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Off means On at the October Jazz Fest

by Irwin Block × on September 26, 2016 at 8:34 am × 0 comments

Off Festival de Jazz returns with 22 concerts and related cultural activities.

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Book review: How Justin Trudeau won the race of his life

by Irwin Block × on September 19, 2016 at 8:09 am × 1 comment

In our media-dominated world there is a principle that politicians ignore at their peril: you could offer the most imaginative and necessary policies and competent people to implement them, but without marketing they won’t sell.

Emma Tibaldo speaking at the launch of 10 professional independent English-language theatre programs. Photo: Gabriel Saltiel

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Quebec Drama Federation proves Indie English theatre alive and well

by Kristine Berey × on September 17, 2016 at 8:50 am × 0 comments

Montrealers are once again looking forward to a vibrant and varied theatre season.

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My Name is Asher Lev comes to Segal Centre

by The Senior Times × on September 16, 2016 at 9:33 am × 0 comments

The Segal Centre will present My Name Is Asher Lev by Aaron Posner, directed by Steven Schipper from September 11 to October 2.

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Segal Centre revives Shtet’l Wedding

by Irwin Block × on September 13, 2016 at 9:02 pm × 0 comments

Of the 70 plays that the late Dora Wasserman directed as part of her Yiddish Drama Group, A Shtet’l Wedding (A chaseneh in Shtet’l) was among the most popular.

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Festival Lanaudière promises renowned classical music

by The Senior Times × on July 8, 2016 at 10:16 pm × 0 comments

The Festival de Lanaudière offers a range of concerts performed by renowned musicians including symphonic, chamber and choral works, till August 7.

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Montreal terrace hopping: The best summer spots

by The Senior Times × on July 1, 2016 at 8:37 am × 0 comments

Now that smoking is banned from Montreal restaurant terraces, and summer is here, we set out one afternoon to discover some favourites.

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Victoriaville music fest wows with intriguing mix

by Irwin Block × on June 30, 2016 at 7:06 am × 0 comments

For regulars who stay for the whole series, it’s the variety, the unexpected, the exploration – as much as the destination – that intrigues and brings us back yearly.