Rain and Music Don’t Mix
Thursday evening we had prepared for a pleasant outing at the Roland-Beaudoin Park in Ste-Foy to listen to the Quebec Symphony Orchestra’s outdoor concert. We arrived an hour early but …
New Funds Bolster Celt Fest
Quebecers might consider staying in Quebec City this Labour Day weekend, as the Celtic Festival programme is looking very promising this year. “We have way more activities this year; it’s …
Best Bets
Kiugwe: le grand rendez-vous The Huron-Wendat Nation presents Kiugwe, a series of performances inspired by First Nations creation myths. The show shares Wendake culture through Aboriginal storytelling, song and dance. …
McCartney Mania Captures Quebec
Paul McCartney thrilled fans with a free concert on the Plains of Abraham on Sunday, July20. Over 200,000 people came out to see the rock legend’s tribute to Quebec’s 400th …
QC’s Canadian Idol falls just short of top 10
Quebec City’s Canadian Idol hopeful, Marie-Pierre Bellerose, made it within one round of the show’s top ten last week. Despite falling short of her aspirations of becoming a Canadian Idol, …
Lost Fingers find big success at Montreal Jazzfest
Even if 2008 were to end today, it has been very good to The Lost Fingers. When it dawned, Christian Roberge, Byron Mikaloff and Alex Morrissette were three guys playing …
Quebec City Jazz Festival
Quebec City is holding its 2nd annual Jazz Festival from September 10 to September 14. Many shows are scheduled and there is most definitely something for the jazz lover in …
La Maison Anglaise recommends summer reading for teens
One of my favourite things about summer vacation has always been having the time to read as much as I want. In fact, give me some sun, a comfy place …
Dance, music, art and history: this summer in the city
Scores of Archives The pages of Quebec City’s history will be opened for everyone’s pleasure at L’Église St. Matthew’s and the Artillery Park. In celebration of the 400th anniversary of …
SUMMER READING
We’ve said goodbye to grey and rainy June 2008, and the lazy hazy days of summer are finally here. Whether you’re heading to the cottage or sunning yourself on a …