The cultural activities of the Montreal Winter Festival begin on Thursday, February 29 in the Place des Festivals and surrounding areas. Here are some moments not to be missed.
Riobell life size
From the 29th From February to 10 tuesday
Les 7 Doigts de la main opened their main studio and transformed it into a picture box thanks to 360-degree projections. Art installations and an exhibition of Riobelle's original works surround the experience zone, including the Espace Inuit, which highlights the richness of Inuit art, a significant source of the artist's fascination. Interactive installations and intergenerational art workshops complete the canvas.
Miro returned to Montreal
Thursday 29th February at 8 p.m.
A festive evening with several guest artists is planned for Quebec singer Miro's return to Montreal after his album release. giant November 10 Past. Made for visual enjoyment, giant The voices of Simon Kearney, Mike Clay, San James and Sorai take even more gallons. The first part will be provided by singer-songwriter Peli, whose music will oscillate between smooth R&B and danceable choruses.
Young Quebec singer Miro.
Photo: Facebook/Miro
Skating with big names
Friday 1 March at 5 p.m.
Many attractions around the Place des Festivals are designed to fully experience Montreal en Lumière. In these places, there is a large ice rink and a skating track, which is intended for family activities or with friends. On Friday, the newest television sensation, women's hockey, will be brought to life before our eyes. Some players from the Montreal team of the Professional Women's Hockey League (LPHF Montreal) donned their skates to be active with festival-goers.
Lisa LeBlanc Symphonic
Friday 1 March at 8 am.
Lisa LeBlanc puts on her prettiest glittery outfit and relives her album Chic Disco, released two years ago, was widely acclaimed. The Laval Symphony Orchestra sprinkled its magic over the New Brunswick singer-songwriter's pieces, giving them a new dimension. The group will also be revisiting old hits, so it won't be surprising if the show occasionally makes our day Our lives are shit
.
Lisa LeBlanc released “Siac Disco” in March 2022.
Photo: Radio-Canada
Bruno Pelletier
Saturday 2 March at 8 am.
Tour on the 25the Birthday To be pitied Stop in Montreal as part of Montreal en Lumière. Bruno Pelletier's album, which contains notable hits Aim And I forgot my madnessPerformed entirely by five musicians, a backing singer and a quartet.
Velvet Terror: The Russia of the Bussy Riots
Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC)
Saturday 2 March to 6 p.m.
The inevitable exhibition dedicated to the Bussy riots is in full swing MAC For several months already, but as part of Nuit Blanche, it will be accessible for free until 1 am. In Velvet terror : Russia of the Bussy Riots [Terrorisme de velours : la Russie des Pussy Riot]Member Maria Alyokhina has been documenting the group's art protests in Russia since 2011.
Maria Alyokhina, a member of the Bussy Riot group
Photo: Miguel Shincariol
Baby koala
From the 29th From February to 3 tuesday
Kid Cola takes place at the Cinquième salle in the Place-des-Arts for five performances. Storyville mosquito, the story of a mosquito. A cast of 14 artists will bring this insect adventure to life on stage and screen. The production included miniature sets, live puppetry, cinematography and music performed live by Kid Kola and a string trio.
“Pop culture practitioner. Award-winning tv junkie. Creator. Devoted food geek. Twitter lover. Beer enthusiast.”