Arts

Museums

Biosphère To Oct 31 "Rethinking Urban Transportation;" If there is no more oil and there are no more automobile manufacturers, how will we get around in Montréal? The industrial design students at Dawson College have responded to this question by proposing original sustainable transport modes. To Apr 30 "Tightly Knit;" This outdoor exhibit of giant photos commemorates this special year by revealing how amateur photographers see and experience nature. Visit it with a foot-rally! To Oct 31 "U-Turn - Toward Sustainable Transportation;" Occupying the greater part of the belvedere, this exhibit looks at the impact that personal vehicles have on the environment and public health, and at alternative forms of transportation. 160, chemin Tour-de-l'Isle, Île Sainte-Hélène.

Botanical Gardens To Oct 31 "The Tea Ritual;" Oolong, pu'erh, longjing, white tea... Come delight in the rituals surrounding the Chinese tea ceremony and enjoy some famous Chinese teas in enchanting surroundings. In the Chinese Garden. "Lacquer, Precious Resin;" Enter the fascinating world of this plant lacquer and admire a superb collection of pieces made by members of the Japan Urushi Art and Craft Association. In the Japanese Pavilion. "China: A World of Paper;" A fascinating exhibition and activities on the theme of calligraphy and the art of paper-cutting. In the Chinese Garden. "Paper Work;" An inspiring exhibition with creative workshops sure to enwrapture visitors of all ages. In the Treehouse. "Knowlege and the Know-How;"Guided tours, cultural activities, performances and Native handicraft demonstrations. In First Nations Garden. 4101 Sherbrooke E. (metro Pie-IX).

Canadian Centre for Architecture To Oct 17 "Iannis Xenakis: Composer, Architect, Visionary;" Drawings by avant garde composer and architect Iannis Xenakis. To Sep 06 "Other Space Odysseys" Presents three approaches to the idea of an adventurous journey that started 40 years ago after the mission to the moon in 1969. Works by Greg Lynn, Michael Maltzan and Alessandro Poli. To Oct 17 "Starting From... Windows" Explores the role of the window in architecture, calling attention to the potential of glass as a material for architectural construction and imagination. To Oct 31 Guided tours of the CCA Building and Garden on Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am. Exhibition tour of "Other Space Odysseys: Greg Lynn, Michael Maltzan, Alessandro Poli" from Wednesday to Sunday at 2pm. 1920 Baile.

Château Ramezay Museum To Sep 06 "Let's Eat! The Traditional Food of Quebec;" An appetizing look at the eating habits in Quebec. 280 Notre-Dame E.

McCord Museum To Oct 18 "After Notman;" Outdoor exhibition of photographs by William Notman and Andrzej Maciejewski. To Sep 06 "Being Irish O'Québec;" An exhibition on the integration of Irish immigrants and their contribution to the social, political and economic landscape of Québec, from the founding of New France to today. To Oct 11 "Dream Weavers - Costumes by Cirque du Soleil;" Discover the work of the designers and artisans whose creativity has defined this Quebec Company's international reputation. "Simply Montréal : Glimpses of a Unique City;" A permanent exhibition that immerses visitors of all ages in the rich and varied experience offered by our city. To May 15 "Wathahine - Photographs of Aboriginal Women by Nance Ackerman." 690 Sherbrooke W.

Mtl Museum of Fine Arts To Sep 19 "Drive End;" A collection of photographs by Martin Beauregard. "Global Warning: Scenes from a Planet under Pressure;" Permanent exhibit. To Aug 29 "Inspiria;" The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is presenting, in a premiere, a spectacular private collection of twenty exceptional pieces of jewellery, the fruit of a collaboration between the Cirque du Soleil and Boucheron, one of the most distinguished firms in the Place Vendôme, Paris. "Napoleon;" Permanent exhibit of works devoted to one of the most influential figures of the nineteenth century. "Pre-Columbian Art;" Permanent exhibit. To Sep 20 "Sacred Africa II;" Works from the Collections of Cirque du Soleil, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and Redpath Museum, McGill University. 48 objects, sculpture and masks – from the sub-Saharan region. To Jan 31 "Studio Glass;" One hundred glass sculptures from the Anna and Joe Mendel Collection. To Oct 21 "The Symbolist Muse: A Selection of Prints from the National Gallery of Canada;" The exhibition includes over fifty masterpieces, spectacular prints by such renowned and influential figures as Paul Gauguin, Odilon Redon, Édouard Vuillard, Maurice Denis, Edvard Munch, among others. To Nov 14 "The Tribe and the Hermit;" Exhibit of tent-chairs by Montreal designer Michel Rouleau in the Design Lab. Visitors are invited to try them out. To Aug 29 "We Want Miles;" Multimedia retrospective including musical excerpts, film and documentary clips, drawings by Miles Davis. 1379-1380 Sherbrooke W.

Musée d'art contemporain To Sep 06 "Art Videos;" Screening of the video "Ordinaire ou super : Regards sur Mies van der Rohe." Tue-Sun 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, Wed 6:30pm. Sept. 3: 5:30pm, 7:30pm. Sept. 6: 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm. To Oct 03 "Borduas: Les frontières de nos rêves ne sont plus les mêmes;" Featuring sixty or so works produced by Borduas between 1924 and 1960. "With Glass, Under Glass, Without Glass" showcases a dozen major works chosen from the Musée Collection and produced by nine artists. To Jun 30 "Les mercredis soir DeSerres;" Visit the museum free of charge from 5pm-9pm! Also take advantage of this opportunity to tour the exhibitions with a guide at 6:30pm. To Sep 06 "Yesterday’s Tomorrows;" An exhibition that brings together works by ten Canadian and international artists who examine Modernism. "Runa Islam;" Film works by Runa Islam. "Attaché;" Photographs by David K. Ross. To Sep 29 Projections Series: Music Video. 185 Ste-Catherine W.

Pointe-à-Callière ^ Aug 28 - Aug 29 "Budding Archaeologists;" Also as part of the 18th-Century Public Market, Budding Archaeologists is a unique opportunity for younger children to learn a little more about the archaeology profession. In the Museum’s discovery space, children take part in a simulated archaeological dig led by an archaeologist interpreter-guide. Sat 10:30am-6:30pm, Sun 10:30am-6pm. To Nov 14 "Easter Island, An Epic Voyage;" Inviting visitors to embark on a voyage to discover the fascinating history and culture of the Rapanui people. ^ Aug 28 - Aug 29 "The City Under the City – Looking for traces of Fort Ville-Marie;" Amid all the hustle and bustle of Pointe-à-Callière’s 18th-Century Public Market, the public can come meet and speak to archaeologists working with Pointe-à-Callière’s Archaeological Field School. They will tell you about the history of Montréal’s birthplace, as well as about their most recent discoveries. Sat 10:30 am-8pm, Sun 10:30am to 6pm. Free. To Aug 31 "The Fleur de Lis Tour;" By following the Fleur-de-Lis tour, parents and children can join together and set their own pace as they discover archaeological remains and artefacts at the Museum dating to the French period. The tour is offered throughout the month of August and is included in the price of admission to the Museum. "Where Montréal Was Born" takes visitors to the heart of an authentic archaeological site: the birthplace of Montreal. The unusual underground route covering six centuries of history, from the times when Natives camped here to the present day. 350 Place Royale, Old Mtl.

Redpath Museum To Oct 31 "Nature in Glass: The Blaschka Glass Models;" The Redpath Museum holds a suite of 27 Blaschka models, some of which are considered to be the oldest in North America. The Blaschkas were a father-and-son team of glass blowers who worked out of Dresden (in northern Germany) in the late 1800’s. Aug 29 "Spotlight on Biodiversity: Documentary Film Series;" Screening of the film "Baraka" at 3pm. No reservation necessary. $4 / $ 2 child includes muffin and a drink. 859 Sherbrooke W.