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Fringe ArtsVenezuelan Artist Jose Yumar Literally Found His Voice in the Streets of Montreal
With gleaming eyes and brush strokes on his arms and legs, Jose Antonios Yumars’ art studio is a world where Jackson Pollock meets Henri Michaux. “They’re probably my biggest inspirations,” he says.
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Fringe ArtsAusgang Plaza’s Mandate Ensures That Nobody Gets Left Behind
Located on St. Hubert St., Ausgang plaza is known for intertwining activism and art while presenting in it snapping fashion.
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Fringe ArtsA Guide to Concordia’s Art Galleries
There’s no shortage of creative resourceful minds at Concordia and their artwork can be found all over campus. Don’t shy away from cracking the door open and taking a look—everyone is welcome and it’s free.
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Fringe ArtsDeux Lions Makes Luxury Jewelry Accessible for All
“Jewelry is, for me, one of the industries that kind of touches women of all sizes and all ages,” said Charlotte Piché. “It gives luxury to women no matter what.”
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Fringe ArtsFestival Review: Otakuthon, a Weekend Where Weebs and Otakus Can Go Wild
This year’s anime convention, Otakuthon, celebrated it’s 13th edition.
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Festival Review: ‘77 Montreal with Punk Rockin’ Performances
As soon as you walked on the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit for 77’ Montreal, the site of the event this year, the punk rock vibe was live in the air; you could hear the drums firing away in the distance.
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Fringe ArtsBritish Comedy Takes Over at Just For Laughs Festival
The Brit(ish) Show on July 27 show showcased five comedians from England and was hosted at the Maison Théâtre by Nish Kumur, host of The Mash Report on BBC Two. The experience was dizzying–perhaps only because Kumur spent a disturbing amount of time screaming about the drummer of Coldplay.
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‘77 Montreal : Celebrating 40 years of Punk Music
This Friday, July 27 will mark the second edition of ’77 Montreal.This year, the event aims to celebrate the old and new of punk music through the combination of visual art and music. Held at Parc Jean-Drapeau, the festival will start at 1pm and will go on a until 11pm.
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Jessie Reyez Says #metoo at the Montreal International Jazz Festival
Jessie Reyez was so expressive while singing, performing with her whole body. Her hands rubbed her face when she got into the emotion of her music, and her facial expressions were raw and transparent. In upbeat songs she jumped around and used the whole stage. Reyez was electric-her movements bold and unexpected, like a lightning strike.
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Ala.Ni and Preservation Hall Jazz Band at the Montreal Jazz Festival
On July 3, as part of the Montreal Jazz Festival, the Maison symphonique hosted the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Ala.Ni⎯ two immensely different yet rewarding performances.
