September 2008

•••   Monday, 1   •••

Write-On-Q
Write-On-Q c/o Infinithéâtre 5413, boul. St-Laurent Montréal, QC H2T 1S5

Infinithéâtre is proud to announce WRITE-ON-Q
A new playwriting competition aimed at raising the quality of writing on Québec stages.
Infinithéâtre is on the search for innovative and challenging work by Québec playwrights. This contest is open to English or bilingual scripts that are ready for further development. The winning play will be selected by a jury of noted Montréal writers and artists. Infinitheatre will announce the winner in the fall of 2008.

Prize:
$1,000& A professional staged reading
Deadline for submissions: September 1, 2008
Submit script, cover letter, & resume to:Write-on-Q

c/o Infinithéâtre 5413 boul. St-Laurent, #302Montréal, QCH2T 1S5

Monday, Sep 1

contact:
Geneviève Millaire
514-987-1774
info AT infinitheatre DOT com
www.infinitheatre.com
Six Cities
General 54 54 St. Viateur, West

This is my way to escape into a world that’s just like ours – but a kinder version. Why can’t you have vast orchards in the middle of a city? Why are subdivisions – fragmented and false communities – so prevalent? Why can’t you build within existing geography and historical structures? Six Cities is an observation of the places I have travelled throughout North America this past year.

Thursday, Aug 7 to Sunday, Sep 7

admission:
free
contact:
Shane Watt
shanewattband AT gmail DOT com
http://shanewattband.googlepag…
"Altitude", Raymond Warren exhibition of ceramic sculpture
26 chemin Sully Wakefield Qc

Galerie McKenzie Marcotte in Wakefield Qc is pleased to present an exhibition of wood fired ceramic sculpture by Raymond Warren. The pieces, based on the theme of altitude, have in common either the experience of elevation by various means such as soaring on a swing or walking on stilts or the suggestion of altitude as the figures gaze at the skies. Ceramics produced in wood fire kilns are exciting and unpredictable and these are certainly both.

Friday, Aug 15 to Tuesday, Sep 16

admission:
free
contact:
Maureen Marcotte
819-459-3164
info AT mckenziemarcotte DOT ca
www.mckenziemarcotte.ca
Quixote
Portuguese Association, 4170 St-Urbain, Montreal

Quixote is inspired by the life of Miguel de Cervantes and his classic work: Don Quixote. First developed as part of a workshop last January at John Abbott College, the show has been expanded to a three-week run in Montreal. Quixote is not a retelling of the Don Quixote story, but an examination of the novel, its author and the cultural phenomena that they have become. From customized masks to a wall of illuminated smoke, the innovative mise-en-scène liberates the historical Cervantes from his original context.

Shows at 8:00 PM, except Sunday and Monday. Sunday matinee at 2:00 PM.

Tuesday, Aug 19 to Saturday, Sep 6

admission:
$20 regular; $15 student, elderly, CAEA & QDF members; $12 student groups (10+)
contact:
Andrew Cuk
514-271-7085 ext.2
theatre AT canis-tempus DOT org
www.canis-tempus.org
Parkdale Gallery Exhibition: Basement Artists
229 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, Ontario.K1Y 2W5

Opening Night Vernissage - Wednesday August 20th, 6 to 9 p.m.

Tired of oil painted landscapes and the usual suspects? Then you might find alternative art a refreshing change. Alternative Art illustrates extreme mental states, unconventional ideas, or elaborate fantasy worlds. There are several subcategories: Underground art is often a backlash against mainstream art and mainstream culture, Dark art depicts human emotional depths and fears in graphic detail, and Visionary art which is spiritually inspired.

Wednesday, Aug 20 to Sunday, Sep 14

admission:
free
contact:
James Robinson
613-614-4308
theparkdalegallery AT rogers DOT com
http://parkdalegallery.com/ind…
Les Artistes de Mont-Tremblant
The Barn beside Grand Lodge Hotel 2396 rue Labelle (rte 327) Mont-Tremblant QC J8E 1R8

An artist shared studio/gallery space within a charming barn located in the midst of a forest. Poetry, live music and painting and sculpture.

Grand Opening Saturday, 5-7pm June 28th
Open all summer week-ends 10am – 5pm and weekdays by chance or appt.
819 429-3797

Saturday, Jun 28 to Sunday, Sep 21

admission:
Free
contact:
Holly Friesen
819 429-3797
holly AT cgocable DOT ca
www.artistesdemonttremblant.co…

•••   Wednesday, 3   •••

Cancer Connections
Place des Arts Esplanade, Montreal

The Canadian Cancer Society and PhotSensitive present a group exhibition bringing together professional and amateur photographers to share their stories of people touched by cancer. This free public exhibition will run in Montreal from Sep 3-28 and in many major cities through to 2010.

Wednesday, Sep 3 to Sunday, Sep 28

admission:
Free
contact:
Johanne Sureau, Public Affairs
514-255-5151 ext 2499
jsureau AT quebec DOT cancer DOT ca
www.cancer.ca/photoexhibit

•••   Friday, 5   •••

Who Is KK Downey?
AMC Forum 22 2313 Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montréal Atwater Metro tel. (514) 904-1250

Montreal Film Mavericks Set To Release DIY Feature

Kidnapper Films is ready to launch its long awaited feature length project, Who is KK Downey? Set in Montreal’s Mile End neighborhood, the film tells the story of Terrence, a young hipster hungry for fame and notoriety, who along with his best friend, Theo, creates a literary sensation by posing as a troubled young author. It made its Canadian debut at the Fantasia Film Festival, where the Montreal Mirror’s Matthew Hays called it the “funniest comedy of the year”. Variety’s John Anderson says it’s “…a truly funny movie”. Opens nationwide this fall.

Friday, Sep 5 to Friday, Sep 26

admission:
AMC admission price
contact:
kidnapperfilms DOT com
www.whoiskkdowney.com

•••   Saturday, 6   •••

Artist / Environment: Landscape Paintings by Allana Benham and Thomas Sarrantonio
Galerie de Bresoles, 55 rue de Bresoles, Montreal, QC

An exhibition of landscape paintings reflecting the personal interpretations of two artists. Join us for the vernissage Saturday, September 6, from 6 to 8pm.

Visit us online at www.galeriedebresoles.com

Saturday, Sep 6 to Wednesday, Oct 15

admission:
free
contact:
Allana Benham
atelierdebresoles AT yahoo DOT com
ESSOUNA
6206 st hubert street, Montreal, H2S 2M2

Essouna is a pop-rock urban multimedia musical project. Essouna is back in montreal while on an international tour.

Come see them Saturday the 6th of september at the Petit Medley, in montreal on St hubert street between Bellechasse and Beaubien.

The show starts at 8h30pm

Saturday, Sep 6

admission:
$17,50
contact:

•••   Tuesday, 9   •••

Art & Champagne, Art Exhibition & Auction, Town of Hampstead
Town of Hampstead’s Irving L. Adessky Community Center, 30 Lyncroft, Hampstead, Quebec H3X 3E3

The Town of Hampstead is pleased to present its very first art exhibit/auction featuring some of Montreal’s finest artists. All art lovers, friends and family are welcome to attend this high caliber art event. Please join us in celebrating together the beauty of fine art while enjoying a fun evening with friends, deliscious hors d’oeuvres and champagne.

Exhibit viewing:
 Tuesday, September 9th, 2pm-8pm and

Wednesday, September 10th, 2pm-8pm

Vernissage/Auction: Thursday, September 11th

Vernissage: 5:30pm-7pm | Auction: 7:30pm

Tuesday, Sep 9 to Thursday, Sep 11

admission:
Free viewing, $10.00 vernissage/auction
contact:
Cornelia Ziga
514-369-8262
cziga AT hampstead DOT qc DOT ca
www.hampstead.qc.ca

•••   Wednesday, 10   •••

EXPOSITION 2008
3405 Atwater Ave.

Thomas More Institute:
The 44th Exhibition and Sale of Art by Contemporary Professional Quebec Artists with a special retrospective of the works of the late Sarah Gersovitz.

Vernissage: Wednesday September 10 from 5pm to 8pm
Exhibition: Thursday September 11 to 19 from 11am to 6pm

Wednesday, Sep 10 to Friday, Sep 19

admission:
Free
contact:
Estelle Rosen
514-935-9585
erosen AT videotron DOT ca
www.thomasmore.qc.ca

•••   Thursday, 11   •••

Image of the Goddess in Nature - Paintings by Manya Saadi-nejad
Visual Voice Gallery, Belgo building, 372 St- Catherine St. West, 421

"In these paintings I have sought the inspiration of water, soil, and the colors of nature to explore the roles and experiences of women from mythological times to the present. The ancient statuette of ancient goddess, known as 'Venus', is an archetypical representation of woman's life-giving role; her Iranian analogue is Anahita, goddess of the waters in Persian's myth, also seen as a source of life. In my own life, I have known no more evocative symbol of female strength than my grandmother, who passed away in September 2007. I offer this exhibition as a tribute to her memory."

Vernissage: 12 September 2008, 6-8 pm

Thursday, Sep 11 to Saturday, Sep 20

admission:
free
contact:
(514) 878-3663
http://visualvoicegallery.com http://www.manya.ca/

•••   Friday, 12   •••

Vernissage-danse #140: Emerging
372 Ste-Catherine West, Belgo Building, 3rd Floor, #303

Come and see Studio 303's yearly showcase of artists creating work in their summer residency program. Featuring Jessica Serli and «The Choreographers» (Katie Ward, Thea Patterson, Peter Trosztmer, Audrée Juteau).

September 12th at 8pm
September 13th at 7pm & 9pm

Friday, Sep 12 to Saturday, Sep 13

admission:
$12 reg. / $10 VIP & Students
contact:
Studio303
514-393-3771
info AT studio303 DOT ca
http://www.studio303.ca/events…

•••   Saturday, 13   •••

Rafael: "Energia Dominicana"
El Caballero Sports Club, 7474 St.Hubert, Metro Jean Talon, 514-279-1011

Presenting the solo debut perfrormance of Rafael, a Montréal, Quebec based singer/merenguero-songwriter (Spanish language) from the Dominican Republic Join us and support this new solo venture by one of our own.

Time: 9:00 pm

Saturday, Sep 13

admission:
$5.00
contact:
Glenda Rush
514-276-6870
glendavivo AT sympatico DOT ca
www.vivomusique.com
SideMart Theatrical Grocery presents the English world premiere of OOOO!
THE STUDIO Segal Centre for Performing Arts 5170, ch. de la Côte-Ste-Catherine

Oooo! is a touching and powerful comedy about the lives of a group of clowns in Nazi Germany. Charlie Rivel, the most tender of clowns, is forced to perform for Hitler, the most barbaric of dictators. Can art be guiltless? Does it have to submit to power? Can an artist remain apolitical in the midst of political chaos?


Written by Gerard Vàzquez, translated by Elisabet Ràfols and Michael Bantjes, and directed by Andrew Shaver. With Alain Goulem (lead role), Graham Cuthbertson, Patrick Costello, Jesse Todd & Tobias Goulem, Alain's 11-year old son.

Mon - Thurs. 8:30 PM

Friday DARK

Sat. 9:30 PM

Sun. 7:30 PM Matinée Sept. 14 ONLY

Saturday, Sep 13 to Sunday, Sep 21

admission:
Regular: $20. Seniors & students: $15
contact:
Segal Centre Box Office
(514) 739 - 7944
n/a
www.segalcentre.org

•••   Wednesday, 17   •••

Parkdale Gallery: Blue Sky Artists
229 Armstrong Street, Ottawa, Ontario.K1Y 2W5

Parkdale Gallery: Blue Sky Artists

Featured Artists: Carole Davidson, Kerry Fry, and Peter Sloan.

Vernissage: Saturday, September 20th, 1pm to 4pm

Expand your horizons.Blue Sky Artists represents artists from smaller Northern Communities. Far from the urban landscape, their unique works offer a refreshing view of the world around us.

Wednesday, Sep 17 to Sunday, Oct 12

admission:
Free
contact:
James Robinson
613-614-4308
theparkdalegallery AT rogers DOT com
http://parkdalegallery.com/

•••   Thursday, 18   •••

Atwater Poetry Project
1200 Atwater Ave.

Poets Peter Dale Scott and Maxianne Berger will be reading at the Atwater Poetry Project, Thursday September 18 at 7pm.

Thursday, Sep 18

contact:
Oana Avasilichioaei
514-935-7344
oana DOT ava AT gmail DOT com
www.atwaterlibrary.ca/poetry

•••   Friday, 19   •••

"Sacred Noise: Interdisciplinary Arts Evening"
L'Envers: 185 Van Horne (slightly east of Ave Park)

At the convergence of music, sound, movement and contemplation comes Sacred Noise—an interdisciplinary performance evening.  Journeying through the realms of electronic and organic distortion, it is white noise in resonance with a sacred alloy of healing sounds. It’s a pure filament that crosses through chaos. It’s a provocative and unconventional space for contemplation and amusement.

Sacred Noise will showcase five interdisciplinary presentations in a spectrum of movement, music, poetry and animation. The evening will take place at “L’Envers”.

Starts @ 8PM

Features:
Enter Two Murderers
Ian Ferrier with Pharmakon, Moe Clark, Tim Sutton
Jenn Doan
Nick Denton
David Seitz

Friday, Sep 19

admission:
$5 - $10
contact:
Moe Clark
514.409.1725
moe DOT clark AT gmail DOT com
myspace.com/lenvers
Michael Sproule exhibition at Galerie McKenzie Marcotte
Galerie McKenzie Marcotte, 26 chemin Sully, Wakefield Qc J0X 3G0

Vernissage: Fri. September 19 at 7 pm
Michael Sproule has returned again and again to western Canada because in the western plains, foothills and mountains, he has found land formations whose complex geology intrigues and inspires him. In his dramatic and colourful paintings, there is evidence of cataclysmic upheavals, of erosion and of deposition. From his paintings of the surging glacial outwash areas of the western plains and Badlands to the tranquil ebb and flow of foothills country, Michael Sproule’s interest in the geological phenomena behind the changing landscape provides the underlying structure for his work.

Friday, Sep 19 to Tuesday, Oct 21

admission:
free
contact:
Maureen Marcotte
819 459-3164
info AT mckenziemarcotte DOT ca
www.mckenziemarcotte.ca
Multicultural and multimedia event celebrating the communities of the southwest of Montreal
The event will take place over two evenings at the Nine Sisters Gallery (1900 Wellington, September 19th @ 6pm) and Maxwell Haus (5080 St-Ambroise, September 20th @ 8pm).

History, memory and the artist’s eye are the inspirations that bring together a group of visual artists, historians, dramatists, musicians, storytellers and sound artists to create a multimedia and multicultural event this September in Pointe St-Charles and St-Henri.

Participating Artists:

ArPi, Judith Brisson, Joséane Brunelle, Henry Buszard, Clea Haugo, Scott MacLeod, Tristan Tondino, Faisal Lutchmedial, Edmund Nash, Julia Ainsworth, David Fennario. As well as historians Joyce Pillarella and Jean Bélisle. Lisa Gasior and Chris Galanis will present a walking-tour. A Brief Canadian History will perform their latest music.

Painting exhibits September 19th to October 5th.

Friday, Sep 19 to Sunday, Oct 5

admission:
free
contact:
Judith Brisson
514-989-9702
http://www.wix.com/Reflexionsu…

•••   Saturday, 20   •••

Factory Project
Eastern Bloc: 7240 Clark

This tribute to Warhol’s “Silver Factory” of the 1960s will take place in an artist-run loft not dissimilar to the original, reuniting artists from across the country to create performances and installations exploring the spirit of the Factory from a contemporary perspective. Co-curated by David Allan King and Miriam Ginestier, the event will feature a central lounge surrounded by a walk-thru maze of interactive exhibits.

Saturday, Sep 20 to Saturday, Sep 27

contact:
Studio303
514-393-3771
info AT studio303 DOT ca
http://www.factoryproject.ca
Willow Rutherford and Wendy McNeill play at O Patro Vys Sept.20th
356 Mont Royal Est

Wendy McNeill (a world travelling songstress who currently resides in Sweden) will be sharing an evening of live original music with Mtl. accordionist/singer Willow Rutherford at O Patro Vys in Mtl. on Saturday Sept.20th. Be prepared for magic realism and guest appearances from members of the Unsettlers, the ex-Subcollisions, Salive, rapper Maurcio Cuataz, flamenco guitarist Jheinsen Montalvo and many more.

Saturday, Sep 20

admission:
$10
contact:
Willow Rutherford
www.myspace.com/willowrutherfo…

•••   Tuesday, 23   •••

Book Launch
SKOL, 372 rue Ste-Catherine O. espace 314 (Belgo Building, 3rd floor)

Oana Avasilichioaei and Yedda Morrison will be launching their new books, feria: a poempark (Wolsak & Wynn, 2008) and Girl Scout Nation (Displaced Editions, 2008) on Tuesday, September 23, 6-9 pm.

Both primal and urbane, Girl Scout Nation is rich hard realism on its way to Disney upside down. --- Gail Scott

Park and book coincide, nature asks what is natural, and feria lives in the unstable yet breathtaking architecture of time itself.

Tuesday, Sep 23

admission:
free
contact:
Oana Avasilichioaei
oana DOT ava AT gmail DOT com

•••   Wednesday, 24   •••

Art Sacré: Gesù, centre de créativité; Sept24-Dec24,08. Vernissage: Sept24, 5pm.
Hall du Gesù, Centre de créativité, 1200, rue de Bleury; Metro Place-des-Arts

MARY BOGDAN
MADONNA & CHILD OR  RE-PARENTING MY INNER CHILD
• Mixed media | Digital art | video •
This exhibition is composed of works never shown before in Montréal, and will be accompanied by the presentation of her new book Madonna & Child or  Re-parenting my Inner Child,  a collection of over 40 of her works published by HeuteKunst.

Vernissage: September 24, 2008, 5pm.
From September 24 to  December 24, 2008
Hall du Gesù, 1200, rue de Bleury    Place-des-Arts
Free visit Tuesday to Saturday   - 12  to 6 p.m -

Wednesday, Sep 24 to Wednesday, Dec 24

admission:
free
contact:
Nicolas Sado, agent aux communications
514-861-4378
nsado AT gesu DOT net
gesu.net
Meet the artist Christa Fairchild - exhibition launch
Restaurant Claremont 5032 SherbrookeWest, Westmount, Quebec

It is with excitement that I announce my 3rd of 5 upcoming exhibitions and installations this fall. There will be a Meet the Artist Evening, on the 24th of September at Restaurant Claremont – I hope to see you all there.

Time: 5:30 – 7:30

To view a map, click here.

Wednesday, Sep 24 to Thursday, Oct 23

admission:
cash bar
contact:
Christa Fairchild
(514) 249-7042
cfairchild AT fairchild-designs DOT com
www.fairchild-designs.com

•••   Thursday, 25   •••

TUNE IN TO YES2: A Benefit Concert & Silent Auction featuring Lorraine Klaasen & SueSoul, hosted by Ric Peterson (CJAD) for YES Montreal
CLUB SODA, 1225 St-Laurent Blvd

Come join the staff and board of YES for an evening of great music, friends and food – all benefitting YES Montreal. Lorraine Klaasen, the eclectic and exuberant South African singer will headline the event to be held at Club Soda along with SueSoul.

Buy tickets online at www.tuneintoyes.com or call 514-878-9788 ext 307

Thursday, Sep 25

admission:
Tickets: $50 (Tax receipt for $25)
contact:
514-878-9788 ext 307
www.tuneintoyes.com
WIRE (West Island Readers Electric)
Café Aurora, 552 Beaconsfield Blvd., Beaconsfield

WIRE (West Island Readers Electric) INVITES YOU TO AN EVENING OF POETRY & PERFORMANCE

Host: Julie Mahfood

WITH:

Jennifer Shenouda

Sandra Stephenson (co-founder, Poets Against War)

Patricia Srigley (finalist, CBC 2008 Quebec Writing Competition)

Neale McDevitt (author of One Day Even Trevi Will Crumble)

Louise Dessertine (singer/songwriter extraordinaire)

and special guest Tony Robinson-Smith (author of Back in 6 Years)

7-9 pm

Thursday, Sep 25

admission:
Free
contact:
Julie Mahfood
514-671-9941
julie DOT mahfood AT videotron DOT ca

•••   Friday, 26   •••

Rachna Vohra and That Brown Bastard!
Cafe Culturel SABA 5124-A Sherbrooke Street West

Rachna Vohra and Rahul Gupta (a.k.a. That Brown Bastard!) will be performing at the Montreal Public Poetry Festival.

Show timings:

  • Sept 26, 2008 at 7:20PM
  • Sept 27, 2008 at 9:00PM
  • Sept 28, 2008 at 12:00PM

Rachna is a poet with soul, purpose, and a side-order of wit. She takes on social issues, taboos, and your belief systems and throws them back at you to teeter you off your axis.

That Brown B@$!@%&! is a professional poet (in other words, broke), is the token brown guy in the Last Call Poets poetry troupe, founding member of seminal spoken word oddities The StrapOns, and likely to finish all your scotch.

Friday, Sep 26 to Sunday, Sep 28

admission:
$6
contact:
Rachna Vohra
nachna AT gmail DOT com
www.rachnavohra.com

•••   Saturday, 27   •••

Car Stories
starts at Bar Bifteck, 3702 St-Laurent

Montreal's longest-running theatrical experiment is back. Car Stories is a guided theatrical joyride through the streets, alleys, bars and parked cars of the Urban Wonderland for three spect-actors at a time.

The show runs, as part of les journées de la culture Saturday, September 27th between 2pm and 7pm with a new show leaving every 30 minutes. Reservations recommended and accepted by phone or e-mail

Saturday, Sep 27

admission:
pay-what-you-can
contact:
Optative Theatrical Laboratories
514-699-3378
carstories AT optative DOT net
http://www.optative.net/carsto…
Editions Mouton Rose presents "Art interactive"
45 minutes south-west of Montreal, 55 rue Lambton, Ormstown

Ormstown's Editions Mouton Rose presents its first event as ARTS SUD-OUEST - the show, "Art Interactive", will feature wood cut and lino printing demonstrations as well as locally crafted puppets, dolls and paper products.

Produced in conjunction with Les Journees de la Culture, the show's primary theme of "The Art of Work" also showcases paintings by local artists.

The gallery, 45 minutes south west of Montreal  - at 55 rue Lambton in Ormstown, is open to the public Thursday through Saturday from 10:00 - 17:00, Sundays noon until 17:00.

For more information, contact Jane at 450-829-3000

Saturday, Sep 27 to Sunday, Oct 26

admission:
admission is free
contact:
Jane Caron
450-829-3000
janecaron AT bellnet DOT ca
La Tournee des 20
1626 Chemin Hudon, Dunham, PQ

Visit Studio Sorge in Dunham during the Torunee des 20. Studio Sorge is open every weekend beginning September 27th and ending on October 19th, 2008, from 10h to 18h or by appointment.

Visit the website for the Tournee des 20 to view a map of the area.

Bernice Sorge in Dunham is a botanical printer.Her print studio is located in an old renovated church. The original prints are in small editions hand-pulled by the artist. Her printing plates are created using leaves from the Eastern Townships. Her work is exhibited in many parts of the world. She also does paintings.

Saturday, Sep 27 to Sunday, Oct 19

admission:
none
contact:
bernice sorge
450 295-2567
studiosorge AT sympatico DOT ca
www.bernicesorge.ca
Montreal's Only Drink and Draw (Figure Drawing with Wine and Food)
94 St. Catherine EAST

All levels are welcome from first time amateurs who want to try the basic drawing exercise to professional artists honing their skills.

For 15$, you get small group sizes, a professional and experienced model, and perfect lighting and temperature. Most importantly a comfortable and creative atmosphere is assured. Plenty of red and white wine, cheeses, nuts etc. will be served. So come ready to eat, converse, drink and draw!

Saturday, Sep 27 to Saturday, Dec 27

admission:
$15
contact:
Galerie Synesthesie
514.998.7625
galeriesyn AT gmail DOT com
www.galeriesynesthesie.com

•••   Sunday, 28   •••

Spoken words – Mots dits
Omni-Centre off of Cardinal-Léger in Pincourt ( Ile Perrot)

For a second consecutive year, Julie Hamel invites you to explore the sinews of spoken word and poetry. The event is open to all languages, play on words and versatile verses. Let the music of words tease your ears on Sunday September 28th at 1h00, at the Omni-centre in Pincourt.

Sunday, Sep 28

admission:
free
contact:
Julie Hamel
514-453-1756
versatilejulie AT sympatico DOT ca