Open City

Lectures

Artist's Talk Nov 05 As part of DHC/ART’s new education initiative, Canadian artist Kelly Mark will be giving an 8-hour long artist talk based around the idea of “time for survival.” 9am and again at 7pm for “meet the artist” period. DHC/ART Foundation for Contemporary Art 451 St-Jean (corner Notre-Dame, Old Montreal). (514) 866-6767

Dr. Claudia Kinmonth Nov 11 A public lecture on “Irish Farmhouse Interiors Through Artists’ Eyes: Genre Painting as Evidence for 19th Century Material Culture” in room H-1220, 8:30pm, free. Hall Building, Concordia University 1455 de Maisonneuve W., corner Bishop.

Joe King Nov 06 Discussing his book, The Jewish Contribution to the Modern World. 10am, free. Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors 5700 Westbury Avenue

Open Minds Across Canada - Mental Health Symposium Nov 07 Presentations on ADHD, anxiety, depression and addiction. 9:30am, free. Osler Ampitheatre, Montreal General Hospital 1650 Cedar Ave.

Remembering both November 11ths Nov 10 For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, on the eve of Remembrance Day, Desmond Morton, McGill University emeritus professor of history, gives a talk entitled "Remembering both November 11ths". Everyone is welcome and coffee served. 12:30pm. Free admission; donations invited. Atwater Library 1200 Atwater, Westmount.

Saturday Science Circus Nov 07 McGill neuroscientist - and former magician - Dr. Amir Raz (Canada Research Chair in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Attention) demystifies the potential of suggestion and hypnosis in helping us understand brain function, consciousness and how attention influences our actions and thoughts. Also, check out some quirky science demonstrations by students scientists in the Redpath Museum Club. 1pm-4pm, free. Appropriate for all ages. Wong Building, 3610 University.

Selling Out: Public Health Prostitution and the AIDS Industry Nov 05 The 2009-2010 Concordia University Community Lecture Series on HIV/AIDS is pleased to present: Dr. Elizabeth Pisani. 6pm, free. 1455 de Maisonneuve W. H-110.

Stephen Jarislowsky: My Personal Journey through Life from Berlin to Montreal Nov 08 One of Canada’s leading entrepreneurs and financiers, well-known personality on television and radio, a graduate of three Ivy League Universities, and recipient of many Honorary Doctorates. 9:30am, $10. Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom 4100 Sherbrooke W., Westmount.