Sports, food, culture and a big open-air exhibition will have Montreal buzzing
MONTREAL, May 31, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - June is shaping up to be a festive month with all the celebrations taking place for Montreal's 375th anniversary. One of the outdoor features on the program is Balade pour la Paix: an Open-air Museum, a cultural coming-together of nations that will present 72 works that deliver a message of peace and embody the universal values that inspired Expo67. Sports fans and cycling enthusiasts will be delighted with the special edition of the traditional Tour de l'Île for the 375th, complete with a mobile exhibit of memorable cycling moments in Montreal. Foodies will be thrilled to learn that the food trucks will be back in Olympic Park for the city's flagship street food event, First Fridays, starting June 2 on the Terrasse du 375e.
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Symphony for Montréal
A unique auditory and visual experience hosted by Kent Nagano, the OSM and Moment Factory. Maestro Kent Nagano and the OSM invite you to an out-of-the-ordinary symphonic experience, the fruit of a collaboration between the internationally heralded young Canadian composer, Samy Moussa, and the equally world-renowned multimedia entertainment studio Moment Factory, to create a unique new work celebrating Montreal's 375th anniversary. The program will be completed by the stirring "New World" Symphony composed by Anton Dvorak, a work full of promise that bridges the past and the future.
May 31, June 1 and 2 – Maison Symphonique de Montréal
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/symphonie-montrealaise-8/
First Fridays - Terrasse du 375e
First Fridays, the star event of Montreal's street food scene, is back at the Esplanade Financière Sun Life at the Olympic Park for a sixth consecutive year. Boasting more than 50 food trucks, it's the biggest gathering of its kind in Canada. Don't miss this open-air must, which happens on the first Friday of the month from May to October, inclusively. Last year, more than 120,000 people showed up! First Fridays also features live music, wine and cold beer, as well as activities for the whole family—in short, a place for mingling and entertainment. Over the years, the event has become the perfect place to meet for summer drinks with friends, a first date or a family outing. It's a one-of-a-kind get-together that offers a genuine feast for the senses. What are you waiting for? Say goodbye to downtown and head to the Stadium to party!
June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1 and October 6 - Esplanade Financière Sun Life at the Olympic Park
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/les-premiers-vendredis-terrasse-du-375e-631/
Tour de l'Île de Montréal
Gear up this Sunday, in the heart of the city, with the rhythm of the bicycle, the party and the 375 years of Montreal. Let us find ourselves in the street with friends and family to live a different urban experience - seeing and occupying space for two-wheeled vehicles. During the Tour de l'Île, let us take the opportunity to express our love for Montreal, a city where biking is a lifestyle.
June 4 – Departure at avenue du Parc
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/tour-de-lile-de-montreal-654/
La Balade pour la Paix: An Open-Air Museum
Sherbrooke Street turns into an open-air museum, inviting everyone to join in a walk for peace through 72 works of art reflecting the spirit of Expo67.
Created by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, this major international art exhibition will showcase 72 works carrying a message of peace and reflecting the universal values of humanism, tolerance and openness that inspired the creation of Expo67. In addition to commemorating the 50th anniversary of Expo67 as well as Montréal's 375th, this open-air exhibit will, in addition, mark Canada's 150th.
June 5 to October 29 – On Sherbrooke St., between the Museum of Fine Arts and the McCord Museum
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/la-balade-pour-la-paix-un-musee-a-ciel-ouvert-40/
Les Soirées ART - CULTURE Autochtones 375e
Since 2010, the Soirées ART-CULTURE Autochtones – indigenous art and culture nights – have provided a meeting place for indigenous s and non-indigenous Quebecers. Organized by UQAM's First Nations Circle (CPNUQAM), the evenings have a fun, relaxed atmosphere, far removed from formal political discourse, and focus instead on community and art. The evenings are intended to inspire reflection, sharing and mutual respect, and have become essential monthly gatherings. To mark Montreal's 375th anniversary, the CPNUQAM is hosting a special edition, with Montreal-based indigenous artists hosting non-indigenous artists.
June 1st, September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th – L'Escalier
http://staging.375mtl.com/en/programming/les-soirees-art-culture-autochtones-375e-298/
La Grande Tournée
A major 375th event, La Grande Tournée, presented by Cirque Éloize, will be travelling from one end of the city to the other all summer long to celebrate its history and its people. It will give everyone who loves Montreal the chance to discover the city's charms and secrets, celebrate with their families and get to know their neighbours. The fun will also spill out onto an adjacent street or back alley where other events also await.
From June 2-4 – Roxboro-Pierrefonds
From June 9-11 – Lachine
From June 16-18 – Saint-Laurent
From June 23-25 – Verdun
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/la-grande-tournee-39
MTL Soundwalks
MTL Soundwalks is a podcast series that tells stories of the history and current population of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Cote-des-Neiges. Users will explore neighborhood buildings, local landmarks, laneways, and parks, all the while hearing captivating stories of the boroughs' settlers and history, as well as current residents, merchants, writers, musicians, and the fascinating people who make up Notre-Dame-de-Grace et Côte-des-Neiges boroughs. Professionally produced, with rich soundscapes, these podcasts celebrate these diverse boroughs through fascinating characters and great storytelling.
From June 1 to December 31 – Throughout Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Cote-des-Neiges
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/parcours-sonores-mtl-194/
LaSalle d'hier à aujourd'hui
Three shows and three unique venues for a summer of festivities. Performances featuring diverse, local artists and renowned Quebec artists.
Starting June 1 – Parc de l'aqueduc, Moulin Fleming, belvédère du parc des Rapides
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/lasalle-dhier-a-aujourdhui-216/
Tricotés serrés
The Immigrant Committee, in collaboration with Ève-Marie Langevin, artist-performer and "the people's knitter", will create cultural exchange workshops based around a collective knitting project. Throughout the project, the themes of living together and the creation of stronger, in will be discussed. The sections of the collective knitting project will be assembled in Saint-Laurent's public square (to be inaugurated in June 2017) and will thus serve as an element of public decoration. The public will be invited to add ornaments at the inauguration.
June - Saint-Laurent public square, at the corner of Décarie blvd. and Édouard-Laurin
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/tricotes-serres-195/
Espace Vu
Espace Vu is an intimate, cinematic structure that offers projections as well as diverse activities. It also has motion sensors that trigger light effects onto the structure and sounds activated by the presence and proximity of people walking in the park. Its design makes it possible to stage events each summer in a different borough's venue.
From June to September – Parc de la Promenade Bellerive
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/espace-vu-188/
The Shape of Things to Come
This exhibit celebrates Habitat 67, the revolutionary housing complex designed by architect Moshe Safdie. The show also presents a series of subsequent projects designed by the architect and directly inspired by Habitat 67.
June 1to August 13 – UQAM's Design Centre
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/habitat-67-vers-lavenir-605/
Indigenous Contemporary Scene: « JE ME SOUVIENS »
Seven performance-based interventions performed by Indigenous artists living in either Kahnawake or Tiotiá:ke (Montreal). Seven propositions to assert, expose and deconstruct the myth of reconciliation. From the impacts of colonial policies to self-reconstruction, these artists offer a sensitive, astute and often raw view of these questions.
June 1 and 2 – Théâtre La Licorne
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/scene-contemporaine-autochtone-je-me-souviens-644
Halte 3
Halte 3 will transform three public spaces in the Villeray-St-Michel-Parc-Extension boroughs. Three festive spaces, three original art installations, and a series of eventful and surprising gatherings that will celebrate Montréal's 375th anniversary.
June 2 – Place de la Gare Jean-Talon http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/halte-3-141/
June 3 – Parc Sandro-Pertini http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/halte-3-232/
June 4 – Parc Victorien-Pesant http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/halte-3-233/
Celebrating Heritage with the Ecomuseum
Discover the community's heritage and celebrate some of our history's important anniversaries: Montreal's 375th, Garneau School's centennial, Bain Généreux's 90th and Saint-Jacques Market's 145th. The celebrations will consist in: an exhibition stand on local history & heritage, entertainment for all ages and street circuits in the neighbourhood; all in a festive and musical atmosphere
June 2, 3, 10, 17, 25 and July 2 – Écomusée du fier monde, Saint-Jacques Market, Garneau School
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/celebrons-le-patrimoine-avec-l8217ecomusee-191/
The Grand Ceremony of Sagabone
Montréal has every reason to be proud of playing a pivotal role in the oldest peace treaty signed with the First Nations of North America in 1701. On June 3, the Grand Ceremony of Sagabone gives people a chance to celebrate the alliance forged between our Montreal ancestors and representatives from 40 First Nations. This remarkable meeting, held with the Calumet of the Great Peace of 1701, will unite peace pipe carriers from many nations, representatives of major religions, dignitaries and the public. Come celebrate the joy of living together in harmony!
June 3 – Botanical Gardens
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/fete-de-sagabone-618
Indigenous Contemporary Scene: THIS TIME WILL BE DIFFERENT / TTWBD
This Time Will Be Different denounces the Canadian government's discourse on Indigenous peoples and takes a critical look at the concept of "reconciliation". From one inquiry to the next – from the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission – has anything really changed in the relationship between the Government of Canada and this land's first inhabitants?
June 3 and 4 – The Fonderie Darling
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/scene-contemporaine-autochtone-ttwbd-this-time-will-be-different-643
Tisser ce lien avec vous !
As part of Montréal's 375th anniversary celebrations, cultural and heritage workers from the AIBSG will offer various activities in the visual arts and photography as well as historical tours and shows where citizens can discover the richness of the invited artists and partake in the activities themselves.
June 3 to Septembre 30 – Grounds and lobby of Cégep Gérald-Godin, SPJ Ampitheatre, AIBSG streets, Île-Bizard's multi-purpose room, Centre des arts de la scène Pauline-Julien
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/tisser-ce-lien-avec-vous-183
Flashmob in your neighborhood
Flashmob is a dance performance with digital projections and entertainment for the whole family in front of various historical places of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, running on Fridays through May and June 2017. Kids and adults alike are invited! Prizes will be drawn
June 3 –Maisonneuve Market
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/flash-ton-quartier-311
375 reasons to celebrate!
A full day of festivities that will highlight the distinctive features of the Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève borough with the help of performances from different musical genres as well as performances for the whole family that will take place in an outdoor party area.
June 3 – Île-Bizard Public Library, its gardens and the Eugène-Dostie Park
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/375-raisons-de-celebrer-227
Saint-Michel en 375 Saveurs
In this three-part event, 375 people will be mobilized across three areas of Saint Michel for a Flash Mob; a documentary about the creative process of this mobilization will be made; and an event at La Tohu will take place – all in June 2017. A collection of correspondences will be made up of various letters, postcards, etc., and posted throughout the year on imaginary or real bridges in order to unite the borough geographically, from one bank to another, from the Francon quarry to the Metropolitain highway.
June 4 – La Tohu
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/saint-michel-en-375-saveurs-130
Being neighborly in Lachine
An echo to the daily life of yesterday and today through different theatrical and musical animations, sung on balconies, street corners and the different surrounding parks throughout various Lachine neighborhoods.
June 4 – Quartier Fort Roland
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/on-se-voisine-a-lachine-258/
Planète MTL
Make your way to the Biosphere for a must-see exhibition on Montreal's urban ecosystem, with a giant 3D model of the city as well as an amazing panoramic HD mural that celebrates Montreal's 375th year in 360 degrees.
From June 5 – Biosphère
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/planete-mtl-350/
Indigenous Contemporary Scene: PIRITI
Three generations of Indigenous artists, three distinct territories, three short interdisciplinary forms, but each a celebration of creativity, cultural resistance, and the transmission of knowledge between generations and individuals. Anchored in their plural identities and their innovative artistic practice, the guest artists will build a bridge – Piriti – to connect the past with the future.
June 7 – Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal (MAC), Beverley Webster Rolph Hall
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/scene-contemporaine-autochtone-piriti-645/
Transgenerational Verdun (Verdun Cultural Centre)
Ludociels for all present Transgenerational Verdun, a video game that will showcase elders' testimonies of their memories of growing up in Verdun.
June 8 – Borough of Verdun
http://staging.375mtl.com/en/programming/verdun-transgenerationnel-centre-culturel-de-verdun-190/
Indigenous Contemporary Scene: RECKONING
A triptych in movement, video and text, Reckoning is an incendiary theatrical presentation made up of three separate experiences with Indian Residential Schools, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and the fallout that has already reverberated across the country. When the truth has been incinerated and reconciliation seems impossible, there is the Reckoning.
June 8 – Centaur Theatre
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/scene-contemporaine-autochtone-reckoning-moment-de-verite-646/
Indigenous Contemporary Scene: Conversations on reconciliation
Acknowledging a land means reaffirming the unique and lasting relationship that exists between Indigenous peoples and their traditional lands. It also means expressing our gratitude and appreciation, a way of honouring these Nations who have lived here from time immemorial. Land acknowledgment does not refer to the past – we must continue this conversation to heighten our awareness and then move to action.
June 9 – Agora de la danse, Wilder Building
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/scene-contemporaine-autochtone-journee-de-conversations-sur-la-reconciliation-647/
Expo 67: The Place to Be
Montreal's Universal and International Exhibition, which ran from April 27 to October 29, 1967, was a unique event in the history of Canada and remains an unforgettable memory for those who saw it. Over six months millions shared the heady experience of "Man and His World." People from across the planet flocked to Montreal, and in opening its arms to them, the city – along with Quebec and Canada – redefined its identity. Jean-Louis Frund's photographs capture the spectacular architecture of the various pavilions and conjure the excitement of this magical place, whose islands were summoned from out the St. Lawrence for the occasion by the project's engineers. Walk through the installation of 24 photographs by Jean-Louis Frund on McGill College and feel the atmosphere of the Expo 67 site!
From June 9 to October 15 – Outdoor exhibition on McGill College Avenue – Mc Cord Museum
http://staging.375mtl.com/en/programming/incontournable-expo-67-346/
Time to remember
Time travel in Saint-Leonard to discover the past, the present and the future of Saint-Leonard thru 8 boards on Jean-Talon East Street, between Valdombre and Côme streets.
June 10 – 6020 Jean-Talon St. E, Saint-Leonard
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/histoire-de-se-rappeler-176/
Promenades sur le Plateau : histoires et cultures - Avenue du Mont-Royal
The Plateau-Mont-Royal Historical Society and Mile End Memories invite Plateau residents, Montrealers and tourists alike to explore the history and heritage of the Plateau. A program featuring 25 guided tours allows participants to stroll to the meeting places, events and communities that have shaped the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighborhood we know today. Along the way, our experts will reveal all of the Plateau's secrets.
June 11 – Esplanade de la station de métro Mont-Royal
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/promenades-sur-le-plateau-histoires-et-cultures-avenue-du-mont-royal-362/
RDP/PAT, Fêtons Montréal! / Let us discover the narratives of our elders
Using photos and audio extracts of 50 testimonies, we invite you to discover diverse aspects of the life of people in Rivière-des-Prairies. Subjects include international immigration, life on the farm, life in the village, internal migrations, the Skawanoti (the back of the island), transport, leisure activities, education and housing.
June 14 through August –Pierre-Chatrand House et Rivière-des-Prairies Library
http://staging.375mtl.com/en/programming/a-rdppat-fetons-montreal-decouvrons-les-recits-de-nos-aineesaines-203/
Literary Saint-Denis
The close and historic link between Saint Denis St. and literature is an opportunity to invent an innovative textual and urban environment that is accompanied and inhabited by residents' creativity. Using the environment as a place for culture, textual sequences are fit into the urban fabric. The works of art are done by Plateau artists and will be featured on different installations in public spaces, both those that will be specially-designed for the occasion as well as on existing environments.
June 15 to December 31 –Saint-Denis St., between Roy St. and Gilford St.
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/saint-denis-litteraire-212/
Portageons la fête! Un défi patrimonial
A portage and descent competition along the Lachine Rapids including various activities. The goal is to recreate the indigenous use of the site, which has been a portage and meeting site for 5,000 years.
June 16, 17 and 18 – Banks of the St. Lawrence River - Nivard-De Saint-Dizier House
http://staging.375mtl.com/en/programming/portageons-la-fete-un-defi-patrimonial-224/
SMALL BOAT, BIG HOPES!
SMALL BOAT, BIG HOPES! is a collective model-sailboat building project for families and students from the 4th to 6th grades of St. Leonard. In April and May, come take part in group workshops to build your very own sailboat. Then, on June 17, 2017, join us in a large collective and festive launch of all the boats at the Wilfrid-Bastien Park where you will have the opportunity to navigate your boat and attempt the Great Crossing of the pond!
June 17 – Wilfrid-Bastien Park
http://staging.375mtl.com/en/programming/petit-bateau-deviendra-grand-140/
HOT SPOTS
HOT SPOTS is designed to create an unprecedented cultural buzz in Ahuntsic-Cartierville. This will take place outdoors (parade, mural, dance under bridges) as well as in venues, with activities that will break the usual conventions of presentation. The event will increase different audiences and utilize the rich expertise of these organizations, not only on the Gouin path, but also in the heart of the cultural district.
June 17 and 18 – Maison de la culture Ahuntsic-Cartierville
http://staging.375mtl.com/en/programming/zone-daffluences-296/
Explosion 67 - Youth and Their World
Expo 67 had a huge impact on Montrealers. Young and old alike embraced this seminal event and stepped into the modern world, a time filled with memorable rock concerts and life-changing encounters. "Man and His World" (and Woman, of course) offered a place of freedom and a whole new look on people and the world around us. This iconic exhibition gives us a chance to see how this world fair was the tipping point for Quebec society and a generation that passionately embraced a brand-new era.
From June 16 to December 31 – Centre d'histoire de Montréal
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/explosion-67-terre-des-jeunes-566
Revolution: « You say you want a revolution »
When youth around the globe wanted to change the world, the youth of Quebec joined in and embraced the times. This immersive exhibition from the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum, London, uniquely presented by the MMFA, comes to Montreal just in time to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Expo 67. Peace!
From June 17 to October 19 – Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/revolution-you-say-you-want-a-revolution-565/
Pow-wow de l'amitié
OktoEcho presents the Pow-wow de l'amitié, a musical afternoon that celebrates the different waves of migration that make up the history of the Ahuntsic-Cartierville neighborhood: Aboriginal, European, and from the Maghreb.
June 18 – Ahuntsic Park
http://staging.375mtl.com/en/programming/pow-wow-de-lamitie-131/
In Search of Expo 67
This major exhibit of new works by Quebec and Canadian artists investigates the most innovative, experimental and provocative dimensions of Expo 67, and its artistic, social and political context. In Search of Expo 67 includes19 contemporary works created in dialogue with the spirit of 1967, challenging some of its underlying presumptions and valorizing its undeniable degree of invention. Grounded in the idea of exploring the resonances between what Expo 67 was and what remains in 2017, the artists are developing projects on, among others, the Canada Pavilion, the Quebec Pavilion, the Pavilions of France, the Indians of Canada and the United States of America, Kaleidoscope, as well as the rich sound experimentations of 1967, and the history and current condition of the site itself.
From June 21 to October 8 – Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
http://staging.375mtl.com/programmation/a-la-recherche-dexpo-67-354/
Place à la tour
Place à la tour is a platform for collectively creating an urban party! Smith Cabin is an architectural installation in Griffintown on Smith St. along the Lachine Canal. It is a place to socialize, reflect, and celebrate the city of tomorrow while valuing local creative activity. Smith Cabin foreshadows the rehabilitation of the former Wellington Referral Tower as a cultural facility dedicated to city life.
From June 22 to July 16 – Promenade Smith - Tour d'aiguillage Wellington
http://staging.375mtl.com/en/programming/place-a-la-tour-196/
Pleine lumière sur les Filles du Roy
Actors portraying the "King's Daughters" will host various participatory activities that highlight life in the 17th century, including small scenes of everyday life depicting the peculiarities of the time: objects used, food, working the land, clothing and particularly, the influence of contact with Aboriginal nations.
June 24 – Parc de la Promenade-Bellerive
http://staging.375mtl.com/en/programming/pleine-lumiere-sur-les-filles-du-roy-269/
Cultivons Saint-Léonard
Throughout the summer season, the eco-neighborhood and its partners will present tastings of infusions, salads, and other preparations that can be made with native plants we find on the territory and their historical use in the food and pharmacopoeia of the Amerindians and the first Montrealers.
June 26 – Saint-Leonard, Delorme Park
http://staging.375mtl.com/en/programming/cultivons-saint-leonard-stations-decouverte-des-saveurs-360/
Saint-Léonard en 3 Dimensions; 7 Langues; 5 continents
A range of organizations from Saint-Leonard and Montreal come together to present activities that highlight the historical and cultural heritage of Saint-Leonard as well as how this borough's diversity and originality have contributed to Montreal's development.
Activities:
- Guided discovery and exploration of featured organizations and institutions (mandate, access, services and practices)
- Festibus (a bus decorated with the colors of Saint-Leonard with sound animation made up of melodies taken from the musical repertoire of the borough's diverse cultures)
- Parade show featuring a flash mob
- Plays featuring the history, art and culture of Saint-Leonard
- Various activities hosted throughout the boroughs parks
June 9, July 13 and 28, August 10 and 25 September 7 – cultural scene outside Wilfrid-Bastien Park
http://staging.375mtl.com/en/programming/saint-leonard-en-3-dimensions-7-langues-5-continents-312/
Terre d'expériences
Jean-Drapeau Park invites visitors to experience Expo67 through virtual and augmented reality. Travel from the past to the present to the future of the Expo site. Free of charge for kids.
From June 21 to September 4, only the week-ends from September 9 to October 29 – Jean-Drapeau Park
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/terre-dexperiences-617/
Feu, feu, joli feu, un karaoké des bois
Les Amis de la Place Marcelle-Ferron, a group of citizens who are committed to public art and promoting the artistic and social thought of Marcelle Ferron, are organizing three song-filled evenings around the campfire exploring the themes of land, nature, and origins.
These activities will illustrate the variety of music for different occasions: songs of First Nations, early French settlers, songs of the first inhabitants at the time of Outremont's founding, and contemporary songs.
June 24, starting at 3:00 p.m. – St-Viateur Park
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/feu-feu-joli-feu-un-karaoke-des-bois-239/
Les Ruelles enchantées
A 15-minute entertainment program for children ages 4 to 11 and their parents. Different characters will tell a story one at a time for three consecutive evenings. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting at 7:00 p.m. These programs will be preceded by a presentation about one of Montreal's historical figures. The culmination of this week will be the presentation of a play from the Théâtre de la botte trouée in the heart of a neighbouring park.
June 27, 28 and 29 – Allyway between Saint-Gérard St.and Foucher St.
http://staging.375mtl.com/en/programming/les-ruelles-enchantees-185/
My Bike Talks
My Bike Talks is a series of festive events organized around three main activities: garage sales, a historically interpretative journey on land and water, and a large parade of 375 allegorical bicycles. It is an interactive and artistic project. An invitation to celebrate the history, diversity, creative effervescence and richness of Montreal, through the prism of the Montreal North neighbourhood.
End of June to the end of August – Montreal-North
http://staging.375mtl.com/en/programming/mon-velo-raconte-179/
ONGOING EVENTS
Les contes de Verdun
A summer program featuring three interactive tales – all written by local authors – which tell the story of Verdun's history. These tales will be presented in the form of performances open to the public; no reservations required.
May 1 to November 30 – Promenade Wellington
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/les-contes-de-verdun-177/
POSSIBLES
Once a month throughout 2017, POSSIBLES will present the works of 12 artists from various disciplines in collaboration with 12 creative partners in 12 unusual Montreal venues.
June 6 and June 22 – La Pépinière
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/possibles-18/
Festival jeunesse-Active ta couleur – Phase 2
On June 10, a soap box race will take place on Jean Talon St. All Montreal residents are invited to build soap boxes and participate in the event. Following the race, enjoy music, food, a sidewalk sale and the unveiling of a painting of the city of Montreal.
June 10 – Saint-Leonard
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/festival-jeunesse-active-ta-couleur-211/
Appetizers
This unique event is sure to make people smile! Everyday manholes will be transformed into sites of creative expression – all in a fun and collaborative atmosphere. On the menu: live painting, theatre, music, a circus and puppetry. A street art project will also bring together artists, organizations and neighborhood schools. APPETIZERS will feature temporary manhole murals and short, 375 second performances that came out of mediation workshops and which will be presented along a series of selected manholes.
May to September – Open stage
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/les-amuse-bouches-220/
Free Space for Culture 375
Free Space for Culture will temporarily occupy a vacant lot located at the corner of Notre-Dame and D'Orléans streets to transform it into artist residencies during the year 2017 for a total of four artistic residencies, each lasting two months. Each residency will explore a season and the history of the neighbourhood. We are offering a special one-year edition to celebrate Montreal's 375th anniversary that promises to be more colorful and festive than ever!
May 1 to December 31 – Vacant lot at the corner of Notre-Dame St. and D'Orléans St.
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/espace-libre-pour-la-culture-375-213/
Montréal, toute une histoire
An engaging and historical tour that takes participants on a journey along the St. Lawrence River between the Maison Saint-Gabriel and the Lachine Museum with the help of a free mobile app, a game, and a series of outdoor panels. Close to 50 places of interest have already been identified on the route, totalling 17 km in length. This route will be divided into different sections for those wishing to explore the course on foot and or by bike but don't necessarily want to travel the whole length of the trail. Two approaches will be proposed for the path: one that is more informative, cultural and historical with audio clips and photos accessible to all, and the second – ideal for families – involves a playful quest.
Starting May 3 – Along the Saint-Lawrence River, from the Maison Saint-Gabriel to the Lachine Museum
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/montreal-toute-une-histoire-10/
Streets of Montreal
The Streets of Montreal project aims to tell the story of eight historic locations in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie and five in the Plateau-Mont-Royal. There will be an outdoor exhibit which will run from May through to October, and a free online publication available throughout 2017. Thirteen Montreal comic authors will take on the task of making you rediscover the history of each of the featured districts. This project is brought to you by the PLANCHES magazine and the Montreal Comic Arts Festival.
May 6 to October 26 – Parc Baldwin, parc de la Petite-Italie et Parc Molson
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/rues-de-montreal-168/
Les midis Ville-Marie
Les midis Ville-Marie features 24 informal, playful, and participatory get-togethers with researchers from some of Ville-Marie's major research institutions. Taking place in 24 of the borough's outdoor public spaces and staged and hosted by theatre students, Les midis Ville-Marie will include simple yet surprising experiences in which members of the public are invited to engage and perform in.
May 11 to October 19 – 24 different public spaces throughout the borough
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/les-midis-ville-marie-205/
Living Connections – The Illumination of the Jacques-Cartier Bridge
An architectural icon and a fixture in Montreal's landscape, the Jacques-Cartier Bridge will, on May 17, reveal a luminous signature as ambitious as it is innovative. The lights will pay homage to the unique engineering of this historic structure. The world's first-ever connected bridge will come alive each night with the help of intelligent programming meant to adapt to the city's ever-changing seasons and energy, creating a unifying, dynamic and sustainable symbol.
Beginning May 17 – Jacques-Cartier Bridge
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/connexions-vivantes-illumination-du-pont-jacques-cartier-41/
Montréal AVUDO
Montréal AVUDO – a spectacular show that pays tribute to the St. Lawrence River – will come to life with enormous projections inspired the city's history. Get ready to travel back in time! This poetic multimedia performance, created uniquely for Montreal's 375th by the celebrated Compagnia Finzi Pasca, will be taking over the west sector of the Old Port of Montreal, near the King Edward Pier and the Montreal Science Centre. Young and old will be dazzled, moved and transported by the magic of images and scenes projected on rippling water walls and other spectacular installations.
May 17 to September 2 – King Edward Pier, Old Port of Montreal
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/montreal-avudo-70/
ScaveNDGers
The ScaveNDGers project is divided into three separate events. "Marathon" participants will take part in a week-long mission to accomplish creative and engaging community-oriented tasks. "Sprint" participants will take part in a one-day race to complete smaller tasks throughout the NDG area. The entire community will then have the opportunity to interact with a temporary exhibit at the NDG Cultural Centre that will showcase the completed tasks in the form of photographs, videos, and artwork.
May 19 to June 9 – NDG
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/chasse-aux-tresors-ndg-193/
Fort Ville-Marie
Montreal's roots are showing—and the Pointe-à-Callière Museum wants you to take a look! With its brand-new Fort Ville-Marie Pavilion, you can travel back in time to the city's birthplace to see authentic traces of the first settlement that housed Montreal's founders. This touching exhibit provides a unique look at what life was like during the city's earliest days. Not only is it steeped in history, but it's infused with the enthusiasm that drove the first Montrealers to pursue their dream to start a new life in North America. This symbolic, memory-filled site is a must-see.
Starting May 20 – Fort Ville-Marie Pavilion, Pointe-à-Callière Museum
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/fort-ville-marie-336/
Saint-Laurent in 7 beats
Saint-Laurent in 7 beats is a virtual reality production that you can enjoy, free of charge, at the Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec, starting in late May. Come immerse yourself in a 360° video experience while local children present seven short stories based on the borough's history. Don't miss this new and original, technological and poetic creation for all ages.
May 25 – Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/saint-laurent-en-7-temps-162/
Pierr-Rox 3.75 project
The short video blog – Pierr-Rox 3.75 – seeks to document the history, nature, society and culture of the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough through the lens of its very own inhabitants. The project begins by inviting people from all backgrounds – young and old from the west, east, and central areas of Pierrefonds-Roxboro – to create works that will serve as starting points for the documentary blog. The Pierr-Rox 3.75 project will be directed by Cloverdale Multi-Ressources.
May 29, 30, 31 and June 1, as well as this coming autumn – Centre communautaire de l'Est 9665, Gouin blvd. W.
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/projet-pierr-rox-375-187/
AURA
The experience begins with a path of lights, revealing the Basilica's wealth of exquisite works. A progressive immersion into a sonically and visually captivating universe guides visitors to the heart of the heart of Notre-Dame. Then, light, orchestral music and grandiose architecture combine to create a unique, three-act multimedia spectacle. Allow yourself to be transported by AURA and discover an unexpected, stunning universe presented upon one of the most sublime canvases imaginable: the Notre-Dame Basilica.
March 21 to September 30 – Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/aura-330/
ECHO 67
50 years on, go back to a future imagined by Buckminster Fuller in the most iconic pavilion of Montreal's International World Fair to explore the Expo's environmental legacy. History, photos, audiovisual production – totally sustainable entertainment!
From April 27 – Biosphere
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/echo-67-349/
Expo 67 - A World of Dreams
The Stewart Museum celebrates the big dreams and innovative spirit of Expo 67 through an immersive multimedia exhibition put together from the archives of the NFB and Radio-Canada.
April 26 to October 8 – Stewart Museum
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/expo-67-rever-le-monde-348
Mode Expo 67
Expo 67 offered Montreal fashion designers an extraordinary opportunity to take in the amazing talents of designers from across the globe. Fifty years on, the McCord Museum unveils its Expo archives, including a magnificent collection of clothes and accessories dating from that period in our city's history. It's your chance to see more than 60 costumes and flight attendant outfits originating from different countries and provinces, as well as designer clothes from desginers such as Marielle Fleury, Michel Robichaud, Jacques de Montjoye, Serge et Réal, and John Warden. Sketches, breathtaking photos and testimonials from people who were present at Expo 67 bring this retro flashback to life!
March 17 to October 1 – McCord Museum
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/mode-expo-67-339/
MTL375 Rosemont Petite-Patrie
A pop-up art gallery will appear in several locations around the Rosemont-La Petite Patrie neighbourhood.
Ongoing since December 21 – In the back alley behind Artgang (6524 Saint-Hubert St.) and De Gaspé Park (6699 De Gaspé Ave.)
http://www.375mtl.com/en/programming/mtl375-rosemont-petite-patrie-127/
Cité Mémoire
Projected throughout Old Montreal and loosely inspired by the city's history, Cité Mémoire invites you to meet a host of characters who've witnessed the city's evolution first-hand. Poetic, dreamlike and occasionally playful, the tableaux come alive with images, words and music. Don't forget to download the application!
Begins again on May 10 – Old Montreal
http://www.375mtl.com/programmation/cite-memoire-59/
To find out more about all events, go to the programming section at http://www.375mtl.com/programmation or download the 375MTL app.
About the Society for the Celebration of Montréal's 375th Anniversary
The Society for the Celebration of Montreal's 375th Anniversary is a non-profit organization whose mission is to organize the celebrations and socioeconomic contributions that will highlight Montreal's 375th anniversary in 2017. With a focus on promoting Montreal expertise, it acts as a catalyst for local forces to carry out its mandate: mobilize the community, implement a funding strategy, rigorously manage funding, develop quality programming and ensure the visibility of the celebrations.
The Society benefits from the support of the Ville de Montréal, the Government of Canada, the Government of Québec and private funding from 12 Great Montrealers. For more information: 375mtl.com
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