News
ANOTHER
NEW LOCATION!


Melange Magique now carries Bodhran Babe Creations.

Click on the store name above for location info.

13 May 2009

ONGOING AT MCCORD MUSEUM BOUTIQUE

LOCATION:
690 Sherbrooke Street West
LINK: Click here.

No Small Potatoes,
by Elizabeth Johnston
Soundproof Press, 156 pages, $20, plus shipping and handling

When I'm not making Celtic-inspired jewellery, I'm writing, and my book about potatoes has just been released.

For more information and to purchase your copies,
click here.

And, check out The Potato Stories Blog.

Bodhran Babe mentioned in this BLOG.
Check it out!

MAKE A DIFFERENCE !

Donate to a cause or charity close to your heart ... when you host a fun and easy home jewellery party.
 
At your party, you'll find jewellery treasures inspired by Celtic tradition and beyond in sterling silver, semi-precious stones, and leather designed and handcrafted by Elizabeth Johnston. 

Whether it's an environmental organization, a community initiative, a woman's shelter, etc., enjoy a personalized shopping experience at home with your friends, and make a difference at the same time.
 
HOW IT WORKS

Prices begin at $5, and a portion of the total sales from your guests will go to your cause.

YOUR BENEFITS
 
  1. For hosting the party, you'll receive $25 of free jewellery.
  2. Another $10 of free jewellery if you have 20 or more guests. (Alternatively, you have the option to put your free jewellery total towards your cause.)
  3. Plus, another $10 of free jewellery for each party booked from your party. (Redeemable at or after that party.)
  4. A good feeling, knowing you've made a difference!

Contact info at bodhranbabe dot com to book your party before August 31st.

Limited Time Offer!

Upcoming Events

BAIE D'URFE CRAFT SHOW

DATE:  17 & 18 October
TIME: 10am - 5pm
LOCATION:
20599 Lakeshore, Baie d'Urfe, The Curling Club


EXPLORING YOUR SPIRIT FAIR

DATE:   12 Sep. 2009
TIME: 10am - 6pm
LOCATION: Ormstown Legion
For more info, click here.

ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH
FALL FAIR

DATE:  31 October
TIME: 10am - 4pm
LOCATION:
4940 Av. Macdonald, Montreal

MAP: Click here.

TREATS 'N TREASURES
CRAFT FAIR

DATE: 21 Nov.
TIME: 10am - 3pm
LOCATION:
1090 Greene Avenue,
Westmount

A fundraiser for www.centregreene.org





AVH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

DATE:  22 November
TIME: 10am - 4pm
LOCATION:
216 Victoria, Baie d'Urfe
POSTER: Click here.
DIRECTIONS: Click here.

Villa Maria Arts + Craft Sale

DATE:   28 & 29 November 2009
TIME: TBA
LOCATION: Villa Maria School, 4245 Decarie Blvd.

LINK: Expo Site

Bodhran Babe Creations

invites you to the vernissage for the
15th Anniversary of Images de Femmes
-- a two-week showcase of women's art.

WHAT:    Vernissage  for Images de Femmes with Celtic Traditional Music by Emily Andrews (fiddle) and Philippe Murphy (whistle & flute)
WHEN:    March 8th, 1 to 4pm
WHERE:  5434 avenue du Parc, 2nd floor of Mile End Library

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December

Indyish Art Market
Dec. 19 (5-8pm)
Ye Olde Orchard Pub
1189 de la Montagne,
(between Ste. Catherine & Rene-Levesque)

Hot Cakes Craft Bazaar
Dec. 14 (12-8),
Dec. 15 (11-6)
Dec. 16 (11-5)
in the basement of the Saint-Enfant-Jésus church,
5039 St. Dominique street
(between St.Joseph & Laurier)

November

Nov. 18, 10am to 3pm
Treats and Treasures Craft Fair
at Centre Greene, 1090 Greene Avenue, Westmount
www.centregreene.org


TIME:       Noon to 6pm


15 September - Ormstown's Exploring Your Spirit Fair

5 August -
Montreal Highland Games

28 & 29 July - Ormstown Music Festival

June 30 & July 1 -- Cultural Rendezvous
Old Montreal, Place Royale


June 21 – Summer Solstice Soiree
Celebrate summer -- Celtic-style!  Open mike, open traditional Celtic music session, fingerfood and inexpensive cash bar.

WHERE: NDG Legion
5455 de Maisonneuve West, (Corner Addington, near Vendome Metro)
TIME: 7 to 11pm
COST: $5 in advance, until 15 June,
afterwards $8 at the door
($1 from each ticket will go to The David Suzuki Foundation)

For more information, click here.



April 27 – Interactive Showcase at Café Van Houtte
272 Ste. Catherine East, 5pm to 9pm. Berri UQAM Metro.
Tickets for the Summer Solstice Soiree will be on sale.


March 10 to 25 -- Exhibitor in the Images des Femmes show
at the Mile End Library, 5434 Ave. du Parc/St. Viateur.
Vernissage on March 10, 1 to 4pm.

Dec 11 -- Cote St. Luc Celtic Cinq a Sept
Contact
me for more details.

Dec 1 -- Children's Wish Foundation Fundraiser
Van Houtte Cafe
272 Ste Catherine EST
7 pm
click
here for more information

26 Nov -- Alexander Von Humboldt School
216 Victoria, Baie d'Urfe
10am to 4pm
click
here for more information

25 Nov -- Dorset Elementary School Fair,
106 Dorset Blvd,
Baie d'Urfe 10am to 3pm

18 Nov -- Howick Elementary School Fair, 10am to 4pm

Past Events
 

Drop by my table at the Monkland Street Fair and see what's new!

DATES:
15, 17, 18 & 19 July
TIME:
11am to 7pm (Wed),
11am - 8pm (Fri),
10am - 5pm (Sat & Sun)
PLACE:
Near Boutique Arnelle
(corner of Monkland and Marcil).
Nearest Metro:
Villa Maria

Cash & Credit Cards accepted.
 

 

WHAT: Arts & Crafts Entrepreneur Fundraising Day

WHEN: 13 April

TIME: 10am to 4pm

WHERE: 1905, rue de Cadillac, Mtl
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WHAT:  Fair Trade Celebration with a variety of musicians, poets, singers and many other artists

I'm playing my bodhran with Jocelyne Patenaude on accordion! 

WHEN:  9 May 2008

TIME: 8pm - 10:30pm 
           (approx.)

WHERE:  Coffee House Event at
Dix Mille Villages NDG
5674 Monkland

Click here for a map.

PucesPop
Spring Craft Fair

WHEN:  31 May

TIME:  11am to 8pm

WHERE:   105 St. Viateur Ouest, in the basement of St. Michel Church

MAP:  Click here.

 

    
STREET SALE!

DATE: 21 & 22 June
TIME: Noon to 7pm
LOCATION: St. Laurent & Rachel (NE corner)


WILD ROOTS FESTIVAL

DATE:  23 August
TIME: TBA
LOCATION:  Morin Heights
DIRECTIONS:  See Site.

  
MONTREAL HIGHLAND GAMES

DATE:  3 August
TIME: 9am - 8pm
LOCATION: 
See Games Site

Note:  There's a frequent shuttle bus to and from Hurley's Pub out to the Games.

EXPLORE YOUR SPIRIT FAIR

DATE:  20 September
TIME: TBA
LOCATION:  Ormstown Legion

 

ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH
FALL FAIR

DATE:  25 October
TIME: 10am - 3pm
LOCATION:
4940 Av. Macdonald, Montreal
MAP: Click here.

PUCES POP CRAFT SALE & BINGO PARTY!

DATE:  6 December
TIME: 11am - 6pm
LOCATION:
St. Michel Church Hall
105 St. Viateur Ouest Montreal
MAP: Click here.


HOTCAKES CRAFT FAIR

DATE:  12 - 14 December
TIME: Noon - 7pm
LOCATION:
In the basement of the Saint-Enfant_Jésus church,
5035 rue St.Dominique (between Laurier and St.Joseph)


RUSTY PLUM CRAFT FAIR

DATE:   20 & 21 December
TIME: 10am - 7pm & 10am - 5pm
LOCATION:
In the basement of the 405 Fairmount West (corner of Hutchison)


IMAGES DE FEMMES
Art Show

DATE:   7-22 March
LOCATION: Mile End Library, 5434 Parc Ave.
HOURS: Open from noon each day until library closing. 
Click here to consult library for exact times.

Vernissage:
DATE:
7 March
TIME: 1-4pm
Art, wine, nibblies, and the music of Guenael & Friends

Montreal International Visionary Art Expo

DATE:   9 May 2009
TIME: 5pm - 3am
LOCATION: Eastern Bloc, 7240 Clark Street

LINK:
 Expo Site