Fire Victim Benefit Concert
Was at the Fundraising concert at the Crowley Arts Centre today. Stayed for the first 5 acts, all of whom were very good. Hopefully this event will raise some money
Community
Verduners Helping Local Fire Victims
Terrible fire the other night left some families out in the cold, some losing most of their stuff. But Verduner’s have responded quickly and generously by giving many needed items
Peace On Earth
I want to wish all my friends a very happy holiday season. I know some of you have suffered great loss this past year, or have had some personal crap
Happy Holidays! – Jam Report #8
All I can is WOW! What an amazing 8 week run this has been! People said a live music venue in Verdun was needed and I think we proved them
Mandolins and Traditions – Jam Report #7
Another great night at the Jam! I would like to mention the importance of community, that feeling of belonging to some kind of evolving open cohabitation in the ‘hood, up
Energy – Jam Report #6
One thing no one is going to accuse Verdun of being is a hotbed of live music, for the most part it’s non existent. But things are changing. There is
Special Event – Jam Report #5
Overflowing house Friday night as a bunch of things were happening as well as the Jam. Politicians came by, lots of artists were networking, Rocky Mt Lo led a ribbon
Jam at Cafe Kali in Verdun
Last night was our 2nd edition of the Jam and it was a truly good time. The musicians work very well together, the people love the casual environment and it…
Verdun Waterfront (East Side)
Took a stroll along the waterfront a few weeks ago. The beach is going to be built behind the Auditorium so I though that would be a good starting point.…
A few thoughts on empathy in human beings, and other living creatures
Empathy is natural in human beings, as Jeremy Rifkin has pointed out – and with strong backing by recent scientific findings. Some human beings have more and some less; and…
View of Verdun
Taken from a window on the fifth floor at City Hall.
View of Verdun
Taken from a window on the fifth floor at City Hall.
Forget it, Neath, it’s Turcot…
Been having a kind of film noir week so the other day I decided to return to Turcot Yards for the first time in years. It started raining when I…
Forget it, Neath, it’s Turcot…
Been having a kind of film noir week so the other day I decided to return to Turcot Yards for the first time in years. It started raining when I…
Symposium d’Arts Interculturels S.A.I. Part 1
From the Facebook page. “Taking “traditional culture” as its theme, this 1st edition of Verdun’s “Intercultural Arts Symposium” (SAI) will explore the role of traditional art in Montreal communities. This…
Symposium d’Arts Interculturels S.A.I. Part 1
From the Facebook page. “Taking “traditional culture” as its theme, this 1st edition of Verdun’s “Intercultural Arts Symposium” (SAI) will explore the role of traditional art in Montreal communities. This…
Bob Dylan, Hiroshima, Great Balls of Fire
From an article at CommonDreams. “What gets in your blood?” the editor asked. “The whole culture,” Dylan answered. What do you mean? What are you saying? the editor asked. He…
Bob Dylan, Hiroshima, Great Balls of Fire
From an article at CommonDreams. “What gets in your blood?” the editor asked. “The whole culture,” Dylan answered. What do you mean? What are you saying? the editor asked. He…
What Is Wrong With Canadians?
Meet Dean A. Del Mastro. Yep, that is good old Dean being escorted to prison. From Wiki – Dean A. Del Mastro (born August 16, 1970) is a former Canadian…
What Is Wrong With Canadians?
Meet Dean A. Del Mastro. Yep, that is good old Dean being escorted to prison. From Wiki – Dean A. Del Mastro (born August 16, 1970) is a former Canadian…