Culture Pointe-Claire Summer 2019 by Ville de Pointe-Claire

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exhibitions and workshops for kids

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cultural mediation art rental and sales

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USEFUL I N F O RM AT I O N STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE 176 Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.

STEWART HALL ART GALLERY 176 Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road Monday to Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday: 1 to 9 p.m. Closed on Saturdays in June, July, and August, and on May 20, June 24, July 1, and September 2

CENTRAL LIBRARY 100 Douglas-Shand Avenue Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.

PARKS Accessible every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Boutique

Stewart Park

reading and reference room

Alexandre-Bourgeau Park

THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY AND THE FRIENDS OF STEWART HALL CALendar

176 Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road 7 Sainte-Anne Avenue

Valois Park 85 Belmont Avenue

Cedar Park 20 Robinsdale Avenue

Northview Park 111 Viking Avenue Information: 514-630-1220

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s p e c ial p r o g r a m This summer, visit the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre and Art Gallery for a dazzling cultural program during the Lumina exhibition, featuring light in all its forms. Workshops, shows, lectures, and guided tours will light up your summer. The program features: EVENT Cultural Rendez-Vous Spotlight on Art A bright, colourful, and festive event for the whole family Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26 See p. 8 workshops Crafts in Light Library – Central and Valois A variety of activities and a special workshop See the Leisure Pointe-Claire guide or www.pointe-claire.ca event Freestyle Lumina Mural creation June and July See p. 10 EXHIBITION Lumina Works based on the theme of light July 7 to August 25 See p. 4 PICNIC VERNISSAGE Spectacular launch for the whole family Sunday, July 7 See p. 9 EXHIBITION FOR KIDS Fireflies – Laurent Lamarche Workshop with an independent art activity July 7 to August 25 See p. 16

PARTICIPATORY SESSION Exploration, Matter, Light With the artist duo IvanovStoeva Sunday, August 4 See p. 7 BRUNCH LECTURE Réflexions et Lumina Demystifying Art With curators Émilie Granjon and Laurent Lamarche Wednesday, August 21 See p. 7 PRE-CONCERT GUIDED TOURS During the Summer Evenings in the Park Festival See p. 5 GUIDED FAMILY TOUR Special presentation for young children Wednesday, July 10 See p. 5 CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES The GiGi and Schnitzel Extravaganza Light show with acrobatics, juggling, and a giant hoop Wednesday, July 10 See p. 11 A SPARKLING SOIRÉE Festive evening with a DJ at the Art Gallery Fire juggling show with FogoRasto Emcees: the members of the Youth Advisory Board Wednesday, August 14 See p. 10

PARTICIPATORY SESSION Light and Transparency With artist Lisette Lemieux Sunday, July 21 See p. 7

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EXHIBITIONS STEWART HALL ART GALLERY The Stewart Hall Art Gallery presents high-quality professional exhibitions. Specializing in contemporary art, the Gallery actively supports the visual arts in Québec and in Canada by acknowledging established artists and promoting emerging ones. Through its cultural mediation programs, it helps make art accessible to everyone. FREE ADMISSION

Myriam Dion, The American Woman Journal, courtiser la faiblesse et faire l’exercice du délicat, 2019 (detail)

Threads

LUMINA

Until June 23 Monday to Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. / Wednesday, 1 to 9 p.m. Closed Saturdays in June

July 7 to August 25 Monday to Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. / Wednesday, 1 to 9 p.m./ Closed on Saturdays Picnic vernissage: Sunday, July 7, 12 p.m.

Stewart Hall Art Gallery

The five artists featured in this exhibition drew inspiration from textile techniques and patterns, which they transpose to other mediums and materials to bring fabric out of its traditional domestic world and imbue it with the social concerns we face today. Whether they tackle social issues, cultural characteristics, or feminism, the artists create the threads of their stories of the present from knowledge of the past.

Lumina explores light from a perspective of sensory and cognitive destabilization. This exhibition invites visitors to walk down several new paths of exploration, whether in the form of optical phenomena or singular narratives, and even experiments that delve into the realm of the imagination.

In conjunction with the Threads exhibition, artist Shelley Miller will be in residence in the Project Room with Taking Space (see p. 6 for details). Artists: Myriam Dion, Surabhi Ghosh, Diane Meyer, Shelley Miller and Sarah Thibault Curators: Manel Benchabane and Céline Le Merlus

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Lumina brings together artists from all corners of the world. Artists: Magalie Comeau (Montréal), IvanovStoeva (Bulgaria), Lisette Lemieux (Montréal), Martin Messier (Montréal), James Nizam (Vancouver), Josée Pellerin (Montréal), and Étienne Rey (France) Curators: Émilie Granjon and Laurent Lamarche

GU I D E D E X H I B I T I O N T O UR S

Pre-concert Tours Lumina

Family Tour Lumina

Wednesdays July 17, 24, 31, and August 7 Tour schedule: 6:15 to 7 p.m. Concerts: See pages 11 to 13 Free admission. Tours start in the main entrance of the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre.

Wednesday, July 10, 7 to 7:45 p.m. Followed by the light show in Stewart Park See page 11 Free admission

Stewart Hall Art Gallery Before each concert of the Summer Evenings of the Park Festival, make the most of your visit and enjoy a tour of the Lumina exhibition in the Art Gallery, led by a specialized guide.

Stewart Hall Art Gallery A special presentation tailored to children that will help them discover all of the facets of the Lumina exhibition. You may even meet Buddy there! Coffee, tea and cookies will be served.

Coffee, tea and cookies will be served.

group visits Year-round

Stewart Hall Art Gallery The Stewart Hall Art Gallery offers personalized guided tours to groups of all ages to discover our ongoing exhibitions and demystify contemporary art. Reservations (minimum 10 people): 514-630-1220, ext. 1778

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A rtist r e sid e n c y Taking space Shelley Miller Until June 14

Stewart Hall Art Gallery Inspired by the idea of the cosmos, Shelley Miller takes undervalued crafts, traditionally practiced by women, and increases their scale and significance. To create a collective work, she invites participants to make fuxicos (round pieces of fabric), which she will transform into a wall-mounted work representing the cosmos. Make fuxicos with the artist: Thursdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. (except in June) Creative family afternoons: Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, June 2 1 to 5 p.m. Shelley Miller, People, Pattern, Placeâ&#x20AC;&#x2030;: Brazil, 2015

c in ĂŠ-a rt A Weaverly Path Thursday, May 23, 7 p.m. In English Passes required (available at the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre)

Reading and Reference Room An intimate and stunning portrait of Swissborn tapestry weaver Silvia Heyden. Inspired by the Eno River in Durham, North Carolina, Heyden shares how nature, music and her life experience anchor and guide her weaving, while her body of work redefines the art of modern tapestry. Director: Kenny Dalsheimer

Kenny Dalsheimer/The Groove Productions

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TA L K S A N D L ECT URE S PARTICIPATORY SESSIONS WITH ARTISTS Exceptional participatory sessions with the artists featured in Lumina, where you can become more familiar with their work and create a work alongside them.

Lisette Lemieux, Maelström Diurne, 2010 Photo: Michel Dubreuil

IvanovStoeva, Espace en suspension, 2019 Photo: IvanovStoeva

Light and Transparency

Exploration, Matter, Light

Sunday, July 21, 2 p.m. Registration: ludik.pointe-claire.ca or 514-630-1220, ext. 1778 Free

Sunday, August 4, 2 p.m. Registration: ludik.pointe-claire.ca or 514-630-1220, ext. 1778 Free

Stewart Hall Art Gallery

The work of Montréal artist Lisette Lemieux revolves around the phenomenon of light. The creator of Maëlstrom Nocturne and Maëlstrom Diurne, featured in the Lumina exhibition, invites us to experiment with and explore the effects of light and various degrees of transparency.

Masters students in Media Art at Concordia University, Dimo Ivanov and Sonya Stoeva explore the properties of light and matter and use optical illusions to create breathtaking landscapes. Join this artist duo as they explore and create around the concept of light refraction.

With Lisette Lemieux

With IvanovStoeva

BRUNCH LECTURE: DEMYSTIFYING ART RÉFLEXIONS ET LUMINA Wednesday, August 21, 10 a.m. In French Free admission

Stewart Hall patio Émilie Granjon is an exhibition curator, and Laurent Lamarche is a visual artist whose works focus on diffraction and bioluminescence. They have joined forces to present Lumina, an exceptional exhibition. You are invited to attend this lecture on the Stewart Hall patio to celebrate the end of summer and meet the curators behind this enlightening exhibition. With Émilie Granjon and Laurent Lamarche, curators of the Lumina exhibition.

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EVENTS 2019 CULTURAL RENDEZ-VOUS SPOTLIGHT ON ART Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Consult the complete program at www.pointe-claire.ca. Free admission

Stewart Hall Cultural Centre An annual bright, colourful, and festive event for both kids and adults, featuring a variety of fun activities! Get a sneak peek at the Lumina project, which will take place from July 7 to August 25. Festivities will include: a carousel and circus, stilt walkers, a giant bubbles workshop, strolling musicians, on-site entertainment, dance, music, exhibitions, skills demonstrations, a zone for kids aged 0 to 5, science and art workshops, and a small country market.

Art Workshop Fuxico Afternoon Shelley Miller Saturday, May 25, 1 to 5 p.m. In residence until June 14 Free admission

Stewart Hall Art Gallery Shelley Miller, artist-in-residence at the Art Gallery, invites us to take part in a collective work by creating fuxicos (round pieces of fabric). All of the fuxicos created during her residency will be used to make a huge mural representing the vastness of the cosmos. Artist Residency – Taking Space on page 6

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Museums Day Sunday, May 26, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shuttle bus schedule: www.museesmtl.org Free admission

Stewart Hall Art Gallery Every year, the Montréal Museums Society organizes a shuttle bus service that allows you to take full advantage of many cultural sites in Montréal, including the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre. Hop on or off at Stewart Hall and enjoy all the unique activities planned during the Cultural Rendez-Vous.

Picnic vernissage Join us at Stewart Park for a picnic, great art, and amazing activities as we celebrate the launch of Lumina. Sunday, July 7, 12 to 5 p.m. Free admission

Stewart Hall Art Gallery and Cultural Centre 12 to 2 p.m. Bring your lunch and sit by the water to enjoy the beginning of summer. Snacks, drinks, and ice cream will be available. 12 to 12:40 p.m. Launch of the public piano season – Tambour Instrumental composer and pianist Simon Piché-Castonguay will play pieces that are rooted in the origins of the neo-classical movement and ambient music, with influences from electronic minimalism. His meticulous compositions invite you to an intimate, melancholic, and yet grandiose world. For this session, he will be accompanied by a cellist and a violinist.

Photo: The Focalister

12 to 4 p.m. Creative workshops Luminous Drawings The Montréal Drawing Club invites kids and adults to create luminous drawings using bright fluorescent coloured pencils. Captivating Light Children can delve into the world of 3D art by creating a collective sculpture made of luminous materials that sparkle and shine. 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. Ample Man Dance Let yourself be captivated by this impromptu show featuring a contemporary dancer, an urban dancer, and a jazz pianist at our public piano. Both surprising and poetic, this trio presents an extraordinary journey through music and dance.

1:15 to 1:50 p.m. Launch of the public piano season — Tambour Second presentation by pianist Simon Piché-Castonguay, featuring a cellist and a violinist. 12 to 4 p.m. Friends of Stewart Hall book kiosk Proceeds from the used book sale go to the Friends of Stewart Hall Foundation.

2 p.m. Lumina vernissage Join us at the Art Gallery for the vernissage of the Lumina exhibition with the artists and curators.

Tambour Paysage Photo: Marie-Pier Meilleur

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a sparkling soirée Festive evening with a DJ Wednesday, August 14, 6 to 8 p.m. Ages 14 to 21 Registration required: stewarthall@pointe-claire.ca

Stewart Hall Art Gallery The members of the Youth Advisory Board will be your emcees for this festive program celebrating youth. This special evening created by and for youth in Pointe-Claire features the works of Lumina, this summer’s flagship exhibition. Featuring: a DJ at the Art Gallery, a guided tour, glow-in-the-dark face painting, colourful drinks, and hors-d’oeuvres, and much more to make this dazzling event a success.

FIRE JUGGLING SHOW black cats Wednesday, August 14, 7:45 p.m. Free admission

Stewart Park The FogoRasto troupe takes us into the heat of the action with a burst of pyrotechnical elements against a breathtaking backdrop! See page 13 for more information.

This colourful, festive evening will come to a scorching close with a fire performance at Stewart Park.

mural creation FREESTYLE lumina 4 sessions in June and July Ages 14 to 21 Information and registration: 514-630-1220, ext. 1772, or melissa.basora@pointe-claire.ca

Stewart Hall Cultural Centre Teens are invited to draw inspiration from the Lumina theme to create a mural of their own using spray paint. Through art mediation workshops with professional mural artists, participants will learn techiques and develop ideas that they will create. The mural will be on display until the end of the season in the City’s brand new skatepark. Come create a mural that reflects who you are!

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C O N CERT S A N D PER F O RM A N CE S SUMMER EVENINGS IN THE PARK FESTIVAL Stewart Park In case of rain, events will be held indoors at the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre (514-630-1220). Bring your own chair or rent one for $2 (proceeds go to The Friends of Stewart Hall).

Free admission PRE-CONCERT TOURS Offered before each concert from July 10 to August 7: 6:15 to 7 p.m. A guide with specialized knowledge offers a tour of the Lumina exhibition at the Art Gallery. Coffee, tea, and cookies will be served.

Zal’s Log

The Royal Pickles

Wednesday, June 26, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 3, 7:30 p.m.

World music

Jazz

Zal’s Log gives carte blanche to singer-songwriter, composer, and kora player Zal Sissokho to create new works with musicians from various backgrounds. Alongside flamenco guitarist Caroline Planté, double bassist Mohamed Masmoudi, and percussionist Miguel Medina, Zal presents an encounter between his native Mandinka culture and flamenco, redefining the boundaries of the kora.

The Royal Pickles orchestra stays true to its hot jazz vibes and is renowned for its frenetic, unforgettable concerts. Enjoy a wild night with cabaret, swing dance, and music straight out of another era!

Zal Sissokho, vocals, kora and musical direction; Mohamed Masmoudi, double bass; Miguel Medina, percussion; Caroline Planté, vocals, flamenco guitar

Aurélien Tomasi, clarinet, soprano and tenor saxophone; Alex Bouchard, trombone; Mélisande Archambault, vocals, violin, washboard; Jeff Moseley, electric guitar; Louis Lévesque, vocals, banjo; Christian Leclerc, tuba; Justin Chan, Stéphanie Beaulieu, dance

light show THE GIGI AND SCHNITZEL EXTRAVAGANZA Wednesday, July 10, 7:45 p.m.

Family performance GiGi and Schnitzel both want to be the centre of attention! The competition between these two hilarious characters heats up with acrobatics, juggling, hula hoops, a giant hoop, and their adorable antics. This performance is a whirlwind of light and art, creating a captivating atmosphere. Marianne Trenka

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Rémi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble The Genius of Coltrane Wednesday, July 17, 7:30 p.m.

Jazz Saxophonist Rémi Bolduc is back with a tribute to John Coltrane, the saxophonist who revolutionized jazz. Naima, Mr. P.C. and other compositions from the iconic album Giant Steps will be performed to highlight the 90th anniversary of Coltrane’s birth. Don’t miss this memorable jazz concert! Rémi Bolduc, saxophone, arrangements; André Leroux, tenor saxophone; Alexandre Côté, baritone saxophone; François Bourassa, piano; Fraser Hollins, bass; Dave Laing, drums

Juan Sebastian Larobina Alas, ramas y raíces

Sussex – Rob Lutes Ocean Wide

Wednesday, July 24, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 31, 7:30 p.m.

World music

Blues

The JSL Band is a group of friends who love playing music that makes everyone dance. Groove, Latin rhythms, funk, jazz, reggae, Brazilian music, and a strong rhythm section combine with Latin music classics for an original repertoire. Add a little spice to your evening with Latino-Gaspé flavour!

Some of Canada’s finest musicians have come together to create a tasty, eclectic and totally original blend of blues, folk, ragtime, Americana and jazz. A fresh journey to the heart of American music featuring a unique mix of instruments, original songs, selected gems from blues history, soulful vocals, and high-level musicianship!

Juan Sebastian Larobina, vocals, guitar, saxophone; Pascal Soucy, drums; Régis Roy, bass; Rémi Giguère, guitar

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Rob Lutes, vocals, guitar, banjo; Michael Emenau, vibraphone, pianica; Ivanhoe Jolicœur, trumpet; Bruno Lamarche, saxophone, clarinet

Jorge Martinez Carnaval Wednesday, August 7, 7:30 p.m.

World music Jorge Martinez takes listeners on a journey into today’s music, a contemporary flamenco that combines tradition, modernity, original emotions, and know-how. Jorge Martinez and his unique guitar style, along with vocals and a passion for percussion, envelop audiences through the sensibility of his compositions with remarkable virtuosity and a personal touch. Jorge Martinez, vocals, guitar; Carlos Marcelo Martinez, vocals, guitar; Sebastien Pellerin, bass; Miguel Medina, percussion

FogoRasto Black Cats Fire Juggling Show Wednesday, August 14, 7:45 p.m.

Performance for all ages Welcome to the Black Cat Cabaret! FogoRasto takes audiences to a city in the 19th century, where nighttime tricks and hidden objects lurk in suitcases, jackets, and even up a bandit’s sleeve. Their breathtaking staging provides the backdrop for a dynamite performance featuring bursts of pyrotechnical elements and intriguing costumes. Josianne Lamoureux, Geoffrey Boudreault, Coralie Cyr-St-Pierre, Alexandre Seim

Photo : Carla Vigna

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SUMMER BEATS IN THE PARKS In case of rain, events will be held indoors at the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre (514-630-1220). Bring your own chair. Free admission

Gadji-Gadjo REGARDS Thursday, July 18, 7:30 p.m. ALEXANDRE-BOURGEAU PARK 7 Sainte-Anne Avenue

World music Immerse yourself in the universe of Gadji-Gadjo with its fourth opus entitled Regards. Inspired by Eastern Europe, their cinematographic music has a carnival flair. Since 2002, the ensemble has coloured the musical landscape with originality and finesse. The mixed music is at the heart of its compositions. Join these five performers in this concert as they put their own unique spin on their musical influences. Mélanie Bergeron, accordion; Pierre-Olivier Dufresne, violin; Benjamin Tremblay-Carpentier; harmonicas, guitar; Mathieu Deschenaux, bass; Ivan Bamford, percussion

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Yordan Martinez & The Cuban Martinez Show Musica Cubana Thursday, July 25, 7:30 p.m. NORTHVIEW PARK 111 Viking Avenue

World music Come enjoy an authentic and festive Latin music show. These talented artists will play the greatest hits from yesterday to today, as well as Latin hits with a Cuban flair. Their energy and charisma on stage will entice the audience to dance, sing, and groove to salsas, timbas, cha-cha-chas, bachatas, and merengues. Yordan Martinez, trombone, musical direction; Yojan Vargas-Rodriguez, electric bass; Javier Chacon, piano; Joe Alexis Torres, congas; Antonio Modesto, bongo; Lisandro Martinez, vocals, small percussion; Reynel Almeida, vocals, small percussion

Toxique Trottoir Aquaphonie Thursday, August 1 Two performances: 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. CEDAR PARK 20 Robinsdale Avenue (In case of rain, the performance will be cancelled)

Family performance (Age 3 and up) This watery celebration won’t leave anyone high and dry, young and old alike! Hailing from a faraway, long-forgotten land, the Aquanauts index the Earth’s waters… when a leak in the main tank jeopardizes their plans! The three naïve and endearing clowns dive right in with buckets of solutions and ride a wave of fun no dam can stop. Bring your picnic and a blanket! Artists: Muriel De Zangroniz, Dominique Marier and Marie-Hélène Côté

Big Time Lew and the Screamin’ Rockets

SULTANS OF STRING

Thursday, August 8, 7:30 p.m. VALOIS PARK 85 Belmont Avenue

Blues With his electrifying piano playing and his powerful, soulful voice, Big Time Lew is Québec’s boogie-woogie king. His music will take you on a journey back to the golden age of rock’n’roll with classics by Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Ray Charles, and Elvis Presley. Bring your dancing shoes for a swingin’ good time! Big Time Lew, vocals, piano; Kevin Mark, guitar; Marc Leclerc, tenor saxophone; Patrice Luneau, baritone saxophone; Francis Verdon, drums; Henry Wojcik, double bass

Thursday, August 22, 7:30 p.m. ALEXANDRE-BOURGEAU PARK 7 Sainte-Anne Avenue

World music Winners of several JUNO and Canadian Folk Music Awards in the Best World Music Album category, the Sultans of String weave together a wide variety of influences, including Celtic sounds, flamenco, Gypsy jazz, and Middle-Eastern and Cuban rhythms. Their universally appealing music takes audiences on an endless journey! Chris McKhool, violin; Kevin Laliberté, guitar; Drew Birston, bass; Eric Breton, percussion Part of the World Sailing Championship, which takes place August 20 to 30 at the Pointe-Claire Sailing Base

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exhibitions and workshops for kids

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fireflies EXHIBITION WITH AN INDEPENDENT ART ACTIVITY July 7 to August 25

Kids’ Corner The Fireflies exhibition takes visitors to the fantasy world of Laurent Lamarche. Through samples from his art lab, he combines art and science in a playful atmosphere where crafts come to life.

GUIDED FAMILY TOUR SPECIAL PRESENTATION FOR CHILDREN Wednesday, July 10, 7 to 7:45 p.m. Followed by the light show in Stewart Park Free admission

THE GIGI AND SCHNITZEL EXTRAVAGANZA Light show Wednesday, July 10, 7:45 p.m.

black cats FIRE JUGGLING SHOW BY FOGORASTO Wednesday, August 14, 7:45 p.m.

Performance for all ages

More activities are planned during the Cultural Rendez-Vous on Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See page 8. 16

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Welcome to the Black Cat Cabaret! FogoRasto takes audiences to a city in the 19th century, where nighttime tricks and hidden objects lurk in suitcases, jackets, and even up a bandit’s sleeve. Their breathtaking staging provides the backdrop for a dynamite performance featuring bursts of pyrotechnical elements and intriguing costumes. Josianne Lamoureux, Geoffrey Boudreault, Coralie Cyr-St-Pierre, Alexandre Seim

fa m ily a rt w o r ksho p s Stewart ART GALLERY free. General public. Children and parents discover the pleasure of art as they create objects related to the themes of ongoing exhibitions.

art workshop Fuxico Afternoons with Shelley Miller Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, June 2, 1 to 5 p.m. / In residence until June 14 Free admission

Stewart Hall Art Gallery As part of the artist residency, Taking Space (see p. 6).

crafts in light Ages 7 to 11 / Free Registration required: ludik.pointe-claire.ca

Library – Central and Valois Check Leisure Pointe-Claire for more information. Inspired by the theme of Lumina, the Pointe-Claire Public Library offers a series of fun, educational activities focused on light.

Light Installation Create a light installation with the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre mediation team.

Craft, Recycling and STEAM! Bright Insect Transform a bottle into an insect that lights up using a light-emitting diode. Monday, July 29, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Central Library

Fluorescence des minéraux et plus

Tuesday, June 25, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Central Library

A workshop-show where children will learn about mineralogy, crystallization, Québec geology, and luminescence.

Wednesday, June 26, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Library – Valois Branch

Friday, August 9, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Central Library (in French)

Lumina Celebration For all. Free admission. Information: Check Leisure Pointe-Claire or www.pointe-claire.ca Québec National Holiday The Art of Light Therapy Monday, June 24, 2 to 8:30 p.m. Alexandre-Bourgeau Park

Canada Day When the Sun Meets Colour Monday, July 1, 2 to 8:30 p.m. Alexandre-Bourgeau Park VALOIS FAIR Rays of Colour! Thursday, July 11, 5 to 9 p.m. Valois Park SUMMER 2019 / Culture Pointe-Claire 17

CU LT UR A L ME D I AT I O N

Activities for preschools and school groups Educational and school components

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Based on a spirit of discovery, this program offers activities to daycare centres, school groups, and homeschoolers. Children are introduced to artistic and cultural practices through a performance, a concert, a workshop, a guided tour of an art exhibition or a story hour presented by a public security agent, a firefighter, or a policewoman. Specific projects designed for and with partners and members of the community. We work with you to innovate and design personalized projects. For a full list of activities for preschool and school groups, please contact Mélissa Basora, 514-630-1220, ext. 1772, or melissa.basora@pointe-claire.ca.

RE A D I N G A N D RE F ERE N CE R O O M The Stewart Hall Reading and Reference Room is a friendly space that is open to all free of charge. Come and discover the book collection, handmade items from the Boutique, and works of art from the Art Rental and Sales Service – or just enjoy a relaxing space that will awaken your curiosity.

KIDS’ CORNER

Your kids will have a great time discovering our fantastic selection of educational board games and puzzles to bust boredom and develop patience and concentration. Open daily

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B O U T I Q UE

POINTE-CLAIRE: CITY IN FOCUS COLLECTION USED BOOK SALE

Featured Artisan

Visit the Boutique today to see our latest additions to the Pointe-Claire: City in Focus collection featuring paintings, prints and cards of our great city! Books are available at bargain prices in the Reading and Reference Room. Proceeds go to the Friends of Stewart Hall Foundation.

CHEWELS Jewelry Pointe-Claire resident Tracy Gartner is the designer behind CHEWELS, a jewelry collection for moms to wear and for babies to chew on! Made of wood, food-grade silicone and 100% cotton crochet beads, CHEWELS jewelry appeals both to the playful sensory nature of little ones and a momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design sensibility. Monday to Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday: 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday: closed in June, July and August For more information about Art Rental and Sales or the Boutique, please contact Amanda Johnston, 514-630-1220, ext. 1721, or amanda.johnston@pointe-claire.ca.

A RT RE N TA L A N D S A L E S RENT OR BUY A WORK OF ART

The Stewart Hall Art Rental and Sales Service has been providing the public with affordable high-quality art since 1967. Every fall, a professional jury carefully selects 100 artworks for the Art Rental collection. The collection showcases the work of approximately 75 Canadian artists. Support local artists and feel good about encouraging creativity in your community! Â

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join the friends of the library and the friends of stewart hall as a friend of the library: • You benefit from presales before book sales are open to the public. • You help promote reading and learning oppportunities in your community. • You support Library projects and activities. • You are invited to participate in Meet & Greet events with our sponsored authors. i want to become a friend of the library

Name: Address: City:

Postal Code:

Telephone: Adult (ages 18-64)

$10 per year Donation $

Email: Child or student (with valid ID) $5 per year

Seniors (65+) $5 per year

(a tax receipt will be issued for donations of $20 or more)

Please return this coupon and your cheque, payable to The Friends of the Pointe-Claire Library, to one of the following addresses: Pointe-Claire public library (Central) 100 Douglas-Shand Avenue, Pointe-Claire, Québec H9R 4V1

POINTE-CLAIRE Public Library (VALOIS) 68 Prince-Edward Avenue, Pointe-Claire, Québec H9R 4C7

As a friend of stewart hall: • You help support activities at the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre and Art Gallery. • You are invited to special events and exhibitions, and you have the option of picking up passes for cultural events 18 days in advance*. • You can take advantage of exclusive guided tours of art exhibitions at the Art Gallery. • You get a 10% discount on the sale of artwork in the Art Rental Collection and on certain boutique items**. • You are invited to an annual reception at Stewart Hall. * Maximum 2 passes (single membership) or 4 passes (family membership). ** The discount does not apply to cards, gift certificates, or rental fees for the Art Rental Collection.

i want to become a friend of stewart hall

Name: Address: City: Telephone: Annual single membership $15 per year

Postal Code: Email: Annual family membership $25 per year

Annual corporate membership $100 per year

Please return this coupon and your cheque, payable to The Friends of Stewart Hall, to the following address: The friends of stewart hall – 176 Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road, Pointe-Claire, Québec H9S 4J7

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