Traditional Art of Nigeria
The concern of the early twentieth century artists looking at African art seems to have been essentially aesthetic. Their interest for the forms, their angularity surpassed the interest in time, …
Objects and their meaning
“Material culture is that segment of man’s physical environment which is purposely shaped by him according to a culturally dictated plan.” James Deetz (1930-2000) We travel and often purchase souvenirs …
Stradivari’s Heritage: Jing Wang competes for precious violin
The Canada Council for the Arts will announce the winners of 2012 Musical Instrument Bank competition from among 30 finalists on Wednesday, September 26. One of the finalists who competed …
VEQ Fall Fest brings family and friends together
The third edition of the Voice of English-speaking Quebec Fall Fest took place this Saturday at Quebec High School where family and friends gathered to celebrate the vitality of the …
Strong Celtic Men Wear Kilts
Strong man Dirk Bishop explained to the crowd gathered on the Quebec High School sports field last Saturday when the Celtic Festival joined forces with VEQ’s Fall Fest, that he …
Plan ahead for the 2nd annual QuebeCrime Festival
Are you waiting anxiously to know the lineup for the QuebeCrime Festival which is happening later in October? La Maison Anglaise is proud to welcome more than 20 authors from …
VEQ Fall Fest
Doug Williams, QHS ceramics teacher, demonstrated his white-clay pottery skills. Photo by Allison Van Rassel The youngest Shannon Irish Dancers show off their toe-tapping dance skills to an appreciative …
Uplifting and inspirational! 2012 Quebec International of Sacred Music
The 16th Quebec International of Sacred Music promises to be uplifting and inspirational from September 8 to 16 under the artistic direction of Canadian counter-tenor Daniel Taylor. “It is with …
Madonna Magic lights up the Plains
Under a brilliant full moon accompanied by a chilling September 1st wind, Madonna mesmerized the over 70,000 fans of all walks of life and ages who turned out to see …
Morrin Centre a natural choice for bestselling author Paul Almond
Quebec, August 31, 2012 – Author and filmmaker Paul Almond will launch The Pilgrim, the fourth novel in his Alford Saga, on Wednesday, September 12. After his experience as honorary …