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Noël dans le parc |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 2009 Various locations, Montréal
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The weekends don’t get much more festive! Concerts, elaborate light displays and lively street performers. Two locations: Lahaie Park (corner of blvd St-Laurent and blvd St-Joseph) and Faubourgs Park (corner of ave de Lorimier and rue Ontario). |
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Salon des métiers d’art du Québec |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 4 - December 22, 2009 800, rue De La Gauchetière ouest Place Bonaventure Exhibition Halls, Montréal H2Y 1H2 514-861-2787
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The perfect place to pick up something unique for that hard-to-shop-for person on your holiday gift list. More than 450 exhibitors present their finest arts and crafts, from jewelry and sculpture to teapots and handmade paper. |
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So You Think You Can Dance Canada |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 19, 2009 250 boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel, Montréal G1L 5A7
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Boogy into the Colisée Pepsi and join Amy, Austin, Cody, Emanuel, Everett, Jayme Rae, Kim, Melanie, Tara-Jean and Vincent on their coast-to-coast "So You Think You Can Dance" tour this December. Each of the dancers showcases their awe-inspiring talents with unbelievable routines, a must-see for couples and families alike. |
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Montreal International Auto Show |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
January 16 - January 25, 2010 159, rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, Montréal H2Z 1H2 514-871-8122 FAX: 514-871-9389
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The internationally-acclaimed Montreal Auto Show is a 10-day event for auto and non-auto enthusiasts alike. The event showcases the newest automobiles and innovative changes to the car industry. Pop open the hood to get a glimpse of the perfect craftsmanship, or sit in the driver's seat and imagine yourself behind the wheel of one of the many automobiles on display. |
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Fête de Neiges |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
January 26 - February 10, 2010 Notre-Dame Sainte-Hélène Island, Montréal 514-872-6120 FAX: 514-872-5691
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This winter festival, held for the past 25 years, takes place at the end of January and beginning of February and lasts for three weekends. Very popular with local Montréalers, the event draws over 100,000 attendees each year for snow castle building, ice sculpture contests and family skating parties. Make sure to dress warmly for this event. Some activities are cash only. |
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Michel and Ti-Jean |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 2 - March 7, 2010 453 St. François-Xavier, Montréal H2Y 2T1 514-288-316
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Catch a rare glimpse into the world of Northern Literature with this captivating play. Author Michel Tremblay has just finished his first book and travels to St. Petersburg, Florida to meet his favourite writer, Jack Kerouac. Soon after meeting, the two lose themselves in conversation about their Quebecois heritage, the art of writing and a myriad of other topics that leave audiences feeling entertained and educated about the philosophy of literature. |
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John Mayer |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 17, 2010 1260 Rue de la Gauchetière, Montréal H3B 5E8 514-932-2582
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Grammy-winning artist John Mayer takes the stage at the Bell Centre on February 17th to once again win the hearts of the crowds in Montreal. His new release, Battle Studies, will be highlighted along with old favorites like "Your Body is a Wonderland" and "Gravity". Make plans to come experience Mayer's heartfelt ballads and catchy lyrics in Montréal. |
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Cottage and Country Homes Show |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 18 - February 21, 2010 4545 Avenue Pierre-de-Coubertin, Montréal H1V 1A1
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The Cottage and Country Homes Show in Montreal offers everything homeowners and potential homeowners could ever want. The four-day event features hundreds of exhibits from construction to renovation to interior design to new products and services. Take a look into your dream summer cottage or learn new ways to decorate your home. This Montreal event also features actual homes and cottages that visitors can walk through on the showroom floor. |
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Le festival Montréal en lumière |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 18 - February 28, 2010 Various locations, Montréal
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Just when the winter doldrums seem like they’re here to stay – that’s when the perfectly timed Le festival Montréal en lumière is scheduled. Among the many individual events are wine and food tastings, art exhibits, concerts and theatre shows. At the Hydro-Québec Celebration of Light, you can sit around a bonfire sipping hot cocoa and watching strolling entertainers or a fireworks display. It all keeps the downtown area bustling and cheerful. Some events are free; many performances are ticketed. |
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Wilco |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 27, 2010
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Join the members of the alternative rock band Wilco for a night of talented tunes, fantastic fun and a rockin' good time. Appreciate the experimental elements of the band's music while you feel the excitement radiating from the stage. Wilco has released six successful studio albums, a live album and two tribute albums since their inception. |
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