Historic regiments invade the Citadelle
Seventeenth-century soldiers and their families took over the Citadelle de Québec during the May long weekend. More than 140 historical re-enactors from the United States and Canada participated in the …
The Lion King a roaring success for QHS performers
With dazzling costumes, clever staging and a large “pride” of enthusiastic young singers and dancers, the Quebec High School (QHS) production of the smash animated film and Broadway musical The …
Rotary Club serves Mother’s Day High Tea
To celebrate Mother’s Day last Sunday, the Quebec Rotary Club served High Tea in the Salle des Promotions of the Petit Séminaire de Québec. Mothers and their families were seated …
The Quebec City Magic Festival leaves audiences spellbound
The Quebec City Magic Festival, held at the Palais Montcalm and with pop-up shows in the Petit Champlain district, left audiences spellbound on the weekend of May 3 to 6. …
The Cirque Éloize brings the Wild West to town
The Cirque Éloize rode into town on May 7 to give a spectacular performance at the Salle Albert-Rousseau. The cast of singers, dancers and gymnasts blended music, song and dance, …
Festival Opéra de Québec announces 2018 summer program
The Quebec Opera Company is just days away from presenting their spring production of Bizet’s Carmen at the Grand Théâtre (May 12 to 19), but they are already preparing for …
SLC students strut their stuff at fashion show
The fashionistas of CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence (SLC) were present at the Musée de la Civilisation on April 28 for the annual fashion show. Students were organizers and models. Many of …
Brahms’ German Requiem a balm for those who are grieving
The Orchestre Symphonique de Québec (OSQ) and its choir filled the Grand Théâtre with strong emotions on the evening of April 25. The audience listened intently to two tempestuous pieces …
Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier perform in Valcartier
Dave Gunning is no stranger to Quebec City. Over the last four years, he has stopped by Quebec High School three times to work with the music concentration students, teaching …
No easy steps to realize ballet dance studio dream
There’s probably never a perfect time or set of circumstances to plunge into a business venture. But for Barbara Simard, who dreamed of opening a ballet dance studio, the succession …