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Lobster and Clam Jam 2015
ontreal's third anwater Market. Music will be pronual
Lobster
vided by DJ Eddie Lewis. InforBy John Symon
Clam Jam takes
mation posted at the site's
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place on May 24
Facebook page indicates the
this year. This
names of many participating
event, presented by Spinelli restaurants including (in no particular order):
Lexus Lachine, is a premiere outdoor culinary Kyo Bar Japonais, Ben & Jerry's, Méchant
festival featuring 24 renowned local restau- Boeuf, Juicy Lab, Arem, Dirty Dogs, Monkland
rants and giving guests the opportunity to ex- Tavern, Jae Anthony, Le Red Tiger, L'Ambroisperience a unique dish of their choice. Options erie, Shuck Me, etc.
vary from meat, poultry, seafood, fish to the www.facebook.com/events/1533933280228012
festival's very own signature lobster creations!
Admission prices start at $40 for adults and
The Lobster Clam Jam's mission is to raise this includes four (4) coupons for food or drink.
money for the Starlight Children's Foundation Those with bigger appetites can opt for $60 adQuebec while entertaining the general public mission with six (6) coupons. Admission is free
with an affordable family-oriented, upscale for children less than 12 years old. Tickets are
food festival.
available online from :
Guests can choose between selections from
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the 24 restaurants, a Mojito bar, a beer bar, a
wine bar, a coffee bar and two dessert sec- Lobster Clam Jam 2015 p/b Spinelli Lexus
Lachine, Sunday, May 24, 12 noon–7 PM
tions. The restaurant stations will serve two (2)
different signature dishes so that guests will be Château St-Ambroise - 4020 St-Ambroise,
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L'International des Feux Loto-Québec
unveils its 2015 program
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On the road with Madonna and Vivaldi
a Ronde proudly presents the 31st Every year the fireworks competition attracts
edition of L'International des Feux close to three million people, making it one of
Loto-Québec. In keeping with tradi- Quebec's most attended events. L'Internation, this year's edition is a succes- tional des Feux Loto-Québec proudly acknowlsion of world-class displays. From edges the support of prestigious partners such
July 1st to August 1st, on Saturday as Loto-Québec and le ministère du Tourisme,
and Wednesday nights, Montreal's sky will light two important Quebec institutions that recogup with outstanding fireworks displays by some nize the event's economic impact and and
of the greatest pyrotechnic artists of the world. worldwide following.
The programme of this 31st edition is quite
Technical details and ticket sales
eclectic and truly outstanding. The season will
Reserved seating may be purchased at
open with a Salute to Our Troops featuring a www.laronde.com soon. For information convery lively soundtrack performed by the musi- cerning corporate and group rates, contact the
cians from the Royal 22nd Régiment Band. La Ronde sales office at 514-397-7777 or venOther themes will include a Pyro-History of [email protected]. Please note that all
Rock'n'Roll, an invitation to an amazing Road shows start at 10 PM, rain or shine.
Trip, and a pyro musical journey through the For the very best deal, purchase a La Ronde
Four Seasons of Vivaldi. The event will con- Season Pass. For a limited time, the passes
clude with a Tribute to Madonna, featuring are only $49.99 each (plus taxes and service
mega hits such asLike a Prayer, Don't cry for charges) when you buy two or more. The offer
me Argentina, and the Grammy Award winning includes free parking and a free Sports Bottle.
singer's most recent hit, Living for Love.
Details at: www.laronde.com .
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he 20th annual edition of Montreal’s smoked deer meat; boar hamburger, deer apMondial de la bière, America’s most petizers, brochettes, sausages-on-a-stick; gasimportant international beer festival, tronomical popcorn; gourmet grilled cheeses;
takes place from June 10 to 14 this gourmet Bavarian pretzels; grilled cheese-onyear. The venue is downtown’s a-stick; toffee, 50 flavours of fudge and nougat;
Palais des Congrès; under the bison and boar on-a-stick; Italian finger food;
name of “All Beer Montreal,” this brewing week Haitian dishes — pulled pork, smoked beef
will showcase a variety of activities related to breast, etc.
beer and fine food. While admission to the
The festival is proud to offer visitors a joyful
main event is free, charges may apply for tast- experience: to taste, discover and be enterings and special events.
Among the activities featured under the Mon- tained! It boasts a friendly and festive atmosdial de la bière umbrella, there will be: Sorties phere; a chance to satisfy curious minds, but
Flaveurs, (reuniting beer with fine dining); a also offers something for every beer fan, from
June 11 Flaveurs Bières et Caprices Cocktail beginner to the finest connoisseur! Some
Evening (enjoy refined hors d’œuvres paired 150,000 visitors are expected over the five
with a selection of beers and ciders chosen by days.
As mentioned, it is free to get in the door.
experts); a June 11 Cask Evening; off Mondial
Evenings (taking place at some local micro Tasting coupons sell for $1 each; most tastings
breweries); Beer and Cheese Pairing Work- are 2 ounces and require 2 coupons. The site
is open 11:30 AM—11 PM on Thurs, Fri. Sat.
shops; and Brewery Visits.
Additionally, there will be the Mbeer school The opening day hours (June 10) are 3:30—
of bierology and the Greg Noonan Mbeer Con- 10:30 PM; on Sunday, hours are 11:30 AM--6
test (medals given for the best beers chosen PM.
Mondial de la bière
by experts and by the public). There will also
June 10 –14, 2015
be book signings, and the 12th edition of Que(11:30 AM–11 PM most days)
bec’s Beer Map (bilingual) will be available.
Among the food flavours available from on Palais des Congrès (Place-d’Armes metro)
Free admission; $1/ tasting coupon
site kiosks or food trucks will be: European
www.festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca
sandwiches — panini-style sandwiches with
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aunted Montreal is expanding this expert Donovan King, the founder of Haunted
season with a season of public Montreal, the blog is bilingual and focuses on
tours and a monthly blog that fo- a different Montreal ghost story every month.
cuses on Montreal ghost stories,
“We are always looking for Montreal ghost
released on the 13th of every stories that we haven’t heard of yet,” said King.
month!
“We always invite people with a haunted tale
Last Hallowe’en, Haunted Montreal offered to get in touch. I can use my skills as a historthe Haunted Downtown ghost tour after years ical researcher to dig deeply into various
of leading ghostly rambles up the slopes of archives to learn more about the story and conMount Royal. Haunted Downtown sold out all duct interviews, if necessary,” added King.
8 shows and there were many inquiries into The final phase is where things get really inHaunted Mountain.
teresting, according to King: “Once all the reAs such, due to popular demand, both search is complete, we can speculate the
Haunted Mountain and Haunted Downtown reasons behind the haunting and can even folghost tours will be offered to the public in 2015! low up with a paranormal investigation, if necStarting with Haunted Mountain on Friday, May essary! If you have a story about a Montreal
22, the ghost tours will operate on an alternat- ghost, Haunted Montreal is dying to hear from
ing, weekly basis for the entire summer! Full you!”
details, including descriptions of the tours, can
King is also inviting fans of Montreal ghost
be found at on the Haunted Montreal Website.
Launched on May 13th, the Haunted Mon- stories, hauntings and the paranormal to sign
treal Blog aims to become the place for people up to the mailing list to receive the Haunted
to delve into Montreal’s haunted culture and to Montreal Blog on the 13th of every month!
build a community of people interested in ex- http://hauntedmontrealblog.blogspot.ca/
ploring the city’s dark side. Authored by horrorhttp://www.hauntedmontreal.com/
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th
for Piknic Electronik's 13 Season
May 20, 2015
he 13th season
agenda! And we'll be back
of Piknic Elecunder the Calder every
tronik
has
Sunday, until September
scored a record
27th!
launch, drawing
On the program this
17,000 visitors
week: Leading bass music
during its double-bill opensavants from the British
ing weekend on Sunday
label Hotflush Recordings!
the 17th and Monday the
Label head Scuba brings
18th of May. Up until now,
along his latest star recruit,
the attendance record for a
South London Ordnance.
single day at Piknic had
The Bleury Bar à Vinyle
previously peaked at
9,561. But this past Sunday, more than 11,000 Family also joins the festivities with surprise
thrilled dancers made an appointment under guests.
the Calder at Parc Jean-Drapeau to celebrate
Sunday, May 24th
the arrival of sunny days. A veritable "summer
Place de l'Homme - parc Jean-Drapeau
essential", the Piknic is overjoyed that its dou- Moog Audio Stage - Hotflush Recordings Showcase
ble-bill opening weekend has become an in7pm Scuba (GB)
contestable tradition for all sorts of Montreal
5pm South London Ordnance (GB)
fun-seekers.
2pm Debbie Døe (QC)
You don't need to be a connoisseur of elec- Vidéotron Mobile Stage - Bleury Bar à Vinyle Family
tronic music to come enjoy Piknic; a simply
5pm Surprise Guest Artist
wonderful summer day is all you need on your
3pm Seb Fauteux (QC)
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Graceland - Home of the king
Graceland - The home of the “King” Elvis Presley
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – “I’m going to
Graceland, Graceland … Memphis, Tennessee
… I’m going to Graceland.”
That verse from the chorus of Paul Simon’s
1986 hit song kept playing in my head as my
plane landed at Memphis International Airport
to start a recent five-day press tour of the home
of the Delta Blues, as well as parts of West
Tennessee.
But the main highlight for me during these
five days was to visit the former home of the
King of Rock ‘n’ Roll located on the boulevard
that bears his name. If you’re a fan of rock
music,
visiting
Graceland
(www.Graceland.com) is like doing a rock
music pilgrimage to a sacred sight, and ranks
right up there with the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of
Fame in Cleveland and Abbey Road in London.
And after paying a visit to Graceland, the
palatial home of Elvis Presley from 1957 until
his death 20 years later, you get the feeling that
you have truly set foot into a rock music shrine.
In fact, Graceland is so much more than just
the mansion; when you set foot inside the facility, it’s more like Elvis World.
But first and foremost, you must start your
visit with the mansion. This is where Elvis and
his family made their home, and with every
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room that you visit, you feel a step closer to the
personal life of the King. In fact, it’s almost like
you stepped back in time a good 40-50 years,
when the mansion was a thriving part of Elvis’
private world.
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And the recently introduced interactive iPad
tour that’s given to each visitor gives you a
chance to learn more about life at Graceland.
Narrated by actor John Stamos (“Full House”),
the iPad tour gives you plenty of fascinating insight to the way of life Elvis and his family had
behind the mansion walls, as told by Presley
himself from old interviews, as well as comments by Lisa Marie Presley that were made
specifically for the iPad tour, in which she
shares her personal memories of life in Graceland. And with each room that you visit, the
iPad gives you plenty of extra features, such
as photos and film footage that were taken of
Elvis in the rooms in question, plus interesting
bits of trivia (for example, when you reach
Elvis’ TV room, you find out what were his favorite TV shows and movies that he liked to
watch regularly, such as “The Tonight Show
with Johnny Carson”, “Monty Python”, “Dr.
Strangelove” and “The Good, The Bad and The
Ugly”).
Graceland mansion – which was built in 1939
– has its rooms preserved the way they looked
when Elvis and his family lived there 40 years
ago. It’s almost like it’s a living time capsule to
Presley’s opulent way of life that his fame as a
pioneering rock music star brought him (however, visitors are not allowed to the upstairs
part of the house, which includes Elvis’ bedroom that has remained untouched since his
death on August 16, 1977; only the curator and
Priscilla Presley are allowed access there).
The auxiliary buildings on the grounds of
Graceland are converted to mini museums to
Elvis’ life and career. There is the office where
Vernon Presley (Elvis’ dad) conducted the dayto-day business of his son’s enterprise; the trophy room (and Hall of Gold) is an
artefact-laden tribute to Elvis’ career as a
singer, movie star and humanitarian (look out
for the famed black leather suit he wore during
his 1968 comeback TV special); and the converted racquetball court contains even more
concert costumes and gold and platinum
records, including one of the most poignant
items in the Graceland collection … the piano
where Elvis sat down and played some tunes
just hours before his death.
Visitors to Graceland have the option to
choose five different types of tours that will give
them the chance to have their own customized
Elvis experience (all of them include the new
interactive iPad tour guide).
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Elvis Presley collection of 1970s Elvis concert costumes and platinum records in his racquetball room.
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Elvis Presley first gold record for “Hound Dod”
Elvis collectables from the 1950’s
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Elvis' final resting place outside Graceland mansion
to Elvis’ two private jet airplanes the Lisa Marie
and Hound Dog II, the Elvis Presley Automobile
Museum, as well as two newly opened Elvis-related exhibits: “I Shot Elvis” (which features a selection of the best of the 50,000 photos that were
taken of him throughout his lifetime), and a commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the release of the MGM documentary “Elvis: That’s the
Way It Is”, which includes costumes, memorabilia
and artefacts from the four-week gig at the International Hotel in Las Vegas in the summer of
1970 that the film chronicled.
And if you want to take a piece of the King of
Rock ‘n’ Roll home with you, the Graceland complex has 12 separate specialty shops that sell all
kinds of souvenirs, merchandise and memorabilia that involve different aspects of Elvis’ storied
career, from his 1968 comeback TV special, to
his 32 movies, to his Hawaii connection, to his
contribution to rock music. And if you want to
spend the night closer to Graceland, there is
Elvis Presley’s Heartbreak Hotel, which is not located at the end of Lonely Street, but right across
The black leather suit that Elvis wore during his NBC TV
the street from Graceland, where you can stay in
comeback special in 1968
Elvis-themed guest rooms and suites, and be enThey range from the basic mansion tour, to the tertained with a 24-hour Elvis Movie Channel and
Elvis Entourage VIP Tour, which includes access Elvis Radio on Sirius XM Radio.
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The exterior of the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis
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The egendary Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips' WHBQ radio studios, now located at Sun Studios
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Another popular spot in Memphis where you
can find endless Elvis fans making a regular
pilgrimage to is 706 Union Avenue, the location
of the legendary Sun Records Studio
(www.sunstudio.com), where Elvis made his
first recordings between 1953 and 1955.
Located 15 minutes from Graceland, the Sun
Studios is the recording studio founded by
Sam Phillips in 1950 as the Memphis Recording Service. Its raison d’etre was to give Beale
Street blues musicians that rare chance to
record their songs in an atmosphere of creative freedom and innovative recording techniques such as echoes and sound distortions.
However, the Sun Studios claim to fame was
as the “Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll”, where aspiring up and coming young singers from the
area like Elvis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and
Jerry Lee Lewis were able to pony up the $4
studio fee and express their musical talents on
vinyl.
Sun Studios offer regularly scheduled guided
tours of the facility between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
I highly recommend taking the tour to find out
the complete story of the role Sun Records and
Sam Phillips played in the development of rock
music. The guides are very knowledgeable,
and offer a very informative and entertaining
tour complete with anecdotes and clips from
some of Sun’s best known recordings (including Jackie Brenston’s “Rocket 88” that Phillips
recorded for Chess Records in 1951, and is
widely regarded as the first rock music record).
The tour is conducted in two parts: it begins
on the upper level of the building, which is a
museum that contains a wide collection of artefacts and memorabilia from the Sun archives,
including Sam Phillips’ recording machines
and the leather guitar that Elvis used on his nationwide TV debut in 1956. However, the
crown jewel of this part of the tour is the actual
WHBQ radio studio where legendary Memphis
disc jockey Dewey Phillips made his home
throughout the 50s, and is preserved to look
like the way it did back in 1954, when Phillips
played Elvis’ first official record for Sun –
“That’s All Right” – on his highly popular radio
show “Red, Hot and Blue”. In fact, the guide
admitted that several members of Sun Studios’
current staff moved the studio piece-by-piece
from its original location, the closed down Hotel
Chisca, in a rather unusual midnight move.
The second part of the tour takes place in the
lower level of the building, which houses the
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actual Sun Records studios. The moment you
step inside the studio, you feel that you automatically go back in time to 1954-55, as Sun is
about to make its mark in the nascent world of
rock music. And as the guide plays clips from
the first recordings of Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl
Perkins, Roy Orbison and the famed “Million
Dollar Quartet” jam session of December
1956, you feel that the ghosts of these rock
legends have made their way back to 706
Union Street to demonstrate how Sun Records
made their respective careers. And as a masterful finishing touch to the tour, the guide unveiled – to the visitors’ awed amazement -- the
actual microphone that Elvis used to make his
very first recording at the exact spot where he
sang it (and visitors are allowed to pose for pictures with this very famous piece of recording
equipment).
Graceland and Sun Studios … two places in
Memphis where the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was
crowned and where he created his kingdom.
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For more information about these venues,
and other places to visit and discover in Memphis, contact the Tennessee Department of
Tourist Development at 1-800-GO2-TENN or
go to www.tnvacation.com .
Stuart Nulman singing in the microphone that Elvis Presley used to
record his very first recording at Sun Studios in 1953 (at the exact
spot where he did it).
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here’s a lot more to
Champagne aside, there’s more
sparkling wine than just
By Marco Giovanetti fine quality sparkling wine prowhat’s made in the
duced in France than anywhere
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Champagne region of
else in the world. Cremant, which
France. Good bubbly is
refers to any non-Champagne
made all over the
world, and you can buy a good bottle for less French sparkling wine, is actually made using
than half the price of nonvintage Champagne. the Champagne method (now called méthode
In the spirit of refreshing summer sipping and traditionale, or metodo classico in Italy), where
deliciously versatile wine, here’s a rundown of the secondary fermentation takes place in the
my favorite non-Champagne sparkling wines, bottle, not in a tank. From the Southwest of
which are as good for aperitifs as they are for France come Blanquette de Limoux and Creserving with light summer meals.
mant de Limoux, blends of the local Mauzac
Italy is a great source for inexpensive and de- grape as well as Chardonnay and Chenin
licious sparkling wines. Prosecco is produced Blanc. Both offer bright lemon-citrus and toasty
from the Prosecco grape using the Charmat flavors and are some of the best sparkling wine
process, where the secondary fermentation is values around. And from the Alsace region
induced in stainless-steel tanks (as opposed to
méthode traditionale). The wines are available comes Cremant d’Alsace, a blend of mostly
both fully sparkling (called spumante) and Pinot Blanc grapes. Cremant d’Alsace is similightly sparkling versions (called frizzante), and lar in style to nonvintage Champagne but withthe combination of bright pear/ citrus fruit and out quite the depth, earthiness, and complexity.
nutty qualities makes Prosecco an irresistible All these wines are long on drinkability and
easy on the pocketbook.
aperitif, especially with antipasto.
Here’s a great sommelier secret: Sparkling
Lambrusco, made from the grape of the
same name, is a red Italian sparkler you wines and Champagne are food-pairing chamshouldn’t miss, even though its reputation has pions. A well-made bubbly has lots of natural
suffered over the last two decades because of acidity, which helps it brighten the flavors of so
inexpensive mass-market brands. Lambrusco many foods instead of overwhelming them. So
is made slightly sweet or dry, and its tart, juicy go ahead and explore the many possibilities
fruit and lively acidity make it another good with different types of cuisine and bubbly
wines.
candidate for casual summer drinking.
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Budget Sparkling Wine
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Carpenè Malvolti Cuvée Brut
$16.85
SAQ Code: 00591289
On the nose, nice aromas of green apples with subtles nuances of citric
fruits and Italian pear. On the mouth, medium body, dry with a stylish
structure and a mineral note on the finish. Try it with Sushi or with
chicken breaded burgers. 85\100
Concerto Reggiano Lambrusco 2013
$18.15 SAQ Code : 00733261
Lambrusco has become cool again among wine drinkers. This offering displays nice notes of candied red fruits with elegant floral undertones. On the mouth, the wine displays a nice palette of red fruits,
soft acidity and supple tannins. My choice for Pizza!!!. 87\100.
Renardat-Fâche Bugey Cerdon
$22.30
SAQ Code: 12477543
This french sparkling wine coming from the wine region of Bugey is
based on grapes Gamay and Poulsard. On the nose, the wine display
delicate notes of red berries. On the palate, this sparkler is a bit sweet
and fruity but with a acidity that refresh the palate. Fun and uncomplicated, great to have in the porch with friends. 90\100 Get it fast, it is
on limited quantities at the SAQ.
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Domaine Tselepos Amalia Brut
$23.05 SAQ Code: 11901103
This greek sparkler is based on the Moschophilero grape. On the nose, the
wine display lots of floral nuances with honey, white fruits and vanilla bean.
On the mouth, the wine has a medium body, with a good concentration and
nice acidity. Flavors of citrus fruits on the palate with a nice lingering aftertaste. 92\100. Ideal for Sunday brunch.
Domaine André Et Mireille Tissot
Crémant du Jura Brut
$24.60 SAQ Code : 11456492
On the nose, aromas of apples, walnut nuts and dry curry. On the
mouth, medium body, with a nice structure and lots of bubbles in
the palate. Nice retronasal flavors reminding of acacia flowers and
curry spices. 92\100. Give it a try with thai chicken skewers.
Champagne Ayala Majeur Rose
$57.75 SAQ Code: 11674529
This Rosé Champagne has beautiful delicate cherry colour with a copper hue. A fine and delicate mouse with aromas of raspberries, cherries
and spice. On the mouth, It has a nice elegance with a rich, fresh and
long lasting finish. Excellent price & quality ratio. 93\100. Give it a
try with Salmon Tartare.
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Marco Giovanetti is an Italian-Venezuelan sommelier student in the ITHQ of Montreal, Quebec. He
has 15 years of experience tasting wine from Europe and emerging wine regions. His key specialties
are the wines of Tuscany, Italy and the wines of
Spain. He enjoys fine wines, gastronomy, film and
literature.You may contact him at:
[email protected]
Legend of rating
Under 60- Do not buy. Faulty wine
60-70- Mediocre wine
70-80- All right
80-90- Very good
90-100- Excellent wine.
QPR : Wines that deliver tremendous value
for the money paid.
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McGill Chamber Orchestra ends its
th
75 season in Grand Style
l'Isle; tenor Antoine Bélanger, well known for
his numerous performances with the Opéra de
Montréal; as well as bass-baritone Gordon
Bintner, Grand Prize winner of the OSM Standard Life Competition (2011) and currently a
member of the Ensemble Studio of the Canadian Opera Company.
This concert will unite on stage 50 musicians
and 75 choristers from the St. Lawrence Choir
and the ensemble Musica Orbium, under the
musical preparation of Philippe Bourque. For
the Cantate pour une joie, some twenty instrumentalists from FACE School's strings department, under the leadership of Theodora
Stathopoulos, will join the musicians of the
MCO, as part of a mentorship program.
The concert, presented by Power Corporation of Canada, will be preceded by a 30
minute Pre-Concert Talk at 6:30PM with special guest Claude Gingras in the Parterre
Lobby of the Maison symphonique de Montréal
"A great finale for our 75th season. We will sing (1600, St-Urbain). Tickets (23$-65$, taxes not
in harmony this immortal theme in the magnif- included) are on sale at the Place des Arts box
office at 514 842-2112 or placedesarts.com.
icent Maison symphonique de Montréal."
- Boris Brott
About the McGill Chamber Orchestra
It will be an occasion to hear four renowned Founded in 1939, the McGill Chamber OrchesCanadian soloists: soprano Sharon Azrieli tra is one of Canada's most renowned chamPerez, who recently appeared with the ber groups. Conductor Boris Brott, Doctor of
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and the Music honoris causa, has led the MCO as
Verismo Opera in New Jersey; mezzo-soprano Artistic Director since 2000. Today's MCO is a
Stéphanie Pothier, who sang at the Opéra de vibrant ensemble consisting of Montreal's top
Québec Gala and was a soloist in Verdi's Re- professional musicians. To learn more about
quiem with the Orchestre symphonique de the orchestra and its programming please visit:
www.ocm-mco.org
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o end its 75th season in grand style,
the McGill Chamber Orchestra
(MCO), under the leadership of
maestro Boris Brott, presents Ode
to Joy, on June 9th, 2015, at 7:30
PM at the Maison symphonique de
Montréal. This gala concert, on the theme of
joy, will honor the great philanthropist David J.
Azrieli, who passed away last year at the age
of 92. He is behind one of the most important
Canadian foundations (The Azrieli Foundation); the concert is meant as a tribute to his
memory.
The program includes two monumental
works: Cantate pour une joie, by Canadian
composer Pierre Mercure, for soprano, chorus
and orchestra, on poems by Gabriel Charpentier, as well as the grandiose 9th Symphony by
Ludwig van Beethoven, culminating with the
world famous Ode to Joy.
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John Abbott hires names new
women’s hockey coach
May 20, 2015
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ohn Abbott College Athletic Director
Steve Shaw is very pleased and excited
to announce that Noemie Marin is the
new Lady Islander Hockey Head Coach
effective immediately. Marin is replacing
Hank Binning who recently stepped
down as the Lady Isles Head Coach. She
brings with her a tremendous passion for the
game of hockey, a positive attitude and a
strong desire to rebuilding the John Abbott
hockey program.
“I couldn’t have been happier when Noemie
told me she had accepted my offer to coach
our hockey team. She is a very proud woman
with a passion for the game. Our former coach
Hank Binning recommended her to me and
she is the exactly the person we wanted,” said
Shaw. “The girls are very excited.”
“I am very thrilled to join this hockey program.
There is nothing more exciting in coaching
than working with young athletes whose desire
is to learn and get better "commented Noemie.
Recently named to the coaching staff of the
Quebec U-18 team, she is also an assistant
coach with the Canadian U-18 team and the
Technical Director for Lakeshore hockey. After
graduating from College St-Laurent in 2003
she attended to the University of MinnesotaDuluth where she graduated with a Bachelors
Degree in both Community Health and Physical Education. She was named to the WCHA
All-Academic Team in 2004, 2005, 2006 and
2007.
In Minnesota Noemie was an alternative captain in 2006 and the captain in 2007 when the
Bulldogs lost to Wisconsin in the national
championship in 2007. Noemie was a finalist
for the Patti Kazmaier Award (NCAA Player of
the Year) in both 2006 and 2007 and the MVP
of the NCCAA Frozen Four Skills Competition
in 2007.
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Noemie Marin is the new Lady Islander Hockey Head Coach
She currently plays professional hockey for
the Montreal Stars in the Canadian Women’s
Hockey League. The Stars won the Clarkson
Cup in 2009, 2011 and 2013 and this past season Noemie led the Stars in goals scored.
She was also part of the Canadian Women’s
Hockey National Program from 2005 to 2012
including playing for the Canadian Hockey U22 Team in 2004 and 2005.
When she is not playing or coaching hockey
she found time to play softball including playing for the Canadian Women’s National Team
from 2002 to 2008. In 2008 she played in the
Olympics in Beijing, China.
For more information please contact Steve
Shaw at 514-457-6610, ext. 5322 or [email protected]
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