6 ART Things to Do in Montreal | Art & the City May 2021

“It’s gonna be May!” I hope you read that in the obligatory Justin-Timberlake-of-NSYNC-era voice. That being said, a fresh new month brings new opportunities for awesome new events in arts and culture. As such, I present you the 6 ART things to do in Montreal this month. Let’s get right down to business, chronologically! 1. Festival Accès Asie First of all, it’s May and that … Continue reading 6 ART Things to Do in Montreal | Art & the City May 2021

Katee Julien | Moving Édith Piaf Tribute

Some real music legends have graced Montreal stages for decades. Certainly, one of my all-time favorites is the incomparable Édith Piaf (she performed here in 1955!).  As luck may have it,  a tribute to the late French chanteuse by one of Quebec’s biggest voices is happening next week. Katee Julien chante Édith Piaf is taking place for one night only on Friday, Nov. 23rd at 8 p.m. at … Continue reading Katee Julien | Moving Édith Piaf Tribute

Cirque Eloize HOTEL | Nostalgic Journey at Place des Arts

What would travelers answer when asked what Montreal is known for? Surely our circus scene comes up! One of the circuses whose amazing reputation precedes them is Cirque Eloize. Their contemporary shows mesmerize and move crowds around the world. We recently attended the premiere of their new show HOTEL taking place from November 14 to November 17 at the Theatre Maisonneuve of the Place des Arts.  … Continue reading Cirque Eloize HOTEL | Nostalgic Journey at Place des Arts

Stabat MATER | Ivan Cavallari’s First Production for Les Grands Ballets Canadiens as Artistic Director

Ivan Cavallari is the new artistic director of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, and this is his first production.  You better believe that he is going to make it memorable! “From the outset, I invite you to discover a dual program consisting of Stabat MATER, of the Romanian choreographer Edward Clug, and as a counterpoint to this a romantic and touching piece, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, choreographed … Continue reading Stabat MATER | Ivan Cavallari’s First Production for Les Grands Ballets Canadiens as Artistic Director