July 2007

•••   Tuesday, 3   •••

Piggery Theatre, North Hatley presents " The Woman in BlacK"
215 chemin Simard Ste. Catherine de Hatley, Quebec

The Piggery Theatre presents a Theatre Panache production " The Woman in Black" adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the novel by Susan Hill. Directed by Heather Markgraf Lowe and starring Thomas Malone and Charles Raywood.

Dates and times:

July 3 -8 pm

July 4- 2 pm and 8 pm

July 5 - 8 pm

July 6 - 8 pm

July 7 - 2 pm and 8 pm

July 10 - 8 pm

July 11 - 2 pm and 8 pm

For information and reservations: Tel: 819-842-2431 or piggery@abacom.com

Tuesday, Jul 3 to Wednesday, Jul 11

admission:
Matinee - Adult $27 Senior $24 Evening- Adult $ 30 Senior $27 - all taxes included
contact:
Heather Leslie
819-842-2431
piggery AT abacom DOT com
www.piggery.com
Editions Mouton Rose Galerie d'Art du Quebec
55 rue Lambton, Ormstown, QC

Galerie Mouton Rose will be presenting an intriguing portraiture show representing new works by Quebec artists in an eclectic array of styles from traditional to fantasy.

"L'oeil de berger - Eye of the shepard" will run from June 13 - July 8th, 2007 at the gallery 55 rue Lambton, Ormstown. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Wednesday, Jun 13 to Sunday, Jul 8

admission:
free admission
contact:
Jane Caron
450-829-3000
jane AT moutonrose DOT com
www.moutonrose.com
Darlene St. Georges, "Without Assumptions"
372 Ste Catherine West Suite 418

Darlene will be exhibiting her newest works in photographie manipulee at Galerie LUZ 372 Ste Catherine West, suite 418, June 27th to July 21, 2007. Vernissage is on June 27th from 5 -8 pm. Come out to celebrate these very interesting works abstract images of the earth ….A MUST SEE!

Friday, Jun 22 to Saturday, Jul 21

admission:
FREE
contact:
Darlene St. Georges
514 880 2107
gaiastudio_stgeorges AT yahoo DOT ca
www.darlenestgeorges.ca
Trumpet Impressions - A unique vintage trumpet photo + artefact exhibition + performance by Kevin Dean
1751 Richardson - Suite #5509 Montreal, Quebec

Trumpet Impressions, a unique series of photographic works by Tatiana Parniakova and Randy Cole, celebrates the vintage trumpet and its lauded role in mid 20th century jazz with an exhibition from June 28 to July 8 at Intofocus Photography Centre in Montreal.

The vernissage will take place on Friday, June 29 starting 6:00 pm. and will feature a live trio jazz performance by Montreal trumpet maven, Kevin Dean and his trio. The Trumpet Impressions project includes a short film featuring Kevin Dean (http://youtube.com/watch?v=sPNyH9z-ORI), a web-gallery (www.intofoc.us), and an eBay storefront for print and instrument sales.

Thursday, Jun 28 to Sunday, Jul 8

admission:
free
contact:
Randy Cole
514-862-2613
info AT intofoc DOT us
www.intofoc.us

•••   Friday, 6   •••

Montreal Children's Library presents Lp Camozzi - Singer/songwriter/author
Cabot Square Park which is across the street from the Atwater Library on Atwater just south of St Catherines. Atwater Metro.

A one hour live performance by Lp Camozzi (www.lpkids.ca) for a preschool audience on Friday, July 6 at 10:30 a.m. The performance is scheduled to take place in Cabot Square Park which is across the street from the Montreal Children’s Library. In case of rain, the event will take place in the lobby of the Pepsi Forum.

Friday, Jul 6

admission:
free
contact:
Pat Camozzi
514 484 5416
lpcamozzi AT sympatico DOT ca
www.lpkids.ca

•••   Sunday, 8   •••

Alejandra Cifuentes Diaz, Aria Festival, Seasons of Music
4525 A, Saint-Denis Corner Mont-Royal Near Mont-Royal metro

Classical Solo Piano Concert

Aria Atelier de Chant has invited Alejandra Cifuentes Diaz to be part of the annual summer Music Festival.

She will be performing a variety of piano pieces from the Baroque era (Bach) to Classical era (Beethoven and Mozart) and also the Romantic period (Chopin, Tchaikovsky and Liszt).

This event will be held on Sunday, July 8th at 2pm at 4525 A, Saint-Denis (corner Mont-Royal street – near Mont-Royal metro).

Tickets are at 15$ each and include a cocktail serving.

Sunday, Jul 8

admission:
15$
contact:
Alejandra Cifuentes
514-258-6808
cifuentes DOT alejandra AT gmail DOT com
http://www.aria-atelier.com

•••   Tuesday, 10   •••

Recent Paintings
Arts Knowlton (Theatre) 'Art Walk' Knowlton, Quebec

Recent paintings in acrylic, including some new abstract works.

Tuesday, Jul 10 to Sunday, Jul 22

admission:
Free
contact:
Julia Rohan
jkrohan AT gmail DOT com

•••   Friday, 13   •••

Symposium de Peinture de l'Ile Raymond, 4e Edition
39 Ave St. Barbe, Quebec

Come join us on Ile Raymond for the weekend of 13,14,15 July 2007. There is a unique, relaxed atmosphere during this symposium, held on an island in The St Lawrence River west of Valleyfield, near St. Barbe.

Water ferry is free for the weekend, there is a bar, marina, and an intimate bay for swimming for those so inclined. Visitors can participate on Saturday evening for $20, or they can bring thier own picnic on any day. Saturday evening will include a jazz ensemble for our entertainment. The vernissage will is on Sunday July 15 from 15h to 19h.

Friday, Jul 13 to Sunday, Jul 15

admission:
free
contact:
Francine Caumartin
450-371-4336
sgregoir AT rocler DOT qc DOT ca
The Piggery Theatre presents EDITH BUTLER
215 chemin Simard Ste. Catherine de Hatley, Quebec

The Piggery Theatre welcomes Edith Butler " Mother of Acadian music" for 2 shows on July 13 and 14 at 8 pm.

A singer, musician and storyteller, Edith Butler is considered the musical ambassador for her Acadian culture and traditions, carrying with her since childhood the songs and tales passed down from generation to generation that she lovingly shares with audiences around the world.

Join us as Edith Butler sings her songs in Acadian French and delights us with her stories in English.

For information and reservations: Tel: 819-842-2431 or piggery@abacom.com

Friday, Jul 13 to Saturday, Jul 14

admission:
$35 per person tax included
contact:
Heather Leslie
819-842-2431
piggery AT abacom DOT com
www.piggery.com

•••   Wednesday, 18   •••

Theatre-in-the-Parks Festival
In Montreal parks as well as in some parks of the Greater Montreal Area. For more information or for show times and dates, please visit our website: www.theatreintheparks.ca or www.theatreenpleinair.ca.

This season, Repercussion Theatre will present its adaptation of Molière's Les Fourberies de Scapin in French and English. We will deliver an unprecedented take on Molière’s famous comedy with the usual pizzazz and freshness that has become 'Theatre-in-the-Parks’ trademark.

The tour starting July 18th will be presenting 20 shows of Molière’s Les Fourberies de Scapin in English and 10 in an adapted version of the original French version.

Wednesday, Jul 18 to Sunday, Aug 19

admission:
Free
contact:
Pamela Daoust
(514) 931-2644
pr AT repercussiontheatre DOT com
www.theatreintheparks.ca

•••   Saturday, 21   •••

The Piggery Theatre presents DAVID FRANCEY
215 Chemin Simard, Ste. Catherine de Hatley, Quebec

The Piggery is proud to present two-time Juno Award winner David Francey for two evenings; Saturday July 21 and Sunday July 22 at 8 pm

David Francey has made a reputation for himself as one of Canada's most revered and gifted folk singers. He paints a portrait of Canada with his songs and is without a doubt one of the brightest lights on the roots music scene.

Join us for these two special evenings.

Saturday, Jul 21 to Sunday, Jul 22

admission:
$ 30 per person tax included
contact:
Heather Leslie
819-842-2431
piggery AT abacom DOT com
www.piggery.com

•••   Monday, 23   •••

Buoyant Billions
Theatre Lac Brome-Arts Knowlton 9 Mont Echo Knowlton, QC Box Office-450-242-2270

The wit and caustic sensibility of Shaw in which his social critisms have never been more amusingly presented.

Wednesday-Saturday 8pm in repertory

Thursday matinee-2pm

Monday, Jul 23 to Saturday, Aug 25

admission:
$20-26.00
contact:
Jessica Brown
450-242-1395
info AT theatrelacbrome DOT ca
www.theatrelacbrome.ca
Star Quality
Theatre Lac Brome-Arts Knowlton 9 Mont-Echo Knowlton, QC

Noel Coward takes you backstage, aging Diva, young playwright, manipulating director, theatrical mayhem!

8pm showtime-Tuesday-Saturday in Repertory, 2pm matinee-Thursday

Monday, Jul 23 to Saturday, Aug 25

admission:
$20-26.00
contact:
Jessica Brown
450-242-1395
info AT theatrelacbrome DOT ca
www.theatrelacbrome.ca
Trial by Jury & Les Deux Aveugles
Theatre Lac Brome-Arts Knowlton 9 Mont Echo, Knowlton, QC. box office-450-242-2270

A charming curtain-raiser by Offenbach sung in French, followed by Gilbert & Sullivan's comic masterpiece, Trial by Jury, not necessarily in the D'Oyly Carte tradition. Starring former Mulroney political advisor, Peter White, along with Neil Napier, Laura Teasedale, Doug Hooper, Bill Jarand, Gregory Prest, Ian Lake.

Running in Repertory 8pm-Tuesday-Saturday, Thursday 2pm matinee.

Monday, Jul 23 to Monday, Aug 27

admission:
$20-26.00/pp
contact:
Jessica Brown
450-242-1395
info AT theatrelacbrome DOT ca
www.theatrelacbrome.ca

•••   Thursday, 26   •••

Piggery Theatre presents an evening with RON HYNES
215 Chemin Simard, Ste. Catherine de Hatley, Quebec

The Piggery Theatre proudly presents Newfoundland's Award Winning Singer / Songwriter RON HYNES for one night only - July 26 at 8 pm.

Ron Hynes is a six-time East Coast Music Award winner, a Genie Award winner and past Juno, CCMA and Canadian Folk Music Awards nominee and the 2007 East Coast Music Award winner for Male Solo Recording of the Year.

For information and reservations: Tel: 819-842-2431 or piggery@abacom.com

Thursday, Jul 26

admission:
$ 30 per person tax included
contact:
Heather Leslie
819-842-2431
piggery AT abacom DOT com
www.piggery.com
Roberto López Project - FrancoFolies 2007
L'aire Ford Focus stage, Bleury / Ste. Catherine

Roberto Lopez and his band have been invited to performe at the opening show for the FrancoFolies 2007. The show will include some of the best multicultural artists of Quebec today, hosted by Daniel Boucher, the show will include Lynda Thalie, Marco Calliari, Taima, H’Sao and Roberto Lopez Project.

L’aire Ford Focus Stage, Thursday July 26, 9PM, free outdoors event! Note: the show will be filmed for TV, and it will be aired on ILLICO and ARTV.

Thursday, Jul 26

admission:
Free
contact:

•••   Friday, 27   •••

Ormstown Branches & Roots Music Festival
The Ormstown Fairgrounds, 1 McBain, Ormstown, Québec

Ormstown Branches and Roots Music Festival

July 27, 28, and 29th

Fairgrounds, 1 McBain, Ormstown, Quebec

Friday 7-11pm Open Mic/Jam Session - "pass the hat"

Saturday 1-11pm - $10 pre-sale / $15 at the gate

2 simultaneous stages featuring an eclectic mix of folk, bluegrass and celtic music plus a youth stage & fiddlers’ stage

artisans and food concessions on site

Saturday: Ron Hynes, Terry Tufts, Chris Rawlings, Bruce Murdoch, Isabelle Delage, Chris Crilly and Christian Laurence, Kitchen Party, Osmosaïc, Swift Years, Yonder Hill, Road Scholars, Little Brown Jug &The Fat Tuesday Brass Band, The Bridge End Dairy Company.

Sunday 12-5pm $10 pre-sale or at the gate

Sunday Blues Stage: Dan Livingstone Trio, Dale Boyle and the Barburners with special guest Kevin Mark, Biz Oliver Trio and The Boll Weevil Acoustic Band.

Info: 450-264-6530 email: martins@rocler.com

website: http://www.ormstownmusicfestival.com

Friday, Jul 27 to Sunday, Jul 29

admission:
Friday, free (pass the hat), Saturday $10 pre-sale, $15 at the gate, Sunday $10 pre-sale or at the gate
contact:
Pat Martin
450-264-6530
martins AT rocler DOT com
www.ormstownmusicfestival.com

•••   Saturday, 28   •••

Route des Arts
387 St. Jerusalem, Lachute J8H 2C5

30 artists open their studios to the public. Art and fine craft lovers can comb the countryside of the greater Argenteuil, and discover a very special world. A comprehensive brochure is your passport for a 9-day cultural sightseeing tour. Each studio you call on gives you the opportunity to win raffle prizes.

The map in the center of the brochure allows you to plan an exciting excursion which stretches from Oka to Arundel. Brochures are available at public venues and tourist information offices.

Saturday, Jul 28 to Sunday, Aug 5

admission:
none
contact:
Ilania Abileah
450-226-3889 or 450-602-4073
abileah1 AT citenet DOT net
www.routedesarts.ca