Some people think classical music hasn’t evolved very much since Mozart and Bach, but as soon as you hear a few notes of a modern composition, you will quickly understand how much it has actually has changed over the years. If you’re in Montreal this weekend and want to hear some contemporary classical music, check out Akousma 6. It’s a music festival dedicated to experimental creations made in the digital age and is being held from November 18-22, 2009. Come and see how Montreal celebrates electroacoustic music — read the full story to find out Who Has the Biggest Sound.
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In recent years, with the commercial and critical success of Michael Moore’s Bowling for Columbine and R.J. Cutler’s The September Issue, the documentary film has managed to gain considerable recognition and much wider appeal. In a film industry littered with action films and romantic comedies, it’s nice to see interest in the documentary genre continue to grow. Every year, Montreal’s International Documentary Festival (RIDM) showcases the best documentaries made over the past year, with more than 100 films from over 30 countries. Read the full story to find out more about a film that focuses on a particularly bizarre aspect of the porn industry in Israel.
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When you’re travelling, you often end up spending the evening in a restaurant or bar, wondering what to do next or where to go out that evening. Sometimes when you need information about movie schedules, or happy hour specials, and you don’t have your laptop handy, blogs may not always be the solution. So if you find yourself sitting around in a pub or a bar in Montreal and you want to find something to do, check out the free papers and entertainment guides found all over the city. Here’s my list of favourites for last-minute ideas or impromptu outings.
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Marie Brassard is probably one of Quebec’s most renowned artists, who gained recognition after spending several years touring with another famous Quebec artist from the theatre world, Robert Lepage. She ended up founding her own company, Infrarouge, which also produces her shockingly beautiful performances. If you didn’t get a chance to catch her last play at the Usine C last spring, here’s your chance to see the future of theatre at the Centaur, where there will a special presentation of two of her earlier works, Jimmy and The Glass Eye. Read the full story to find out what to expect if you’re courageous enough to enter her bizarre world.
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I think there’s a certain pleasure in listening to local music when you travel. If I had the choice between seeing Lady Gaga in Prague or hearing some Czech jazz musicians, I would definitely go for the second option, since it’s a unique experience to see local artists that might never make it to Montreal. If you’re visiting Montreal and want to check out some local music and see what the French music scene is like, then don’t miss Coup de coeur francophone. Read the full story to find my picks for this year’s edition.
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