Arts, Culture and Entertainment in Montreal
My entire professional career has been predicated on my love and passion for bold flavors and interesting texture combinations in food. So it is no surprise that one of the very first cookbooks I bought was one penned by Douglas Rodriguez, the iconic patron of Latin cuisine. As Paul Prudhomme is to Cajun cuisine Rodriguez […]
To coincide with the celebration of their 40th anniversary, Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Island is hosting a family friendly Rib Fest. For 3 days of family-fun, it will be an event filled with delicious food, amazing live entertainment on two stages filled with local musical talent, and plenty of games for the kids. […]
Ron Roxtar for Curtains Up After hearing Wildest Dream from Journey’s Revelation album blasting on the Bell Centre PA out walked Journey to hit things off with a double shot of classic rock Separate Ways and Be Good To Yourself. Lead guitarist, Neal Schon gave a brief introduction to singer, Arnel Pineda and the […]
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By Andreas Kessaris for Curtains Up! (@AKessaris) “This book is about what happens when the smartest people in the room decide something is inevitable, and yet it does not come to pass. Omens have been misread, tea leaves misinterpreted. Not only has the Web not destroyed TV, but the source of new media’s strength – […]
Ron Roxstar for Curtains Up Ron: Orny, you’ve been performing 15 years at Just For Laughs. Tell us about it. Orny : I came here as a new face and now here I am doing my first solo show. It’s certainly a thrill. I’ve done nine one hours with one more to go. My current […]
Ron Roxtar for Curtains Up Why is the heading the title of the actual Alan Cummings gala? Orny Adams was the only comedian last night to hit all the right marks with non stop angry energy on stage and keeping the audience laughing throughout his set. He was also the only comedian to receive […]
GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER SALAD This week’s recipe is right out of the sunny Mediterranean, it’s light, healthy and full of flavor with a smokey hint from the grilled vegetables and chicken. The original recipe included a creamy dill and yogurt dressing. Having tried this version I much prefer a lighter more traditional dressing including […]
Ongoing Just for Laughs Festival, until July 28, 2015 http://www.hahaha.com/en Festivale Internationale Nuits D’Afrique, until July 29, 2015 http://www.festivalnuitsdafrique.com/en L’International des Feux Lotto Québec, until August 2, 2015 http://internationaldesfeuxloto-quebec.com/en/programmation/calendrier.aspx Montreal Fantasia Festival, until August 4, 2015 http://www.fantasiafestival.com/2015/en/pre-festival La zone de musique Place D’Armes // 2015, until August 6, 2015 http://www.vieuxmontreal.ca
By Jessica Dionne for Curtains Up (@maccajess) Up until last night’s show, Dave Matthews Band hadn’t blessed Montreal with their presence since their 2009 stop at Parc Jean Drapeau as a part of their yearly summer tour. After six years of waiting – a long six years – some 10, 000 fans filled the Bell Centre last […]