2012-07-24

Calypso Rose = A Role Model

Calypso Rose in concert at Montreal's
Festival International Nuits d'Afrique
July 2012
Photo Credit: Jacqueline Mallette
Calypso Rose is the great grand daughter of slaves taken by force away from their African country to serve cheap and abusive masters.

Calypso Rose didn't speak until she was 13 years of age.

In her career Calypso Rose had to fight male chauvinists who tried to convince her that calypso was a man thing.

Calypso Rose fought the battle and won.

Calypso Rose is 72 years old, she entertained brilliantly and energetically her Montreal public at Festival International Nuits d'Afrique on Friday. Her show lasted one and a half hours. And that is without having to go or be taken to the washroom or drinking water or even sitting down.

Calypso Rose is a winner. Not to mention the 800 songs she has composed and her 50 years in show business.

Calypso Rose can teach anyone a thing or two about surviving male chauvinists, female phobia and senior push-over practices.

I simply admire Calypso Rose. She is an inspirational role model for women everywhere.

Calypso Rose, we love you.


Calypso Rose in concert
Video: Jacqueline Mallette



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2012-07-02

The Etruscans - An Ancient Italian Civilization

A World Exclusive
An unforgettable encounter with one of the most fascinating peoples of Antiquity 
Until November 25, 2012


At Pointe-à-Callière, the Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History

Etruscan Women

The Etruscans - An Ancient Italian CivilizationA world exclusive exhibition
Photo Jacqueline Mallette,
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150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHÂTEAU RAMEZAY SOCIETY

The Montréal château originally built and owned by Claude de Ramezay would have given way to an autoroute and a two-story parking. But thanks to the Antiquarian and Numismatic Society of Montréal (ANSM) / Société d’archéologie et de numismatique de Montréal, the site - and especially building - was saved from destruction.

To this day, the ANSM continues to ensure the conservation, interpretation and dissemination of our heritage through exhibitions, activities and educational programs presented at Château Ramezay. The 150th anniversary of the Society is an opportunity to highlight the work accomplished by past Montrealers and to pay tribute to all those who have been committed to our institution.

Starting with a recent and successful wine tasting fundraiser the Museum announces lots of events this summer. 

UPCOMING EVENTS...
. Free outdoor exhibitions
. Seminar Justice, Order and Vengeance in the XVIIIth Century
. Open House Weekend
. Achievement Awards
. Exhibition and Sale of Françoise Pascals' Art
. The Antiquarian and Numismatic Society of Montréal's 150th Anniversary Ball

Details and more information : www.chateauramezay.qc.ca under the tab “150th anniversary”.

The Château Ramezay – Historic Site and Museum of Montréal is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and ensure access to a collection devoted to the history of Montréal and Québec. The Château is the first building to have been classified a historic monument and the oldest private history museum in Québec.

French and photos : Le château Ramezay

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2012-07-01

Kitchen Design Exhibition

At the Stewart Museum

From June 14, 2012 to April 14 2013



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