Culture Notes – Fall 2023
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STEWART HALL ART GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
The Stewart Hall Art Gallery presents high-quality professional exhibitions exploring a wide variety of themes, art practices, and mediums. Specializing in contemporary art, the Gallery actively supports visual arts in Quebec and in Canada by acknowledging established artists and promoting emerging ones. Through its cultural mediation and educational programs (workshops, talks, film screenings and lectures), the Stewart Hall Art Gallery fosters community involvement and helps make art accessible to all.
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BREAKAWAYS – ANDRÉANNE ABBONDANZA-BERGERONInspired by the atypical architecture of the Stewart Hall Art Gallery situated on the edge of the lac St-Louis, artist Andréanne Abbondanza-Bergeron uses industrial materials to create an installation that occupies the entire exhibition space. Paired with a recent series of photographs and in connection with the process of spatial exploration already undertaken by the artist, Breakaways evokes with elegance and force the water, its flow and movement, and inspires reflection on nature, its beauty, and its fragility. ARTIST: Andréanne Abbondanza-Bergeron CURATOR: Manel Benchabane Sunday, September 10, 2 p.m. |
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STEWART HALL ART GALLERY
SEPTEMBER 9 TO OCTOBER 22, 2023 Sunday to Wednesday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Thursday: 1 to 8 p.m. | Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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FINISSAGE AND CATALOGUE LAUNCHJoin us to celebrate the end of Andréanne Abbondanza-Bergeron’s exhibition Breakaways and the launch of the exhibition catalogue. We invite you to discover the immersive installation created by the artist in the gallery, or to revisit it one last time before the end of the exhibition on October 22. The catalogue will also be available for purchase at the Boutique. No reservation required. ARTIST: Andréanne Abbondanza-Bergeron CURATOR: Manel Benchabane STEWART HALL ART GALLERY |
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THE 2024 ART RENTAL COLLECTIONDiscover the latest submissions to the 2024 Art Rental Collection. The Stewart Hall Art Gallery offers a wide selection of artworks by more than 75 artists, chosen annually by a jury of professionals. As of mid-December, these artworks are available for rent or for purchase. Sunday, November 5, 2 p.m. |
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STEWART HALL ART GALLERY
NOVEMBER 4 TO DECEMBER 10, 2023 Sunday to Wednesday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Thursday: 1 to 8 p.m. | Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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CRUEL TO BE KIND – PICTURA 2023Featured in the context of the second edition of Pictura, Cruel to be Kind examines contradictions and points of convergence. The project will unfold across three distinct venues and each phase will open at different intervals during the fall of 2023. At Stewart Hall Art Gallery, the exhibition focuses on painting practices that transcend the boundaries of the traditional canvas or panel, embracing new and unexpected planes and thereby expanding the arena of the pictorial onto the sculptural, onto the architectural. ARTISTS: Pardiss Amerian, James Gardner, Ella Gonzales, Magalie Guérin, Phuong Nguyen, Sarah Pupo, Bronson Smillie, Emma Welch CURATORS: Manel Benchabane, Anaïs Castro, Alice Ricciardi VERNISSAGE Sunday, December 17, 2 p.m. |
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STEWART HALL ART GALLERY
DECEMBER 16, 2023 TO FEBRUARY 11, 2024 Sunday to Wednesday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Thursday: 1 to 8 p.m. | Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
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VISIONS OF STEWART HALL: 1885-1963 – HISTORICAL EXHIBITION AT THE CULTURAL CENTREStroll through the halls of the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre and journey into the history of this stately mansion. Discover the important figures who lived there and its various vocations before it became the Cultural Centre in 1963. A travel back in time at your own pace! PERMANENT EXHIBITION STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – 2nd floor |
OUTDOOR EXHIBITIONS
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OUTDOOR EXHIBITION: ANAHITA NOROUZIEntre les lignes ― Writing MountainsArtist Anahita Norouzi created the series Other Landscapes from the immigration stories of people from former colonized countries in Southwest Asia (the “Middle East”) and Africa. Inspired by her own displacement, the artist asked each participant to share stories about the personal objects they chose to bring with them. These objects, which Norouzi has arranged into still life compositions, form portraits of each person she has interviewed. All linked to the geography of a specific location, these portraits become landscapes that reflect the migration stories they tell. For the Displaced Gardens series, the participants were invited to ask their families in their home country to mail the artist dried plants native to their lands, but classified as “foreign” and “invasive” in Canada. Through this body of work, Norouzi explores the legacy of botanical exploration, plant collection, and documentation inherited from colonial scientific expeditions. This project is a continuation of the exhibition Entre les lignes ─ Writing Mountains which was presented at the Stewart Hall Art Gallery from March 18 to May 28, 2023. ARTIST: Anahita Norouzi CURATOR: Manel Benchabane STEWART PARK |
LECTURES
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TRAVEL LECTURE:
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
7 p.m. In English STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE
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CONFÉRENCE-VOYAGE :
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9
7 p.m. In French STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
DEMYSTIFYING ART
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MEET ANDRÉANNE ABBONDANZA-BERGERONAndréanne Abbondanza-Bergeron is an installation artist. Her work regularly uses the space where it will hang as a starting point, responding directly to the architecture. Her latest project, Breakaways, was created especially for the Stewart Hall Art Gallery. Come meet the artist and learn more about her unique creative process!
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
7 p.m. In English READING AND REFERENCE ROOM Free admission
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DUALITIES: STORIES ON THE ARTIST ANNE KAHANEArt historian, consultant, and former director of the Stewart Hall Art Gallery (2000-2015) Joyce Millar has published Dualities, a book on artist Anne Kahane, one of the most distinguished Montreal artists in Canada during the second half of the twentieth century. Joyce Millar guides us through the sculptor’s artistic explorations over the years up to her recent production of bold and colourful wood engravings. With Joyce Millar |
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15
10 a.m. In English STEWART HALL ART GALLERY Free admission |
CINÉ-ART
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ANTHROPOCENE: THE HUMAN EPOCHCinematographic meditation on the massive re-engineering of humanity on the planet, ANTHROPOCENE: The Human Epoch argues that we are now in the Anthropocene age as a result of profound and lasting human changes on Earth. The filmmakers traveled the world to gather evidence of human planetary domination.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
7 p.m. Directors: Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier, Edward Burtynsky In English READING AND REFERENCE ROOM Free admission
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ADULT WORKSHOP
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MONDAY DRAWING AT THE GALLERYJoin Holly at the Stewart Hall Art Gallery for a drawing session in a relaxed atmosphere with music and coffee. Get inspired by the current exhibition using the material provided or bring your own. With Holly MacKinnon
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MONTHLY RENDEZ-VOUS:
SEPTEMBER 25 OCTOBER 23 NOVEMBER 20 From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Bilingual STEWART HALL ART GALLERY Free admission Reserve online:
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GUIDED TOUR OF THE BREAKAWAYS EXHIBITIONAccompanied by an animator, discover the exhibition Breakaways, presented at the Stewart Hall Art Gallery from September 9 to October 22, featuring the work of artist Andréanne Abbondanza-Bergeron.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
6:30 p.m. Bilingual STEWART HALL ART GALLERY Free admission
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
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FINISSAGE AND CATALOGUE LAUNCHJoin us to celebrate the end of Andréanne Abbondanza-Bergeron’s exhibition Breakaways and the launch of the exhibition catalogue. We invite you to discover the immersive installation created by the artist in the gallery, or to revisit it one last time before the end of the exhibition on October 22. The catalogue will also be available for purchase at the Boutique. No reservation required. ARTIST: Andréanne Abbondanza-Bergeron CURATOR: Manel Benchabane STEWART HALL ART GALLERY |
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CLOSING CONCERT OF THE CENTRAL LIBRARY PUBLIC PIANOMadeleine Royer Duo: Voix de femmes In this performance, Madeleine Royer brings to light the lyrics and music of: Anne Sylvestre, Barbara, Édith Piaf, Clémence Desrochers, Éva, Pauline Julien… Words that are part of our lives, infused with memories and evoking the strength of being a woman who sings and tells stories. From “Des gens qui doutent” to “Je vous aime”, from “La vie d’factrie” to “Gottingen”, all the way to “Les Neiges de Finlande”, Madeleine will bring to life these words filled with their own truth. Madeleine Royer, vocal; Réjean Yacola, piano |
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
3 p.m. Intimate concert CENTRAL LIBRARY (In the Reading Garden “Sara’s Enchanted Forest” behind the Central Library) Free admission Bring your chair |
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CLOSING CONCERT OF THE STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE PUBLIC PIANOTrio Guillaume Martineau: Beatles Jazz The greatest pleasure of jazzmen has always been to surprise their audience by presenting the music they are most familiar with from a completely unexpected angle. The trio of pianist Guillaume Martineau, double bassist Éric Lagacé and drummer Mark Nelson take the Beatles’ music, already one of the most colourful in the world, and go all out to explode the melodies that have taken the world by storm. Through dazzling improvisations and surprising arrangements, “Come Together”, “Hey Jude” and “Blackbird” take on a new meaning, uniquely shaped by the imagination of our three musicians. Guillaume Martineau, piano; Éric Lagacé, double bass; Mark Nelson, drums |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
3 p.m. Intimate concert STEWART HALL TERRASSE Free admission Bring your chair |
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THE 2024 ART RENTAL COLLECTIONDiscover the latest entries to the 2024 Art Rental Collection. The Stewart Hall Art Gallery offers a wide selection of artworks by more than 75 artists, chosen annually by a jury of professionals. As of mid-December, these artworks are available for rent or for purchase at the Cultural Centre Boutique on the 2nd floor.
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NOVEMBER 4 TO DECEMBER 10, 2023
Vernissage: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 2 p.m. STEWART HALL ART GALLERY Free admission
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EXPOSCIENCE 2023 – 37TH EDITIONInteractive science exhibition aimed at children and families to demystify science and teach the general public. A number of scientific fields will be represented all weekend: including physics, chemistry, engineering, biology and many others. Kids and adults will find answers to their many questions in a fun and creative environment. In collaboration with Concordia University |
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1210 a.m. to 5 p.m.STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTREFor children and families Free admission Information : 514-630-1220, ext. 1774 |
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2023 POINTE-CLAIRE ARTISAN SHOWJoin us for the annual City of Pointe-Claire Artisan Show. It is a juried craft fair featuring the original creations of approximately 35 carefully selected craftspeople. Discover their fine crafts, which will be showcased throughout the picturesque manor overlooking Lake Saint-Louis. Displayed crafts include pottery, jewelry, decorative fibers, glass, resin, leather, wood, metal, wearable art, greeting cards, soaps, candles, balms and so much more. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase on-site. Consult the program and the list of participating artisans. |
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 12 to 5 p.m. STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE For all Information: 514-630-1220, ext. 1777 If you are an artisan and would like to participate in the 2024 Artisan Show: contact Linda O’Grady at 514-630-1220, extension 1777 or linda.ogrady@pointe-claire.ca, to have your name added to the invitation list. |
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CARTE BLANCHE VOCAL QUARTETThese musicians offer a variety of Christmas music from traditional carols to jazzy arrangements. Julie, Valois, Josée Lafontaine, Margerie Lay, Catherine LeBlanc-Fredette, vocals |
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25
12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. Strolling Christmas carolers THROUGHOUT STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
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QUATRISSIMOQuatrissimo features original vocal harmonies that showcase the richness of the voices of this dynamic a cappella quartet that reinvents Christmas carols in its own way. Pascale Canicchio and other carolers |
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26
12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. Strolling Christmas carolers THROUGHOUT STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
GRANDS CONCERTS
Saint-Joachim Church – 2 Sainte-Anne Avenue
Concerts at 8 p.m. Doors open around 7:15 p.m.
Tickets: NEW! Purchase your tickets through our online ticketing service: https://thepointofsale.com/
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L’ORCHESTRE MÉTROPOLITAIN:FROM SOLOIST TO MAESTROOM’s artist-in-residence for the 23-24 season, Austrian virtuoso Andreas Ottensamer will conduct a spellbinding Romantic repertoire, accompanied by French clarinet poet Pierre Génisson. Works: BRAHMS, Tragic Overture Andreas Ottensamer, conductor (OM artist in residence); Pierre Génisson, clarinet |
FULLTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 8 p.m. CLASSICAL Tickets $24 (or $18 for seniors and students)
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BUZZ SALUTES GERSHWIN – PIANO AND BRASS QUINTETThe ensemble gets you reacquainted with George Gershwin’s ageless works by combining the tones of its brass instruments with those of a piano to perform “Rhapsody in Blue”, “Summertime” and other great classics. Thanks to splendid exclusive arrangements, six instruments thus pay homage to this most celebrated of American composers by evoking all the brilliance and intensity of a symphonic orchestra toward an unforgettable experience! |
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3
8 p.m. CLASSICAL Tickets: $20 (or $12 for seniors and students)
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LORRAINE DESMARAIS TRIO: JAZZ FOR CHRISTMASLet’s get into the holiday spirit with the Lorraine Desmarais Trio and saxophonist Jean-Pierre Zanella. These Montreal jazz icons perform Christmas classics with style! Jazz lovers as well as those who want to get off the beaten track when it comes to holiday music will find in this Jazz for Christmas the perfect antidote to the blues that come with year-end celebrations. With saxophonist Jean-Pierre Zanella as guest soloist, Lorraine Desmarais revisits and even reinvents such favorites as “Jingle Bells” and Schubert’s “Ave Maria”, while providing surprises through her remarkable arrangements. Lorraine Desmarais, piano, arrangements; |
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1
8 p.m. JAZZ Tickets: $20 (or $12 for seniors and students) SOLD OUT
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SUNDAY RENDEZ-VOUS
Stewart Hall Cultural Centre: Reserve your passes through our online ticketing service: https://thepointofsale.com/
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GUITAROMANIA – MASTERPIECES FROM VIENNA, NAPOLI AND PARISThe GUITAROMANIA concert brings to life the frenzy and wonder of a musical performance where spontaneity is combined with virtuosity. It features a set of masterpieces that drew crowds and rocked music salons across Europe. Whether an operatic fantasy by Mauro Giuliani, a sonata by Niccolò Paganini or a theme and variations by Fernando Sor, audiences were fond of new works for guitar. Sometimes imbued with clarity and rigour, sometimes strewn with dazzling drama, romantic guitar music always charms, thanks to its richness and diversity. Pascal Valois, guitar |
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
3 p.m. CLASSICAL STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE
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ELIZABETH SHEPHERDA classically trained pianist who turned to jazz through her love of old-school hip-hop, Elizabeth has been hailed as a “jazz virtuoso with a pop sensibility” (Real Detroit Weekly) and has been praised by critics worldwide for her compelling song-writing and soulful performances. Alongside Esperanza Spalding and Robert Glasper, she is part of the new wave of jazz-influenced musicians introducing this art form to a new generation of music fans. Elizabeth Shepherd was nominated six times for the JUNO Awards and twice for the Polaris Prize. She also released seven widely acclaimed albums, featuring collaborations with musicians such as Lionel Loueke and British producer Nostalgia 77. Elizabeth Shepherd, vocals, keyboards; Michael Occhipinti, guitar; Rémi-Jean Leblanc, bass; Kevin Warren, drums |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
3 p.m. JAZZ STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE
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CAROLINE NADEAU: FOREVER LASTING CANADIAN SONGS – LAUNCH CONCERTFamiliar tunes brilliantly rearranged in a jazzy style by a charismatic and vibrant performer supported by the crème de la crème of musicians: Caroline Nadeau and her accomplices revisit, in this show, emblematic pieces of the Canadian repertoire taken from her brand-new album Forever Lasting Canadian Songs. The jazz singer will also perform titles taken from her previous opus devoted to the jewels of the Quebec repertoire and some compositions. From Gordon Lightfoot to Shania Twain, via Neil Young, Ariane Moffatt, Joni Mitchell, Richard Desjardins and k.d. lang, an impactful and emotional journey through more than 60 years of songs. Caroline Nadeau, vocals; John Sadowy, piano; Daniel Lacoste, electric, acoustic, and pedal steel guitars; Karl Surprenant, double bass; Richard Irwin, drums
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FULLSUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 3 p.m. JAZZ STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE
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WAYNE STOUTE AND THE NEW WORLD JAZZ QUARTETThe New World Jazz Trio brings together three individuals with heritages from different parts of the world to Montreal. These musicians have a firm grip on the pulse of North American music and at the same time they continue to draw on their rich and varied musical inspirations. The result is a repertoire of mostly jazz standards along with music from the Caribbean and South America. Andres Vial, piano, keyboards; Brian Cesair, double bass; Wayne Stoute, drums, percussion; Martin Albino, steel pan |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
3 p.m. WORLD JAZZ STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE
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NOÉ LIRASinger-songwriter, accordionist, trained in theater and dance, Noé Lira loves to explore the blending of forms and cultures. Quebec-Mexican first generation, her creations are plural, multidisciplinary, rooted in current events. Since the release of her first album Latiendo la Tierra in 2021, conceived by an all-female team, Noé Lira has been named Revelation of the Year by Radio-Canada and has garnered multiples awards and nominations at the ADISQ, the GAMIQ awards, and the Latin Awards Canada. Her musical universe is a hybrid between Latin rhythm, folk and pop. Noé offers a trilingual show, in quartet, immersive and collaborative, filled with humor and authenticity. Noé Lira, main performer, vocals, accordion; Catherine Lemay-Pereira, keyboard, vocals; Juliette Malgrange, cello, vocals; Lara Klaus, drums, vocals
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5
3 p.m. WORLD MUSIC STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
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ALKEMIA: CHRISTMAS CAROLS FROM HERE AND ABROADL’Ensemble ALKEMIA is an alchemy of voices, colours and ideas. Founded by singer-harpsichordist Dorothéa Ventura and singer-composer Jean-François Daignault, the ensemble playfully reinvents a century of mostly a cappella vocal music. Renowned for juxtaposing in the blink of an eye total bliss and unrestrained humour, L’Ensemble ALKEMIA bases its creations on strong themes, fueled by meticulous historical research. Mezzo Stéphanie Pothier joins the ensemble for this concert. Dorothéa Ventura, vocals; Stéphanie Pothier, vocals; Jean-Francois Daignault, vocals, arrangements and wind instruments
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19
3 p.m. CLASSICAL STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
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STEWART HALL SINGERS SING CHRISTMAS!A choir of nearly 40 voices delights the audience with magnificent Christmas classics performed with warmth and emotion by the Stewart Hall Singers, in an intimate, family atmosphere. Choir Director: Douglas Knight
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3
3 p.m. CLASSICAL STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
JAZZ OFF FESTIVAL
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ELIZABETH SHEPHERDA classically trained pianist who turned to jazz through her love of old-school hip-hop, Elizabeth has been hailed as a “jazz virtuoso with a pop sensibility” (Real Detroit Weekly) and has been praised by critics worldwide for her compelling song-writing and soulful performances. Alongside Esperanza Spalding and Robert Glasper, she is part of the new wave of jazz-influenced musicians introducing this art form to a new generation of music fans. Elizabeth Shepherd was nominated six times for the JUNO Awards and twice for the Polaris Prize. She also released seven widely acclaimed albums, featuring collaborations with musicians such as Lionel Loueke and British producer Nostalgia 77. Elizabeth Shepherd, vocals, keyboards; Michael Occhipinti, guitar; Rémi-Jean Leblanc, bass; Kevin Warren, drums |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
3 p.m. JAZZ STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE
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AFTERNOON OF MUSIC AT LA BAIE-DE-VALOIS
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre: Reserve your passes through our online ticketing service: https://thepointofsale.com/
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MIKE GOUDREAU – CHRISTMAS RENDEZ-VOUSMike Goudreau presents his 22nd independent release entitled Christmas Rendez-Vous. This album, featuring a collection of 13 Christmas songs, was co-produced and recorded with long time friend, collaborator, and saxophonist Dany Roy. The album includes five original tracks composed by Goudreau and five traditional Christmas hymns, as well as three specially rearranged tracks from the public domain, all reworked by Roy and Goudreau. This album is a mix of swing jazz, jump blues, Chicago blues, americana, gospel, French chanson and a bossa nova style rendition of a Christmas classic. Mike Goudreau, vocals, guitar; Dany Roy, saxophone, trumpet, flute; Erich Kory, cello; Dave Watts, double bass; Richard Irwin, drums; Toby Wilson, dobro, pedal steel, acoustic guitar; Antoine Fradkin, violin |
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7
3 p.m. BLUES DE LA BAIE-DE-VALOIS NAUTICAL CENTRE
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FRIDAY NIGHT BLUES
Stewart Hall Cultural Centre: Reserve your passes through our online ticketing service: https://thepointofsale.com/
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DURHAM COUNTY POETSDurham County Poets are a “BAND” in the truest sense of the word! Each member writes and arranges and brings something unique to the table. Be it blues, soul, folk, R&B or gospel, it all weaves seamlessly together to create a truly authentic contemporary Canadiana sound. Their fourth album, Hand Me Down Blues was nominated for a JUNO award and remained on the Roots Music Canada charts for a year. They are now back in the groove with their most recent album entitled Out of the Woods, which features 11 original compositions and one Dylan cover. Kevin Harvey, lead vocals; David Whyte, electric and acoustic guitars; Neil Elsmore, acoustic guitar; Carl Rufh, upright bass; Rob Couture, drums |
FULLFRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 7:30 p.m. BLUES STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE
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JUSTIN SALADINOMontrealer, Justin Saladino, leads a guitar-driven group with a sound palette that includes colours of rock, blues, folk, funk, and jam – bridging genres and influences to create the contemporary roots sound that they’re revered for. In 2018, the 21st annual Maple Blues Awards nominated the group for New Artist of the Year in Canada. The following year, Blues and Roots Radio acknowledged their country-crossover tune, “Third Week of June,” as 2018 Song of the Year under the group category. The band was also selected to represent Quebec and compete with over 200 other acts from around the world at the 2019 International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee. Justin Saladino, vocal, guitar ; Antoine Loiselle, guitar ; Étienne Beausoleil, bass ; Denis Paquin, drum |
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17
7:30 p.m. BLUES STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE
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MINI EXHIBITIONS
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MINI EXHIBITION: PLANIMALS – A WHIMSICAL WILDLIFEHave you ever seen a Wombanana? Or a Flernmingo? This summer, come and meet these fantastic beasts in the Kids’ Corner. Illustrator and author, Marta Barnes presents a series of surrealist watercolours inspired by her love for animals, plants and her world travels. Created during the confinement, the artist decided to take up an art challenge during a livestream on her Instagram account. The prompt for “Planimals” involved rolling two dice – one to choose a plant and the other to choose an animal – and combining them into a surrealist form. Within a few minutes, a new wildlife was created right in front of the viewers’ eyes. After a few challenges, a whimsical watercolour series was created. A pair of dice will be available for those who would like to live this experience and create their own fantastic beast.
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FROM JUNE 25 TO SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – KIDS’ CORNER Free admission Sunday to Wednesday: 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday: 1 to 8 p.m. Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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MINI EXHIBITION : THE COLOURED SKELETONS – DIA DE MUERTOSThis fall, in collaboration with the organization PAAL Partageons le monde, the Kids’ Corner of the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre presents a colourful mini exhibition that will allow you to discover the rituals and symbols that surround Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Celebrated the 1st and 2nd of November in Mexico, this annual celebration is a moment when families come together to celebrate the lives of their deceased loved ones. At the heart of this mini exhibition, a series of altars will be specially designed by participants from our community, under the direction of mediators from PAAL, to take you into the heart of this major Mexican celebration. PAAL is a socially innovative organization that educates and sensitises the public on cultural diversity. They are also the organizers of the Festival Dia de Muertos NDG.
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FROM SEPTEMBER 16 TO NOVEMBER 5, 2023
STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – KIDS’ CORNER Free admission In collaboration with PAAL partageons le monde Sunday to Wednesday: 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday: 1 to 8 p.m. Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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MINI EXHIBITION : TARTANS & PEARLS – MACLEAN FASHIONTo celebrate the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre’s 60th anniversary and in collaboration with Le Grand Costumier, the Kids’ Corner is exhibiting a series of outfits inspired by archival photos of the MacLean family, residents of Stewart Hall (formerly Mull Hall) from 1917 to 1929. What did they wear during their grand receptions? And during day, during their walks along the lakeside? Made by seamstresses and costume designers, these clothes are the product of a happy partnership between artisans and historians. If you would like to learn more about the history of the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre and Mull Hall, we invite you to visit the exhibition Visions of Stewart Hall, located along the hallway of the second floor.
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FROM NOVEMBER 11, 2023 TO FEBRUARY 4, 2024
STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – KIDS’ CORNER Free admission In collaboration with Le Grand Costumier Sunday to Wednesday: 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday: 1 to 8 p.m. Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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FAMILY ART WORKSHOPS
Children and parents discover the pleasure of art as they create artworks related to the themes of ongoing exhibitions.
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DAY OF THE DEAD ALTARJoined by mediators from the organisation PAAL Partageons le monde, participants will create an altar for the Day of the Dead. Families will have a chance to discover the Mexican traditions that surround Dia de Muertos. At the end of the workshop, the altars created will temporarily remain in the Kids’ Corner to be part of the mini-exhibition The coloured skeletons – Dia de muertos until November 5th, 2023.* This workshop is specially designed for families. *The altar will be returned once the mini-exhibition has ended, the week of November 11th.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTER – KIDS’ CORNER Free admission Ages 5 and up Child accompanied by an adult Bilingual |
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GUIDED TOUR OF THE EXHIBITION BREAKAWAYS AND WORKSHOPJoined by our animators, families will take a guided tour of the exhibition Breakaways by artist Andréanne Abbondanza-Bergeron, presented at the Stewart Hall Art Gallery from September 9th to October 22nd. After this tour adapted for the family, you will have the chance to create an artwork inspired by the exhibition. Presented as part of the Culture Days.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
1:30 p.m. in French 3:30 p.m. in English STEWART HALL ART GALLERY Free admission Ages 6 and up For the whole family Bilingual Reserve online:
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WHEN ART MEETS SCIENCEIn conjunction with Exposcience, come experiment with different art techniques to make colourful creations. Our animators will guide you through various experimentations that will become mini works of art. This workshop was specially designed for families.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12
1 to 5 p.m. STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTER Free admission Ages 6 and up Child accompanied by an adult Bilingual No reservation required Drop-in workshop |
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CHRISTMAS AT MULL HALLJoin us in the Kids’ Corner for a tour of the mini-exhibition Tartans & Pearls – MacLean fashion, presented from November 11th, 2023 to February 4th, 2024. You can then participate in a paper doll making workshop inspired by the exhibition. Little treats will be served. Families will also have the chance to participate in a holiday treasure hunt! This workshop was specially designed for families.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17
1:30 p.m. bilingual 3:30 p.m. bilingual STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTER – KIDS’ CORNER Free admission Ages 6 and up Child accompanied by an adult Reserve online:
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STORYTELLING IN ART
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STORYTELLING IN ART – DIA DE MUERTOSFollowing a lively and playful guided tour of the mini-exhibition The coloured skeletons – Dia de muertos, presented in the Kids’ Corner of the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre, participants will be transported by book readings specially selected for the occasion and will create their own artwork to take home. This workshop was specially designed for families.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
10 a.m. (Ages 3 to 5) 1 p.m. (Ages 6 to 10) STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTER – KIDS’ CORNER Free admission Child accompanied by an adult Bilingual Reserve online:
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CHILDREN'S SHOWS
Stewart Hall Cultural Centre: Reserve your passes through our online ticketing service: https://thepointofsale.com/
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LOVE LIONThis multidisciplinary show tells the story of King Plume, a kind and gentle-hearted lion who undertakes the creation of an army to conquer the world and prove that he is very sensitive, despite his huge size. One by one, the magic creatures of Camille St-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals introduce themselves to the king through giant singing and dancing puppets entirely made from recycled materials. Get ready to be transported into an enchanted universe where we can change the world by listening to each other and uniting! Presented by: Meute Monde
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
3 p.m. STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE Ages 2 to 8 Without words
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LE VOLEUR DE CITROUILLESCan you fly like a witch? Vadrouille, your favourite “scarecrow”, has failed in her patrol. She was supposed to keep an eye on Monsieur Latrimouille’s big pumpkin, destined for a delicious ratatouille. Vadrouille doesn’t want any trouble! With the children’s help, she hustles and hustles! OH-OH! Has the pumpkin been stolen by a thief? Presented by: La Petite Valise Théâtre
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
3 p.m. STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE Ages 2 to 7 In French |
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LE CHAT DU PÈRE NOËLSanta Claus lost his cat, Boule-de-neige, while he was out exercising his reindeer high up in the starry sky! Flocondoux, the elf, goes in search of his beloved cat and meets Perlinpinpin the magician. Unknowingly, Perlinpinpin has given the cat as a gift to his little niece Mirlitontaine… so there’s trouble ahead! Presented by: La Petite Valise Théâtre
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10
3 p.m. STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE Ages 2 to 7 In French |
KIDS' CORNER
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KIDS’ CORNER: Beat boredom!Your kids will have a great time discovering our fantastic selection of educational board games and puzzles to bust boredom and develop patience and concentration.
STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – 2nd floor Sunday to Wednesday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Thursday: 1 to 8 p.m. | Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
CULTURAL MEDIATION
For the complete listing of activities, please contact Véronique Juneau, 514-630-1220, ext. 1779, or veronique.juneau@pointe-claire.ca
SCHOOL PROGRAM |
From preschool to secondary school
The Stewart Hall Art Gallery offers guided tours of its exhibitions along with creative workshops for groups ranging from preschool (daycares, etc.), to secondary school. |
ADULT PROGRAM | GUIDED TOURS AND WORKSHOPS
The Stewart Hall Art Gallery offers guided tours and creative workshops for groups of different nature: college, university, seniors, and others. |
SPECIAL PROJECTS | The Stewart Hall Art Gallery also develops one-time special projects designed for and with our partners and members of the community. |
ART RENTAL AND SALES SERVICE
ART RENTAL AND SALES SERVICEBe original, rent an original! Information: 514 630-1220, ext. 1721, or amanda.johnston@pointe-claire.ca. STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – 2nd floor Sunday to Wednesday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Thursday: 1 to 8 p.m. | Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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BOUTIQUE
STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – 2nd floor
Sunday to Wednesday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Thursday: 1 to 8 p.m. | Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Information: 514-630-1220, ext. 1721, or amanda.johnston@pointe-claire.ca.
The Stewart Hall Art Gallery Boutique features high quality handmade crafts at affordable prices by artisans from Pointe-Claire and beyond. | ![]() ![]() |
THE 2023 MINI ART RENTAL COLLECTION
THE 2023 MINI ART RENTAL COLLECTIONDiscover the 2023 Mini Art Rental Collection, showing the talents of Pointe-Claire youth aged 12 and under. These inspirational artworks are available for rental or sale throughout the year. Proceeds from the 2023 Mini Art Rental Collection will be donated to the West Island Community Shares campaign in support of community groups that focus on the development of strong and resilient children. Sunday to Wednesday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Thursday: 1 to 8 p.m. | Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – 2nd floor |
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READING AND REFERENCE ROOM
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READING AND REFERENCE ROOMThe Stewart Hall Reading and Reference Room is a friendly space that is open to all free of charge. Come and discover the book collection, handmade items from the Boutique, and works of art from the Art Rental and Sales Service – or just enjoy a relaxing space that will awaken your curiosity.
STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – 2nd floor Sunday to Wednesday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Thursday: 1 to 8 p.m. | Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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KIDS’ CORNER : Beat boredom!Your kids will have a great time discovering our fantastic selection of educational board games and puzzles to bust boredom and develop patience and concentration.
STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – 2nd floor Sunday to Wednesday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Thursday: 1 to 8 p.m. | Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. | Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |