For Curtains Up by Samantha Wexler Last night was the long anticipated Sarah Brightman concert at the Bell Centre, the fourth show on the North American leg of her Dreamchaser tour, and Ms. Brightman did not disappoint. Brightman is a classical crossover soprano who […]
The New Indian Palace
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmnets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Whenever I come across a restaurant that for some reason deems it necessary to have the word “New” indelibly etched onto its name it immediately makes me think that the previous owner had an abysmal reputation and that the new owners, wanting to completely disassociate themselves from […]
Curtains Up on The Pugilist Film
by Joseph Rossi In the last year alone we’ve seen mayoral scandals, political upheavals, religion based issues, corruption, a crumbling economy and pastagate. And the year isn’t even over yet. But even after all the negativity around Montreal these days, there is a positive. A few friends got together and made a movie. Are they […]
Chef Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Mexican Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato As we slowly ease into fall and its cooler temperatures comfort food becomes the perfect elixir. To Me one of the most satisfying comfort foods has always been “Cottage Pie” or Shepherd’s Pie. Cottage Pie, as it was first known, was […]
Curtains Up on Go Digital or Go Dark
by Joseph Rossi Summer is over. Back to the grind. Back to big, new, expensive multiplexes. Back to pristine, digital, projection. I spent the past several days in the beautiful Adirondacks where such a luxury doesn’t exist. Nor should it. With all what nature has to offer, who needs such excess? That was until I […]
Comiccon Montreal! With first female Vulcan…
Noelle Hannibal for Curtains Up Super-heroes, villains and droids, will be swooping into town this weekend for the annual Montreal Comiccon. I’ll be there too! My first experience with Montreal Comiccon was in 2009. I was invited to participate as a guest for my appearances in Star Trek: […]
Signature Saturday Burlesque Launch at the Wiggle Room
Samantha Wexler for Curtains Up Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wiggleroommtl Last night was my first ever Burlesque show. I had heard of Burlesque before but was not entirely sure what it was all about, I had a vague notion but nothing prepared me for what I was about […]
Mainline Theatre is back for another season of edgy fun
Abby Elizabeth for Curtains Up Montreal’s Mainline Theatre is a charitable organization that supports and exposes local talent. Located at 3997 St-Laurent, corner of Deluth, the venue is slightly hidden and easily mistaken for a vacated building. Mainline is an underground venue and only those who know where […]
How a Blue Man Learned To Play The Whites – Part 2
Mitchell Field for Curtains Up RECAP: Montreal Mid 1970’s I had received a frantic phone call from a booking agent. He needed a last minute replacement drummer for B.B. King and John Lee Hooker. Throwing my drums in a cab I rushed over to the Capital […]
Überculture Art Market
Samantha Wexler for Curtains Up Überculture was here at Concordia’s EV building this past Wednesday and Thursday to bring Montrealers a local art fair. The premise of the art fair was to bring affordable local art and unique pieces created by local artists and artisans to people […]