Sofa vert

Musique, rires et amitié au micro du balado Sofa Vert ! Les artistes franco-manitobaines Hélène Perreault et Jeannine Guyot partagent leurs histoires, leurs passions pour la musique et les liens uniques qui se créent entre artistes. Un moment intime et inspirant à ne pas manquer, avant de les retrouver sur scène au Patio 340 : Jeannine le 4 septembre et Hélène le 11 septembre 🎶 Music, laughter, a...

Asha Balkisoon est venue nous partager son univers artistique, avec son regard joyeux et spontané sur l’art, elle nous parle de création libre, de peinture dans des assiettes, et de murs transformés en galeries. Elle nous parle également de son été avec les enfants lors des camps d’art  qu’elle anime au CCFM. Un moment inspirant et rempli d’enthousiasme - à écouter sans tarder ! Asha Balkisoon cam...

Maryam Bagheri est une artiste multidisciplinaire qui explore, entre autres matériaux et techniques, le tissage comme geste artistique, social et symbolique. Dans cet épisode, elle nous parle du processus de co-création de son installation au Patio 340 : une œuvre immersive et participative, à la croisée de son univers personnel et de l’identité du lieu. Une rencontre inspirante autour de l’art pu...

Dans le cadre de la Saint-Boniface Célèbre, Alexandre Tétrault (alias Douzie) s’est vu offrir une liberté totale de création de la programmation pour la Journée nationale des peuples autochtones. Dans cet épisode, il nous partage le processus de sa démarche : comment composer une soirée à la fois festive et porteuse de sens ? Une discussion à la croisée de l’art, de la mémoire, du partage et de la...

Comment créer l'harmonie dans la diversité ? Aujourd'hui, on explore avec Chase Martin — artiste visuel et commissaire d’exposition — l'art de tisser une narration entre des œuvres aux univers contrastés. À travers son expérience pour l’ exposition collective Exploration II au CCFM, Chase nous ouvre les portes de son processus créatif, de ses réflexions curatoriales et de son engagement dans la sc...

Qui n’a jamais succombé à un petit plaisir coupable ? L’artiste céramiste francophone et autochtone Solange Roy a su matérialiser cette tentation en la transformant en véritables œuvres d’art. À travers son exposition « Rester sur sa faim », elle nous confronte à des douceurs aussi séduisantes qu’inaccessibles. Quand la tentation devient création, l’art invite à une toute autre dégustation. Serez-...

Chaque vendredi soir, la Ligue d'Improvisation du Manitoba ( LiM ) transforme le Patio 340 en un véritable terrain de jeu où rires et bonne humeur sont au rendez-vous. Dans cet épisode du Sofa Vert, Alex Coates , capitaine des bleus et figure emblématique de la LiM, nous raconte ses débuts, les coulisses de ces soirées incontournables, et ce qui les rend si uniques. Ecoutez sans plus attendre cet...

D’une session musicale entre amis à la naissance d’un groupe de musique à 2h du matin, l’histoire des Barn Boys a pris forme. Un groupe où la fraternité est le maître mot, créant des moments musicaux et humains forts avec leur communauté. Caleb Dorge, multi-instrumentaliste et chanteur du groupe, nous plonge, sur le Sofa vert, dans l’histoire et le quotidien de ce groupe de sept amis, unis par la...

Le Festival du Voyageur, plus grand événement francophone de l’Ouest canadien, accueille plus de 75 000 festivaliers chaque année et réchauffe notre mois de février ! Offrant des expériences artistiques, éducatives, historiques et culturelles, il a pour mission de faire rayonner et vivre la francophonie. Dans ce nouvel épisode du Sofa vert, Breanne Lavallée-Heckert, directrice générale du Festival...

2024 a été une année de fête et de célébrations pour le CCFM, qui marquait son 50e anniversaire. Cinquante ans d’art, de culture et d’événements qui ont enrichi la communauté francophone. Pour revenir sur l'évolution de ce pilier culturel, nous avons eu le plaisir d’accueillir, au micro du Sofa vert, Michelle Gervais, présidente du conseil d'administration du CCFM. Elle nous partage son expérience...

In this episode of the Sofa vert, we welcome Virginie Hamel, all the way from Yukon! The artist tells us about her exhibition Our Surroundings , presented at the CCFM art gallery until January 9, in collaboration with Michel Gignac and Françoise La Roche. Come and enjoy her journey through this interview, and be sure to discover and explore sensory relationships and folklore through the works of t...

On the Sofa vert, Micheline Marchildon, a comedian full of stories, tells us about her journey with passion. From her first imitations of the school janitor with her pets, to her performances on stages in Winnipeg, Toronto and Montreal, and the co-creation of the Rire Zone, Micheline shares many anecdotes with us. Her characters and contagious good humor embark us on a lively episode that's not to...

On the Sofa vert, Rayannah talks about the Nuit Blanche event you won't want to miss: HYPERART! As artist, artistic director and executive, Rayannah shares with us the preparations for this immersive, unique and contemporary micro-festival. She offers us a glimpse both behind the scenes and of what you can expect, an experience that will transport you to a whole new universe, on another planet. Ge...

50 years is something to celebrate! Especially when the CJP and CCFM decide to share their birthday with a Grand Rassemblement! CJP Director Derrek Bentley takes a seat on the Sofa vert to reveal the organization of this special event and talk about the upcoming program. As well as revealing the beautiful surprises that await you, Derrek talks to us about youth - in age, but also in heart. “Unite,...

In this new episode on Patio 340's sofa vert, Dominique Legal shares her views on the 50 years of the CJP through the exhibition Toujours: 50 ans du par et pour, which retraces the history of this emblematic organization. From the selection of archives to the choice of music, Dominique reveals the creative process behind this not-to-be-missed exhibition in the CCFM art gallery. — Dans ce nouvel ép...

This week on Sofa vert, I'm pleased to welcome Liliane Lavack. Although she's not an artist you'll see performing on the Patio 340 stage, she's a creative mind who is mainly responsible for the creation of the Patio and much of its rich and varied programming. To find out more about her background and the origins of this iconic St. Boniface venue, sit back and prepare to be swept away by Lili's co...

This week, Stéphane Oystryk of Francophone Affairs takes the microphone on Sofa vert. Together, we explore topics such as identity, DJing, musical discoveries and much more! Make yourself comfortable and let his enthusiasm carry you away, as you discover his recommendations for francophone music and his career as a DJ. Don't miss Francophone Affairs at Patio 340 for his DJ sets! — Cette semaine, S...

Discover or rediscover The Remedies with Matthew Hodgins at the Sofa vert microphone. This group of eight musicians, including teachers, a fireman and an accountant, share their experiences and talents to create vibrant, authentic music. Matthew talks about their creative process, francophonie and the emotions he feels as a musician. Don't miss their frenetic energy and come and listen to The Reme...

In this new episode of Le Sofa vert, we highlight not the artists you'll see on Le Patio 340 stage, but those who contribute to making the events shine through their photography. Sarah and Vincent are not on stage, but among you, capturing the unique essence of each performance. Discover how they balance their creativity and their artistic profile with the specific requests of events, while listen...

For the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, Lizzie Rochon joins us at the microphone to talk about the play " What is the problem ", co-written and performed with Sarah Critchley and Amélie Tétrault. Between vulnerability and humor, the play explores themes of love, relationships and mental health. Lizzie also talks about the preparations and atmosphere of this special event. For their first Fringe performa...

On the Sofa Vert, we welcome Lady Lee from Blue Noise . Come and listen to her rich musical journey through jazz, blues and rock, and discover how she's involved in promoting female artists. Don't miss the chance to share Lady Lee's passion and contagious energy, even through the microphone! To enjoy a vibrant evening with the band, come to Le Patio 340 on Saturday July 13 for a Blues evening. — S...

In this episode, DJ Konjo honors us by taking a place on the sofa vert. Mahlet talks with passion about her various artistic involvements, from photography to essay writing, curation and music. She also talks about her career as a DJ, and her role as a representative of minorities, with a desire for inclusivity. Don't miss Mahlet's contagious energy by listening to this episode, and joining her fo...

This time on the sofa vert, we're joined by Denae and Marco, members of The Sun Runner. Here, they talk about the group's beginnings, their inspirations, their bilingualism, and their Franco-Manitoban, Métis and queer identities. Find out more by listenning to this episode, in good company on Sofa vert. The Sun Runner will be on stage at Le Patio 340 on July 6 for a performance you don't want to m...

In this episode, sit back and listen to Daniel from Fire & Smoke tell us about his mystical encounter with Claire, and the formation of their duo! Daniel also talks about bilingualism in the creation of their music and the journey that led them to claim the two languages in which the band evolves, and addresses the challenges this presents in the music industry. Don't miss this fascinating dis...

At the Sofa Vert microphone, meet Jérémie, from the bilingual group Jérémie & The Delicious Hounds , influenced by a multitude of genres including soul, funk, pop and rock. From their St. Boniface Idol debut to the Western Canada Music Awards, learn more about their journey. And if, like Jérémie, sounds keep you up all night, be sure to listen to the episode! Au micro du Sofa Vert, retrouvez J...