Place des Arts

Attache ta tuque! Prime Video Announces Its Slate of French-Language Titles and Quebec-Based Content at Prime Video Presents Quebec

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

"Today's event in Montreal showcased our continued investment in content for our customers in Quebec," said Magda Grace, head of Prime Video, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

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  • "Today's event in Montreal showcased our continued investment in content for our customers in Quebec," said Magda Grace, head of Prime Video, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
  • and are excited to launch a new reality show, a comedy special, sports documentaries, and our first Quebecois scripted dramas.
  • "Our upcoming slate features a breadth of Quebec storytelling with a mix of French- and English-language content.
  • At the event, Prime Video made a series of announcements, including:
    The second collaboration between Prime Video and Juste pour rire TV, the flagship comedy event, L'ultime gala is available now for Prime members.

French, a Language to Celebrate!

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

MONTRÉAL, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  From Friday, April 7 to September 4, 2023, Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal’s Archaeology and History Complex, will present French, a Language to Celebrate!, a unique experience of the world of Québec French. This exhibition also marks the 45th anniversary of the famous Charter of the French Language, or Bill 101, which helped French lay down solid roots in modern Québec society.

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  • In Québec, many people have fallen in love with French, a language that resonates and continues to be enriched through contact with diverse cultural communities.
  • The protection of the French language in Québec and the impact of different laws and events.
  • Characteristics of the French language in Québec, the variety of accents, diverse expressions, and its rich vocabulary.
  • An art installation will get people moving to the rhythm of songs that have put the French language on the international stage.

Dr. Jane Goodall Returns to Canada for In-Person Events in Montreal and Halifax

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

TORONTO, March 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada is pleased to announce that Dr. Jane Goodall will return to Canada for two live events in the spring of 2023, in Montreal and Halifax.

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  • TORONTO, March 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada is pleased to announce that Dr. Jane Goodall will return to Canada for two live events in the spring of 2023, in Montreal and Halifax.
  • Dr. Jane Goodall Returns to Canada for In-Person Events in Montreal and Halifax.
  • Dr. Goodall's Canadian appearances come at an important time for conservation in Canada, following a historic COP15 in Montreal, at which Canada restated its commitment to conserve 30% of marine and land areas by 2030.
  • "It's a very meaningful time to have Dr. Goodall back in Canada," says Bella Lam, CEO of the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada.

A new Daily tous les jours musical installation makes the cities of the world dance

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

Walk Walk Danceis a musical installation that allows you to play music with your feet (or wheels).

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  • Walk Walk Danceis a musical installation that allows you to play music with your feet (or wheels).
  • We wanted to create an opportunity to meet each other and reclaim our cities, no matter where we live, " says Mouna Andraos, co-founder of Daily tous les jours.
  • Accessible to an audience of all ages, Walk Walk Dance is a series of musical lines drawn on the floor.
  • The purpose of this project is to surprise people by creating spontaneous moments of joy, safely, "adds Melissa Mongiat, co-founder of Daily tous les jours.

ENGIE Services Takes the Stage at Place des Arts

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

Covering more than 1.2million square feet, Place des Arts is the largest performing arts complex in Canada and one of the largest in the Americas.

Key Points: 
  • Covering more than 1.2million square feet, Place des Arts is the largest performing arts complex in Canada and one of the largest in the Americas.
  • The mandate comprises all facilities located in the Place des Arts downtown block, including the five performance halls and the Muse dart contemporain (MAC).
  • ENGIE Services Inc. is a provider of intelligent, sustainable and energy-efficient facility management solutions for private and public sector customers across North America.
  • ENGIE Services is part of the ENGIE group which, for more than fifty years, has been involved in the technical operation and maintenance of historic buildings and prestigious, specialized facilities throughout the world.