Québec Now! - Harbourfront Centre

ANNABELLE CANTO BIL
Music with Bite
Oct 12, Brigantine Room
A co-production with
Jeunesses Musicales Ontario
Young audiences will hear the amazing story of
a young opera singer who loses both her voice
and memory the morning of an important concert.
FREE. Part of HarbourKIDS.
harbourfrontcentre.com 416-973-4000
GENERATION 2008 ENG
New Music Concerts
Nov 1, The Music Gallery
Ensemble Contemporain de Montréal+ performs
works by four young Canadian composers on
its cross-Canada tour.
newmusicconcerts.com 416-961-9594
THE MONTREAL
STOCKHAUSEN PROJECT ENG
New Music Concerts
Nov 15,
Lise Daoust, Geneviève Deraspe, Chloé Labbé,
François Duval and Marie-Hélène Breault in
works for flutes, basset horn and electronics
by Stockhausen.
newmusicconcerts.com 416-961-9594
3 GARS SU’L SOFA FR
Centre francophone de Toronto
Dec 5, Brigantine Room
Québec band that broadens the folk idiom
with lovely vocal harmonies.
harbourfrontcentre.com 416-973-4000
FIESTANGO Music with Bite BIL
Dec 7, Brigantine Room
A co-production with
Jeunesses Musicales Ontario
Young audiences hear the story of three
mischievous cousins who receive a large
trunk in the mail. Inside, they find all kinds
of amazing objects, including an old diary.
FREE. Part of HarbourKIDS.
harbourfrontcentre.com 416-973-4000
DJ SK8 NIGHT Zoï Zoï BIL
Dec 12,
Rink
Part of Sk8 Culture
Skate the night away at Toronto’s Franco-licious
dance party, featuring DJs Mimi la twisteuse
& SOJU. FREE.
harbourfrontcentre.com 416-973-4000
Film
CINE-JEUDI NFB Mediatheque FR
Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, NFB Cinema
Watch NFB films highlighting Québec
culture on the first Thursday of every month.
In partnership with Alliance Française,
Bureau du Québec à Toronto, Ciné Franco,
Consulat de France à Toronto and Théâtre
français de Toronto.
nfb.ca/mediatheque 416-973-3012
UNE VILLE, DES MOTS
FR
THE CITY OF WORDS MARQUEE
RESERVOIR-PNEUMATIC
Sept 28, The Word On The Street
Toronto’s book and magazine festival partners
with Montreal’s Blue Metropolis Foundation
to present exciting and interactive Frenchlanguage programming for youth.
thewordonthestreet.ca 416-504-7241
bluemetropolis.org
Sept 25–27, Dancemakers Centre for Creation
Pointing to the potential for sensitivity
despite brutal circumstances, choreographer
Stamos mines a rich terrain for five exceptional
dance artists.
dancemakers.org 416-367-1800
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ENG
OF AUTHORS (IFOA)
Oct 22–Nov 1, Harbourfront Centre
See Québec authors including Neil Bissoondath,
Pan Bouyoucas, Hélène Dorion, Rawi Hage and
Louise Penny live on stage, and have your
books signed.
readings.org 416-973-4000
Visual Arts/Media
PERSONAL SPACE
NIPpaysage
Sept 28–Jan 4, York Quay Centre
NIPpaysage, one of three architecture firms
in this exhibition, explores the concept of
personal space in the context of the everevolving urban experience.
harbourfrontcentre.com 416-973-4000
PETER FLEMMING
George Stamos
scotiabanknuitblanche.ca
DOMAINE DE L’ANGLE #2
BGL
Theatre/Performance
Oct 4, Massey Hall
BGL constructs a 25-metre long drop ceiling
in the alleyway beside Massey Hall, framing
the dumpsters, recycling bins and other life
of the alleyway.
SCORCHED Wajdi Mouawad ENG
LES ZURBAINS FR
Sept 2–28, Tarragon Theatre
A mother’s last will and testament sends twins
Simon and Janine on a journey into her past.
This acclaimed show won an Outstanding
Production Dora. A “white-hot epic.” (The Globe and Mail)
tarragontheatre.com 416-531-1827
Nov 18–19, Théâtre français de Toronto
Six pieces by young people from Montréal,
Québec and Toronto. Les Zurbains lets young
francophones in the GTA explore their creativity
in their own language.
theatrefrancais.com 416-534-6604
15 SECONDS Daniel Olson
Oct 4, Yonge-Dundas Square
From a small guard tower equipped with a
follow spot, Olson highlights certain people,
transforming them into instant celebrities.
MÉTA_LABO Le laboratoire d’art and
Society for Arts and Technology
Oct 4, Distillery District, Building 38, Studio 317
A video and sound environment created
collectively by artists from Ontario and Québec.
The work follows a month-long residency.
lelabo.ca 416-861-1853
GHOSTS AND LADDERS ENG
Kim Selody with Jacqueline Gosselin
Sept 29–Oct 11
DynamO Théâtre in co-production
with Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People
One of Québec’s most innovative theatre
companies for young audiences weaves a tale of
risk and mystery amid a maze of stepladders.
French language performances available.
lktyp.ca 416-862-2222
Nov 15–Jan 4, York Quay Centre
Flemming uses bits and pieces of discarded
industrial objects, obsolescent consumer
technology, machine processes, DIY mechanical
devices and more to create installation works.
harbourfrontcentre.com 416-973-4000
BASHIR LAZHAR Evelyne de la Chenelière
An eager substitute teacher of a traumatized
grade six class uses unconventional teaching
methods to prepare his students for an
unpredictable world.
BOUNTY Harbourfront Centre
ENG Oct 28–Dec 7, Tarragon Theatre
Contemporary Craft + Design Store
Sept–Dec
Bounty celebrates Québec design with a
special in-store showcase of artists.
harbourfrontcentre.com 416-973-4000
tarragontheatre.com
416-531-1827
FR Nov 26–30, Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui
Presented by Théâtre français de Toronto
theatrefrancais.com 416-534-6604
Professional
Development
CRAFT WORKSHOP ENG
Oct 27–31, Harbourfront Centre
Jeanne Bellavance teaches a week-long master
class, concentrating on numerous embroidery
techniques and highlighting Luneville embroidery.
Limited to 10 participants. Prior experience a must.
harbourfrontcentre.com 416-973-4963
LA PUDEUR DES ICEBERGS
THE CULTURE CONGRESS ENG
Daniel Léveillé Danse
Nov 14–16, Harbourfront Centre
Coinciding with Québec Now!, this forum brings
together practitioners from the Ontario and
Québec arts communities for an exchange of
practical skills, information-sharing and
ideas revolving around the question:
How do we make contact?
harbourfrontcentre.com 416-973-4000
Oct 2–3, Premiere Dance Theatre
Presented by DanceWorks
Part of
The thrust of movement and its inexorable fall
realized in a stunning dance “that could have
been painted by Batthus”. (New York Times)
Please note that performance contains nudity.
harbourfrontcentre.com 416-973-4000
MUSEOGRAPHY SYMPOSIUM
HOSPITALITY 3: INDIVIDUALISM
WAS A MISTAKE BIL
PME-ART
Nov 19–22,
Part of
The talents of three ingenious artists – Caroline
Dubois, Claudia Fancello and Jacob Wren –
come together to highlight society’s difficulty
in working together.
harbourfrontcentre.com 416-973-4000
LARSEN LUPIN AND
EMILY MOLNAR
ProArteDanza
Oct 8–11, Premiere Dance Theatre
Part of
Molnar joins with Québec composing duo
Larsen Lupin for eight short studies bringing
into discussion the themes of transition,
impermanence and the reality of discordance.
proartedanza.com
harbourfrontcentre.com 416-973-4000
Dec 5–6, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture,
Landscape, and Design, University of Toronto
and AGO
Spectacle or Interpretation: Current Issues
Concerning the Display of Cultural Artefacts.
daniels.utoronto.ca
THE INVISIBLE ENG
Infrarouge Théâtre
Dec 3–6,
Part of
Following on the heels of her sell-out hits,
Peepshow and Jimmy, Marie Brassard returns
with a theatrical exploration of the double
and of otherness. The Invisible attempts to
harness the mysterious and elusive forms
that lurk within us.
harbourfrontcentre.com 416-973-4000
LA PORNOGRAPHIE DES ÂMES
Dave St-Pierre BIL
Nov 12–15, Premiere Dance Theatre
Part of
St-Pierre describes his creation as “a hymn
to mankind, a celebration of his beauty and
ugliness, his depth and superficiality.”
Please note that performance contains nudity.
harbourfrontcentre.com 416-973-4000
La Pornographie des Âmes Photo: Dave St-Pierre
Music
Dance
Bashir Lazhar Photo: Valérie Remise
BIL Performed in both English and French
FR Performed in French
Annabelle Canto Music With Bite
Harbourfront Centre event
ENG Performed in English
Literary
Domaine de l’angle BGL
Legend
Je suis fière de soutenir la présentation
de Québec Now! du Harbourfront Centre.
Cette manifestation met en évidence le rôle
influent des artistes québécois dans le
paysage culturel canadien et international
ainsi que les multiples résonances artistiques
et sociales qui existent entre le Québec,
l’Ontario et le Canada.
I am proud to lend my support to the
presentation of Québec Now! at the
Harbourfront Centre. The display highlights
the influential cultural role played by
Québec artists in Canada and around the
world as well as the many artistic and
social ties between Québec, Ontario, and
all of Canada.
Le Harbourfront Centre partage une longue
histoire d’amitié avec les artistes du Québec
et nous lui sommes reconnaissants de leur
offrir cette occasion de se faire mieux connaître
du public et des intervenants culturels de
Toronto. Puissent les échanges entre créateurs
québécois et canadiens amener des liens
solides et de nouveaux partenariats.
The Harbourfront Centre has a long history
of friendship with Québec artists, and we
are grateful for this opportunity to display
their talents to the greater public and the
Toronto arts community. May this exchange
between Québec and Canadian artists help
forge strong ties and new partnerships.
Government Site Partners
Government Programming Partners
Government Programming Partners
Corporate Site Partners
Major Partners
Media Partners
Christine St-Pierre
Ministre de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine
Minister of Culture, Communications and the Status of Women
C’est avec plaisir que je loue cette
programmation multidisciplinaire variée qui
permettra aux Torontois de découvrir de
nombreuses facettes de la culture québécoise.
Je tiens à remercier Harbourfront Centre et
ses partenaires qui ont conçu cet événement
spécial axé entièrement sur le Québec.
Tous ensemble, ils contribuent depuis des
décennies au rayonnement des artistes du
Québec dans la métropole ontarienne.
Pour le Bureau du Québec à Toronto, dont
le mandat est de promouvoir les intérêts
du Québec, il s’agit là d’une occasion
exceptionnelle de renforcer et de développer
les échanges entre les créateurs québécois
et les institutions culturelles d’ici.
Québec Now!
It is with pleasure that I praise this multidisciplinary and varied program that will
allow Torontonians to discover numerous
facets of Québec culture. I would like to
thank the Harbourfront Centre and its
partners who conceived this special event
entirely focused on Québec. For decades,
they have all worked together to bring the
work of Québec artists to Toronto.
For the Québec Government Office in Toronto,
whose role is to promote the province’s
interests in Ontario, this event provides an
exceptional opportunity to reinforce and
further develop the relationship between
Québec creators and this city’s cultural
institutions.
Harbourfront Centre is very proud to partner with the Bureau du Québec à
Toronto and the Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la
Condition féminine du Québec on what is to be one of the largest organized
Québécois cultural manifestations ever to take place in Toronto.
Québec Now!
235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, Canada M5J 2G8
416-973-4000
A 10-acre public trust
powered by the creative cultures
of Canada and the world.
This Harbourfront Centre city-wide initiative is an exploration of the social and
cultural corridor that exists between Ontario and Québec, examining the
cultural implications as they are evidenced in art and contemporary creative
practice. Our hope is that, over the next four months, our city’s eyes will be
opened to some amazing artists who call Québec their home, and that all artists
and audiences involved will be enriched from this exchange.
Harbourfront Centre has a long history of presenting the best of contemporary
culture from Québec in theatre, dance, visual arts and literature throughout our
35-year history and we look forward to an incredible future of what’s to come.
Paul-Arthur Huot
Chef de poste, Bureau du Québec à Toronto
Head, Bureau du Québec à Toronto
A celebration of contemporary Québec
arts and culture in Toronto
harbourfrontcentre.com
SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2008
William J.S Boyle
CEO, Harbourfront Centre