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Stories of Le Lux
Thu March 20 @ 19:00 - 21:00
On March 20th, please join us for a special storytelling event in partnership with Mile End Memories.
As some of you know, our current space used to be the home of Le Lux, a popular 24-hour diner and shop from 1984 to 1996. Designed by renowned Montreal architect Luc Laporte, Le Lux was a beloved gathering place in the heart of the Mile End that brought people from all walks of life together.
In 2022, the Museum of Jewish Montreal moved into the building that once housed the iconic diner, and over the last 3 years many people have passed through our doors, delighted to see the inside of the beloved Lux once again.
At this storytelling event, we invite the public to come share their memories. Whether Le Lux was your after-hours destination, your Sunday morning coffee spot, or simply your local newsstand, we want to hear what made Le Lux a special place for you!
Local historian Yves Desjardins will give an introduction to the history of the Mile End and the cultural landscape the Lux inhabited, followed by a few words from architect Louis Martin who will discuss the work of Luc Laporte and its role in shaping some of Montreal’s favourite locales. Following these remarks, we will invite storytellers to take the stage and share their recollections about how the Lux touched their lives. Stories will be presented in English and French.
Free admission. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged. Click here to reserve your spot.
Complimentary snacks will be provided. Our bar (payable by card only) will be open with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available.
This event is presented in proud partnership with Mile End Memories. Founded in 2003, Mile End Memories is a historical society and an active community group. We provide keys to understanding the past so that people may become better informed and involved actors in their community.
Photo reproduced with permission from Copyright Visual Arts / Droits d’auteur arts visuels. Photo Credit: Eric Daudelin. Interior of Le Lux, c. 1986-1996.