JOYICITY: The Festival Bloomsday Montréal Newsletter
Gus O’Gorman Bloomsday Tribute: May 10, 2017
On May 10th Festival Bloomsday Montreal held a Tribute to Gus O’Gorman who died on October 27, 2016. Gus was the quintessential member of the Montreal Irish Community. Involved in many aspects of life here in Montreal, Gus loved his work as a radiologist, sports...
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What’s in a Name? The Bombadils discuss their latest album, New Shoes
This month I met up with Sarah Frank who is one half of the Bombadils—a Celtic and Folk musical duo who have already released three albums. Their first album is named Fill Your Boots, in honor of a popular Newfoundland expression that means to “go for it”. And for...
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Where We’ve Been
Spring has been busy, and there was lots to see and do! Blue Met was a smash success. We rolled out a brand new, nearly three hour walking tour that all of our guests loved. Donovan King thrilled all of us with his wonderful stories and performance. Our Finnegans Wake...
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Film Night: Shem the Penman Sings Again
Are you waiting for the release of Finnegans Wake in movie form before you tackle reading James Joyce’s magnum opus? Or perhaps you were hoping to avoid reading it all together by watching a film on or about the book? As luck would have it, this year’s Bloomsday...
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Preserve the Black Rock: Memorial Park Initiative
"To Preserve from Desecration the Remains of 6000 Immigrants Who died of Ship Fever A.D. 1847-48. This Stone is erected by the Workmen of Messrs. Peto, Brassey and Betts Employed in the Construction of the Victoria Bridge A.D.1859" For more than 150 years, the Ancient...
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On Joining a Reading Group: Ulysses
Ulysses is exactly the kind of book that benefits readers and re-readers. I had read Ulysses a couple of times already and remained interested in it and planned to re-read it sooner or later so, when I heard that a reading group was being formed, I eagerly joined. I...
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Richard Wagamese: The Joyce Effect
Joyce influenced one of Canada’s indigenous writers of current renown. I am referring to Richard Wagamese who sadly passed away in March at the far too early age of 61. Wagamese was not exactly brought up surrounded by books and stimulating teachers of literature. In...
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Blue Metropolis’ Literary Events: Spring 2017 Festival!
Back by popular demand, Festival Bloomsday Montréal will be participating in three events at this year’s Blue Metropolis Festival. Celebrating 19 years of love for all things literary, the festival takes place between April 24 and April 30, 2017 at various locations around Montreal.
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The Voices of James Joyce: Academic Panel
We are seeking submissions for our Academic Panel on Monday June 12 at Concordia’s School of Canadian Irish Studies. Email: bloomsdaymontreal@gmail.com
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Meet Eleanor Kelly: Head of Circulation at The Jewish Public Library
Eleanor moved to Canada with her husband in 1987 after graduating from University College Dublin in Library Studies. But she struggled to find a job when she first arrived in Montreal because of her lack of French.
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