Mitch Garber to Step down as Chairman of the Board of Cirque Du Soleil
“Mitch Garber will leave the chairmanship of the Board of Directors of Cirque du Soleil as soon as the company changes hands, ‘perhaps before the end of October.’” Read the article in La Presse to learn more about his public announcement.
Circus Harmony: Maintaining Balance in Times of Imbalance
“Circus Harmony presents: The Balancing Act: Walking the Pandemic Tightrope. On October 10 at 7 PM, Circus Harmony students and alumni shared their experiences on how they maintain their balance during this period of imbalance.” “This is a show unlike any we have ever done before, for a time unlike any we have ever seen,” […]
Circus, against all Odds: a Host of Projects to Discover this Fall
This article from La Presse describes several circus initiatives born in Montreal during COVID-19. It features Anouk Vallée-Charest, and artists Marie-Ève Dicaire, Santiago Rivera, Antino Tisson, Angela Mclloy and Ryunosuke Yamazumi, and their Battements de cirque, the new creation And The Lemons by the artist couple Jimmy Gonzalez and Erika Nguyen, a dinner show in […]
In Ethiopia, Circus is Seeking a Second Wind
“Circus arts were introduced late in Ethiopia, in the last decade of the 20th century. This began in 1991 in Addis Ababa. A small troupe of children with their teachers began performing before a sparse audience in the city squares. Gradually, the audience grew, while simultaneously the small troupe developed its acts and virtuosity, eventually […]
The Professional Life of a Clown, as Told by Cosmo
Melissa Aston, also known as Cosmo, provides insight into the professional life of a clown, before and during the pandemic. Read the article published in the North Shore News (in English). Cosmo’s Pop-Up Circus will be in North Vancouver on September 26, 2020. Visit phtheatre.org for more information.
Circus Beats under the TOHU Big Top
“We are thrilled to announce today the launch of ticket sales for Circus Beats, a presentation featuring 4 circus artists, directed by Anouk Vallée-Charest.” Presented under a big top located outside TOHU, Circus Beats offers a series of high-caliber acts performed by talented local artists. Juggling, Chinese pole, contortion, loop strap, aerial hoop and silks, […]
Quebec Telework Week Begins
“The very first Telework Week begins this Monday with virtual conferences on highly relevant topics.” “Implemented hastily, telework must now be reviewed and properly organized according to the needs of organizations and businesses. Specialists suggest establishing a telework policy that will incorporate workspace arrangement, equipment ownership, IT security, employee availability, and expense reimbursement.” Read the […]
La Fabrique Culturelle Features FAR 2020 in a Video
While the alley arts festival (FAR) has been invading Montreal’s neighborhoods with its contagious energy for four years, several public art initiatives, such as Bonheur mobile, were prompted by the pandemic. La Fabrique Culturelle explores this theme of sharing happiness with communities in this video. You will see, among others, Marie-Hélène D’Amours, artistic director of […]
Activities Resume at Le Diamant in Quebec City
“After several months of closure abruptly imposed by the COVID-19 health crisis, Le Diamant will finally reopen its doors to the public starting September 10. Amidst budgetary constraints, Le Diamant will offer several opportunities for gatherings during intimate concerts, dramatic readings, and journeys back in history, all in an intimate and warm atmosphere, primarily in […]
Clean up the Planet with Clowns without Borders
For World Cleanup Day, on September 19, Clowns Without Borders will need street performers, makeup artists, clowns, acrobats, jugglers, object manipulators, stilt walkers, musicians, comedians, Drag Queens, etc. This year, the organization is part of the organizing committee and is mandated to orchestrate several artistic activities that will take place simultaneously on the Island of […]