146, rue Valiquette, Ste. Adele. 1-866-739-7463.
Music
Linda Dubois, Café de la Gare – St. Sauveur
This Folk-Pop-blues writer-composer-singer has a classical and pop vocal training. She works on her songs with her brother, André (guitar). The program is entitled « That’s who I am”. After her first single recording "Live On" she toured in France and Belgium, were she was recorded by Aka Music. Sat., Apr., 7. Tickets: Section A: $ 65 Section B: $60, Section C $50; Show only $25 (call two weeks before the show). Doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner! Reservations are required! Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.
Robert Charlebois - Avec tambour ni trompette – St. Jerome
Three multi-instrument-talented musicians on stage! Robert Charlebois presents an entertaining overview of his large repertoire with a daring and amazing energy. Sat., Apr., 7, 8 p.m. Tickets: $45. Salle André-Prévost, 535, rue Filion, St. Jerome www.enscene.ca 450 432-0660.
The Ensemble Transatlantik Schrammel - Prevost
This quartet combines: Jean Deschênes the art director on Viennese contreguitar, Anne Lauzon on clarinet and accordion, Brigitte Lefebvre 1st violin, and Solange Bellemare, 2nd violin. They take the audience on a promenade in Vienna. Sat., Apr., 14, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994, rue Principale, Prévost. 450-436-3037, www.diffusionsamalgamme.com.
Mario Saint-Amand – Café de la Gare - St-Sauveur
Saint-Amand Blues – first time at the Café, accompanied by four musicians who perform blues from Quebec and elsewhere, including Ray Charles and Joe Cocker. Mario Saint-Amand starred in the Film Gerry, as Gerry Boulet, the legendary Rock singer. Tickets: Section A: $ 85 Section B: $75, Section C $65; Show only $40 (call two weeks before the show) Sat., Apr. 14. Doors open at 6 p.m. for dinner! Reservations are required! Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.
Gare à la relève – Café de la Gare – St. Sauveur
Contest continues - Semi Final: English - Song-writer/composer/singer, group 1. Fri., Apr., 13, doors open 6 p.m. Tickets: $15. Call to reserve – seats fill up quite fast. Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.
Martin Deschamps – Le Piano et la Voix – Val Morin
Martin Deschamps career spans over twenty years with seven records to his credit. The program includes songs from his album “Le piano et la voix.” Sat., Apr. 14, 8 p.m. Tickets: $35. Théâtre du Marais: 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin. 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.
The Ensemble Transatlantik Schrammel – Prevost
This quartet combines: Jean Deschênes - Viennese contreguitar; Anne Lauzon - clarinet and Accordion; Brigitte Lefebvre 1st violin; and Solange Bellemare, 2nd violin. They take the audience on a promenade in Vienna. Sat., Apr., 14, 8 pm. Tickets: $25 Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994, rue Principale, Prévost. 450-436-3037, www.diffusionsamalgamme.com.
Mario Saint-Amand – Café de la Gare - St-Sauveur
“Saint-Amand Blues” Mario will be accompanied by four musicians performing blues from Quebec and elsewhere, including pieces by Ray Charles and Joe Cocker. Mario Saint-Amand starred in the Film Gerry, as Gerry Boulet, the legendary Rock singer and is now making a comeback into the Quebec music arena. On Friday, Mar., 23 while participating in the jury panel of the singers’ contest he was invited to perform on stage and gave a good taste of what’s to come. Tickets: Section A: $ 85 Section B: $75, Section C $65; Show only $40 (call two weeks before the show) Sat., Apr. 14. Doors open at 6 pm for dinner! Reservations are required! Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.
Mouton Noir - Val David
Marin Alary performs country-folk music from his new album “I Feel Love” - Sat., Apr., 14. Madame Moustache - lively country music – Sat., Apr., 21. “Marc Berube and the Patriotic Few” Sat., Apr., 28. Kandle rocks with a raspy voice Sat., May 5. “Aladair” Sat., May 12. Lisa Leblanc sings folk Sat., May 19. Tickets have to be reserved in advance using Visa or MC. Le Mouton Noir, 2301 rue de l'Église, Val-David, 819 322-1571, http://www.bistromoutonnoir.com.
Café de la Gare - St. Sauveur
“Gare à la Relève” contest continues - Semi-Final: English - Song-writer/composer/singer, group 2. Fri., Apr., 20, doors open 6 p.m. Tickets: $15. Call to reserve – seats fill up quite fast. Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.
The New Orford Quartet – Prevost
Four chamber-musicians: Jonathan Crow-violin, Andrew Wan-violin, Eric Nowlin-Viola, Brian Manker-Cello. Sat., Apr., 21, 8 pm. Saint- François- Xavier Church, 994, rue Principale, Prévost. 450-436-3037, www.diffusionsamalgamme.com.
Moonlight Girls – Ste. Adele
Do you remember the Andrews Sisters? These ladies: Isabelle Gagné, Céline Bélair, and Karine Pion do the same kind of music since 2004, and they do it quite well, with vocal virtuosity. They are song-writers and arrangers too, and have a unique approach to the American and French Swing repertoire. Their first album “Moonlight Café“, reached the top 13 in Quebec and top 200 in Canada. They tour with their musicians, performing their own compositions as well as top popular swing pieces such as In the Mood, and Chattanooga Choo Choo. They participated in the 2004, 2005 and 2008 Montreal Jazz Festival, and other festivals throughout Quebec, including the Quebec City 40th anniversary, the Montreal Lights Festival, and the Lanaudière International Music Festival 2009. The media coined them “The Triplets of Montreal.” An evening not to be missed! Sat., April 21, 8 pm. Tickets: $37 Seniors $25. Salle Augustin-Norbert-Morin, 258, boulevard Sainte-Adèle, Sainte-Adèle. Diffusion Sainte-Adèle: 450 745-3161 www.diffusionsteadele.ca.
Flavie – Val Morin
After eight years of performing in Quebec and France, the writer/composer/singer Flavie came out with her first album. Sat., Apr., 21, 8 pm. Tickets: $20. Théâtre du Marais: 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin. 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.
Marc Hervieux - St. Sauveur Church
This is part of the series Concerts under the Bell at the St. Sauveur Church Tenor Marc Hervieux, sings a collection that will take you on a voyage to Italy. Fri., Apr. 27, 8 p.m. Tickets: $40. Reservation with credit card are accepted by the “Fabrique saint-Sauveur” 205, Principale, Saint-Sauveur, Fabsau@cgocable.ca www.paroisse-st-sauver.org 450 227-2423.
Café de la Gare - St. Sauveur
“Gare à la relève” Contest - Semi Final: Bands group 1. Fri., Apr., 27, doors open 6 p.m. Tickets: $15. Call to reserve – seats fill up quite fast. Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.
Bach Weekend – Cammac – Harrington
The annual Bach weekend takes place Apr., 27th to 29th. It is for amateur singers and instrumentalists who love the music of the great German master. Renowned Bach expert Christopher Jackson will lead the main work, and Hank Knox will lead the orchestra. Featured work: Cantata 131. Another musical weekend is planned for Chamber Music & Small Jazz Ensemble! May 18th to 21st a weekend devoted to making music in a small group. CAMMAC, 85, chemin Cammac, Harrington. http://cammac.ca/en/ 1-888-622-8755.
Diffusions Amal’Gamme – Benefit Concert - Prevost
Sat., Apr., 28, 7:30 pm. Saint-François-Xavier Church, 994, rue Principale, Prévost. Please reserve, number of seats is limited. 450 436.3037 www.diffusionsamalgamme.com.
Alexandre Poulin - Café de la Gare – St. Sauveur
Alexandre Poulin is coming back to the café with a new program. This song-writer/composer/singer loves to be on stage to tell his stories and share the story of each song with the audience. He thrives on music and loves to share it. An Alexandre Poulin show is music, stories, humour and poetry. From past experience tickets go fast so make sure to reserve early! Tickets: Section A: $90 Section B: $85, Section C $75; Show only $45 (call two weeks before the show) Sat., Apr., 28. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a four-plate dinner! Reservations are required! Café de la Gare, 90, rue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur 450 227-1368. www.lecafedelagare.com.
Marie-Jo Thério – Seule sur scène – Val Morin
Alone at the piano Marie-Jo sings and shares her universe. Sat., Apr., 28, 8 pm. Tickets: $35. Théâtre du Marais: 1201 10è Avenue, Val-Morin. 819 322-1414 theatredumarais@cgocable.ca.
St. Andrews & St. Paul Church Choir – Lachute
A choir special concert: three soloists, thirty singers, and organist Jonathan Olderngarm, directed by Jordan deSouza. (See article p.15 Main Street, March 2012.) Sun., Apr., 29: 4:30 pm. There is no charge but a freewill offering will be collected. Lachute United Church, 397, rue Principale, Lachute.
Bryan Tyler and the Bluestorm on Thursdays – Lachute
Blues with Brian Tyler, singer; Jean-Pierre Bélanger, base; Pete Laliberté, guitar; and Jean-Patric Blain, drum. Music starts 8 pm.; The Thursday night special is Chicken Brochette, salad and fries ($9.99). Au Vieux Charbon, 481 Principale, Lachute 450 562-3030.
Café de la Transition - Val David
Sat., live music as of 7 p.m., with musicians Michel Roy (Jazz guitar) and Lily Monier (singer). Café de la Transition: 1337 de la Sapinière, Val David. Reservations: 819 320 0406.
Visual Arts
“Marcel Barbeau: Escapades dans les Laurentides”– St. Jerome
The paintings are from various periods of his artistic career in different techniques. The museum also features: “Terminaisons chromatiques II” by Elisabeth Picard a young Canadian fibre artist, who works with wood and corrugated carton. The exhibition continues to Apr., 8. Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides, 101, place du Curé-Labelle à Saint-Jérôme. Opening hours: Tue., to Sun., noon to 5 p.m. 450 432-7171. www.museelaurentides.ca.
“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” and More - St. Jerome
“Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides” shares its exhibit space with the “Galerie Verticale” of Laval for two exhibitions. The first one is “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” which recaptures a child’s approach to the world of fantasy and the imaginary. The six participating artists are - Marjolaine Bourdua, Bruno Gareau, Arthur Desmarteau, Allison Moore, Mathieu Latulippe, Chloé Lefebvre, Martin. The other exhibit is entitled “L’insoutenable légèreté de l’être” (the unbearable lightness of being) which invites the spectator to a weird, caustic and tragic world of Annie Baillargeon, Jean Mailloux and Roger Proulx. They delve into the human condition and the collective and individual psychotic tyranny of our society. At the same time, the work of Steve Leveque, the 2011 winner of the Laurentian young artists’ competition, will be exhibited. This artist creates thought-provoking images. Exhibition starts Sun., Apr., 15 and continues to June 10. Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides, 101, place du Curé-Labelle à Saint-Jérôme. Opening hours: Tue., to Sun., noon to 5 p.m. 450 432-7171. www.museelaurentides.ca.
Laurent Pilon & Yannick Deserre - Val David
An exhibition by two artists: Laurent Pilon until May 20, and Yannick Deserre until May 6. Sat., Apr., 14, 3 p.m. meet the artist Laurent Pilon. Sat., Apr. 21, 3 p.m. Meet the Artist Yannick Deserre. Centre d’exposition de Val David, 2495, rue de l’Église, Val-David. Opening hours: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wed., - Sun. www.culture.val-david.qc.ca 819 322-7474.
“The Elements” - Morin-Heights
A group show entitled “The Elements” by the members of Arts Morin Heights -Vernissage will take place on Sat., April 14th, 2 pm to 4 pm. The show will cover two weekends 14-15 April, and 20-21-22, at the Morin Heights Library, 823 Chemin du Village.
David Roffey & Ilania Abileah – Brownsburg-Chatham
The cultural society of Brownsburg-Chatham invited two Route des Arts Artists, David Roffey & Ilania Abileah to display their work by from Mar., 7 to Apr., 15 at the Restaurant Faimfino. David Roffey paints unique, minutely executed oil paintings with particular attention to architectural structure, and the nature surrounding them. Ilania Abileah has a passion for flowers and draws on subjects derived from her life as a woman artist. Opening hours: Tue., Wed., Thur., 11:30 - 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri., Sat., 11:30 - 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Restaurant Faimfino, 338, rue des Érables, Brownsburg-Chatham, 450 407-0708. For more information call La Société culturelle du Pavillon des jardins: 450 495-8022 scpj@live.ca, scpj.wordpress.com.
Lucien Legault – Brownsburg-Chatham
David Roffey & Ilania Abileah - exhibition continues to Apr., 15. On Wed., Apr., 18 the artwork of Lucien Legault, Woodcarver-sculptor, will be displayed. Lucien is known for his exquisite carved and built house furnishings, large cabinets, chests, and other wooden objects, have been seen by visitors during the past twelve years during the Route des Arts open studio tours. His beautiful carving technique using traditional Quebec designs and colours have been admired by the public for many years. In this exhibition Lucien presents a collection of colourful masks inspired by the first-nations people. This show will continue until Sun., May 27. Opening hours: Tue., Wed., Thur., 11:30 - 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri., Sat., 11:30 - 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Restaurant Faimfino, 338, rue des Érables, Brownsburg-Chatham, 450 407-0708. For more information call La Société culturelle du Pavillon des Jardins: 450 495-8022 scpj@live.ca, scpj.wordpress.com.
St. Faustin
This is an annual exhibition of Large and Small paintings by many member artists. Also painter Arianne Themens, who lives in Ste. Adele, exhibits her mixed-media collection entitled “La terre dans tous ses états d’âme.” Both exhibitions take place Mar., 10 - Apr., 22. 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.
Dada 2012 is Coming - St. Faustin
The annual Large and Small paintings exhibition, and Arianne Themens paintings continue until Apr., 22. This will be followed by what has become a special tradition to this center it is the annual “Dada” exhibition, for which many Laurentian artists depart from their own comfort zone to create unique artwork in the spirit of “Dada.” Dada was started in 1916 by a group of non-conformist German artists. The aim of this exhibition is to generate a reaction which leads the spectator to reflect on politics, society, religion, education, the environment, war, culture, etc. The exhibition will take place from Apr., 28 to June 10. 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 – St. Jerome
On Mon., Apr., 23, at 6:30 pm ICI par les arts is holding a special Gala Gourmet Dinner which will include, music, live-art painting, silent auction, Gourmet cooking demonstration and lots more at Steak-Frites St. Paul, 86B, avenue de la Gare, Saint-Sauveur. Tickets: $125 (Income Tax receipts are available) Call Lori Leonard for tickets 450 224-7472.
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There is always something going on at this center: Exhibitions, Thursday night artistic events from music to dance to poetry reading and more. Opening hours: Mon., - Wed., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thur., 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Sundays! ICI par les arts, 712, rue St. Georges, St. Jerome.
Véronique Tifo – Mont Laurier
Véronique Tifo obtained her degree in visual arts from Concordia University (2004) and a Masters in Art Therapy from the Quebec University in Abitibi-Temiscamingue (2010). Her exhibition: “Communiquer au passage” includes large-sized paintings in which the artist documents the transition from childhood to adulthood in the life of five women 50-60-years old. She uses old photographs as “echoes of the past” to create narrative paintings. She delves into the meaning of collective subconscious, and the impact of symbols, which may lead viewers to reflect on their own past, thus rendering her creations universal. Exhibition opened Mar., 1 and continues to Apr., 21. Opening hours: Tue., & Wed., noon to 4:30 p.m.; Thur., and Sat., noon to 5 p.m.; Fri., noon to 8 p.m. Centre d'exposition de Mont Laurier, 384, rue du Pont, Mont Laurier Québec 819 623-2441 ceml@lino.sympatico.ca.
“Art Académie” – Mont Laurier
Véronique Tifo’s exhibition continues to Apr., 21. On April 23 an exhibit entitled “Art Académie.” It is comprised of artwork from the “Pierre-Neveu” School Board, High-school students who concentrate on visual arts, as well as those participating in Art Therapy classes. This show will continue to May 13. Opening hours: Tue., & Wed., noon to 4:30 p.m.; Thur., and Sat., noon to 5 p.m.; Fri., noon to 8 p.m. Centre d'exposition de Mont Laurier, 384, rue du Pont, Mont Laurier Québec 819 623-2441 ceml@lino.sympatico.ca the centre’s new website will be up in April www.expomontlaurier.ca.
“Intuition” Jules Beauregard & Carolle Ducharme – Morin Heights
Two artists, Jules Beauregard, wood turner, and Carolle Ducharme, painter, join for an exhibition entitled “Intuition” for two weekends, 4-6 May and 11-13 May. Vernissage: Fri., May 6, 2 – 4 pm, at the Morin Heights Library, 823, ch. Du Village. For more information call 450 226-3236 or 450 226-6188.
Fine Crafts & Spring Tea – Gore
The Gore Cottage Industry Craft & Arts Fair takes place the day before Mother’s Day, giving the public an opportunity to treat Mothers to a variety of hand-crafted gifts such as quilted purses and other bags, Tea-Cozies, home décor objects, home-made Preserves, greeting cards, small paintings, and hand-moulded ceramic bowls. It takes place at the Gore Community Centre. Artists and artisans with a display of useful gifts and delicacies, and what’s more, Carol MacDonald is offering her sumptuous three-course tea service. This has become quite popular. So please make your reservations early, there are only sixty places available: Old fashioned English Tea, three 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., May 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gore Community Centre, 2 Cambria Road, in Gore.
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