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February 1st, 2010 - A "Nuit blanche" in a "transformed" Place des Arts!

Nuit Blanche
This year, Place des Arts has once again concocted a programme for the Montreal Nuit blanche that is sure to warm up the thousands of night owls who will come through its doors on February 27.
 
“Just as those who take part in the Nuit blanche brave the cold and keep themselves awake as they make their way all over town, so will we throw open our doors to those looking for something new—despite the renovations taking place in our hall. That said, the countdown has begun, and the next Nuit blanche, in 2011, will take place in our all-new space, Place des Arts’ Grand Foyer culturel,” stated Programming Director Michel Gagnon.
 
As for this year’s Nuit blanche, programming includes the return of some sure bets (Fantasia, Improvisez la nuit at DUCEPPE), and some new activities like the Opéra de Montréal’s Karaoke Opera and the enigmatic The Dancing Body’s ABC…
 
Programming details
 
Abécédaire du corps dansant
The Dancing Body’s ABC
X… the unknown variable
Resolutely post-modern,The Dancing Body’s ABCis a double exploration of the dancing body, based on the 26 letters of the alphabet. Simultaneously theoretical reflection and dance performance, our ABC dwells on the enigmatic and no less strange letter X as the unknown variable of the dancing body. A device through which bodies, sounds and images bear witness to the inevitable relinquishing of certainties.
Hall des Pas perdus
11 PM to 3 AM
 
Improvisez la nuit
Inventing the night  
Still more improv at DUCEPPE!Following their successes of the last four years, Stéphane Bellavance and his accomplices make an even bigger impact at this new edition of the Nuit Blanche, with three improv shows: at midnight, 2 and 4 a.m. What better way to get through the night?! Bring your friends to DUCEPPE!

Théâtre Jean-Duceppe
Midnight, 2Am and 4 AM
 
Fantasia Fantasia International Film Festival
A selection of the best short films shown at Fantasia 2009. DJ XL5’S Razzle Dazzle Zappin’ Party offers playful shorts, animated films and other entertaining micro-shorts. The Best of Fantasia 2009 presents a selection chosen by Mitch Davis, while Vive le court libre 2009 presents Quebec’s best cult short films.

Piano Nobile, salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
11PM to 5 AM
 
Karakoé Opéra
Karaoke Opera
Be a diva for an evening… or perhaps a night! Experience a Nuit Blanche exclusive, Karaoke Opera, featuring opera’s most beautiful arias performed karaoke style. Bring your friends and join the fun! A Stingray digital group, STM and Place des Arts collaboration.

Place-des-Arts Station
11 PM to 3 AM
 
SACEF
Quebec’s 100 best songs, according to the SACEF!
Manuel Brault and François Guy invite you to a celebration of Quebec’s most memorable songs of yesterday, today and tomorrow, at the Studio théâtre of the Place des Arts! Join them to sing songs that are a part of our lives.
Studio Théâtre
Midnight to 3 AM
 
Pictures : Dominique Malaterre, Gunther Gamper, Opéra de Montréal.
 
In addition, this year, Place des Arts will be part of the Art Souterrain event, with the presentation of four playful and inventive installations.
 
Place des Arts is pleased to actively take part in the Montreal Nuit blanche, which brings the major MONTREAL HIGH LIGHTS Festival to a close.
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Programming information :Sophie Labelle
Chargée de projets – Direction de la programmation
T. 514.285.4378
C. slabelle@pda.qc.ca
Information for the audience : Box office
514-842-2112
1-866-842-2112
www.laplacedesarts.com