Royal 22e Régiment stand guard at Buckingham Palace
A contingent of some 70 members of the Ceremonial Guard and dignitaries of the Royal 22e Régiment recently travelled to London, England, to prepare for the “Van Doos” turn to …
Chamber Organ and Choral Festival planned at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
We are hosting the first Chamber Organ and Choral Festival at the Cathedral from August 12 to 18,” said Douglas Renfroe at a recent meeting with the QCT. Sitting in …
The piano: a brief historical sketch
Try playing the opening sequences of Billy Joel’s “She’s Always a Woman,” Elton John’s “Your Song” or John Lennon’s “Imagine” on any instrument other than the piano. Not the same, …
Brigade lyrique to give free outdoor concerts during Quebec Opera Festival
As part of the Quebec Opera Festival / Festival d’Opéra de Québec, and in cooperation with the Palais Montcalm, the Brigade lyrique will be back this year to give free …
News Digest July 9, 2014
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Canada Day 2014 Celebrations
The day started hot and steamy, got hotter and steamier in the afternoon, was very wet around 8:00 p.m., and finally the skies cleared just in time for a …
A colourful Canada Day
Wild and colourful was the standard theme among the children who were face-painted during the Canada Day celebrations. A budding young artist steps back to admire his work …
Canada Day 2014 celebrations in Quebec City
It took seven staff members of the Fairmont Château Frontenac to carry the giant Canada Day birthday cake onto Dufferin Terrace. The cake, made by executive chef Baptiste Peupion …
Lady Gaga takes Plains of Abraham by storm
During the evening of July 4, the Plains of Abraham came alive with spectators flashing their Festival d’Été buttons as they waited for Lady Gaga to mount the Bell Stage. …
Steve Miller Band warms up the crowd for Journey at Festival d’Été de Québec
Steve Miller and his band were the warm-up act before Journey came on stage Sunday evening. He and his group have been popular since the 1970s. According to his website, …