CQSB talent shines at the 17th Performing Arts Festival
Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com On April 25, the Central Québec School Board (CQSB)’s 17th Performing Arts Festival (PAF) returned after a two-year hiatus. This year, students from seven high schools gathered … Continue reading CQSB talent shines at the 17th Performing Arts Festival
Director notes devilish details of The School for Scandal
Submitted by Quebec Art Company Quebec Art Company’s spring production is coming up soon, and it will be a special treat for theatre-goers. The School for Scandal is a wickedly … Continue reading Director notes devilish details of The School for Scandal
Centre Jacques-Cartier needs to protect its social circus program
Myariam Labbe myriam@qctonline.com On Dec. 4, 2020, a few young participants from Centre Jacques-Cartier’s Cirque du Monde (CDM) performed the opening and closing musical numbers at Le Bal du Maire. … Continue reading Centre Jacques-Cartier needs to protect its social circus program
Kwe! festival puts Indigenous languages in the spotlight
Myriam Labbe myriam@qctonline.com On April 21, the Kwe! Meet with Indigenous Peoples festival announced the program for its fifth edition which will be held from June 17 to 21 at … Continue reading Kwe! festival puts Indigenous languages in the spotlight
Carrefour international de théâtre launches 22nd edition
Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com The 22nd edition the Carrefour international de théâtre was announced during a press conference held at Le Diamant theatre, coincidentally on April 20, 2022. Dominique Violette, chief … Continue reading Carrefour international de théâtre launches 22nd edition
Club Musical de Québec launches its 2022-2023 season
Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Correspondances, an outstanding baroque ensemble of singers and musicians from France, performed at the Palais Montcalm on May 2 as part of the Club Musical de Québec’s … Continue reading Club Musical de Québec launches its 2022-2023 season
Violons du Roy launch their next season at the MNBAQ
Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com Yet another musical ensemble has announced its program for the 2022-2023 season. On April 29, the Violons du Roy, directed by Jonathan Cohen, gave a free concert … Continue reading Violons du Roy launch their next season at the MNBAQ
OSQ dances with Kodály, Saint-Saëns and Sibelius
Shirley Nadeau shirley@qctonline.com It was another delightful evening of music at the Palais Montcalm with the Orchestre symphonique de Québec on April 27. Finnish guest conductor Emilia Hoving was very … Continue reading OSQ dances with Kodály, Saint-Saëns and Sibelius
St. Lawrence’s What the Heck ‘scandals’ steal centre stage
Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com With hard work, determination, passion and skill, a group of CEGEP Champlain-St. Lawrence students brought down the house despite the pandemic, conflicting schedules, emergencies and life in …
Legendary director Oliver Stone to present JFK documentary in Quebec
Peter Black Local Journalism Initiative Reporter peterblack@qctonline.com The Quebec City Film Festival (QCFF) is back with a bang following the pandemic hiatus with multiple-Oscar winning director Oliver Stone booked in …