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Head to Throat Threads for: Parker, John Varvatos, Base London, Robert Graham, Brax, NYDJ

Tuesday, April 30th, 2019

It’s time to shop, because while the energy of Spring will continue, this sale won’t. For 3 days only refresh your wardrobe at Throat Threads sample sale.

Deals of 50- 75% off men’s and women’s designer apparel, accessories and men’s footwear from can’t-miss heavy hitters:  Parker, NYDJ, John Varvatos, Base London, Robert Graham and Brax.

You’ll find your favorite pieces at the best prices. Women who know and love the label Not Your Daughter’s Jeans (NYDJ) will be delighted to score them here. Expect to find a super fashionable assortment of trousers, denim, blazers, jackets, shirts,  dresses, spring accessories and men’s shoes in a full range of sizes in addition to samples.

Location: 1050 rue de la Montagne 2nd floor / Google Maps: http://bit.ly/24icu6q
(across from the Bell Centre, Lucien L’Allier Metro station)
corner: boul. Rene-Levesque
Dates and Times:  May 2 – 4: Thurs 9-8, Fri 9-6, Sat 10-5

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Buy Bath Vanities Direct from Wholesaler Golden Elite – on Sale Now

Sunday, April 28th, 2019

Spring is finally in the air so its a good time to think about renewing your bathroom. Whether you’re planning on a complete bathroom reno or would like to update your old one with some new bathroom furniture, Golden Elite can help you with the furnishings of your dreams – for less.

Whether your looking for traditional floor vanities or you want to maximize the space in your bathroom with a double or single sink wall-hung vanity, Golden Elite has the selection to match every style (modern, classic or rustic) and budget, and this month all the vanities are on sale.

Golden Elite Deco Center, a distributor and manufacturer of wooden flooring and vanities, offers over 300 bathroom products, all in stock, in three locations including the West-Island, Laval, and South Shore. The showroom features flooring, doors, vanities, kitchens, tiles (mosaic tiles, marble tiles and decking tiles) and adhesives selling at warehouse prices that can’t be beat.

Their website is chock full of ideas with very concise details about sizing, colors and prices. Here it is easy to check out their selection of vanities, counter tops, and flooring too. You can just about shop from home and then select the store where you would like to see and then purchase your merchandise.

Special Offer: Save 25% matching accessories with the purchase of a vanity set.

Locations: 88 Brunswick Blvd, DDO; St-Hubert: 3929 boul. Taschereau, Fabreville: 515 boul Curee-Labelle H7P 2P5
corner: (DDO location): rue Tecumseh
Tel: DDO: 514-243-8860 or 888-MGA-8844; St-Hubert: 450-486-3929 or 438-396-4143
Hours: Mon-Wed 8-6, Thurs & Fri 8-8, Sat & Sun 10-5
www.goldenelitedeco.com

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Spend a Day at the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium and You Can Reach the Stars

Saturday, April 27th, 2019

If you want an entire day of intelligent entertainment for the whole family, head to the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium which moved next door to the Olympic Stadium. It’s a perfect activity if the weather is rainy or if it gets really hot in the summer, or any days in between.

The action is mostly in the 2 theaters and it’s quite the deal that your entrance fee covers all the shows. It’s important to look ahead online to figure out how to organize the times for the performances in English or French. You can then manage to get in about 5 shows in one day as most are 20-30 min . In between these, there are some table top games, interactive touch screens and wall displays. Visiting here is the closest you will ever get to rocks from Mars. We also got to see meteorites and learn where they landed.

In the the first theatre where we saw the exquisite Aurorae (Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights), we reclined in the soft comfy seats, It was amazing watching close ups of solar wind and plasma flowing gas on the sun.

The other theatre called Chaos was anything but as the kids got the opportunity to relax on beanbag chairs. The show Aboard the SSE-4801 was kid interactive as they were allowed to shout out answers to the questions of the animator. We learned new things: that Uranus rotates on its side and that there are 88 constellations but we can only see 44 at a time. The kids had fun being allowed to yell “To infinity and beyond”, found out where all the lost socks wind up as well about methane farts. Do you know how many moons Jupitor has? 69

Next up was Polaris which was more juvenile with cartoony Vladimir the Bear and James the Penguin teaching us how to be a scientist.

After lunch we got to see the newest show, Passport to the Universe, narrated by Tom Hanks. It was a well done and instructive documentary connecting us to our ancestors by showing us we are looking at the same sky today as they did (by simply erasing the light pollution). I was wowed by the knowledge that for each star we can see there exists 50,000,000 that we can’t see. We were taught that stars are born and that we humans are made of “stardust”. Carl Sagan stated, “We’re made of star stuff,” because the carbon, nitrogen and oxygen atoms in our bodies, as well as atoms of all other heavy elements, were created in previous generations of stars over 4.5 billion years ago.”

It was very timely that the video let us peek into a black hole in the same month that the Event Horizon Telescope gave us photos of one. In fact, in the really out-in-space swoopy-designed cafe where you can grab a lunch, there is one section with a wall of changing screen shots of moments in space. Got to see Canadian astronaut David Saint Jacques who is up in Space Station right now – and-  the new photos of a black hole.

Our last video, Secrets of Gravity, used a cartoon kid to try to explain Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity. We discovered that a second isn’t always a second and time moves faster on the moon. Einstein famously said, “”Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution.”

The shows at the Rio Tinto Planetarium lets everyone use their imagination. The 8-year-old who accompanied us was excited throughout the day. She said about the planetarium, “You can learn a lot more than you know”.  And we all sure did.

Location: 4801 Pierre de Coubertin Ave
Hours: Sun & Mon 9-6, Tues-Fri 10″30-9, Sat 9-9
Tel: 514-868-3000
www.espacepourlavie.ca/en/planetarium

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At M.H. Grover You Can Start the Season in Style – with Sale Prices

Friday, April 26th, 2019

At M.H. Grover they are kicking off the season with a 20% reduction on all shorts from their new spring collections. You can’t miss with big names Black Bull, Callaway, Champion, Columbia, Creekwood, Cutter & Buck, Lois, Marco, Nautica, Ocean & Earth, Pilatti, Point Zero, Profilo, Savane, Soul of London, Tommy Bahamas and M.E.N.S.

Whether you’re trying to find some new polos, tees, shirts, shorts or swimwear to freshen up your spring attire or snag some essential accessories, big & tall guys don’t ever have to compromise on style. At  M.H. Grover, regardless of height, size or kind of garments you are looking for, you’ll be sure to find a variety of polished, ultra-sharp, and comfortable clothing that you will feel great wearing.

M.H. Grover is full of fashionable new clothes to help see you through the season in style.

Location: 4741 Wellington St., Verdun QC H4G 1X2
corner: 3rd Ave
Tel: 514-769-3771
Sale dates:  April 17 – 22nd, 2019 (Opened Easter Monday)
Metro Stop Station Verdun / Station de l’Eglise
www.groversbigandtall.com

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Sale for: Parker, NYDJ, John Varvatos, Base London, Robert Graham, Brax

Thursday, April 25th, 2019

Spring shopping is on your mind now and what better way is there to save money than scoring this season’s fashions right at the beginning of the season at sale prices? For 3 days, May 2-4,  you can refresh your wardrobe at the Throat Threads Sample Sale.

Deals of 50- 75% off men’s and women’s designer apparel, accessories and men’s footwear from can’t-miss heavy hitters:  Parker, NYDJ, John Varvatos, Base London, Robert Graham and Brax.

You’ll find your favorite pieces at the best prices. Women who know and love the label Not Your Daughter’s Jeans (NYDJ) will be delighted to buy them here. Expect to find a super fashionable assortment of pants, denim, blazers, jackets, shirts,  dresses, spring accessories and men’s shoes in a full range of sizes in addition to samples.

Location: 1050 rue de la Montagne 2nd floor / Google Maps: http://bit.ly/24icu6q
(across from the Bell Centre, Lucien L’Allier Metro station)
corner: boul. Rene-Levesque
Dates and Times:  May 2 – 4: Thurs 9-8, Fri 9-6, Sat 10-5

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Raffinalla’s Spring Sale Continues All April Long

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

What better time to bring in the new season with what’s new, now and necessary in every woman’s wardrobe. Re-fresh your attire with modern, luxurious Spring fashion styles as the Raffinalla Spring  sale continues until the end of the month.

The brand offers a full line of impeccably designed women’s clothing. Timeless and flattering, including women’s outerwear, blazers, skirts and tops, a wide variety of pants that are perfect for every occasion, including off their famed Perfect Fit Pant and Comfort Fit Leggings.

Women from petite to curvy can shop for stylish samples and overstock as Raffinalla lines are available in all sizes. Save up to 80% off on selected merchandise. Perfect Fit Pant starting at $25, tops $15, skirts $25, jackets $35, quilted coats $75, scarves $25, belts $5. So don’t miss the Liquidation Room.

Raffinalla for everyday and every occasion, so comfortable and fashion fabulous they will be among your most coveted pieces.

 

Location: 9200 Meilleur, suite 400
corner: Chabanel
Phone: 514-327-4477, 514-979-4764
Dates: Tues – Fri
Hours: 10-5, Private appointments welcome
Metro: Station Cremazie, Bus 146
raffinalla.com
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The Freshest Roasted Coffee Beans in Montreal

Wednesday, April 17th, 2019

There’s something wonderful about the smell of fresh coffee brewing. Coffee aficionados won’t settle for good coffee when it could be great and it’s the coffee beans which creates the biggest effect on flavor. This is where Cafe Union comes in. Since they have been in the coffee business for over 100 years they know coffee.  This family business is always at the forefront of importing a diverse variety of beans to roast and blend and then to sell it to Montreal consumers and restaurants.

Their focus has been on the coffee bean, and roasting technique and especially the customized blends for customers in order to produce that perfect individual taste. That’s where you come in. So you get to work with them to blend your own flavor profile. Wow.

Beans are imported from many countries, and each one is roasted based on their roasting profile in order to reach their optimal taste when ground and brewed, a process that is exclusive to each bean. And the expertise of the team at Cafe Union ensure that the end result is a bean that yields a cup of coffee that is rich and flavorful, and reflects the delicious taste the bean was meant to give.

Cafe Union offers unique coffee beans from all over the globe, and also have an impressive assortment of Union Specialty Blends including their Joe Beef Montreal blend. They also offer a selection of Fairtrade and Biocertified beans.

They sell espresso machines (Gaggia, Saeco, Rancilio, Pavoni, Mokita, Breville, Quick Mill and Jura) and teapots, too. This location also features a repair depot. Any commercial or domestic espresso machine by Gaggia, Rancilio, Pavoni, Saeco, Mokita, Jura or Quick Mill can be brought here for overhauls and servicing.

Go in in person and enjoy a fresh cup at the counter or check out their convenient order online service.

Location: 148 rue Jean Talon O, Montreal QC H2R 2X1
corner: rue Waverly
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5:30, Sat 9-4
Metro: Station Jean-Talon/Station de Castelnau
Tel: 514 273 5555
cafeunion.com
info@cafeunion.com

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Jeans, Jeans, Jeans for a Jeans “Concierge” (and discounts too!)

Monday, April 15th, 2019

Are you still trying to find the perfect fitting jeans? They’re either too tight, too loose, too low or they give you a droopy bum. With so many different brands, fits, sizes and washes of denim, it’s no wonder that finding the perfect pair can be s0 frustrating. That’s why you should head over to Jeans Jeans Jeans, a hidden gem for a jean shopping experience like no other.

I kid you not. Their knowledgeable staff pride themselves on getting you into the best fitting jeans for your body type, and they know their stuff. Tell them what you are looking for and they’ll select a slew that they feel will work for you and bring them right to you in the dressing room. All you do is keep trying them on til you find a perfect pair.

Jeans Jeans Jeans has a loyal following for their outstanding service and phenomenal pricing. They truly care about their customers experience. They offer FREE parking and have a parking assistant posted outside helping you navigate to a spot. They also offer a FREE on-site hemming service while you wait, in fact they are often ready by the time you get out of the dressing room and to the cash.

What more can you ask for: discounted prices, personal service, free hemming and someone to park your car and most importantly they’ll have you leaving the store with the perfect fitting jeans and a new go-to shopping destination for your denims.

Location: 5575 rue Casgrain, Montreal QC H2T 1Y1,
corner: St-Viateur.
Tel: 514-279-3303
Hours: Mon & Wed 9-5, Thurs 9-9, Fri 9-6, Sat & Sun 9-4 (Closed Tues)
www.jeansjeansjeans.ca

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Belly Laughs at Centaur Theatre’s Blind Date Raucus Evening?

Monday, April 15th, 2019

It’s challenging enough going on a real blind date, but imaging doing it with an entire audience watching the whole thing?  I did not expect Blind Date at the Centaur Theatre to be so funny. I don’t laugh easily, however while watching this “Spontaneous Theatre” (as author Rebecca Northan calls it), I was  roaring hysterically. What a fabulous writing/acting job she has created.

The show begins in the theatre’s bar room before the curtain goes up, because that’s when Mimi (Rebecca Northan) and her scenographers (David Benjamin Tomlinson and Lili Beaudoin) mingle with potential audience members to find, as Northan describes it, “someone who is reluctantly willing” to be her date on stage for the entire show. Don’t get nervous if you are a ticket holder, as you should know that she will only pick someone who is willing to go on stage. I really applaud the bravery, calmness, politeness and wit of “Alex” who was our “victim”, er, date.

Mimi wears a red clown nose throughout, which she says is “to remind the audience and the gentleman I’m sitting across from that this is all just about play and theatre. If it was just two people sitting across from each other, sharing their real lives, the boundaries could start to blur.” Her wit is quick, her prepared concept lines are cleverly written and acted, like when she grins and says, “the reason she thinks she is asked her age on dates is to find out how old her eggs are”.

The date starts out in a cafe where they chat and get to know each other over a glass of (real!) wine. That surely helps loosen up the tongues of all of her targets. It follows the script of any blind date. Where do you work? What are your likes? your dreams? or perhaps former relationships?

The show is a real challenge for the backstage crew, as the stage manager and sound improviser Emma Brager has to follow the scene and improvise lighting and noises for the words, perhaps music and sound effects and react to changes that are happening on stage.

Blind Date has been staged in New York City, London’s West End and Toronto, while the 800th!!! performance will be celebrated right here in Montreal. This play “isn’t just about comedy; it’s also about the connections people make and the ways in which we communicate with one another”, opines Northan.

An interesting twist on this concept will be David Benjamin Tomlinson himself performing on 2 Thursday evenings with a male audience member for a queer blind date.

If you want to follow more of the story, you can follow the run on Facebook, where there are notes on each guy who is brave enough to date Northan.  She also created a Ted Talk where she reveals that her traits are not only the secret to good acting, they are the secret to having a good relationship.

It’s time for you take a break from reality and laugh yourself silly watching two strangers attempt to connect. Go buy tickets now!

Phone: 514-288-3161 or 514-288-3161
Dates: til Apr 28
Queer Performances: April 18 and 25
www.centaurtheatre.com

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Whether It’s For Easter or Passover, Head to Galerie au Chocolat for All Your Chocolate Needs

Friday, April 12th, 2019

We are so lucky to have Galerie au Chocolat, a premium chocolate maker based right here in Saint-Laurent. They produce high quality chocolates for every occasion and season using the finest Belgian chocolate and wholesome, real-food ingredients in all of their products.

For Passover, they create a special collection of delicious handmade, kosher for Passover chocolates. These treats highlight the passion and the quality that they bring to the art of chocolate making. The selection at this holiday is similar to some of those offered the rest of the year, but all of the ingredients are certified in Cholov Israel as Pareve and kosher for Passover

The large assortment of special Passover items include perennial favourites such as almond barks, clusters, chocolate macaroons, chocolate covered matzoh, chocolate seder plates and much more.

The colorfully presented Easter collection includes a large selection of moulded chocolates in a variety of shapes and sizes, in white, milk and dark chocolates again using the same fine Belgian chocolate. A number of unique products only make an appearance at Easter including the delicious praline eggs and specially wrapped Easter gift boxes containing a tantalizing assortment of treats created with only the best ingredients.

New Location: 6665 Chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse, Saint-Laurent, QC H4T 1Z5
corner: Migneron
Tel: 514-331-8460
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5
www.galerieauchocolat.ca

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