WINTER, GO AWAY! (ЗИМА, УХОДИ!) - Canadian premiere with director in attendance
Monday, March 3, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Concordia University, Room H110
Join us for this special screening on the anniversary of Putin's election. Director Askold Kurov will be in attendance. Co-presented in collaboration with Amnesty International Montreal and DOC Quebec.
Ten young directors did not part from their cameras for two months. The result was a chronicle of Russia's winter protests - a chronicle of those who make the political climate and those who are dissatisfied with the makers. We see people, their faces, their conversations, rallies, victories and defeats ahead of the presidential election. A living camera interacts with living heroes.
In the late winter of 2012, Russia found itself at a crossroads. Vladimir Putin seeks a third, extended term as president, a position he “left” earlier to serve as prime minister. The continued consolidation of power by his party revives painful memories of the authoritarian past and eradicates the possibility of political neutrality. An independent newspaper sends 10 young filmmakers into this crisis to document two months worth of back-room meetings, large-scale demonstrations, electioneering gimmicks and spontaneous acts of dissent, covering all strata of society. The resulting film eschews prepared remarks from “experts,” instead offering a powerful and direct survey of the frantic political moment. With hand-held immediacy, Winter, Go Away! captures the passion and frustration of the opposition, the cavalier callousness of the established order and the confusion and paranoia of those caught in between.
cinemapolitica.org/concordia
Getting Saucy! A vegan/gluten free cooking workshop
Tuesday, March 26, 6:30pm until 8:30pm
The People's Potato 1455 de maisonneuve 7th floor
How to make the most of a limited diet...
Marjie will share some recipes for sauces, salad dressings and toppings that make will make your taste buds happy without making the rest of your body upset.
This event is wheelchair accessible.
Childcare can be made available if requested in advance.
Bored? Games! @ CoOp SuR gEnErEuX!
Tuesday, March 5th, 7:30pm until 11:30pm
4518 Papineau (3rd floor in ruelle genereux, come on in!)
Pretty simple. Come play! Bring what you like!
Cultivating Ecological Culture: Gardening and the Perfection of the Human Spirit
Tuesday, March 5th, 5:30pm until 7:30pm
4163A (Basement Appt) Av. Esplanade / Corner Rachel
This is a bi-monthjly reading group for those who wish to walk the path of Healing the Earth and, of Perfecting the Human Spirit, between which there is no distinction, so that we may meet each other in our Collective Wisdom and Create the World our Hearts Knows is Possible. Reading list
Bibliography:
A) Ecological Culture Design: A Holistic View by Dave Jacke
B) Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit by Daniel Quinn
C) The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoffman
D) The One Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming
E) Edible Forest Gardens - Volume 1: Ecological Vision & Theory for Temperate Climate Permaculture by Dave Jacke
Book Launch! Canadian History through the Stories of Activists
Tuesday, March 5th, 7:00pm
1450 Guy Street -- Room MB S1.255 (Concordia University)
The 2110 Centre for Gender Advocacy is proud to host author and activist Scott Neigh in Montreal for a talk and book signing as he launches two new books published by Fernwood Publishing: *Gender and Sexuality: Canadian History Through the Stories of Activists* and *Resisting the State: Canadian History Through the Stories of Activists*. Hear about some of the many struggles that have shaped the Canada of today, and talk about new ways of relating to the past as we struggle for a transformed tomorrow. To learn more about the books and the project of which they are a part, and to read and hear excerpts from the interviews around which the books are organized, visit http://talkingradical.ca/.
This event is sponsored by the 2110 Centre for Gender Advocacy and Fernwood Publishing. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Conversation: Density Interrupted - What do wild spaces in the city mean to us?
Tuesday, March 5th, 7:00pm until 9:00pm
Arts Café, 201 Fairmount Ave. W
In recent years, gentrification of the Mile End has altered the local landscape to the point that, for some, it is unrecognizable. However, on the East end of St. Viateur, only a few blocks from the hip new hangouts and the sky rocketing rents, one place has remained mostly unchanged: Le Champ des Possibles. Although it is being encroached upon by an ever-growing number of condos, this meadow endures as one of Montreal’s very last ‘wild spaces.’ Members of the community who use the space for gatherings, to grow vegetables, to install public art, and to ‘get away’ from the noise of the city, advocate that the wildness of this area is worth preserving. This begs the question: what does it mean to have unplanned ‘wild space’ in an urban environment? Why do people value it so much? Can it remain ‘wild’ as it becomes formalized, protected and popular? We invite you to join in this public conversation where we will share our personal experiences of the Champ des Possibles and explore what this kind of space represents for us.
Chaos & Order
Tuesday at 7:00pm until Friday at 9:00pm
Société des arts technologiques [SAT], 1201, Boul. Saint-Laurent L'artiste des nouveaux médias Rocco Helmchen et le compositeur Johannes Kraas tentent de répondre à ces questions dans ce nouveau rendez-vous immersif présenté en première nord-américaine dans la Satosphère!
Remarquée par l'équipe de la SAT en déplacement au Fulldome UK de Leicester en novembre dernier, le film est structurée en quatre «mouvements» allant de la forme géométrique, au fractal, à la simulation en passant par la théorie du chaos. L'expérience visuelle, basée sur une trame sonore électronique et symphonique, vous fera découvrir certains des liens fondamentaux entre la réalité et l'abstraction mathématique alors que les univers des sciences et des arts seront fusionnés...
PROJECTIONS
Mardi au jeudi - 19 h
Vendredi - 19 h & 20 h
2e série de supplémentaires - 5 au 29 mars
Durée : 40 min
Infos : www.sat.qc.ca/chaos
Indoor Seedling Workshop
Wednesday, March 6th, 5:00pm until 7:00pm
111 Roy Est
Believe it or not, we're already gearing up for the next gardening season. And what's the secret ingredient for success? Indoor seedlings of course!
At our indoor seedling workshop, you'll learn how to start your own AND leave with your very own seedlings. Talk about sowing the seeds for a successful season (ba-dum-psh!)
Cost: Sliding scale of $5-$10
What to bring: Your own pots and seeds if you have some.
The same workshop will be offered twice and both will be bilingual. You need to sign up in advance for this workshop. To reserve your spot, email Noémie (noemie-at-santropolroulant.org) or call 514-284-9335. Spots are limited, be quick!
Conversation: Inquiring Identity
Thursday, March 7, 7:00pm until 9:00pm Coopérative des Bons Voisins, 247a Chemin du Bord-du-Lac, Pointe-Claire QC
Inquiring Identity: Who am I if I am never just one thing?
Throughout history, identity has been used as the basis for conflict, discrimination, affiliation, and privilege. From wars, to educational systems, to legal rights, identity informs both how we understand ourselves, and how we understand our place in the world. This conversation will begin with a literary metissage that braids together three personal narratives on the topic of identity and aims to provoke questions such as: Does identity come from our actions or does it guide our actions? Is identity in flux and/or multiple? What privileges come from certain identities? Who gets to decide our identity? Together, we will explore our slippery encounters with self and society by reflecting on the nexus between our internally-imposed definitions of identity and those that others impose upon us.
Applied Quilting
Friday, March 8, 5:00pm until 8:00pm
Le Milieu, 1251 rue Robin
For International Women's Day, we honor the textile traditions of generations who preceded us. During the workshop, we will use quilting techniques to make a patch and learn how to sew it on a garment!
Bring clothes that you want to modify or use the clothes reserved by Le Milieu for you!
All tools and materials are provided
Cost: 30$ (pro bono price)
Reservation required: info@lafabriqueethiquedemontreal.com
STATUS QUO? THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF FEMINISM IN CANADA - with director
Friday, March 8, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Concordia University, Room H110
Join us on International Women's Day for this Montreal premiere. Director Karen Cho, Bridget Tolley (FSIS), Cecilia Diocasson (PWC-Q) & Barbara Legault (RebELLEs) will be in attendance. Co-presented with Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Families of Sisters in Spirit & Philippine Women's Centre of Quebec.
Feminism has shaped the society we live in. But just how far has it brought us, and how relevant is it today? Status Quo? asks these questions and uncovers provocative - at times shocking - answers about the evolution of women's equality in Canada. Interweaving a wealth of dynamic archival material with startling contemporary stories, the film situates the vibrant Canadian women's movement in its history-making context. In 1967 the landmark Toyal Commission on the Status of Women made recommendations to address the inequalities faced by women. Now, Status Quo? zeroes in on key concerns such as violence against women, access to abortion, and universal childcare, asking how much progress we have truly made on these issues. Status Quo? is crucial viewing for every Canadian, especially those unfamiliar with the vital achievements of the feminist movement. This striking, in-depth documentary pays homage to Canada's feminist forerunners and raises important questions about where and how we should move on from here.
cinemapolitica.org/concordia
FREESKOOL MARS + Dato
Saturday, March 9, 9:30am until 11:00pm
Coop Sur Genereux, 4518 ave Papineau
9:30-11:00 - Comment faire du pain/How to Make Bread
11:15-12:45 - Herboristerie/Herbalism
12:45-13:30 - Diner/Lunch
13:30-15:00 - Une histoire politique de jazz/A Political History of Jazz
15:15-15:45 - Pause de yoga restoratif/Restorative Yoga Break: Un peu de yoga doux pour rafraîchir et dynamiser./A little gentle yoga to refresh and energize.
16:00-17:30 - Perspectives anarchistes sur l'économie/Anarchist Perspectives on Economics: Les origines de l'économie, le néolibéralisme, critiques anarchistes de l'économie néoclassique et de construction d'alternatives constructives anarchistes./The origins of economics, neoliberalism, anarchist critiques of neoclassical economics, and building constructive anarchist alternatives.
20:00 - ??? - Le concert accoustique de Dato/Dato Acoustic Concert (http://dato.bandcamp.com/)
All workshops will be conducted in English and French with whisper translation. Home-made lunch from dumpster-dived food will be provided.
Femme au boa noir with Betty WildeSaturday, March 9, 2:00pm until 5:00pm
MainLine Theatre, 3997 St-Laurent Blvd.
Dr. Sketchy Montreal invites you to its next event: Femme au boa noir. Come draw the seductive Betty Wilde during this tribute session to the works of Toulouse-Lautrec!
Furthermore, you will have the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Grand Burlesque Show, courtesy of our sponsor, the one and only Scarlett James.The cover will be $10 and don’t forget your sketchbook.
MONTREAL ROLLER DERBY PRESENTS: ROUND ROBIN!
Saturday, March 9, 6:30pm
Taz skatepark, 8931, avenue Papineau
Its been over six months since the Montreal Roller Derby Championships and to say that our home teams are ready to go is an understatement! All the home teams have been training like crazy to prepare for the road to the championship this year, so watch out 2012 Champs, Les Contrabanditas because Les Filles du Roi and and La Racaille are hot on your heels!
March 9 will commence the second annual round robin, at the Taz Roulodome. It is going to be a sneak peak at the home team season 2013, with 30 minute mini-matches so that you get to watch all the home teams play each other, complete with their new recruits! So come and bring your MTLRD beer cozy and get ready for awesomeness because its about to get real crazy!
Tickets are available online! http://mtlrollerderby.com/matchs-et-billets-2/
**online tickets will be picked up at the door on game day**
Rythmes de Femmes
Sunday, March 10, 7:30pm until 11:30pm
Rialto Montreal, 5723, Avenue du Parc
CONCERT CELEBRATION at the RIALTO THEATRE
for the 20th anniversary of Images de Femmes & International Woman's Day
Celebrating 20 years of artistic creation with:
CHOEUR MAHA & Kathy Kennedy
FRANCESCA GAGNON & René Dupéré, piano
MOE CLARK / ODAYA, music of the First Nations
SUZY TREMBLAY & musicians / MAÏA LEIA & band
LOUISE DESSERTINE with Rodrigo Salazar & Mikhaëlla
INES TALBI & Les Berbères Mémères / guests
$15 gen. adm., $10 students, low income, free for children
DONATIONS: Odaya's projects with First Nations & Indigenous Women, locally and around the world.
theatrerialto.ca
Monday, March 3, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Concordia University, Room H110
Join us for this special screening on the anniversary of Putin's election. Director Askold Kurov will be in attendance. Co-presented in collaboration with Amnesty International Montreal and DOC Quebec.
Ten young directors did not part from their cameras for two months. The result was a chronicle of Russia's winter protests - a chronicle of those who make the political climate and those who are dissatisfied with the makers. We see people, their faces, their conversations, rallies, victories and defeats ahead of the presidential election. A living camera interacts with living heroes.
In the late winter of 2012, Russia found itself at a crossroads. Vladimir Putin seeks a third, extended term as president, a position he “left” earlier to serve as prime minister. The continued consolidation of power by his party revives painful memories of the authoritarian past and eradicates the possibility of political neutrality. An independent newspaper sends 10 young filmmakers into this crisis to document two months worth of back-room meetings, large-scale demonstrations, electioneering gimmicks and spontaneous acts of dissent, covering all strata of society. The resulting film eschews prepared remarks from “experts,” instead offering a powerful and direct survey of the frantic political moment. With hand-held immediacy, Winter, Go Away! captures the passion and frustration of the opposition, the cavalier callousness of the established order and the confusion and paranoia of those caught in between.
cinemapolitica.org/concordia
Getting Saucy! A vegan/gluten free cooking workshop
Tuesday, March 26, 6:30pm until 8:30pm
The People's Potato 1455 de maisonneuve 7th floor
How to make the most of a limited diet...
Marjie will share some recipes for sauces, salad dressings and toppings that make will make your taste buds happy without making the rest of your body upset.
This event is wheelchair accessible.
Childcare can be made available if requested in advance.
Bored? Games! @ CoOp SuR gEnErEuX!
Tuesday, March 5th, 7:30pm until 11:30pm
4518 Papineau (3rd floor in ruelle genereux, come on in!)
Pretty simple. Come play! Bring what you like!
Cultivating Ecological Culture: Gardening and the Perfection of the Human Spirit
Tuesday, March 5th, 5:30pm until 7:30pm
4163A (Basement Appt) Av. Esplanade / Corner Rachel
This is a bi-monthjly reading group for those who wish to walk the path of Healing the Earth and, of Perfecting the Human Spirit, between which there is no distinction, so that we may meet each other in our Collective Wisdom and Create the World our Hearts Knows is Possible. Reading list
Bibliography:
A) Ecological Culture Design: A Holistic View by Dave Jacke
B) Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit by Daniel Quinn
C) The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoffman
D) The One Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming
E) Edible Forest Gardens - Volume 1: Ecological Vision & Theory for Temperate Climate Permaculture by Dave Jacke
Book Launch! Canadian History through the Stories of Activists
Tuesday, March 5th, 7:00pm
1450 Guy Street -- Room MB S1.255 (Concordia University)
The 2110 Centre for Gender Advocacy is proud to host author and activist Scott Neigh in Montreal for a talk and book signing as he launches two new books published by Fernwood Publishing: *Gender and Sexuality: Canadian History Through the Stories of Activists* and *Resisting the State: Canadian History Through the Stories of Activists*. Hear about some of the many struggles that have shaped the Canada of today, and talk about new ways of relating to the past as we struggle for a transformed tomorrow. To learn more about the books and the project of which they are a part, and to read and hear excerpts from the interviews around which the books are organized, visit http://talkingradical.ca/.
This event is sponsored by the 2110 Centre for Gender Advocacy and Fernwood Publishing. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Conversation: Density Interrupted - What do wild spaces in the city mean to us?
Tuesday, March 5th, 7:00pm until 9:00pm
Arts Café, 201 Fairmount Ave. W
In recent years, gentrification of the Mile End has altered the local landscape to the point that, for some, it is unrecognizable. However, on the East end of St. Viateur, only a few blocks from the hip new hangouts and the sky rocketing rents, one place has remained mostly unchanged: Le Champ des Possibles. Although it is being encroached upon by an ever-growing number of condos, this meadow endures as one of Montreal’s very last ‘wild spaces.’ Members of the community who use the space for gatherings, to grow vegetables, to install public art, and to ‘get away’ from the noise of the city, advocate that the wildness of this area is worth preserving. This begs the question: what does it mean to have unplanned ‘wild space’ in an urban environment? Why do people value it so much? Can it remain ‘wild’ as it becomes formalized, protected and popular? We invite you to join in this public conversation where we will share our personal experiences of the Champ des Possibles and explore what this kind of space represents for us.
Chaos & Order
Tuesday at 7:00pm until Friday at 9:00pm
Société des arts technologiques [SAT], 1201, Boul. Saint-Laurent L'artiste des nouveaux médias Rocco Helmchen et le compositeur Johannes Kraas tentent de répondre à ces questions dans ce nouveau rendez-vous immersif présenté en première nord-américaine dans la Satosphère!
Remarquée par l'équipe de la SAT en déplacement au Fulldome UK de Leicester en novembre dernier, le film est structurée en quatre «mouvements» allant de la forme géométrique, au fractal, à la simulation en passant par la théorie du chaos. L'expérience visuelle, basée sur une trame sonore électronique et symphonique, vous fera découvrir certains des liens fondamentaux entre la réalité et l'abstraction mathématique alors que les univers des sciences et des arts seront fusionnés...
PROJECTIONS
Mardi au jeudi - 19 h
Vendredi - 19 h & 20 h
2e série de supplémentaires - 5 au 29 mars
Durée : 40 min
Infos : www.sat.qc.ca/chaos
Indoor Seedling Workshop
Wednesday, March 6th, 5:00pm until 7:00pm
111 Roy Est
Believe it or not, we're already gearing up for the next gardening season. And what's the secret ingredient for success? Indoor seedlings of course!
At our indoor seedling workshop, you'll learn how to start your own AND leave with your very own seedlings. Talk about sowing the seeds for a successful season (ba-dum-psh!)
Cost: Sliding scale of $5-$10
What to bring: Your own pots and seeds if you have some.
The same workshop will be offered twice and both will be bilingual. You need to sign up in advance for this workshop. To reserve your spot, email Noémie (noemie-at-santropolroulant.org) or call 514-284-9335. Spots are limited, be quick!
Conversation: Inquiring Identity
Thursday, March 7, 7:00pm until 9:00pm Coopérative des Bons Voisins, 247a Chemin du Bord-du-Lac, Pointe-Claire QC
Inquiring Identity: Who am I if I am never just one thing?
Throughout history, identity has been used as the basis for conflict, discrimination, affiliation, and privilege. From wars, to educational systems, to legal rights, identity informs both how we understand ourselves, and how we understand our place in the world. This conversation will begin with a literary metissage that braids together three personal narratives on the topic of identity and aims to provoke questions such as: Does identity come from our actions or does it guide our actions? Is identity in flux and/or multiple? What privileges come from certain identities? Who gets to decide our identity? Together, we will explore our slippery encounters with self and society by reflecting on the nexus between our internally-imposed definitions of identity and those that others impose upon us.
Applied Quilting
Friday, March 8, 5:00pm until 8:00pm
Le Milieu, 1251 rue Robin
For International Women's Day, we honor the textile traditions of generations who preceded us. During the workshop, we will use quilting techniques to make a patch and learn how to sew it on a garment!
Bring clothes that you want to modify or use the clothes reserved by Le Milieu for you!
All tools and materials are provided
Cost: 30$ (pro bono price)
Reservation required: info@lafabriqueethiquedemontreal.com
STATUS QUO? THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF FEMINISM IN CANADA - with director
Friday, March 8, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Concordia University, Room H110
Join us on International Women's Day for this Montreal premiere. Director Karen Cho, Bridget Tolley (FSIS), Cecilia Diocasson (PWC-Q) & Barbara Legault (RebELLEs) will be in attendance. Co-presented with Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Families of Sisters in Spirit & Philippine Women's Centre of Quebec.
Feminism has shaped the society we live in. But just how far has it brought us, and how relevant is it today? Status Quo? asks these questions and uncovers provocative - at times shocking - answers about the evolution of women's equality in Canada. Interweaving a wealth of dynamic archival material with startling contemporary stories, the film situates the vibrant Canadian women's movement in its history-making context. In 1967 the landmark Toyal Commission on the Status of Women made recommendations to address the inequalities faced by women. Now, Status Quo? zeroes in on key concerns such as violence against women, access to abortion, and universal childcare, asking how much progress we have truly made on these issues. Status Quo? is crucial viewing for every Canadian, especially those unfamiliar with the vital achievements of the feminist movement. This striking, in-depth documentary pays homage to Canada's feminist forerunners and raises important questions about where and how we should move on from here.
cinemapolitica.org/concordia
FREESKOOL MARS + Dato
Saturday, March 9, 9:30am until 11:00pm
Coop Sur Genereux, 4518 ave Papineau
9:30-11:00 - Comment faire du pain/How to Make Bread
11:15-12:45 - Herboristerie/Herbalism
12:45-13:30 - Diner/Lunch
13:30-15:00 - Une histoire politique de jazz/A Political History of Jazz
15:15-15:45 - Pause de yoga restoratif/Restorative Yoga Break: Un peu de yoga doux pour rafraîchir et dynamiser./A little gentle yoga to refresh and energize.
16:00-17:30 - Perspectives anarchistes sur l'économie/Anarchist Perspectives on Economics: Les origines de l'économie, le néolibéralisme, critiques anarchistes de l'économie néoclassique et de construction d'alternatives constructives anarchistes./The origins of economics, neoliberalism, anarchist critiques of neoclassical economics, and building constructive anarchist alternatives.
20:00 - ??? - Le concert accoustique de Dato/Dato Acoustic Concert (http://dato.bandcamp.com/)
All workshops will be conducted in English and French with whisper translation. Home-made lunch from dumpster-dived food will be provided.
Femme au boa noir with Betty WildeSaturday, March 9, 2:00pm until 5:00pm
MainLine Theatre, 3997 St-Laurent Blvd.
Dr. Sketchy Montreal invites you to its next event: Femme au boa noir. Come draw the seductive Betty Wilde during this tribute session to the works of Toulouse-Lautrec!
Furthermore, you will have the chance to win a pair of tickets to the Grand Burlesque Show, courtesy of our sponsor, the one and only Scarlett James.The cover will be $10 and don’t forget your sketchbook.
MONTREAL ROLLER DERBY PRESENTS: ROUND ROBIN!
Saturday, March 9, 6:30pm
Taz skatepark, 8931, avenue Papineau
Its been over six months since the Montreal Roller Derby Championships and to say that our home teams are ready to go is an understatement! All the home teams have been training like crazy to prepare for the road to the championship this year, so watch out 2012 Champs, Les Contrabanditas because Les Filles du Roi and and La Racaille are hot on your heels!
March 9 will commence the second annual round robin, at the Taz Roulodome. It is going to be a sneak peak at the home team season 2013, with 30 minute mini-matches so that you get to watch all the home teams play each other, complete with their new recruits! So come and bring your MTLRD beer cozy and get ready for awesomeness because its about to get real crazy!
Tickets are available online! http://mtlrollerderby.com/matchs-et-billets-2/
**online tickets will be picked up at the door on game day**
Rythmes de Femmes
Sunday, March 10, 7:30pm until 11:30pm
Rialto Montreal, 5723, Avenue du Parc
CONCERT CELEBRATION at the RIALTO THEATRE
for the 20th anniversary of Images de Femmes & International Woman's Day
Celebrating 20 years of artistic creation with:
CHOEUR MAHA & Kathy Kennedy
FRANCESCA GAGNON & René Dupéré, piano
MOE CLARK / ODAYA, music of the First Nations
SUZY TREMBLAY & musicians / MAÏA LEIA & band
LOUISE DESSERTINE with Rodrigo Salazar & Mikhaëlla
INES TALBI & Les Berbères Mémères / guests
$15 gen. adm., $10 students, low income, free for children
DONATIONS: Odaya's projects with First Nations & Indigenous Women, locally and around the world.
theatrerialto.ca