Zita Bombardier (director and actor) and Bianka Bergeron portrayed Betty and Judy in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the Morrin Centre on Dec. 16. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) REVIEW: Zita Bombardier brings White Christmas to the Morrin Centre Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com On Dec. 16 at the Morrin Centre, director and actor Zita Bombardier transported the audience to yesteryear…
OSQ production and tech coordinator Alexandre De Grandpré nearly stole the show as he moved pieces of equipment around the stage during Hollywood 7 in his “green screen” onesie. To his right are hosts Bertrand Alain and Véronika Makdissi-Warren, music director Jean-Sébastien Vallée and choir director David Rompré. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) REVIEW: OSQ presents memorable holiday Hollywood 7 Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The Grand Théâtre was packed to the rafters for the Dec. 15 performance of Hollywood 7, which, as you can…
The cast of Assembly Hall receives a well-deserved round of applause from the appreciative audience at Le Diamant, on a set that strangely resembles a high school gymnasium or auditorium. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) REVIEW: Talented performers gather in the Assembly Hall Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Assembly Hall – the eagerly-awaited new work by acclaimed Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young, resident playwright at…
PHOTOS: St. Nicholas and the Krampus parade through Old Québec Photos by Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com…
Members of Irish Heritage Quebec gather for a group photo at the end of the meeting held on Dec. 11. Honoree Émile Proulx-Cloutier is kneeling in the front row, right, holding the plaque presented to him by IHQ vice-president John Bertrand. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau) Irish Heritage Quebec honours Grosse Île playwright Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Members of Irish Heritage Quebec met in McMahon Hall on Dec. 11 for their last meeting of the year. During…
Robert Comeau recognized for 25 years of volunteerism with A.P.P.E.A.L….
SAVING THE PLANET ONE WEEK AT A TIME: The Mason jar to the rescue for last-minute, Earth-friendly gifts Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com “Life is like a Mason jar – it’s what…
This painting of an improvised skating rink overlooking Dufferin Terrace by Newfoundland-born painter Robert Wakeham Pilot is part of Paysages de Québec (Quebec City Landscapes), an exhibit of historic paintings of the city from the Power Corporation collection, on display until Jan. 7 at the Château Ramezay Museum and Historic Site in Montreal. Art lovers passing through La Métropole this holiday season can look at some of their favourite Quebec City landmarks through artists’ eyes and discover parts of the city that have been lost to history. (Photo by Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter) Historic paintings of Quebec City on display in Montreal…
Edmund Alleyn’s piece Télé-Face (1973) is displayed in the exhibition. (Photo by Sarah Elworthy) Newest MNBAQ exhibit seeks meaning in the depths of night Sarah Elworthy sarah@qctonline.com The QCT was invited to the Musée national des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ) to explore its newest…
The village of Cap-des-Rosiers, now a borough of the Ville de Gaspé, is home to Canada’s tallest lighthouse. (Photo by Ruby Pratka) GASPÉ TALES: Light at the end of the tunnel for Canada’s largest lighthouse Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com On July 13, Quebec Lighthouse Day, Lucie Bergeron was hoping…