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Three Concordia Artists Share Their Approach to a Sustainable Practice

Lily Cowper – Updated March 4, 2020 at 9:00am – Comments

When we talk about sustainability, we use terms like “going green” and “eco-friendly.” We think of our physical planet and the people on it. In private, these conversations are a lot different.

Poem of the Week: “Mindbodypaint”

A Poem About Getting in the Artistic Zone

Noemi Stella Mazurek — Published February 20, 2020 | Comments

“Mindbodypaint”
Desmond Cole Launches ‘The Skin We’re in’ at D&Q

Unveiling a Scathing Investigation into Anti-Blackness in Canada

Mzwandile Poncana — Published February 20, 2020 | Comments

On Feb. 12, writer and journalist Desmond Cole launched his book The Skin We’re In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power at Montreal’s Drawn and Quarterly. The book is a realistic account of historical and contemporary anti-Blackness in Canada.
Queer Performance Camp Provides Vital Space for Queer Expression

“I think what’s beneficial is the gathering of the village”

Marcus Bankuti — Published February 19, 2020 | Comments

The fourth edition of Queer Performance Camp wrapped up two weeks of workshops, residencies, and performances with a pyjama party—a fitting crescendo for a festival that exists as much to carve out space for queer connection as it does to support the work of the community’s diverse artists.
Four Fringe Calendar Days

Hot Pick of the Week: ‘Our Dance of Revolution’ Screening on Monday

Victoria Lamas — Published February 19, 2020 | Comments

I hope you check out some of these events this week, especially Massimadi, the Afro LBTQ+ film and art festival happening between Feb. 20 and 29.
Book Review: Love Speech by Xiaoxuan / Sherry Huang

“It’s Like Reading the Diary of Your Smartest Friend”

Aysha White — Published February 16, 2020 | Comments

Love Speech by Xiaxouan / Sherry Huang is a short auto-theoretical reflection on the nature of language, what makes it hurtful or loving. It is both dense and poetic; written and illustrated; prosaic and photographic.
Poem of the Week: “Creature of Time”

“I know somewhere there are dimensions where you don’t”

Gabriela Villarroel — Published February 16, 2020 | Comments

“Creature Of Time”
Poetry Nite Is Brought Into 2020

A Mosaic of Liberating Creative Performances

Gabriela Villarroel — Published February 16, 2020 | Comments

On Jan. 6, Poetry Nite returned in full force, debuting their first open mic of 2020. The event took place at La Poubelle Magnifique (formerly Chez Morrígan), located just blocks away from Concordia’s downtown campus.
Artists Protest in Music and Poetry Quebec’s Secularism Law

“Musicians are not politicians, they’re there to bring to light certain ugliness of a society and to raise awareness”

Lumina Kitaura — Published February 10, 2020 | Comments

It was a multifaceted gathering of poets, musicians, and activists that took to the stage at La Sala Rossa on Feb. 6 to protest Quebec’s secularism law formerly known as Bill 21.
All-Femme Team Organizes Open Mic; Safe Space for Black Artists

Local Artists Come Together to Celebrate Black History Month

Elias Grigoriadis — Published February 10, 2020 | Comments

“As People of Colour, we often judge ourselves and limit ourselves because we’re afraid to get out of the stereotypes that are put upon us,” said singer Chelsea St-Jean. “In here, you can do whatever style you want with the support you actually need to push through.
The Black Theatre Workshop Honours Dedicated Artists

Vision Celebration Gala Recognizes H. Nigel Thomas, and More

Chahinez Dib — Published February 8, 2020 | Comments

Kicking off Black History Month, the Black Theatre Workshop hosted their annual fundraiser Vision Celebration Gala on Feb. 1.