November is already in full swing and we’re braving the cold and gray with these trip ideas.
Published at 11:45 am.
Santa Claus is trash
The great classic of French theater and cinema comes back to life on stage in a pure Quebec version. Pierre and Thérèse, two volunteers from SOS Détresse Amitié, spend a very eventful Christmas Eve visiting some strange characters, to say the least. For the realization of this politically incorrect and highly absurd comedy, director André Robitaille relied on a solid cast in which Josée Deschênes, Brigitte Lafleur and Claude Prégent shine. Laugh despite the gray surroundings.
From November 9th to 18th at the St-Denis Theater.
Stephanie Morin, La Presse
Bach in the spotlight
PHOTO TODD ROSENBERG, PROVIDED BY THE FESTIVAL
Alisa Weilerstein
As part of the Bach Montreal Festival, cellist Alisa Weilerstein presents Fragments in Concert, a comprehensive artistic project that combines the 36 movements of Bach’s cello suites with 27 original works. For this occasion, the musician will be accompanied by the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Around thirty concerts will be offered throughout the festival, which runs from November 10th to December 3rd, some of which are free.
Fragments, November 10th, 7 p.m., at Maison symphonique
Véronique Larocque, La Presse
Indigenous open mic
PHOTO MARCO CAMPANOZZI, LA PRESSE ARCHIVE
The poet Joséphine Bacon
Discussions, art fair, culinary exchange, screenings of short films and musical performances: the “Indigenous Open Microphone” event aims to be a diverse reflection of the indigenous cultures here. The program extends over two days and includes a poetry recital by Joséphine Bacon, an icon of Innu culture, a discussion with Melissa Mollen Dupuis (author and filmmaker) and a short concert by Katia Rock, who was in the running for the Félix for Indigenous Artist of the Year at the last ADISQ Gala. A craft area will be accessible to children, and curious palates will be able to sample small plates prepared by Northwest Territories chef Swaneige Bertrand.
Alexandre Vigneault, La Presse
Saturday and Sunday, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Espace Georges-Émile-Lapalme at Place des Arts
In the cinema: Priscilla
“Sofia Coppola’s adaptation of Priscilla Presley’s biography Elvis and Me, published in 1985, is a subtle and intimate work about a woman’s emancipation from her youth under the yoke of a Pygmalion,” writes our columnist Marc Cassivi.