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Happening in Montréal!
Discover the many charms of our city and fall under the spell of Montréal's rich heritage and cultural wealth, not to mention its diverse culinary offer and the irresistible joie de vivre of its citizens!
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Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
FEBRUARY 1, 2, 5, 10, 11, 22, 23, & 25 2012 – Place des Arts
The OSM will be playing in a new concert hall and will have a new home. At the dawn of a new era in the OSMs history, which begins in September, Kent Nagano extended this invitation to the community: "Our city is receiving a new heart: a new music centre, a wonderful concert hall for unforgettable musical events. While we make music for our fellow citizens, this new venue now makes the OSM, more than ever, a world ambassador for a special sense of citizenship that is deeply human and culturally aware.
Let it be a symbol and a sign of a deliberate musical culture in which national traditions and sources connect with a broad, open-minded universalism. We invite friends and music-lovers to accompany us in our explorations of artistic creativity and managing change, so that we may continue to enjoy together the countless expressions and variations that can be found in music. www.pda.qc.ca
Concerts, Shows and Culture
Bell Center (www.centrebell.ca)
FEBRUARY 3 – Megadeth
FEBRUARY 23 – Simple Plan
MARCH 20, 21, 22 and JULY 6 & 7 - Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour
Montreal Snow Village
JANUARY 28 to MARCH 31, 2012 – Parc Jean Drapeau
The Montreal Snow Village will be the first of its kind in North America's neck of the woods, expanding beyond Quebec City's ice hotel to mimic comparable European installations, such as the snow villages in Ylläsjärvi, Finland and Brixen im Thale, Austria. Above: the Alpeniglu restaurant building at Hochbrixen, part of a hotel built completely of snow and ice in Brixen im Thale, consisting of a bar, restaurant, wedding chapel and sleeping accommodations. Based on a Finnish concept, the snow and ice village offers visitors a unique hotel experience, high-end restaurant experience and a hub for cultural, sports and family actives and urban entertainment. The village will include a 30-room ice hotel with 15 standard rooms, 10 themed suites and five igloos. The complex will also feature heated outdoor spas, a 60-seat restaurant, a 250-seat bar with a terrace, a conference centre that can accommodate groups of up to 200 people, a chapel, maze and slides.
Igloofest sur les Quais
JANUARY 27 & 28, 2012 – Old Port of Montréal
You are invited to the igloo kingdom to enjoy performances from the best artists of the electronic scene, a unique and punchy audio-visual ambiance, a wacky ski suit competition, and an electrifying atmosphere that is guaranteed to give you the hottest nights of winter! www.igloofest.ca
Lyonel Feininger: From Manhattan to the Bauhaus
JANUARY 27 to MAY 13, 2012 – Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
This exhibition, the first retrospective devoted to Lyonel Feininger in North America in almost fifty years, will offer a comprehensive panorama of the oeuvre of this American artist who lived most of his life in Germany, from his early satirical cartoons, comic strips, hand-made wood figures and little-known photographs, to his emblematic depictions of carnival scenes, and architecture and seascapes. During his career, Feininger worked as an illustrator for the Chicago Tribune; in Paris, he discovered Cubism; and in Weimar, he taught at the Bauhaus school, before returning to his native New York City. A talented violinist and composer, he often compared his art to music. Given the influential role of music in Feininger's work, this dimension will be at the heart of the exhibition, with the collaboration of the Arte Musica Foundation.
This exhibition is organized by the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, in collaboration with the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, with support from the Terra Foundation and the Museum's Volunteer Association. www.mbam.qc.ca
Opéra de Montréal – Il Trovatore
JANUARY 28, 2012 – Place des Arts/Salle Wilfrid Pelletier
Count di Luna burns with desire for the beautiful Leonora… but she is in love with a travelling singer named Manrico. The conflict between the two men will end in death, under the watchful eye of Azucena, a witch with a thirst for vengeance… In the medieval world of legend, a troubadour, a witch, gypsies, and armoured noblemen clash in the shadow of ominous towers. The second work in Verdi's popular trilogy, Il trovatore strings together frenzied duets and thrilling choruses—fiery melodies sung by incandescent voices! www.pda.qc.ca
In Absentia
JANUARY 31 to MARCH 04, 2012 – Centaur Théâtre
It is as if the rigid frozen winter never thawed for the year since hearing of her husband's abduction while on a business trip to Columbia. Colette, herself, has remained emotionally motionless, for four seasons, isolated in their country cottage, waiting for word, or perhaps of even more significance to Colette, a connection. A young stranger in a jean jacket waves to her from the frozen lake – a sign? She emerges to give him her husband's parka – strangely, the boy has a likeness to Tom. Tom, who has disappeared but still speaks to her.
Brought to light by Panych's illustrious sense of humour and deep empathy for his characters, In Absentia is both a riveting mystery and moving story of vanished love.
Morris Panych is a two-time winner of the Governor General Award for Drama. www.centaurtheatre.com
Chicago (Rock Group)
FEBRUARY 1 & 5, 2012 – Théâtre St-Denis
Don Juan (Musical)
FEBRUARY 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12, 2012 – Place des Arts/Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier www.pda.qc.ca
Heralded worldwide for its smart mix of contemporary dance, athleticism, burlesque, poetry and comedy, C!rca is back with its self-titled show. Performing to music by Jacques Brel, Leonard Cohen, Radiohead and Sigur Rós, C!rca explores the limits of the human body, with no artifice and with the economical use of apparatuses, in a series of acts as spectacular as they are provocative. Breathtakingly beautiful. (80 minutes without intermission). www.tohu.ca
Carnival, A Chinese New Year Celebration
FEBRUARY 3 & 4, 2012 – Place des Arts
Direct from China and returning by popular demand, 65 top-level artists will stun audiences with dazzling acrobatic displays, dances, magic and music. This new show, presented by the China National Art Troupe will once again highlight the best in Chinese performing arts making this event unique and truly spectacular. Fantastic staging, sophisticated lighting and exquisite costumes will be a feast for the eyes. Experience the wonders of China in their unique approach to entertainment! www.pda.qc.ca
Jim Cuddy
FEBRUARY 10, 2012 – Place des Arts/Théâtre Maisonneuve
Circa!
FEBRUARY 15 to 23, 2012 – La Tohu
Heralded worldwide for its smart mix of contemporary dance, athleticism, burlesque, poetry and comedy, C!rca is back with its self-titled show. Performing to music by Jacques Brel, Leonard Cohen, Radiohead and Sigur Rós, C!rca explores the limits of the human body, with no artifice and with the economical use of apparatuses, in a series of acts as spectacular as they are provocative. Breathtakingly beautiful (80 minutes without intermission). www.tohu.ca
Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal
FEBRUARY 17, 2012 – Place des Arts
The upcoming season will feature more programs and several exciting additions - not least the new concert hall at Place des Arts. Combining exceptional acoustic qualities with a closer proximity between the musicians and the audience, this new hall is sure to foster an intimate and powerful concert experience.
To mark its 31st season, the orchestra will present 10 musical programs including some of the greatest repertoire classics as well as works drawn from other genres such as jazz, tango and world music. In total, the 2011-2012 season will feature 29 concerts in 11 different locations, and it will see the OM play host to famous artists such as Welsh baritone Bryn Terfel, Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki, cellist and Montréal native Stephen Tetreault, Ontarian conductor Julian Kuerti, American soprano Angela Meade, the Quasar saxophone ensemble, the Montreal-based group Quartango, and percussionist Marie-Josée Simard.
Added to this impressive lineup is a weekend featuring the complete symphonies of Brahms as well as his Violin Concerto, played by young American violinist Benjamin Beilman, plus the continuation of Haydn's London symphonies and the end of the Mahler cycle with the presentation of the Adagio from Tenth Symphony. A new after-work chamber music series will also be presented at the Montreal Museum of Fine Art's new Bourgie concert hall, and details will be announced in the weeks to come. www.orchestremetropolitain.com
Sugar Sammy – You Are Going To Rire (Stand Up Comedy)
FEBRUARY 23 to MARCH 24, 2012 – Olympia Theatre
In response to the great enthusiasm greeting his new stand-up act, You're Gonna Rire, comedian Sugar Sammy has added extra shows to his schedule. This will be a bilingual show in which the performer switches between French and English. www.olympiademontreal.com
Art Souterrain (Underground Art)
FEBRUARY 25 to MARCH 11, 2012 – Underground Pedestrian Network
From Place des Arts to Complexe Les Ailes and Place Ville Marie to Place Bonaventure, to name just a few places, the Underground Pedestrian Network will offer participants the chance to see a multitude of new faces. These ever-captivating exhibition zones are at once a unique example of Montréal’s dynamic cultural scene and an educational event that creates meaningful contact between the artists, their works and the public. www.artsouterrain.com
Grand Prix of Canada
JUNE 8 to 10, 2012
Les Francopholies de Montréal
JUNE 8 to 16, 2012
Festivals
Fête des neiges de Montréal
JANUARY 27 to FEBRUARY 5, 2012 – Parc Jean Drapeau
Boule de Neige invites you to the biggest winter outdoor Festival in the city. The most spectacular and joyful festivities await you: tube sliding, ice skating, funny snow games, colourful outdoor shows and much more. The perfect activity for families and winter lovers. www.parcjeandrapeau.com
Rendez-vous du Cinéma Québécois
FEBRUARY 15 to 26, 2012 – Various locations
For the 28th year in the bitter cold and wintery days of mid-February, a grand celebration of Québec ciema takes place. Films selected for this event include many of the past year's box office hits and films premiered during Montréal's vast array of film festivals throughout the year. Also included are tributes to important figures in Québec cinema and a variety of premieres from the current year. The RVCQ is a wonderful opportunity for lovers of Québec cinema to see for the first time -- or revisit -- an essential part of its cultural film heritage. For other Québec films, see other ratings pages. http://www.rvcq.com/festival-29e
The Montréal High Lights Festival
FEBRUARY 16 to 26, 2012 – Various locations
Every year snice 2000, the Montréal High Lights Festival, or Festival Montréal en Lumière, lights up the city around the dreariest part of February and it's easily the most anticipated winter festival in town. The Montréal High Lights Festival is essentially ten days -- 11 in 2012 -- of culinary events, live music, performance art, exhibits, light shows and free activities. The final day concludes with the overwhelmingly popular Montreal All-Nighter la Nuit Blanche, an all-night overdose of arts, culture, science, food, winter sports and music that runs from 6 p.m. until dawn. www.montrealenlumiere.com
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
JUNE 28 to JULY 7, 2012
Montréal Complètement Cirque
JULY 5 to 15, 2012
Just For Laughs Festival
JULY 12 to 29, 2012
Montreal Fashion & Design Festival
AUGUST 1 to 4, 2012
Osheaga Music & Arts Festival
AUGUST 3 to 5, 2012
Shopping in Montreal
Holt Renfrew
The luxury department store offers a wide selection of designer collections and high end brands for men and women.
Harry Rosen
This quality menswear retailer is well known for his selection of designer labels and personalized service.
Marché Bonsecours
A proud showcase for Québec artists, designers and artisans, this heritage building houses 15 boutiques.
Ogilvy
It houses numerous boutiques, hosting the world's great fashion designers and featuring an array of lifestyle and beauty brands.
Sports
Montréal Canadiens Hockey
JANUARY 31 2012
FEBRUARY 7, 13, 15, 2012
Attending a hockey game in Montréal is the ultimate hockey experience. During February, our home team will challenge several NHL opponents at the Bell Center. www.centrebell.ca
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