English-Language Arts Network

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT OUR BROCHURE FOR THE 2008-2009 CENTENNIAL THEATRE PROGRAMME IS NOW AVAILABLE. SUBCRIBE TO ONE OR MORE OF OUR SERIES BETWEEN MAY 20 AND JUNE 30 AND GET A BONUS SHOW. GET YOUR COPY AT THE TOWNSHIPPER'S ASSOCIATION OFFICES, CENTENNIAL THEATRE BOX OFFICE, AND VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS. YOU CAN ALSO DOWNLOAD OUR BROCHURE ONLINE AT WWW.CENTENNIALTHEATRE.CA. BOX OFFICE 819-822-9692

CD Launch:

Bring your kids, bring your friends, bring your mom and dad to the launch of singer/songwriter Karen Potje’s new jazz/country cd, Can’t Help But Love You, Baby.

You'll sing and swing along to Bunnies on my PJs (one baby’s scathing indictment of footsies), Lullaby for You (the poignant plea of a loving parent to the baby who refuses to sleep), Garbage Day (the song the band still can’t stop singing – at least one day a week), and more.

When: May 24, 2008, 2:30 to 4:30 pm

It is 1983. Joe a middle-aged lesbian meets Iva, a 20-something male transvestite who wants to become a trangender. What beholds this inverted couple is normality, frolic and madness.

As times change, so do our roles as men and women. HESHE is a play that explores the stereotypical role models of both genders while emphasizing the loving, caring nature of human beings which transgresses all differences.

As part of the COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET FESTIVAL, HESHE is to be playwright and director Carlo Alacchi’s first English-language production

Every year, the Gallery organizes an exhibition on themes and issues of regional relevance. This year’s Carte Blanche exhibition will present a new site specific installation inspired by Bishop’s University’s natural landscape by prominent Québec artist Sylvie Bouchard.

Sylvie Bouchard is an artist living and working in Montreal. Since the early 1980s, Bouchard has established herself as a dynamic contemporary and has exhibited extensively throughout Quebec and Canada.

Gallery Hours

Tuesday to Saturday, from 12 noon to 5:00 pm and evenings when the Centennial Theater is open.

The Long Hall / Le Corrid'art presents its 7th Annual Thematic group show. This year's theme is "Ferment". 28 visual artists working out of the Long Hall studios respond to this active, textured, and visceral word through painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, performance, video, plant art, and installation. Beer, wine, vodka, saurkraut, and all things fermented will be served!

Vernissage, Friday May 23rd, 2008 from 7:00pm to midnight. special guest dj's for your listening ears and dancing shoes.

Show runs until June 1st by appointment only. Call 514 948 0227

Accès Asie was formed in 1995 to present all artistic disciplines in dance, comedy, theatre, video, film, visual arts, music, poetry, performance and new media. We feature artists with origins from over twenty countries.

In order to promote and celebrate Asian Heritage Month, Accès Asie would like to unveil its 13th May program edition, which is from May1st to 24th. The festivals in May will consist of a painting exposition, two interdisciplinary performances, an interactive multimedia installation, film projections, a dance show, two dance workshops and a Bollywood mega party.

Feel free to contact us at info@accesasie.com for any questions.

Lee and Watson's work have several things in common. The primary similarity lies in their approaches. They are both inspired by the nature near to them; forest for Sheila, lake for Susan. Environmental issues concern them deeply and reaching people with these concerns, while creating aesthetically pleasing work, is important to both.

Through their current creations Lee and Watson convey a sense of loss for the flora and fauna of their surroundings, while expressing their concerns for the fate of the environment, and their love and admiration of nature.

Official opening: May 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m

The Montreal Chamber Music Festival returns for its 3rd year with a great line up of performances, including artists such as Rachel Barton Pine, Gary Graffman, Ranee Lee, Natalie Choquette, Ilya Kaler, Ignat Solzhenitsyn, Oliver Jones, Ivo Janssen, Florence K, and Bell Orchestre.

Tickets can be purchased at 514-489-7444 or 514-489-3444.

Come join us for an open studio in Griffintown!
Spring sale
Sculpture - Ceramics - Photography
also tools and artist supplies
Sat. May 24 & Sun. May 25
10 am to 4pm

Featured Artist: Laura Lynn Eggleston

Vernissage, May 24^th, 7 to 9 p.m.

The Barbie Show explores iconic Barbie. On a light and humorous note there is a series of famous paintings with Barbie doll heads. Less comforting abstract works based on the Barbie body types ask what our social messages are to young girls in terms of body image. The third part of the show uses Barbie as a metaphor for a plastic and shallow society.

The Long Hall / Le Corrid'art will open its many doors to the public for a weekend of visual delight and open arms to you, the public! 30 artists working under the same roof welcome you to their private spaces. Works in all media will be on display, much of it for sale!

Come see their FERMENT exhibit in the main gallery, meet the artists down the new, improved and even L O N G E R H A L L.

Saturday May 24th and Sunday May 25th from 11am - 6pm

Artist:Sylvie Bouchard

Curator:
Vicky Chainey Gagnon

The Foreman Art Gallery organizes every year an exhibition on themes and issues of regional relevance. This year’s Carte Blanche exhibition will present a new site specific installation, Trois coups sous les arbres, inspired by the university’s natural landscape by prominent Québec artist SYLVIE BOUCHARD.

Sylvie Bouchard has exhibited extensively since the early 1980s in both Canada and internationally. She soon became known for her creation of undefined spaces, her use of a fragmented narration and the dreamlike atmosphere that emanates from her work.