Take your pick: adrenaline packed or slow and contemplative?
Updated on Jul 28, 2025
Culture is undoubtedly a haven. Whether it’s to escape, dream, or find hope, nothing else compares. Here are some cultural suggestions that are sure to uplift and inspire you.
Anyone who has never attended a symphony concert has yet to grasp the true meaning of the word "power." Experiencing such a moment is nothing short of magnificent! Luckily, the Orchestre symphonique de Sherbrooke will be performing its Je reviens chez nous 2 – hommage à la chanson québécoise. In this moving concert, tenor Marc Hervieux performs the greatest hits by beloved Québécois lyricists and performers, reimagined in powerful symphonic arrangements. These iconic songs are brought to life with the full melodic force of the orchestra.
Cultural Centre of the Université de Sherbrooke, October 18, 2025 – Tickets available online
Step into the unique world of Ultra Nan at the Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke.Fancy Grade is an exhibition that shines a light on a quirky and endearing character, well known to the people of Sherbrooke for over 20 years. Blending urban art and visual poetry, Ultra Nan uses superhero-like anonymity to deliver universal, socially engaged, and deeply human messages. Through works that are both playful and heartfelt, this exhibition makes art accessible to all, with a sincerity that speaks directly to the soul.
Musée des beaux-arts de Sherbrooke, October 2, 2025, to January 4, 2026
Since 2013, artist Jocelyne Trudeau has been sharing her passion and personal techniques at her painting studio in Magog. Enjoy a 2-hour class to either explore this art form or refine your brushwork! You can choose to bring your own materials or use those provided. Lessons are always held in small groups or private sessions. Perfect to try for yourself or to give as a gift!
362, rue Sherbrooke, Magog - 514-266-6123 or jocetrudeau@hotmail.com
Journalist and lyricist Mélanie Noël gave us a wonderful gift last year with her first collection of poems, beautifully entitled Inséparables Distances. If sensitive writing styles and the themes of solitude and the bonds that sustain us are dear to your heart, we can’t recommend this collection enough. It’s infused with light and a beautiful humanity, as well as a touch of humour and a lot of tenderness. We no longer count the number of reprints!
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Have you ever thought about learning the basics in order to create your own ceramic pieces on a pottery wheel? Imagine the pleasure and pride you’ll feel when you bring home your first creations... Well, with Poterie Hatley, you only have to form a group of at least 5 people and the wheels will start turning (no pun intended!). A lot of learning, and a lot of fun! Hurry and contact Réjean Côtes, pottery artist and founder of the workshop.
12, chemin Meigs, Canton de Hatley — 819-432-5065
Isn’t it fascinating to watch someone blow hot glass and see a multitude of organic forms being created? It’s truly mesmerizing! So, imagine if you were the glass artist! This is exactly what Studio Welmo is offering in its delightful learning space. Ask the friendly owners and glass artists Caroline Ouellette and Patrick Primeau, who’ll be happy to explain what they’ve included in the classes they offer!
7, chemin des Cascades, Frelighsburg—info@welmostudio.com or 514 686-3223
To appreciate the rich diversity found in the northern wilderness, and especially in its inhabitants, the first novel by Jean-François Létourneau, who teaches literature at the Cégep de Sherbrooke, offers a fine gateway. Le territoire sauvage de l’âme tells the story of a teacher who, during a sabbatical, takes advantage of his time to tell his children some stories. But not just any stories: those inspired by his experience working in a school in Kuujjuaq. This is a beautiful novel about transmission, the splendour of the North and the power of nature.
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