Skating Show, Feb. 27, March 6 & 13, 2010
February 24, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Physical exercise, Shows
Another thanks to MOTC reader, Esther:
http://lepatinlibre.com/
Premiere of Ceci n’est pas un patin
Sat. February 27th 2010, 22h30
Camillien-Houde Arena-theatre
1696 Montcalm, Montreal
(Beaudry Metro)
Sat. March 6th 2010, 20h30
Sat. March 13th 2010, 20h30
“There will also be a skating party after the show. Tickets are 7$ each & it’s very different than typical figure skating.”
You can watch a video of the troupe on their website.
Thrice Upon a Time: Until Feb. 7/10 (Review)
January 29, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun, Shows
Live theatre seems to be less common than it used to be, but maybe it really isn’t – maybe it’s just that we don’t always know when and where it’s happening.
Montrealers, particularly young Montrealers, should consider themselves lucky because not only do we have a vibrant theatre scene, we have at least one production company that provides live theatre for the children: Geordie Productions.
I was offered complimentary tickets to attend the newest production, DynamO Théâtre’s Thrice Upon a Time, written by Jacqueline Gosselin, directed by Jacqueline Gosselin and Robert Dion. Curious to see what it would be, I went along with an (adult) friend of mine. I can honestly say that we were delighted with the acrobatic show.
According to Geordie Production’s press release:
While stranded on a mysterious island, a young boy encounters an outlandish creature who sets him off with two friends down a dark crevice in order to defeat an evil witch. This production is a modern-day tale that draws on familiar and foreign legends while seamlessly blending heart-stopping acrobatics with a live musical soundscape.
There’s an almost surefire way to tell if children enjoy a show – you don’t hear them except when they are laughing or responding to what is going on on-stage. This is what happened during the hour-long performance tonight. You could hear giggles and laughter when things were funny and small gasps when things were surprising. The adults seemed to enjoy it as well.
Part of the charm of the show is that there are pretty well no props. Some poles are needed for the performance, but that is really just about it. The actors/performers Hugues Sarra-Bournet (The Monkey), Andréanne Joubert (The Witch and the Lonely-Girl), Jean-François Guilbault (The Lad) kept us all entertained and the musician Jean-François Pednô, was magical.
The suggested age group is five years or older and this is where I may waver a bit. Although this didn’t seem to be an issue with tonight’s crowd, if you have a child on the young side who is fearful, the witch scenes may be a bit troubling. But that truly is my only issue, if you want to call it that.
Thrice Upon a Time is playing at McGill University’s Moyse Hall, Arts Building, located at 853 Sherbrooke West, at the top of McGill College Avenue. Once you enter the large gates (the Roddick Gates), just keep going up to the top of the hill. Please note that if you regularly attend Geordie Production shows that this is not at their usual venue at Concordia.
Dates and Times:
Saturday, January 30 at 3pm
Sunday, January 31 at 3pm
Saturday, February 6 at 3pm
Sunday, February 7 at 1pm (Performance in French)
Sunday, February 7 at 3pm
School Matinées: February 2 – 5 at 10am & 12pm
Cost:
$13.50 children, $16 adults; $15 students & seniors | Group rates available
BOX OFFICE and INFORMATION: (514) 845-9810 or www.geordie.ca
Once Upon a Home: Children’s Theatre Series, Jan. 16/10
January 8, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun, Shows
ONCE UPON A HOME
Centaur Theatre Children’s Series
January 16, 2010 at 10:30am
Written by Amanda Kellock, from the writings of the students of: FACE, St-Gabriel’s, Willingdon, Coronation and Karonhiahonha schools. Directed by Amanda Kellock. Designed by: Ana Cappelluto and Troy Slocum. Featuring: Jimmy Blais, Vanessa Schmit-Craan and Antoine Yared.
What does “Home” mean to you? Last year, Geordie posed this question to elementary-school students from 5 different schools in and around Montreal, as part of a collaborative creation process called “From You to Us to You”. With their stories, words, and drawings, the Geordie team created a fresh new play to bring back To You. Through songs, stories and a lot of make-believe, discover some of the many diverse ideas children have of Home.
Box Office: (514) 288-3161 | Centaur Theatre, 453 St. François-Xavier | Tickets: $6 – $8 | Recommended for ages 4 – 12
A Christmas Carol: Geordie Productions, 2009
Geordie Productions presents a holiday treat for the whole family:
A Christmas Carol
By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Alexandria Haber | Directed by Dean Patrick Fleming
December 4 – 18th at the D.B. Clarke Theatre
PERFORMANCES: December 4th – 18th, 2009
Fridays at 7pm; Saturdays at 4pm; Sundays at 1pm & 4pm
School Matinées: December 8th – 18th (limited seats left)
VENUE: D.B. Clarke Theatre, Concordia University Hall Building| 1455 de Maisonneuve W, Montreal.
TICKETS (ON SALE NOW): $15 children, $20 adults; $18 students & seniors; all prices include tax | Group rates available
AGE RECOMMENDATION: Children age 7+ and adults of all ages | 90 minutes
BOX OFFICE and INFORMATION: (514) 845-9810 or www.geordie.ca
Mark Your December Calendar: Salon des Metiers d’Arts
An annual tradition in Montreal and well worth attending: Salon des métiers d’art du Québec (Quebec Artisans, Arts & Crafts)
When: December 4 – 22, 2009
Monday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday from 11:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The last day (Dec. 22)) from 11:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free admission
Where:
Place Bonaventure
West Exhibition Hall
Montreal, Quebec, CANADA
Tel.: 514 861-2787
Email: info@ metiers-d-art.qc.ca
By metro:
Line 2 (orange), Bonaventure Station; follow the signs directing you to the exhibition halls.
By car:
Place Bonaventure is located within the area bordered by de la Gauchetière St. (north), Saint Antoine (south), Mansfield (west) and University (east).
Buy 1 Get 1 Free, Shrine Circus, August 2009
August 20, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun, Shows
The Shrine Circus brings back a lot of memories for a lot of baby boomers. And, many of them bring their own children to see the circus. If you’d like to go but think it may be too pricey, I’ve got a deal for you: Buy one ticket, get one free!
Where: Carrefour Angrignon, 7077 Newman Blvd, LaSalle, QC
When: August 21, at 7:30 p.m.
August 22, at 12:00 p.m. / 4:00 p.m. / 7:30 p.m.
and August 23, at 1:00 p.m / 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Regular tickets are 20.00 each, children 2 and under are free.
To get your buy 1 get 1 free coupon, click on this Shrine Circus link.
St. Lambert Days – Aug. 20-23, 2009
August 18, 2009 by MarijkeD
Filed under A Tank of Gas..., Entertainment, Family Fun, Festivals, Music, Outdoors, Physical exercise, Shows
If you’re on the south shore or would like to visit St. Lambert, check out the 35th edition of St. Lambert Days.
Starting at 11 a.m. on the 20th and running through to the closing show on the 23rd (3:30 p.m.), there’s something for the whole family.
What: Sidewalk sales, exhibitions, activities (skateboarding, fitness, yoga, bingo, puzzles and more)
When: See schedule for details for when (and where) various activities are occurring. (Note: the link for the schedule is a pdf document)
Where: St. Lambert, QC
Cost: Free!
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Montreal FestiBlues, Aug. 12-16, 2009.
And now, the next Montreal music festival: the Montreal FestiBlues
What:
The FestiBlues International de Montreal offers five days of blues-infused shows with a distinctive popular edge, from August 12th to 16th at Ahuntsic Park, at the Ahuntsic-Cartierville Maison de la Culture, and in surrounding bars. This event effectively transports the cultural centre of Montreal to the north of the island for the month of August, as well as livening up the Ahuntsic-Cartierville neighborhood. (source: FestiBlues website)
Artists include Marc Gabriel, Power Strokes Blue Band, and many more.
Where: There are different venues – Ahuntsic Park and Maison de la Culture, Ahuntsic-Cartierville, and various bars and clubs.
Transportation: Click on their site for transport info.
When: Click on their website to see the schedules. The festival runs from August 12 to 16, 2009.
Cost: At Ahuntsic Park: 5.00 per adult or a 5-night package for $12.00. Children under 12 years old are free. Tickets and passports at the FestiBlues’ office, 10780 Laverdure in Montreal or directly on site, at the entrance.
11:30 P.M. shows at the Maison de la Culture are free
2 for 1 at the Comedy Nest, July 30, 31, Aug. 1, 2009
It’s 2 for 1 again at Ernie Butler’s Comedy Nest:
According to their email:
All Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are “2 for 1″ this week: 2 people will be admitted for 1 admission price.
My sister went last week and it seems that you do have to mention the 2 for 1 deal. So don’t forget!
What: Paul Sveen headlines at The Nest this week (July 30, 31, August 1). Paul’s comedy is about finding the weirdness in the everyday things we do – from Karaoke to garage sales. He has headlined at all the major clubs in the country and he’s a playwright to boot.
Time: Check out times (and prices) at their site.
Where:
Ernie Butler’s Comedy Nest
AMC – Pepsi Forum
2313 Ste-Catherine Street West – Metro Atwater
3rd floor
Montreal
(514) 932-6378
Les FrancoFolies de Montreal – Indoor Shows, July 30 to Aug. 9, 2009
The Les FrancoFolies de Montreal is a great opportunity to view French films and listen to francophone music. If you click on the link below, you’ll get the list of offerings. Not all are inexpensive but there are some prices as low as 14.95. So, head on over to the Les FrancoFolies de Montreal website (indoor show listing) to see if there’s something for you.
