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s…MAISONS DE LA CULTUREvISUAL ARTSFor vernissage and exhibit dates, consult each of the Maison de la culture calendars on pages 12 and 20.

SONgS PAgEJanuary 28 at 8 p.m. Tire le Coyote NDG 14February 22 at 8 p.m. Chloé Sainte-Marie NDG 16

FILMFebruary 4 at 7 p.m. Mil cretins CDN 5February 8 at 7:30 p.m. Grace, Milly, Lucy… des fillettes soldates NDG 15February 9 at 7:30 p.m. Série Jazzes-tu? – Socalled, le film CDN 5February 29 at 7:30 p.m. Socalled, le film NDG 16March 21 at 7:30 p.m. Une force de la nature : David Suzuki NDG 17April 3 at 7:30 p.m. Trou Story CDN 10April 11 at 7:30 p.m. Bull’s eye, un peintre à l’affût NDG 18

DANCEFebruary 17 at 8 p.m. RAW-me NDG 15March 1st at 8 p.m. Montréal by night Segal 4April 26 at 8 p.m. Atman CDN 11

YOUNg AUDIENCESJanuary 29 at 3 p.m. Don Quichotte, malgré lui (as of 7 years old) NDG 14January 29 at 3 p.m. Ciel variable (as of 5 years old) CDN 5February 12 at 3 p.m. Animez-vous, cuvée 2011 (as of 5 years old) CDN 6February 19 at 3 p.m. Animez-vous, cuvée 2011 (as of 5 years old) NDG 16February 26 at 3 p.m. À la recherche de la musique perdue (as of 4 years old) CDN 7March 4 at 3 p.m. Gros Paul (as of 8 years old) CDN 7March 6 at 11 a.m. Tête de violon (as of 6 years old) NDG 17March 6 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Don Quichotte, malgré lui (as of 7 years old) CDN 8March 7 at 3 p.m. Annabelle suit sa voix (as of 6 years old) NDG 17March 8 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Les 7 trompettes de Fred Piston (as of 3 years old) CDN 8March 18 at 3 p.m. Gros biscuit (as of 5 years old) CDN 9March 25 at 3 p.m. Ginkgo et la jardinière (as of 4 years old) NDG 18April 1st at 3 p.m. Quatre saisons dans la vie de Ludovic (as of 3 years old) CDN 10April 15 at 3 p.m. Flûte de flûte Victor! (as of 3 years old) CDN 11April 22 at 3 p.m. Samsara (as of 6 years old) NDG 19May 6 at 3 p.m. Paul Flou (as of 3 years old) NDG 19

MUSICJanuary 20 at 8 p.m. Video phase NDG 14February 2 at 8 p.m. Trans-Époque NDG 15February 5 at 4 p.m. Voyage en Italie NDG 15February 7 at 8 p.m. Série Jazzes-tu? – Opus Jazz CDN 5February 14 at 8 p.m. Série Jazzes-tu? – Un piano, trois voix CDN 6February 16 at 8 p.m. Série Jazzes-tu? – Octo portraits CDN 6February 22 at 8 p.m. Série Jazzes-tu? – Tremblement de fer CDN 6February 28 at 8 p.m. Série Jazzes-tu? – Now What CDN 7March 4 at 4 p.m. Small is beautiful (jeu de tarot) NDG 17March 13 at 8 p.m. Volutes NDG 17March 13 at 8 p.m. Les filles à l’envers CDN 8March 15 at 8 p.m. Série Jazzes-tu? – Locos quartet CDN 9March 20 at 8 p.m. Platero et moi CDN 9March 22 at 8 p.m. Série Jazzes-tu? – Hommage à Herbie Hancock CDN 9 March 29 at 8 p.m. La belle époque NDG 18April 12 at 8 p.m. Notes de chevet NDG 19April 17 at 8 p.m. Les amours légendaires, Frédéric Chopin et Georges Sand CDN 11April 19 at 8 p.m. Doubossar CDN 11April 20 at 8 p.m. 4e printemps culturel nord-africain CDN 11April 21 at 8 p.m. 4e printemps culturel nord-africain CDN 11

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s…ThEATRE PAgEJanuary 26 at 8 p.m. Happy Incest NDG 14February 23 at 8 p.m. Le nid NDG 16March 15 at 8 p.m. La déraison d’amour NDG 17March 28 at 8 p.m. Premier amour CDN 9April 12 at 8 p.m. Marche comme une Égyptienne CDN 10April 13 at 8 p.m. Marche comme une Égyptienne NDG 19May 3 at 8 p.m. Menteur NDG 19

LECTUREApril 5 at 8 p.m. Québec insolite NDG 18

STORY TELLINgMarch 29 at 8 p.m. Hommes de pioche CDN 9

LIbRAIRIESFor storytelling, bricolage, and chess and board game workshop times, consult each of the library calendars on pages 23 to 30.

ChILDRENJanuary 14 at 10:30 a.m. Activités d’éveil pour les tout-petits (1 to 3 years old) Benny 23January 28 at 10:30 a.m. La petite dent (2 to 5 years old) BIC 26January 28 at 2 p.m. Dessiner comme Keith Haring (7 to 12 years old) CDN 24February 18 at 2 p.m. Les ateliers artistiques d’Infusart (9 to 12 years old) NDG 30February 18 at 3 p.m. Création collective d’un conte (6 to 9 years old) BIC 26March 6 at 1 p.m. Mangas (8 to 12 years old) Benny 23March 7 at 1 p.m. La cuisine moléculaire avec les Débrouillards (8 to 12 years old) Benny 23March 7 at 2 p.m. Les peuples algonquiens et les iroquoiens… (7 to 12 years old) BIC 26March 7 at 2 p.m. Cerveaux en ébullition (8 to 12 years old) CDN 24March 8 at 1 p.m. Go! Go! Jeux de go! (8 to 12 years old) Benny 23March 8 at 2 p.m. Tout peut s’animer (5 to 13 years old) BIC 26March 9 at 2 p.m. Laboratoire de créatures fantastiques (8 to 13 years old) BIC 26March 10 at 2 p.m. Abstraction de paysage en peinture (7 to 12 years old) CDN 24March 31 at 2 p.m. Pysanky : l’art des œufs de Pâques ukrainiens (8 to 13 years old) BIC 27April 14 at 2 p.m. Les polymères de Sciences en folie (8 to 10 years old) NDG 30April 19 at 1:30 p.m. Collage et Premières nations (8 to 11 years old) Benny 23April 20 at 10:30 a.m. La Reine de Kémet (3 to 7 years old) BIC 27April 21 at 10:30 a.m. Devant ma maison (3 to 5 years old) BIC 27April 21 at 1:30 p.m. Contes des mille et une nuits (as of 6 years old) Benny 23April 21 at 2 p.m. Mozart, le chat qui lit (2 to 6 years old) NDG 30May 5 at 2 p.m. Héros de BD en 3D (as of 8 years old) CDN 25May 12 at 2 p.m. Ma première bande dessinée (8 to 15 years old) NDG 30May 12 at 2:30 p.m. Paroles et chansons (10 to 17 years old) BIC 27May 24 at 10:30 a.m. Éveil à la musique pour les bambins (1 to 3 years old) BIC 27May 27 at 2 p.m. Complètement Manga! (10 to 17 years old) CDN 25June 2 at 2:30 p.m. Improvisation à partir de livres (10 to 15 years old) BIC 27

TEENSJanuary 22 at 2 p.m. Initiation à la bande dessinée (12 to 19 years old) BIC 28February 4 at 2 p.m. L’art du maquillage (12 to 19 years old) BIC 28

ADULTSJanuary 21 at 1 p.m. Une vie intéressante avec un petit budget? BIC 29January 28 at 1:30 p.m. La sécurité sur Internet BIC 29February 4 at 1:30 p.m. Beauté fatale CDN 25February 11 at 1:30 p.m. L’art et les prédominances de réseaux BIC 29March 3 at 1:30 p.m. La cuisine moléculaire CDN 25March 31 at 1:30 p.m. Du roman policier au Polar CDN 25April 14 at 1:30 p.m. Quiz sur les mythes et réalités en alimentation BIC 29May 11 at 1:30 p.m. Le système de la santé du Québec BIC 29May 19 at 2 p.m. Imaginaires de la bande dessinées contemporaine NDG 30June 9 at 2 p.m. Bienvenue chez Monsieur B! BIC 29

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eThE MAISONS DE LA CULTURE: WhERE YOUR CULTURE LIvES The borough’s two Maisons de la culture offer a wide selection of shows and exhibits, numerous mediated cultural activities providing a broad access to arts and culture, as well as various artistic production residencies in support of local creative talent. All these actions are made possible thanks to, amongst other things, the financial support of the Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée and the Entente sur le développement culturel de Montréal between the Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine du Québec and the Ville de Montréal.

ADMISSION POLICY

Our activities are free. However, you must obtain a pass in order to attend a show. You can do so by dropping by the Maison de la culture presenting the activity two weeks prior to the event. There is a limit of two passes per person for evening shows and four passes per person for family shows. You can also reserve your tickets online at accesculture.com (service charges of $ 2 per tickets apply).

SPECIAL ThANkS TO ThE MAISONS DE LA CULTURE PARTNERS

Montréal by night © Pierre Manning,Audrée Desnoyers, Shoot studio

PRESENTED AT ThE SEgAL CENTRE OF PERFORMINg ARTS

DANCE • Thursday, March 1st at 8 p.m. • Contemporary danceMONTRéAL bY NIghT, Compagnie Danse Nyata Nyata Choreographer Zab Maboungou creates a very lively nocturnal atmosphere with four dancers and three musicians (two percussionists and a cellist) recreating the spirit of Montreal’s nightlife. The pulse of every community, expressed through a contemporary African dance, can be felt in the performance’s energetic rhythm and motion. With Julienne Doko, Karla Etienne, Marielle Mencé and George Stamos, dancers, Elli Miller-Maboungou, Marc Keyevuh and Octavie Dostaler-Lalonde, musicians.Passes available as of February 16

Segal Centre of Performing Arts5170, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-CatherineMontréal (Québec) H3M 1M7

514 739-2301 Côte-Sainte-Catherine

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YOUNg AUDIENCES • Sunday, January 29 at 3 p.m. • Theatre (as of 5 years old)CIEL vARIAbLE, Puzzle ThéâtreThis show, built around children’s drawings, offers a startling adventure, an extraordinary journey in a white world inked in black and nestled between fantasy and reality. It’s a show about us, about our neighbours, and about the sometimes variable sky. Created and performed by Pavla Mano and Csaba Raduly.Passes available as of January 15

FEbRUARY

FILM • Saturday, February 4 at 7 p.m. MIL CRETINSCatalan director Ventura Pons’s latest film offers fifteen tales based on short stories written by renowned Catalan writer Quim Monzo. Suffering, elderliness, love and death, and especially human folly, are the themes explored in this daring yet humorous project. Original Catalan and French versions (French subtitles). Presented in cooperation with Le Cercle culturel catalan du Québec and the Médiathèque en études catalanes de l’Université de Montréal.No passes required

MUSIC • Tuesday, February 7 at 8 p.m. • Série Jazzes-tu? - Carte blanche à Julie LamontagneOPUS jAzz, julie Lamontagne soloIn this solo piano performance, Julie Lamontagne gives us a premiere of her album, Opus Jazz, a unique pairing of her jazz sensibilities with the classical music that inhabited her youth. An Opus prize recipient as well as an ADISQ nominee, this musician, who plays alongside music legends, also enjoys a career as a keyboardist-conductor on stage. She is an accomplished artist whom critics rank among the finest the world of jazz has to offer. Passes available as of January 24

FILM • Thursday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m. • Série Jazzes-tu? SOCALLED, LE FILM, L’ONF à la maisonA portrait of the lively Josh Dolgin, a.k.a. Socalled, and his multifaceted music through 18 vignettes filmed here and in Europe. Klezmer, hip hop, funk… the artist vaults over the barriers between musical genres as he travels across cultures, eras and generations with boundless energy. With the participation of Director Garry Beitel (reFrame Films | NFB). In French and English with French subtitles (2010 | 89 min). Preceded by the short film Hothouse 5: Foufou.Passes available as of January 26

ShOWS jANUARY

Socalled, le film © Jean-Sébastien Defoy

All activities are in French unless indicated otherwise.

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YOUNg AUDIENCES • Sunday, February 12 at 3 p.m. • Film (as of 5 years old )ANIMEz-vOUS, CUvéE 2011, L’ONF à la maisonLet yourself be entertained by this amusing selection of National Film Board crowd-pleasers, both classic and new. The opening piece, Tout peut s’animer, a film that explains the basics of animation to children, will be followed by the animated films Sur la route by Anita Lebeau, Waseteq by Phyllis Grant, Les yeux noirs by Nicola Lemay and La fille qui détestait les livres by Jo Meuris.Passes available as of January 29

MUSIC • Tuesday, February 14 at 8 p.m. • Série Jazzes-tu? - Carte blanche à Julie LamontagneUN PIANO, TROIS vOIxHow better to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to succumb to the charm of a serenade? In this piano solo, Julie Lamontagne surrounds herself with singers Patrick Duquette, Marie-Christine Depestre and Carole Vincelette, who will reinterpret love songs with a jazzy twist. A show that promises to be touching, filled with surprising song arrangements, with selections taken from the reper-toires of both jazz and popular music.Passes available as of January 31

MUSIC • Thursday, February 16 at 8 p.m. • Série Jazzes-tu? OCTO PORTRAITS, jazzlabmusique After three albums and over 90 concerts across several continents, the band has imposed its versatile and energetic sound. Enjoy the talent of eight accomplished musicians on stage performing eight diversified and osmotic self-portraits. Jazzlab continues its journey across the land of possibilities. With Frank Lozano, Rémi Bolduc, Alexandre Côté, Aron Doyle, Richard Gagnon, John Roney, Alain Bédard and Isaiah Ceccarelli. Presented in cooperation with the Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée.Passes available as of February 2

MUSIC • Wednesday, February 22 at 8 p.m. • Série Jazzes-tu?TREMbLEMENT DE FER, Sacré TympanWith its unusual orchestration, this Pierre Labbé show offers a true sound odyssey combining modern jazz and contemporary classical music. For an inspiring adventure that grooves, whispers and touches! Reunited on stage, the best improv musicians in Montréal: Pierre Labbé, Jean Derome, André Leroux, Aron Doyle, Jean-Nicholas Trottier, Pierre Tanguay, Bernard Falaise, Clinton Ryder, Josiane Laberge, Mélanie DeBonville, Jean René and Émilie Girad-Charest. Presented in cooperation with the Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée.Passes available as of February 8

Tremblement de fer © Patrick LaRocque

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eYOUNg AUDIENCES • Sunday, February 26 at 3 p.m. • World music (as of 4 years old)À LA REChERChE DE LA MUSIqUE PERDUE, gadji-gadjoWhile musicians lead children in song to lively gypsy music, Monsieur Grincheux, who dislikes music, steals the key of harmony. Woe to the Gypsies! Without the key of harmony, instruments become “chaophonic.” Thus begins an adventure full of twists and turns. With Mélanie Bergeron, accordion, Pierre-Olivier Dufresne, violin, Mathieu Deschenaux, double bass, Ivan Bamford, percussions, and Ariane Labonté, puppets and story.Passes available as of February 12

MUSIC • Tuesday, February 28 at 8 p.m. • Série Jazzes-tu? - Carte blanche à Julie LamontagneNOW WhAT, julie Lamontagne quartet Accompanied by her faithful fellow musicians, Richard Irwin, drums, Dave Watts, double bass, and Alexandre Côté, saxophone, Julie Lamontagne performs original pieces from her first two albums, Facing the Truth and Now What. In a traditional acoustic quartet setting, she offers us music that is startling in its originality and in which, to the great delight of the audience, the musicians pour their heart and soul into their performances.Passes available as of February 14

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DANCE • Thursday, March 1st at 8 p.m. MONTRéAL bY NIghT, Compagnie Danse Nyata Nyata Presented at the Segal Centre of Performing Arts. See description p. 4Passes available as of February 16

YOUNg AUDIENCES • Sunday, March 4 at 3 p.m. • Music (as of 8 years old) gROS PAUL, Moulin à MusiquePetit Paul will become big, enormous, gargantuan, because he devours everything in his path: computer, house… even to the point of swallowing his own parents. The little ogre, desperately lonely, calls upon the media to witness his condition, to use its power to demand ever more, more, more, and right now….! Pierre-Étienne Rouillard, storyteller-singer, Flavie Gagnon, violin, Nicolas Lessard, bass, Allan Sutton, keyboard.Passes available starting February 19

Julie Lamontagne © Alain Comtois

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YOUNg AUDIENCES • Tuesday, March 6 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. • Theatre (as of 7 years old)DON qUIChOTTE, MALgRé LUI, Possiblement ThéâtreDon Quichotte, a romantic and sometimes faint-hearted dreamer, wants to become a legendary knight. But one day, his dreams become a less pleasant reality. A wild mission, imaginary adversaries, and love at first sight for a peculiar Dulcinéa. Kathleen Aubert, Stéphanie Daviau, Gwendolyn Mckeown, André Perron and Laurent Trudel, performers.Passes available as of February 21

YOUNg AUDIENCES • Thursday, March 8 at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. • Music (as of 3 years old)LES 7 TROMPETTES DE FRED PISTON, jeunesses musicales du CanadaThe young and friendly Fred Piston, trumpet doctor and assistant to renowned Professor Trompettito, brings along his 7 trumpets to offer a memorable “techomultimedia” performance. With fun and passion, he transmits to children his love of music and of that most spitrited instrument: the trumpet! A concert that will “blow” you away! Frédéric Demers, trumpet.Passes available starting February 23

MUSIC • Tuesday, March 13 at 8 p.m. • Contemporary musicLES FILLES À L’ENvERS, Productions SuperMusiqueLes filles à l’envers is an upside down band that offers us a refreshing concert. Be ready for improvised and written music, played on traditional or concocted instruments, acoustic or electronic. With Magali Babin, electronic, original objects, turntable, Andrea-Jane Cornell, computer, original objects, hydrophones, Nicolas Dion, electronic, objects, Diane Labrosse, sampler, computer and Danielle Palardy Roger, percussions.Passes available as of February 28

Les filles à l’envers © Nicolas Bouchard

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eMUSIC • Thursday, March 15 at 8 p.m. • Série Jazzes-tu? - Carte blanche à Julie LamontagneLOCOS qUARTETThe Locos quartet presents a jazz concert with a Latin influence that is both personal and unbridled. With the passionate violin of Nathalie Bonin, the pianistic stylings of Julie Lamontagne, the double bass virtuosity of Adrian Vedady, and the sensibilities of percussionist Joanna Peters, your mind and heart will roam across uncharted musical territory. Come and discover this new band!Passes available as of March 1st

YOUNg AUDIENCES • Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m. • Story telling (as of 5 years old)gROS bISCUITNothing is going well at the Gros Biscuit homestead. Mom gave birth at the zoo and dad came home with a baby crocodile! Marilou, the family’s daredevil, climbs everything from the fridge to the giant fir tree in the yard! Christophe is making everybody eat cookies made from play-dough while Grand Dad and Pascal are having a “wee-wee” contest and Arthur, the baby of the family, is being buried under a ton of chocolate. A show inspired by the world of Robert Munsch, featuring Renée Robitaille.Passes available as of March 4

MUSIC • Tuesday, March 20 at 8 p.m. • Musique et lecture PLATERO ET MOI, Compagnie voyageurs ImmobilesBasing themselves on a story written by Spanish author Juan Ramòn Jiménez (1956 Nobel Prize for Literature), narrator Marcela Pizarro Minella and guitar player André Rodrigues offer a show consisting of 15 tableaux that capture the essence of the tale. Accompanied by his best friend, a donkey named Platero, the poet thinks back on childhood games, pain and tenderness, life and death. Passes available as of March 6

MUSIC • Thursday, March 22 at 8 p.m. • Série Jazzes-tu? - Carte blanche à Julie LamontagnehOMMAgE À hERbIE hANCOCk, julie Lamontagne trio Herbie Hancock is one of the great jazzmen and musician of his time, one whose unconventional musical approach has greatly influenced Julie Lamontagne’s career. As part of a trio, she pays tribute to the man and his music, shifting from the Rhodes to the piano. Accompanied by Dave Watts, double bass, Richard Irwing, drums, and Caroline Nadeau, vocals.Passes available as of March 8

ThEATRE • Wednesday, March 28 at 8 p.m.PREMIER AMOUR, Théâtre de FortuneFar from the traditional love story, this Samuel Beckett short story written in 1946 and published in 1970, tells the story of an encounter between a prostitute and a destitute man, an encounter that will lead them to a cruel liaison. In this theatrical adaptation, narrator Rock Aubert delivers an understated performance as he reveals the details of his encounter with Lulu, she who initiated him into the mysteries of love. Directed by Jean-Marie Papietro.Passes available as of March 14

STORY TELLINg • Thursday, March 29 at 8 p.m. hOMMES DE PIOChEEveryone agrees: Renée Robitaille’s depiction of the life stories of youth, stories often tinged with humour and courage, tugs at our heartstrings. Accompanied by Étienne Loranger at the accordion, in a production by Louis Champagne, she charms us with her rendition of true stories from her native Abitibi that are both intelligent and inspiring. Winner of the 2008 Rideau Award.Passes available as of March 15

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YOUNg AUDIENCES • Sunday, April 1st at 3 p.m. • Film (as of 3 years old)qUATRE SAISONS DANS LA vIE DE LUDOvIC, L’ONF à la maisonThese four films produced by Co Hoedeman will certainly charm the little ones and their parents alike! Charm and tenderness abound in these puppet-animated shorts, featuring Ludovic the teddy bear. Music by Daniel Lavoie.Passes available as of March 18

FILM • Tuesday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m.TROU STORY, L’ONF à la maisonThe history of mining in Canada is replete with tales of colossal profits amassed without regard to the environment or to the health and well-being of miners. In Trou Story, Richard Desjardins and Robert Monderie revisit their protest pamphlet L’erreur boréale to clearly expose, with the support of shocking pictures, rare archives and interviews, the world of Canadian mining. With the participation of Robert Monderie. Preceded by the short film Hothouse 7: Or noir.Passes available as of March 20

ThEATRE • Thursday, April 12 at 8 p.m.MARChE COMME UNE égYPTIENNE, Compagnie Face de RâThe text, written and interpreted by Mireille Tawfik, presents Adrienne Mounir, a young comedian who travels to Egypt to pierce the mystery surrounding her father’s past. In Egypt, she will discover her origins: her native roots, the realities of life in Egypt, people’s demands, her family’s secrets and broken dreams, in which she will come to recognize and know herself.Passes available as of March 29

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Quatre saisons dans la vie de Ludovic © Co Hoedeman

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YOUNg AUDIENCES • Sunday, April 15 at 3 p.m. • Musical theatre (as of 3 years old) FLûTE DE FLûTE vICTOR!, Compagnie musicale La NefOn a spring night, the beaver family is suddenly awakened. What a disaster! The melting ice tore off one of the hut walls. Father beaver sends Victor to fetch sturdy branches in the forest. The wall must be rebuilt as soon as possible to prevent the river from carrying away the entire hut! Victor guides us through an action-packed adventure. Suzanne De Serres, wind instruments, Seán Dagher, cittern, lyre, Ellie Nimeroski, violin and alto, Thierry Arsenault, percussions.Passes available as of April 1st

MUSIC • Tuesday, April 17 at 8 p.m. • Music and readingLES AMOURS LégENDAIRES, FRéDéRIC ChOPIN ET gEORgES SANDIn this romantic, candle-lit concert-show, pianist Milena Trifonova and actress Alexandrine Agostini let us witness the passio-nate, flamboyant, and stormy relationship between composer Frédéric Chopin and writer George Sand. The piano’s moody strings, coupled with a moving correspondence, will convey the deepest moments of this larger-than-life love affair.Passes available as of April 3

MUSIC • Thursday, April 19 at 8 p.m. • JazzDOUbOSSARInspired by East European Jewish musical traditions but with a contemporary sound and orchestration, saxophonist Damian Nisenson and his band capture the spirit of the past and reinvent eras that inhabit our collective consciousness. On stage with Bernard Falaise, Jean Félix Mailloux, Pierre Tanguay, Isaiah Ceccarelli and Poli Wilhelm on brushes.Passes available as of April 5

MUSIC • Friday, April 20 and Saturday April 21 at 8 p.m. • World music4E PRINTEMPS CULTUREL NORD-AFRICAINProgram schedule to be determinedPasses available as of April 6

DANCE • Thursday, April 26 at 8 p.m. • Traditional Indian danceATMANThrough various classical Indian dance styles, Atman explores the quest for identity in an innovative fashion. The dances, performed either in solo, in a duo or in a trio, use the lyrical and narrative elements of dance to integrate traditional and contemporary sensibilities, literature and music, vocals and movement. With the collaboration of choreographer Manijeh Ali. Passes available as of April 12

Doubossar © Luc Belcour

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From October 29, 2011 to February 12, 2012PhotographyAzCA, Martin girardWhile crossing the ochre expanse of the desert along the blacktop stretches of Arizona and California highways, where the only oases are run-down motels and gas stations, Martin Girard chose to bypass hard-edged photography in favour of dream-like, atmospheric imagery. Those who gaze upon his encounters with these ancient, mythical vistas will share in his sense of grace and beauty.

From February 25 to April 1st

PhotographyLES gUERRIERS DE L’INTéRIEUR,Serge gosselin and Renée RobitailleThis project originated from a meeting between photographer Serge Gosselin and storyteller Renée Robitaille, and was inspired by a common passion: give light and a voice back to miners. The photographer’s images paint a portrait of this brotherhood of men who, with courage, determination and strength, painstakingly extract the earth’s buried treasures. After visiting the Abitibi mines, and guided by the clashing contrasts of Gosselin’s pictures, Renée Robitaille offers us, with brio and finesse, short stories that honour these men.Opening on Saturday, February 25 at 2 p.m.

vISUAL ARTS - ExhIbITChAMPS vIbRATOIRES 2002-2009 by Nicole Lebel continues until February 26

REFUgES ET TRANSPARENCES by jolanta Sprawka continues until February 19

From March 3 to April 15Multidisciplinary exhibitIN bETWEEN, Eman haram, commissionerUsing various techniques, this exhibit explores the work of six artists with hybrid identities who live, hover, and move between different geographical, linguistic, cultural, and ancestral worlds. Eman Haram, curator, installation, Anjuna Langevin, performance, Roberto Godoy, mixed techniques, jenna dawn maclellan, video, performance and installation, Michel Lancelot, printed art and Manuel Lau, mosaic, painting and drawing.Opening on Thursday, March 8 at 5 p.m.

Azca © Martin Girard

Les guerriers de l’intérieur © Serge Gosselin

In Between © Eman Haram

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From April 20 to June 3Arts and textilesLA FIbRE ET LE MOUvEMENT,DiagonaleSuspension, which relies on thread, fibre, and loom, entails a history rich in constraints. On the other hand, it provides a series of plastic alternatives in the form of canvas, networks, or soft architecture. Under the curatorship of François Chalifour, artists Hannah Claus, Caroline Cloutier, Hélène Lefebvre, François Mathieu and Ed Pien encourage us to set aside our Cartesian view of the world as we follow them into a non-rational, implicate, and deep-structured realm.Opening on Friday, April 20 at 5 p.m.

From April 19 to May 27 PaintingTEMPO, Poli WilhemObjects fill our daily life, images are undone, weathered. This is where color, texture and movement overpower objects toward an abstract language, providing spectators with the opportunity to construct or invent their own stories. Form undergoes transformation and lends itself to color in support of the painting’s structure, allowing us to witness a reality that rises beyond the object’s nature. - Poli Wilhem, artistic painter.Opening on Thursday, April 19 at 6 p.m.

From April 12 to May 27 Multidisciplinary exhibit COLLECTIONNER, Sébastien hudon’s collectionCollect… What? Why? Some collect stamps, coins, vinyl records, hockey cards, others worship art. Nine collectors share their personal collections through the Accès culture network. Sébastien Hudon, art historian, critic and artistic director of la Bande Vidéo at the Méduse complex in Québec City, shares his passion with us. His collection stems from a great curiosity, a passion fuelled by a research on the evolution of ideas that stand the test of time through history and various art forms from different civilizations.Opening on Thursday, April 12 at 5 p.m.

Tempo © Poli-Wilhem

Collectionner © Alexander Henderson

La fibre et le mouvement © François Chalifour

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MUSIC • Friday, January 20 at 8 p.m.vIDEO PhASE In this multimedia show, Julien-Robert Legault Salvail (electronic, real time treatment and video) and Julien Compagne (percussions) invite you to rediscover the richness and beauty of minimalist music by revisiting two pieces by Steve Reich. Also scheduled, two original creations that will most certainly astonish you. With no fuss, they will create a musical and visual universe in real time right before your eyes!Passes available as of January 6

ThEATRE • Thursday, January 26 at 8 p.m. • In French hAPPY INCESTBinnilli White tells us that he will have ten children that he will never know. He donated sperm 31 times. Through the 31 musings collected in his Livre de la Sagesse, he conveys his thoughts on psychology, pornography, fragility, the media, love, happiness, and death. In the course of this solo theatrical performance, he will try to teach his faraway children to reject the current state of Happy Incest. A creation by Jonathan Morier. Coup de coeur award recipient at the Festival Fringe 2011.Passes available as of January 12

SONgS • Saturday, January 28 at 8 p.m. TIRE LE COYOTEThis show is a project by Benoit Pinette, a young and inspired singer-songwriter composer. Joined by three musicians, he offers us lyrics that are replete with personal meaning ensconced in a deep and nuanced folk-rock setting. When you first hear his voice, it will touch you and stay with you. With an acclaimed first album entitled Le fleuve en huile, he is already part of our contemporary musical landscape. Come discover this talented musician!Passes available starting January 14

YOUNg AUDIENCES • Sunday, January 29 at 3 p.m. • Theatre (as of 7 years old)DON qUIChOTTE, MALgRé LUI, Possiblement ThéâtreSee description p. 8Passes available as of January 15

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Don Quichotte, malgré lui © Marie Des Neiges Magnan

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MUSIC • Thursday, February 2 at 8 p.m.TRANS-éPOqUES, Ensemble TransmissionThis concert takes you on a musical journey through the ages, from Haydn to Sokolovic, and consists of six pieces or partial movements providing contrasting yet fascinating melodies. Alain Giguère, violin, Julie Trudeau and Guy Pelletier, flute, Lori Freedman, clarinet, Brigitte Poulin, piano and Julien Grégoire, percussion. Presented in collaboration with the Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée.Passes available as of January 19

MUSIC • Sunday, February 5 at 4 p.m.vOYAgE EN ITALIELet yourself be charmed by pianist Mathieu Fortin in this romantic recital consisting of pieces by Beethoven and Liszt. You will hear Listz’s Deuxième année de Pèlerinage (Italy), a poetic collection inspired by non-musical art forms (Raphaël, Michael-Angelo, Petrarch, and Dante). In tune with Italy, the vibrant Sonate op. 27 no. 1 by Beethoven is the lesser known older sibling of the acclaimed Sonate à la Lune.Passes available as of January 22

FILM • Wednesday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m.gRACE, MILLY, LUCY… DES FILLETTES SOLDATES, L’ONF à la maisonOver the past 20 years, rebel troops in Uganda have abducted over 30,000 children and forced them to serve in the armed rebellion; among them, many were girls. Upon returning to their village, Milly and Lucy founded an organization for veteran female soldiers, while Grace joined institutions such as the UN. Through sheer determination, these models of resilience have successfully escaped the horrors of Uganda. A troubling film by Raymonde Provencher that uncovers this little-known reality. French subtitles (2010 | 73 min). Presented during Black History Month.Passes available as of January 25

DANCE • Friday, February 17 at 8 p.m.RAW-meA solo-in-solitude from a performer on a quest for meaning, RAW-me deliberately flirts with self-as-fiction and finds its roots in a primal need for creative integrity, in terms both artistic and human. The performance draws us into a spiritual journey where inner landscapes are exposed and collide, and where a trek across the desert sometimes seems like a storm. Manuel Roque is trained in theatre, circus, and dance, and is both a performer and a choreographer.Passes available as of February 3

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RAW-me © Manuel Roque

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YOUNg AUDIENCES • Sunday, February 19 at 3 p.m. • Film (as of 5 years old)ANIMEz-vOUS, CUvéE 2011, L’ONF à la maisonSee description p.6 Passes available as of February 5

SONgS • Wednesday, February 22 at 8 p.m.ChLOé SAINTE-MARIEChloé Sainte-Marie sings of our homeland through the language of our native poets, Joséphine Bacon and Philippe McKenzie, and the rich and earthy words of Gilles Carle, Roland Giguère, Patrice Desbiens and Gaston Miron. Accompanied by musician Réjean Bouchard, she sings of the difficult encounters between nations and expresses the deep strength and delicate balance of the land, especially of the Great North, unfortunately now considered a mere “Plan,” a source of revenue. This show follows the opening of the exhibition Les nations autochtones; douceur, grâce et vigueur by Guy Labissonière (see description p. 20).Passes available as of February 8

ThEATRE • Thursday, February 23 at 8 p.m.LE NID, Théâtre qui va LàFollowing a fire, a couple of bird-watchers uncover the traces of their past, hidden in the rubble of their nest. This quest will unearth memories of the cries of nestlings, the chirping of long-gone birds, the overwhelming presence of birds of prey, and an egg about to hatch. This tragicomic fable is the account of a love lost reborn from its ashes. Text and performances by Félix Beaulieu-Duscheneau and Sandrine Cloutier. Presented by Les Entrées en scène Loto-Québec. Passes available as of February 9

FILM • Wednesday, February 29 at 7:30 p.m.SOCALLED, LE FILM, L’ONF à la maisonSee description p. 5Passes available as of February 15

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DANCE • Thursday, March 1st at 8 p.m.MONTRéAL bY NIghT, Compagnie Danse Nyata Nyata Presented at the Segal Centre of Performing Arts. See description p. 4Passes available as of February 16

La déraison d’amour © Louise Leblanc

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MUSIC • Sunday, March 4 at 4 p.m.SMALL IS bEAUTIFUL (jEU DE TAROT)This four-hand piano concert with Jacques Drouin and Lorraine Vaillancourt creates an unusual encounter between the universe of Hungarian composer György Kurtág and Québec composer Simon Bertrand, both of whom share the same meditative approach. The concert is enhanced with an on-screen projection listing the titles of Kurtág’s miniatures. During Bertrand’s performance, the projection consists of startling paintings by Hieronymus Bosch centered on the Marseille Tarot’s 22 Major Arcanas, a source of inspiration to Bertrand’s work.Passes available as of February 19

YOUNg AUDIENCES • Tuesday, March 6 at 11 a.m. • Musical theatre (as of 6 years old)TêTE DE vIOLON, jeunesses musicales du CanadaShe has one head, two arms, two legs and… a violin. She shoulders her wooden soul. Her very soul inhabits the sound post on her shoulder. Tête de violon resonates on all chords, sometimes in sunshine, sometimes in shadow, occasionally shivering, but always playful. A performance combining motion, music and fantasy. An interlude featuring strange harmonies, soundscapes, and narrative music. Marie-Hélène da Silva, idea player and performer and Joël da Silva, author and stage director.Passes available as of February 21

YOUNg AUDIENCES • Wednesday, March 7 at 3 p.m. • Musical theatre (as of 6 years old)ANNAbELLE SUIT SA vOIx, jeunesses musicales du CanadaWe find Annabelle Canto at the peak of her art when a renowned impresario offers to send her on a world tour. However, before having her sign the contract, he requests that Annabelle attend an audition. Nervous, Annabelle misunderstands, believing instead that she must demonstrate how quickly she can pack her bags, breeze through customs, and sign fifty autographs in ten minutes! Christina Tannous, soprano and Dominic Boulianne, piano.Passes available as of February 22

MUSIC • Tuesday, March 13 at 8 p.m.vOLUTESIn a style unlike any other, the multi-talented violinist Mireille Proulx transposes her solid classical training into the world of jazz which she plays with elegance and impeccable taste. Her compositions deliver music that is sensual and audacious, meditative and passionate. Over the course of the evening, she will showcase her new album, Volutes, as well as pieces from her previous albums acclaimed by both the public and critics alike. Accompanied by John Sadowy at the piano.Passes available as of February 28

ThEATRE • Thursday, March 15 at 8 p.m.LA DéRAISON D’AMOURFilm-maker Jean Daniel Lafond and comedian Marie Tifo discovered in the writings of Marie Guyard, known as Marie de l’Incarnation, a beautiful style, images and shocking themes. “Created for the celebration of Québec City’s 400th anniversary, La Déraison d’amour offers an irresistible portrait of an exceptional woman. […] A magnificent, ceremonial performance, dense and beautifully played by Marie Tifo.” —Le Soleil. Based on the documentary Folle de Dieu, directed by Lorraine Pintal.Passes available as of March 1st

FILM • Wednesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m.UNE FORCE DE LA NATURE : DAvID SUzUkI, L’ONF à la maisonFilm-maker Sturla Gunnarsson presents a biography of the thought of popular scientist, teacher, communicator, and militant David Suzuki. At age 73, Suzuki gives us what he says is a “last testament – the essence of my life and thought, my legacy, what I want to say before I die”. A man of integrity, truly inspiring. (2010 | 92 min)Passes available as of March 7

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YOUNg AUDIENCES • Sunday, March 25 at 3 p.m. • Musical theatre (as of 4 years old)gINkgO ET LA jARDINIèRE, co-produced by Théâtre bouches Décousues and Théâtre Maât The gardener lives at the foot of an old tree, a ginkgo biloba. She cultivates words, musical notes; she talks to the wind and to the sun. At summer’s end, she will witness the birth of a little Ginkgo who will soon replace its ancestor. Text by Jasmine Dubé with Jasmine Dubé, MariEve Lauzon at the flute and Christophe Papadimitriou at the double bass. Presented in collaboration with the Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée.Passes available as of March 11

MUSIC • Thursday, March 29 at 8 p.m.LA bELLE éPOqUE, Trio bataclanHumour and elegance meet in this finely tuned musical performance featuring a repertoire combining original pieces (Plante, Lussier) that pay tribute to famous dandies and a selection of standards with tailor-made arrangements. Denis Plante, bandoneon, Mathieu Lussier, bassoon and Catherine Perrin, harpsichord. Presented in collaboration with the Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée.Passes available as of March 15

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LECTURE • Thursday, April 5 at 8 p.m.qUébEC INSOLITERaging rivers streaming through forests, long winter nights bowing to the midnight sun, mythic animals inhabiting human space and imagination… in the ceaseless spectacle of nature, modernism and tradition blend into a sweeping multicultural vista. A lecture by Marc Laberge, in combination with the exhibit running from April 5 to June 10. (see description p. 21) Passes available as of March 22

FILM • Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.bULL’S EYE, UN PEINTRE À L’AFFûT, Les Films du 3 marsAt 40, Marc Séguin is considered one of the most talented painters of his generation. His work has already been admired the world over and collectors impatiently await his every new exhibit. Tutored by Molinari and an admirer of Riopelle, the artist creates a dense art that blends styles in ways that constantly amaze. Bruno Boulianne, film-maker. Presented in collaboration with Conseil des arts de Montréal en tournée.Passes available as of March 28

Ginkgo et la jardinière © Michel Pinault

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MUSIC • Thursday, April 12 at 8 p.m.NOTES DE ChEvET, Compagnie musicale La NefThrough conceptual music inspired by the book Makura no sōshi by Dame Sei Shōnagon (Japan, circa 1000), the show delivers an authentic interplay between music and poetry. Infused with Japanese sensibilities, these original pieces meld writing and improvisation into acoustic, electric, and electronic approaches that are interlaced, superimposed, and interpenetrated, thus creating a three-dimensional show.Passes available as of March 29

ThEATRE • Friday, April 13 at 8 p.m.MARChE COMME UNE égYPTIENNE, Compagnie Face de RâSee description p. 10Passes available as of March 30

YOUNg AUDIENCES • Sunday, April 22 at 3 p.m. • Theatre (as of 6 years old)SAMSARA, Samsara ThéâtreSamsara is a very ancient word, a Sanskit word meaning life cycles, the cycles of one’s own life, and transformation. Sam and Sara are undergoing an important transition. From their shared hospital room, they try to grow despite the challenges that life brings them. Tonight will change them forever. Presented in collaboration with the Festival des enfants TD-Métropolis Bleu.Passes available as of April 5

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ThEATRE • Thursday, May 3 at 8 p.m.MENTEUR, Mea Culpa ThéâtreThis play, a thriller by Brian Drader, draws us into the heart of a drama, into a land of loss, muteness, and deception. The liar is the enigmatic Marc who erupts into a couple’s life and wreaks havoc. Also liars are Ben and Françoise, the couple whose daily routine is disrupted by the stranger’s arrival. Another liar is Jérémie, who wishes he could forget. With Émile Beaudry, Amélie Carrier, Emmanuel Reichenbach and Frédéric Millaire-Zouvi.Passes available as of April 19

YOUNg AUDIENCES • Sunday, May 6 at 3 p.m. • Marionette theatre (as of 3 years old)PAUL FLOU, Théâtre sous la mainPaul Flou is as near-sighted as a mole, just like the rest of his family, the Flous! His vision of the world is a quirky one… In trying to come up with a unique gift for his grandmother, Paul settles on giving her the sounds he loves. This table puppet show, created with recycled and transformed objects, appeals to the senses and highlights inventiveness. Karine St-Arnaud and Stéphanie Blais, puppeteers.Passes available as of April 22

Samsara © Radhanath Gagnon

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eSPECTACLESvISUAL ARTS - ExhIbIT

From January 19 to February 26PaintingPAR LA FORCE DES ChOSES,gabrielle Laforest Inspired by the written word, this artist’s paintings are a journey through concepts, words and signs which she rearranges in the pictorial space. Drawing inspiration from mankind’s first interpretations of the starry skies, she uses deep indigo hues as a background for the projection of images that acquire an abstract character closer to symbols. Opening on Thursday, January 19 at 5 p.m.

From January 26 to April 1st PhotographyLES NATIONS AUTOChTONES :DOUCEUR, gRâCE ET vIgUEUR,guy LabissonièreDuring a trip to the Basse Côte-Nord, this photographer first discovered the gentleness, grace, and strength that inhabit this area’s First Nations communities. His exhibit provides an intimate look at the Innus and conveys, through portraiture, the inherent qualities he discovered in these people.Opening on Wednesday, February 22 at 7 p.m., followed by a show by Chloé Sainte-Marie (see description p. 16).

From February 16 to April 1st PaintingSEvERAL INFINITIES, jeanie RiddleJeanie Riddle is a builder of surfaces. Her paintings are organized organically out of everyday life. One element or change of color, scale, size, or finesse makes a complete difference to the whole. This is about having creative energies and moments of exalted sensation, a fixation on economy and exhausting potential in simple forms. In partnership with the Parisian Laundry. Opening on Thursday, February 16 at 5 p.m.

Par la force des choses © 100/100 Laforest

Les nations autochtones : douceur, grâce et vigueur © Guy Labissonnière

Several Infinities © Well Lighted Place

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From April 5 to June 10 PhotographyqUébEC INSOLITE, Marc LabergeThis artist travels along roads of his own making as he follows his own footsteps, guided by both his love of nature and chance encounters. His perceptions of the country and its people are those of a traveller who wanders off the beaten path in order to better grasp a reality that lies a thousand leagues away from the tourist circuit. Opening on Thursday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m., followed by a lecture given by the artist. (see description p. 18)

From April 5 to June 10 Multimedia exhibitCOLLECTIONNER, jean-Michel Ross’ collectionCollect… What? Why? Some collect stamps, coins, vinyl records, hockey cards, others worship art. Nine collectors share their personal art collections in the Accès culture network. Through this incursion into their universe, collectors hope to convince you to become a collector yourself and embark on an ambitious journey. A selection of art from the Jean-Michel Ross collection will serve as a link to the latter’s career as a curator. In association with Arsenal and the PAPIER12 contemporary art fair. Opening Wednesday April 11, at 5 p.m.

From April 19 to June 10 InstallationLA CAvERNE, Isabelle Demers Isabelle Demers is fascinated by the art of story-telling and its underlying imagery. She offers a many-voiced narration, bolstered by various supports. Whether she uses drawing, sculpture, or installations, she seeks to create narrative trajectories that indefinitely postpone ultimate resolutions. Opening on Thursday April 19 at 5 p.m.

From March 1st to April 15Digital artsMICRO, Livienne hélène César grenier, karine Payette in collaboration with Anne Le hénaffMicro is an aural installation which, combined with a structure that seals off the venue, establishes a dialogue between pu-blic space and gallery space. With a minimalist aesthetics, the gallery is divided into compartments in which quadraphonic sound transports the audience to a setting far from the gallery’s own.Opening on Thursday, March 1st at 5 p.m.

Micro © Karine Payette

Québec insolite © Marc Laberge

Collectionner © Mathieu Beauséjour

La Caverne © Ivan Binet

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FACILITIES

• Internet and Microsoft Office work stations• Language acquisition work stations (Intercultural library)• Electronic resources (databases and online newspapers)

MORE ThAN jUST bOOkS…A COLLECTION OF ACTIvITIES!The four libraries in the Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough feature a broad range of activities: guided events, workshops, encounters with authors, lectures, etc. In addition, you have access to a wide variety of services and facilities to suit your needs:

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• Research service• Free network reservation• Interlibrary returns• Collections meeting the needs of citizens (books, periodicals, audiovisual documents, etc.)

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FESTIvAL bD DE MONTRéAL

The Festival BD de Montréal is proud to associate itself with the Montréal public library network in order to present the Mois de la BD taking place in Montréal in May 2012.

This spring, come discover the 9th Art through a wide variety of free activities: encounters with professional comic book artists, comic book creation classes, improvisations… Consult the calendar for more information on activities taking place in the borough!

The first edition of the Festival BD de Montréal will take place next June 1st to June 3rd. A great opportunity to discover the creativity and talent of our comic book artists!

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Sunday, January 15 and 22, February 12 and 19, March 11 and 18, April 15 and 22 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.(6 to 12 years old) bilingualATELIERS D’éChECSTwo Sundays per month, drop by for a friendly game of chess with our specialist who will teach you more about chess strategy.No registration required

Saturday, January 14 at 10:30 a.m.Workshop (1 to 3 years old)ACTIvITéS D’évEILPOUR LES TOUT-PETITSBoth little ones and their parents are invited to a stimulating workshop. A host from L’Association montréalaise pour le développement des loisirs des tout-petits will introduce expression-based activities (imitation games and sound awareness, nursery rhymes and songs, gesture, animated stories, etc.) that you can reproduce at home.Registration starting December 17

Saturday, February 18 at 1:30 p.m.Workshop (8 to 12 years old)jEUx DE SOCIéTé EN FOLIEOur host will offer you over 50 board games for a fun-filled afternoon!Registration starting January 28

Tuesday, March 6 at 1 p.m. Workshop (8 to 12 years old)MANgASAre you passionate about mangas? Learn to draw mangas with our host, a professional illustrator.Registration starting February 11

Wednesday, March 7 at 1 p.m. Workshop (8 to 12 years old)LA CUISINE MOLéCULAIREAvEC LES DébROUILLARDS Cooking is a science! Explore the possibilities of various chemical reactions such as jellification and spherification to create new culinary dishes.Registration starting February 11

Thursday, March 8 at 1 p.m. Workshop (8 to 12 years old)gO! gO! jEU DE gO!Are you a fan of mangas and Japanese culture? Come and learn more about the favourite strategy game of Kazuma Azuma, the manga hero of Yakitate Ja-pan!!Registration starting February 11

Thursday, April 19 at 1:30 p.m.Author encounter (8 to 11 years old)COLLAgE ET PREMIèRES NATIONSCome and meet Sylvain Rivard, an author and illustrator who will introduce you to First Nations legends, hymns, and cultural objects. Through collage and silhouette techniques, children will be able to create their own character from the book Moz en cinq temps. Presented in collaboration with the Festival des enfants TD-Métropolis Bleu.Registration as of March 31

Saturday, April 21 at 1:30 p.m.Story Time (as of 6 years old)CONTES DES MILLE ET UNE NUITS Come and listen to Myriame El Yamani, nomad and storyteller, who will take you on a magnificent and colourful journey through the Orient of a thousand nights. “Listen, listen little sister otherwise bad luck will happen. And you, dear Sul-tan, listen to the story I’m about to tell…”. Presented in collaboration with the Festival des enfants TD-Métropolis Bleu.No registration required

ChILDRENStory and craft (3 to 6 years old) bilingualLES MATINéES DES TOUT-PETITSSaturday, January 21, February 4 and 18, March 3, 17 and 31 and April 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Registration starting December 17

Registration at the children’s desk or by phone at 514 872-4636All activities are in French unless otherwise specified STORY TIME

Collage et Premières Nations © Judith Cailhier

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Saturday, January 28 at 2 p.m.Workshop (7 to 12years old)DESSINER COMME kEITh hARINgThis workshop with Tracy Grosvenor will be an opportunity to create a figurative picture inspired by Pop Art and the works of artist Keith Haring. The focus will be on the exploration of vivid colors and pattern repetition. Participants will be asked to draw moving silhouettes with dry pastel creating a dynamic piece of art.Registration required

Every Thursday from February 2 to April 5 at 3 p.m.Workshops (6 to 12 years old)INITIATION ET PERFECTIONNEMENT AUx éChECSChildren will discover this game that leaves no space for improvisation, in the company of Laurent Pubiana. They will learn how to move pieces on the chessboard and basic game strategies, thus enhancing such skills as memory, concentration and logic all the while having fun.Registration required

Sunday, February 5 at 10:30 a.m.Story Time (3 to 5 years old)MARION ET LA vIE qUI bATRoxane Turcotte presents her latest album to her young audi-ence. As she descends the long spiral staircase, Marion feels lonely in her castle. Where is she heading with her bucket and basket? Outside, everywhere, hearts are beating as one…Registration required

Wednesday, March 7 at 2 p.m.Workshop (8 to 12 years old)CERvEAUx EN ébULLITIONDuring spring break, what better than to kick your brain cells into overdrive by concocting scientific experiments that will expand the boundaries of the universe?Registration required

Saturday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m.Story (3 to 5 years old)qUAND LE PRINTEMPSARRIvERA-T-IL?At this winter’s end, Noë Cropsal invites you to come hear humorous and heart-warming stories. You will also learn to create a lucky pompon that you can carry with you like a pocketful of sunshine.Registration required

Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m.Workshop (7 to 12 years old)AbSTRACTION DE PAYSAgEEN PEINTUREInspired by painter Kim Dorland, participants are invited to recreate a landscape from memory through the use of vivid, fluorescent colors. Come create a deliriously inventive landscape with the guidance of Tracy Grosvenor.Registration required

Sunday, April 1st at 10:30 a.m.Story (3 to 5 years old)PâqUES À LA FERMERosette d’Aragon and her dog Pirouette will pull tales out of a grab bag of animal stories during this story time hour punctuated with songs, games and chocolate surprises!Registration required

ChILDRENCONTES bRICOLOS (3 TO 5 YEARS OLD)

Registration required

LES PETITES MENOTTES(0 TO 30 MONThS) Friday, January 27, February 24, March 30, April 27, May 25 and June 29 at 10:30 a.m. Registration required

Registration at the children’s desk or by phone at 514-872-5118All activities are in French unless otherwise specified

STORY TIME

Saturday,January 14 and 28, February 11 and 25, March 10 and 24, April 21, May 5 and 19 and June 2 and 16at 10:30 a.m.

Sunday,January 22, February 5 and 19, March 4 and 18, April 1st, 15 and 29, May 13 and 27 and June 10 at 10:30 a.m.

Pâques à la ferme © Rosette d’Aragon

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ySaturday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m.Story (3 to 5 years old)LA PêChE AUx LIvRESThe fisherman’s daughter went to draw her father’s nets and guess what she found? Great treasures: books full of pictures that will make you want to laugh, sing, and dream. A Lis avec moi workshop.Registration required

Presented as part of the Mois de la BD de Montréal

Saturday, May 5 at 2 p.m.Crafts (as of 8 years old)héROS DE bD EN 3DComics enthusiasts and Journal Spirou fans, come use paper and scissors to create your favourite heroes and help Kid Paddle, Titeuf, Tamara, Cédric, Zarla, Nelson and Papyrus get better acquainted. Registration required

Sunday, May 27 at 2 p.m.Workshop (10 to 17 years old)COMPLèTEMENT MANgA!All too often considered a marginal literary phenomenon, manga remains relatively unknown as do its production techniques. This workshop will help you uncover the art of creating a quality manga, both in the writing and in the drawing.Registration required

Saturday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m.Story time (3 to 5 years old)ChANTONS, DANSONSLA RIbAMbELLEClaudette L’Heureux invites both parents and children to take part in her nursery rhymes, songs, and dances to the great delight of all.Registration required

Saturday, June 16 at 10:30 a.m.Story time (3 to 5 years old)MON PAPA, CE héROS!On this Father’s Day weekend, let’s celebrate your daddies! Why not bring him along with you to the library to listen to Monsieur Pierre tell his stories about your favourite hero.Registration required

Saturday, February 4 at 1:30 p.m.LecturebEAUTé FATALE Cosmetics promise you beauty but they are not without risks to the environment and to yourself. After exploring the issue, Amélie Mignault proposes selection criteria combined with healthy and ecological alternatives.Registration required

Saturday, March 3 at 1:30 p.m. WorkshopLA CUISINE MOLéCULAIRE Molecular cooking uncovered: emulsion, mousses, jellification and spherification. During this workshop, chemistry teacher Martin Lamoureux will offer surprising demonstrations along with tasty samplings.Registration required

Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m.Lecture DU ROMAN POLICIER AU POLAR An encounter with one of Québec’s greatest specialists on thriller novels: Norbert Spehner. He will give a brief overview of both the genre and its variations (with examples and reading suggestions) as well as of thrillers in Québec today (authors, resources, awards).Registration required

ADULTS Registration at the technician’s office (ground floor) or by phone at 514-872-2370All activities are in French unless otherwise specified

La cuisine moléculaire © Dreamstime ID 19540209

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Saturday, January 28 at 10:30 a.m. Show (2 to 5 years old)LA PETITE DENTAn educational show that explains what happens in our mouth when we eat all kinds of things and don’t brush our teeth afterwards. A musical introduction to good dental hygiene to maintain a beautiful smile. A production by Puzzle Théâtre.Registration required, space is limited

Saturday, February 18 at 3 p.mWorkshop (6 to 9 years old) CRéATION COLLECTIvE D’UN CONTEGriot storyteller Bertin Dzangué will explain the importance of stories in our lives. He will guide us in the creation of a collective story. Parents are welcome! With the financial support of Amis des Bibliothèques de Montréal.Registration required, space is limited

Tuesday, March 6 at 2 p.m. Workshop (7 to 12 years old)jEUx DE SOCIéTéCome and discover various board games: go, chess, checkers, and many more.Registration required, space is limited

Wednesday, March 7 at 2 p.m.Animation (7 to 12 years old)LES PEUPLES ALgONqUINS ETIROqUOIENS DU SEIzIèME SIèCLE This interactive activity allows children to manipulate hunting and construction tools as well as traditional aboriginal clothing. They will also learn about different food conserva-tion methods. With the financial support of the Amis des Bi-bliothèques de Montréal.Registration required, space is limited

Thursday, March 8 at 2 p.m. Film screening (5 to 13 years old) TOUT PEUT S’ANIMERThe National Film Board (NFB) presents a series of animated short films that explains to young movie-lovers how profes-sional filmmakers bring objects to life and give them substance and movement.No registration required

Friday, March 9 at 2 p.m. Workshop (8 to 13 years old)LAbORATOIRE DE CRéATURESFANTASTIqUES! Come and create fantastic creatures out of felt, glue, and embroidery thread.Registration required, space is limited

ChILDRENStory and craft (6 to 9 years old) bRICO-CONTE POUR LES gRANDSSaturday, January 21, February 4, March 3 and 24, April 14 and 28, May 12 and26 and June 9 and 23 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required

Story and craft (3 to 5 years old) LES TOUT PETITS bRICO-CONTESSaturday, January 14, February 11 and 25, March 17 and 31, May 5 and 19 and June 2 and 16 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Parents must remain with their children during this activity. Registration required

STORY TIME

Registration at the help desk on the 3rd floor or by phone at 514-868-4721All activities are in French unless otherwise specified

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y Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m. Workshop (8 to 13 years old) PYSANkY : L’ART DES œUFSDE PâqUES UkRAINIENSDuring Easter, Ukrainians use dyes, a kistka and beeswax to create colourful patterns on eggs. Come and learn more about this technique and traditional pysansky patterns. Registration required, space is limited

Friday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m.Show (3 to 7 years old)LA REINE DE kéMETThe collectif Ekin is composed of artists from various artistic backgrounds across the planet. This show explores the need to be aware of the world around us to better protect our planet and encourage an equitable distribution of resources. Writing, costumes and set design by Adrienne Medjo and Maria Carolina Cortes. Music by Addy Medjo and Sam. Songs by Addy Medjo. Presented in collaboration with the Festival des enfants TD-Métropolis Bleu with the financial support of Amis des Bibliothèques de Montréal.No registration required

Saturday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m.Author encounter (3 to 5 years old)DEvANT MA MAISONCome and discover the world hiding on top, under, behind, and in front of the house of author and illustrator Marianne Dubuc. She will offer insights into her latest book, Devant ma maison, nominated in 2011 for the 6e Prix du livre jeunesse des bibliothèques de Montréal, as well as her other children’s books. Presented in collaboration with the Festival des enfants TD-Métropolis Bleu and with the financial support of Amis des Bibliothèques de Montréal.Registration required, space is limited

Thursday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m.Workshop (1 to 3 years old)évEIL À LA MUSIqUE POURLES bAMbINSA musical workshop for preschoolers and their parents. Its objective is to stimulate a positive interaction by piquing their interest and musical curiosity. In addition, parents will learn to teach their children the basics of music. With the financial support of Amis des Bibliothèques de Montréal. Registration required, space is limited

Saturday, May 12 at 2:30 p.m. Workshop (10 to 17 years old)PAROLES DE ChANSONSHow do artists write, compose, and sing songs? How do they manage to harmonize texts and lyrics? Songwriter Hugo Bonneville will guide you through your own songwriting process by giving you advice and helping you through the various stages of songwriting. A workshop by Lis avec Moi. Registration required, space is limited

Saturday, June 2 at 2:30 p.m. Workshop (10 to 15 years old)IMPROvISATION À PARTIR DE LIvRESA workshop tailored for those who are fascinated by im-provisation or who wish to explore it for the first time. Come and learn the many ways that you can play a character and stories drawn from literature. A Lis avec Moi workshop.Registration required, space is limited

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Sunday, January 22 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Workshop (12 to 19 years old) Atelier (12 à 19 ans)INITIATION À LA bANDE DESSINéECome and learn the different steps involved in creating a comic strip from beginning to end with artist Michel Grant! Once you know the basics, all you need to do is hone your cartooning skills!Registration required (no registration required on the day of the workshop as per availability)

Saturday, February 4 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.Workshop (12 to 19 years old)L’ART DU MAqUILLAgEA makeup session with an enthusiast! Stéphanie will teach you all there is to know in order to achieve the perfect Valentine’s Day look. Don’t forget to bring your own make-up, makeup remover, brushes, applicators and mirror.Registration starting January 14

OPENINgPARTY SPRINg 2012

(12 to 19 years old)A TEEN zONE AT ThE LIbRARY!The Intercultural library is proud to invite you to its new teen zone. Come and discover a place where you will enjoy reading, discovering, interacting, and developing teamwork. We wish to thank the students of La Voie School for their participation in the design of the teen zone.No registration required

TEENS Registrations at the help desk on the 2nd floor or by phone at 514-868-4715All activities are in French unless otherwise specified.

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Saturday, January 21 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.LectureUNE vIE INTéRESSANTE AvEC UN PETIT bUDgET? C’EST POSSIbLE!Luc Plamondon will offer you tips and tricks from daily life and show you how it’s possible to reconcile a small budget with a good quality of life. Registration required

Saturday, January 28 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.LectureLA SéCURITé SUR INTERNETDo hacking and phishing on the Web worry you? This workshop will give you access to a list of recommendations that will teach you basic safely rules for surfing the Web. Registration required

Saturday, February 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m LectureL’ART ET LES PRéDOMINANCESDE RéSEAUxArtist Léonal Jules showcases a retrospective of his work from a multicultural perspective using grouped shapes illustrating cultural diversity and origins. A simple way to consider a creative approach stemming from identity, language, and its authenticity.Registration required

Saturday, April 14 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.LectureqUIz SUR LES MYThES LIéSÀ L’ALIMENTATIONDuring this lecture, Anne-Marie Roy will discuss nutritional value labelling, protein needs, anti-cancer or protective foods, sugars to avoid, wining combinations for weight management and many more subjects in the field of nutrition. Registration required

Friday, May 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. LectureLE SYSTèME DE SANTé DU qUébECVéronique Frenette will explain the mechanics of the Québec health system. She will cover various aspects such as health insurance coverage and conditions, the health insurance card, as well as coverage and costs related to the public medication plan.Registration required

Saturday, June 9 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Book launchbIENvENUE ChEz MONSIEUR b!Novelist and essayist Victor Teboul presents his third novel, “Bienvenue chez Monsieur B.!”. This tongue-in-cheek fic-tional political novel takes place amidst the power brokers of Montréal’s Jewish community.Registration required

ADULTS Registration at the help desk on the 2nd floor or by phone at 514-868-4720All activities are in French unless otherwise specified.

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Saturday, February 18 and March 10 and 24 at 2 p.m.Workshops (9 to 12 years old)LES ATELIERS ARTISTIqUES D’INFUSARTEach workshop offers various activities in spontaneous artistic expression using theatrical play in order to foster imagination and creativity in children. Reveal the performer within you!Registration starting January 28

Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m.Workshop (8 to 10 years old)LES POLYMèRES DE SCIENCES EN FOLIEAn unconventional chemistry class! Aspiring scientists will learn everything there is to know about slime and its basic ingredients by taking part in a series of muddy and gooey activities and experiments. Come and create different slimy mixtures with us.Registration starting March 24

Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m.Theatre (2 to 6 years old)MOzART, LE ChAT qUI LITMozart the cat received a giant book. He likes to read with his friends. Sadly, Mozart stutters when there are too many people around. He will need the help of his dog, Socrate, critters, and children, to calm down. An interactive play that encourages the participation of its young audience.Registration starting March 31

Presented as part of the Mois de la BD de Montréal

Saturday, May 12 at 2 p.m.Workshop (8 to 15 years old)MA PREMIèRE bANDE DESSINéECome and discover the various stages of creating a comic strip, from concept to final drawing board, with artist Michel Grant. It’s your opportunity to develop your talent and create your own storyboard! Registration starting April 21

Saturday, January 28, February 4 and 25, March 24 and 31 and April 28 at 2 p.mWorkshop (6 to 10 years old)ARTISTES EN hERbEThis workshop uses stimulating crafts for young artists who will apply their talents using various materials and techniques. We explore a new theme every month.Registration required

ChILDREN Registration at the children’s desk or by phone at 514-872-2377All activities are in French unless otherwise specified.

ADULTS Registration at the adult’s desk or by phone at 514 -872-2398All activities are in French unless otherwise specified.

Story (3 to 5 years old) in EnglishSTORYTIMESaturday, January 21, February 18, March 17 and April 21 at 10:30 a.m.With the financial support of the Amis des Bibliothèques de Montréal. Registration required

(2 to 3 years old)MINI-CONTESaturday, January 28, February 25, March 31 and April 28 at 10:30 a.m.Registration required

Story and craft (4 to 6 years old)bRICO-CONTESaturday, February 11, March 17, April 14 and May 12 at 10:30 a.m.Registration starting January 21

STORY TIME

Presented as part of the Mois de la BD de Montréal

Saturday, May 19 at 2 p.m.LectureIMAgINAIRE DE LA bANDE DESSINéE CONTEMPORAINEFollowing the 1980s crash, comic strips went through thematic and formal upheavals, followed by the exponential growth of its market over the past decade. This lecture by Eric Bouchard explores, through the presentation of exceptional works, a few of the major changes this new and lesser-known art form has undergone. With the financial support of Amis des Bibliothèques de Montréal. Registration starting April 28

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A MESSAgE FROM MAYOR APPLEbAUM AND COUNCILLOR FOTOPULOS

We are proud to invite the citizens of the Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-Grâce borough to participate fully in the 2012 cultural calendar’s activities. We encourage you to discover a host of performances, workshops, and exhibits. Whether through music, art, theatre, dance, or literature, the activities offered provide opportunities to open oneself up to the world and to sample the rich cultural diversity of our borough, especially as all these activities are free of charge!

Together, we extend a warm welcome to artists from both near and far who will be providing you with the appealing cultural events found within these pages, and much success also to emerging artists who will have a chance to cater to a wider audience.

This inspiring calendar seeks to encourage citizens of all ages, both residents and regular visitors to the borough, to partake in the delights of culture. On behalf of the Borough of Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, we wish all of you an excellent cultural year!

Michael Applebaum Helen FotopulosBorough Mayor Councillor for Côte-des-Neiges District Chair of the Executive Committee Executive Committee member responsible for Culture, Heritage, Design and the Status of Women

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benny library

intercultural library

côte-des-neiges library

notre-dame-de-grâce library

3465, avenue Benny, Montréal (Québec) H4B 2R9

514 872-4147 (Adults) 514 872-4636 (Children)

6767, ch. de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal (Québec) H3S 2T6

514 868-4715 (Adults) 514 868-4716 (Children)

5290, chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal (Québec) H3T 1T2

514 872-6603 (Adults) 514 872-5118 (Children)514 872-2790 (Adult help line)514 872-5119 (Children’s help line)

3755, rue Botrel (angle chemin de la Côte-Saint-Antoine), Montréal (Québec) H4A 3G8

514 872-2398 (Adults) 514 872-2377 (Children)514 872-1877 (Help line)

côte-des-neiges maison de la culture

5290, chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges (at Jean-Brillant), Montréal (Québec) H3T 1Y2

514 872-6889Luce Botella, Cultural Co-ordinator • Ève Côté, Cultural Events Assistant

3755, rue Botrel (at chemin de la Côte-Saint-Antoine), Montréal (Québec) H4A 3G8

514 872-2157Mylène Robillard, Cultural Co-ordinator • Rémi Turgeon, Cultural Events Assistant

notre-dame-de-grâce maison de la culture

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Saturday, Sunday and Monday:from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday:from noon to 8 p.m.

Thursday and Friday: from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Vendôme and 105 Atwater and 138

Côte-des-Neiges and 165, Nord Plamondon and 160, East

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hOURS:Saturday and Sunday:1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday:1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday and Friday:1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

www.accesculture.comReserve your tickets online now.Service charges of $2 per ticket apply.

Activities schedule may change without notice.

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