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Wed 15 May, 2013 - Blog

By Rob Lutes

Concerto Della Donna - A European Odyssey

Start Date: Sun 02 Jun, 2013 - End Date:Sun 02 Jun, 2013 - Artistic Events

Concerto Della Donna, Montreal’s award-winning women’s choir, under the direction of Iwan Edwards, is pleased to present “A European Odyssey,” a wide-ranging program including folk songs from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with selected fiddle accompaniment. Other works include a humourous take on Swedish folk dance music, and a powerful and dramatic a cappella work, “Raua Needmine,” composed by Veljo Tormis.

The concert will take place at Christ Church Cathedral on June 2nd at 7pm. $20 general admission, $10 students & seniors. Group rate available at $15/ticket for groups of 10 or more. Tickets available at the door, or by calling 514-892-1846.

An Evening of Cabaret Folk at "Quai des Brumes"

Start Date: Wed 15 May, 2013 - End Date:Wed 15 May, 2013 - Artistic Events

Local folk promoter "Traveling Headcase" is putting on a beautiful night of acoustic folk featuring artists:
KRISTA MUIR, L'il ANDY & MIKE O'BRIEN

This is a rare opportunity to see/hear Krista's new baritone ukulele songs after her time away in Marfa, Texas. Tickets $7 at the door. Show starts at 21:30.

QUAI DES BRUMES
4481 St Denis St Montreal, QC H2J 2L1, Canada
+1 514-499-0467

Canadian Indigenous Art in its Global Context AND Birds with Skymirrors followed by Conversation with Lemi Ponifasio

Start Date: Wed 15 May, 2013 - End Date:Thu 30 May, 2013 - Artistic Events

A two-part series
Led by: Prof. Will Straw (McGill University) and Lemi Pontifasio
Part of McGill University's Personal and Cultural Enrichment (PACE) Program

Canadian Indigenous Art in it's Global Context
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 688 Sherbrooke Street West

Birds with Sky Mirrors (followed by conversation with choreographer Lemi Pontifasio)
Date and Time: Thursday, May 30, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Place des Arts

Cost: $54.00

This session will include Canadian critics and practitioners of indigenous art discussing what they see as the role of that art in a context of global indigeneity. Questions to be considered include: Is there a global aboriginal culture marked by shared themes and concerns? If so, does this culture receive the recognition that other international movements in the contemporary arts have received? What is the distinctive contribution of Canadian Aboriginal artists to any global movement or set of exchanges? What might be done to promote stronger exchanges between indigenous artists around the world?

Participants in the session will also attend a performance of the piece Birds with Skymirrors (page 28) by Samoan choreographer Lemi Ponifasio, Director of New Zealand contemporary dance and theatre company MAU.

This session is co-presented by the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada and the Festival TransAmériques.

Register online today!

http://www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/arts-and-culture/canadian-indigenous-art-its-global-context-and-birds-skymirror

The Music and Impact of the Beatles

Tue 30 Apr, 2013 - Workshops

A four-part lecture workshop series
Led by: Prof. Craig Morrison (Concordia University)
Part of McGill University's Personal and Cultural Enrichment (PACE) Program

Date and Time: Wednesday May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 2013, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: 688 Sherbrooke Street West

Cost: $49.00 per session or $149.00 for the series
Come with a Friend discount: $37.00 per session

Described as “the 20th century’s greatest romance” by their publicist Derek Taylor, the Beatles attained their phenomenal prominence within the cultural context of the turbulent 1960s, which they reflected as well as altered through their creativity and the course of their career. This series, illustrated by recordings, live music, film clips, photos, and song lyrics, will explore their achievements and its meaning.

Tuesday May 22: The Beatles and the British Invasion Phenomenon

Tuesday May 29: The Beatles’ Montreal Connection

Tuesday June 5: The Beatles and the Psychedelic Era

Tuesday June 12: The Beatles as Catalysts for Shifts in Culture and Worldview

Register online today!

http://www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/arts-and-culture/music-and-impact-beatles-0

Position Announcement: KoSA Communications International

Mon 29 Apr, 2013 - Job Opportunities

KoSA Communications International, a non-profit musical events organization (www.kosamusic.com) which organizes high calibre musical events world-wide ( USA, China, Cuba, Canada, and Europe) for nearly two decades, is currently  seeking a dynamic individual to fulfill the position of project assistant, development assistant and office manager. KoSA activities include its year-round music school, camps, workshops, festivals, producing the yearly KoSA Magazine, the establishment of drumming programs in schools,,corporate team-building projects and fundraising.
The successful candidate would work in close collaboration with the Artistic Director and Project Coordinator of KoSA. The candidate will assist and oversee the year-round music school  and its programs (KoSA Academy).  Duties would include data entries, office maintenance and project-oriented tasks. Computer literacy, self-starter, strong organizational skills, punctual and reliable individuals will be considered. Candidates must be fully bilingual but English will be the primary language of the written skills required.

Hours of work are flexible from Monday to Friday. The current opening can begin in a part-time hour structure with the possibility of becoming full-time. For more information, interested candidates should send their resumes to: Aldo Mazza, aldo@kosamusic.com.
 

Braganza appointed President

Wed 24 Apr, 2013 - Member News

ELAN member Cheryl Braganza has been appointed President of the Women's Art Society of Montreal. The WASM was founded in 1894 by two Montreal women, Phillips & Peck, and is one of the earliest organizations for women in the country. It's main purpose was to create a general interest and to encourage a higher standard in all the arts. Essentially, it paved the way for the integration of women into the art world.

Today, 120 years later, the general focus of WASM remains the same - which is to promote literature, music and the visual arts in Montreal, through lectures, concerts (traditionally at the McCord Museum) and exhibits (at Tudor Hall, Ogilvy's). Cheryl Braganza, herself a painter, a pianist and a writer, brings to the position, her experience on the Boards of the Montreal Council of Women, the Montreal Children's Library and her membership and collaboration with organizations such as DAM (Diversité Artistique Montréal), QWF (Quebec Writers Federation), ELAN (English Language Arts Network) & SEDE (Social Equity & Diversity - McGill).

"If any ELAN members wish to submit a proposal to present at one of our Tuesday daytime events, kindly contact me by email (cheryl@cherylbraganza.com) & I will be happy to provide more information".

Tribute to Jazz: Musicians of the World Symphony Orchestra Gala Concert - May 9

Start Date: Thu 09 May, 2013 - End Date:Thu 09 May, 2013 - Artistic Events

Montreal’s unique and exuberant Musicians of the World Symphony Orchestra celebrates 7 years of extraordinary music making with a Gala concert at the Rialto Theatre on Thursday, May 9 at 8:00pm, a tribute to the great jazz musicians of the 20th-Century with a symphonic twist and featuring pianist Julie Lamontagne.

Résidence de recherche et création expérimentale

Thu 18 Apr, 2013 - Calls for Submissions

PRIM (Productions Réalisations Indépendantes de Montréal) lance un appel à candidatures auprès des artistes établis ou à mi-carrière dont la pratique artistique conjugue simultanément l’expérimentation, l’exploration et la recherche aux étapes de production.

Creative support program (50%)

Thu 18 Apr, 2013 - Calls for Submissions

PRIM offers a 50%* discount on all its audio and video production and post-production equipment, as well as on the following services: transfer and transcoding.
The program is open to artists working in audio, video, film and new media. All independent production proposals are eligible: shorts or features, fiction, documentary, experimental, animation, essay, web, video art, sound art and surround-sound explorations (discounted sound studio time [max. 100 hrs.]).

• Award recipients must become PRIM members.
• Projects must commence within one year of the contract signing date.

*The discount applies solely to hourly rates.

info: www.primcentre.org
T 514.524.2421

L'Europe Galante, opera-ballet by Andre Campra

Start Date: Wed 03 Apr, 2013 - End Date:Fri 12 Apr, 2013 - Artistic Events

La Compagnie Baroque Mont-Royal
presents

L'EUROPE GALANTE by André Campra
opéra-ballet
...
La troupe des Jardins Chorégraphiques
Susan Toman, music director
Marie-Nathalie Lacoursiere, stage director, choreography
Costumes : Maude Jacob Daignault
Lights : Garou Blancan

April 11 & 12, 20:00
Rialto Theatre, 5723 ave. du Parc, Montréal, QC

Admission: $35, $20 students/seniors

www.ticketpro.ca
(514) 770-7773
www.mtlbaco.com

CCA will fund Anglo musicians touring within QC

Thu 28 Mar, 2013 - Spotlight

Anglo musicians, great news: Canada Council will now be able to fund those of you who wish to tour within Quebec. ELAN advocated for this change, and we're happy to see it there as part of Canadian Heritage's new Roadmap for Canada's Official Languages, announced today. Previously, only touring outside of the province was eligible.

Image courtesy of sakhorn38 / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Speaking Words of Wisdom: The Beatles' Musical and Cultural Significance

Mon 25 Mar, 2013 - Workshops

A lecture-workshop led by: Craig Morrison

Described as “the 20th century’s greatest romance” by their publicist Derek Taylor, the Beatles attained their phenomenal prominence within the cultural context of the turbulent 1960s, which they reflected as well as altered through their creativity and the course of their career. This series, illustrated by recordings, live music, film clips, photos, and song lyrics, will explore their achievements and its meaning.

Happenstance at Piranha Bar on April 12th

Start Date: Tue 19 Mar, 2013 - End Date:Fri 12 Apr, 2013 - Artistic Events

Happenstance unveils their new lineup at 7:30 p.m. at Piranha Bar on April 12th. Stop in for some great Canadian roots/pop and say "Hi"!

Aaron Saloman producing & recording new album for Lukas Grant

Sat 16 Mar, 2013 - Member News

In addition to his work writing music for film, TV, and video games, Aaron Saloman has been producing, recording, and mixing the new album for Ottawa-based singer/songwriter Lukas Grant. Photos from the sessions can be seen here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151156058090888.444886.77127000887&type=3

The album is currently in the mixing stage, and will be available some this Spring.

Aaron Saloman's music featured across US & Canadian network TV

Sat 16 Mar, 2013 - Member News

ELAN member Aaron Saloman continues to place instrumental music on network television throughout the US and Canada, working from his home studio in NDG. Recent credits include Fermier Urbain, American Pickers, Auction Kings, Party Down, CBS College Football, Flipping Out, Dance Moms, Baby's First Day, and many others.

Aaron recently released an audio course for musicians wishing to license their instrumental music to TV shows, which can be purchased by ELAN members at a special discount here: http://www.howtolicenseyourmusic.com/elan.php

Arts from the Inside: How to win a grant with CALQ, by Shelagh Plunkett

Tue 12 Mar, 2013 - Blog

By Shelagh Plunkett

Sharon Van Etten performs Little Scream

Thu 28 Feb, 2013 - Spotlight

Sharon Van Etten performing an unreleased track by Montreal-based Little Scream backstage before opening for The National at the MusicNOW Fest:

How to Showcase Your Music

Mon 18 Feb, 2013 - Spotlight

An instructional video with tips for anyone planning to showcase at a music conference or festival, created by Frankcasting New Media, with former ELAN board member Dave Cool.

Visual Arts Centre Readings

Start Date: Wed 13 Feb, 2013 - End Date:Tue 12 Mar, 2013 - Community Events

Visual Arts Centre
School of Art / McClure Gallery
POETRY AND PROSE READING
www.visualartscentre.ca
350 Victoria Avenue, Westmount Tel: 514-488-9558
Founder/ producer Ilona Martonfi Tel: 514-939-4173
ilona.martonfi@sympatico.ca
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Doors 7:00 pm Reading 7:30 pm At the door $5
An Evening of Poetry, Prose & Music