Quebec: A City and Its Artists at Musée
The Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec has launched Québec: A City and Its Artists, an exhibit featuring over 160 works by 22 artists who were born or lived in …
Beaver magazine weaves city’s history
The Beaver, Canada’s history magazine, has offered its contribution to Quebec City’s anniversary celebration, devoting an entire edition to the cause, Quebec at 400: How four centuries of triumph and …
Classical guitar, heavy metal and prog rock
One of the most respected classical guitarists in the world, and founder of the legendary Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, Scott Tennant has been invited to perform at Salle Henri-Gagnon, situated …
Characters in Search of Authors
We are looking for authors who can provide realistic voices for our contemporary Canadian girl characters aged 10-11 years. The stories are to be wholesome, inspiring, educational and entertaining for …
Septune at Université Laval, Agaguk in the snow
Université Laval’s faculty of music, under the direction of Jacques Larocque, is proud to present the very original and talented group Septune. Comprised of seven saxophonists, the band will perform …
VEQ’s 400th anniversary plans are coming together
Voice of Engish-speaking Québec is rallying the troops this spring during the May long weekend with a full schedule of events for residents and visitors alike. Their hopes are …
Dina Bélanger to be celebrated
When you hear the name Dina Bélanger, you immediately think of the popular Quebec City concert hall situated at 2047 chemin St-Louis. Well, actually, Dina Bélanger was a piano prodigy …
Urbanopolis questions impact of cities
We here at The Beat feel that it is our duty to keep you updated with the latest activities of Quebec City’s 400th birthday celebrations. Going forward with this week’s …
2008 promises plenty of music from around the world
Welcome back to the musical beats on Quebec City streets! We start off a promising 2008 with music from the other side of the world, stopping to celebrate our great …
Rosina takes to the stage at Morrin Centre’s College Hall
Deep below the Grand Théâtre de Québec, students at Quebec’s Conservatoire de musique are rehearsing the songs, dance moves and lines for the fast-approaching premiere of Frances Brooke’s operetta Rosina. …