Creative Tactics Skillshare
Monday, December 10th, 8:30pm
Coop Sur Genereux 4518 ave Papineau
We will teach each other and learn under the freeskool model (i.e. every participant is simultaneously a teacher and a student) tactics and methods which foster creativity and imagination within a social/environmental justice framework. Potential topics include: storytelling for change; transformative theatre; clowning/bouffon; street art/imagery; radical cheerleading; etc. Action planning will ideally come out of ongoing discussions.
Anglais seulement, mais il y a traduction par chuchoter, si possible.
Greenhouse Plant Sale - Holiday Edition
Tuesday at 11:00am until Wednesday at 6:00pm
Concordia University Greenhouse, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd
A green house is a happy house! Fulfill your greenery needs at the greenhouse this Tuesday December 11 and Wednesday December 12 from 11am to 6pm, or until supplies last.
Plants cost from $3-$10, and are varieties selected for indoor growing. What better way is there to chase away the winter blues, than filling your home (and friends homes) with little green friends?!
Please bring boxes and/or bags for carrying your plants home.
Walk, Don't Run: Animation Exhibition
Tuesday, December 11th, 6:00pm until 9:00pm
VAV Gallery
Vernissage December 11th 6 to 9 pm, Exhibition runs from December 10th until January 4th
with works by: Felipe Castañeda, Ethan Kalman, Hamish Lambert, Frédérick Letendre-Cyr, Frédéric Marschall, Audrey Meubus, Sharron Mirsky, Tyler Nicolson, Raoul Olou, Alisi Telengut, Linh Phuong Tran & Lianne Zannier. "Animators from Mel Hoppenheim school of cinema are a rare species , they're talented , dress really smart , they commit mesmerizing films that might change your life , they are also really beautiful and like Gandhi said "they just kick ass"
They are also having a show at the VAV gallery in Montreal on the 11th of december that runs until January 4th. Arcade fire and the arctic monkeys might show up as well and Babies are allowed ." -Raoul Olou
Clothing and Fabric Swap! With DIY Upcycled Fabric Crafts!
Wednesday, December 12th, 5:00pm until 8:00pm
Le Milieu, 1251 rue Robin
Hey Swappers!
Come swap with us at the cutest craft shop in town! Le Milieu!
This is a public clothing swap for clothing, unwanted fabrics, or clothing with good patterns to use for upcycling projects.
SWAP and then sew some of our sweet gift ideas!
Pot holders, fabric brooches, hairpins and more!
Machine available ~ Hand sewing tutorials and notions provided.
Snacks and tea will be available. $2 Donation will go to support Le Milieu community space!
Lipster & Glam Gam present: BAREOKE! (Strip Karaoke)
Wednesday, Dec 12th, 10:00pm until 3:00am
Café Cléopatra, 1230 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
For those who don't know, BAREOKE = naked/strip karaoke (yes the venue has a nudity permit!)
The last events went beyond our wildest expectations and we cannot wait to do it all again before the world ends! Cum one cum all and prepare some holiday time/ end of the world serenades and shine up your birthday suits! If you are too shy to sing and/or strip OR prefer to do one, but not the other...no worries, you can simply sing, dance, watch, encourage those on stage! This event is taking place at the legendary Café Cléopâtre, which has a rich history of drag, cabaret and burlesque. So performance pieces and costumes are definitely encouraged!
Cover = $2
If you have any special song requests, message Glam Gam, Lipster or Julie :)
Also, no photos without consent first please.
Karma Yoga!
Thursday, December 13 at 6:00pm until December 20 at 7:15pm
Santropol Roulant - 111 Roy Est
It's no stretch to say that we're excited to announce that an ashtanga-inspired yoga class (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashtanga_Vinyasa_Yoga) will be hosted on our 2nd floor starting Thursday December 6th at 6pm. Focusing on stretching, breathing, and healing the body and mind, these 75 minute sessions are a great way to get ready for Winter, and the Winter Holiday Season!
No need to register, simply drop-in! Each class is 10$ or pay-what-you-can, with all profits going to Santropol Roulant. All levels welcome. Bring your own mat, and be prepared to sweat!
For more information, contact Pierre-Vincent: pierre-vincent@santropolroulant.org
The Golden Dawn and the rise of fascism. If it can happen there, it can happen here.
Thursday, December 13th, 6:30pm until 8:00pm
1616, Ste-Catherine O., FG B040 (inside the Faubourg Building)
We are a group of citizens who find the rise of the neo-nazi Golden Dawn and their presence in Montreal a troubling phenomenon that threatens society.
We have decided to organise an evening of information and discussion on the rise of fascism in Greece and elsewhere.
The information that will be presented will include, amongst other things:
1) A brief history of Golden Dawn and its leaders; their actions, strategies and crimes.
2) What where the socio-political-economic conditions in Greece that created the fertile ground for the development and the acceptance of fascist ideas? How are these conditions appear and manifest elsewhere? Are the capitalist crises the perfect growing ground for fascism? Is fascism used by the system to survive through its crises?
3) Golden Dawn in Montreal. Why does it concern us. How do we act?
Screening: Soylent Green
Thursday, December 13th, 7pm
Le Belle Epoque - 1984 rue Wellington
Film addressing resource depletion and dire consequences. FREE.
Launch of: Le Renard de Griffontown
Thursday, December 13th, 5pm
Touski - 2361 Ontario
Trilingual kids zine by Keenan Poloncsak
Theatre of the Oppressed Funshop (cause it's not work!)
Friday, December 14, 7:00pm until 10:00pm4518 Papineau (à côté de La Tulipe sur la ruelle Généreux).
Join us at the Co-op for a Theatre of the Oppressed workshop! We will specifically be using techniques from Forum Theatre and Image Theatre. This training is open to all levels of experience.
An exploration of how these theatrical tools can be used, for what purpose, its potential in instigating meaningful social change in our communities, and specifically how you might implement it in your own practice will be of great focus. If you are an artist, activist, educator, cultural worker, community worker, or someone who is simply interested in the artistic, thoughtful, provocative ways to instigate conversation and change around pressing social issues, then this experience is for you!
Prepare to be active physically, emotionally and intellectually!
Projection de FANTASIA Movie Screening
Friday, December 14, 9:00pm
4518 Papineau (à côté de La Tulipe sur la ruelle Généreux).
C'est l'hiver, et si on se blottissait dans un sofa et on écoutait Fantasia? (le premier long métrage de Disney, dessiné entièrement à la main et produit en 1940)
Bref, vous êtes invité à une projection ce vendredi à 21h à la coop! Si on est motivé on peut se faire du chocolat chaud, de la tisane, du popcorn... ;) ou les trois
Artmageddon with Delvida Douglas
Saturday, December 15, 2:00pm until 5:00pm
MainLine Theatre, 3997 St-Laurent Blvd
Session #65 - Artmageddon
Dr. Sketchy Montreal invites you to its next event: Artmageddon. It has been predicted that the world will end on December 21, 2012. What will life be like if there are survivors? Come find out while drawing the wonderful Delvida Douglas during this post-apocalyptic session!
This could well be the last Dr. Sketchy! The cover will be $10 and don’t forget your sketchbook.
Fun fact: Delvida Douglas has recently started performing burlesque!
December Geek OUT! + BRUTOPIA
Saturday, December 15, 2:00pm until 11:00pm
Burritoville, 2055 Bishop Street
Geek OUT!s are a fun, free celebration of the things that make us geeks. For an afternoon, you get to play board games, hear presentations of local projects, do arts and crafts, eat snacks and laugh in the company of other geeks. The next Geek OUT! is happening on December 15th at Burritoville, 2055-B Bishop Street, Montreal (between Sherbrooke and De Maisonneuve) and will go from 2:00 PM onwards, then at 8:00 PM we'll all head down to Brutopia for a few drinks and some more board games! Workshops! Arts & Crafts? Board games galore! Killer Bunnies, Settlers of Catan, Scrabble, Clue, Hero Quest, Last Night on Earth, Illuminati, Battleship, Zombies, RISK, etc, etc. Join in on an already begun game, bring your own, watch and learn, make friends!
Brought to you by the Geek Montreal love brigade. http://www.geekmontreal.com/
Winter Craft Fair
Saturday, December 15, 3:00pm until 9:00pm
6827 Rue St Denis
Winter craft fair of local designers,crafters and artisans. Admission is free.
Music by Taylor Hoodlum. Come hangout and have a drink and support your local artisans
AFTER PARTY
Holiday "Fun-Raising" Family Party!
Saturday, December 15, 5:00pm until 10:00pm
Le Milieu, 1251 rue Robin
To celebrate the Holidays, have fun together and raise some money to support our Creative Space!
*FREE vegetarian buffet!
*Festive drinks and baked goods for sale!
*ART: silent auction!
*Handmade gifts for CHEAP!
*Live Music and Poetry!
*Creative activities for all ages!
*Fun and Friends!!
Holiday Raw Vegan Potluck
Saturday, December 15, 6:30 PM
Nux Well Being Center, 5221 Blvd De Maisonneuve West
Price: 5.00 per person, bring a dish for 10 or so to share a bit of!
Vegetarian Xmas 2012
Sunday, December 16, 5:00pm
Restaurant Yuan Vegetarian, 2115 St-Denis
You’re invited to come celebrate the holiday season with the Montreal Vegetarian Association! Good company and a festive ambiance are guaranteed on Sunday, December 16th at Yuan.
Cost: 20$ (plus tax) for the vegan buffet
Please confirm your presence and the number of people at: rsvp@vegemontreal.org
Monday, December 10th, 8:30pm
Coop Sur Genereux 4518 ave Papineau
We will teach each other and learn under the freeskool model (i.e. every participant is simultaneously a teacher and a student) tactics and methods which foster creativity and imagination within a social/environmental justice framework. Potential topics include: storytelling for change; transformative theatre; clowning/bouffon; street art/imagery; radical cheerleading; etc. Action planning will ideally come out of ongoing discussions.
Anglais seulement, mais il y a traduction par chuchoter, si possible.
Greenhouse Plant Sale - Holiday Edition
Tuesday at 11:00am until Wednesday at 6:00pm
Concordia University Greenhouse, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd
A green house is a happy house! Fulfill your greenery needs at the greenhouse this Tuesday December 11 and Wednesday December 12 from 11am to 6pm, or until supplies last.
Plants cost from $3-$10, and are varieties selected for indoor growing. What better way is there to chase away the winter blues, than filling your home (and friends homes) with little green friends?!
Please bring boxes and/or bags for carrying your plants home.
Walk, Don't Run: Animation Exhibition
Tuesday, December 11th, 6:00pm until 9:00pm
VAV Gallery
Vernissage December 11th 6 to 9 pm, Exhibition runs from December 10th until January 4th
with works by: Felipe Castañeda, Ethan Kalman, Hamish Lambert, Frédérick Letendre-Cyr, Frédéric Marschall, Audrey Meubus, Sharron Mirsky, Tyler Nicolson, Raoul Olou, Alisi Telengut, Linh Phuong Tran & Lianne Zannier. "Animators from Mel Hoppenheim school of cinema are a rare species , they're talented , dress really smart , they commit mesmerizing films that might change your life , they are also really beautiful and like Gandhi said "they just kick ass"
They are also having a show at the VAV gallery in Montreal on the 11th of december that runs until January 4th. Arcade fire and the arctic monkeys might show up as well and Babies are allowed ." -Raoul Olou
Clothing and Fabric Swap! With DIY Upcycled Fabric Crafts!
Wednesday, December 12th, 5:00pm until 8:00pm
Le Milieu, 1251 rue Robin
Hey Swappers!
Come swap with us at the cutest craft shop in town! Le Milieu!
This is a public clothing swap for clothing, unwanted fabrics, or clothing with good patterns to use for upcycling projects.
SWAP and then sew some of our sweet gift ideas!
Pot holders, fabric brooches, hairpins and more!
Machine available ~ Hand sewing tutorials and notions provided.
Snacks and tea will be available. $2 Donation will go to support Le Milieu community space!
Lipster & Glam Gam present: BAREOKE! (Strip Karaoke)
Wednesday, Dec 12th, 10:00pm until 3:00am
Café Cléopatra, 1230 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
For those who don't know, BAREOKE = naked/strip karaoke (yes the venue has a nudity permit!)
The last events went beyond our wildest expectations and we cannot wait to do it all again before the world ends! Cum one cum all and prepare some holiday time/ end of the world serenades and shine up your birthday suits! If you are too shy to sing and/or strip OR prefer to do one, but not the other...no worries, you can simply sing, dance, watch, encourage those on stage! This event is taking place at the legendary Café Cléopâtre, which has a rich history of drag, cabaret and burlesque. So performance pieces and costumes are definitely encouraged!
Cover = $2
If you have any special song requests, message Glam Gam, Lipster or Julie :)
Also, no photos without consent first please.
Karma Yoga!
Thursday, December 13 at 6:00pm until December 20 at 7:15pm
Santropol Roulant - 111 Roy Est
It's no stretch to say that we're excited to announce that an ashtanga-inspired yoga class (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashtanga_Vinyasa_Yoga) will be hosted on our 2nd floor starting Thursday December 6th at 6pm. Focusing on stretching, breathing, and healing the body and mind, these 75 minute sessions are a great way to get ready for Winter, and the Winter Holiday Season!
No need to register, simply drop-in! Each class is 10$ or pay-what-you-can, with all profits going to Santropol Roulant. All levels welcome. Bring your own mat, and be prepared to sweat!
For more information, contact Pierre-Vincent: pierre-vincent@santropolroulant.org
The Golden Dawn and the rise of fascism. If it can happen there, it can happen here.
Thursday, December 13th, 6:30pm until 8:00pm
1616, Ste-Catherine O., FG B040 (inside the Faubourg Building)
We are a group of citizens who find the rise of the neo-nazi Golden Dawn and their presence in Montreal a troubling phenomenon that threatens society.
We have decided to organise an evening of information and discussion on the rise of fascism in Greece and elsewhere.
The information that will be presented will include, amongst other things:
1) A brief history of Golden Dawn and its leaders; their actions, strategies and crimes.
2) What where the socio-political-economic conditions in Greece that created the fertile ground for the development and the acceptance of fascist ideas? How are these conditions appear and manifest elsewhere? Are the capitalist crises the perfect growing ground for fascism? Is fascism used by the system to survive through its crises?
3) Golden Dawn in Montreal. Why does it concern us. How do we act?
Screening: Soylent Green
Thursday, December 13th, 7pm
Le Belle Epoque - 1984 rue Wellington
Film addressing resource depletion and dire consequences. FREE.
Launch of: Le Renard de Griffontown
Thursday, December 13th, 5pm
Touski - 2361 Ontario
Trilingual kids zine by Keenan Poloncsak
Theatre of the Oppressed Funshop (cause it's not work!)
Friday, December 14, 7:00pm until 10:00pm4518 Papineau (à côté de La Tulipe sur la ruelle Généreux).
Join us at the Co-op for a Theatre of the Oppressed workshop! We will specifically be using techniques from Forum Theatre and Image Theatre. This training is open to all levels of experience.
An exploration of how these theatrical tools can be used, for what purpose, its potential in instigating meaningful social change in our communities, and specifically how you might implement it in your own practice will be of great focus. If you are an artist, activist, educator, cultural worker, community worker, or someone who is simply interested in the artistic, thoughtful, provocative ways to instigate conversation and change around pressing social issues, then this experience is for you!
Prepare to be active physically, emotionally and intellectually!
Projection de FANTASIA Movie Screening
Friday, December 14, 9:00pm
4518 Papineau (à côté de La Tulipe sur la ruelle Généreux).
C'est l'hiver, et si on se blottissait dans un sofa et on écoutait Fantasia? (le premier long métrage de Disney, dessiné entièrement à la main et produit en 1940)
Bref, vous êtes invité à une projection ce vendredi à 21h à la coop! Si on est motivé on peut se faire du chocolat chaud, de la tisane, du popcorn... ;) ou les trois
Artmageddon with Delvida Douglas
Saturday, December 15, 2:00pm until 5:00pm
MainLine Theatre, 3997 St-Laurent Blvd
Session #65 - Artmageddon
Dr. Sketchy Montreal invites you to its next event: Artmageddon. It has been predicted that the world will end on December 21, 2012. What will life be like if there are survivors? Come find out while drawing the wonderful Delvida Douglas during this post-apocalyptic session!
This could well be the last Dr. Sketchy! The cover will be $10 and don’t forget your sketchbook.
Fun fact: Delvida Douglas has recently started performing burlesque!
December Geek OUT! + BRUTOPIA
Saturday, December 15, 2:00pm until 11:00pm
Burritoville, 2055 Bishop Street
Geek OUT!s are a fun, free celebration of the things that make us geeks. For an afternoon, you get to play board games, hear presentations of local projects, do arts and crafts, eat snacks and laugh in the company of other geeks. The next Geek OUT! is happening on December 15th at Burritoville, 2055-B Bishop Street, Montreal (between Sherbrooke and De Maisonneuve) and will go from 2:00 PM onwards, then at 8:00 PM we'll all head down to Brutopia for a few drinks and some more board games! Workshops! Arts & Crafts? Board games galore! Killer Bunnies, Settlers of Catan, Scrabble, Clue, Hero Quest, Last Night on Earth, Illuminati, Battleship, Zombies, RISK, etc, etc. Join in on an already begun game, bring your own, watch and learn, make friends!
Brought to you by the Geek Montreal love brigade. http://www.geekmontreal.com/
Winter Craft Fair
Saturday, December 15, 3:00pm until 9:00pm
6827 Rue St Denis
Winter craft fair of local designers,crafters and artisans. Admission is free.
Music by Taylor Hoodlum. Come hangout and have a drink and support your local artisans
AFTER PARTY
Holiday "Fun-Raising" Family Party!
Saturday, December 15, 5:00pm until 10:00pm
Le Milieu, 1251 rue Robin
To celebrate the Holidays, have fun together and raise some money to support our Creative Space!
*FREE vegetarian buffet!
*Festive drinks and baked goods for sale!
*ART: silent auction!
*Handmade gifts for CHEAP!
*Live Music and Poetry!
*Creative activities for all ages!
*Fun and Friends!!
Holiday Raw Vegan Potluck
Saturday, December 15, 6:30 PM
Nux Well Being Center, 5221 Blvd De Maisonneuve West
Price: 5.00 per person, bring a dish for 10 or so to share a bit of!
Vegetarian Xmas 2012
Sunday, December 16, 5:00pm
Restaurant Yuan Vegetarian, 2115 St-Denis
You’re invited to come celebrate the holiday season with the Montreal Vegetarian Association! Good company and a festive ambiance are guaranteed on Sunday, December 16th at Yuan.
Cost: 20$ (plus tax) for the vegan buffet
Please confirm your presence and the number of people at: rsvp@vegemontreal.org