Happy Mother's Day!
- The WASM Blog
- May 10
- 3 min read
Brunch and afternoon tea:
Every Sunday, the Burgundy Lion offers you an opportunity to experience a traditional British Roast.
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Gryphon d’Or Tearoom
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Mother's day artisan market @Montreal Art Center and Museum
Sunday / Dimanche 11:00am - 4:00pm, Montreal Art Center, 1844 Rue William, Montréal, QC H3J 1R5
Shop at our Mother's Day Artisan Market, where local artisans showcase their one-of-a-kind creations, offering a perfect opportunity to treat yourself or find a thoughtful, unique gift for your loved ones. From handmade jewelry to custom home décor, artisanal foods, and more, there's something for everyone.
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Events:
At the McCord:
The Centre culturel afro-canadien de Montreal (CCAM) is inviting the public to an exciting lineup of activities — The Bal Afrikana Experience: an immersive day at the McCord Stewart Museum, celebrating the richness, creativity, and bold spirit of Black cultures, taking place on May 17. Space is limited, Reservations recommended
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NDG Porchfest is back!
Artwork by Sara Mizannojehdehi
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Concordia event - Breaking the Silence: Menopause and Women's Health in the Workplace
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 6 – 8 p.m.
Grey Nuns Building (GN), Room E 104, 1190 Guy St., Montreal
Info and registration: Concordia University
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NDG Art-Hop 2025 - The NDG ART HOP mission is to showcase talented NDG artists (amateur and professional) highlighting the important role and impact that art has as a unifying force in the community:
Find all the info here: NDG ART HOP
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Plongez dans la chorégraphie de Don Quixote avec cet extrait de répétitions. Un pas de deux captivant entre Kitri et Basilio, où le rêve, la romance et une touche de fantaisie se rencontrent.
Marina Villanueva aux commandes de Don Quixote | Une plongée dans les coulisses | Les Grands Ballets
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The Seven Wonders of the World travel guide: A bucket list for ancient travellers. 'It feels to me that wonder can be a catalyst for caring,' says the historian and author.
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The book:
Award-winning historian Bettany Hughes uncovers archaeological discoveries and brings monuments back to life in her book, The Seven Wonders of the World. 'I’m very lucky to be telling their story and you have to do it in a respectful way.' (Penguin Random House Canada/Weidenfeld & Nicolson Publishing)
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There’s a museum for that – read on!
Many more stories here from Atlas Obscura:
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Awards in music:
The 2025 Pulitzer Prize in music - Sky Islands, by Susie Ibarra
Premiered on July 18, 2024, at the Asia Society, New York, N.Y., a work about ecosystems and biodiversity, that challenges the notion of the compositional voice by interweaving the profound musicianship and improvisational skills of a soloist as a creative tool.
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Elton John - Fifteenth Laureate of the Glenn Gould Prize.
One of the most iconic and influential musicians of all time, Sir Elton John has not only redefined modern music but has also leveraged his influence to effect profound change in the world.
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Artists to check out:
Alex Eckman-Lawn is an artist based in Philadelphia who holds a BFA in Illustration from the University of the Arts. His visual work spans comic books, album and book covers, music videos, T-shirts, and gig posters. Alongside his commercial projects, he is known for intricate, multi-layered paper collages—hand-cut constructions that incorporate both his original digital paintings and imagery drawn from vintage medical texts. Each layer is physically spaced to create a visceral sense of depth, inviting viewers into densely layered visual worlds.
Passage
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Just one day of observing light dancing on the water surface from the same location on the shore of Six Mile Lake. It is a celebration of quiet moments of gratitude and communion with nature.
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Caragh Thuring - photographed by Alison Goldfrapp
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