A Non-Judgmental Message of Hope: Metamorphosis and the Fight Against Climate Change
In a world that’s crumbling around us it’s good to showcase people and projects that give us hope. Canadian filmmakers Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper have done just that with their film Metamorphosis. Full of breathtaking cinematography, soothing meditative music, and incredible insights into the lives of those living through climate change and the artists, […]
Montreal Music Shows This Week: Co/ntry, The Brie Face, Chad Valley and Aaron Allen & The Small City Saints
It’s summer in the city and things are about to get really hot, and I do mean in the regards to the Montreal music scene. If these upcoming show are any indication of the weather then I predict it’s going to be a very hot, sunny and sultry season. So now’s the time to get […]
No More Horse-Drawn Calèches in Montreal by 2020: Valérie Plante’s Animal Control Bylaw is Here
Say what you will about Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante’s first eight months in office, when it comes to animals, her Projet Montréal administration has been doing exactly what they said they would. Even her staunchest opponents can’t argue that fact. Soon after taking office, they scrapped former mayor Denis Coderre’s much-maligned pit bull ban and promised […]
Apocalipsync Now: House of Laureen Presents Apocalipsync at Montreal Fringe 2018
Apocalipsync is the kind of play you go to when you don’t want to think or worry. You just want to enjoy. A collaborative effort by House of Laureen, a self-professed drag family, the title is self explanatory. Set in the year 2024 where corporate greed and the political left’s obsession with safe spaces resulted […]
Montreal Music Shows This Week: Folk Fest, Naghmeh, Queer Songbook Orchestra & Dennis Ellsworth
Aaaahh, June in Montreal. The time when you can’t walk around any part of the city without running into a local show or even a full-blown festival. There’s so much going on, we can’t possibly whittle it down to just a few listings, but that’s exactly what we’ve done, so let’s get started: Folk Fest […]
A Delightfully Gay Storytime: Brave New Productions Presents Buyer & Cellar at the Montreal Fringe
I should say right off the bat that I wasn’t expecting much when I went to see Brave New Productions’ Buyer & Cellar at Montreal Fringe. Though the show was a hit at Montreal Pride last year, the whole idea of a one-man show struck me as egotistical and pretentious. I am very happy to […]
Racier, Raunchier, Funnier – Glam Gam Productions Presents Greasy: A Lesbian Love Story at the Montreal Fringe
If there’s one play that truly embodies the spirit of diversity and creativity of the Montreal Fringe Festival, Glam Gam Productions‘ Greasy: A Lesbian Love Story is it. If you’re open minded and want to laugh yourself silly, this play is a sure bet. Greasy is not for everyone. If you’re a prude who takes […]
The Good, the Bad, and the Pretentious: Fringe for All and My Picks for the 2018 Montreal Fringe Festival
Montreal Fringe is one of those events that truly has something for every theatre go-er. You like burlesque? They have shows for that. You love drag queens and drag kings? There are shows for that too. You want drama? Comedy? Something different? Fringe has got you covered. If you’re willing to look, you’re bound to […]
When Loving thy Neighbor is Impossible: A Guide on How to Handle the Worst Neighbor Behavior
It is an unspoken truth that anyone who chooses not to live as a hermit is going to have to deal with neighbors. Young people know them as the grouchy old people who call the cops on all their parties. Old people often see them as a source of noise. In the best cases, people […]
Montreal Music Shows This Week: Porchfest NDG 2018 Edition
A special weekend awaits you in NDG as the the neighbourhood known for its shady peaceful streets and green sprawl once again hosts Porchfest. Porches, front lawns and even rooftops transform into stages where local musicians play music and everyone is invited to share in the experience. The informal setting has proven to be quite […]
Ontario Election: Make the Unicorn Real
A candidate for major office with policies that appeal to the most progressive elements of the political left who is also the safe choice for so-called centrist strategic voters is kind of like a unicorn. It seems like Ontario may have found their unicorn in provincial NDP leader Andrea Horwath. According to a recent poll […]
Montreal Music Shows This Week: Nolton Lake, Foundling, No Fly List, Kiefer Sutherland & More
This week in Montreal, you can catch an album launch, a pre-release party, a couple of bands rocking out at Barfly and even Kiefer Sutherland playing music. Let’s get started: Kiefer Sutherland Goes Country Not a lot of people know that the star of 24 has a track record outside the film and TV industry. […]