Fringe Arts

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.
Poem of the Week: “Untitled”

Gabriela Villarroel — Published February 8, 2020 | Comments

“Untitled”
A Jam-Packed Fringe Calendar

Hot Pick of the Week: ‘I Know Why the Caged Bird’ Exhibition, Feb. 6 and 13

Victoria Lamas — Published February 4, 2020 | Comments

Anyone else feel like cramming in as much art as possible this week?
Triple Threat: Three Bands Get Groovy at the Diving Bell Social Club

The Leanover, Schwey, and Jaunt play for the Tavern Tour

Noemi Stella Mazurek — Published February 4, 2020 | Comments

“All three bands tonight sound like they could be dance moves,” joked Ali Overing, singer and songwriter of Montreal-based band The Leanover, before taking off into the tail end of an energetic, head-bang inducing set.
Kate Hammer Anchors Their Name to Comedy

Hindwing Founder on Life and Their Debut Memoir

Abegail Ranaudo — Published February 4, 2020 | Comments

“It’s interesting when you choose your own name instead of being given one,” Kate Hammer said, their pearly whites glowing brightly in the dim lighting of Café Aunja, a basement café on Sherbrooke St.
Poem of the Week: “Old Man, Blue Plaid”

A Poem Uncovering Time and Family

Gabriela Villarroel — Published February 3, 2020 | Comments
“Old Man, Blue Plaid”
Putting a Spotlight on the Vast World of Spoken Word

Tanya Evanson Aims to Showcase a Medium Left in the Fringes

Olivier Cadotte — Published January 31, 2020 | Comments

Tanya Evanson has been performing and producing spoken word for 20 years, a career that has brought her to festivals in Canada, England, South Africa, Australia, Ghana, and Ukraine, to name a few.