Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Another lovely Sunday in the Park
This time it was with the "Sheila Smith Quartet".
They played soft jazz sprinked with a little bit of folk music (Gordon Lightfoot) and although the mix sounds a little out of the ordinary, it worked.
The quartet consisted of a bass player, guitar player, drums and a female vocalist.
There were people of all ages and it almost felt like a private extension of the free concerts offered at the Montreal Jazz Festival.
Only 3 free concerts left for the summer.
Check it out!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Summer Concerts in Westmount Park
Two weeks ago I attended a free concert in Westmount Park. The group was "L'Ensemble du Carre St-Louis".
The trio entertained us on a beautiful summer's day with everything from Bach to the Beatles. It was truly a gift to be present.
Today, we will be treated to another free concert. This time it will be the "Sheila Smith Quartet" playing Jazz.
Concerts will be held every Sunday for the rest of the summer in Westmount Park at the Lagoon. In case of rain, the venues will be moved to Victoria Hall.
The trio entertained us on a beautiful summer's day with everything from Bach to the Beatles. It was truly a gift to be present.
Today, we will be treated to another free concert. This time it will be the "Sheila Smith Quartet" playing Jazz.
Concerts will be held every Sunday for the rest of the summer in Westmount Park at the Lagoon. In case of rain, the venues will be moved to Victoria Hall.
Local Rescue Organizations host Dog Speed Dating
This afternoon my dog Simba and I wandered over to Lafontaine park for a day of dog speed dating hosted by the SPCA and other well-known rescue organizations across Montreal.
This party was hosted to promote adoption from rescue sites. It was for people (and other dogs) to get a "hands on" experience with the dogs up for adoption.
The promoters were well organized and had big banners of the rescue sites. There were lots of photos and descriptors of dogs that were available. Informational items and freebies including dog cookies, t-shirts, promo items from the movie "Cats and Dogs" were present and they had very useful catagorized postcards with various dog related businesses on the back of them. Great idea! The volunteers were friendly and knowledgeable. Of course there was a huge water well for the thirsty pooches. The dogs were very well behaved and were well received by one and all.
The event was held at Parc Laontaine and the site was perfect as was the day. It was attended by people and furry friends of all ages. I believe this was a very successful event and I even overheard that two dogs were already reserved for adoption.
Way to go SPCA, Underdoggers and Gerdy's Rescue!
This party was hosted to promote adoption from rescue sites. It was for people (and other dogs) to get a "hands on" experience with the dogs up for adoption.
The promoters were well organized and had big banners of the rescue sites. There were lots of photos and descriptors of dogs that were available. Informational items and freebies including dog cookies, t-shirts, promo items from the movie "Cats and Dogs" were present and they had very useful catagorized postcards with various dog related businesses on the back of them. Great idea! The volunteers were friendly and knowledgeable. Of course there was a huge water well for the thirsty pooches. The dogs were very well behaved and were well received by one and all.
The event was held at Parc Laontaine and the site was perfect as was the day. It was attended by people and furry friends of all ages. I believe this was a very successful event and I even overheard that two dogs were already reserved for adoption.
Way to go SPCA, Underdoggers and Gerdy's Rescue!
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