by Heidi Craig
Wednesday  

Sean Nicholas Savage, Caroline Keating & Philemon @ Casa del Popolo 
Local pop-folk act Sean Nicolas Savage is joined by Caroline Keating and Philemon for an intimate show at Casa.   
$8. 8pm. Casa del Popolo – 4873 St Laurent.
http://www.myspace.com/seannicholassavage
http://www.myspace.com/carolinekeating   

Thursday  
Mulcair Trunk Show @ Mulcair Headquarters  
Enjoy a private shopping experience with Mulcair’s Designer, Juliana Bennett. Eco-friendly and sweat-shop free, all clothes are made to order, with delivery targeted for August/September 2010. Discounts on the Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection will also be on offer, with 30% off retail prices.  
5pm – 10pm. Mulcair Headquarters – 4130 Drolet.
http://www.mulcair.com/ 

Friday & Saturday
Animation Festival @ Ex-Centris
Concordia’s Mel Hoppenheim School of Film students will present their end-of –year animation projects with two 90 minute screenings at Cinema Pararelle at Ex-Centris.
Tickets $5 for each screening.
Friday April 30 at 7:00pm: films by 2nd years and graduates
Saturday May 1 at 3:00pm: films by 1st and 2nd years.

Ex-Centris (Cinéma Parallèle) – 3536 St Laurent.  

Saturday  
General 54 4th Anniversary Party @ The Local Annex  
Everyone’s favorite local design and vintage treasure trove is turning 4 (and is getting a baby brother) and they’re marking it with a raucous party/fashion show/ auction. The good people of General 54, Local 23, and their forthcoming store, “The Local Annex” will open the doors of their pre-renovated and newest location to give the neighborhood a peek at what they’re up to. A 9:30pm fashion show kicks off the fun, and a “silent” auction (it must compete with loud music supplied by DJS Roxy Moron, Dan Lafleche, and Mary C.) will be held later on. Visuals by Bearmod.  
 
Free. 9pm – 3am. The Local Annex – 56 St Viateur W.

Sunday  
Katrin Leblond in Studio @ Atelier Katrin Leblond  
As part of the Design Montreal’s Porte Ouvertes, experience first-hand how clothing designer Katrin Leblond and her team work their magic. Preview the fall/winter 2010 collection, marvel at fabric swatches (!!!), and see how their signature “scarfettes” are made.   

Free. 12pm – 5pm. Atelier Katrin Leblond – 5333 Casgrain, Suite 902. http://www.katrinleblond.com