Jack Lavoie & Friends prepare to play Le Pape-Georges
Quebec City singer-songwriter Jack Lavoie and his band, Johnbé and Bassman Dan, are gearing up for another cozy night of music at Le Pape-Georges on Saturday, November 8. Jack Lavoie …
Hot picks for cold nights in Quebec
As the temperature is dropping fast in Quebec City, you might want to warm your heart by attending a concert or two. The good news is that a variety of …
85-year-old shoots 81, stuns older friends
Despite cool weather, Frank “Long Drive” Coveney shot an 81 at the Castor Golf Club on October 8, four strokes less than his age, his friend Jerry O’Brien reported. At …
Scary stuff to do
Halloween Lantern Tour on the Plains of Abraham Spend Halloween or the following Day of the Dead scared out of your wits on the Plains! Tales of sorcery, murder, execution …
The 400th anniversary as a tool of cultural development, Parts 1 & 2
The 400th anniversary as a tool of cultural development, Part I Jean-Thomas Tremblay With the five presentations in Quebec City of an exclusive, purposely created Cirque du Soleil show on …
Cirque du Soleil defies gravity in honour of Quebec’s 400th
If you are planning on seeing Le Cirque du Soleil in the near future, I recommend purchasing an extra set of eyes. Two is just not enough to admire all …
Coeur de Pirate steals Quebec City hearts with love songs
Coeur de Pirate is the new musical sensation in the province of Quebec. She is a tattoo-clad 19-year-old musician, dressed in black and adorned with a wild head of hair …
International Literacy Day: the health benefits of reading
Each year in September, UNESCO reminds us of the importance of literacy and adult learning by celebrating International Literacy Day. This year’s special focus was on literacy and health. According …
Montrealer wins Morrin Centre’s New Anglo Contest
The winner of the Morrin Centre’s New Anglo writing contest argues that today’s Anglos do not necessarily cling to their heritage in the city’s quadricentennial year. Montreal native Andrew Mahon’s …
Chez-Soi offers delicious Chinese fare for cheap
Sitting abreast a unique intersection where Rue St. Jean forks off into Rue D’Aguillon, Restaurant Chez-Soi provides piping hot, unpretentious, and affordable Chinese cuisine in downtown Quebec. Upon entering the …