Fringe Arts
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Fringe Arts
Sara Marie Barron Brought Bedroom Soul to Montreal’s Club Balattou
Detroit singer-songwriter Sara Marie Barron concluded her first tour at the Club Balattou last Tuesday. She stepped onto the stage covered head-to-toe in glitter, yet her voice stole the focus.
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Fringe Arts
The Rose Festival Celebrates Self-Love and the Queer Community
“All of us who grapple with not being seen, or deal with intersectionality around our queerness—it felt like we had voices this year, and we were seen,” said Corrina Hodgson, co-founder of the Rose festival.
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Fringe Arts
‘Reaching for Starlight’ Shows Kids Asking the Tough Questions
Have you ever wondered why the world can be so unfair at times? Who is to blame for misfortunes? Reaching for Starlight, a play inspired by Kristy Dempsey’s children’s book A Dance Like Starlight: One Ballerina’s Dream, follows Reenie, played by Bria McLaughlin, an energetic and curious ballet dancer, through her journey in understanding where she stands in the world and who she wants to be.
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Fringe Arts
‘Encore’ Offers a Look Into the Universal Nature of Couples
“When you’re in a couple, what do you forget about each other while you spend years together?” said Mathieu Murphy-Perron, artistic and executive director of Tableau D’Hôte Theatre.
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Fringe Arts
Josh Ritter Brings the American Heartland to Montreal
It’s been less than a year since Idaho-born musician Josh Ritter last graced Montreal audiences with his oracular and wordy brand of rock-n-roll, but that didn’t stop fans, both long-time and newly converted, from filling the small theatre at l’Astral on Thursday night.
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Fringe Arts
Flohmarkt Market Caters to Montreal’s Vintage Enthusiasts
The summer season comes with an opportunity for Montrealers to experience the unique benefits of the Flohmarkt Pop-ups. From vintage flea markets to artistic collaborations, it’s a collection of monthly events that have found their home in Montreal.
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Fringe Arts
A Cool Move, Montreal Indie Hardcore Fest, Brings Eclectic Punk From Across North America
Between May 1 and 4, Plateau venues Casa Del Popolo and La Vitrola were filled with the heavy sounds of hardcore punk as the independent festival A Cool Move returned to Montreal for its second year.
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Fringe Arts
Concordia Alumni Front and Centre as July Talk and Metric Take the Stage
“I’m warming you up for July Talk and Metric,” said local musician Murray A. Lightburn as he gazed over the audience—the acoustic set struck a chord, bringing a certain softness that curbed the edges of a crowd ready to rock.
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Fringe Arts
Montreal’s Bagel Burlesque Expo Unfolds With High Emotion and Glitter
Is there a better way to experience the glittery, strange, extravagant, and sometimes absurd neo-burlesque scene in Montreal than to visit the Bagel Burlesque Expo?
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Fringe Arts
‘Blind Date,’ Queer Nights at the Centaur Theatre
“The thesis of Blind Date has always been, ‘Everyone is loveable.’ There is great joy in leaning forward in your seat and watching strangers attempt to connect. It’s what being human is all about,” reads the Centaur Theatre’s pamphlet for Blind Date.