The New Penelope and Its Era (1965-1970) The New Penelope and Its Era (1965-1970) ARCMTL
In this audio clip, Gary Eisenkraft’s childhood friend Richard King remembers Gary’s untarnishable passion for music through the years, despite the challenges he faced. Transcription: Richard King: You […]
This advertisement in the McGill Daily announced the Big Blues benefit concert presented by The Society for the Preservation of the New Penelope in 1968. Known Blues bands […]
This is a ticket for Big Blues benefit concert that was presented by The Society for the Preservation of the New Penelope in 1968 at the McGill Student […]
This article in La Presse newspaper presents The New Penelope’s financial difficulties and announces fundraising event for its support. Transcription (translated from original text in French): To save […]
Here is a letter sent to The New Penelope membership owners in August 1968 announcing a call for donations and a benefit concert to support The New Penelope. […]
This article in The Gazette announces the closing of “The Pen”, a nickname given to The New Penelope. Transcription (partial): David Bist Complacency has killed The Pen The […]
Here is an advertisement in The Gazette newspaper for the Benefit Concert Light Show that was organized by The Society for the Preservation of The New Penelope in […]
A young couple is walking on a street, downtown Montreal, at night. They meet another couple and they exchange a few words. In the background, the sign reads […]
In this excerpt, a young man enters The New Penelope on Sherbrooke street at night. We then see him inside the empty concert venue, walking on the stage […]
New Penelope owner and manager Gary Eisenkraft lent the club for the filming of High, but also appears as an extra in some scenes. In this still from […]
This still from Larry Kent’s film High is one of very few images that exist of the front of The New Penelope on Sherbrooke Street. The backlit sign […]
This advertisement in the Montreal Star newspaper announces Jesse Winchester’s appearance at The New Penelope in December 1967. Transcription: New Penelope 378 Sherbrooke St. W. 844-6773 Program changed […]
