Activities March 2012

 Week from 1st to the 3rd

1 Thursday    Le Plateau The Plateau was formerly a working-class neighbourhood, with the Eastern part being largely Québécois, and the Western part largely Jewish. The neighbourhood was the childhood home of Quebec writers Michel Tremblay and Mordecai Richler and both have set many stories in the Plateau of the 1950s and 60s. The Plateau is characterized by brightly-coloured houses, cafés, book shops, and a laissez-faire attitude. It's the location of some famous attractions on Saint Laurent Boulevard, including Schwartz's Deli (famous for its Montreal smoked meat, and a weekend street fair during the summer that sees extremely crowded streets. In 1997, Utne Reader rated it one of the 15 "hippest" neighbourhoods in North America. In the 1980s, the area's bohemian aura and proximity to McGill University attracted gentrification. As rents increased, many of its traditional residents and businesses were dispersed to other parts of the city. For example, a historic local grocer, Warshaw, has recently been replaced by a Pharmaprix. The neighbourhood continues to gentrify, and it is now home to many upscale restaurants and nightclubs, and any number of trendy clothing stores have their place along this strip of St-Laurent and St-Denis.  2 Friday Friday Party  3 Saturday David's Party  4 Sunday  5 Monday Museum Montréal has a wide variety of museums and they are often located surprisingly close to one another. To help you get to know them better, the BMMD has mapped out seven museum routes. The suggested itineraries have been designed to include other attractions in the vicinity, such as monuments and buildings of particular architectural interest. We believe these cultural strolls through Montréal will be a pleasant and innovative way to see the city from a whole new angle! The BMMD has also developed three thematic virtual tours for you to discover the richness of the varied collections of Aboriginal objects and works of art of our museums – including pieces on exhibit as well as from museum storehouses. 6 Tuesday Conversation Workshop 7  Wednesday Skate Mont Royal The artificial skating rink located near the Lac aux Castors pavilion will remain open and maintained, and the inner-tubes for sliding in the reserved lanes will be available for rent until March 11, 2012 (depending on snow conditions). Skating rink: From Sunday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 8 Thursday Glissade sur Chambre a mont Royal Strap on a pair of snowshoes and follow our guide along the mountain’s forested trails on the lookout for animal tracks and bird songs. Snowshoeing is followed by a complimentary hot cocoa at Maison Smith (1260 Chemin Remembrance) and inner-tubing on the hill near Lac aux Castors for the rest of the afternoon. Guided walk from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., followed by inner-tubing Package price for 1 parent and 1 child: $25; 2nd parent: $10; each additional child: $8 (4 children max. per adult). Reservations required: 514 843-8240, ext. 0. 9 Friday Party 10 Saturday Party 11 Sunday Botanic Garden The Botanical Garden is known as one of the world's finest, with some thirty thematic gardens, 10 exhibition greenhouses and a vast arboretum. Its gardens form a delightful oasis of peace at any time of year, right in the heart of Montréal. http://www.museesmontreal.org 12 Monday Take a walk at Mont Royal If you love skating and can't wait to enjoy your favourite activity, you should know that you can skate year round in Montréal, rain or shine! For an original getaway with your family or friends, Atrium Le 1000 de la Gauchetière invites you to lace up your skates and glide to the beat of lively music in a spectacular setting. 13 Tuesday Ban Scotia Cinema Metro McGill  http://www.cineplex.com 14  Wednesday Swimming at l'Acuadome LaSalle The Aquadome is an indoor family aquatics center located in Lasalle. It has a special section for small children with a large fountain and small slide. For older children and adults there is also a deep pool where you could swim laps or have fun with the different water toys. Huge windows make it really nice and sunny and very pleasant. Address: 1411 rue Lapierre, Lasalle, QC Price: ·      3 and under: $1.50 ·      4-16: $2.50 ·     17-54: $3.50 ·      55 +: $2.50 ·      ***Reduced rates for holders of the Lasalle Access card Hours: ·      Mon - Fri: 10:30 am - 8:25 pm ·      Sat - Sun: 12:00 pm - 6:55 pm Website: http://www.aquadome-lasalle.com/ 15 Thursday Dinner Inter Pub 16 Friday Party 17 Saturday Party 18 Sunday Saint Patricks Parade Saint Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland. St Patrick is credited with bringing christianity to Ireland. Most of what is known about him comes from his two works; the Confessio, a spiritual autobiography, and his Epistola, a denunciation of British mistreatment of Irish christians. Saint Patrick described himself as a "most humble-minded man, pouring forth a continuous paean of thanks to his Maker for having chosen him as the instrument whereby multitudes who had worshipped idols and unclean things had become the people of God."  19 Monday Skate Atrium Le 1000 If you love skating and can't wait to enjoy your favourite activity, you should know that you can skate year round in Montréal, rain or shine! For an original getaway with your family or friends, Atrium Le 1000 de la Gauchetière invites you to lace up your skates and glide to the beat of lively music in a spectacular setting. 20 Tuesday Photo taking contest at the Old Port Street photography uses the techniques of straight photography in that it shows a pure vision of something, like holding up a mirror to society. Street photography often tends to be ironic and can be distanced from its subject matter, and often concentrates on a single human moment, caught at a decisive or poignant moment. Come and be part of the Street Photograph Contest. The 5 best pictures will be shown at Miilas living room http://www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca 21Wednesday Musee des Beaux Arts Montréal's Museum of Fine Arts is the city's most prominent museum, opened in 1912 in Canada's first building designed specifically for the visual arts. The original neoclassical pavilion is on the north side of Sherbrooke, with a striking annex built in 1991 directly across the street. The annex tripled exhibition space, adding sub-street-level floors and underground galleries that connect to the old building. Art on display is dramatically mounted, carefully lit, and diligently explained in both French and English. Read more: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/montreal/A20246.html#ixzz1oBkoNqsv. http://www.museesmontreal.org  Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal 1380 Sherbrooke Rue O Montreal, Québec H3G 1J5, Canada (514) 285-1600 22 Thursday Pot Luck A potluck is a gathering of people where each person or group of people contributes a dish of food prepared by the person or the group of people, to be shared among the group. 23 Friday Party                                    24 Saturday Trip 25 Sunday Trip 26 Monday Biodome The Biodôme is a unique museum of the environment. Live collections with more than 4,800 animals of 230 species and 750 plants species in four ecosystems from the Americas, each with a different climate… all under one roof! http://www.museesmontreal.org 27 Tuesday Saint Joseph Oratory The Museum of the Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is mainly dedicated to Christian art. Exhibits allow visitors to discover the religious and artistic heritage of Quebec and elsewhere, including through a large collection of nativity scenes from across the world. http://www.museesmontreal.org 28 Wednesday Biosphere The Biosphère features exhibitions and activities which are entertaining and educational to better understand major environmental issues related to water, air, climate change, the sustainable development and responsible consumption. http://www.museesmontreal.org 29 Thursday 30 Friday 31 Saturday Cabane a sucre A Traditional Sugar Shack Experience Let's face it, the real sugaring off happens outside Montreal, in the 200 or so sugar shacks spread over the province of Quebec. From sleigh rides to learning how maple syrup is made to checking out sugar shack mini-farms, there's plenty to do before stuffing up on the pièce de résistance, the all-you-can-eat maple-drenched dinner.According to the Quebec Federation of Maple Syrup Producers, 77% of the world's maple syrup is produced right here, in the province of Quebec. And a sizeable chunk of Quebec's maple products are gobbled up right here, in Montreal. In fact, the province of Quebec consumes more maple products per capita than anywhere else in the world. And to anyone who has ever tasted sweet maple sap in its many forms, can you honestly blame us?

March Concerts and Shows

LE RENDEZ-VOUS DES MAÎTRES - TENNIS

Who	Le Rendez-vous des Maitres-Tennis
When	Friday, March 02, 201                                                 Doors 6:30 pm - Show: 7:30 pm
Where	Bell Centre, Montreal.
Other Info	Tickets On Sale Now $29.50 to $293.50

    

DISNEY ON ICE: DARE TO DREAM

Who	Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream
When	EVENTS SCHEDULE Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. March 7 March 8 March 9 March 10 March 11 11h French French French 15h French French French French English 19h French English French French Doors 10:00 am - Show: 11:00 am Doors 2:00 pm - Show: 3:00 pm Doors 6:00 pm - Show: 7:00 pm
Where	Bell Centre, Montreal.
Other Info	Tickets On Sale Now $98.45 / $63.45 / $42.95 / $37.95 / $30.45 / $25.45 Group Tickets Available / 514.925.2561 or 1-866-365-7469

Professional Bull Riders

Who	Professional Bull Riders
When	Saturday 31 mars 2012                                       Doors open at 18h30 - Show starts at: 19h30
Where	Bell Centre, Montreal.
Other Info	Tickets from 87,50 $ / 67,50 $ / 57,50 $/ 44,50 $ / 29,50 $



Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour

Who	Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour
When	20-21-22 mars 2012 | 6-7 jui. 2012                        Doors open at 19h00 - Show starts at: 20h00
Where	Bell Centre, Montreal.
Other Info	The Cirque du Soleil is presenting his new show called "Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour" at the Bell Center this month. It is a great opportunity to go and see the most spectacular circus in the world Tickets from: 61 $ à 196,50 $

    

WWE

Who	WWE
When	Friday 16 mars 2012                                                               Doors open 18h30 - Show: 19h30
Where	Bell Centre, Montreal.
Other Info	Tickets from: 92,25 $ / 69,50 $ / 60,25 $ / 46,75 $ / 35,50 $ 4 TITLE MATCHES IN THE SAME NIGHT! CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler - WWE Championship Match - John Cena vs. Kane - Last Man Standing Match - Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan vs. The Big Show - Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Championship - Chris Jericho vs. Kofi Kingston Plus All your Favorite WWE SUPERSTARS Including: The Miz R Truth Zack Ryder Jack Swagger Santino Marella Kelly Kelly Natalya and many more! *Card is subject to change*

     

Bal en Blanc 2012

Who	Bal en Blanc 2012 (18th Edition)
When	Apr 8th 2012                                                                                                               9:00pm - 18+
Where	Palais des Congres 1001, place Jean-Paul Riopelle Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2Z 1M2 1 800 268-8122 (Canada, USA)
Other Info	Bal en Blanc 2012 (The 18th Edition), will be held at the Palais des Congres in Montreal on Sunday, April 8th 2012. Bal en Blanc 2012 Tickets On sale at www.balenblanc.com starting on Jan. 14th 2012 at Noon Early Bird - $95 First 1000 Tickets - $95 Next Tickets - $117 VIP Tickets: $42 (on top of your regular ticket) DJ Lineup & Time slots Trance Room (Final Lineup) Insomnia Omar El Gamal Beat Service Jochen Miller Armin van Buuren Markus Schulz (Unicorn Slayer) Ferry Corsten Ben Gold House Room Danny Tenaglia (5 hour closing set) Steve Angello Fedde Le Grand Live Performance Nadia Ali more to be announced... Info will be updated here regularly. Event Flyer Chaque printemps, la Semaine Bal en Blanc poursuit sa quête de la fête parfaite dans la ville de Montréal. Les festivités nocturnes se déroulent du Jeudi au Lundi de Pâques se présentant sous-forme de cinq soirées placées sous le signe de la musique électronique, couronnées par le point culminant de la célébration, le Bal en Blanc.