Art Deco Montreal http://artdecomontreal.com 10th World Congress, May 24-30, 2009 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:00:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 en Chicago & 20th Century Design http://artdecomontreal.com/2008/09/02/chicago-20th-century-design/en/ http://artdecomontreal.com/2008/09/02/chicago-20th-century-design/en/#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:00:21 +0000 colros http://artdecomontreal.com/2008/09/02/chicago-20th-century-design/en/ Wacker Tower

Photo by Terence A. Faircloth

September 2-7, 2008

The 20th Century Society of the Carolina Mountains invites you to join them for another art, architecture, and design tour as we explore one of America’s greatest cities: CHICAGO! Our award winning trip to Cleveland in 2006 received rave reviews and we are planning an equally exciting tour of Chicago.

Registration is limited to 50 so sign up early. A registration form is available on the TCSCM site.

TCSCM tours are characterized by their manageable size and access to venues not typically open to the public. The ambitious itinerary will include the Prairie School, Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Mid-Century.

http://www.tcscm.org/chicago/

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Register on line

Mont Sacré-Coeur


Advanced reservation and payment is required by May 30, 2008. Space is limited, so book early.

Meet at 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. In front of the McGill University Bookstore, 3420 McTavish, north of Sherbrooke Street
Departure at 9 a.m. for the Eastern Townships.

Our first stop takes us to Granby to view Mont Sacré-Coeur, a 1930 Seminary by Ludger Venne with a marvelous Art Déco chapel, and Paroisse St-Benoit, an example of Bellotism, after the work of Dom Paul Bellot.

We will then go to Magog for lunch, at your own expense.

In the afternoon we will visit two Art Deco churches and the Abbey Saint-Benoit-du-Lac, designed 1939-1941 by French Benedictine architect, Dom Paul Bellot (1876-1944). It Is also where Bellot is buried. The monastery possesses all the hallmarks of Bellot’s style-subtle geometric relationships, intricate stone and brick-work, and multi-coloured tiles.

We will return via Ste. Agnès Vineyard located in the Sutton Mountains of southern Quebec for a tour and dinner. The Ste. Agnès vineyard was established in 1997 by Henrietta Antony who will welcome us to her magnificent vinery.

Trip will take place rain or shine.
Walking shoes recommended.

Cost, includes transportation, tour and dinner (not lunch). Members $110 Nonmembers $130
Reservation must be made by Friday, May 30.

Register on line

Information: Tel: 514 931 9325 E mail: info@artdecomontreal.com

Come Celebrate Our Art Deco Heritage

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May 20, 2008 6:30 PM

Queen Mary at Côte-des-Neiges. Métro Côte-des-Neiges. Meet inside the cafeteria of the Oratory. Parking space is available beside the cafeteria.

A brief information session on Dom Bellot, the French monk and architect, who collaborated on the design of the interior and the dome. The tour will emphasize the influence of Art Deco style on the Oratory design.

Tours, one in French, the other English, will be guided by Jean-Yves Bourdages and Jack Gaiptman.

Members $10, Non-Members $15

Following the tour you are invited to join us for dinner at ”La Fiesta”(Mexican) at 5179 Côte des Neiges. For your reservation call (514) 737-6737. Mention that you are with Art Déco Montréal.

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May 6, 2008 6:30 PM

895 de la Gauchetiere West. Métro Bonaventure or McGill. We will meet at Central Station under the words, “O Canada” in French on the east side.

The three storeys high, 350 feet long and over 100 feet wide, Central Station was designed in 1938 by J. Campbell Merrett and inaugurated in 1943. Preceeding the tour the son of the architect, Brian Merrett, and the grand-daughter of the architect, Andrea Merrett, will speak to us about Campbell Merrett. Adorning both ends of the station are monumental bas-relief friezes by Charles Comfort. On the outside of Central Station are large, often over-looked, bas-reliefs by Fritz Brandtner.

Tours will be guided by Jean-Yves Bourdages and Jack Gaiptman.
One in French, the other English.
members $10, non-members $15
Following the tour you are invited to join us for dinner at “VARGAS” at 690 René-Lévesque West
For your reservation at 7:30 call (514) 875 4545. Mention that you are with Art Déco Montréal.

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J.P. O’Shea, 1926

Hôtel de ville de Montréal, la salle du conseil

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Tuesday April 8, 2008 at 6 p.m.

Nancy Marrelli

Director of Archives, Concordia University, and author of “Stepping Out - The Golden Age of Montreal Night Clubs,” will talk to us about the lively, wide-open, glamourous Montreal night club scene from the 1920s to the 1950s.

Concordia University, York Amphitheatre, Room 1.615

1515 St, Catherine St, West
Metro Guy-Concordia

All Welcome. Free Admission.

Membership form: http://artdecomontreal.com
Information: E-mail: info@artdecomontreal.com, Tel: 514-931-9325

Following the tour you are invited to join us for dinner at Bangkok 2 at 1824 St. Catherine Street, West
For your reservation at 7:30 p.m. call (514) 509-7674. Mention that you are with Art Déco Montréal.

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Poster, Empress of Britain, Canadian Pacific

Monday, February 18 at 6 p.m.

Marc H. Choko
Architect and planner, Director of Design at the University of Quebec at Montreal, and co-author of “Posters of the Canadian Pacific.”

Place: Faculty of Architecture MacDonald Harrington Building, Room G 10 McGill University

Admission: Free

The MacDonald Harrington building is situated on the main campus of McGill. Take the Roddick Gates on Sherbrooke St West. The building is to your right. Parking is available at a charge.
Following the presention join us for dinner at Zen Restaurant (innovative Chinese Cuisine) at the Hotel Omni Mont Royal,1050 Sherbrooke Street West, near Peel Street.

Cost of meal is 30$ service and taxes included. Wine is extra.
For your reservation phone 514-284-1110

]]> http://artdecomontreal.com/2008/02/18/posters-of-the-canadian-pacific/en/feed/en/ General Assembly Followed by a Reception http://artdecomontreal.com/2008/01/22/general-assembly-followed-by-a-reception/en/ http://artdecomontreal.com/2008/01/22/general-assembly-followed-by-a-reception/en/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:18:39 +0000 admin http://artdeco/archives/108 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, JANUARY 22, 2008

Place: Les Jardins du Canal, 2700 Rufus Rockhead, opposite Atwater Market
There is plenty of free parking. Metro Lionel-Groulx

Agenda

1. Call to order
2. Additions to Agenda
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of the 2007 Minutes
5. Presentation of Reports
5.1 President’s Report
5.2 Financial Report
5.3 Membership Report
5.4 Report on ‘Eaton’s’ 9th Floor and BENS
5.5 Report on Heritage
6. Presentation of Slate of Officers for 2008-2009
7. Other Subjects
7.1 Art Déco Montréal Foundation
7.2 Program for 2008
7.3 Past World Congresses on Art Deco
Video projection of some high-lights of the 9th World Deco Congresses on Art Deco in Melbournne
7.4 Congress: May 24-30, 2009 10th World Congress on Art Deco, Montreal
8. Adjournment

Followed by a Reception.

R.S.V.P.
e-mail: info@artdecomontreal.com
tel: 514 931-9325
Membership form: www.artdecomontreal.com

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6:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2007

COME AND DAZZLE US WITH YOUR DECO ATTIRE AND YOUR FAVOURITE DECO OBJECT

Tell us all about it. How did you find it? Why do you love it? If you plan to bring an object, contact us so we can plan the evening.

Discover the passions of fellow Decophiles and enjoy a delightful buffet reception and music

Les JARDINS du Canal, Salle Polyvalente
2700 Rufus Rockhead
Opposite Atwater Market
There is plenty of free parking. Metro Lionel-Groulx

R.S.V.P. and information E-mail: info@artdecomontreal.com
Tel: 514-931-9325

Members $15 (Membership Form at www.artdecomontreal.com)
Others $25, Students no charge

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6:30 p.m. Monday, November 12, 2007

Oksana Dykyj Cinema Historian and Head, Visual Media Resources, Concordia University

Concordia University, York Theatre, Room 1.615
1515 Catherine St. West
Metro Guy-Concordia

All Welcome. Free Admission. Membership form: www.artdecomontreal.com

Information: E-mail: info@artdecomontreal.com, Tel: 514-931-9325

Following the tour you are invited to join us for dinner at the« Alpenhaus » Restaurant at 1279 St. Marc Street. Tel: (514) 935-2285. Call for your reservation at 7:30 PM.Mention that you are with Art Déco Montréal.

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