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Five things to do in Montreal this weekend: Nov. 1-3

Greek mythology blended with rock 'n' roll, class-act rockers, violins of Holocaust victims and survivors, and the Olympic experience are among the sights and sounds to take in this weekend

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Greek mythology blended with rock ‘n’ roll, class-act rockers, violins of Holocaust victims and survivors, and the Olympic experience are among the sights and sounds to take in this weekend.

Mythic

The ancient Greek myth of Persephone and Hades is given the rock musical treatment at the Segal Centre through Nov. 17. Gazette Theatre critic Jim Burke has a preview and interviews with some of those involved: Segal Centre’s Mythic promises a hell of a time.

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Kansas

The classic progressive rock band brings their Point of Know Return tour to Théâtre St-Denis on Saturday night. They will play the iconic album in its entirety as well as “classic hits, deep cuts and fan favourites.”

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Jeff Martin

Another class act in rock is in town this weekend. The Tea Party frontman is doing a solo “intimate run of shows … taking in some of his favourite rooms in Canada,” in Montreal’s case, the L’Astral on Sunday night. Also performing: Montreal-based singer-songwriter Andre Papanicolaou.

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The Violins of Hope

A unique and moving concert performed by the Orchestre Métropolitain accompanied by Violons de l’Espoir with instruments that once belonged to Holocaust victims and survivors. Vincent De Kort will conduct, with soloists soprano Sharon Azrieli and tenor Gideon Zelermyer as well as Voces Boreales and others. It’s on at Maison symphonique Saturday night. “The Violins of Hope are a collection of more than 70 string instruments restored by Israeli master luthier Amnon Weinstein and his son Avshalom Weinstein,” writes the Montreal Holocaust Museum. More details here and in the video below. Also, Susan Schwartz of the Gazette writes has this: Holocaust-era concert violins sound like ‘weeping, laughter and prayers

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Canadian Olympic Experience

This bilingual interactive exhibition celebrates Canada’s Olympics movement and gives visitors an inside look at the challenges faced by athletes. “Size yourself up to discover your very own athletic profile, and step into the stadium to take in the thrill of the moment when athletes and fans unite.” Fun for budding athletes and the whole family.

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