Fringe Arts
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Fringe Arts
Sharing Black Joy and Culture in Times of Resistance and Conflict
“Now more than ever, it is imperative that our presence be known and be somewhat consistent,” said Mags from Strange Froots, a queer Black collective based in Montreal.
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‘Haiti Betrayed’ Reveals Reality Behind Canada’s Reputation as Peacekeeper
In one of the opening scenes of Haiti Betrayed, a Haitian man stands alone outside of the Canadian embassy in the arid landscape of Port-au-Prince, yelling out in frustration.
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The Concordia Film Festival Streams on Twitch
At the end of every school year Concordia finds itself teeming with art exhibitions, installments, and screenings, the school coming alive to host the numerous projects of its graduating students.
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“This Is Not a Fringe Festival” Brings Art to Your Home
As an ode to the festival that never was, the Montreal Fringe Festival has announced This is Not a Fringe Festival, an alternative programming amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Words From an Artist: Petro Psillos on Two Cinema-Inspired Drawings
In this series, Concordia artists profile themselves, offering a window into their inspiration, their process, and their work.
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Norman Achneepineskum from Buffalo Hat Singers on Indigenous Resilience
In early spring I went up to Montmorency metro station to share a tea with Indigenous artist Norman Achneepineskum from Buffalo Hat Singers.
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Montreal Bookstores Are Struggling Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
The onslaught of COVID-19 is inevitably hitting small and local bookstores.
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Digital Alternatives to Host Performances Take Over as Music Venues Close
Like many local artists, Janette King is continuing to share her music despite having cancelled around 15 performances due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Montreal.
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Fringe Festival Pushes Back 30th Anniversary
Montreal Fringe Festival is pushing its 30th anniversary celebrations, initially planned from May 27 to June 16, to June 2021 due to COVID-19.
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Adventures in Cyberspace: Montreal’s D&D Community Goes Online
Like a lot of people, Kate Ruscito had preconceived notions about Dungeons and Dragons. “Even when I first started playing, I didn’t want to play,” she said. “I was like, ‘That’s for complete losers.’”