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SUMMARY:Off-Imagination – Breakfast with Lauren Groff
DESCRIPTION:Off-Imagination – Breakfast with Lauren Groff\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: April 13\, 2025\nTime: 10:30 – 11:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Off-Imagination event is offered in partnership with Éditions Alto. \n  \nEnjoy a presentation with author Lauren Groff\, with some pastries and hot drinks\, in this Off-Imagination event! \n  \nThe Author \nLauren Groff is a three-time National Book Award finalist and the New York Times bestselling author of the novels The Monsters of Templeton\, Arcadia\, Fates and Furies\, Matrix\, and The Vaster Wilds\, and the celebrated short story collections Delicate Edible Birds and Florida. She has won the Story Prize and the Joyce Carol Oates Prize\, and has been a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. In 2024 she was named one of the “TIME 100 most influential people.” Groff ’s work regularly appears in The New Yorker\, The Atlantic\, and elsewhere. Her work has been translated into thirty-six languages. She lives in Gainesville\, Florida\, where she and her husband run an independent bookstore\, The Lynx. \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/off-imagination-breakfast-with-lauren-groff/
CATEGORIES:Morrin Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250412T210000
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SUMMARY:Beethoven and Romanticism
DESCRIPTION:This special concert on the theme of Romanticism invites the audience members to discover two magnificent and historical spaces at the Morrin Centre as well as chamber music works composed by Beethoven\, Schubert\, and Ravel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 12\, 7 p.m. \nThis special concert on the theme of Romanticism invites the audience members to discover two magnificent and historical spaces at the Morrin Centre as well as chamber music works composed by Beethoven\, Schubert\, and Ravel. \nThe evening program will be presented in three parts and will feature 16 musicians of the Orchestre symphonique de Québec who will take turns performing in different chamber music ensemble combinations. \nWhile a string trio will play in the Library\, a septet will play in the College Hall\, thus dividing the audience in two. Two texts from Quebec and Canadian poets will be read by actor Maureen Roberge. After the first part\, every artist and audience member will meet in the College Hall where the evening will continue with performances by an octet\, quartet\, and septet\, and the reading of Beethoven’s touching Letter to the Immortal Beloved (Brief an die Unsterbliche Geliebte\, 1812). To round off the evening\, the audience will once again be divided between the two spaces to listen to the other of the two programs performed at the beginning: the trio in the Library or the septet in College Hall. \nDuring the evening\, music director Clemens Schuldt will address the audience and present the theme of romanticism in Beethoven’s works. \nPLEASE NOTE: The audience will not be seated during the concert in the Library\, and will need to stay standing during this part of the performance (20 minutes). \nARTISTS \nMaureen Roberge\, actor\nClemens Schuldt\, music director\nCatherine Dallaire\, violin\nJulie Tanguay\, violin\nCaroline Béchard\, violin\nAnne-Sophie Paquet\, violin\nFrank Perron\, viola\nMary-Kathryn Stevens\, viola\nÉtienne Chénard\, viola\nBlair Lofgren\, cello\nRyan Molzan\, cello\nCarmen Bruno\, cello\nJean Michon\, double bass\nJacinthe Forand\, flute\nStéphane Fontaine\, clarinet\nMarlène Ngalissamy\, bassoon\nMikhailo Babiak\, French horn\nThomas Zimmer\, harp \n  \nPROGRAM \nBeethoven: Serenade in D major for String Trio\, Op.8\, Marcia\nReading: Soir d’hiver by Nelligan (in French)\nBeethoven: String Trio in E-flat major\, Op.3\, Adagio\nReading: After Rain by Lampman (in English)\nBeethoven: Serenade in D major for String Trio\, Op.8\, Allegretto alla polacca\n—\nBeethoven: Septet Op.20\, Adagio et Scherzo\n—\nSchubert: Octet in F major\, D.803\, Allegro Vivace – Trio\nReading: Letter to the Immortal Beloved by Beethoven\nBeethoven: String Quartet Op.59 No.1\, Adagio molto e mesto\nRavel: Introduction et Allegro \nTo learn more about the Orchestre symphonique de Québec and the Festival Beethoven\, click here.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/beethoven-and-romanticism/
CATEGORIES:Morrin Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250411T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250411T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
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SUMMARY:Off-Imagination – Pistes Poétiques & Sonic Chambers
DESCRIPTION:Off-Imagination – Pistes Poétiques & Sonic Chambers\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:April 11\, 2025\nTime: 18:30 – 21:00\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Off-Imagination event is offered in partnership with Rhizome. \nVoicing 101 (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.) \nLooking to pick up some tips about reading your work in public? This practice-based one-hour workshop will present some of the basics and help you to explore your voice: learn about volume\, dynamics\, timing; how to warm up your voice; and how to explore different ways that your unique voice can embody texts. No previous public reading experience required. Simply come prepared to have fun and explore vocalizing work with others. \nIn English and French. Limited spaces available. \n  \n—————— \n  \nPistes poétiques & Sonic Chambers (8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) \nA bilingual sonic performance of excerpts from two recent works by Oana Avasilichioaei—Chambersonic (Talonbooks\, 2024) and Huit pistes (Le Noroît\, 2024)—that explores poetic creation and mechanical\, vocal\, and electronic sound. \n  \n—————— \n  \nOana Avasilichioaei (www.oanalab.com) interweaves sound\, poetry\, performance\, and translation to expand and trouble ideas of language\, histories\, polyphonic structures\, and borders of listening. She has created many performance/sound works that mix electronics\, ambient textures\, noise\, and vocal play\, published seven collections of poetry hybrids\, including most recently Chambersonic (Talonbooks\, 2024)\, award-nominated Eight Track (Talonbooks\, 2019)\, and Limbinal (Talonbooks\, 2015)\, and written a libretto for a one-act opera\, Cells of Wind (FAWN Chamber Collective\, 2022–24). Based in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal\, she was an artist-in-residence at Simon Fraser University (Vancouver\, 2018)\, OBORO (Montreal\, 2021)\, and Rhizome (Quebec City\, 2024). \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/off-imagination-pistes-poetiques-sonic-chambers/
CATEGORIES:Morrin Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250411T140000
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SUMMARY:Out & About: National Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming Activities – Stay Tuned! \nExciting outings and events are on the way! The time and activities will be determined soon\, so keep an eye out for updates. We can’t wait to share new experiences with you. \nStay tuned for more details! \nLet me know if you’d like any adjustments!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-national-assembly/
LOCATION:National Assembly of Quebec\, 1150\, avenue Honoré-Mercier\, 1045 Rue des Parlementaires\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1A 1A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities for Seniors
ORGANIZER;CN="Ariel Blouin":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
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SUMMARY:Off-Imagination – Aimee Wall in Translation
DESCRIPTION:Off-Imagination – Aimee Wall in Translation\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: April 10\, 2025\nTime: 19:30 – 20:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Off-Imagination event is presented in partnership with Éditions Perce-Neige. \nEnjoy a discussion between Aimee Wall\, author of We\, Jane\, and her two French translators\, Geneviève Robichaud and Danielle LeBlanc\, in this Off-Imagination event! \n  \nThe Author \nAimee Wall is a writer and translator originally from Newfoundland. Her essays\, short fiction\, and criticism have appeared in numerous publications\, including Maisonneuve\, Matrix Magazine\, The Montreal Review of Books\, and Lemon Hound. Wall’s translations include Vickie Gendreau’s novels Testament (2016) and Drama Queens (2019)\, as well as Jean-Philippe Baril Guérard’s novel Sports and Pastimes (2017). Her acclaimed debut novel\, We\, Jane\, was nominated for nine literary prizes\, including the Amazon Canada First Novel Award\, the BMO Winterset Award\, the ReLit Award for Fiction\, and the Scotiabank Giller Prize. Wall lives in Montreal. \n  \nThe French Translators \nGeneviève Robichaud was born in Moncton and lives in Sackville. Her research and writings focus on translation as a poetic art. With Erin Wunker and Sina Queyras\, she is co-editor of Avant Desire: A Nicole Brossard Reader (Coach House Books\, 2020). She is also the author of a chapbook\, titled Exit Text (Anstruther Press\, 2016)\, and of a book on the poetry of translation\, published by McGill-Queen’s University Press. She is a postdoctorate intern at the Institut d’études acadiennes de l’Université de Moncton. \n  \nDanielle LeBlanc was born and still lives in Moncton\, on unceeded Mi’kmaq territory. After managing the Frye Festival from 2010 to 2017\, she went back to school and completed a doctorate on minority translation in the acadian context at Trinity College Dublin. She continues to work in the literary and cultural fields in the Atlantic. Some of her translations were published in Cadence : Voix féminines / Female Voices (Frog Hollow Press\, 2020). \nHost: Julia Caron\, CBC Québec \n\n\n\n \nPhoto Credit: Richmond Lam
URL:https://veq.ca/event/off-imagination-aimee-wall-in-translation/
CATEGORIES:Morrin Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T190000
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SUMMARY:"Let's Play!" (N.p. Game Nights/Shannon)
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for laughs and “LET’S PLAY!” We have lots of fun and engaging board and card games: the classics\, the new and the others! Bring your own game if you wish! Open to all – adults and families.  Activity is free  and lights snacks/finger foods will be offered.  \nRegistration – Please contact Dominique Paddack at VEQ (Shannon Office) 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/lets-play-n-p-game-nights-shannon/
LOCATION:VEQ Community Space\, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier\, Suite 109\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G3S 1N5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250409T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250409T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250422T192239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T150007Z
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SUMMARY:Local Vocals
DESCRIPTION:Local Vocals Singing Ensemble – Join Us!Wednesdays | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PMTBD \nDo you love singing and learning new songs? Join the Local Vocals\, an English-language singing ensemble led by Choir Director Katharina Urbschat.We sing a vibrant mix of folk\, pop\, and classical songs—mainly in English\, with occasional tunes in German\, French\, and Latin. \nWhether you’re a seasoned singer or just starting\, you’re welcome to join us for musical fun and vocal exploration! \nFor more info\, contact: K.Urbschat@gmail.com
URL:https://veq.ca/event/local-vocals-2/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Art Room – Jeffery Hale Pavillion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
ORGANIZER;CN="Katharina Urbschat":MAILTO:K.Urbschat@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250407T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
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SUMMARY:Poetry Soirée
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Soirée\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Monday\, April 7 for an evening of poetry at the Morrin Centre! \n\n\n\nDate:April 7\, 2025\nTime:19:30 – 21:00\n\n\n\n\n\nCalling all poets and poetry enthusiasts!\nThe Morrin Centre holds open-mic poetry soirées the first Monday of every month\, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Library. Come to read your poetry or come to listen! \nThese soirées are drop-in events. If you have any questions\, please contact library@morrin.org.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/poetry-soiree/
CATEGORIES:Morrin Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250403T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T143806Z
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SUMMARY:S.T.E.A.M. Club: Spring 2025 (8-12 YO)
DESCRIPTION:S.T.E.A.M. Club is back for this spring! Register now for a spot in our activities from April to June. \n\n\n\nStart:April 1\, 2025 | 08:00\nEnd:June 14\, 2025 | 17:00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \nThe S.T.E.A.M. (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 7 to 12 who love to experiment\, create\, and learn more about the world around them. Each week\, we will explore different scientific or artistic themes. This program aims to promote creativity\, critical thinking\, and perseverance in each session. \nAll sessions are free and take place every Tuesday starting at 18:00 p.m. \nPlease click HERE and fill out this form to register your child to S.T.E.A.M. club. \n*Should all spots be taken by the time you fill the form\, you will be alerted by email and put on a waiting list. \n*For any questions or to put your name on the waiting list\, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at education@morrin.org.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/s-t-e-a-m-club-spring-2025-8-12-yo/
CATEGORIES:Morrin Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250403T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250403T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123442Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime: Spring 2025 (3-7 YO)
DESCRIPTION:Storytime is back for this spring! Register now for a spot in our activities from April to June. \n\n\n\nStart:March 28\, 2025 | 08:00\nEnd:June 7\, 2025 | 17:00\n\n\n\n\n\n \nStorytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. \nEach activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun\, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session. \nAll sessions are free and take place every Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m. \nPlease click HERE and fill out this form to register your child for Storytime. \n*Should all spots be taken by the time you fill out the form\, you will be alerted by email and put on a waiting list. \n*For any questions or to put your name on the waiting list\, please contact Education Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at education@morrin.org.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/storytime-spring-2025-3-7-yo/
CATEGORIES:Morrin Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250422T192239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T150007Z
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SUMMARY:Local Vocals
DESCRIPTION:Local Vocals Singing Ensemble – Join Us!Wednesdays | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PMTBD \nDo you love singing and learning new songs? Join the Local Vocals\, an English-language singing ensemble led by Choir Director Katharina Urbschat.We sing a vibrant mix of folk\, pop\, and classical songs—mainly in English\, with occasional tunes in German\, French\, and Latin. \nWhether you’re a seasoned singer or just starting\, you’re welcome to join us for musical fun and vocal exploration! \nFor more info\, contact: K.Urbschat@gmail.com
URL:https://veq.ca/event/local-vocals-2/2025-04-02/
LOCATION:Art Room – Jeffery Hale Pavillion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Activities for All
ORGANIZER;CN="Katharina Urbschat":MAILTO:K.Urbschat@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T172413Z
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SUMMARY:Brain Power Board Games - (Shannon)
DESCRIPTION:Brain Power Shannon – (10:00 am-Noon)\nGet ready for a stimulating session of Brain Power at the VEQ Community Space! Strengthen your mind while connecting with others in a fun and relaxed environment. This event features a variety of board games that are both fun and challenging! \nWe’ll also provide tea\, coffee\, and healthy snacks to refresh and energize you throughout the morning. Whether you’re a seasoned board games enthusiast or just looking for a new way to engage your mind\, this event has something for everyone. The atmosphere will be welcoming and inclusive\, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and engaged. \nIt’s the perfect way to spend your morning\, combining mental exercise with social interaction. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with fellow community members and enjoy a delightful morning at the VEQ Community Space. \n \nSign Up Information:\nIf you’re interested in this fun-filled event or want more details about upcoming Brain Power sessions in September\, contact David Zhu at david.zhu@veq.ca or call 418-683-2366 ext. 228. David is ready to assist with your registration and provide additional details.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/brain-power-board-games-shannon/2025-04-02/
LOCATION:VEQ Community Space (Shannon)\, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier\, Suite 109\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G3S 1N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activities for Seniors
ORGANIZER;CN="David Zhu":MAILTO:david.zhu@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250331T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250331T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T143643Z
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SUMMARY:Morrin Mystery Mondays: Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Morrin Mystery Mondays:\nBook Club\n\n\n\n\nCome join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month. \n\n\n\n\nJoin our daytime book club at the Morrin Centre\, Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies. \nThe selection for March is Peg and Rose Solve a Murder by Laurien Berenson.  The book is available on OverDrive as an e-book here. \nThis event will be held in person. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up. We encourage new members to join anytime! \nThis project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/morrin-mystery-mondays-book-club-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250330T013600
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250330T023600
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T123442Z
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SUMMARY:Artistic Connections: Choral Singing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come sing and enjoy the resonating sounds at this first event of our new series\, Artistic Connections! \n\n\n\n\nThis workshop offers a rare and rewarding opportunity to learn about choral singing and to have fun singing together. This activity is open to singers of all types\, and to adults and children aged eight and up. No experience is necessary. The session will focus on basic singing techniques. \nThe program:\n– short introduction to the history of choral singing\n– warm-up exercises and guided listening activities\n– learn the melody and lyrics of a new song and sing in harmony with other voices\n– share special or favourite songs with each other \nWorkshop Facilitator \nKatharina Urbschat has been singing and exploring the art of choral singing since her early youth\, conducting choirs in Germany and in Quebec for over thirty years. In her work\, she is guided by the ideas of the Orff method and its principles of Elementary Music Education. \nShe approaches her choir members in an open and creative atmosphere where everyone can develop their innate ability to sing and hone their listening skills and vocal expression. \nDue to her bicultural roots\, Katharina especially enjoys creating and participating in intercultural concerts\, workshops\, projects\, and events. \n  \n\nThis activity is part of the Artistic Connections – Creating Intergenerational Bonds project that is made possible thanks to support from the Government of Canada.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/artistic-connections-choral-singing-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250328T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250329T003000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123442Z
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SUMMARY:VEQ's Game Night\, open to all
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the next VEQ Game Night on Friday\, March 28.  Hosted at the Jeffery Hale Pavilion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.\, you can join other members of the English-speaking community (newcomers or not) for a fun\, social evening with light refreshments provided.  Explore new board games or bring your own that you would like to share!  Register below or contact info@veq.ca for more information: \nClick here to register.\n  \nKnowing how many people we are expecting helps us plan ahead\, in order to maximise our resources and create a better experience for you!\n  \nAlthough registration is NOT REQUIRED\, it is strongly recommended\, as it allows us to better plan for you! \n  \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/veqs-game-night-open-to-all-5/
LOCATION:Multipurpose Room\, Jeffery Hale Pavilion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Voice of English-speaking Qu%C3%A9bec":MAILTO:info@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250328T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123442Z
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SUMMARY:Out & About: Sugar Shack
DESCRIPTION:🍁 Outing to Érablière Le Chemin du Roy – Traditional Sugar Shack Experience! 🥞 \nJoin us for a sweet and savory adventure at Érablière Le Chemin du Roy on Thursday\, March 28! This traditional sugar shack experience is sure to delight\, with a delicious meal\, live entertainment\, and outdoor activities. \n📅 Date: Thursday\, March 28💰 Cost: $20 per person \n🚌 Departure: We’ll be leaving the Jeffery Hale Pavilion around 10:00 AM (time may vary slightly).🕒 Arrival: We’ll arrive 45 minutes before the meal to collect our bracelets. \n🍽️ Menu: \n\nPea soup\nHomemade bread & butter\nMaple ham\nBaked omelette\nTraditional meat pie\n”Chiard aux grillades” (potatoes)\nBaked beans\nCrispy pork rind\nColeslaw & homemade marinades\nPancake with maple syrup\nTea\, herbal tea\, and coffee\n\n🎶 Inclusions: \n\nAccess to all outdoor facilities\nTraditional sugar shack meal\nLive traditional music during lunchtime\nSnow pulling demonstration\n\n☃️ Outdoor Activities: (Weather permitting)Enjoy the snow slide\, kick sled\, snowshoes for children\, and scenic walking trails around the maple grove. Bar service is available on-site (no outside beverages permitted). \nDon’t miss this opportunity to celebrate spring the traditional way! Register soon—space is limited! 🍁
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-sugar-shack/
LOCATION:Érablière le Chemin du Roy\, 237 Chem. du Lac\, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures\, Quebec\, G3A 1W7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ariel Blouin":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T123457Z
UID:10000066-1743105600-1743111000@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Arts & Crafts (Shannon) - "Rock Painting"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://veq.ca/event/arts-crafts-shannon-rock-painting/
LOCATION:VEQ Community Space\, 438 Blvd Jacques-Cartier\, Suite 109\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G3S 1N5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Dominique Paddack":MAILTO:dominique.paddack@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T123457Z
UID:10000067-1742666400-1742673600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Défilé de la Saint-Patrick de Québec
DESCRIPTION:🍀 Join the Celebration at the Défilé de la Saint-Patrick de Québec! 🎶🎩 \nThe Défilé de la Saint-Patrick de Québec welcomes over 1\,100 participants\, including musicians\, dancers\, entertainers\, families of Irish heritage\, and charitable organizations. Every year\, they bring the heart of downtown Quebec City to life\, creating a vibrant and unforgettable experience for all. \n🌟 Be part of the celebration! Enjoy the music\, energy\, and rich Irish culture in this spectacular event that delights audiences of all ages. \n📅 Date: Saturday\, March 22 at 2 pm📍 Location: Downtown Quebec City \nDon’t miss this festive and lively parade—put on your best green and join the fun! 🍀🎶
URL:https://veq.ca/event/defile-de-la-saint-patrick-de-quebec/
ORGANIZER;CN="Voice of English-speaking Qu%C3%A9bec":MAILTO:info@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250321T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250321T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T123457Z
UID:10000068-1742572800-1742581800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out & About: Neon Minigolf
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for a fun and glowing mini-golf experience at Bar Laitier Mini Golf Fluo S’amuse! Enjoy this exciting outing in a vibrant neon atmosphere\, whether you’re a pro or just playing for fun. \nDates: Friday\, March 21\nTime: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PMLocation: Bar Laitier Mini Golf Fluo S’amuse\nCost: $9 per person \nHave a great time with friends\, test your mini-golf skills\, and enjoy the glowing fun! \nRegister in advance to reserve your spot! ⛳✨
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-neon-minigolf/
LOCATION:Bar Laitier Mini Golf Fluo S’amuse\, 475 Boul de l'Atrium Local 105\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1H 7H9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ariel Blouin":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T003000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T123457Z
UID:10000069-1742425200-1742430600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Pixels & Pages Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Pixels & Pages\nBook Club\n\n\n\n\nInterested in discussing literature with other book lovers?\nMissing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages! \n\n\n\n\nSelection for March: Denison Avenue by Daniel Innes & Christina Wong\nDenison Avenue is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collections HERE. \nPlease note that this event will be hybrid; the book club will meet in the Library\, but it is also possible to participate online via Zoom. \nPlease email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up! \n 
URL:https://veq.ca/event/pixels-pages-book-club-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250319T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T003000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T123457Z
UID:10000070-1742418000-1742430600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Guided Tour at the Musée national des beaux-arts with VEQ
DESCRIPTION:Join VEQ for a unique guided tour through the Us. The Collections exhibition at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec. This tour offers an in-depth look at the museum’s vast collection\, from the early days of French colonization to contemporary works\, exploring how art reflects Québec’s history\, territory\, and collective identity. \nUs. The Collections delves into three universal themes: identities\, migrations\, and territories. With 69 diverse artworks from ancient\, modern\, and contemporary artists\, the exhibition invites reflection on our shared and individual experiences. It explores questions of self-representation\, the impact of stereotypes\, and the significance of migration and land in shaping identity. \nAfter the tour\, we will take a moment to gather at the Café Québecor \n🚙 Transportation\nIf you need transportation from the Jeffery Hale Pavilion\, please book a transportation ticket\, which will be refunded after checking in at the meeting point (Jeffery Hale Pavillion)! \n\nThis ticket can be booked or cancelled up to 48 hours before the event.\nA $5 refund will be processed within 5-10 business days for those who are present at the meeting point for transportation.\nTransportation is available only for children aged 4 and older.\nPlease ensure that you need transportation before booking a seat\, as VEQ will cover the service fees for processing cancellations.\n\nIf you require wheelchair-accessible transportation\, have special needs\, or have any other questions\, please get in touch with Viktoria at newcomers@veq.ca. \nAt VEQ\, our goal is to provide access to a variety of activities for everyone in our community. However\, we’ve noticed that our free transportation service has experienced a significant number of no-shows\, which has unfortunately led to wasted resources that could have been used to fund other exciting activities for all.\nTo help ensure that everyone who needs a ride can rely on the service\, starting in February 2025\, we will be requesting a deposit of $5 to $10 to reserve a spot for transportation (for information\, the minimum cost to rent a bus is $275 plus applicable taxes). The deposit will be refunded to participants who attend the activity they reserved transportation for. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to explore art\, history\, and community in a truly unique setting. Open to all!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/guided-tour-at-the-musee-national-des-beaux-arts-with-veq/
LOCATION:Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec\, 179 Grande Allée O\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1R 2H1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T123512Z
UID:10000071-1742331600-1742338800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Fest 2025
DESCRIPTION:An excuse to get social!\nVEQ cordially invites you to bring the spirit of spring alive at a 5@7 at Café La Maison Smith on March 18. \nCome one\, come all!\nMeet and get to know the VEQ team. Hear about what we have been up to\, and get information on what we have in store for you next.\nNibbles and appetisers will be served (and complimentary). Drinks can be purchased on-site.\nThe more\, the merrier! Bring your family and friends \nPlease RSVP to Ariel Blouin at info@veq.ca or (418) 683-2366 ext. 221 by March 14. \n** If you are driving\, you can park at the Pyramide de Sainte-Foy and walk over to the café **
URL:https://veq.ca/event/spring-fest-2025/
LOCATION:Café La Maison Smith\, 2330\, chemin Ste-Foy\, Suite 109\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1V 1S5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ariel Blouin":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T123512Z
UID:10000072-1742306400-1742313600@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Demystifying Retirement: A Roadmap to a Fulfilling Next Chapter - Senoir Action Quebec
DESCRIPTION:Navigate Retirement with Confidence! \n Registration Deadline: March 11\, 2025 \nRetirement is a significant life transition filled with excitement\, new opportunities\, and unexpected challenges. Are you ready to make the most of this next chapter? \nJoin our engaging and interactive webinar to:✅ Discover the four phases of retirement and how to navigate them smoothly.✅ Explore the four pillars of well-being—social\, physical\, psychological\, and spiritual—to create a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.✅ Gain practical tools and strategies to embrace change\, build resilience\, and design a retirement aligned with your values.✅ Participate in the Wheel of Balance exercise to assess your current state and determine your ideal future. \n Meet Your Experts:\n Stéphane Grenier – Co-President & Head Coach\, SR Perspectives Reine Khantchand – Co-President & Head of Content\, SR Perspectives \nThis webinar is for YOU if you’re thinking about retirement or already in it and want to approach this stage with confidence\, clarity\, and purpose. \n Don’t miss this opportunity to design the retirement you truly want!  \n Register before March 11\, 2025! \nWhen registering\, please include your name and contact info\, along with the date\, time and name of the webinar you are interested in attending. \nFor more information on our upcoming webinars\, visit our website. \nWe are looking forward to seeing you at our webinars!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/demystifying-retirement-a-roadmap-to-a-fulfilling-next-chapter-senoir-action-quebec/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250315T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250315T234500
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T123512Z
UID:10000073-1742081400-1742082300@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Shannon Irish Show (evening presentation)
DESCRIPTION:Attend the 56th Edition of the Shannon Irish Show!  \nPrepare for an afternoon filled with music\, dance\, and Irish spirit at the 56th edition of the Shannon Irish Show\, proudly sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League of Shannon! ✨ \n Date: Saturday\, March 15th⏰ Time: 7:30 PM Tickets: $10 (Cash only\, payable at the door) Refreshments: Light snacks and drinks available for purchase \nCelebrate Irish culture and community at this lively event! Please let me know if you wish to join\, as places are limited—show up and enjoy the fun!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/shannon-irish-show-evening-presentation/
LOCATION:Shannon Community Center\, 75 Chemin de Gosford\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G0A 4N0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250315T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250315T171500
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T123513Z
UID:10000074-1742058000-1742058900@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Shannon Irish Show (afternoon presentation)
DESCRIPTION:Attend the 56th Edition of the Shannon Irish Show!  \nPrepare for an afternoon filled with music\, dance\, and Irish spirit at the 56th edition of the Shannon Irish Show\, proudly sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League of Shannon! ✨ \n Date: Saturday\, March 15th⏰ Time: 1 PM Tickets: $10 (Cash only\, payable at the door) Refreshments: Light snacks and drinks available for purchase \nCelebrate Irish culture and community at this lively event! Please let me know if you wish to join\, as places are limited—show up and enjoy the fun. \nNeed a ride?\nVEQ will be provided free transportation to and from Shannon for the afternoon (1 PM) show.\nDetails coming soon\, stay tuned!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/shannon-irish-show-afternoon-presentation/
LOCATION:Shannon Community Center\, 75 Chemin de Gosford\, Shannon\, Quebec\, G0A 4N0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250315T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T123513Z
UID:10000075-1742054400-1742068800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Traditional Sugar Shack
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a sugar shack experience with traditional Quebecois flavours\, live folk music\, and fun outdoor activities! Open to all!🍁🎶 \nA sugar shack (cabane à sucre in French) is a traditional maple syrup-producing cabin found in Québec and other parts of eastern Canada. It is a place where people gather in late winter or early spring to enjoy a traditional meal and taste fresh maple syrup. Originally\, sugar shacks were built near maple tree groves where maple sap was collected and boiled to produce maple syrup. Today\, many sugar shacks operate as seasonal restaurants offering traditional Quebecois meals and entertainment. \nPlus\, enjoy classic sugar shack activities:\n🪗Live traditional music during the meal\n🍭 Maple taffy on snow\n🛷Snow slides\, snow scooters & children’s snowshoes\n🌲 Scenic trails around the sugar shack and access to all outdoor installations \nIt is very important to let us know if you have any allergies right after you book your ticket! Please\, email Viktoria at newcomers@veq.ca to be sure that we inform the restaurant about your allergy in advance. \nRegister Now\n  \n🚙 Transportation\n\nIf you need transportation\, please follow this link to book a transportation ticket!\nAt VEQ\, our goal is to provide access to a variety of activities for everyone in our community. However\, we’ve noticed that our free transportation service has experienced a significant number of no-shows\, which has unfortunately led to wasted resources that could have been used to fund other exciting activities for all.\nTo help ensure that everyone who needs a ride can rely on the service\, starting in February 2025\, we will be requesting a deposit of $5 to $10 to reserve a spot for transportation (for information\, the minimum cost to rent a bus is $275 plus applicable taxes). The deposit will be refunded to participants who attend the activity they reserved transportation for. \n\nThis ticket can be booked or cancelled up to 48 hours before the event.\nA $10 refund will be processed within 5-10 business days for those who are present at the meeting point for transportation.\nTransportation is available only for children aged 4 and older.\nPlease ensure that you need transportation before booking a seat\, as VEQ will cover the service fees for processing cancellations.\n\nIf you require wheelchair-accessible transportation\, have special needs\, or have any other questions\, please contact Viktoria at newcomers@veq.ca.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/traditional-sugar-shack/
ORGANIZER;CN="Viktoria Poulin Gareau":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250314T204500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250314T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T123527Z
UID:10000076-1741985100-1741991400@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Taking a line for a walk: Poetry & Art Workshop with Line Dufour
DESCRIPTION:Taking a line for a walk:\nPoetry & Art Workshop with Line Dufour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Klee\, an artist from the early part of the 20th century\, first used the term\, ‘taking a line for a walk.’ The idea of a line relates to poetry as much as it does to drawing or painting. Klee’s statement attests to the crucial role spontaneity plays in sparking originality and creativity. A single piece of paper is a quiet space\, a room perhaps\, that offers limitless possibilities beyond text\, beyond communicating factual information. The affecting textures of handmade paper elicit a more personal response which\, when conjoined with visual elements\, our visual vocabulary\, expands aesthetic possibilities\, and presents us with new forms and renderings for our poetry. \nIn this workshop you will create collaged\, printed\, painted\, and/or stitched poems on handmade paper. We will begin with being introduced to a variety of examples of visual poetry\, followed by gathering the various materials available to include in the final visual poem(s). Time will be given to creating small poems spontaneously\, a part of which will be included in the final product(s). \nFriday\, March 14: Part 1 \nFriday\, March 21: Part 2 \nPlease note\, this is a two-part workshop\, and the activities in Part 2 build on what is created in Part 1. \nSpaces are limited. To register\, please contact library@morrin.org. \n\nLINE DUFOUR has been a professional artist for the last thirty years\, exhibiting internationally. She has taken creative writing courses at the University of Toronto since 2016 during which time she also completed the Humber School for Writers program and obtained a Masters with Distinction in Creative Writing and Critical Thinking from University of Gloucestershire. In 2024\, she obtained her Certificate in Creative Writing from the School of Continuing studies from the University of Toronto. Her short story “Exile” has appeared in two anthologies: Raconter ton histoire\, published by La Maison de la Littérature in Quebec City\, and A World of Difference\, published by the University of Gloucestershire. Several of her poems were also included in the former publication. Queen’s Quarterly published her poem “Finding the Words\,” along with the accompanying artwork\, in its April 2024 issue. Her short story\, Asylum\, was longlisted for the 2023 CBC Nonfiction short story prize. Besides writing fiction\, short stories\, and poetry\, she has written non-fiction articles\, such as book reviews and interviews\, that were published in textile (art and craft) magazines for the last fifteen years. \n\nThis event is made possible thanks to support from the Government of Canada.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/taking-a-line-for-a-walk-poetry-art-workshop-with-line-dufour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250314T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T123527Z
UID:10000077-1741960800-1741975200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Out & About: Naval Museum
DESCRIPTION:⚓ Free Guided Tour at the Naval Museum & Lunch at Café du Monde! 🚢 \nJoin us on Thursday\, March 14th\, for a fascinating guided tour at the Naval Museum\, where we’ll explore Canada’s involvement in WWII. This one-hour tour will offer a unique look into our maritime history—and it’s completely free! 🎉 \n📅 Date: Thursday\, March 14th\n⏰ Tour Time: 11:00 AM (Tour lasts 1 hour)\n🚐 Departure: Around 10:00 AM from Jeff (Timing may vary as this is a combined trip—stay tuned!)\n💰 Cost: FREE!\n🍽️ Lunch: After the tour\, we’ll enjoy a delicious meal at Café du Monde\, with beautiful scenic views (meal at participants’ expense). \nDon’t miss this opportunity to dive into history and share a meal with great company. Register in advance to secure your spot! ⚓✨
URL:https://veq.ca/event/out-about-naval-museum/
LOCATION:Naval Museum of Quebec\, 170 Rue Dalhousie\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1K 8M7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ariel Blouin":MAILTO:maria.hoyt@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T123527Z
UID:10000078-1741899600-1741906800@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Le Labyrinthe | The Maze - Movie Screening
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Carrefour d’action interculturelle (CAI)\, we invite you to a special screening of Le Labyrinthe | The Maze\, a compelling documentary by Clarissa Rebouças that offers a rare glimpse into the lives of immigrants as they navigate the complexities of starting over in Quebec City. \nThis film follows the stories of eight immigrants\, many of whom hold precarious or undocumented status. Through their personal journeys\, they reveal the intricate challenges and small triumphs they encounter as they work to rebuild their lives in a foreign land. From cultural barriers to navigating bureaucracy\, each story sheds light on the resilience\, determination\, and hope that keeps them going. \nLe Labyrinthe | The Maze is more than a film; it’s a window into the often unseen struggles and courage that define the immigrant experience. Join us for this powerful screening\, followed by a Q&A session where we’ll discuss the themes of the film and explore ways to support immigrant communities in Quebec City. \nDon’t miss this inspiring and thought-provoking event! \nReserve your spot today to ensure seating. We look forward to welcoming you to this unique and impactful event!
URL:https://veq.ca/event/le-labyrinthe-the-maze-movie-screening/
LOCATION:Jeffery Hale Pavilion\, 1270\, chemin Sainte-Foy\, Québec City\, Quebec\, G1S 2M4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Viktoria Poulin Gareau":MAILTO:newcomers@veq.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250311T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250312T010000
DTSTAMP:20260423T045444
CREATED:20250414T123527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T123527Z
UID:10000079-1741734000-1741741200@veq.ca
SUMMARY:Library Lectures
DESCRIPTION:Library Lectures: “The artistic life of Count Premio-Real in Quebec City in the 19th century” by Tommy Byrne\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 11\, 7 p.m. \n  \n  \nPremio-Real dans la capitale: A sentimental journey of a Spanish aristocrat and diplomat in Quebec City in the 19th century \n  \n  \nIt’s hard to imagine these days that a person could be a poet\, researcher\, architect\, civil engineer\, mathematician\, composer\, patron of the arts and seasoned diplomat at the same time. From 1874 to 1888\, Quebec City had the fortune of having as a resident this true renaissance man\, José Antonio de Lavalle Romero y Montezuma\, better known as His Excellency the Count of Premio-Real\, Consul General of Spain for the Dominion of Canada and the British and French possessions in North America. \n  \n  \nAuthor of numerous works relating to areas of his expertise\, ranging from a mathematical essay on laying out of curves to a collection of Iberian aphorisms\, he founded in Quebec the “Club des 21”\, a literary association made up of illustrious men of letters. Through its patronage\, Premio-Real acted as a true catalyst and enabled the artistic development of great musicians\, notably as honorary president of the Septuor Haydn. Several of his contemporaries paid tribute to the noble Spaniard by personally dedicating him works including the maestros Calixa Lavallée and Joseph Vézina as well as the national poet Louis Fréchette. He was a member of the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec. \n  \n  \n\n  \n  \nPresenter Biography \n  \n  \nTommy Byrne has been honorary consul of Spain in Quebec City since 2017. He divides his time between managing international relations and culture\, history and heritage projects. Tommy Byrne holds a B.A. in International Studies from Glendon College of York University (Toronto) and a Diploma of Advanced Studies in International Relations from the Geneva Graduate Institute. \n  \n  \n\n  \n  \nThis event will be hybrid. \n  \n  \nThis event is made possible thanks to support from the Government of Canada and the Zeller Family Foundation.
URL:https://veq.ca/event/library-lectures/
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