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THIS MAY TO OCTOBER, PLACE ÉMILIE-GAMELIN WILL BE LIVELIER THAN EVER
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Montreal, May 12, 2015 – At an official opening event last Thursday, nearly 5,000 people had a preview of the ambiance of Les Jardins Gamelin, the new temporary setup for Place Émilie-Gamelin. Until October 4, the space will feature activities from early morning until 11 p.m., seven days a week. Whether you want to have a snack while enjoying relaxing music, join a public debate or an afternoon jam session, take a dance lesson, see an outdoor concert or have a drink with friends, Les Jardins Gamelin is the place to be all spring and summer.
Les Jardins Gamelin: a green oasis in the heart of downtown
May 7 to October 4, - 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Free Wi-Fi
The new setup designed by Pépinière & co. includes repurposed shipping containers that host a bar and restaurant, including an adjoining patio with shaded wood tables. The patio is covered by an illuminated awning and surrounded by urban agriculture containers made from pallets. Nearby, a small circular stage will feature live entertainment for people relaxing on the patio. There is also a lawn with wood chairs available for visitors.
In the evening, the Jardins will be illuminated in true Quartier des Spectacles style, with the sculpture by Melvin Charney, which has been illuminated since last year, the enormous suspended-net sculpture 1.26 by Janet Echelman and an architectural video projection on Place Dupuis, 9 x [MTL] by Gabriel Poirier-Galarneau and Vincent Bilodeau.
Le comptoir des Jardins Gamelin: restaurant and bar
May 7 to October 4, - 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The restaurant and bar menu showcases fresh, mainly local products prepared by chef Marc-André Lavergne (Nomade So6 and formerly of Accords). In May, the menu includes a steamed bun with sriracha-seasoned sausage, a grilled meatball sandwich, and a pair of Caesar salads: lobster or watermelon, feta and aioli. Foodies will enjoy Thursday BBQ, weekend brunches and other special gourmet events that will take place over the coming months.
Things to see and do (everything is free!)
The program of activities, produced by the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership and Pépinière & co., in collaboration with several partners, will include recurring events over the months ahead, including karaoke Sundays; an Agora libre with public debates every Monday; spoken-word poetry with slam Tuesdays; up-and-coming musical acts every Saturday; free dance lessons every Monday evening; the Wednesday l’Escalier lunchtime concert series and Soul Thursdays with lunchtime sets with Andy Williams, DJ from The Goods Soundsystem…
Several festivals and other events will also be held in Les Jardins Gamelin. Both Montréal complètement cirque and Montreal Pride are returning this year, while OFFTA, Piknic electronik en ville, the Festival international de la littérature and Festival Montréal Country will all hold activities in the space for the first time. There will also be a number of one-off events such as Différents comme tout le monde and Culture Montréal’s annual picnic.
New activities will be announced evolving over the course of the season. Keep up-to-date by regularly visiting: quartierdesspectacles.com or facebook.com/LesJardinsGamelin
May focus: OFFTA
In May, OFFTA will be based in Place Émilie-Gamelin for the first time, presenting outdoor performances co-produced by the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership. Dedicated to young avant-garde live artists, this festival’s artistic direction focuses on strong, unique approaches, emerging disciplines and experimentation.
For more information about OFFTA’s free outdoor schedule: offta.com/off-gamelin-en
Urban agriculture in Les Jardins Gamelin
Urban agriculture is an important part of the Jardins Gamelin concept. The democratization and encouragement of agriculture in the city are at the heart of the mandate of Sentier urbain, the organization in charge of this portion of Les Jardins Gamelin. Community groups active on the site and their clients will be invited to help maintain the garden plots and will enjoy the produce they grow.
As the seasons pass, vegetation and produce will flourish in four areas:
• the permaculture garden: black currants, beebalm, kale, red spinach, lavender…
• the forest garden: a miniature forest ecosystem with peanuts, ferns, raspberries…
• the honey garden for urban pollinators: hyssop, borage, goldenrod, willow herb…
• the kitchen garden: Swiss chard, sunflower, nasturtium, mint…
Sentier Urbain will hold discovery sessions and workshops.
• Discover the Gardens: an opportunity to learn about urban agriculture techniques and the different types of plants in the gardens, how to grow them and their medicinal and food value.
• Topical workshops: learn the basic principles for planning a garden, choosing plants and making the most of limited space.
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May program for Les Jardins Gamelin
TUESDAY, MAY 12
Noon-2 p.m. > LAID-BACK LUNCH. Enjoy a relaxed lunch with soothing music in the heart of downtown.
4-6 p.m. > DISCOVER THE GARDENS with SENTIER URBAIN. A chance to learn all about the different plants growing in the gardens, how to grow them and their medicinal and food uses.
5-11 p.m. > SOIRÉE PLANANTE - ATMOSPHERIC MUSIC. The perfect music for relaxing and enjoying the fine weather, the urban landscape, and the digital and illuminated artworks.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
Noon-1 p.m. > SWIFT YEARS - Midi de L’Escalier. Gypsy, bluegrass, North African sounds, American folk and Celtic music played with humour, eccentricity and irreverence.
5-11 p.m. > AN EVENING OF WORLD MUSIC. World music classics to warm up the season’s first beautiful evenings.
THURSDAY , MAY 14
Noon-2 p.m. > SOUL LUNCH with ANDY WILLIAMS - THE GOODS SOUNDSYSTEM
Noon-2 p.m. > DISCOVER THE GARDENS with SENTIER URBAIN
5-11 p.m. > OFFTA OPENING NIGHT IN LES JARDINS GAMELIN: ÊTRE RICHE; an installation by Dominique Pétrin; PLYBALL by Gabriel Plante, LE SON DE L’AIR EST FROID by L’eau du bain.
FRIDAY, MAY 15
5 p.m. > OFFTA: POP-UP CHORÉOGRAPHIE by Grande Fente.
5-7 p.m. > OFFTA: PLYBALL by Gabriel Plante.
OFFTA: LE SON DE L’AIR EST FROID by L’eau du bain.
OFFTA: PIERRE KWENDERS. The singer explores a unique musical form with his progressive Afrobeat melded with Congolese rumba and electronica. The 2014-15 Révélation Radio-Canada in the World Music category, this Congolese Montrealer is quickly making a name for himself.
SATURDAY, MAY 16
Noon-2 p.m. > BRUNCH. Market menu.
3 p.m. > OFFTA: HABITATS by Benoit Landry, Anna Ward and Nord Nord Est.
5-7 p.m. > OFFTA: PLYBALL by Gabriel Plante.
OFFTA: LE SON DE L’ÈRE EST FROID by L’eau du bain.
All day > OFFTA: LES RÉSIDENCES MIXOFF.
SUNDAY, MAY 17
Noon-2 p.m. > BRUNCH. Market menu.
11 a.m.-noon and noon-1 p.m. > URBAN AGRICULTURE WORKSHOP with SENTIER URBAIN. Discussions on how to plan and plant a garden. Participants will have the chance to plant seedlings in Les Jardins Gamelin. (Max: 20 participants – first come, first served)
1-5 p.m. > OFFTA: KARAOKE EXTÉRIEUR with Création Dans la Chambre
5-7 p.m. > OFFTA: PLYBALL by Gabriel Plante
OFFTA: LE SON DE L’ÈRE EST FROID by L’eau du bain
ALL DAY > OFFTA: LES RÉSIDENCES MIXOFF. In the containers of Les Jardins Gamelin, young artists from Wallonia-Brussels and Quebec will meet for an unprecedented artistic dialogue.
MONDAY, MAY 18 – STATUTORY HOLIDAY
All day > OFFTA: LES RÉSIDENCES MIXOFF
TUESDAY, MAY 19
Noon-2 p.m. > LAID-BACK LUNCH. Enjoy a relaxed lunch with soothing music in the heart of downtown.
4-6 p.m. > DISCOVER THE GARDENS with SENTIER URBAIN
5-11 p.m. > SOIRÉE PLANANTE. Atmospheric music.
All day > OFFTA: LES RÉSIDENCES MIXOFF
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
5-11 p.m. > AN EVENING OF WORLD MUSIC. The best of world music. All day > OFFTA: LES RÉSIDENCES MIXOFF
THURSDAY, MAY 21
Noon-2 p.m. > SOUL LUNCH with ANDY WILLIAMS - THE GOODS SOUNDSYSTEM. Fantastic beats, from funk to techno, hip-hop and soul.
Noon-2 p.m. > DISCOVER THE GARDENS with SENTIER URBAIN
5-7 p.m. > OFFTA: PLYBALL by Gabriel Plante.
OFFTA: LE SON DE L’ÈRE EST FROID by L’eau du bain.
All day > OFFTA: LES RÉSIDENCES MIXOFF
FRIDAY, MAY 22
5 p.m. > OFFTA: POP-UP CHORÉOGRAPHIE by La Grande Fente
5-7 p.m. > OFFTA: PLYBALL by Gabriel Plante
OFFTA: 5@7 - DEAR CRIMINALS
OFFT : LE SON DE L’ÈRE EST FROID by L’eau du bain
All day > OFFTA: LES RÉSIDENCES MIXOFF
SATURDAY, MAY 23
Noon-2 p.m. > BRUNCH. Market menu.
5-7 p.m. > OFFTA: PLYBALL by Gabriel Plante
OFFTA: LE SON DE L’ÈRE EST FROID by L’eau du bain
6 p.m. > OFFTA: ARCHIPEL by Création Dans la Chambre.
All day > OFFTA: LES RÉSIDENCES MIXOFF
SUNDAY, MAY 24
Noon-2 p.m. > BRUNCH. Market menu
11 a.m.-noon and noon-1 p.m. > URBAN AGRICULTURE WORKSHOP
1-5 p.m. > OFFTA: KARAOKE EXTÉRIEUR with Création Dans la Chambre
5-7 p.m. > OFFTA: PLYBALL by Gabriel Plante
OFFTA: LE SON DE L’ÈRE EST FROID by L’eau du bain
All day > OFFTA: LES RÉSIDENCES MIXOFF.
MONDAY, MAY 25
10-11 p.m. > SWING NIGHT. Dance to the biggest swing hits
All day > OFFTA: LES RÉSIDENCES MIXOFF
TUESDAY, MAY 26
Noon-2 p.m. > LAID-BACK LUNCH. Relaxing music
Noon-2 p.m. > DISCOVER THE GARDENS with SENTIER URBAIN
5-11 p.m. > OFFTA: JEU MAGAZINE LAUNCH
All day > OFFTA: LES RÉSIDENCES MIXOFF
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
5-11 p.m. > AN EVENING OF WORLD MUSIC
THURSDAY, MAY 28
Noon-1 p.m. > SOUL LUNCH with ANDY WILLIAMS - THE GOODS SOUNDSYSTEM
4-6 p.m. > DISCOVER THE GARDENS with SENTIER URBAIN
5-7 p.m. > OFFTA: PLYBALL by Gabriel Plante
OFFTA: LE SON DE L’ÈRE EST FROID by L’eau du bain
FRIDAY, MAY 29
5 p.m. > OFFTA: POP-UP CHORÉOGRAPHIE by La Grande Fente
5-7 p.m. > OFFTA: PLYBALL by Gabriel Plante
5-7 p.m. > OFFTA: 5@7 – KROY.
OFFTA: LE SON DE L’ÈRE EST FROID by L’eau du bain
SATURDAY, MAY 30
Noon-2 p.m. > BRUNCH. Market menu
5-7 p.m. > OFFTA: PLYBALL by Gabriel Plante
OFFTA: LE SON DE L’ÈRE EST FROID by L’eau du bain
6 p.m. > OFFTA: TRAME by Atypique – Le Collectif
SUNDAY, MAY 31
Noon-2 p.m. > BRUNCH. Market menu.
11 a.m.-noon and noon-1 p.m. > URBAN AGRICULTURE WORKSHOP: Planning a garden and planting seedlings
1-5 p.m. > OFFTA: KARAOKE EXTÉRIEUR with Création Dans la Chambre
5-7 p.m. > OFFTA: PLYBALL by Gabriel Plante
OFFTA: LE SON DE L’ÈRE EST FROID by L’eau du bain
