Some stars leave behind a legacy that speaks only through their classic songs, others leave behind a mansion that is then converted into a museum for fans to enjoy. Michael Jackson however, was never an ordinary star. He was a superstar. Such an idol requires a multi-million dollar internationally touring circus stage show! Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil starts in Montreal on October 2, 2011…
I’ve been a fan of Montreal fashion designer Philippe Dubuc since I moved to this city over a decade ago. So when presented with the exclusive opportunity to hang out behind the scenes of his photo shoot for Philippe Dubuc for Icône at Simons, how could I say “non”? … More 
At last week’s Festival Mode & Design Montreal, time stood still for 40 solid minutes as our Gaultier-loving city made fashion history. Thousands of spectators who had gathered around the massive downtown catwalk watched some of his Fall/Winter 2011/12 collection in awe, while Jean Paul Gaultier’s cast of eccentric models strut their stuff under a celestial tent of summer stars… … More 
Parisian fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier recently debuted his new exhibit “The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk” at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. It’s a show to please fashionistas, yes, but also cinephiles, theatre-lovers and culture hounds alike… … More 
Montreal is considered the fashion capital of Canada- and for good reason. When people visit from far and wide, they’re unfailingly impressed by how Montrealers endure the cold winters with fashionable layering and one of a kind coats and boots. Then they’re even more impressed in the sizzling summer when they see how Montrealers take it all off and delight in the Montreal heat… … More 
Montreal is world-renowned for our culture, architecture and nightlife full of vim and vigor. However, it’s the finer, smaller details that really bring the city to life. Check out some of the incredible Public Art installations in and around Montreal! … More 
What inspires someone to run away and join the circus? Often there isn’t one simple reason, but I sure am happy that there are those who choose to hop on that caravan. Before circus performers hit the big time with Cirque de Soleil, they first have to learn the ropes at the National Circus School here in Montreal… … More 
Artist-photographer André Cornellier’s giant panorama portraying the city of Montreal is at the McCord Museum… … More 
I tried. Short of wrestling Teresa Scanlan to the ground, I did my very best to wiggle my way into wearing the new Miss America’s tiara. Alas, I was told that, other than the Beauty Queen herself, only “little girls” could wear the sparkly headdress. I did, however, bring something for her to wear… … More 
Award-winning artist Shary Boyle shows creates art out of pretty porcelain, bringing to mind the tchotkes people have in their homes – the Lladro and Royal Doulton china pieces so loved by collectors – yet the subject matter is troubling… … More 