The Violons du Roy, directed by Mathieu Lussier, welcomed French countertenor Philippe Jaroussky to the stage of the Palais Montcalm on April 5. For lovers of Baroque music, it was…
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Marie-Louise Gay’s vibrant imagination
Hey!” said Sam. “Why is fog coming out of my mouth?” “When it’s this cold,” said Stella, “your words freeze. Every word has a different fog shape. See?…”What does a…
Echoes of Vimy at the Quebec Citadel Museum
During the First World War, also known as the Great War, soldiers of the Canadian Corps fought against the German Army to take back Vimy Ridge, from April 9 to…
New exhibits at the Plains of Abraham Museum
André L. Potvin, member of the board of directors of the National Battlefields Commission, and Michèle Gagné, secretary and executive director, recently inaugurated two additions to the Battles exhibition (opened…
2017 Festival d’opéra de Québec offers more than ever
Opéra de Québec president Pierre Goulet and artistic and executive director Grégoire Legendre recently unveiled the program for the 7th Festival d’opéra de Québec which will take place from July…
SLC Theatre gives a “firey” performance
As people arrived in the Champlain-St. Lawrence Amphitheatre, they made their way to chairs along the walls, leaving the centre free for SLC Theatre’s performance of The Flaming Youth, presented…
A little chocolate now and then …
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” ~Charles M. SchulzChocolate! We are getting ready to celebrate Easter, and for many young children this…
Audrey Smith receives Lieutenant Governor’s award for volunteerism
Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury resident Audrey (Dacres) Smith was presented with a (silver) Senior’s Medal by Lieutenant Governor Michel Doyon in recognition of her remarkable 56 years of volunteer work in her community…
Unique new exhibits at the MNBAQ
The Musée national des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ) recently opened two new thought-provoking exhibits in the Gérard-Morisset pavilion.In one wing, works by Montreal artist Carl Trahan are on display in…
Easter eggs grow on trees in Limoilou
Easter is coming and eggs are growing on trees! La Fournée Bio bakery on 3e Ave is ready for the holiday with this whimsical display, catching the eye of passersby….