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STEWART HALL CULTURAL CENTRE176 Du Bord-du-Lac — Lakeshore road

Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.

STEWART HALL ART GALLERY176 Du Bord-du-Lac — Lakeshore road

Monday to Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday: 1 to 9 p.m.

CloSed: April 10 and 13, May 18, June 24, and July 1

passes availaBle at the Cultural Centre: residents with a MULti card:

20 days before the event

Friends of Stewart Hall: 18 days before the event

General public: 15 days before the event

information: 514-630-1220

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03 Spring BreAk

04 exhiBitionS

06 tAlkS And leCtureS

08 eventS

09 Ciné-Art

10 ConCertS And perForMAnCeS

16 exhiBitionS And WorkShopS For kidS

17 FAMily Art WorkShopS

Ciné-Mini

18 Children’S ShoWS

19 CulturAl MediAtion

the FriendS oF the liBrAry And the FriendS oF SteWArt hAll

20 Boutique

reAding And reFerenCe rooM

Art rentAl And SAleS ServiCe

22 CAlendAr

cUltUre at a glance

published by the City of pointe-Claire

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Cover: Marian Snow, Water Dance, 2015 Photo: DPM

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From February 28 to March 8, several spring break activities will be organized for children and their families.

registration is sometimes required; please refer to the Leisure Pointe-Claire program or the City’s website, at www.pointe-claire.ca.

sPring BreaK

Friday, February 28Family movie NFB – HoCkEY SpECiAL Central Library Ages 7 and up, with a parent

February 29 to March 8Free-play activities Library - Central and Valois Ages 3 to 12

Saturday, February 29story Hour DoGS, DoGS, DoGS!Library – Valois Branch Ages 3 to 6, with a parent

Sunday, March 1story Hour DoGS, DoGS, DoGS!Central Library Ages 3 to 6, with a parent

music week opéRA-BoNBoN: L’AvENTURE GoURmANDE D’HANSEL ET GRETELStewart Hall Ages 6 to 12

Monday, March 2voice Dubbing worksHopCentral Library Ages 8 to 12

Tuesday, March 3music weekTHE BEGiNNiNGS oF BiNG BANGStewart Hall Ages 6 to 12

Family movieCentral Library For all

Wednesday, March 4enigmatic engineering enDeavoursCentral Library Ages 7 to 12


Thursday, March 5story Hour FooD, GLoRioUS FooD! Central Library Ages 3 to 6, with a parent

Friday, March 6buFFet-style craFt ARTiSTiC pLACEmATLibrary – Valois Branch Ages 5 to 12

Fun caravan AFTERNooN oF GAmES Stewart Hall Art Gallery Ages 7 and up


Saturday, March 7lego® club meetings Central Library Ages 5 to 12

Sunday, March 8music week ToxiqUE TRoTToiR – LES mAmizELLESStewart Hall Age 3 and up

EarTh Day – ApRiL 24, 25 AND 26Several activities are planned to pique curiosity about the environment.

Find all the information in the Leisure Pointe-Claire program, or on the City’s website at www.pointe-claire.ca. registration required.

Friday, april 24 atlas géocircus 3 – ATLAS DANS L’ESpACE Stewart Hall Age 5 and up (for the whole family) passes required

Saturday, april 25la baleine nomaDeCentral Library Age 6 and up

Free DistributionPublic Works Yard trees, compost, wood chips, etc. Multi card required

Sunday, april 26 worksHop – mEET THE BUGS! Stewart Hall Age 5 and up

vernissage – 5th EDiTioN oF THE CoNTEmpoRARY NATivE ART BiENNiALStewart Hall Art Gallery 2 p.m. Free admission




eXHiBit ions

STEWarT haLL arT GaLLErythe Stewart Hall Art Gallery presents high-quality professional exhibitions. Specializing in contemporary art, the Gallery actively supports the visual arts in Québec and in Canada by acknowledging established artists and promoting emerging ones. through its cultural mediation and educational programs (workshops, talks, film screenings and lectures), it helps make art accessible to all.

FREE ADMISSION

WHAT pLANTS CAN TELL until January 19 Monday to Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Stewart Hall Art Gallery

Botanical descriptions and the horticultural use of plants are a testament to the ways in which we perceive and value nature, as well as the challenges affecting this perception.

in this exhibition, the artists use botanical and horticultural references to manifest human realities related to ecology and power relations, or to revisit the notion of vanity.

ARtIStS: Chromogenic Curmudgeons, Joscelyn Gardner, Catherine lescarbeau, amélie proulx, laura st.pierre, marie-eve martel and Émilie payeur

CuRAtOR: marie perrault

mYSTiC TooLkiT January 25 to march 8 Monday to Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. vernissage: Sunday, January 26, 2 p.m.


A look at the recent resurgence of esoteric practices such as magic, tarot reading, numerology and astrology in contemporary popular culture. rooted in the counterculture of the 1970s, this renascent movement carried by millennials informs the practice of today’s working creatives.

ARtIStS: marie-Claude Bouthillier, isa Carrillo, alex Coma, hector Jimenez Castillo, omsK social Club, marigold santos and Jennifer murphy

CuRAtOR: anaïs Castro

Chromogenic Curmudgeons, Housebound: Portraits from the Winter Garden, 2017

Jennifer Murphy, Owl, 2012

Group visitsthe Stewart Hall Art Gallery offers personalized guided tours to groups of all ages to discover our ongoing exhibitions and demystify contemporary art. reservations (minimum of 10 people): 514-630-1220, ext. 1772


ARTiST iN RESiDENCE: LEYLA mAJERi march 14 to april 19

Project Room – Stewart Hall Art Gallery

Artist Leyla Majeri’s practice focuses on sculptural installation, bringing it into a close relationship with ecology and its links to the material, the imagined and the political. During the Material, Mass and Dust exhibition, the artist will occupy the Project room of the Art Gallery, following her material research with a project that gets the public involved.

CoNTEmpoRARY NATivE ART BiENNiAL april 25 to June 21 Monday to Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. vernissage: Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m.


Launched in 2012, the Contemporary native Art Biennial highlights the diversity of native north American art practices. its main project is to make Montréal/tiohtià:ke a central gathering place again, perpetuating the land’s ancestral role for native people.

CuRAtOR: David Garneau

Leyla Majeri, Don’t Blame Us If We Get Playful, 2019 Exhibition view from BACA 2018 at Stewart Hall

mATERiAL, mASS AND DUST march 14 to april 19 Monday to Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. / Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. vernissage: Sunday, March 15, 2 p.m.


Four artists create artworks where materiality is at the forefront by virtue of the formal concerns that motivate their production. they engage our senses with sculptures and installations made out of paper, plaster, wood, clay and organic materials.

Stefan Sollenius, Boards, 2017

ARtIStS: David armstrong six, leyla majeri, stefan sollenius, thea yabut


DEMySTIFyING arTA series of exciting monthly lectures at the Art Gallery on Wednesday mornings.

FREE ADMISSION

talKs anD lectUres

ARCHiE FiNEBERGWednesday, april 15, 10 a.m. In English


For the past 12 years, Archie Fineberg has been following the phenomenon of graffiti and street art throughout the world. the book Montréal’s Street Art Gallery, The Best of the City’s Graffiti and Wall-Art was born from this adventure. Join the author for a visual presentation on this unique and vibrant cultural practice gaining in popularity and redefining the urban landscape.

With archie Fineberg

iN THE EYES oF ANAÏS CASTRo Wednesday, February 5, 10 a.m. In English


Anaïs Castro is a curator and writer based in Montréal and Berlin. Over the past years, she has worked on a number of projects in Montréal, toronto, Berlin, London, Shanghai and new York. Come and learn more about her professional journey and Mystic Toolkit, currently on display at Stewart Hall Art Gallery.

With anaïs Castro

DAviD ARmSTRoNG SixWednesday, march 18, 10 a.m. In English


Come and learn about David Armstrong Six’s process. the artist creates curious and singular sculptures that respond to the laws of assembly and incorporate materials such as concrete, wood and metal rods. Originally from Ontario, the artist has been living and working in Montréal for about ten years and has had exhibitions in Berlin, Copenhagen, new York and Los Angeles.

With David armstrong six

David Armstrong Six, Five Minutes Without Talking, 2017 Photo: Guy L’Heureux

DAviD GARNEAUWednesday, april 29, 10 a.m. In English


David Garneau is a Visual Arts professor at the University of regina. this Métis artist’s practice includes painting, curating and critical writing. He is the curator of the 5th edition of the Contemporary native Art Biennial, taking place simultaneously at La Guilde, Art Mûr, McCord Museum and Stewart Hall Art Gallery.

With David Garneau

Vue de l’exposition BACA 2018 à Stewart Hall – Photo: DPM


TaLKS

mUSiCAL DiSCovERiESthursday, February 13, 7 p.m. Passes required (p.2)

Reading and Reference Room

Pointe-Claire composer and musician Stewart Grant presents excerpts from works that will be performed during the three winter-spring 2020 Grand Concerts:

- Orchestre nouvelle Génération: Paganini Cymbalumesque

- Orchestre Métropolitain: A Tale of Two Cities

- L’ensemble de guitares Forestare: Forestare Baroque.

this friendly musical get-together takes place in a relaxed atmosphere with a glass of wine and a few cheeses.

HAWAii: BEAUTY AND DivERSiTYthursday, march 5, 7 p.m. Passes required (p.2)


travel lecture (in english) with Alain Benoit

From sandy beaches lined with palm trees and turquoise waters to austere volcanic landscapes, Hawaii has a rich and diverse fauna and flora. this lecture presents a four-week itinerary to discover the most beautiful attractions of the main islands of the archipelago: Hawaii, Maui, Big island and Oahu.

CuLTuraL rENDEz-VouS 2020: ThErE IS No earTh WIThouT arT

saturday, may 30 and sunday, may 31

Stewart Hall Cultural CentreCome celebrate the relationship between art and nature during this year’s Cultural rendez-Vous event for both kids and adults, featuring dance, music, entertainment, exhibitions, skill demonstrations, a zone for children 5 and under, and art workshops. Also, sample local tasty treats and meet the producers at our small country market!

museums Daysunday, may 31 www.museesmontreal.org


Organized by the Montréal Museum Society, this spring event is the highlight of the Cultural rendez-Vous. the rich and varied program offered by several participating museums features more than 100 exhibitions, as well as cultural and educational activities for visitors to enjoy both indoors and outdoors.

http://www.museesmontreal.org


eVents

spring break worksHop FUN CARAvAN: AFTERNooN GAmES AT THE ART GALLERYFriday, march 6, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Age 7 and up / Drop-in

Stewart Hall Art Gallery Children are invited to an afternoon of games at the Art Gallery. they will have the opportunity to walk from table to table to try different giant games, as well as attend the activation of the games for the Mystic Toolkit exhibition.

worksHop pLANTS, HERBARiUm AND DRAWiNGsunday, January 19, 2 p.m. Age 12 and up Registration required: 514-630-1220, ext. 1795 [email protected]


Artist Catherine Lescarbeau and botanist François Lambert invite you to learn how to create a herbarium and a botanical drawing. the presentation of the current exhibition will be followed by a reinterpretation of the role and function of indoor plants, particularly those presented in the exhibition.

With artist Catherine lescarbeau and botanist François lambert

worksHop HEALER oR WiTCH: AN iNTRoDUCTioN To HERBALiSmsaturday, February 22, 2 p.m. Age 12 and up Registration: 514-630-1220, ext. 1795 [email protected]


Learn more about the history of these healers who have been called witches, as well as the contemporary practice of herbalism. Participants will also have the opportunity to study the medicinal properties of some plants and experiment with a plant transformation technique.

With Clotilde du Balai, Herbalist

Catherine Lescarbeau, Schefflera actinophylla, Herbarium Mt00194244, Marie-Victorin Herbarium

collection, université de Montréal, 2014

Photo : Juste.Être.Dehors

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kUSAmA – iNFiNiTYthursday, February 27, 7 p.m. In English Director: Heather Lenz


Artist Yayoi Kusama’s journey from a conservative upbringing in Japan to her brush with fame in America in the 1960s, where she rivalled Andy Warhol for press attention, concluding with the international fame she has finally achieved within the art world.

mUR mURSthursday, april 23, 7 p.m. In French Director: Agnès Varda


Mur Murs is a documentary about the murals of Los Angeles. those who paint them. those who pay for them. those who look at them. How this city, the capital of the film industry, reveals itself and its inhabitants without any special effects through its murmuring walls. the Californian walls speak to a Frenchwoman who discovers them.

ANTHRopoCENE: THE HUmAN EpoCHthursday, march 26, 7 p.m. In English Directors: Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier, Edward Burtynsky


Cinematographic meditation on the massive re-engineering of humanity. the filmmakers travelled the world to gather evidence of human planetary domination and the profound and lasting human changes on earth.

ANGRY iNUkthursday, may 21, 7 p.m. In English Director: Alethea Arnaquq-Baril


Director Alethea Arnaquq-Baril joins a new tech-savvy generation of Inuit as they campaign to challenge long-established perceptions of seal hunting. Armed with social media and a sense of humour and justice all their own, this group is bringing its own voice to the conversation as a modern people in dire need of a sustainable economy.

cinÉ-art

READING AND REFERENCE ROOM – StEWARt HALL Passes required (details on page 2)

Phosphor tailings Pond #4, Near Lakeland, Florida, uSA 2012. photo © Edward Burtynsky, courtesy Nicholas Metivier Gallery, toronto

© Alethea Arnaquq-Baril


concerts anD Perform ances

GraND CoNCErTSSAINt-JOACHIM CHuRCH, 2 Sainte-Anne Avenue Concerts at 8 p.m. Doors open around 7:30 p.m. tICKEtS: Stewart Hall Cultural Centre (514-630-1220) or form on page 21.

orcHestre nouvelle génération pAGANiNi CYmBALUmESqUEFriday, February 21, 8 p.m.

ClassiCalthis emotional concert taken primarily from the great romantic repertoire perfectly reflects the sensibilities of the orchestra. Guest soloist, cimbalom virtuoso Alexandru Sura, will showcase his extraordinary talent by playing the little-known cimbalom, often referred to as a gypsy piano.

WorKs By: Kapustin, Puccini, Piazzolla, Paganini and Saint-Saëns

artistiC DireCtion: natasha turovskyrobert Margaryan, Veronika Cherniak, Olga Semionova, ryan truby, Veronica Ungureanu, Anastasia Virlan, violin; elvira Misbakhova, revaz Memichev, viola; Jean-Christophe Lizotte, Bragina Kateryna, cello; roman Manolache, double bass.

Guest soloist: alexandru sura, cimbalom

l’ensemble De guitares Forestare FoRESTARE BARoqUEFriday, april 17, 8 p.m.

ClassiCal

Forestare presents a modern reinterpretation of Vivaldi, Lully and Bach. With a lot of humour, the ensemble gives a polished performance that tells the story of the composers of the Baroque period while making a link with our history. We discover the relationships between the earliest settlers of new France and the First nations. it’s astounding!

ensemble of 12 classical guitars and a double bass

WorKs By: Antonio Vivaldi: Sonata No. 12, Op. 1, Rv 63 “La Folia” arr. Dave Pilon; Johann Sebastian Bach: Fantasia Super: Komm, heiliger Geist BWV 651 arr. David ratelle; Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto No.2 for Two Violins and Cello, RV 578, obligato taken from “L’estro armonico” Op.3, arr. Jürg Kindle; Jean Baptiste Lully: Le Bourgeois gentilhomme (comedy-ballet) arr. Dave Pilon; Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.3 in G major, BWV 1048, arr. Dave Pilon

orcHestre métropolitain A TALE oF TWo CiTiESFriday, march 20, 8 p.m.

ClassiCal

if the sumptuous outdoor celebrations of British royalty had a soundtrack, it would undoubtedly be Handel’s Water Music. Born in Germany but a citizen of the world, much like his employer King George i, the composer brilliantly captures the tastes of the era with his three suites, the second of which is featured here. Under the direction of Jane Glover, one of the great Mozartians of our time, Louis-Philippe Marsolais demonstrates his mastery of the instrument.

Jane Glover, conductor; louis-philippe marsolais, horn

WorKs: Handel: Water Music, Suite No. 2; Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 1; Haydn: Symphony No. 85 “La Reine”; S. Bourget: Horn Concerto (premiere); Mozart: Symphony No. 31 “Paris”


SuNDay rENDEz-VouSStEWARt HALL CuLtuRAL CENtRE Passes required (details on page 2).

Duo contra-DanZa le VoYage VirtUose 3sunday, January 19, 3 p.m.

WorlD musiC

Duo Contra-Danza is united by a passion for world and classical music focused on rhythm and dance. Over the years and a number of recitals throughout Québec, they have developed a unique repertoire consisting of Argentinian tangos, Klezmer dances, irish jigs and ballads, and traditional pieces from Spain, Venezuela and romania.

Denis Doucet, clarinet; sébastien Deshaies, guitar

simon DeniZart DarKsiDesunday, February 9, 3 p.m.

Jazz

Originally from Créteil, France, pianist Simon Denizart moved to Montréal in 2011, introducing his jazz style to the city: subtle and accessible melodies steeped in the sounds and aesthetic of european jazz and world music, in a soft, sensitive and energizing style.

simon Denizart, piano; elli miller maboungou, percussion (calabash, congas, cymbals, pad)

ensemble alkemia en reVenant… folKlores reVisitÉssunday, January 26, 3 p.m.

ClassiCal

A three-voice a capella concert of French-Canadian folklore with a foray into medieval music. You will recognize old classics such as V’la l’bon vent, C’est dans le mois de mai or À la claire fontaine presented as interpretations that are original and complex but appealing to all. this is a musical experience for all ages!

Dorothée ventura, vocals; Ghislaine Deschambault, vocals; Jean-François Daignault, vocals, wind instruments and arrangements


an intimate concert oF HinDustani music sunday, February 16, 3 p.m.

WorlD musiC

this intimate north indian classical music concert emphasizes dynamic rhythms and expressive melodies in a refined musical performance that combines virtuosity, lyricism and improvisation, taking the listener on a musical journey to distant lands.

shawn mativetsky, tabla; uwe neumann, sitar

Duo corDélia terres ÉloignÉessunday, February 23, 3 p.m.

ClassiCal

An invitation to a stunning and emotional journey through an eclectic range of music: classical, modern, tango and traditional klezmer music.

WorKs By: Piazzola, Bloch, Schedrine, Pärt, Marcoux

marie-Christine poirier, piano; vanessa marcoux, violin

mario starnino Quartetsunday, march 22, 3 p.m.

Jazz

Mario Starnino offers his own variations of a jazz quartet: Accompanied by talented musicians, he presents a repertoire of original pieces, standards and a few improvised surprises, all in a warm and lively atmosphere.

mario starnino, drums; al mclean, saxophone; adrien vedady, double bass; Kate Wyatt, piano

solsticesunday, march 15, 3 p.m.

WorlD musiC

Montréal-based Celtic folk band Solstice has been delighting audiences across north America and europe for over a decade with their explosive live performances showcasing their unique brand of Celtic folk that incorporates elements of bluegrass and Maritime music.

Dave Gossage, flutes, whistles; patrick lesyk, vocals, acoustic guitar; Kate Bevan-Baker, fiddle


ori Dagan celebrates 100 years oF nat king colesunday, april 19, 3 p.m.

Jazz

A performance celebrating the centennial of the birth of nat King Cole. With great classics such as Unforgettable, Mona Lisa, Nature Boy, Route 66, and When I Fall in Love, Ori Dagan and his musicians revisit the musical legacy of one of the most famous jazz artists of the 20th century with ingenious arrangements imbued with the “velvet” touch that made him famous.

ori Dagan, vocals; eric st-laurent, guitar; alex Bellegarde, double bass

ricHarD roberts anD JuDy Hung AN AFTERNooN oF CHAmBER mUSiCsunday, april 26, 3 p.m.

ClassiCal

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal concertmaster, richard roberts, and pianist Judy Hung perform chamber music composed for violin and piano.

WorKs By: Leclair, Brahms, Dvorák and Gershwin.

richard roberts, violin; Judy hung, piano

DaviD JacQues tHe HistorY of gUitarssunday, march 29, 3 p.m.

ClassiCal

A historical concert performed on collectible guitars, among them a very rare original guitar made in Paris in 1665 by Alexandre Voboam i. the Voboam family of guitars is considered to be the most typical and advanced of 17th-century French guitars. Featured guitars include: Antonio de torres (1887); J.L. Mast fils (1810); Pracht (1776); rené Lacôte (1835). it is an extraordinary opportunity to see and hear rare guitars worthy of the most reputable museums.

David Jacques, guitar


DelpHinus JaZZ Quartetsunday, may 3, 3 p.m.

Jazz

Delphinus Jazz presents a concert showcasing jazz greats such as Miles Davis, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Bart Howard, Freddie Hubbard and many others.

andré massicotte, conductor, trumpet, bugle; Jonathan pelletier, piano; raymond Doré, double bass; Charles Gay, drums

DiDem & naZiH Duosunday, may 10, 3 p.m.

WorlD musiC

two great virtuosos, one of the turkish kanun and the other of the oud (Arabic lute), explore the relationship between their respective musical traditions. these musicians, who are composers, improvisers and great performers, let their instruments speak to take their audience on a voyage to the Middle east.

Didem Basar, kanun; nazih Borish, oud

Dell’aria trio mEmoRiES oF pLACES pAST: FRom SCHUBERT To AzNAvoURsunday, may 17, 3 p.m.

ClassiCal

this chamber music ensemble uses their musical background to explore music from the Baroque period to today (contemporary music). the trio is also interested in jazz, folk music and song.

WorKs By: Sechs deutsche Lieder by Louis Spohr; Ashes of Soldiers by Canadian composer Colin eatock; pieces by Schubert, Pierre Gaveaux and Charles Gounod, and various chansons françaises.

Kripa nageshwar, soprano; ruta vaivade, piano; michael Westwood, clarinet

Duo beiJa-Flor CoSTAS: LATiN SoNGS AND RHYTHmS oF THE ATLANTiC SHoRESsunday, may 24, 3 p.m.

ClassiCal WorlD musiC

Duo Beija-Flor renews the classical concert by incorporating folkloric and contemporary inspirations: Argentinian tangos, flamenco, Brazilian samba, Portuguese fados, Cuban jazz and Sephardic melodies from Spain. Warm and passionate rhythms will captivate you with the spirit that embodies the Latin world, creating a flute and guitar duo like you’ve never heard!

Charles hobson, guitar marie-noëlle Choquette, flute;


EVENING aT ThE opEraPasses required (details on page 2).

manrico teDescHi LA SUpERBA – TRiBUTE To moNTSERRAT CABALLéFriday, January 31, 7:30 p.m.

internationally acclaimed tenor Manrico tedeschi pays tribute to La Superba. Montserrat Caballé, a soprano with a pure and powerful voice, was acclaimed for her control of vocal shadings and exquisite pianissimo.

manrico teDescHi HAppY 100th BiRTHDAY, ANGELo LoFoRESE!Friday, may 8, 7:30 p.m.

internationally acclaimed tenor Manrico tedeschi pays tribute to the great tenor Angelo Loforese on his 100th birthday. With over 80 operas in his repertoire, Angelo Loforese became a cult figure after giving a performance at the age of 95!

Guests include tenor Franco Perrotta and soprano Makiko Awazu.

the concert will be followed by a vin d’honneur attended by the artists.


eXHiBit ions anD worKsHoPs for KiDs

mini eXHibition: THE ART oF HoCkEY mASkSprivate collectionJanuary 18 to march 15 Free admission

Stewart Hall – Kids’ Corner

Discover this fascinating collection of hockey masks! You will find fiberglass replicas of goalie masks worn by hockey legends.

mini eXHibition: THE WoNDERFUL WoRLD oF iNSECTS march 21 to may 17 Free admission


explore the wonderful world of insects: butterflies, beetles, flies, bees and dragonflies. Vibrant colours, mimicry and camouflage will be featured through insect photography by entomologist Stéphanie Boucher, along with her collection of specimens.

creative worksHop: mAkE YoUR oWN mASk! saturday, February 15, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Age 5 and up Passes required


inspired by The Art of Hockey Masks exhibition, come create your own mask!

worksHop: mEET THE BUGS! sunday, april 26 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (in French) 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. (in english) Age 5 and up Passes required


in conjunction with earth Day, discover the fascinating world of insects. Preserved or alive, they are beautiful, intriguing and sometimes very colourful; some are very small and others are very large. You will get to see them up close and maybe even touch them!

With Stéphanie Boucher

mini eXHibition: RECYCLED ART CoNTESTmay 30 to June 21 Free admission


in conjunction with the 2020 Cultural rendez-Vous – there is no eArth without Art

Discover the artworks of the semi-finalists from the recycled Art contest, organized for Pointe-Claire daycares, elementary schools and high schools. Vote for your favourite artwork during the Cultural rendez-Vous weekend (see p. 7).


UNUSUAL SCULpTUREsunday, april 5, 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Create a fun, original and unusual sculpture using various types of assemblies and juxtaposed materials.

YoUR BACA 2020 ARTWoRk sunday, may 10, 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

BACA 2020 artworks are used as inspiration for participants to create their own piece of art.

pLAYiNG CARDsunday, February 2 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

inspired by the Mystic Toolkit exhibition, participants follow their intuition to create a playing card.

mAGiC poUCH sunday, February 23, 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Participants use a vegetable-based dye to paint their own magic pouch, and then fill it with an herbal tea specially prepared by herbalist Clotilde du Balai.

familY art worKsHoPs

StEWARt HALL ARt GALLERY Passes required (details on page 2).

Children and parents discover the joy of art as they create objects related to the themes of ongoing exhibitions.

pacHamama: LE TRéSoR CACHéFriday, February 7, 7 p.m. In French Passes required (details on page 2).


After the Great Inca’s visit to collect the peasants’ dues to the State, a village in the Andean Cordillera sees its Huaca, a protective gold totem representing Pachamama, taken away. the brave young tepulpai sets off to recover the precious statue, accompanied by his best friend Naira, a llama and an armadillo.

Director: Juan antin age 6 and up

CiNé-miNi

Meryl McMaster, Sound of Thunder, 2017

Photo: DPM

Stefan Sollenius, SubFloor


atlas géocircus 3 – ATLAS DANS L’ESpACE Friday, april 24, 7 p.m. Age 5 and up / In French - Passes required

Stewart Hall - Grand Salon

After travelling to the four corners of the planet, Atlas Géocircus looks up to the sky and sets off to conquer space! A performance that combines both circus and interstellar humour.

Presented by Productions Prestigo.

cHilDren’s sHows

vikiNGS sunday, February 2, 3 p.m. Ages 5 to 9 In French

Stewart Hall – Grand SalonpresenteD By trÉmolo

the young warrior Beowulf has to face Grendel, a formidable swamp monster with a snake body. this story takes the audience back to the time of the Vikings, in a deep stinky swamp where Grendel lives and terrorizes the inhabitants of King Hrothgar’s castle every day. Will Beowulf succeed in getting rid of this monster for the Vikings?

renée robitaille, storyteller and author; étienne loranger, musician

pEkkAsunday, april 5, 3 p.m. Age 2 and up In English

Stewart Hall – Grand SalonpresenteD By thÉâtre Des petites âmes

Like every night, PEKKA the tiny turtle is impatiently awaiting her bedtime story. But where is the moon hiding tonight? And what if PEKKA went to look for it? Because Jacyntha the elder needs the moon to invent her stories. And because everyone loves the moon… the stars love her company, the sea follows her dance and sometimes we dream of being there.

pyJama story time SpRiNGTimE SToRiES AND FoRESTS oF THE WoRLD Friday, may 1, 7 p.m. Age 4 and up + families In English

Stewart Hall – Kids’ CornerpresenteD By thÉâtre De la sourCeIn these tales inspired by the forests of the world, we follow animals of the Amazon who organize a midnight celebration, discover how Native Indian Kawano freed spring on earth, get to know the animals of the African jungle, and learn about the terrible Bungurungurus of the Solomon Islands.

SuNDay rENDEz-VouSPasses required (details on page 2).

EARTH DAY


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perForminG arts Component EARLY CHILDHOOD ACtIVItIES (AGES 3 tO 5)the Cultural Centre offers daycares a special program of shows and workshops to introduce little ones to performing arts.

visual arts Component PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL ACtIVItIESBased on the spirit of discovery, this program offers activities to daycare centres, school groups, and homeschoolers. the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre and Art Gallery offers guided tours of exhibitions for all ages. these tours expose students to visual arts and art appreciation by offering them support adapted to their age and level. they are followed by an art workshop given by an art educator, allowing them to experiment with materials and deepen their understanding of the art exhibition.

Shows geared towards early childhood are only offered to preschool institutions. For the complete list of activities aimed at preschool institutions and schools, please contact Julie paquin, 514-630-1220, ext. 1772, or [email protected].

speCial proJeCtsSpecific projects designed for and with partners and members of the community.

GuiDeD tours anD art WorKshopsGuided tours and art workshops are also offered to groups of all kinds, such as retirement homes, cultural or community organizations, and others.

Join the Friends of the library and the Friends of stewart hall Support the activities of the Library and the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre.

visit www.pointe-claire.ca.

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eCo-FrienDly artisans First!Discover our selection of eco-friendly artisans. Come support these artisans who put the environment first in their projects: Coco terra, Clotilde du Balai, Dung Beatle Design, and many more!

useD BooK saleBooks are available at bargain prices in the reading and reference room. Proceeds go to the Friends of stewart hall Foundation.

FeatureD artisan N FOR NAtuRE n for nature is a small family-owned business committed to nature preservation that designs and creates high-quality handmade products. For each product sold, the company donates to environmental foundations.

reaDing anD reference roomthe Stewart Hall Cultural Centre reading and reference room is a welcoming space that is free for everyone to use. Come and discover the book collection, handmade items from the boutique, and works of art from the Art rental and Sales Service. Or just enjoy a relaxing space that will awaken your curiosity.

KiDs’ Corner Children are invited to discover our selection of books, educational board games and puzzles. open daily

art rental anD sales serVice

rent or Buy a WorK oF artthe Stewart Hall Cultural Centre Art rental and Sales Service has been providing affordable high-quality art since 1967. every fall, a professional jury carefully selects 100 artworks for the Art rental collection, which includes works from some 75 Canadian artists.

encourage creativity in your community!

Monday to Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday: 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For information on the Art Rental and Sales Service or the Boutique, contact amanda Johnston at 514-630-1220, ext. 1721, or [email protected].

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calenDarDate aCtivity paGe venue CateGory

JANUARY

until January 19 What plants Can tell p. 4 Art Gallery exhibitions

January 18 to March 15 the Art of hockey Masks p. 16 Kids’ Corner exhibitions and workshops for youth

Sunday, January 19 2 p.m

Workshop Plants, Herbarium and Drawing

p. 8 Art Gallery events

Sunday, January 19 3 p.m.

duo Contra-danza Le voyage virtuose 3

p. 11 Stewart HallConcerts and performances

January 25 to March 8 Mystic toolkit p. 4 Art Gallery exhibitions


vernissage – Mystic toolkit

p. 4 Art Gallery exhibitions


ensemble Alkemia en revenant… Folklores revisités


Friday, January 31 7:30 p.m.

Manrico tedeschi La Superba – tribute to Montserrat Caballé


FEBRUARY

Sunday, February 2 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.

Playing Card p. 17 Art GalleryFamily art workshops

Sunday, February 2 3 p.m.

Vikings p. 18 Grand Salon Children’s shows

Wednesday, February 5 10 a.m.

demystifying Art in the eyes of Anaïs Castro

p. 6 Art Gallerytalks and lectures

Friday, February 7 – 7 p.m. Pachamama : Le trésor caché p. 17 Art Gallery Ciné-mini


Simon denizart Darkside

p. 11 Stewart Hall Concerts and performances

thursday, February 13 7 p.m.

Musical Discoveries p. 7reading and reference room

talks and lectures

Saturday, February 15 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Creative Workshop Make Your Own Mask!

p. 16 Kids’ Cornerexhibitions and workshops for youth


An intimate Concert of Hindustani Music


Friday, February 21 8 p.m.

orchestre nouvelle génération Paganini cymbalumesque

p. 10Saint-Joachim Church

Concerts and performances

Saturday, February 22 2 p.m.

Workshop Healer or Witch: An introduction to Herbalism


Sunday, February 23 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.

Magic Pouch p. 17 Art GalleryFamily art workshops


Date aCtivity paGe venue CateGory


duo Cordélia terres éloignées


thursday, February 27 7 p.m.

Kusama – infinity p. 9reading and reference room

Ciné-art

February 28 to March 8 Spring Break p. 3 Various locations Spring break

mARCH

thursday, March 5 7 p.m.

hawaii: Beauty and diversity

p. 7reading and reference room

talks and lectures

Friday, March 6 1 to 4 p.m.

Fun Caravan: Afternoon games at the Art Gallery


March 14 to April 19 Material, Mass and dust p. 5 Art Gallery exhibitions

March 14 to April 19Artist in residence – Leyla Majeri


Sunday, March 15 2 p.m.

vernissage – Material, Mass and Dust


Sunday, March 15 3 p.m

Solstice p. 12 Stewart HallConcerts and performances

Wednesday, March 18 10 a.m.

demystifying Art David Armstrong Six


Friday, March 20 8 p.m.

orchestre Métropolitain A Tale of Two Cities



March 21 to May 17Mini exhibition the Wonderful World of insects

p. 16 Kids’ Cornerexhibitions and workshops for kids


Mario Starnino quartet p. 12 Stewart HallConcerts and performances

thursday, March 26 7 p.m.

Anthropocene: the Human epoch

p. 9reading and reference room

Ciné-art


david Jacques the History of Guitars


ApRiL

Sunday, April 5 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.

Unusual Sculpture p. 17 Art GalleryFamily art workshops

Sunday, April 5 3 p.m.

Pekka p. 18 Grand SalonChildren’s shows

Wednesday, April 15 10 a.m.

demystifying Art Archie Fineberg


Friday, April 17 8 p.m.

l’ensemble de guitares Forestare Forestare baroque




ori dagan Celebrates 100 years of nat king Cole



Date aCtivity paGe venue CateGory

thursday, April 23 7 p.m.

Mur Murs p. 9reading and reference room

Ciné-art

Friday, April 24 7 p.m.

Atlas géocircus 3 Atlas dans l’espace

p. 18 Grand SalonChildren’s shows

Friday, April 24, Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26

earth Day p. 3 Various locations earth Day

April 25 to June 21Contemporary native Art Biennial (BACA)


Sunday, April 26 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Workshop – Meet the Bugs! p. 16 Kids’ Cornerexhibitions and workshops for kids


vernissage – Contemporary native Art Biennial (BACA)



richard roberts and Judy hung An Afternoon of Chamber Music


Wednesday, April 29 10 a.m.

demystifying Art David Garneau


mAY

Friday, May 1 7 p.m.

pyjama Story time Springtime Stories and Forests of the World

p. 18 Kids’ CornerChildren’s shows

Sunday, May 3 3 p.m.

delphinus Jazz quartet p. 14 Stewart HallConcerts and performances

Friday, May 8 7:30 p.m.

Manrico tedeschi Happy 100th Birthday, Angelo Loforese!


Sunday, May 10 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.

Your BACA 2020 Artwork p. 17 Art GalleryFamily art workshops


didem & nazih duo p. 14 Stewart HallConcerts and performances


dell’Aria trio Memories of Places Past: From Schubert to Aznavour


thursday, May 21 7 p.m.

Angry inuk p. 9reading and reference room

Ciné-art


Duo Beija-Flor Costas: Latin songs and rhythms of the Atlantic shores


Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cultural rendez-Vous 2020 p. 7 Stewart Hall events

May 30 to June 21Mini exhibition recycled Art Contest

p. 16 Kids’ Cornerexhibitions and workshops for kids

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