English Dept. presentation of Wilde's classic play amuses and delights
Near the end of the play's first act, Algernon Moncrieff declares with relish to his butler: "Lane, tomorrow I'm going Bunburying!" The overdramatic zest with which actor Brian Beckett delivers this line typifies the best of director Myrna Wyatt Selkirk's production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest-enthusiastic acting with a wonderful flair.
Wouldn't the world be great if you could hear only your favourite eight songs over and over again? Think about it. No more having to choose between different artists, albums, styles, or genres. Wouldn't it be great if there was somewhere you could go that would rid you of these weighty burdens? Well, there is-they're called clubs, and they're all over Montreal just waiting for you to come party.
Canada Council for the Arts announces winners of Governor General's awards
Spearheaded by the Canada Council for the Arts, the annual Governor General's awards recognize and promote the achievements of Canada's finest literary talents. Each author receives $25,000 and a specially-bound copy of their winning book. In addition, publishers of winning titles receive a $3,000 grant for the promotion of the prize-winning book.
McGill grad's new novel explores Toronto
Refreshingly honest and poignantly subtle, Once, a collection of sixteen short fictional stories, is McGill alum Rebecca Rosenblum's debut. Set mainly in the diverse urban corners of Toronto, Rosenblum presents a number of mere glimpses into the lives of different characters, each struggling with their own brand of confusion, constricted self-awareness, and meditated acceptance.
Ecclectic group Library Voices is loud and proud
What do an economics professor, a piano teacher, and a high school art teacher have in common? They're all part of Library Voices, a self-described "pop as fuck" band out of Regina, Saskatchewan. The Regina music scene is growing at a steady pace, even as it is more or less overlooked by the rest of the country.
Alum's six-minute film earns critical acclaim
If you've forgotten how to believe in the power of the people, then the short but sweet film Grand Wheel is a must see. Directed by McGill graduate Gavin Heffernan, the controversial film doesn't have a linear plot line, and instead takes the viewer through a series of seemingly incongruous scenes, from children on a merry-go-round to fish being caught on a large boat.
The city is the canvas in new documentary about street artist Roadsworth
Every Montrealer has experienced the seemingly endless construction work that takes over the city streets. However, once the pavement is clear of huge trucks and bulldozers, the roads go unnoticed. It seems at times that simplicity is what prevails, and in fact, artist Peter Gibson (also known as Roadsworth) has proven this to be true.
Ian Shatilla's new exhibition shows that change can be a good thing
Ian Shatilla is no stranger to change. The Montreal-based artist has, over the last few years, lost nearly half of his body weight in an act of transformation which he has chronicled in a diverse body of multimedia works. Shatilla's collection, Call to Change, is now on display at Galerie Luz.
The Bronx, The Waking Eyes, Escape the Fate, Nickelback
The Bronx. The Bronx (III). Dear The Bronx: naming all of your albums The Bronx does more than fuck up iTunes libraries; it makes you look like you're trying so hard to be unique that you left logic at the door. Beyond its ambiguous title, the new album from The Bronx (who are from California-thanks to Scots Texas and Brits Asia for trailblazing that silly trend) is a clumsy collaboration of straightforward rock, punk, and hardcore.
November 25-December 2
Tuesday. Music. Ani DiFranco. The Grammy-nominated soulful folk singer performs at Theatre Maisonneuve. Expect a characteristically humorous and intimate show from this genre-blending artist. Wednesday. Music. Sarah Brightman. The world's great selling soprano in history returns to the Bell Centre as part of a tour promoting her new album, Symphony.