Romanian Film Festival of Montreal – Nov. 23 – 27, 2011
Two decades after the events of December 1989, the wounds left in the Eastern European memory by a history disrupted by totalitarian communist regimes continue to inspire film productions. Powerful works by new wave Eastern European film directors and masters of Romanian cinematography probe the legacy of the recent past while critically examining the present.
Where: Cinema ONF, 1564 Saint-Denis, Montreal
Cost: $10
http://www.onf.ca/cinerobotheque
Reminder: 7th Montreal Black Film Festival, Sept. 21 – Oct. 2, 2011.
At the end of October, Montrealers can enjoy films presented by the Montreal Black Film Festival. Check their website for details.
The Fabienne Colas Foundation, which created the Montreal International Black Film Festival (formerly the Montreal International Haitian Film Festival), Haiti on Fire and the Quebecois Film Festival in Haiti, is pleased and proud to announce the 7th Montreal International Black Film Festival, slated to run from September 21 to October 2, 2011. A dynamic, refreshing and audacious festival whose ambition is to encourage the development of the independent film industry and to promote more films on the reality of Black people from around the world.
Reminder: Festival Quartiers Danses, Sept. 16 – 25, 2011.
If you enjoy watching Latin dance, here’s a free treat for you the Festival Quartiers Danses:
From Friday, September 16, to Sunday, September 25, 2011, Quartiers Danses will present 38 choreographers, 50 performances and events in nine indoor and six outdoor venues spread out around the city in six different neighborhoods. Our program this year will also include a screening of films on dance by four Canadian directors about four choreographers who are taking part in the festival, as well as three photo exhibits on the previous edition of Quartiers Danses.
There will also be:
A showing at the NFB featuring height short films about dance on the work of Jane Mappin by Michael Slobodian, Françoise Sullivan by Mario Côté, Sarah Williams & Marie Brassard and Sonya Stefan, Yves Saint-Pierre & Sylvain Poirier / Bande Interdite.
Three photo exhibits by Montreal photographer Michel Pinault on the last edition of the festival.
Events take place all over the city, so be sure to check out their website to find out what is happening, when and where.
7th Montreal Black Film Festival, Sept. 21 – Oct. 2, 2011.
At the end of October, Montrealers can enjoy films presented by the Montreal Black Film Festival. Check their website for details.
The Fabienne Colas Foundation, which created the Montreal International Black Film Festival (formerly the Montreal International Haitian Film Festival), Haiti on Fire and the Quebecois Film Festival in Haiti, is pleased and proud to announce the 7th Montreal International Black Film Festival, slated to run from September 21 to October 2, 2011. A dynamic, refreshing and audacious festival whose ambition is to encourage the development of the independent film industry and to promote more films on the reality of Black people from around the world.
Festival Quartiers Danses, Sept. 16 – 25, 2011.
If you enjoy watching Latin dance, here’s a free treat for you the Festival Quartiers Danses:
From Friday, September 16, to Sunday, September 25, 2011, Quartiers Danses will present 38 choreographers, 50 performances and events in nine indoor and six outdoor venues spread out around the city in six different neighborhoods. Our program this year will also include a screening of films on dance by four Canadian directors about four choreographers who are taking part in the festival, as well as three photo exhibits on the previous edition of Quartiers Danses.
There will also be:
A showing at the NFB featuring height short films about dance on the work of Jane Mappin by Michael Slobodian, Françoise Sullivan by Mario Côté, Sarah Williams & Marie Brassard and Sonya Stefan, Yves Saint-Pierre & Sylvain Poirier / Bande Interdite.
Three photo exhibits by Montreal photographer Michel Pinault on the last edition of the festival.
Events take place all over the city, so be sure to check out their website to find out what is happening, when and where.
Montreal Ukrainian Festival, Sept. 9 – 11, 2011.
Montreal’s Ukrainian Festival is coming soon.
The official Opening ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011, at 12pm at Parc de l’Ukraine. The site will be open to visitors on Friday evening, September 09, 2011, at 7:30pm.
| Friday | September 09th 2011 | 7:30pm – 10:00pm (Beer Garden & Live Entertainment) |
| Saturday | September 10th 2011 | 10:00am – 11:00pm |
| Sunday | September 11th 2011 | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
Friday, September 9th
| 8:00pm – 9:00pm | “Lemon Bucket Orchestra” (Toronto) |
| 9:00pm – 10:00pm | “Tut i Tam” Zabava Band (Saskatoon) |
Saturday, September 10th
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Opening ceremony “Vidlunnja” Choir Sheptycky School Choir “Vesnianka” Dance Group (Toronto) “Zubrivka” Folk Ensemble (Toronto) |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Ihor Bohdan, vocalist (Calgary) “Do-Mi-Sol” Chidren’s Vocal Trio Mykhash Kulycky, accordion “Dzvinochok” Dance Group “Mosaic” Vocal Duo (Oakville, ON) “Syzokryli” Dance Group (New York) |
| 2:00pm – 2:30pm | Oksana Kotskovitch, vocalist “Mria” Dance Group Ihor Bohdan, vocalist (Calgary) |
| 2:30pm – 3:00pm | Greetings from politicians Awards of recognitions |
| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | “Troyanda” Dance Group “Rosa – The Dew” Vocal Ensemble “Syzokryli” Dance Group (New York) “Malvy” Children’s Vocal Duo Oxana Senkiv, vocalist (“Malvy”, “Mria”, “Do-Mi-Sol”) |
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | “Marunczak” Dance Group Marta Sydor, humorist Taras Kolanitch, vocalist (O.Senkiv, O.Kotskovitch) Vitaliy Reutsky, pan-flutist “La Fantaisie” Dance Group |
| 5:00pm – 6:00pm | “Harmonia” Vocal Trio “Vesnianka” Dance Group (Toronto) F. Volodymyr Kouchnir, vocalist (I. Gutych) “Surmy” Vocal Ensemble |
| 6:00pm – 7:00pm | “Mosaic” Vocal Duo (Oakville, ON) Charlene Todaschuk, vocalist “Zubrivka” Folk Ensemble (Toronto) Ihor Bohdan, vocalist (Calgary) |
| 7:00pm – 7:30pm | “Syzokryli” Dance Group (New York) Auresia |
| 7:30pm – 8:30pm | “Lemon Bucket Orchestra” (Toronto) |
| 8:30pm – 11:00pm | “Tut i Tam” Zabava Band (Saskatoon) |
Sunday, September 11th
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | “Vesnianka” Dance Group (Toronto) “Zubrivka” Folk Ensemble (Toronto) Ihor Bohdan, vocalist (Calgary) “Do-Mi-Sol” Chidren’s Vocal Trio “Malvy” Children’s Vocal Duo |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | “Dzvinochok” Dance Group “Mosaic” Vocal Duo (Oakville, ON) Vitaliy Reutsky, pan-flutist “Tut i Tam” Zabava Band (Saskatoon) |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | “Te?za” Polish Dance Group Auresia Helena Waverchuk, vocalist (A.Minasian) “Surmy” Vocal Ensemble |
| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Wolodymyr Mota, bandurist “Zubrivka” Folk Ensemble (Toronto) Ihor Bohdan, vocalist (Calgary) “Vesnianka” Dance Group (Toronto) |
PikniCubik, Sept. 3-5, 2011: Labour Day Weekend
Our very own Piknic Électronik is presenting a Labour Day event called PikniCubik, which we hope will become an annual event.
According to their website:
This brand-new festival is created in the image of its name. Like a cube, it has six faces. During the three days of PikniCubik, piknicers will be given an assortment of riches to choose from, as they’ll be free to explore one of the six following elements.
Auditory
PikniCubik is of course a Piknic Electronik event, so naturally music still has the central honour. Outside the programming detailed below, a third stage presented by STM will be added in the family zone to present artists whose musical offerings will be entirely dedicated to children.Creative
The visual artists of the En Masse collective will be on hand for all three days, assembling a giant al fresco display inspired by the music and atmosphere of the event. Piknicers will also experience live silkscreen printing courtesy of Massiv’art who will be creating unique t-shirts.Commemorative
A photo exhibit bringing together the best pictures taken over the course of the Piknic’s 9th edition will be put together and displayed on location.Participative
Always true to its convictions, Piknic will extend its sustainable developments by organizing a “Clothing SWAP” and a “Vinyl and CD Trade”. A fun and eco-friendly way to reinvent your wardrobe in an hour while music fanatics trade records, or simply discover obscure musical pleasures.Contemplative
After three full days of solid music, piknicers will be invited to take the load off their feet and spend their warm September evenings savouring the delicacies of summer with an open-air cinema.Incentive
Along with granting access to the three days of the festival for a modest sum, the special PikniCubik pass will also offer rebates and freebies at a grab bag of partners across Montreal such as the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, Café Campus, Laïka, Bota Bota and L’Espace Aérodium.
Their program:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD (presented by STM)
The Rogue Element and, from the label Planet Break*: Murdock, Pinky 38, Space Kadet, Deyond and Regimental Oneton (MC)
GURU stage: E.P. de Bran Van 3000 and Philippe Renaud & Alain Brunet (if he doesn’t go to Rouyn’s FME)SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH (presented by V)
Misstress Barbara (the annual classic!) Lebaron and Monitor
GURU stage: Axel Helios and PfreudMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH (presented by STM)
Christian Smith, Alan Fitzpatrick and Bushido
GURU stage: Skinnybones and Boyscout Killers* The Planet Break crew has decided to donate all their proceeds to the Leucan foundation for this day.
Admission
The special PikniCubik pass will be available for 25$ (taxes and service fees included) on August 2nd at Ticketpro.ca. As well as access to all three days of the festival, you’ll get numerous deals and discounts from our many tourism partners.
Piknic Season Passes will be honoured for the festival. Without a pass, daily individual entry to the site will still be the regular price of $12 (taxes and service charges included)
Montreal Polish Festival, August 26 to 28, 2011.
With our flurry of international festivals, we can’t forget the Polish festival beginning today:
According to their website:
We are very pleased to announce Montreal’s 2011 Polish festival, taking place in Raymond-Préfontaine Park on the weekend of the 26th – 28th of August. The park, situated directly in front of Préfontaine Metro, will welcome many musical, theatrical, and dance performances, as well as a number of food vendors, wholesalers, and sponsors. The entire festival will be organized in collaboration with a variety of merchants, sponsors, friends, and volunteers.
They have quite the program lined up for you:
August 26th 2011
19:00 – 20:30 Sound tests
20:00 – 21:30 DJ MaKaronAugust 27th 2011
11:30 – 12:00 Official Opening
12:00 – 12:40 Tecza Dance Group (folklore)
13:30 – 14:15 Sonia Kucko (rock)
14:30 – 15:00 Podhale Dance Group (folklore)
15:00 – 15:30 Chorale de L’Église Ste-Croix (musique sacrale)
15:30 – 16:15 Kuba Seguin (Jazz)
16:15 – 16:45 Tecza Dance Group (folklore)
16:45 – 17:15 Jerzy Peter (Jazz)
17:15 – 17:45 Radoslaw Rzepkowski (piano concerto)
18:00 – 18:30 Star Hunters (rock alternative)
18:30 – 19:00 Peter Stawinski (Rock)
19:00 – 19:30 Pasternak & Peter (Jazz)
19:30 – 20:00 Liz Skalak (Rock)
20:00 – 20:15 Pologne Film + live interview from US Open with A. Wozniak via Skype
20:30 – 21:00 Krol Macius Pierwszy (pop)August 28th 2011
11:00 – 13:00 La danse de tout PETITS
13:00 – 13:30 White Eagle Academy Dance Group (folklore)
13:30 – 14:00 Chorale de L’Église de N.D. Czestochowa (musique sacrale)
14:15 – 14:45 Adam & Adrian (rock)
14:45 – 15:15 Podhale (folklore)
15:15 – 16:00 SoliDeo (musique sacrale, pop, rock, classical)
16:00 – 17:00 La grande cérémonie de clôtureProgram Overview – Église Notre Dame de Czestochowa – Nos Classiques
August 28th 2011 – Classical Music Concerts
12H45
WILHELM P?ODZIE?- piano
J.Pachelbel-Toccata e
M.Surzy?ski – Wariacje na temat ,,?wi?ty Bo?e”
L.Kaldway – Toccata na temat BeethovenaEWA SAS – violon
H. Wieniawski – Polonez D
V.Monti – CzardaszJERZY PETER- guitare (w?asne kompozycje)
Goodnight Sweetheart
Matczyne serce- (duet wraz z Piotrem Klusk?)
Quiet Hearts
Jan Pawe? II
Katy?
Jan Pawe? II – EpilogMIKO?AJ WARSZY?SKI – piano
F.Chopin – 2 MazurkiZBIGNIEW BOROWICZ – kontrabas
J.B.Vanhal – Koncert, cz.1
S.Kussewicki – Koncert, cz.1
G.Bottesini – Koncert, cz.1HANNA MOSZCZY?SKA – piano
I.J.Paderewski – Menuet h
F.Chopin – Walc eKRYSTYNA RZEPKOWSKA – sopran
F.Chopin – ?yczenie
S.Moniuszko – Po nocnej rosie
S.Moniuszko – Z?ota rybka16H00
HENRYK MASZEWSKI – klarnet
K.Kurpi?ski – Koncert B
T.Baird – 2 KaprysyANDRZEJ STEC – tenor
K.Szymanowski – Aria
K.Szymanowski – Pie?? muezina szalonego
S.Moniuszko – Znasz-li-ten-kraj
F.Chopin – Moja pieszczotkaDOROTA SOBIESKA – sopran
JACEK SOBIESKI – piano
G.Verdi – Un di felice (z ,,Traviaty” w duecie z A. STECEM)
G.Verdi – Aria Violetty z ,,Traviaty”
F.Chopin – Pie??MICHA? SETA – guitare, recytacja
LISE COMTOIS – recytacja
Wybór wierszy z kolekcji ,,Malaise” w j?z. polskim i francuskimKATARZYNA FRAJ – violon
TINA LOUISE CAYOUETTE – altówka
JULIE CADORETTE – wiolonczela
F.Schubert – Trio smyczkowe nr 1, D.471
J.F.Haendel – Halvorsen – Passacaglia (na podstawie Suity klawesynowej nr 7 Haendla)ZUZANNA i MIKO?AJ WARSZY?SCY – duet piano
A.Dworzak – 2 Ta?ceRADOS?AW RZEPKOWSKI- piano
F.Chopin- Polonez cis
I.J.Paderewski – Krakowiak fantastycznyArt Exhibit:
Mariola Nykiel, Janusz Migacz, Marek Zoltak, Irena Stawinska, Irena Zaras, Andrzej Kubat, Jacek Tomczak.
Montreal Scottish Festival and Highland Games, July 30 & 31, 2011.
March may bring the St. Patrick’s day parade to Montreal, but July brings the Scottish Festival and Highland games. This year, on July 30 and 31, 2011, you’ll be able to take in many activities and music, including a performance by Ashely IacIsaac.
Saturday is Celtic Day, when you’ll find the sports and music, while Sunday is when the Games will be held. You’ll see (and hear!) bagpipe competitions, highland dancing and hammer tossing.
The kiddies’ corner features inflated bounce rides, pony rides and other activities designed especially for them. All these activities for the children are free.
Admission is 15.00 and children under 12 are free.
From the Montreal Highland Festival and Games website:
Location:
George Springate Sports Centre
(behind the Pierrefonds Comprehensive High School)
13800 Pierrefonds Blvd.
Pierrefonds, Quebec
H9A 1A7Please note that there is a FREE shuttle bus service running from Hurley’s Irish Pub, 1225 Crescent Street, downtown Montreal, to the Games site. Service starts at 9:00A.M. The last bus leaves the Games site at 8:00P.M. back to the pub. Buses should leave about every 20 minutes (may vary due to traffic).
Montreal Scottish Festival and Highland Games, July 30 & 31, 2011.
March may bring the St. Patrick’s day parade to Montreal, but July brings the Scottish Festival and Highland games. This year, on July 30 and 31, 2011, you’ll be able to take in many activities and music, including a performance by Ashely IacIsaac.
Saturday is Celtic Day, when you’ll find the sports and music, while Sunday is when the Games will be held. You’ll see (and hear!) bagpipe competitions, highland dancing and hammer tossing.
The kiddies’ corner features inflated bounce rides, pony rides and other activities designed especially for them. All these activities for the children are free.
Admission is 15.00 and children under 12 are free.
From the Montreal Highland Festival and Games website:
Location:
George Springate Sports Centre
(behind the Pierrefonds Comprehensive High School)
13800 Pierrefonds Blvd.
Pierrefonds, Quebec
H9A 1A7Please note that there is a FREE shuttle bus service running from Hurley’s Irish Pub, 1225 Crescent Street, downtown Montreal, to the Games site. Service starts at 9:00A.M. The last bus leaves the Games site at 8:00P.M. back to the pub. Buses should leave about every 20 minutes (may vary due to traffic).
