Arts, Culture and Entertainment in Montreal
By Richard Burnett @bugsburnett Canadian and queer music icon k.d. lang will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the 42nd annual JUNO Awards on April 21, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today. “A gift to music, k.d. lang’s voice is an instrument unto itself — […]
By Carolyn Fe for Curtains Up Gone are the days when ‘going out’ was an event in itself. There was a time when men and women would dress to the nine’s and steppin’ out was an elegant affair. Gentlemen wore Biltmores and bow ties while the ladies were oh-so-chic with their evening gloves and slingback […]
Remy Charest From the Wine Case with Remy Charest.What would Valentine’s Day be without that wonderful elixir – vino?Remy Charest has crawled out of the comfort of his wine case and made some suggestions for Valentine’s Day. An idea for those wishing to make the day special, and the serving of the wine significant, would […]
By Stuart Nulman I, Rhoda by Valerie Harper (Gallery Books, $29.99) At the conclusion of her just published memoir “I, Rhoda”, actress Valerie Harper had this to say about the role that she is forever identified with: “Rhoda (Morgenstern) and all the other women I’ve played have brought such joy and happiness into my life. […]
By Richard Jutras for Curtains Up Nothing is a sure thing today. Or is it ? Montreal`s weather. Will Beyoncé sing live at the Super Bowl? Will an Adonis Market open this summer in the western stretch of Sainte Catherine Street – which was home to Montreal`s former Seville Theater. Or opening a new show […]
By Richard Jutras for Curtains Up Bring out your bottles of wine, your chocolates and your candles. Get ready to embrace your inner glitter with a few varied choices I have made to help you make your Valentine tingle.
Randy Bachman is coming to Montreal, The Corona Theatre, on March 19 for one night only! Here’s Randy and Sharman talking about his life, his music and friends.
By Esteban Vargas for Curtains Up There’s no doubt about it; everything Dave Grohl touches as of late turns to gold. The man can honestly do no wrong! After announcing he was taking a break as frontman of the ever-so-successful Foo Fighters, Grohl jumped into the world of filmmaking. I must admit, I had my […]
By Sharman Yarnell for Curtains Up The year was 1959. He was 14 years old. He was sentenced to be hanged for a murder he did not commit. Steven Truscott was in the news. The headlines tore into the minds of Canadians, especially those on an airbase in Clinton, Ontario, the tight knit community in […]
If plays and musicals are written to teach and entertain then Billy Elliot hits the mark bang on.Last night’s opening performance at Place des Arts was certainly a crowd pleaser with a super ensemble group led by an energetic Janet Dickinson as ‘Mrs. Wilkinson’ and an even more energetic and oh, so talented Noah Parets […]