A First Time in Montreal for Mura Masa
Last night at the Corona Theater was the first Montreal concert by newcomer Mura Masa. The young artist, who is barely 21 years old and whose album came out a mere two weeks ago, managed to draw in quite the crowd. The excitement was palpable as people waited restlessly for the show to begin. The […]
Comiccon Montréal 2017
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Now in Color: The Montreal Mural Festival
The Montreal Mural Festival is back in town. Now in its 5th year, the vibrant and inspiring street art festival takes place up and down Boulevard St Laurent over a period of 10 days from June 8th to 18th. More than 20 artists will be creating original artwork on a grand scale as many buildings […]
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: BIG BANG ERP
Big Bang ERP is one of many tech based companies that are setting up their home base here in District Centrale. They are not alone in DC, currently several ‘ERP’ companies are based in the area (ERP is an industry focused on designing software for companies who want to implement automated business management). Big Bang […]
Love is love: an exhibition by Jean Paul Gaultier
An inspiring morning at the love is love press release. Love is Love is a new installation to be exhibited exclusively at the Musee des Beaux-Arts de Montreal (MBAM), from the 27th May, until the 9th of October, 2017. The installation is a collaboration between French fashion icon, Jean Paul Gaultier and MBAM. I had the […]
DC Citizen: Glen Rotchin
The changing face of District Central The story of District Central is a real Canadian story. A DC citizen who knows more than most about the changes this neighborhood has undergone is building manager and author, Glen Rotchin. Glen represents the third generation of his family’s involvement with the neighborhood, an involvement that dates back […]
Mac Demarco at Métropolis: Bodysurfing, Beards and Booze
The Hipster King I was not sure I would be able to go and watch Mac Demarco because my kid’s school play was scheduled on the same evening which meant I would have to rush around as usual. But I’ve loved this guy, and all his albums, since the very beginning so I told myself […]
Top 10 takeouts in DC
Hangry [Han-gry] A state of displeasure caused by being hungry AF. DC can seem a bit deserted once 5pm rolls around. If you happen to be working late, you might think you are even at a loss for basic needs such as conversation, and food. Not true, my friends. Not true. Here is a quick […]
F.F.A.T SNAPS| WEEK 19 | Timeraiser150 Montreal
Timeraiser Montréal was an immersive evening concocted by Artbangbang. Held at the top of Place Ville-Marie, It brought together people from both the arts and business communities. The evening itself was centred around a silent auction which gathered the artwork of fifteen emerging artists and made them available through a unique form of gambling. Timeraiser […]