Friday, September 29 marked 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): 

Exhibition, L'Anse-aux-Bateaux

Situated upstream from the Coteau-du-Lac rapids (St. Lawrence River), the L'Anse-aux-Bateaux archaeological site is a privileged and advantageous location that made it possible to establish a landing stage for ships as early as the beginning of the 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, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, October 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m;

Performance by Chantal Marcil's dance troupe

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

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

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

Creation of a fluorescent collective work with Philippe Corriveau

Come and create a collective work of art!

Artist 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 L'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, 6 pm to 7 pm; 

L'Île-Perrot: 

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

Story time - Histoires pour bout'choux (ages 3 to 5)Story time with arts and crafts 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. After the storytelling, there'll be a craft and early-learning workshop on the subject.

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 pm to 3 pm; 

Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot: 

Where: 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 an African dance style, protect forests while dancing like the natives, memorize the 4Rs, put respect in our recycling bins, all while highlighting an amazing, hope-filled scientific experiment! It's the joy of biodiversity.

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

Saint-Polycarpe:

Where: Hôtel de Ville (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 the Town Hall: children create friendship bracelets using a variety of techniques; Workshop (at the top of the Town Hall); 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 crafts from the human community in more than 20 countries (personal collections) and from various communities present in the village. ), 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, 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

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

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; 

Shaping the community

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

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; 

Dreaming of reconciliation

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

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; 

The tightly knit community

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

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 crafted by our textile artisans who are passing on their heritage to future generations.

When: Sunday, October 1, 1 pm to 2:30 pm; 

Pincourt

Leaving your mark

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

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, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m;Pincourt: 

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):

Gisèle Lapalme invites you to her space

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

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: Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m; 

Les MiniMalices family show

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

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 - Craft theme - insect-making with wire with Julie Therrien, artist; Workshop 3 - Craft theme - copper jewelry-making with Louise Séguin, artist-jeweler.

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

Vaudreuil-Dorion:

Location: 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 lets youngsters discover this great musical classic.

Suggested age: 4 to 8

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

Launch of L'Oasis créative

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

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. 

When: Saturday, September 30, 1-4pm;