Remember Griffintown

Well the first evening went off very well! We had a great turn out even with the poor weather. A huge thank you to everyone you made it out, and to Jonathan Emile (www.mindepeacelove.com), The Franco Proietti Morph-tet (http://www.myspace.com/francoproietti) and to Kalmunity Vibe Collective (www.kalmunity.com).

A few things to note:

On Sunday, there will only be on day tour, by Matthew Barlow. Also, with the HUGE success of the Art Gallery, we will be extending it’s hours until 8pm tomorrow night!

Come on down tomorrow, it’s going to be a beautiful day! And filled with activities, all 100% free!

We look forward to having you!

Cheers,

Paul & Liz

Well folks the weekend starts tomorrow evening at 5pm, in Griffintown, with a CUTV event, Remember Griffintown.

Remember Griffintown, will be running straight through until 5pm on Sunday evening. There is a lot to do, and a lot to see! So check out the schedule, and come on down! (NOTE: THE GALLERY WILL NOW OPENING AT 5PM.)

RAIN OR SHINE the show must go on! So bring a coat or an umbrella, and come enjoy a FREE weekend of festivities!

How to get here:

By Car from the West:
-    Take Highway 20 East and continue towards “Montreal Centre-Ville” on to the 720 East.
-    Get off at the Guy Street exit, and turn right on to Rene-Levesque
-    Follow Rene-Levesque until Peel Street, where you will turn right, going south on Peel.
-    Follow Peel until Ottawa Street (two blocks south of Notre-Dame)
-    Turn left on Ottawa, and two blocks down (Corner of Ann Street) you will reach 950 Ottawa Street, and Remember Griffintown!

By Bus and Metro:
-    Go to Peel Metro (Green Line) and take the 107 Bus South (at the corner of Peel and St. Catherine) Here is a link directly to the STM Schedule: http://www2.stm.info/azimuts/horaire.wcs?l=107&d=S&t=52398&lng=a
-    Get off at Ottawa Street, and walk two blocks east of Peel, (Cross Peel Street), and walk two blocks, and you’re here!

Here is a link to the 107 North Schedule leaving from Peel and Ottawa Streets:
http://www2.stm.info/azimuts/horaire.wcs?l=107&d=N&t=53872&lng=a

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

Below you will find a full schedule for Remember Griffintown. Please note that the schedule is subject to change. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

We look forward to see you there!

Remember Griffintown Schedule

Friday ● September 12, 2008 ● 5pm - 1am

5pm
The Griffintown Gallery Opens with a vernissage, featuring the work of Allen Hessler, Andrew Joncas, Helene Dansereau, Emilie Shannon, Sandra Tannous, Beverly Lev, AJ Korkidakis. As well as, a multimedia presentation: “La majesté du cheval urbain” (The Gallery Closes at 8pm.)

7:30pm
Film Screening featuring shorts by Concordia University Television, and “Les printemps incertains” by Sylvain L’Esperence

8pm & 9pm
The Visual Tour of Griffintown, presented by Matthew Barlow

9:30pm
Jonathan Emile
The Franco Proietti Morph-tet
Kalmunity Vibe Collective

Saturday ● September 13, 2008 ● 11am - 1am

11am
The Griffintown Gallery opens, with artists on hand throughout the day.
(The Gallery closes at 5pm)

11am & 3pm
Day Tours of Grffintown, presented by Denis Delaney (Starts in the tent)

11am (until 6pm)
A Scavenger Hunt Tour through Griffintown, by Dominic Roussel (Starts in the tent)

12pm (Hourly until 5pm)
“Sounding Griffintown: A Listening Guide of a Montreal Neighbourhood” by Lisa Gasior (Starts in the Tent)

12pm
Indyish Monthly Mess ● Part One (In the Tent)
Elizabeth Johnston ● Traditional Irish Music

1pm
Gumboot Lessons by Warona Setshwaelo (In the Tent)
Urbain Planning & Griffintown by Steven Peck (In the Gallery)

3pm
Indyish Monthly Mess ● Continues (In the Tent)
Steve Brockley ● Guitar Singer/Songwriter
Willow Rutherford ● Accordion/Singer/Songwriter
Line Spectra ● Electro Pop
Mike O’Brien ● Bluegrass
The Mary Gallagher Story by Alison Louder
Eric Hein and the Northerners ● Folk Rock Improv

5pm
Urbain Planning & Griffintown by Steven Peck (In the Gallery)

8pm & 9pm
The Visual Tour of Griffintown, presented by Matthew Barlow

8pm
Indyish Monthly Mess ● Part Two (In the Tent)
NOW HOSTED BY UNCALLED FOR IMPROV!!!!!
First You Get Sugar ● Funk Pop
Andy & Andrew ● Miramichi Blues
Lady Moe ● Spoken Word
Project Transhumain ● Doc Theatre
Lee Mellor ● Rock Folk
CerAmony ● Cree Rock/Hip Hop
Chris Hein and the Buffalo Gang ● Folk Rock
Random Recipe ● Hip Hop

Sunday ● September 14, 2008 ● 11am - 6pm

11am
The Griffintown Gallery opens, with artists on hand throughout the day.
(The Gallery closes at 5pm)

11am & 3pm
Day Tours of Grffintown, presented by Denis Delaney (Starts in the tent)

11am (until closing)
A Scavenger Hunt Tour through Griffintown, by Dominic Roussell (Starts in the tent)

12pm (Hourly until 5pm)
“Sounding Griffintown: A Listening Guide of a Montreal Neighbourhood” by Lisa Gasior (Starts in the tent)

11am
Gumboot Lessons by Warona Setshwaelo (In the Tent)

1pm
Urbain Planning & Griffintown by Steven Peck (In the Gallery)

Jim McDermott & Friends ● Traditional Irish Music (In the Tent)
Belfast Andi with Swift Years ● Traditional Irish Music (In the Tent)
(More musicians to be announced)

4pm
Closing of Remember Griffintown, and raffle of prizes!

After being in the public eye for the better part of three years, Griffintown, to this day is very much unknown to most Montrealers.

To bring awarness to this forgotten part of Montreal, Remember Griffintown, a CUTV event, will celebrate the rich history that this are has to offer from September 12 - 14th, 2008 in the heart of Griffintown at 950 Ottawa Street, between Ann and Dalhousie.

If you have any questions, or want to know more, don’t hesitate to get in touch, by filling out the form on our contact page.