Arts & Entertainment News
Canada Day goes off with a bang
Published on: July 2, 2008 - 06:59
Photo by: Jay Ouellet
A view from Lévis of the skies above Quebec City during the Canada Day fireworks celebrations on July 1. The display represents the second in a series of three fireworks shows put on in 11 days in the city, sandwiched between the St. Jean Baptiste fireworks show and the upcoming Plein la Rue show for Quebec City’s 400th anniversary on July 3.
QAC’s production of Our Town an all—round success
Published: May 7, 2008
Photo: Frank Scardina
The Quebec Art Company’s production of Our Town, by Thornton Wilder, pleased the crowd.
Director Scott Emery’s vision enabled the company to experiment with theatre in the round – a formula that worked, thanks to narration courtesy of stage manager Cheryl Rimmer.
Capturing Canadian Forces in action in Afghanistan
Pecota's technique meshes photo and painting seamlessly
Published: April 30, 2008
Photo: Silvia Pecota
The news is full of images and words about what’s happening in Afghanistan, but few have the same perspective as visual artist and photographer Silvia Pecota. She likes to capture the action up close.
Spring is here bringing with it time for changes!
Published on: April 14, 2008 - 12:55
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Spring is here bringing with it time for changes!
Mahler Concert of a Thousand Wows Thousands
Published on: March 17, 2008 - 20:03
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I know the daily papers have covered this major event but I thought it would be nice for everyone to know there were many members of the English-speaking community participating in the Mahler Symphony #8, "Concert of a Thousand" at the Pepsi Colisée last Saturday night.
Quebec City resident sues Detroit band over use of her voice on their album
Published: March 12, 2008
Detroit garage rockers The White Stripes, one of the most popular bands in the world, are gearing up for a major legal battle with a Quebec City resident.
New theatrical effects for Shannon Irish Show
Published: February 27, 2008
Photo: TED LAGLOIRE
This year’s Shannon Irish Show will feature a few theatrical effects and some avant-garde costumes for the dancers.
