The New Penelope and Its Era (1965-1970) The New Penelope and Its Era (1965-1970) ARCMTL
This is one of The New Penelope newsletters and envelopes that one could receive in the mail on a regular basis. This one advertises upcoming shows by The […]
Here is a poster for a love-in (or in this case a “human-in”) held on September 3, 1967, on Mount Royal. In a “peace and love” atmosphere, bands […]
This article is a review of another love-in that took place on Mount Royal on May 7, 1967. This one ran more smoothly than the other eventful ones […]
Michael (Mike) Bunting, former fan of The New Penelope, tells ARCMTL an anecdote about the absurd turn-out of one of the love-ins held on Mount Royal, during the […]
This article relates in a few words the short life of The New Penelope, from its successful days to its downfall. Transcription: (Caption of photo) GARY EISENKRAFT He […]
During an interview with ARCMTL, a nostalgic Pierre Huet, well-known Quebec songwriter, recounts The New Penelope’s closing concert and its unexpected ending. Here is the English translation of […]
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 […]
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 […]
In this interview conducted in May 2021 by Louis Rastelli, Director of ARCMTL, filmmaker Larry Kent describes how his movie High was filmed in different parts of Montreal […]
Michael Nerenberg, a Montrealer, being arrested at a demonstration against the Vietnam war in Montreal, January 1968. This image was printed in an issue of The Montrealer magazine […]
Here’s a poster advertising a Jesse Winchester show at the Yellow Door. A photograph from that concert is also included in this exhibit. This concert dates from the […]
