Arts & Entertainment News
Best foot forward: The QAC prepares for another stunning production
As the Winter Carnival celebrated the first weekend of its annual activities, so too did the Quebec Art Company (QAC). On Sunday, January 30th, the QAC held its Annual General Meeting as well as the auditions for their first play of 2011 - "The Prisoner of Second Avenue."
QAC holds auditions for “Deathtrap”
This spring the Quebec Art Company will be performing “Deathtrap,” a thriller written by Ira Levin, and is holding auditions for the play on Sunday, January 30 (see details in the Community Calendar or visit www.quebecartcompany.com).
QAC Holds Auditions for “Deathtrap”
This spring the Quebec Art Company will be performing “Deathtrap”, a thriller written by Ira Levin, and is holding auditions for the play on Sunday, January 30 (see details in the Community Calendar or visit www.quebecartcompany.com).
Winter Carnival poised for another successful year
Quebec City, January 6, 2011 — For its 57th edition, the Quebec Winter Carnival, in collaboration with Loto-Québec, presents a unique winter experience and invites you to join in the real winter games!
Arts Matters at the Morrin Centre - An Evening with Christoph Campestrini
As part of its “Arts Matters” programme, the Morrin Centre, in collaboration with the OSQ, is pleased to present a series of intimate talks with internationally renowned artists.
Burns Night at the Garrison Club a Scottish tradition
It’s that time of year again! No, we’re not talking about Christmas or New Year’s Eve. No, we’re talking about Robbie Burns Night. On Saturday, January 22, the 78th Fraser Highlanders, Fort St. Andrew’s Garrison of Quebec City, will be hosting a fund-raising event at the Garrison Club, 97 rue Saint-Louis, in Old Quebec.
“I Want To Pogne” - Céline Dion and Quebec Nationalism
In 1989 the Quebec comedy troupe Rock et Belles Oreilles came out with an album called ‘Pourquoi Chanter?’ (Why Sing?). It was a compilation of original compositions sung by members of the troupe, poking fun at a variety of political and social issues which were raging at that time.
Spanish Masters II
Celebrating light
The writers of art history books consider Goya as the most extraordinary Spanish painter of the early part of 19th century. Indeed, he was a genius and because of his influence on later 19th and 20th century painters, some have referred to him as the Father of Modern Art.
Le Vent du Nord perform at the the Théâtre Petit Champlain December 16
Le Vent du Nord - winners of the Ensemble of the year award at Canadian Folk Music Awards 2010 - perform at the the Théâtre Petit Champlain and presenting their new album, LA PART DU FEU, on Thursday, December 16.
"Absolutely superb. In my view, when it comes to Quebecois music, this lot are top of the pile". LIVING TRADITION, FALL 2010 (Scotland)
Celebrated conductor visiting Morrin Centre
As part of its "Arts Matters" programme, the Morrin Centre, in collaboration with the OSQ, is pleased to present a series of intimate talks with internationally renowned artists. Through these meetings, you will have the opportunity to satisfy your musical curiosity and enhance your understanding of the subtleties of the performances.
Hark the Herald Angels Sing!
Under the musical and artistic direction of Marie Coulombe, the Chœur de la Colline and the Chœur de l'Isle d'Orléans will be uniting their passion and talents on December 10 and 12, 2010, for a wonderful Christmas concert.
Pre-Book-Signing Event with Local Author Isabelle Soucy Chartier about her New Novel Thoughts Gone Wrong
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Local Author presents Thoughts Gone Wrong
Quebec author Isabelle Soucy Chartier and La Maison Anglaise proudly present Thoughts Gone Wrong, a multi-layered fiction novel with a skillfully crafted plot of scientific breakthroughs, self-discovery, and the struggle to learn the truth.
Triggering the explosion of a new scientific era, a breakthrough in the contemporary history of technology is made public.
Music Matters with Les Violons du Roy
QAC Presents Agatha Christie Mystery this Week
Sillery Artists and Artisans Christmas Exhibition and Sale
L'ASSOCIATION DES CRÉATEURS ET ARTISANS DE SILLERY is holding its annual Christmas Exhibition and Sale at the Bibliothèque Charles-H-Blais, 1445 Maguire Avenue, Sillery, from Saturday, November 20th to Sunday, December 5th, 2010.Thirty-six artists and artisans representing numerous disciplines will exhibit their recent work.
Spanish Masters in Quebec - Part I
An exhibition at the MNBAQ
The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec has made a hit once again with the presentation of a selection of works by Spanish masters from the collection of Pérez Simón.
Jacques Martineau shows at the St. Jean Baptiste library
Original drawings of his illustrated book: Carnet de Québec
In 2009, a small book illustrated by Jacques Martineau was published depicting picturesque neighbourhoods of Quebec; the historical district, of course, St. Roch, St.
Paganini concert by Yehonatan Berick at the Morrin Centre
Yehonatan Berick will be at the Morrin Centre this Friday November 12 at 7.30pm to play all 24 Caprices for solo violin by Paganini. This will be the first time in Quebec City’s history that all twenty four caprices are presented on the same program! This concert, which is presented in partnership with the Conservatoire de Musique de Québec, will be preceded by a master class featuring stud
St. Pat’s Swing ‘n’ Jazz Coffee House
On Saturday, November 20, at 7:00 pm, the St. Patrick's High School Music Program
will play host to a Coffee House in the school cafeteria to help with fundraising for the music program and dance department.
Sharpening Skates as winter knocks on the door
Skaters started gliding across the fresh ice at the Place d'Youville skating rink in front of Palais Montcalm and just outside the St. Jean Gate entrance to Old Quebec last weekend as winter waits at the city's doorstep.
Choral Music Workshop
The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity invites choristers who are curious to broaden their musical horizons to its first Anglican Choral Music Workshop to be held at the cathedral, 31 rue des Jardins, on Saturday, Oct. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Discover the great Anglican choral tradition during this unique two-day workshop.
Musical Happenings
Ouverture Baroque: Friday, October 8 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Palais Montcalm, Les Violons du Roy will wind up their 25th anniversary in style with the Ouverture baroque, as Bach, Handel, and Telemann - three of the most renowned masters of the baroque era - are united in an overture showcasing the sonic richness of Les Violons du Roy under the direction of Bernard Labadie.
Aurian Haller band gets ready to record new CD
The Aurian Haller Band will be playing one last show Friday at Le Cercle on Rue St. Joseph.
Then, it's off to the studio, where the four-piece ensemble will be recording its first full-length album, entitled Normal Town.
