It’s all in the view for this Montreal walker
Frances Stober always liked walking and hiking, but found that something was missing from the pathways of Canadian and American landscapes.
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China on their own — they did it and so can you
When you want to see everything, the lure of heavily advertised China as a tourist destination is powerful. For many, the temptation is strong to sign up for an all-inclusive tour: you don’t have to worry about anything, says the pitch, including not speaking Chinese. The good news, from Dennis […]
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La Bohème returns to Place des Arts with Canadian cast
Fans of classic opera are excited about the return of Puccini’s La Bohème, one of the most popular in the repertoire.
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Anthony Braxton returns for solo gig at Victoriaville fest
With a mix of high-profile artists and musicians performing here for the first time, the lineup for this year’s Festival international de musique actuelle May 18-21 is exciting and challenging.
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Projet Montréal leader ready to give Coderre a run for the job
Meeting Valérie Plante for the first time is like getting together with an old friend.
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Cuba’s trade-off: sacrificing free expression and WiFi for universal, quality education, and healthcare
Anyone who spends hours walking around popular neighbourhoods of this sprawling city of more than two million, as I did recently, will notice something unusual and surprising
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Their love was “forever,” but watch it fall apart in this first novel
When you’re over 50, finding love can re-invigorate your existence and give it that deeper meaning that comes with having a sharing and caring life partner.
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Blue Metropolis 2017 celebrates creative work
Blue Metropolis – the city’s 19th annual celebration of writers – kicks off April 24 and during an event-filled week, offers something for all tastes, ages, and orientations.
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Beethoven’s string quartets — all 16 — brought to life at Chamberfest in May and June
Lovely and brilliant, varied, and innovative pieces for smaller ensembles by Ludwig van Beethoven are the focus of this year’s Montreal Chamber Music Festival. Curated by cellist Dennis Brott, the festival begins in May and features huge musical talents who can be expected to demonstrate why “genius” and Beethoven have […]
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CD review: Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble
The first time I played this CD – signature tunes by pianist Oscar Peterson, transcribed, arranged, and interpreted by Rémi Bolduc – the music lit up the room.
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