Culture Notes – Winter 2024
Worlds of discovery!
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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.
FREE ADMISSION
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 Guerin, Phuong Nguyen, Sarah Pupo, Bronson Smillie, Emma Welch CURATORS: Manel Benchabane, Anaïs Castro, Alice Ricciardi VERNISSAGE |
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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 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
THE CAREFULNESS AND THE BLADEPresented at the Stewart Hall Art Gallery as part of the second edition of the Post-Invisibles biennial, The carefulness and the blade explores the act of harvesting, and the connection to the territory and the living it fosters. Bringing together the delicate works of artists Annie France Leclerc, Anne-Marie Proulx and Vicky Sabourin, this exhibition curated by Marie-Hélène Durocher unfolds around notions of care, memory and the transmission of knowledge. ARTISTS: Annie France Leclerc, Anne-Marie Proulx, Vicky Sabourin CURATOR: Marie-Hélène Durocher PROJECT ROOM: Artist residence – Justine Skahan VERNISSAGE |
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STEWART HALL ART GALLERY
February 24 to April 21, 2024 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. |
THE CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ART BIENNIAL, 7TH EDITION – CREATION STORIESThe Stewart Hall Art Gallery welcomes the 7th edition of the Contemporary Native Art Biennial. Organized by a collective of four curators, each of whom will represent a geographical and cultural zone determined by one of the cardinal points: Lori Beavis will represent the South and Centre, Emma Hassencahl-Perley the East, Jake Kimble the West, and Teresa Vander Meer-Chassé the North. CURATORS: Lori Beavis, Emma Hassencahl-Perley, Jake Kimble, Teresa Vander Meer-Chassé VERNISSAGE |
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STEWART HALL ART GALLERY
April 27 to June 23, 2024 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. Summer schedule (starting in June) Sunday to Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday: 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday: closed during the months of June, July and August |
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: JUSTINE SKAHANJustine Skahan’s work examines the idea of home and the role that property can play at the heart of our human relationships. In response to the exhibition The carefulness and the blade, Justine Skahan question the social role that our yards and gardens can play in urban environments, and the importance of nature to our individual and collective psyche. In residence in the Project Room during the first weeks of the exhibition, she will work on new creations echoing these concerns. ARTIST: Justine Skahan |
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PROJECT ROOM – STEWART HALL ART GALLERY
END OF FEBRUARY TO END OF MARCH 2024 |
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
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
OUTDOOR EXHIBITION: ANAHITA NOROUZIArtist 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 STEWART PARK |
DEMYSTIFYING ART
DEMYSTIFYING ART – ROUND TABLE LES PLUS BEAUX CAUCHEMARS / CRUEL TO BE KINDWith current painting practices at the crossroads of painting and sculpture, artists Pardiss Amerian, James Gardner and Sarah Pupo navigate the intersections of various aesthetic structures and ideals. The three artists will discuss their formal and discursive treatment of painting, influenced by art history and driven by the desire to animate and invent their own pictorial language. With Pardiss Amerian, James Gardner and Sarah Pupo |
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17
10 a.m. In English Free admission STEWART HALL ART GALLERY |
DEMYSTIFYING ART – FROM SEA TO STUDIOBoth carried by the salt air of the Îles de la Madeleine during two consecutive artist residencies in 2020 and 2021, artists Vicky Sabourin and Justine Skahan reflect on the place of nature in their work and how it is transposed into their studio practice. Vicky Sabourin is a multidisciplinary artist. In The carefulness and the blade, she presents an installation reminiscent of a cabinet of curiosities, bringing together ceramic pieces and a collection of objects from nature. Justine Skahan’s work in painting and drawing examines the idea of home and the role that property can play at the heart of our human relationships. She will be the artist-in-residence in the Project Room of the Stewart Hall Art Gallery from the end of February to the end of March. With Vicky Sabourin and Justine Skahan |
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
10 a.m. Bilingual Free admission STEWART HALL ART GALLERY |
DEMYSTIFYING ART – CREATION STORIESJoin us for a conversation with Lori Beavis, one of the four curators of the 2024 BACA exhibition to learn more about the exhibition and the curatorial thematic of creation stories. Lori Beavis is an independent curator, art educator and art historian, and the Executive Director of Centre d’art daphne, the first Indigenous artist-run centre in Tiohtià:ke/ Mooniyang/ Montreal. With Lori Beavis |
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
10 a.m. In English Free admission STEWART HALL ART GALLERY |
TRAVEL LECTURES
TRAVEL LECTURE: BRAZILCity and nature, this is what this conference offers you. The Iguaçu Falls is in the heart of the tropical forest, it has belonged to UNESCO since 1984. The beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro at the top of Corcovado, a granite peak, is a well-known place along with its Christ the Redeemer, its famous Copacabana beach and its magnificent Carnaval. Sao Paulo is the largest city in the country and is also the economic capital of the country. Presented by Les Conférenciers du voyage, with Pierre Gagnon |
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22
7 p.m. In English STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
TRAVEL LECTURE: PARIS ET SES MUSÉES, UNE AVENTURE UNIQUEMore than just a walk through the City of Lights, this lecture presents the world’s most sumptuous museums: the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Centre Pompidou, not forgetting the Musée Picasso, the Musée Rodin, the Fondation Louis-Vuitton and the Grand Palais, which boasts a unique collection of works by Gustave Courbet. The lecturer will stop off at the Grande bibliothèque François-Mitterand and make a special stop at the Cité des sciences de la ville de Paris. Presented by Vincent Arseneau, art historian and lecturer |
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
7 p.m. In French STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
CINÉ-ART
CINÉ-ART – GEOGRAPHIES OF SOLITUDEGeographies of Solitude is an immersion into the rich ecosystem of Sable Island, guided by naturalist and environmentalist Zoe Lucas who has lived over 40 years on this remote sliver of land in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean. Zoe leads us among wild horses, seals and bugs, through peaks, valleys, roots, sands, weathers, seasons and stars. The intangible is evoked with hidden sounds and vanishing light. Much like a field book, the film tracks its protagonist’s labor to collect, clean and document marine litter that persistently washes up on the island shores. DIRECTOR: Jacquelyn Mills |
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
7 p.m. In English with French subtitles Free admission READING AND REFERENCE ROOM |
ADULT WORKSHOP
WATER-BASED MEDIA WORKSHOP
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31
1:30 p.m. Bilingual Free admission STEWART HALL ART GALLERY |
PAINT YOUR OWN BACKYARD!Join our artist-in-residence, Justine Skahan, for a painting workshop. Using photos of your backyard, balcony or patio, you’ll learn techniques for painting and drawing this semi-intimate outdoor space, which in many ways can be a reflection of your personality. With Justine Skahan |
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
1:30 p.m. Bilingual Free admission STEWART HALL ART GALLERY |
Annie France Leclerc, Installation dans la Vrille Mobile, Vrille Art Actuel, 2023, photo : Audrey Mainguy |
NATURE WALK AND CREATIVE WORKSHOP WITH PLANT-BASED INKJoin Annie France Leclerc, artist of the exhibition The carefulness and the blade, for a walk in Stewart Park to observe life and to gather plants in a respectful way. Using plant inks created by the artist and your own plant discoveries in the park, you’ll then be invited to make your own creation. With Annie France Leclerc |
THURSDAY, APRIL 18
1:30 p.m. Bilingual Free admission STEWART HALL ART GALLERY |
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: JUSTINE SKAHANJustine Skahan’s work examines the idea of home and the role that property can play at the heart of our human relationships. In response to the exhibition The carefulness and the blade, Justine Skahan question the social role that our yards and gardens can play in urban environments, and the importance of nature to our individual and collective psyche. In residence in the Project Room during the first weeks of the exhibition, she will work on new creations echoing these concerns. ARTIST: Justine Skahan |
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PROJECT ROOM – STEWART HALL ART GALLERY
END OF FEBRUARY TO END OF MARCH 2024 |
EARTH DAY 2024
WOODCritic’s Award Best of Children’s performances for season 2021-2022. Csaba Raduly and Pavla Mano, creation, performance; Pavla Mano, puppets |
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
3 p.m. Age 4 and up Presented by Puzzle Theatre Stewart Hall Cultural Centre |
GRAND CONCERTS
Saint-Joachim Church – 2 Sainte-Anne Avenue
Concerts at 8 p.m. Doors open around 7:15 p.m.
Tickets: Purchase your tickets or your season subscription through our online ticketing service: https://thepointofsale.com/
Subscription to the three Grand Concerts
ENSEMBLE CAPRICE: VIVALDI AND THE BAROQUE NOMADSThe ecstatic music of traditional Eastern European dances had a great impact on Baroque composers such as Antonio Vivaldi, the legendary 18th century Italian composer who was inspired by the frenzied rhythms and heartbreaking melodies of his anonymous nomadic colleagues. Our program puts the fascinating music of the Uhrovska collection (1730) in dialogue with the concertos of Antonio Vivaldi, a high-flying encounter that makes you want to move your legs and dance! Matthias Maute, Sophie Larivière, recorder, flute; Lucie Ringuette, Karin Cuellar, baroque violin; Pemi Paull, viola; Susie Napper, cello; David Jacques, baroque guitar; Miguel Medina, percussion; Reuven Rothman, double bass |
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9
8 p.m. CLASSICAL Tickets: $20 (or $12 for seniors and students)
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ASTOR PIAZZOLLA – PORT OF CALL: BUENOS AIRES: BESSETTE, DJOKIC, DOMINGUEZ TRIOAstor Piazzolla – Port of call Buenos Aires is a whole Piazzolla program recorded by the trio in December 2021. The year 2021 marked the 100th anniversary of Astor Piazzolla’s birth. The trio is delighted to continue the centennial celebrations by sharing the unforgettable works of this one-of-a-kind composer. Louise Bessette, piano; Marc Djokic, violin; Chloé Dominguez, cello
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FRIDAY, APRIL 5
8 p.m. CLASSICAL Tickets : $20 (or $12 for seniors and students)
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L’ORCHESTRE METROPOLITAIN: UNDER MARCANO’S SUNIn 2020, Glass Marcano’s life changed overnight. She went from selling fruit in Venezuela to participating in the major conducting competition La Maestra in Paris, where she won over the jury and brought home the Orchestra Prize. This major turning point is illustrated in this two-part program. First, her roots can be found in the works of South American composers and poets. Then, she tackles Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, the piece that helped make her famous when she conducted it at the final round of the 2021 Victoires de la Musique. Glass Marcano, conductor; Victor Andrés Trelles Turgeon, narrator Program:
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THURSDAY MAY 16
8 p.m. CLASSICAL Tickets: $24 (or $18 for seniors and students)
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SUNDAY RENDEZ-VOUS
Stewart Hall Cultural Centre
Stewart Hall Cultural Centre: Reserve your passes through our online ticketing service: https://thepointofsale.com/
ARIANE RACICOT TRIO: ENVOLÉERecipient of the title of Revelation Radio-Canada for 2022-23, pianist Ariane Racicot offers a unique solo show featuring original compositions from her debut album, Envolée, as well as brand new material, illustrating her stories, passions, and moods. Her modern jazz language blends with elements of classical, Latin, and metal music to form a unique style. It reflects the spirit, energy, and expressive power of this young Montreal artist. Ariane Racicot, piano; Antoine Rochefort, electric bass; Guillaume Picard, drums |
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4
3 p.m. JAZZ STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
TRIBUTE TO CLAUDE BOLLINGFlute, piano, double bass, and percussion join forces for a delightful chamber music concert featuring melodies, sometimes classical, sometimes jazzy, from the collection by French jazz pianist, conductor, composer (including film music) and arranger Claude Bolling! Jean-Philippe Tanguay, flute; Jonathan Turgeon, piano; Richard Capolla, double bass; François Saint-Jean, drums |
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11
3 p.m. JAZZ STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
DUO DRUGOVA-BROEKAERT: AROUND LILI BOULANGERThis concert explores the world of the French composer Lili Boulanger (1893-1918) through a program for piano and violin. Musical performance alternates with commentaries illuminating the close ties that developed between Lili Boulanger and the composers who intersected with her world, such as Debussy, Fauré, Bacewicz and Piazzolla. By bringing together all these great artists into the same musical moment, we reimagine a 20th century French salon, where women had their place as much as men. How far would Lili’s destiny have taken her if illness had not taken her away at the tender age of twenty-four? Uliana Drugova, violin; Michel-Alexandre Broekaert, piano |
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18
3 p.m. CLASSICAL STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE
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CARL MAYOTTE QUINTETTE : CARNAVALCarl Mayotte and his group deliver a magical concert where solos and virtuoso flights follow one another as in an action film that would keep you awake on the end of your chair. One of the great goals of the young jazzman is to democratize jazz by creating a concert where communication and the exchange of energy with the public are essential. Sometimes complex, melodic, or even nostalgic, the music played by Revelation Jazz Radio-Canada and its band leaves no one indifferent. Carl Mayotte, bass, composition; Gabriel Cyr, guitar; Damien-Jade Cyr, saxophone; Francis Grégoire, keyboard; Stéphane Chamberland, drums
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25
3 p.m. JAZZ STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
LES ŒUFS DE POUSSE-POUSSEHave you ever lost something you were supposed to keep? “Pitpiiiiiiiit!” Poussin Pousse-Pousse is very upset. The basket of chocolate eggs he was supposed to look after for Maman Poulette has disappeared! If only he hadn’t been distracted by the lovely birdsong of the fantasy forest… if only he hadn’t been too curious, too! His friend Lapidoux sets out to find the sweet, precious treasure. But everyone knows that the greatest chocolate fondue lover is none other than the dragon Kaldor. Kaldor, the one who always thinks he’s the biggest and strongest!
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SUNDAY, MARCH 10
3 p.m. STEWART HALL Ages 2 to 7 Presented by La petite valise théâtre |
IRISH TREEFor over 10 years now, this Celtic trio has embodied the best of Irish music and song in Quebec. With their drinkable songs, intoxicating rhythms, festive energy and noble Celtic colour, Irish Tree offers you a show that will take you on a journey and recreate the atmosphere of an Irish pub. Join this celebration of Quebec’s Irish roots with Irish Tree!
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SUNDAY, MARCH 17
3 p.m. WORLD MUSIC STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
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BETH MCKENNA: BEYOND HEREPrix Opus Laureate for “Jazz Concert of the Year” and 2019 finalist for the Grand Prix TD (Montreal International Jazz Festival), Beth McKenna is considered one of the most versatile artists on the Montreal jazz scene. At the crossroads between jazz fusion and rock, McKenna’s newest work, Beyond Here, highlights current and future global crises, and decisions made by others that affect our lives. |
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
3 p.m. JAZZ STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE
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ADAM KARCH – SOME AWKWARD COUNTRY AHEADAlthough Adam Karch is from Montreal, his music embodies the spirit of Americana like a scenic ride across the great plains. He plays a hybrid acoustic blues that consists of precise finger-picking that recalls players such as RL Burnside, Mississippi John Hurt and Kelly Joe Phelps. Karch made his way to the IBC (International Blues Challenge) in Memphis back in January 2023 to come home with a win in the “Best Guitarist solo/duo” category. Some Awkward Country Ahead, his sixth album, features 10 all-SOLO songs that showcase not only Karch’s incredible and wide-ranging talents as a guitarist and vocalist but also his abilities as a composer. A must-see for blues fans! Adam Karch, vocals, guitar |
SUNDAY, APRIL 7
3 p.m. BLUES STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
BLANCHE BAILLARGEON: LE NIDThe heart of Le Nid is the abundance of music composed by double bassist and singer Blanche Baillargeon to describe the forest’s rustle, the birds’ flight, and the landscape’s light. Lifted by a lyrical and rich sound, poems settle on quiet tunes, lush melodies tell their stories. LE NID is a sumptuous and fragile concert, alive as desire. Blanche Baillargeon, double bass, lead vocals; Chantale Morin, piano; Sacha Daoud, drums, percussion; Guillaume Bourque, clarinet, bass clarinet; Alex Dodier, flute and effects |
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
3 p.m. JAZZ STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE
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MIKE PAUL DUOMike Paul is a Nutshimiulnu singer-songwriter born in Mashteuiatsh on the shores of Pekuakamit. Winner of two Indigenous Superstars Awards 2022 in the category of best folk rock and best Indigenous language album, Ashuapmushuan. Nominated for the Native American Music Awards in 2022, as well as the Canadian Folk Music Awards and the Indigenous Music Awards in 2019. Mike is an active figure on the Aboriginal music scene. Mike Paul, vocals, guitar, tambourine; Frédérique Désautels, mandolin, guitar |
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
3 p.m. INTIMATE CONCERT STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
MARGARET LITTLE & SYLVAIN BERGERON: THE VIOLA DA GAMBA AND THE ARCHLUTE SHARE FOLLIESLong-time close collaborators Margaret Little and Sylvain Bergeron introduce you to two very popular instruments of the 16th and 17th centuries: the archlute, with its plucked strings and refined timbres, and the viola da gamba, with its deep and soft tones. You will be amazed by the sound of these early instruments and by the incomparable richness of the works performed. Margaret Little, viola da gamba; Sylvain Bergeron, archlute |
SUNDAY, MAY 5
3 p.m. CLASSICAL STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
PULSART TRIOA 2021 winner of the Grand Prix de la Relève Festi Jazz of Rimouski, Pulsart Trio draws its inspiration from bebop, funk, and classical music to offer a unique experience, featuring some unusual instruments (vibraphone, Hammond B3). A long list of influences contributes to their creative universe, such as: Snarky Puppy, Jimmy Smith, Chick Corea, Emerson, Lake & Palmer as well as great classical composers like Schoenberg and Bach. Chaos, timelessness, nature and space are some of the main themes that contribute to the creative universe of Pulsart Trio. Jérémie Carrier, vibraphone; Olivier Madore-Millette, organ; Simon Beauséjour-Boudreault, drums |
SUNDAY, MAY 12
3 p.m. JAZZ STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
BARBARA KANERATONNI DIABO: URBAN NATUREFor the past 25 years, Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo has been evolving as a dancer and choreographer. A native of the Kanien’keha:ka (Mohawk) nation of Kahnawake, she is artistic director of A’nó:wara Dance Theatre and a virtuoso hoop dancer. Her dancing combines pow-wow, Haudenosaunee and contemporary styles. This gifted artist acts as a bridge between her people and society as a whole: with her, people’s awareness is broadened, opening the door to new possibilities. Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo, dance, choreography; Daniela Carmona, Victoria May, Olivier Koomsatira, Sonik Boom, Sam Ojeda, performers; Nina Segalowitz, vocals |
SUNDAY, MAY 19
3 p.m. DANCE STEWART PARK (Weather permitting)
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FRIDAY NIGHT CABARET
Stewart Hall Cultural Centre – Reserve your passes through our online ticketing service: https://thepointofsale.com/
L’ENSEMBLE DANIEL BELLEGARDE: PASTOURELLEBack on stage, percussionist, composer, arranger, and archivist Daniel Bellegarde presents Pastourelle, the second album in his trilogy of Haitian roots and Celtic and Brazilian musical influences. The show offers a journey through time and a personal and contemporary vision of this music, enhanced by original compositions. Winner of the Global Music Awards 2022 in the United States. Daniel Bellegarde, percussion; Sasha Daoud, drums, vocals; Fritz Pageot, bass, vocals; Philippe Laraque, guitar, banjo, vocals; Michel Dubeau, flutes; Rodrigo Simoes, cavaquinho, bandolim, vocals |
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
7:30 p.m. WORLD MUSIC STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE
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CONNIE KALDOR CELEBRATES 45 YEARS OF FOLK!Connie Kaldor, singer-songwriter, and women’s music pioneer, is celebrating 45 years in show business this year with her upcoming 18th album, Keep Going! She began her career in folk music as part of the Canadian wave alongside artists like Stan Rogers and Valdy. Armed with her enormous stage presence, her unforgettable melodies, and her emotional depth as a songwriter, Connie became a headline act on the festival circuit. In collaboration with: Festival de la Voix Connie Kaldor, vocals, piano guitar; Aleksi Kaldor; vocals, violin, mandolin; Gabriel Kaldor, vocals, cajon; Paul Kaldor, vocals, guitar, bass |
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
7:30 p.m. FOLK STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
AFTERNOON OF MUSIC AT LA BAIE-DE-VALOIS
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre
Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre: Reserve your passes through our online ticketing service: https://thepointofsale.com/
MANELA : ÉPHÉMÈREViolinist Marie Neige Lavigne invites you to discover her original compositions with her group Manela. The group’s simple melodies create an opportunity for improvisation and creativity among each musician, all while being supported by a strong drum part. The strengths of each form an exhilarating whole for both musicians and listeners. Within her compositions, one can detect African and Indian influences within a jazz setting. Marie Neige uses musical language to define space-time and to explore freedom. Marie Neige Lavigne, composition, violin; Bernard Falaise, guitar; Jean Félix Mailloux, double bass; Pierre Tanguay, drums |
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
3 p.m. JAZZ BAIE-DE-VALOIS NAUTICAL CENTRE |
QUATUOR POLYMNIE: FROM VIVALDI TO THE BEATLESThe quartet is made up of four of Montreal’s most experienced and talented musicians. Discover a whole range of emotions, using the different instrumental techniques specific to each instrument. Hear the Quartet perform works from the classical Baroque and Romantic repertoire. A jewel of chamber music! Works from: Haendel, Vivaldi, Mozart, Lennon & McCartney Marie-Josée Arpin, violin; Amina Myriam Tébini, viola; Laurence Leclerc, cello; Jean-Philippe Tanguay, flute
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THURSDAY, APRIL 25
3 p.m. CLASSICAL BAIE-DE-VALOIS NAUTICAL CENTRE |
EARTH DAY 2024
WOODCritic’s Award Best of Children’s performances for season 2021-2022. Csaba Raduly and Pavla Mano, creation, performance; Pavla Mano, puppets |
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
3 p.m. Age 4 and up Presented by Puzzle Theatre STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
MINI-EXHIBITIONS
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. Sunday to Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Thursday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Friday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Holiday schedule: Closed December 24, 25, 26 and 31, 2023, and January 1 and 2, 2024 Open December 22 and 23, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and December 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
UNTIL FEBRUARY 11, 2024
STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – KIDS’ CORNER Free admission In collaboration with Le Grand Costumier
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MINI-EXHIBITION: THE 2024 MINI ART RENTAL COLLECTIONThe Stewart Hall Art Gallery presents the fourth edition of the MiNi Art Rental Collection! Come and discover over 50 artworks, carefully selected by a jury, showcasing the talents of Pointe-Claire children aged 12 and under. Following this exhibition at the Kids’ Corner, the artworks will be available for rent or for sale at the Cultural Centre, for a period of one year. Proceeds from the sale or rental of artworks from the 2024 MiNi Art Rental Collection will be donated to the Propulsé par les jeunes, pour les jeunes campaign, run by Partage-Action de l’Ouest-de-l’Île, in support of community groups emphasizing the development of strong, resilient children. This project was made possible thanks to the financial support of the Amis de Stewart Hall. VERNISSAGE Sunday to Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Thursday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Friday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
FEBRUARY 17 TO MARCH 16, 2024
STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – KIDS’ CORNER Free admission
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MINI-EXHIBITION: PREHISTORIC CREATURES FROM THE ST. LAWRENCEWith the help of a series of illustrations from artist and scientific communicator Martin PM, and the description from scientific author Patrick Couture, discover aquatic creatures who might have lived in the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre’s backyard during the prehistoric era. Sunday to Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Thursday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Friday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer schedule (starting in June) Sunday to Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday: 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday: closed during the months of June, July and August |
FROM MARCH 23 TO JUNE 23, 2024
STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – KIDS’ CORNER Free admission |
FAMILY ART WORKSHOPS
Children and parents discover the pleasure of art as they create objects related to the themes of ongoing exhibitions
DROP-IN WORKSHOP IN THE KID’S CORNER: MINI ART RENTAL EDITIONThe Art Gallery is calling on all budding artists to submit an artwork for the 2024 collection! In the afternoons of January 3 until January 5 you will have at your disposal the required format of papers and/or medium, a variety of materials and an animator to guide your inspiration. Once your work is complete, the kids can bring their artwork home and submit it with the help of a parent. For more information regarding MiNi Art Rental, please visit the Web page. This workshop is specifically designed for families.
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From Wednesday, January 3, to Friday, January 5, 2024
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Age 12 and under Child accompanied by an adult Bilingual Free admission STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTER – KIDS’ CORNER Drop-in workshop, no reservation required. |
LET’S PAINT!Led by our animators, you will take a guided tour of the exhibition Cruel to be Kind and create an artwork inspired by the artworks exhibited. This workshop is specifically designed for families. |
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4
From 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 6 and up Child accompanied by an adult. Bilingual Free admission STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTER – SALON MACLEAN |
GENTLE CREATION IN THE KIDS’ CORNERAn artistic morning in the Kid’s Corner designed specifically for children with special needs and their families. A series of three art workshops will be offered and animated in a friendly and calm environment. |
MONDAY, MARCH 4
From 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ages 5 to 10 years old Child accompanied by an adult. Bilingual Free admission STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – KID’S CORNER |
DRAW YOUR WINTER BACKYARD WITH JUSTINE SKAHANAccompanied by our artist in residence, Justine Skahan, take part in a creative afternoon. This workshop was specially designed for families. |
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
From 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 6 to 12 years old Child accompanied by an adult. Bilingual Free admission STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – SALON MACLEAN |
NATURE WALK AND CREATIVE WORKSHOP WITH PLANT-BASED INKJoin Annie France Leclerc, artist of the exhibition The carefulness and the blade, for a walk in Stewart Park to observe life and to gather plants in a respectful way. Using plant-based inks created by the artist and your own plant discoveries in the park, you’ll then be invited to make your own creation. With Annie France Leclerc |
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
1:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up Child accompanied by an adult. Bilingual Free admission STEWART HALL ART GALLERY |
PREHISTORIC CREATURES FROM THE ST. LAWRENCEFollowing a lively and playful guided tour of the Prehistoric Creatures from the St. Lawrence mini-exhibition, participants will make their very own prehistoric creature fossil learning about creatures who might have lived in Stewart Park millions of years ago. This workshop was specially designed for families.
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SUNDAY, MAY 5
1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 6 to 12 years old Child accompanied by an adult. Bilingual Free admission STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – COIN JEUNESSE
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STORYTELLING IN ART
STORYTELLING IN ART: PREHISTORIC CREATURES FROM THE SAINT-LAURENTFollowing a lively and playful guided tour of the mini-exhibition, Prehistoric Creatures from the Saint-Laurent, 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. |
SATURDAY, APRIL 6
10 a.m. (Ages 3 to 5) 1 p.m. (Ages 6 to 10) Child accompanied by an adult. Bilingual Free admission STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – KID’S CORNER Reservation online |
CHILDREN'S SHOWS
Stewart Hall Cultural Centre: Reserve your passes through our online ticketing service: https://thepointofsale.com/
CIRK’ALORS !Miniature circus for the do-it-all clown! In a circular space reminiscent of a miniature circus, a clown opens the doors of his big top. The performance rivals the humour, the excess here is in the very small, and everything finally becomes possible. Cirk’Alors ! takes spectators on a journey where circus codes are revisited. Come closer… but beware of the tiger all the same! Thomas Niess, artist |
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28
3 p.m. Age 3 and up Circus show for the family Without words STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
SPRING BREAK 2024
GENTLE CREATION IN THE KIDS’ CORNERAn artistic morning in the Kid’s Corner designed specifically for children with special needs and their families. A series of three art workshops will be offered and animated in a friendly and calm environment. |
MONDAY, MARCH 4
From 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ages 5 to 10 years old Child accompanied by an adult. Bilingual Free admission STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – KID’S CORNER |
RECORDERS ON THE RUNJoin the recorders on the run for a lap around the track that will take your breath away. Ready, set, go! Vincent Lauzer, Marie-Laurence Primeau, Alexa Raine-Wright, Caroline Tremblay, recorders |
TUESDAY, MARCH 5
10 a.m. For the whole family Age 3 and up In English A Jeunesses Musicales Canada co-production with Flûte-Alors! STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
LES ŒUFS DE POUSSE-POUSSEHave you ever lost something you were supposed to keep? “Pitpiiiiiiiit!” Poussin Pousse-Pousse is very upset. The basket of chocolate eggs he was supposed to look after for Maman Poulette has disappeared! If only he hadn’t been distracted by the lovely birdsong of the fantasy forest… if only he hadn’t been too curious, too! His friend Lapidoux sets out to find the sweet, precious treasure. But everyone knows that the greatest chocolate fondue lover is none other than the dragon Kaldor. Kaldor, the one who always thinks he’s the biggest and strongest!
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SUNDAY, MARCH 10
3 p.m. Ages 2 to 7 Presented by La petite valise théâtre STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE |
DRAW YOUR WINTER BACKYARD WITH JUSTINE SKAHANAccompanied by our artist in residence, Justine Skahan, take part in a creative afternoon. |
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
From 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 6 to 12 years old Child accompanied by an adult. Bilingual Free admission STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – SALON MACLEAN |
KIDS' CORNER
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 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Thursday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Friday, 1 p.m. 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. 1772, 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! The Art Rental Service and Sales Service offers high quality artworks for rent or sale for a nominal monthly fee. View the collection online at www.www.pointe-claire.ca/en/art-rental/ or stop by to appreciate the artworks in person. 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. |
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 2024 MINI ART RENTAL COLLECTION
2024 MINI ART RENTAL COLLECTIONThe Stewart Hall Art Gallery presents the fourth edition of the MiNi Art Rental Collection! Come and discover over 50 artworks, carefully selected by a jury, showcasing the talents of Pointe-Claire children aged 12 and under. Following this exhibition at the Kids’ Corner, the artworks will be available for rent or for sale at the Cultural Centre, for a period of one year. Proceeds from the sale or rental of artworks from the 2024 MiNi Art Rental Collection will be donated to the Propulsé par les jeunes, pour les jeunes campaign, run by Partage-Action de l’Ouest-de-l’Île, in support of community groups emphasizing the development of strong, resilient children. This project was made possible thanks to the financial support of the Amis de Stewart Hall. STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE – 2ND FLOOR VERNISSAGE Sunday to Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Thursday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Friday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
READING AND REFERENCE ROOM
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. |
KID’S CORNER: Chase away boredom!Your children will have lots of fun discovering our fantastic selection of board games and educational puzzles to banish boredom and develop patience and concentration. STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTER – 2ND FLOOR Sunday to Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Thursday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Friday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |