Upcoming Events 2024

Upcoming Events 2024

APRIL EVENTS
Languages of Truth Series: Patronage in the Renaissance
April 15, 6:15-8:15 PM
TMI will welcome Dario Brancato, Ph.D., who currently teaches at Concordia University. Brancato’s discussion will explore the way in which the elite in Renaissance Florence produced histories of their cities by becoming patrons of chroniclers. We may ask questions such as: how free were these chroniclers to write true histories? Did rulers attempt to alter facts to fit their political needs? Register for the event here.

Languages of Truth Series: Myths & Poetry in the Renaissance
April 22 2024, 6:15-8:15 PM
TMI will welcome Maude Vanhaelen, Ph.D., also currently teaching at Concordia University. Her discussion will explore the way in which myth and poetry were used in the Renaissance to illustrate complex philosophical concepts which are often harder to grasp or come to terms with. We may ask questions such as: what can the forms of myth and poetry offer to make certain concepts more accessible? How can myths be altered or transformed to convey the moral of a story? Register for the event here.

A Theatre Outing with TMI: Watching Open House at Infinithéâtre
Date: Saturday April 20th 2024
Time: 2:00PM
(Approx. 75 min., no intermission)
Location: Infinithéâtre, Factory Studios, at 2000 Notre-Dame St. East, (Montreal, Quebec H2K 2N3)

Looking for a fun weekend outing with a group of fellow theatre-lovers? Join TMI as we set out to watch Open House, a brand-new production at Infinithéâtre, written by Drew Hayden Taylor and directed by Dian Marie Bridge.
Summary of the play: Five individuals show up at an open house, hoping to find their perfect home. Each feels the most deserving to win the prize. Debate ensues and emotions ignite. Drew’s play is a literal and philosophical examination of our tendency to compare and compete, frequently along cultural lines, and the human tendency to attach ourselves emotionally to the concept of land-ownership.
Participants who reserve their seats for TMI’s group outing will receive a special 15$ rate on the entrance fee, and will be able to enjoy a 15-minute talk-back session at the end of the performance, for a Q&A with the creative team. Places are limited—reserve your seats today!
// Funded by the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund. //

MAY EVENTS
Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
May 2 2024, 12:30-2:30 PM
Volunteers are the driving force of TMI, touching every area of the organization from leading and designing courses, to running committees and events, to supporting staff with editing, translation and office administration. We look forward to celebrating them at this event! More details to come.

Convocation
May 13th 2024
6:30 to 8:30PM
Thomas More Institute, 3405 Atwater

Spring Convocation is coming! The TMI community will come together to mark the end of the academic year with a special evening of live music, literary readings and light refreshments. On this special occasion, we will be awarding our first TMI Comprehensive Certificate, awarded to those who developed and completed, under the supervision of an adviser, an individually tailored program of studies that explores a topic from a variety of perspectives. We hope to see you there!

Montreal Urban Nature through the Lens of Ezra Soiferman  
May 23 2024
6:15- 7:30 PM
Thomas More Institute, 3405 Atwater Avenue

What happens when we awaken to the wilderness in the place where we live?

Montreal based filmmaker and photographer Ezra Soiferman will take us on a journey into the hidden wildness of our urban landscape. Come and enjoy an evening of inspiring photographs, short films, ‘music photeos’ and stimulating conversation. This event is presented in conjunction with the Spring course “Awakening to the Wildness Where We Live”, but is open to all. Details to come regarding registration.