Tag Archives: November 29 2023

The cast of Wait Until Dark finally see the light at the end of their opening night production. J.P. Chartier, Sofia Buijs, Michael Bourguignon, Sheila Mawn, Julian Dawson, Ladd Johnson and Phil Wolfe respond to the appreciative audience. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau)

REVIEW: QAC production of Wait Until Dark well worth the wait

REVIEW: QAC production of Wait Until Dark well worth the wait Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com No one was left in the dark by the end of the Quebec Art Company (QAC)…

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The talented Sarah Fontaine played the electric bass during the What The Heck shows on Nov. 24 and 25. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)

REVIEW: Love is in the air at St. Lawrence What The Heck show

REVIEW: Love is in the air at St. Lawrence What The Heck show Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com What the Heck (WTH), the CEGEP Champlain–St. Lawrence student rock band, wowed the audience…

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Dancer Vanessa Goodman takes a bow with co-producer and musician Caroline Shaw at the end of Graveyards & Gardens. (Photo by Danielle Burns)

Graveyards & Gardens combines North American talents

Graveyards & Gardens combines North American talents Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com The co-producers of Graveyards & Gardens – an innovative dance and sound performance – may live almost 5,000 kilometres apart,…

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Machine de Cirque is pulling out all the stops for its 10th anniversary: music, dancers, acrobats and a hawk. This performer hangs by her hair as she spins in the air. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)

Machine de Cirque creates a Grand-Mess’ for its 10th anniversary

Machine de Cirque creates a Grand-Mess’ for its 10th anniversary Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com After a decade of performances, it’s time to make a big mess of things. Machine de Cirque…

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Héritage Rebelles drew a crowd with jars filled with delicious homemade jelly, jam, sauces and more, which people could sample before buying. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin)

Wendake Christmas market celebrates Indigenous art and culture

Wendake Christmas market celebrates Indigenous art and culture Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com The eighth Rendez-Vous des Artisans et Artistes de Wendake Christmas market welcomed visitors at the Complexe Sportif Desjardins de…

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German countertenor Nils Wanderer charmed the packed audience at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity on Nov. 25 as part of the German Christmas Market program. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau)

REVIEW: German countertenor Nils Wanderer gives stunning recital

REVIEW: German countertenor Nils Wanderer gives stunning recital  Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com A surprise addition to the German Christmas Market program on the afternoon of Nov. 25 included a recital at…

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Residents and businesspeople along Avenue Maguire in Sillery have traditionally gone all out for the holidays. This photo of the city’s tallest Christmas tree was taken Nov. 26, 2022. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin from QCT archives)

Quebec City gets into the holiday spirit

Quebec City gets into the holiday spirit

Adapted from a press release by QCT staff

Lively festive programming for all will light up the city between mid-November and New Year’s Day, city officials announced on Nov. 10. 

“Quebec is particularly magical as the holidays approach. It’s time to travel through our beautiful city and shop in the Christmas markets and in the commercial streets to encourage our local artisans and traders, said Coun. Catherine Vallières-Roland, member of the executive committee responsible for culture and major events. “It’s also the time to let yourself be charmed as a family by our magnificent libraries and revisit our history at heritage homes.”

“Our freely accessible parks and outdoor centres will be our best allies for staying active this winter,” said Coun. Jean-François Gosselin, member of the executive committee responsible for sports and leisure. “The neighbourhoods will also be festive!”

Festive and enchanting events

From Nov. 23 to Dec. 23, the German Christmas Market will light up Old Quebec. On Dec. 23, go to Place D’Youville to experience a unique moment at the Chemin de Noël. 

From Dec. 27-31, the Kaléïdoscopes multidisciplinary arts festival will bring music, theater, poetry, visual arts and much more to the Christmas Market sites. From Dec. 28-31, the Toboggan electronic music festival and the traditional Grande Allée New Year’s Eve celebration will spice up the transition to the new year.

Several commercial streets will be lit up for the holidays starting in late November. On Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., neighbourhood parties will take place on Ave. Royale (Beauport), on Chemin Sainte-Foy in Saint-Sacrement (La Cité–Limoilou) and on Rue du Campanile (Sainte-Foy– Sillery–Cap-Rouge). 

On Dec. 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy outdoor holiday activities on Rue Racine (La Haute-Saint-Charles). 

From Dec. 9 to Jan. 7, Le Noël de P’tit Biscuit will light up the Trait-Carré.

On Dec. 16, from noon to 5 p.m., Parc Victorin-Beaucage in Vanier (Les Rivières) will host inflatable games, fireworks and other activities, as will Trait-Carré (Charlesbourg). In the afternoon, Santa Claus will welcome children and in the evening there will be a torchlight walk. Fireworks and performances by the Petits Chanteurs de Charlesbourg and DJ Millimetrik will warm up the atmosphere.

 

Holiday magic at city libraries

Starting in mid-November, city libraries will host craft activities, Christmas shows, readings and more. These activities are free, but places must be reserved in advance. Starting Dec. 1, children and their families will be invited to fill out greeting cards, available in the library, which will then be distributed to seniors in Quebec.

Festive cultural activities across the city

From traditional music and dance to creative activities for young and old, including Christmas shows, activities at heritage houses will make this festive season enchanting. Several organizations are also preparing cultural events aimed at families in different districts of the city.

From Dec. 18-30, the popular Contes pour passer le temps holiday storytelling event will return to the Maison Chevalier. Nearly 20 performances are planned.

Christmas markets

Starting Nov.  24, the Grand Marché de Noël returns to the Grand Marché de Québec. From Dec. 1-10, artisans will exhibit their wares at the Centre des foires at ExpoCité. Christmas markets with handmade gifts will also be held in community centres. 

Go skating!

For those who can’t wait to get moving, the ice rink at Place D’Youville is already open, and the Plains of Abraham Ice Ring will open Dec. 14. Other outdoor rinks and sliding hills will open as soon as the weather permits. 

 Learn more at ville.quebec.qc.ca/animee.

Residents and businesspeople along Avenue Maguire in Sillery have traditionally gone all out for the holidays. This photo of the city’s tallest Christmas tree was taken Nov. 26, 2022. (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin from QCT archives)
Students of six provincial conservatories of music, including Quebec City’s, presented a very professional concert entitled Souffle terrestre at the Grand Théâtre, directed by Jean-Marie Zeitouni. The audience, consisting mainly of proud family members, applauded them generously at the end of the evening. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau)

REVIEW: Conservatory students take to the big stage

REVIEW: Conservatory students take to the big stage Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Fifty-five students from conservatories of music in Gatineau, Quebec City, Rimouski, Saguenay, Trois-Rivières and Val-d’Or, accompanied by some of…

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