Arts & Entertainment
No easy steps to realize ballet dance studio dream
Published: May 2, 2018
Photo: Myriam Filion
There’s probably never a perfect time or set of circumstances
Jeffery Hale Volunteers are BERRY much appreciated!
Published: April 25, 2018
I’m not vegan, but...
Published: April 25, 2018
Photo: Joanne Kyvetos
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 of animals. A follower of either the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan.
Do you believe in magic? Come to the Festival de Magie!
Published: April 25, 2018
Photo: Shirley Nadeau
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 to see more than 50 shows, 35 of which are free, presented by internationally acclaimed magicians from Canada, the United States, Spain, France and England. A new competition for young magicians will reveal some surprises.
Hosanna Hey, "Jesus Christ Superstar" can’t be missed!
Published: April 18, 2018
A Tower for a Trumpet: The great Canadian art switcheroo
Published: April 18, 2018
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 ability that compels the human being holding the brush, chisel or charcoal. How do you put a value on an image captured on a piece of stretched canvas?
Familiar faces introduce Newfoundland to Lifelong Learners
Published: April 18, 2018
Photo: Lorie Pierce
They say, “Home is where the heart is.” This was more than evident to the capacity crowd that came to hear Katherine and Keith Burgess express their heartfelt affection for Newfoundland in their “Calling Us Home” presentation.
This Lifelong Learning event was one of a series of talks showcasing different regions of Canada, to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation.
Alberto Giacometti exhibit at MNBAQ open until May 12
Published: April 18, 2018
Photo: Shirley Nadeau
Don’t miss the exhibit of works by Alberto Giacometti which is open until May 12 at the Musée national des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ). A Swiss sculptor and painter who lived in Paris, Giacometti is known for his unique sculptures of elongated subjects with specially detailed surfaces, but the exhibition also celebrates the painter.
Morrin Centre holds a magical ImagiNation Writers’ Festival
Published: April 11, 2018
Photo: Mary McCown
Anyone can write a novel; try getting it down to 400 words,” says author Barbara Reid, explaining the challenges of writing for children. It’s hard to think of a more appropriate quote to open this article. Covering the ninth annual ImagiNation Writers’ Festival at the Morrin Centre was the easy part; giving the events proper recognition in a few words is a tall order.
OBITUARY: Donna Marie McNeil Kane
Published: April 4, 2018
It is with deep love that we announce the passing of our mother Donna Marie McNeil Kane on March 27, 2018, near Toronto, at the age of 82.
