Reading of The Shepherd at Atwater Library, December 15, 2011.

Part of the Lunchtime Series, the Atwater Library presents a reading of The Shepherd, by Michael Rudder.

 

When: December 15, 2011 at 12:30 pm

Where: 1200 Atwater Avenue, Westmount, across from the Montreal Children’s Hospital.

Old Montreal Traditional International Christmas Village, December 9 to 24, 2011

Old Montreal is bringing us something new this year, a traditional international Christmas village at Place Jacques-Cartier.

On Sundays to Wednesdays, from noon to 6 pm and Thursdays to Saturdays, from noon to 9 pm, you can visit shacks that celebrate the holidays from all over the world. There will be music, food tasting, dancing, and contests. Don’t miss this event in the heart of our old town.

New Year’s Eve 2011 at the Old Port

An annual tradition for many, the Old Port is prepared to host yet another New Year’s Eve party for Montrealers and visitors to the city. Why not ring in 2012 outside in the fresh air with fireworks, music and fun, along with thousands of others?

 

Location : Place Jacques-Cartier on the Creemore Springs stage and at the Old Port of Montreal
Date : December 31, 2011
Time : 9 :30 p.m. – 10 :30 p.m. : Live band « RAFFY »
10 :45 p.m. – Midnight : Traditional music ensemble « ALAIN FRANÇOIS »
Midnight – 12 :20 a.m. : The Old Port’s musical fireworks
12 :20 a.m. – 12 :45 a.m. : Closure with the traditional music ensemble « ALAIN FRANÇOIS »

>*1 LED screens, one on Place Jacque-Cartier and one at the Quays of the Old Port.

Free Christmas Concerts at Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Secours Chapel, Until Dec. 23, 2011

Christmas concerts are happening everywhere. If you’re tired of the tinned store Christmas music and want a taste of the good stuff, you’re in luck if you head towards the Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Secours Chapel.

The Choralies of Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel present six choirs that will delve into Christmas carols of various origins for the entertainment of both young and old. Hymns and popular carols will share pride of place and today’s works will join up with those of bygone days. Historic vignettes on the origins of the music, songs and customs of Christmas will add to the performance of the choirs.

These Christmas concerts, free every Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 and 3:00 p.m., will transport you right to the heart of the festive atmosphere of the holiday period.

 

Where:

400, East Saint-Paul Street
Old Montreal, QC
www.marguerite-bourgeoys.com

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Christmas Concerts – Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 2011

The Volunteer Association of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts organizes events for the public. Come to the museum to hear some Christmas concerts:

 

· December 04, 2011: Concerto Della Donna conducted by Iwan Edwards
· December 11, 2011: Les Filles de l’île conducted by Gilbert Patenaude
· December 18, 2011: Sainte-Anne Signers conducted by Margo Keenan

 

The shows begin at 3 p.m. and are held in the Michal and Renata Hornstein Pavilion. For information, call 514-285-1641

Free Admission!

MMFA: 1379 Sherbrooke Street West

Weekend Round-up for Dec. 3, 4 and 5, 2011

Welcome to the first weekend in December. Let’s see what is going on that is free or not too expensive:

• Telus Fire on Ice, December 2011 schedule
• And Then There Was Light, Until Dec. 31, 2011, Tuesdays through Saturdays
• The Québec Triennial 2011: The Work Ahead of Us, Until Jan. 3, 2012.
• Salon des Metiers d’Art, Until December 2 to 22, 2011
• Robinson Crusoe, Local Theatre, Dec. 3 & 4, 2011.
• Toy Exhibit at McCord Museum, until March 11, 2012.
• A Victorian Christmas – exhibit – weekends until December 23, 2011
• Nativity Scenes at St. Joseph’s Oratory, until January 2012
• Storytelling Matinees of The Night Before Christmas – Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11, and 18, 2011
• Winter Fairs of the Artisan Elves, Dec. 3 & 4 and Dec. 10 & 11, 2011.
• Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Christmas Concerts – Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 2011
• Free Christmas Concerts at Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Secours Chapel, Until Dec. 23, 2011

REMINDER: Robinson Crusoe, Local Theatre, Dec. 3 & 4, 2011.

We are so excited because our next show Robinson Crusoe the Truth by James Barry and directed by Simone Nichol is fast approaching!!WE WANT YOU TO COME AND SEE OUR NEW SHOW AND HAVE ANOTHER GREAT TIME.

Come support local artists. We love audiences so BOOK NOW.So come join us on a fun-filled mis-adventures, sailing on the high seas with an assorted gang of idiots. Meet Capt’n Will Aitkins and his side kick Manfred Day dismal attempts to gang plank (what is that you may ask?) Robinson Crusoe, his poor mum Mrs Ruby Crusoe and Robinson’s girlfriend Polly Perkins.

Pirates, ships, treasure maps, mayhem and much more. Suitable for all lovers of pirate stories and connoisseurs of silliness. Lots of audience participation!!

with
Devon Swift -  Robinson Crusoe – a useless layabout
Tristan Roy – Mrs Ruby Crusoe, his mum
Michelle Langois- Fequet -  Polly Perkins – his girlfriend
Charlotte Rogers  Captain Will Atkins – a ruthless pirate
Bryan Libero – Manfred Day – the first mate

Jordon Walder Stage Manager

Centaur Theatre Children Series
26th November @10.30pm
Bookings 514-288-3161

Lodge Room Victoria Hall
Saturday 3rd December and
Sunday 4th December @ 2.00pm

4626 Sherbrooke Street West, H3Z 1G1 (at Lansdowne)
Bookings 514 989-5226 or 438 879 3733$8.00 child, $12.00 adults, $10.00 student/seniors (still very affordable!!)

www.leftofcentretheatrecompany.com

Salon des Metiers d’Art, Until December 2 to 22, 2011

Until December 22, you can visit the Salon des Metiers d’Art du Quebec at Place Bonaventure (800, rue de la Gauchetière Ouest). Admission is free.

There are many beautiful, unique, and fun things to see.

In the Dec. 1 issue of the Montreal Gazette, on page C3, there was a coupon from McAuslan for the McAuslan Kiosk. You could get $3 off all McAuslan gift packs. Limit of one per customer. I don’t know if this coupon will appear daily, so keep your eyes out for it.

Hours:

Mondays to Saturdays, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sundays and on December 22, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Choir at Atwater Library, December 8, 2011

If you are near Atwater Library around lunch time on December 8, you may want to pop in to hear the FACE School Midi-Jazz Vocal Ensemble sings songs of the season, including favourite Christmas carols. This 50-voice choir presentation is part of the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series.

When:

December 8, 2011 at 12:30

Where:

Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Avenue, Westmount (across the street from the Montreal Children’s Hospital)

 

Looking for New Year’s Eve Events and Activities

Are you looking for something to do this New Year’s Eve? Do you know of any events or activities that will be going on? Are these events free or priced for the budget minded Montrealer?

I am looking for free and inexpensive New Year’s Eve (and Day) events to post here at Montreal On The Cheap.

I run this website alone and could really use the help. Some of you have contacted me for various reasons over the past couple of years and know that MOTC is not an income-generating site. I get no payment from posts that inform you about some of the free and cheap things to do around Montreal. Some PR people send me their information and if it fits the MOTC mandate, I post it. Other information I find by surfing around, checking event sites, as well as other Montreal sites. But I also rely on others sharing their tips. Some readers have sent me  great ideas for the site – but the more the better! If you know of something happening on New Year’s Eve that you’d like to share, maybe we can put together an awesome list that would rival any other Montreal fun website.

You can leave the information as a response here, or you can email me at marijke @ montrealonthecheap.com. Let me know if you want me to mention your name or if you would prefer that I not.

Thanks!

Marijke Vroomen Durning

 

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