Festival Opéra de Québec announces 2018 summer program
The Quebec Opera Company is just days away from presenting their spring production of Bizet’s Carmen at the Grand Théâtre (May 12 to 19), but they are already preparing for …
SLC students strut their stuff at fashion show
The fashionistas of CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence (SLC) were present at the Musée de la Civilisation on April 28 for the annual fashion show. Students were organizers and models. Many of …
Brahms’ German Requiem a balm for those who are grieving
The Orchestre Symphonique de Québec (OSQ) and its choir filled the Grand Théâtre with strong emotions on the evening of April 25. The audience listened intently to two tempestuous pieces …
Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier perform in Valcartier
Dave Gunning is no stranger to Quebec City. Over the last four years, he has stopped by Quebec High School three times to work with the music concentration students, teaching …
No easy steps to realize ballet dance studio dream
There’s probably never a perfect time or set of circumstances to plunge into a business venture. But for Barbara Simard, who dreamed of opening a ballet dance studio, the succession …
Jeffery Hale Volunteers are BERRY much appreciated!
Jeffery Hale Community Partners held a berry special evening to show their appreciation for their volunteers on April 19. As volunteers arrived, they were greeted at the door by none …
I’m not vegan, but…
What is being vegan? Veganism is the practice of abstaining completely from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and adopting an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status …
Do you believe in magic? Come to the Festival de Magie!
The 8th annual Festival de Magie de Québec (Quebec City Magic Festival) will take place from May 3 to 6. Lovers of magic of all ages will have the opportunity …
Hosanna Hey, \Jesus Christ Superstar\” can’t be missed! “
Jesus is my drug of choice!” a protest sign reads at yet another fantastic Quebec Art Company (QAC) production. Jesus Christ Superstar is a must-see production featuring a very …
A Tower for a Trumpet: The great Canadian art switcheroo
One suspects that few humble souls of modest means can grasp the staggering amounts of money spent on works of art. It’s a phenomenon easily as mystifying as the creative …