Arts & Entertainment News
Streetcar Named Desire rolling along
Published: October 31, 2018
Streetcar is rolling: Holland School’s gymnasium would never be mistaken for the sweltering streets of New Orleans, but that’s where rehearsals are underway for a production set in the Big Easy: Tennessee Williams’s A Streetcar Named Desire.
2,000-year-old statues are still contemporary
Published: October 31, 2018
Photo: Cassandra Kerwin
Identical twins have fascinated people for ages. Then there are other people with no connection who are so similar that they could be twins. There is something unsettling, yet enthralling, about them. This is the subject of the Musée de la Civilisation’s latest exhibit Mon sosie a 2000 ans / My 2,000-year-old Double, on display until May 12, 2019.
Fur flies at the Salon National des Animaux de Compagnie
Published: October 31, 2018
Photo: Lise Lafond
Pet lovers found what they were looking for at the Salon National des Animaux de Compagnie (SNAC), held Oct. 20 and 21 at the Centre de Foires de Québec. Dogs, cats, pet pigs, alpacas, rodents and many other animals were on site, with breeders who were ready and eager to answer questions.
Find your wax doppelganger at the Musée de la Civilisation
Published: October 24, 2018
Photo: Cassandra Kerwin
Wax sculptures either impress people or give off an eerie vibe… perfect for Halloween. Wax heads hanging in a display cabinet on the second floor of the Musée de la Civilisation are a preview of the upcoming exhibit My 2000-Year-Old Double, which opens Oct. 24 and runs until May 12, 2019.
CANCELLED: Enigma at the Morrin Centre
Published: October 17, 2018
Photo: courtesy of the Morrin Centre
REGRETFULLY, due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has been CANCELLED.
Those who purchased tickets online will be fully refunded.
Those who purchsed tickets at the Morrin Centre, please contact the Centre for details.
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Halloween Magic at the Aquarium du Québec
Published: October 17, 2018
Photo: Lise Lafond
The Aquarium du Québec was invaded by witches, sorcerers and magicians on Oct. 13 for its annual Halloween festivities. Visitors were asked to pitch in and help rid the aquarium of these spooky visitors.
The aquarium had suggested that people arrive in costume for the occasion, and participants did not disappoint.
How the pumpkin became a Jack O’Lantern
Published: October 17, 2018
Pink Floyd tribute band to play Impérial Bell
Published: October 17, 2018
When Josh Sczczepanowski and his friends walked out of the concert, they were pretty underwhelmed.
Comiccon returns with a special family edition
Published: October 17, 2018
On Oct. 20 and 21, Quebec City Comiccon will mark its fifth anniversary with a special edition dedicated to the entire family, particularly the young ones, with a special family rate! The 2018 event promises to transform the Centre des Congrès de Québec into an immense wholesome party, packed with a whirlwind of activities to amaze and entertain the superhero in all of us.
It’s Book Fair time!
Published: October 17, 2018
The annual Book Fair will be held Saturday Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Eastern Québec Learning Centre.
You are invited to the Musée de la Civilisation’s 30th birthday party
Published: October 10, 2018
Photo: Image courtesy of MCQ
The Musée de la Civilisation in Quebec City is celebrating its 30th birthday on Oct. 19, 20 and 21 and everyone is invited! Since the museum opened on Rue Dalhousie, it has become known as a veritable maison du monde.
Kevin McCoy’s long road
Published: October 10, 2018
Photo: courtesy of Théâtre Humain
Kevin McCoy is setting off on a new journey.
The American-born, Quebec City-based playwright and producer describes himself as “a traveller by nature.” His most recent one-man show, Norge, which debuted in 2015, is an autobiographical exploration of his family’s Norwegian and American past, intersecting with his Québécois present and future.
Mud and sun for the CQSB Cross Country Run
Published: October 3, 2018
Photo: Cassandra Kerwin
More than 500 runners from 12 schools raced through the Base de Plein Air de Sainte-Foy on a muddy Saturday morning. To the sound of chairman Stephen Burke’s voice, led by head organizer Claire Arseneau, hundreds of students, staff and family members participated in the 22nd Central Québec School Board (CQSB) Cross Country Run on Sept. 29.
Celebrate Quebec at the Valcartier Family Centre
Published: October 3, 2018
The Valcartier Family Centre invites anglophones to celebrate Quebec and its culture on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Valcartier Family Centre (Building 93) in Shannon.
A celebration of song with La Grande Fête Lyrique!
Published: October 3, 2018
Photo: Shirley Nadeau
Guy Lessard, one of the founding members of Tempêtes et Passions, gathered 26 of the greatest professional lyrical singers in the Quebec City region for La Grande Fête Lyrique, presented at the Chapelle du Musée de l’Amérique Francophone on Sept. 24.
André Rieu’s Johann Strauss Orchestra waltzes into the Videotron Centre for spectacular performance
Published: October 3, 2018
Photo: Shirley Nadeau
André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra didn’t quite waltz into the Videotron Centre on Sept. 26 – they “marched” in to the tune of “Seventy-six Trombones,” surprising members of the audience as they progressed down the aisles from the back of the large arena, that was almost as packed as it was for the Paul McCartney concert the previous week!
Fédération de l’Âge d’Or du Québec hosts seventh annual salon
Published: October 3, 2018
Photo: Lorie Pierce
For anyone over the age of 50, Expo-Cité was the place to be from Sept. 28 to 30, for the seventh annual Salon FADOQ presented by the Fédération de l’Âge d’Or du Québec. The Réseau FADOQ, formerly called the Fédération de l’Âge d’Or du Québec, is the largest seniors’ organization in Canada, with 516,000 members in 16 regional groups.
Marché public de Sainte-Foy to get permanent structure
Published: October 3, 2018
Photo: Artist’s rendition courtesy of Ville de Québec
The Ville de Québec announced on Sept. 28 that the Marché public de Sainte-Foy will be redeveloped over the next two years. Despite the work planned in the area, the market will continue to operate on the current site during the construction.
Iona Whishaw launching new Lane Winslow mystery
Published: October 3, 2018
Please join mystery author Iona Whishaw as she launches her newest Lane Winslow mystery, A Sorrowful Sanctuary, at La Maison Anglaise (Place de la Cité, 2600 Boul. Laurier), on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.
Step through time to the Magic Lantern
Published: September 26, 2018
Photo: Cassandra Kerwin
The Quebec City Film Festival is full of surprising presentations. It is not only about film showings but also about culture, music and heritage. On Sept. 22, the public were invited to take a step back in time, earlier than talkies and silent films. They were in for a unique show of the American Magic Lantern Theatre (AMLT) at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.
Curtain comes down on successful Quebec City Film Festival
Published: September 26, 2018
Photo: Cassandra Kerwin
From silent movies and old Western films to modern animation and virtual reality, there was something for all cinema enthusiasts at the 2018 Quebec City Film Festival (QCFF). For 10 days, they watched unique works of art and classic movies, and even had opportunities to enter a post-apocalyptic world or participate in a go-kart race on the giant screen in Place d’Youville.
Jigs, reels, and dresses sparkle at the Vieux-Québec Feis
Published: September 26, 2018
JH-SB’s Friends’ Foundation golf tournament rained out!
Published: September 26, 2018
VEQ Fall Fest brings community together
Published: September 19, 2018
Photo: Cassandra Kerwin
Voice of English-speaking Quebec (VEQ)’s annual Fall Fest is always a much-anticipated event for the members of the anglophone community. Once again this year, Mother Nature smiled down on those who gathered at St. Vincent Elementary School’s gymnasium and playground on a bright, sunny Saturday, Sept. 15.
Saint Brigid’s Guild honoured for 50 years of devoted service
Published: September 19, 2018
Metropolis remains epic after 90 years
Published: September 19, 2018
Photo: Cassandra Kerwin
Metropolis, a pioneering silent science fiction film made nearly a century ago, is a fascinating, complex film. On the surface, it is about the lower class rebelling against the upper class, while in reality, it is also about control, love, self-discovery and finding common ground between two parties.
The designer behind the Death Star speaks at QCFF
Published: September 19, 2018
Photo: Cassandra Kerwin
When people mention Star Wars, 2001: A Space Odyssey, WarGames, or Close Encounters of the Third Kind, they think about the props, characters, directors, actors and music. The name Colin Cantwell doesn’t necessarily come up. It should. Without him, these movies wouldn’t be what they are.
Keeping fit with Rawfit exercise classes in English
Published: September 19, 2018
Luck of the Celts for the 13th Festival Celtique de Québec
Published: September 12, 2018
Photo: Cassandra Kerwin
Tartans, bagpipes, a mystic village, clans and Irish dancing were proudly exhibited at the 13th annual Festival Celtique de Québec (FCQ). From Sept. 6 to 9, Quebecers celebrated their Celtic heritage. Men wore kilts and women dressed in traditional costumes.
