Printemps Nordique 2018
April 4- 29, 2018
Place des Arts
At Place des Arts, enter a world of contemporary theater, digital and visual art, music and literature. The annual Festival Printemps Nordique highlights the values of cooperation, humanism, diversity and environmental awareness.It is the perfect way to celebrate the season of rebirth. For more information on the event, visit the Place Des Arts website.
Doo-Wop
April 11- May 6, 2018
La Cabaret du Casino
Put on your best doo-wop duds and take a trip down memory lane at the Cabaret du Casino. On stage, four vocalists, accompanied by a musical ensemble featuring a piano, guitar bass, drum, and brass, will perform unforgettable classics from the 1950’s. Enjoy some of the greatest hits by the Platters, the Drifters, and Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. For Tickets and showtimes, visit the Casino de Montreal website.
Gilles Carle – Shared Heritage
March 31 – April 13, 2018
Arsenal Contemporary Art
The late Gilles Carle was both a visual artist and a filmmaker. His films played a large role in shaping Quebec’s identity and culture today. Now for the very first time, his illustrated work is finally revealed to the public. With the help of his former companion Chloé Sainte-Marie, more than 400 drawings and acrylics are on display at Arsenal Contemporary Art- a way to honor the filmmaker and ensure his long heritage for years to come. Interested in viewing his work? go to the Arsenal Contemporary Art website here.
Written by Catherine McAuliffe