Fringe Arts
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Fringe ArtsDesmond Cole Launches ‘The Skin We’re in’ at D&Q
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.
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Fringe ArtsQueer Performance Camp Provides Vital Space for Queer Expression
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.
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Fringe ArtsFour Fringe Calendar Days
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.
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Fringe ArtsBook Review: Love Speech by Xiaoxuan / Sherry Huang
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.
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Fringe ArtsPoetry Nite Is Brought Into 2020
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.
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Fringe ArtsArtists Protest in Music and Poetry Quebec’s Secularism Law
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.
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Fringe ArtsAll-Femme Team Organizes Open Mic; Safe Space for Black Artists
“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.
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Fringe ArtsThe Black Theatre Workshop Honours Dedicated Artists
Kicking off Black History Month, the Black Theatre Workshop hosted their annual fundraiser Vision Celebration Gala on Feb. 1.
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