:: La Place de la Paix, A place for all.

In the heart of the neighbourhood, the Place de la Paix
has all the attributes necessary to allow for the emergence of the
community’s artistic vitality and dynamism. This is why, following discussions
between residents of the Ville-Marie borough and various cultural and community
organizations in the area, it was agreed that they unite their efforts and create
cultural and socio-cultural activities for the summer of 2006. With a focus
on resolving issues concerning the cleanliness and security of public spaces
by fostering a respectful cohabitation of public spaces, here is the proposed
program of activities for the summer of 2006.

We hope that with your participation, you will contribute to
making “Place de la Paix” a place for all.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Land InSights
June 8th
Noon to 3 p.m. Cultural shows
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Screening (at the Society for Arts and Technology – S.A.T.)
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Picnic
8 p.m. Show (18 years old and over)
As part of the First People’s Festival, come enjoy aboriginal rhythms and chants,
then let your imagination travel with the tales of a native story-teller. Afterwards,
cross over to the Society for Arts and Technology to view cinema produced by
aboriginal youth. In the evening, bring a picnic for an outdoor snack and hang
around for an evening of music and imagery with DJ’s and VJ’s at the S.A.T.

The runaway thread
June 17th
Noon to 5 p.m.
Come scour for the hidden treasures of the Centre d’entraide et de ralliement
familial (CERF) that will rejuvenate your wardrobe. Who knows, perhaps you will
be the ideal candidate to show off your A place for all collection on the runway?
Take the opportunity to meet the workers who frequent the urban haunts of Downtown
Montreal.

Fantasia
Open-air projections
Friday, July 14h and Saturday, July 15th
Friday, July 21st and Saturday, July 22nd
9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Fantasia film festival celebrates its 10th anniversary by offering you open
air cinema of the most fantastic nature in collaboration with the Society for
Art and Technolgy [SAT]. Some of the best of the last 9 years will be shown
in the Place de la Paix. See www.fantasiafestival.com for the program.

China ink
July 15th
10 a.m. to noon Workshops and Chinese stick fighting
Noon to 4 p.m. Information booths and Mah-jong tables
Test your sense of balance with Tai-chi and Kung-fu workshops and then marvel
in the precision of Chinese stick fighting. Professionals will be on hand to
share the benefits of tea and acupuncture. You will also have the opportunity
to learn how to play Mah-jong or test your abilities with some professional
players. Come immerse yourself in the depths of China.

Artistic states
July 30th
10a.m. to 6 p.m.
Art to astound, art to expose you, art to humour you. An entire day devoted
to art in all its states. Young and the less young, old and the older, all are
invited to this exposition of dance, theatre arts and crafts.

Corn roast on the Main
August 20th
Noon to 3 p.m.
Come dig into a corn roast! Acrobats and Cyrille the Spoonman will be on hand.
Enjoy an amateur photography exhibit of the neighbourhood. Come close the 2006
summer season of A place for all with us.

The Society for Arts and Technology celebrates 10 years.
September 15th-16th-17th
The Society will open the doors of its urban hub to visitors. Visit three floors
of creative energy, production, training and presentation. Demonstrations and
special events will be offered on three floors and at the Place de la Paix.
The program is available on www.sat.qc.ca. On the day of this activity, there
will be a presentation of the results of the summer programming at Place de
la Paix.

Social and community interventions:
During the summer season, street workers will be ensuring a presence
at the Place de la Paix; they will direct people towards the services they may
require. These organizations are: Projet autochtones du Québec and Spectre
de rue. Collaboration may also be possible with the Native Friendship Centre
and l’Anonyme.