It is completely understandable how Carly Street won both the Dora Award and the Theatre Critics Award for best actress in the  role of Vanda in Venus In Fur, now playing at the Centaur. The repartee in a battle of the sexes with Rick Miller, who plays Thomas, the author of the play-within-the play, is like watching a ping pong match.

Vanda walks in late, disheveled from a thunderstorm raging outside, and she rattles on in a low class New York-ish accent which is so obviously all wrong for the part he was casting. He’s about to lock up and go home to his fiancee; she is hell bent on doing an audition.

The split-second transformational timing between her accents is both electric and believable. Thomas is in a battle bordering gender dominance both in the play he wrote and in his life.

The play delves into masochism, and was written by David Ives based on a Leopold von Sacher-Masoch book. The term masochism derives from his last name. The play was nominated for a Tony when it ran on Broadway.

Location: Centaur Theatre, 453 St-François-Xavier
corner: Notre-Dame
Tel: 514-288-3161
Dates: until Nov 9
www.centaurtheatre.com

Les Ventes Trio warehouse sales always offer up great brand names for men and women. with savings of up to 70% off.

Expect to find these names: Bench, Jack & Jones, Vero Moda, ProjekRaw, Ecko Unltd, Kaporal, Covet, Noize and more. There’s hoodies, t-shirts, jeans, sweaters, shirts, shoes, tops and dresses.

If you print coupon below and fill it out, you will receive a free gift.

Location: 3570 boul. St-Charles nord, H9H 3C3
Dates: ends Oct 26
Hours: Mon & Tues closed, Wed 11-6, Thurs & Fri 11-8, Sat & Sun 10-5. Open Monday, Oct 13 Thanks giving 11-4
www.triowarehousesale.com
www.lesventestrioentrepot.ca
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/15qVUQH

Premium Retail Group is a company that puts together great sales to look forward to. This sale will feature john varvatos and Lacoste.

At their sale, both men and women can always buy authentic merchandise from manufacturers at up to 80% off regular retail prices. Samples will be available in both brands and the Lacoste lines of footwear and handbags will have all sizes

There is registration@www.premiumretailgroup.com

Location: 4454 Garand, VSL H4R 2A3
corner: Pomba
Dates: Oct 23-26
Hours: Thurs & Fri 11-9, Sat & Sun 11-5
www.premiumretailgroup.com

La Grande Braderie de Mode Quebecoise is the sale for 200+ of  the creme de la creme of Quebec designers’ samples and ends of inventory at 50%-80% off.  Men and women both would be happy shopping here for clothing, outerwear, swimwear, jewelry, and accessories. You can find outfits for the kids too.

Womenswear: Against Nudity, Aime Com Moi, Alice et Arthur, Annie 50, Atelier b., Barilà, Betina Lou, Le Blanc Mouton, Birds of North America, Bodybag by Jude Clothing, Caroline, Villamarin, Ça va de soi, Caracol, Cherry Bobin, Claude Hunot, Coca Bella, Codav & Forset, Cokluch, Coup de Foudre, Crazy about black, Créations Encore, Dinh Bà Design, Dino Gaspari, Envers par Yves Jean Lacasse, Ève Gravel, Ève Lavoie, Frëtt Design, Furlux, Gino, Grob, Iris Setlakwe, Jennifer Glasgow, Josiane Perron, Judy Design, Karen Lavertu, KarKass, Kärv, Kazak, Kiitsch, Kollontaï, Legend of Faroe, Luc Fontaine, Lux & Luster, Maillagogo, MarieC, Mia More Collection, Meemoza, Mela, Mélissa Nepton, MELOW par Melissa, Bolduc, Message Factory, Minucci & Marciano, Mojito Collection, Mondor, Muse par Christian Chenail, Musky, Nadya Toto, Myco Anna, Papillon Blanc, Pascale Viau, Pedro Sport, Pierre Poisson, Pinkmuchacha, Rachel Sun, Rien ne se perd, tout se crée, Rino Rossi, Rud, Rudsak, Ruelle, Saatchi, Sefani, Schwiing, Second Yoga Jeans, Slak, Sonia P., Sosie Sosie, Stacey Zhang, Stefano, Tavan & Mitto, Tokaya, Véronique D’Aragon, Véronique Miljkovitch, Vilaine Demoiselle, Voyou, Winnie Fashion

Menswear: Ivanö, MenzApparel, Oöm Ethikwear, Rud, Rudsak

Jewelry: Anne-Marie Chagnon, Boa Bijoux, Bijoux Caroline Néron, Bijoux creation Twinne, Bijoux Cré-Art, Christine Bijoux, Crazy Lily, Créations Osmose, Créations Encore, Diane Balit, Elisa C-Rossow, Fixation, Djul Pearls, Jean Bastien, Julie Bessette, Les Perles Rares, Lily Rose, Manifest design, Micalla, Mohawki, My AddiKt, NABO collection, Nadine Charron
Nes, Rose Nanane, Stella Bijoux, Sylvie Germain, Terra Moda Designs, Toca Designs, Vanessa Yanow

Coats: Avalanche, Dino Gaspari, Fourrures Luna, Harricana, Mackage, Rud, Rudsak, Soïa & Kyo

Kidswear: Bébé OÖM, Princesse et Dragon

Accessories: Burshearts, C comme Ça, Concubine (sacs à main), Dino Gaspari, Entre-Peaux, Matt & Nat, Matteo Mio (sacs à main), Mondor, Nicole & Co, Noujica, Ophélie Hats
Pedro Sport, Princesse et Dragon, Rachel F., Ressac, Veinage

Lingerie – swimwear: Arianne Lingerie, Pedro Sport, Mondor

Espace relève créative: Atelier Entre-Peaux, Caroline Villamarin, Christine Bijoux, Crazy Lily, Creation Twinne, Djul Pearls, Elisa C-Rossow, Impair, Kiitsch, Legend of Faroe, Mia More Collection, Mohawki, Nadine Charron, Pascale Viau, Pinkmuchacha, Terra Moda Designs

Location: Marche Bonsecours 350 St-Paul Est, Old Montreal
Metro: Station Champ-de-Mars
Dates: Oct 23 & 24: 10-9, Oct 25: 10-6, Oct 26: 10-5
Phone: 514-866-2006 x 300
www.braderiedemodequebecoise.com
www.facebook.com/labraderie
email: info@braderiedemodequebecoise.com

Both men and women can save 50% to 75% off on John Varvatos, Robert Graham and Ping Apparel,  Brax Feel Good, Ike Behar collection samples. Expect to find: clothes, coats,  shoes, and other accessories.

Location: 1050 de La Montagne
corner: boul. Rene-Levesque
Dates: Oct 23-25
Times: Thurs & Fri 9-7, Sat 10-5

www.robertgraham.us
www.johnvarvatos.com
www.brax.com/en_EN/company/brands/brax_feel_good.php
www.pingapparelshop.com/
Station: Lucien l’Allier

This is the 20th year that this group of artisans have gathered together to show off and sell off their creations. Take advantage of the crisp Fall weather to take a ride out to Baie d’Urfe.

Don’t forget to peek into the Red Barn where, this year, 8 independent entrepreneurs are selling their wares too.  Those of you who pine for fresh from nature products will be delighted to know that Distribution GeoEvoo, who import Greek extra virgin olive oil (directly from their Dad’s family estate in Messinia, Greece) will be there. You can sample the great taste of their first cold pressed olive oil produced by the Geo Ligris Estate. The trees have been in the family for over 100 years.

Location: Baie D’Urfe Curling Club, 63 Churhill Rd
Dates: Oct 18 & 19
Time: 10-4

Stock up on Liquideco’s great savings on towels, placemats, dishcloths, tablecloths, mattress covers (3 types), pillow protectors, shower curtains, rugs, bath rug sets, etc. They offer great deals like cushions for $5, curtain panels for $5, twin comforters starting at $15 or bed-in-a-bag sets from 4-7 pieces starting at $20.

Head to their warehouse sale in the east end. It will only be held for 2 days, so at these prices, make sure to stock up on extras.

Free parking available and the sale is only till stock lasts.

Location: 8566 Boul. Pie-IX
corner: Boul. Robert
Dates: Oct 17 & 18
Times: Fri 10-6, Sat 8-3
www.liquideco.com

Warshaw Maison has a great location facing the Atwater Market.  For kitchen and household items prices are kept low since they buy liquidation deals and pass the savings on to you.

The store is chock full of serving dishes, gadgets, baking dishes, table linens, curtain panels, shower curtains, bathroom accessories, area rugs and runners, plants, and a big espresso section.

Expect to find:
– a big selection of bar stools
– gardening pots, soil, vitamins, planters
– shopping carts from France with fun designs and words
– Klip-It lunch containers in all sizes: some have cutlery, salad dressing containers, room for an ice pack. They’re made of virgin materials which are BPA-free and lead-free
– silicone baking molds in all colors and sizes
– a huge display of Trudeau products. Their salt & pepper shakers are guaranteed for life
– aprons for adults and kids
– cushions, chair pads, throws, pillows, towels, placemats, napkins, tablecloths
– knapsacks that convert to towels, reversible beach blankets (in a carry bag) which are waterproof on one side.
– baskets and storage containers
– bamboo rugs, synthetic Persian rugs, bath mats
– novelty throws called Safari with animals and throws which reverse to sherpa
– specialists in espresso machines: Saeco, Caffitaly, Breville, Keurig with and without pods
– blenders, toaster ovens, grills, kettles, juicers, toasters, oven mitts
– hampers, picnic baskets, umbrellas
– a plant section in the store with oddities like lucky bamboo, money tree and ginkgo biloba.
– And the Sodastream machine to make your own soda

This is definitely the store where there is something for everyone.

Location: 145 Atwater
corner: St-Ambroise
Tel: 514-933-2250
Hours: Regular plus Sun 9-5
www.warshawmaison.ca

For those of you who like to dress your  kids (sizes newborn – junior) in European-styled clothing  (Tumble N’ Dry Lo, imps&elfsAmsterdam, Miss Sixty, Munster Kids, ST girls, Murphy & Nye, The Little Linen Company Australia, little bamboo, mini monkey), head over to this 70% off warehouse and sample sale on Fall and Winter clothes, bags, footwear, winter jackets and accessories. Prices start at $5-$10, t-shirts can be had for $15 and tops for $20.

The first 50 customers will receive a gift.

Location: 7499 Transcanadienne, St-Laurent, H4T 1T3
corner: Cote Vertu
Tel: 514-337-7499
Sale dates: Wed-Sat Oct 22-25
Times: 9-6
www.fashiondistrict.ca

Manteaux Manteaux, the name says it all. This is the perfect time for the ladies to pick up a winter coat at this warehouse liquidation sale. All types kinds of coats are being sold off.

They will also be carrying name brands such as Sicily, Soïa&Kyo, Oxygen, Point Zero, Noize, Cana V, Steve Madden, Anne Klein, bebe and more. Sizes goes from XXS right up to ladies 3X plus sizes. They are even paying both the taxes for this event, to sweeten the deal.

If you print the coupon below, you will get a free scarf with your coat (as long as supplies last).

Location: 5415 Royalmount
corner: Royden
Tel: 514-344-5140
Dates: Oct 15-19
Times: Wed – Fri 10-8, Sat & Sun 10-5
Metro: Station de la Savanne, Station Namur
www.manteaux.com
email: info@manteaux.com