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Culture notes Cultural activities, lectures, exhibitions, concerts, and shows offered by the City. Unless otherwise indicated, activities are bilingual.

LOCATIONS AND OPENING HOURS 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. Closed on Saturdays in June, July and August, and on May 21, June 24 and 25, July 1 and 2, and September 3 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 21, June 24 and 25, July 1 and 2, and September 3 STEWART PARK Accessible every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ALEXANDRE-BOURGEAU PARK 7 Sainte-Anne Avenue Accessible every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. VALOIS PARK 85 Belmont Avenue Accessible every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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STEWART HALL art gallery

geopoetics project 2018 Award for Outstanding Achievement – Art Exhibitions from the Canadian Museums Association (CMA) The mayor of the City of Pointe-Claire, John Belvedere, is proud of the Canadian Museums Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Art Exhibitions category that the City and the Stewart Hall Art Gallery received for the Geopoetics cultural project.

Mr. Mathieu Lapierre, Director of the Culture, Sports, Leisure and Community Development Department; Mr. John Belvedere, Mayor of the City of Pointe-Claire; and Ms. Céline Le Merlus, Curator of the Stewart Hall Art Gallery, at the Canadian Museums Association National Conference.

Receiving unanimous acclaim from the panelists, the Geopoetics project surpassed all of the Association’s criteria for excellence and exceeded current standards of practice through its national scope. “Geopoetics was an exceptional professional exhibition that helped strengthen and unite our community and reflected our City,” stated Mayor Belvedere. From May to October 2017, Geopoetics brought together:

3 exhibitions 25 artists 12 outdoor works 8 major events

daily themed activities 3,500 residents 12,000 visitors

The City and the Stewart Hall Art Gallery would like to thank all members of the community who took part in the creation of this remarkable project. Relive Geopoetics at www.geopoetics.ca.

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EXHIBITIONS STEWART HALL ART GALLERY The Stewart Hall Art Gallery presents high-quality professional exhibitions exploring a wide variety of themes, art practices, and mediums. Specializing in contemporary art, the Gallery actively supports the visual arts in Quebec and in Canada by acknowledging established artists and promoting emerging ones. Through its cultural mediation and educational programs (workshops, talks, film screenings and lectures), the Stewart Hall Art Gallery fosters community involvement and helps make art accessible to all.

Free admission

Níchiwamiskwém | nimidet | MA SŒUR | MY SISTER CONTEMPORARY NATIVE ART BIENNIAL (BACA) Until June 22 Monday to Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 1 to 9 p.m. Closed Saturdays in June

Stewart Hall Art Gallery

Untitled, 2017, Jaime Black Photo: Jen Doerksen

Launched in 2012, the Contemporary Native Art Biennial highlights the diversity in Native North American art practices. The 2018 edition focuses on the many different relationships between sisters, whether or not they are related by blood, from different nations. The artists tell stories of their childhood, sharing memories and highlighting events that shaped their identity as Indigenous women. Artists: KC Adams (Cree), Mayoreak Ashoona (Inuit), Soroseelutu Ashoona (Inuit),

Eruoma Awashish (Atikamekw), Jaime Black (Métis), Catherine Blackburn (Dene), Carla Hemlock (Mohawk), Amy Malbeuf (Métis), Meryl McMaster (Plains Cree), Marian Snow (Kahnawake Mohawk), Ningiukulu Teevee (Inuit) Curators: Niki Little and Becca Taylor

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MAKING A STAND: Revisited pedestals – Part III

July 8 to August 26 Monday to Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 1 to 9 p.m. Closed Saturdays Vernissage: Sunday, July 8, 2 p.m. (details on page 8) Stewart Hall Art Gallery This group exhibition is the continuation of the cycle that began at Action Art Actuel and Galerie B-312, in 2017. If pedestals were historically erected to highlight or legitimize objects, modernity has turned this idea upside down. Today, contemporary artists still shake up this issue.

Guillaume Boudrias-Plouffe, La prospection du ravaudeux, 2016

Artists: Steffie Bélanger, Patrick Bérubé, Guillaume Boudrias-Plouffe, Louis Bouvier,

Manon De Pauw and Sara A. Tremblay, Doyon-Rivest, Karine Payette Curator: Emmanuel Galland

Trajectoires

September 1 to October 14 Monday to Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 1 to 9 p.m. Vernissage: Wednesday, September 5, 7 p.m. Stewart Hall Art Gallery How does migration impact the personal and professional lives of artists? Trajectoires brings together three Montreal artists who went through the immigration process. The artists featured in this exhibition have artistic practices which, without necessarily focusing on immigration, definitely bear the traces of its influence.

Khadija Baker, Racines, 2016

A touring exhibition created and produced by Espace Projet. Presented by the Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée. Artists: Khadija Baker (Syria), Dorothee Nowak (France, Poland), Lysette Yoselevitz (Mexico) Curators: Catherine Barnabé and Ludmila Steckelberg

talks and lectures Pre-concert tours – Summer Evenings in the Park FESTIVAL

6:15 to 7 p.m. Guided tours of the Art Gallery before concerts (see page 9). Stewart Hall Art Gallery

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EVENTS

CULTURAL RENDEZ-VOUS 2018 FOLK BY THE LAKE

Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For the whole family Free admission Stewart Hall Folk-themed activities for the whole family. Featuring: dance, music, theatre and circus performances, pony rides, a petting zoo, musical bikes, naïve art exhibitions, skill demonstrations, a market featuring local products, a zone for kids aged 0 to 5, reading tent, and art and circus workshops for the whole family. Proceeds from the perennials sale go to the Friends of Stewart Hall. Program details available at www.pointe-claire.ca.

ART WORKSHOP: BEADING Saturday, May 26, 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission

Stewart Hall Art Gallery Join us as a professional artisan guides us through an art activity using the traditional Indigenous technique of beading. The activity is adapted to both adults and children.

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MONTREAL Museums Day Sunday, May 27, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shuttle buses: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. museesmontreal.org Free admission Stewart Hall Art Gallery Every year, the Montreal Museums Society organizes a shuttle bus service which allows you to take full advantage of many cultural sites in Montreal, 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.

Tour of the 2018 Contemporary Native Art Biennial (BACA)

Thursday, June 7, 1 to 5 p.m. Offered to members of the Friends of Stewart Hall Foundation Registration required: 514-630-1300, ext. 1778 manel.benchabane@pointe-claire.ca Stewart Hall Art Gallery Participate in an eye-opening tour of the exhibition venues included in the 2018 edition of BACA. The afternoon will kick off at the Art Mûr Gallery, followed by a visit to La Guilde, and finally a tour of the Stewart Hall Art Gallery, where you will see the remarkable work of Indigenous artists.

Jeneen Frei Njootli and Tsema Igharas, Sinuosity, 2016. , Still photo from the performance.

BACA Finissage – Screening of Luke Parnell’s documentary Thursday, June 21, 7 p.m. Free admission

Stewart Hall Art Gallery To mark National Aboriginal Day, the Stewart Hall Art Gallery will be holding a wine and cheese evening for the closing celebration of the 2018 Contemporary Native Art Biennial. Featured: A short documentary by Luke Parnell about the totem created by the artist during his residency at the Gallery as part of the 2016 edition of BACA will be screened. The artist will be attending the event. Luke Parnell, Stewart Hall, 2016

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Déracinement At the top: Myriam Foisy, Joachim Yensen-Martin and Ariane Dubé-Lavigne. At the bottom: Danika Cormier and Tiffanie Boffa. Photo: Jackie Hopfinger

Picnic Vernissage

Sunday, July 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission Stewart Hall Art Gallery Join us for a picnic and outdoor activities in Stewart Park as we celebrate the Art Gallery’s summer vernissage. Starting at 10 a.m.: Urban Sketchers of Montreal Sketch Stewart Park, Lake Saint-Louis, and the Cultural Centre. Paper and pencils will be provided. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Botanical drawing workshop Learn drawing and watercolour techniques, which you will have a chance to practice during the course of the afternoon. Age 10 and up. 12 p.m.: Launch of the public piano season Latin jazz and Cuban program Neisy Wilson is a Cuban jazz singer, pianist, and composer. In 2011, she won a Syli d’or for world music with The Cuban Martinez Show. 12 to 2 p.m.: Picnic Bring your lunch and sit by the water to enjoy the beginning of summer. Snacks, drinks and ice cream will be available! 1 to 4 p.m.: Friends of Stewart Hall book sale Proceeds from the used book sale go to the Friends of Stewart Hall Foundation.

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1 to 4 p.m.: Art creation workshop Based on the theme of the new exhibition. For all. 2 p.m.: Vernissage MAKING A STAND: Revisited Pedestals – Part III Everyone is invited to the Art Gallery for the vernissage of the exhibition. 3 p.m.: Performance: Déracinement Choreographed around a large wooden structure such as a house without walls, Déracinement merges architecture of bodies and space to portray the path dancers take prior to leaving their nest. Choreographer: Chloé Bourdages-Roy 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Our Memories Dance With the help of choreographer Chloé Bourdages-Roy and two artists from the show, participants draw inspiration from their memories to develop their own movements. Between mime and dance, they share their histories and weave together a collective choreography. For all.

CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES SUMMER EVENINGS IN THE PARK FESTIVAL Stewart Park In case of rain, events will be held indoors in 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 A guide with specialized knowledge offers a tour of ongoing exhibitions at the Art Gallery before Summer Evening in the Park Festival concerts. Coffee, tea, and cookies will be served. 6 p.m. – Starting from the entrance hall in the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre

Misses Satchmo Is That All There is

Makaya

Wednesday, July 4, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 27, 7:30 p.m.

World Jazz

jazz

Makaya, named after one of Haiti’s tallest mountains, is a Creole jazz quintet. Created in 2006, this ensemble performs music that is essentially instrumental and acoustic. Winner of the Vision Diversité award, in 2016 Makaya released the album Elements, confirming its position as “a real hope in Creole jazz.”

Misses Satchmo present Is That All There Is, featuring typical musical pieces from New Orleans, an early jazz repertoire, and AfroAmerican jazz culture. Their latest album, Vian dans les dents, is a tribute to the repertoire of Boris Vian. Their unique way of telling stories and melting hearts is instantly recognizable through their well-defined, developed, and refined musical personality. Their music will take you on a journey with a smile on your lips and jazz-swing in your ears. Lysandre Champagne, trumpet and vocals; Jeff Moseley, guitar; Blanche Baillargeon, double bass; Marton Maderspatch, drums; Yvan Belleau, clarinet and saxophone

Nicolas Bédard, double bass and electric bass; David Bontemps, piano and band leader; Emmanuel Delly, congas and Haitian percussions; Jude Deslouches, guitar and vocals; Cydric Féréol, gwo ka (traditional percussion instrument from Guadeloupe) and percussions

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Kif-Kif Sisters Jam Side Up

MONTREAL GUITAR TRIO Danzas

Family performance

World music

Inseparable identical twins, the Kif-Kif Sisters make bunnies fly and French fries rain from the sky! Together, they fight giant pink monsters and practice the art of snacking. Jam Side Up is a highly imaginative show mixing surprising comedy and audience interaction.

Come and discover the MG3 (Montreal Guitar Trio) and its seventh opus titled DANZAS, dedicated to the music of Paco de Lucia, Manuel de Falla and Agustin Barrios. Full of energy, virtuosity and humour, the MG3 guitarists are an amazing group! Their eclectic and dynamic music is a journey through several influences.

Wednesday, July 11, 7:30 p.m.

Josette Lépine and Françoise Lépine

Wednesday, July 18, 7:30 p.m.

Glenn Lévesque, Sébastien Dufour, Marc Morin, guitar

Bïa and Mamselle Ruiz Bandidas!

Wednesday, August 1, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 25, 7:30 p.m.

jazz

World music

Susie Arioli has several studio albums to her credit, three of which have been nominated for a JUNO and three for Félix awards. All have been bestselling jazz albums in Canada. Faithful to her roots, Susie puts her personal signature on several jazz standards and also performs her own songs. As a singer-songwriter, she invites us to dance through orchestrations full of swing, where blues and soul influences are noticeably present.

Bïa and Mamselle Ruiz come together for a poetic and sensual show at the heart of Latin music. Their passionate voices breathe life into a repertoire full of treasures from the South and personal favourites. With classics such as Dos Gardenias, Besame Mucho, Cucurrucucu Paloma, and La Llorona, the two Bandidas will enthrall their audience! Bïa, guitar and vocals; Mamselle Ruiz, guitar and vocals; Sheila Hannigan, cello; Sacha Daoud, drums; Daniel Gigon, bass

Susie Arioli Quartet

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Susie Arioli, vocals and percussion; Jim Bland, guitar; Paul Shrofel, piano; Mike De Masi, double bass

Radiotango

Wednesday, August 8, 7:30 p.m.

Guy Bélanger Traces & Scars

World music

Wednesday, August 15, 7:30 p.m.

Radiotango is an ensemble rooted in the century-old tradition of Argentine tango. This ensemble gracefully plays classic tangos from the “epoca de oro” of the 30s to 50s to works by Piazzolla with authentic arrangements. Argentinian singer Damián Nisenson, who grew up in the heart of Buenos Aires, shares his stories full of legendary characters.

blues

Mélanie Bergeron, bandoneon; Chantale Bergeron, violin; Joanne Lessard, piano; Francis Palma Pelletier, double bass; Damián Nisenson, vocals; dancers

After four solo albums, Guy Bélanger follows up with a new album, Traces & Scars, released in 2017. With his incredibly talented musician friends, the singer-harmonica player invites us to join him on a new musical adventure as he travels the crossroads of blues and folk. Audiences will be swept away by this concert that alternates between instrumentals and songs, original compositions and reinterpretations. Guy Bélanger, lead vocals, harmonica; Rob MacDonald, vocals, electric guitar; Marc-André Drouin, electric bass; Michel Roy, drums

SPECIAL CONCERT La Sinfonia de l’Ouest

Wednesday, August 22, 7:30 p.m. Classical Music The Sinfonia de l’Ouest is a new chamber orchestra from the West Island combining experienced professional musicians with young professionals and advanced students. The string orchestra at the core of this ensemble is joined by oboes, bassoons, and horns to perform a varied repertoire of Baroque, classical and contemporary music. Works: Mozart, Divertimento in F major, K. 138; Vivaldi, Summer, from The Four Seasons; Handel, The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, from Solomon; Pachelbel, Canon and Gigue in D major; Handel, Water Music Suite No. 1 Artistic Director: Stewart Grant This concert is made possible thanks to the financial support of the Friends of Stewart Hall.

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

Kleztory

Thursday, July 19, 7:30 p.m. World music ALEXANDRE-BOURGEAU PARK Recognized throughout the world for outstanding musical performances, Kleztory is considered one of the best klezmer bands on the international stage. With their warm and compelling music, this group from Montreal has succeeded in reaching the hearts of audiences. In this spellbinding performance, they will showcase their new album Nigun, which means “melody” in Hebrew. Airat Ichmouratov, clarinet; Elvira Misbakhova, violin; Mélanie Bergeron, accordion; Dany Nicolas, guitar; Mark Peetsma, double bass

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LES FOUTOUKOURS LES BROTIPO – ACROBATIC CLOWNS

Thursday, July 26, 7:30 p.m. Circus performance for the WHOLE family ALEXANDRE-BOURGEAU PARK It’s not always easy to work in pairs! The art of giving their partner a chance and collaborating at the right time is what Les Brotipo will have to learn. Through their quarrels, acrobatics and lonely moments, this funny and mischievous clown duo will touch audience members and make them laugh with their handstands, diabolo and hand-to-hand act. Rémi Jacques and Jean-Félix Bélanger (Les Foutoukours)

Photo : Elaine

Ramon Chicharron

Dawn Tyler Watson

World music VALOIS PARK

blues VALOIS PARK

Born in Colombia but based in Montreal for the past decade, Ramon Chicharron expresses his love for his roots through his music. Combining Afro-Colombian cumbia, salsa funk and champeta with trombone and psycho-tropical guitar melodies, this artist creates a fusion he has termed “cumbia chicharronica.”

First-Prize winner at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Dawn Tyler Watson is working on the follow-up to her Jawbreaker! album. Accompanied by the Ben Racine Band, her new show promises to be filled with blues, soul, and gospel.

Thursday, August 2, 7:30 p.m.

Ramon Chicharron, lead vocals, guitar; Carlo Birri, double bass, backing vocals; Michel Medrano, drums; Javier Munoz, guitar, backing vocals

Thursday, August 9, 7:30 p.m.

Dawn Tyler Watson, vocals; Ben Racine, vocals, guitar; Kaven Jalbert, tenor saxophone; Mat “Moose” Mousseau, baritone saxophone; François “Dutch” Dubé, bass; Nicky Estor, drums; John Sadowy, piano, B3 organ

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EXHIBITIONS and workshops FOR KIDS Céline Malépart: The small, FURRY, playful, and COLOURFUL world of gizmos! June 26 to September 30 Free admission Kids’ Corner An illustrator first and foremost, Céline Malépart has been passionate about drawing and colours since she was a child. After illustrating more than 30 children’s books, it was sewing that inspired her to write her last two books, the most recent being À quoi ça sert…une mouche, un chat et une patate? She draws inspiration for her stuffed animals and books from her illustrations. Her stuffed animal collection, Céline et ses bidules, features dogs, cats, bugs, ants and peppers. Recently, Céline has also discovered the joys of painting on wood and on cardboard and has created a floral world filled with human-like dogs and cats. With her writing, illustrations, painting and sewing, Céline Malépart can now invent her own cartoon universe that is humorous, playful, romantic, furry, and quite absurd!

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ART RENTAL AND SALES RENT OR BUY Buy or rent a work of art chosen from approximately one A WORK OF ART hundred original works selected by a jury of professional artists. Starting at just $6 a month, you can bring the work of contemporary artists into your everyday life.

To discover the 2018 collection, visit www.pointe-claire.ca.

BOUTIQUE BOUTIQUEâ&#x20AC;&#x2030;: The Boutique offers a wide selection of high-quality contemporary crafts made by over 90 Canadian artists, most of whom are from the greater Montreal area. Come see a beautiful collection of functional and decorative objects, including jewellery, blown glass, pottery, textiles, wooden objects, and mixed media pieces. POINTE-CLAIRE: CITY IN FOCUS COLLECTION: 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! big used book sale: Books are available at bargain prices in the Reading and Reference Room. Proceeds go to the Friends of Stewart Hall Foundation. staff pick â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pillows and bags by Dung Beetle Design: Vibrant and bold, these bags feature images by local artist Wendy Tillet. The durable tote bags have an adjustable strap and are perfect for groceries. Re-usable snack bags available as well. Monday to Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday: 1 to 9 p.m. Closed on Saturdays in June, July, and August

For information about Art Rental and Sales or the Boutique, please contact Amanda Johnston, 514-630-1220, ext. 1721, or amanda.johnston@pointe-claire.ca.

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READING AND REFERENCE ROOM 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.

CULTURAL MEDIATION

ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL GROUPS

Based on the 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, or a guided tour of an art exhibition.

SPECIAL Specific, innovative and personalized projects designed PROJECTS for and with partners and members of the community.

For a full list of activities for preschool and school groups, please contact Véronique Juneau, 514-630-1220, ext. 1772, or veronique.juneau@pointe-claire.ca.

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