Today, Friday, September 29, marks the opening of the 27th Journées de la culture in Quebec. Until Sunday, October 1 at 11:59 p.m., more than 2,600 activities of all kinds are planned across Quebec. Here's a list of the activities on offer in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. 

The weekend's cultural events are organized by 1,100 different organizers, including municipalities, RCMs, artists' groups, community groups and other cultural organizations. 

Here are the activities to be enjoyed in the region as part of this provincial cultural event: 

Les Coteaux: 

Location: Édifice Laurier-Léger (199 rue Principale, Les Coteaux, J7X 1A1): 

Opening of Charles Leblanc's exhibition

When: Friday, September 29, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m; 

Screening of the short film, La liste des choses qui existent " (The list of things that exist)

Francis Papillon's series of short films entitled La liste des choses qui existent is inspired by the comic strip of the same name and features cartoonists Cathon and Iris, two curious and extravagant girls.

When: Friday, September 29, 8 pm to 8:30 pm; 

Exhibition, L'Anse-aux-Bateaux

Situated upstream of the Coteau-du-Lac rapids on the St. Lawrence River, the Anse-aux-Bateaux archaeological site is a privileged and advantageous location, having been used as a landing stage for ships since the early 19th century.

Following several decades of intense maritime and commercial activity, the occupation of the cove has left many traces.

As a result, a large number of artifacts were brought to the surface by chance underwater discoveries.The current collection comprises 407 fragments grouped into three categories: ceramics, glass and metal.

When: Saturday, September 30, 11am-7pm and Sunday, October 1, 10am-5pm; 

Performance by Chantal Marcil's dance troupe

Chantal Marcil's dance troupe will perform a dance demonstration. 

When: Saturday, September 30, from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m; 

Parc Wilson (200 rue Principale, Les Coteaux, J7X 1E3): 

Musical show (cello and piano duo) 

Judy Hung, pianist, violinist, cellist da spalla, plays modern instruments as well as historical ones.

Founder and artistic director of the Orchestre symphonique des jeunes de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Judy Hung is also musical director and organist at Valois United Church.

Judy Hung holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in violin performance from the University of Louisiana, as well as Master's degrees in violin performance, piano and early music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Syracuse University and McGill University, respectively.

When: Friday, September 29, from 7 to 7:45 p.m. 

La culture en éveil - Poetry workshop

Nathalyrmene Rousseau and Culture En Éveil present a performance of poetry and mime, accompanied by a musician. This will be followed by a period of interaction with poetic games and a closing open-mic mode.

Between words and music, between the diversity of languages, we'll offer you the magic of universal language during a pleasant moment of sharing.

When:Saturday, September 30, 4pm to 5pm; 

Making realistic drawings and ribambelle

Join artist Isabelle Turcotte in a collective felt-tip ribambelle and realistic drawing activity.

Isabelle Turcotte was the recipient of a bursary for excellence in visual arts at the end of her college studies. In 2002, she won second prize in the Association Valédar's Expo contest with her work Repose en paix.In 2009, for the same competition, she won first prize from the jury in the professional artist class and the People's Choice award. In 2008, she won the second People's Choice Award for all her works at Roulez vers la culture en Montérégie in Coteau-du-Lac.

When:Saturday, September 30, 11 a.m. to noon; 

Creation of a collective work with Monica Brinkman

Creation of a collective work of mosaic on a wood base with earthy, natural colors.

Monica is a multidisciplinary mosaic artist born in Ontario to a German immigrant father and an Acadian mother. Her artistic approach began in childhood, when she sewed patchwork and collected shells and sea glass on the beach during visits to her grandparents' cottage in New Brunswick.

Her contemporary-style, eco-responsible mosaics are inspired by major social issues and made from a variety of materials, both natural and man-made, that attract her attention for their beauty and originality. Monica has participated in numerous group and solo exhibitions, and has been creating citizen parades from scratch for over 20 years.

When: Saturday, September 30, from noon to 3 p.m; 

Fluorescent collective artwork with Philippe Corriveau

Come and create a collective work!

Philippe Corriveau's multidisciplinary approach to visual art is inspired by the environment around us. His work combines collections of organic and transformed materials. He also practices cultural mediation so he can share his creative process.

When: Saturday, September 30, 2pm to 5pm; 

Performance by the Orchestre symphonique des jeunes de Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Made up of over 14 young musicians, the Orchestre symphonique des jeunes de Vaudreuil-Soulanges will play a number of well-known works.

The orchestra enjoys sharing its passion for music with the community.When:Saturday, September 30, from 6 to 7 p.m;<

L'Île-Perrot: 

Location: Bibliothèque Guy-Godin (120 boul. Perrot L'Île-Perrot, J7V 3G1):

Cinéma popcorn in family - Quebec cinema in the spotlight!

An evening of popcorn and Quebec culture. As part of the Journées de la culture, the Guy-Godin library will present La forteresse suspendue, a Quebec film for the whole family, in the Contes pour tous collection. 

When: Friday, September 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m; 

Story time - Stories for tots (ages 3 to 5)

Story time with arts and crafts and early-learning activities for children aged 3 to 5 accompanied by a parent. Reading of several stories related to literature and culture. The stories will be followed by crafts and an early-learning workshop. Total workshop duration: 45 minutes.

When: Saturday, September 30, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m;

Story time - Stories for young readers (6 to 8 years)

Story time with arts and crafts activities for children aged 6 to 8 accompanied by a parent. Reading of several stories related to literature and culture. The stories will be followed by crafts and an early-learning workshop.

Total workshop duration: 45 minutes.

When: Saturday, September 30, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m; 

Caricature workshop

A caricaturist will be on hand to explain his art and create caricatures of the users present, on request. The caricatures will be projected onto a giant screen, to optimize the visibility of the animation for all participants. The caricaturist will take around five minutes per person for black and white drawings, or seven minutes for color drawings.Workshop duration: 2 hours

When: Sunday, October 1, 1-3 p.m;

Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot: 

Location: Théâtre de l'île Perrot ( Parc Historique de la Pointe-du-Moulin, 2500 boul. Don-Quichotte, Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot, J7V 7P2);

La promesse du papillon...we dance, we sing, we move.

La promesse du papillon is a trio show featuring jazz singer Willow Quig, animator-storyteller and specialist in young audiences Nathalie Hains, and multidisciplinary artist and show designer Shantal Nicole.

The family audience is introduced to environmental protection in a playful way, and learns how to do their bit.
A hummingbird, two blue butterflies, a lynx, an owl and a brown bear will take turns calling you to account for your role, however small. A musical and dance journey, from French chanson to jazz, rap, contemporary, African and native dance. We dance, we sing, we move! 

During the show, audiences are invited to learn a body percussion score, recreate a downpour as a group, plow the earth in African dance style, protect forests while dancing like the natives, memorize the 4Rs, put respect in our recycling bins, all while highlighting an amazing scientific experiment filled with hope! It's the joy of biodiversity.

When: Sunday, October 1, from 2 to 3 p.m;

Saint-Polycarpe:

Location: Town Hall (1263 ch. Élie-Auclair, Saint-Polycarpe, J0P 1X0): 

Our local community within the human community

We'll have three sites for you to enjoy.

Kiosk behind Hôtel de Ville: children create friendship bracelets using a variety of techniques; Workshop (at the top of Hôtel de Ville); Exhibition of crafts created over the past year (weaving, knitting, crochet, needle felting (2D and 3D), punch needle, basketry, amigurumis, painting, etc.), as well as handicrafts made by other artists. ), as well as handicrafts from the human community in over 20 countries (personal collections) and handicrafts made by various communities present in the village; Exhibition of a painting of a heritage building (the church) done in the colors of painter Riopelle to mark the Riopelle year; Exhibition of a model with the characters and scenery used to produce a stop motion, intended for children and adults with a childlike soul; Hands-on workshop for visitors: Needle felting of a tree of life with colored carded wool; Demonstration and participation in loom weaving and embroidery with specialized machine. Town Hall conference room: presentation of a video produced by our circle, based on this year's theme, La Collectivité.

When: Saturday, September 30, from noon to 5 p.m;

Coteau-du-Lac:

Location: Local of the Société d'histoire et de généalogie de Coteau-du-Lac (4 rue Principale, Coteau-du-Lac, J0P 1B0);

Capturing the past

Discover your ancestors, your genealogy and the stories that built our town. With professional artist Émilie Léger, learn about an old photographic process (circa 1830-1840), which is enjoying great interest in contemporary art. The workshop will take place outdoors, conditions permitting. 

When: Sunday, October 1, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m; 

Where: Centre communautaire Wilson (2 rue Georges-Jules Beaudet, Coteau-du-Lac, J0P 1B0):

Shaping the community

Learn the basic techniques for modeling a slab of clay with sculptor Danile Laramée and participate in the creation of a painting highlighting the diversities of each and every person that enrich and bring our community together.

When: Sunday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m; 

Where: Bibliothèque Jules-Fournier (Basement, 3 rue du Parc, Coteau-du-Lac, J0P 1B0); 

Dreaming of reconciliation

Explore the origins and legends of the dreamcatcher. With Christina Brière, artist and facilitator from the Wolastoqivik Nation, professionally craft an object from North American Aboriginal culture. Good manual dexterity and the ability to follow creative steps are required.

When: Sunday, October 1, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m; 

Where: Parc Gaspar-Dauth (50 rue Juillet, Coteau-du-Lac, J0P 1B0): 

The tightly knit community

Come and admire the result of each of these stitches that unite the community with nature in a neighborhood park. A magnificent knit-graffiti installation created by our textile artisans, who are passing on their heritage to future generations.When:Sunday, October 1, 1 pm to 2:30 pm; 

Where: Pavillon Wilson (Basement, 4 rue Principale, Coteau-du-Lac, J0P 1B0):

Leaving your mark

Leave your mark on a canvas that will serve as the backdrop for the group's collective work. With artist and hypnotherapist Max Aeden, go in search of your power animal, honor your ally and use it to create. Collages and mixed media will be used to represent each person's strengths in a work that will be part of the Carrefour jeunesse emploi de Vaudreuil-Soulanges' Vocation en Art exhibition.

When:Sunday, October 1, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m;

Pincourt: 

Location: Bibliothèque de Pincourt (225 boul. Pincourt, Pincourt, J7W 9T2):

Meet Éric Ruel, producer and director

Éric Ruel founded La Ruelle Films (formerly known as Les Productions de la Ruelle) with Guylaine Maroist in 2003. A true enthusiast, he has devoted himself as much́ to vital causes (the nuclear threat in Time Bombs and Gentilly Or Not To Be, and the misogynistic drift of social networks in Je vous salue Salope Salope Bitch), as he has takeń a fresh look at political phenomena (Les États-Désunis du Canada, God Save Justin Trudeau). Always seeking to reveal "the story behind the story", he has developed́ a unique expertise in the quest for and treatment of archives, particularly notable in the series J'ai la mémoire qui tourne, the documentary thriller Expo67 Mission Impossible and Jukebox: an American dream made in Quebec. In addition to being producer and director of distribution, Éric Ruel is also director and editor on the vast majority of La Ruelle Films' documentaries. He has won a Governor General's Award (Prix Pierre-Berton), five Gémeaux, the VIFFF D'Or Grand Prix du jury at the Vevey International Film Festival in Switzerland, the Gold Ribbon Award for Best Documentary from CAB/ACR Canadian Association of Broadcasters, the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at the New-York International Film Festival and a Boomerang Award.

Accompanied by an awareness-raising campaign (#StopLesCyberviolences) overseen by Éric Ruel, La Ruelle Films' latest documentary, Je vous salue salope, has been a phenomenal success both here and abroad, notably ranking tenth on the all-time box-office charts for a documentary in Quebec. 

When:Saturday, September 30, 1 pm to 2:30 pm;

Saint-Lazare: 

Location: Saint-Lazare Library (1301 rue du Bois, Saint-Lazare, J7T 3E6):

 Lecture by Simon Boulerice

Join us for a lecture by Simon Boulerice, a versatile artist.

In addition to being a radio (Il restera toujours la culture) and TV (Cette année-là, Autonome, Sucré salé, Bonsoir Bonsoir!) commentator, he's also an actor, director and writer. He writes theater, poetry and novels, for both adults and children. His 60-odd titles include Simon a toujours aimé danser, Javotte, Edgar Paillettes, PIG, Les garçons courent plus vite, Florence et Léon, Le Dernier qui sort éteint la lumière, L'Enfant mascara and Pleurer au fond des mascottes.

His works, translated into nine languages, have been nominated for the Governor General's Award and the Prix des libraires. For television, he helped script the new version of Passe-Partout for Télé-Québec, and wrote the scripts for three seasons of the Radio-Canada series Six degrés. The latter won the Rockie Award for Live Action: Youth (11-17) at the Banff International Media Festival and six Gémeaux awards, including one for best youth text. His novel Géolocaliser l'amour was adapted into a web series, in which he plays the lead role, winning two acting awards in Italy and Argentina. His play Martine à la plage was also adapted into a web series, winning the award for best web series in Germany in June 2023.Chouchou, his first TV series for adults, was acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, and won the Ça m'allume award at the last Zapettes d'or gala.   

When: Friday, September 29, from 10 a.m. to noon; 

Location: 1765 rue des Pervenches (Apt 2, Saint-Lazare, J7T 3B9): 

Gisèle Lapalme invites you to her space.

Come and discover my work in watercolor, oil, acrylic and mixed media.I'll be presenting a watercolour demonstration on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1 to 2 pm. 

When:Friday, September 29, 1 pm to 6 pm, Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, 10 am to 5 pm; 

Where: Centre communautaire Saint-Lazare (1301 rue du Bois, Saint-Lazare, J7T 3E6) 

Les MiniMalices family show

Once upon a time, there was a trunk, a clothesline, a few chairs, four actors and a touch of playful spirit.

Mother Goat has lost her young, Hansel, Gretel and their home. Bluebeard doesn't know how to keep a woman. Rose Latulipe wishes she could dance until midnight. Alexis the trotter hopes to beat the train at the race, and the lumberjacks at the Chasse-Galerie hope to get home. And let's not forget the rats, who can't get to the larder without passing the cat.

Au bout du conte revisits, with a minimum of artifice and a maximum of inventiveness, the stories that have lulled our childhoods, frightened our grandmothers and captivated the most tanned of our cousins. Four actors share the roles of these eight tales, ingeniously using everyday props to set the scene, differentiate the characters and guide the audience through these contrasting worlds. Because it's good to remember that you can do a lot with a little, and that just because you're small doesn't mean you can't be big!

When: Sunday, October 1, 1-3pm; 

Collective art - painting a banner on canvas

Using a canvas reproduction based on a sketch drawn by Céline Poirier, a local visual artist, citizens of all ages are invited to come and add their color!

The acrylic banner, measuring 144" X 48", will then be installed in the library to allow visitors to appreciate the collective work.

In parallel with the collective painting, three thematic workshops will be offered continuously from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:

Workshop 1 - Visual arts and illustration theme - creation of a comic strip with Mélanie Leclerc, from Articité; Workshop 2 - Arts and crafts theme - making insects with wire with Julie Therrien, artist; Workshop 3 - Arts and crafts theme - making copper jewelry with Louise Séguin, artist-jeweler.

When:Saturday, September 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m;

Vaudreuil-Dorion: 

Location: Maison Félix-Leclerc (186 ch. de l'Anse, Vaudreuil-Dorion, J7V 8P3) 

Intimate concert with Jean Petitclerc at Maison Félix-Leclerc

Every Friday in the salon of the Maison Félix-Leclerc, a variety of cultural performances (music, storytelling, theater, literature) take place. These local evenings take place at 7:30pm. 

On September 29, it's a rendez-vous with Jean Petitclerc.

Actor and singer Jean Petitclerc invites you to a nostalgic yet festive recital. Drawing on the repertoire of the greatest French and Quebec singers, the artist offers you the texts and music that have shaped his career and set the beacons for his vision of the world.  With humor and sensitivity, he invites you to discover or re-hear timeless melodies and lyrics that have marked their era and are still relevant today.

When: Friday, September 29, 7:30 to 9 p.m; 

Where: Centre multisports André-Chagnon ( 3093 boul. de la Gare, Vaudreuil-Dorion, J7V 9R2) 

Coup de théâtre | Le Carnaval des animaux by L'Arsenal

Coup de théâtre is a series of shows for young audiences in Vaudreuil-Dorion. 

This fifty-minute show is the first of the fall season.

Inspired by the whimsical work of composer Camille Saint-Saëns, Carnival of the Animals takes children on a fabulous musical journey guided by two clownish characters, Octave and Mandoline. In this magical universe, lions, kangaroos, turtles and other animals come to life through small and large puppets, each more surprising than the last. A veritable odyssey of sound, entertainment and fun, this show allows youngsters to discover this great musical classic.Suggested age: 4 to 8

When: Sunday, October 1, 11 a.m. to noon; 

Where: L'édifice de la Croisée ( 1255 rue Émile-Bouchard, Vaudreuil-Dorion, J7V 0J6): 

Launch of L'Oasis créative

L'Oasis créative is a new space dedicated to co-creation, in the heart of an intergenerational community building, allowing users and citizens to enjoy a creative moment, thanks to the participation of several artists.On September 30, come and discover the new installation dedicated to citizen creation.