Arts, Culture and Entertainment in Montreal
Musicians truly are a rare breed. In this day and age where music is seemingly free, and pay-scale for working musicians has taken a landslide, it is inspiring to see the continued hard work and efforts that they continue in the pursuit of their art. While they work to play, and garner their earnings in […]
by Andreas Kessaris for Curtains Up “You very, very rarely meet someone like Plant, who is still fanatical about music after forty years at the top. That’s almost unprecedented.” -Bill Flanagan Many years ago I was having a coffee with a friend of mine at a small café on Monkland Avenue in N.D.G. The waitress […]
Abby Elizabeth Schachter for Curtains Up By Johnna Adams Presented by The Waterworks Company Performed by : Sherry Chen (Corryn Fell) and Tara Bissett (Heather Clark) Georges-Vanier Cultural Center Johnna Adams play ‘Gideon’s Knot’ is a story we’ve seen and heard time and again. The narrative combines themes of past […]
by Joseph Rossi Actor Paul Walker has died in a car accident. He was 40.
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmts.ca Thai Dry Chicken Curry Most of my almost 40 passionate years in the food service business have been focused on foods that incorporate very bold flavours. My many recent trips to South East Asia have only resulted in strengthening and elevating this practice to exciting new […]
It’s 2013 and Bands For Baskets is back to help. In conjunction with Kiwanis International and Pointe Claire’s Calistoga Grill; West-Islander Peter Angrove, Ross Griffiths and a bevy of Volunteers will once again be giving of their time and efforts, hosting the latest edition of BANDS FOR BASKETS, this being their 8th annual fund raiser to supply Christmas Baskets […]
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Milos…when one hears this name uttered you immediately think of superb seafood served in luxurious and sophisticated surroundings, fabulous service and of course, prices to match. I must admit, that having lived in Montreal since 1964 and being a great lover of fish and seafood, I have […]
by Joseph Rossi One heck of a big movie weekend. One massive blockbuster that’ll make millions and one little film that could that will hopefully find it’s way.
Sharman Yarnell for Curtains Up I never expect too much from a revival of a musical. It’s the ‘been there, done that’ syndrome. That was totally dispelled when I went to see Les Miserables in Toronto! It is breathtaking – This new production, set for Broadway, was recreated for […]
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Cranberry, Ginger and Orange Chutney Cranberries have been typically used during all thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations and in addition to their wonderful accompaniment to turkey they are also considered to be extremely high in nutrient and antioxidant qualities.