Andrew Jamieson's Sleazy Christmas IV

Montreal’s art scene would be nothing without the loft ecosystem that’s supported the most ground level and underground art this city has seen. From artist’s live-in studios to rehearsal spaces to DIY venues, Montreal’s collection of loft spaces has supported the artistic community for decades. Sure, the city’s current political situation, from the war on nightlife to the affordable housing problem, has changed the landscape of Loft Life, but it’s not dead. Not yet.

The Halbro Building, aka 10 Pine West, is a testament to this resilience. Originally a textile factory, the building was converted to lofts in the 1980’s. Since then, the building has served as the home for individual artists, circus collectives, dance studios, underground venues, art galleries, yoga studios, even the headquarters for the Raeliens. Yes, the Raeliens.

Multidisciplinary artist Andrew Jamieson’s personal history is deeply rooted in 10 Pine West. Not only a previous resident, he has produced numerous events in the building, including his first immersive theatre production Lethal and Young, which premiered in 2016. The unit where the experience was produced is now known as LittleLoft, shepherded by Mike Hand. Jamieson then moved to another loft, just around the corner, at 3655 Saint Laurent, where he established 303LAB, a creative space and DIY venue. Here he developed the immersive theatre production Andrew Jamieson’s Who’s Afraid.

Jamieson’s work, from multidisciplinary events, venues, and performances to immersive theatre, has been previously been described as “loft-based transgressivism”. It is with this spirit that you are invited to Andrew Jamieson’s Sleazy Christmas IV: The Immaculate Reception.  Whether you remember, and yearn for the days of MTL loft parties, or you missed the ephemera entirely and long for that experience, this event is for you. In its fourth year, Sleazy Christmas has become both a seasonal tradition, and an important event for local arts magazine Forget The Box.

Forget The Box is Montreal’s most in-depth online arts magazine, covering ground level, underground, and marginalized art. FTB is the city’s only devoted Anglo arts publication, addressing the expansive void of coverage, providing MTL with vital arts journalism. This ambitious non-profit project is led by Jamieson himself, with an accomplished team featuring Candice Ann as Editor-in-Chief, Dawn McSweeney as Editor-at-Large, fundraisers Max Paster and Matthew Retino, Social Media Manager Shireen Aamir, and Treasurer Ashlan Phoenix Grey, and involves an ever-growing pool of talented contributors.

All proceeds from The Immaculate Reception directly benefit Forget The Box, supporting its mission to cover and champion art in Montreal. As a fledgling not-for-profit organization, the Sleazy Christmas fundraiser is currently the single most important yearly event for the magazine. Your attendance and contributions ensure the continuation of Montreal’s newest arts institution, giving a permanent platform to the voices and artists who operate outside of the mainstream. Your support is a direct investment in the resilience and future of Montreal's arts community. 

Join Andrew Jamieson, Dawn McSweeney, Tara McGowan-Ross, Mina Minou, and the FTB team in celebration of the holiday season and Montreal’s art scene.  Sleazy Christmas is a true MTL holiday loft party, featuring legendary local artists and performers, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle. And most importantly: It's BYOB.

DOOR: 10$ (Donation to Forget The Box)


SCHEDULE

7PM - Doors

8PM - Andrew Jamieson (Toast)

8:15PM - Dawn McSweeney (Comedy)

8:45PM - Tara McGowan-Ross (Spoken Word)

9:30PM - Mina Minou (Burlesque)

This is a mixer event, please feel free to arrive at your leisure, as performances will occur throughout the night.

 

SILENT AUCTION + 50/50 RAFFLE (CASH)

 

ACCESSIBILITY
10 Ave des Pins Ouest is unfortunately not an accessible building.  The event is on the 4th floor, and while there is an elevator, there are multiple steps at the entrance of the building.  If you would like to attend and require assistance, please reach out to the organizers of the event!