Grand Prix Metropolis bleu 2023 : Michael Ondaatje in Conversation with Eleanor Wachtel, preceded by the Award Ceremony of the Blue Metropolis/Conseil des arts de Montreal New Contribution Prize 2023
Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival presents

Grand Prix Metropolis bleu 2023 : Michael Ondaatje in Conversation with Eleanor Wachtel, preceded by the Award Ceremony of the Blue Metropolis/Conseil des arts de Montreal New Contribution Prize 2023

In-person Event
April 29th 2023
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm / Doors: 7:45 pm

10 Sherbrooke St W, Montréal, QC, Canada
For more information about this event, please contact Fondation Metropolis bleu at frederick.gaudin-laurin@metropolisbleu.org.

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Blue Metropolis Grand Prix - CHANGES

We have had to modify of our Blue Metropolis Grand Prix 2023 event due to unforeseen circumstances. The winner, Mr. Michael Ondaatje, will be receiving his award and conducting his interview by video conference tonight. This adjustment is in relation to health concerns and being proactive of possible Covid-19 related symptoms, Mr. Ondaatje considered it safer to avoid being physically present and flying.

We will present him with his award and tribute tonight at 8 pm.  CBC's Eleanor Wachtel will be on stage with the 2023 New Contribution Prize as the opening act.

We thank the audience for their kindness and understanding.

Ticket holders who wish to do so can get a refund.

We apologise for this situation.

Canadian writer Michael Ondaatje receives the Blue Metropolis Award for lifetime achievement. The author of Warlight and The English Patient talks with CBC Radio host Eleanore Wachtel. In the first part the award ceremony of the Blue Metropolis/Arts Council of Montreal New Contribution Award will take place.

Refunds
Until the event starts
Access for persons with mobility impairment
Yes
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Blue Metropolis Grand Prix - CHANGES

We have had to modify of our Blue Metropolis Grand Prix 2023 event due to unforeseen circumstances. The winner, Mr. Michael Ondaatje, will be receiving his award and conducting his interview by video conference tonight. This adjustment is in relation to health concerns and being proactive of possible Covid-19 related symptoms, Mr. Ondaatje considered it safer to avoid being physically present and flying.

We will present him with his award and tribute tonight at 8 pm.  CBC's Eleanor Wachtel will be on stage with the 2023 New Contribution Prize as the opening act.

We thank the audience for their kindness and understanding.

Ticket holders who wish to do so can get a refund.

We apologise for this situation.

Canadian writer Michael Ondaatje receives the Blue Metropolis Award for lifetime achievement. The author of Warlight and The English Patient talks with CBC Radio host Eleanore Wachtel. In the first part the award ceremony of the Blue Metropolis/Arts Council of Montreal New Contribution Award will take place.

Refunds
Until the event starts
Access for persons with mobility impairment
Yes

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HOW TO GET TO THE FESTIVAL
Transport collectif Public transportation
Métro Saint-Laurent – Ligne verte/Green line
Métro Sherbrooke – Ligne orange/Orange line
Autobus 24 ou/or 55 bus lines
Le transport collectif est le meilleur moyen pour
se rendre au Festival et se déplacer d’un site à l’autre.
Public transportation is the best way to get to
the Festival and from site to site.

Stationnement Parking
• Payant à l’intérieur de l’Hôtel10 Payable inside Hotel 10
• Dans les rues avoisinantes On the surrounding streets

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