jerryskater

Thursday was great. I acually preferred it to Friday and Saturday which tended to be too crowded and you really had to get there around 9:30 to find a seat. Maybe a few fewer dancers on Thursday but not noticeable. You should have a great time.

We were there last Thursday thru Sunday and agree Campus was great. Very crowded Friday & Saturday with lots of dancers. Sunday not as crowded but still a good number of dancers and very attractive. Maybe a little beefier than my ideal. Fabio was great in private as was Raymond. Campus was so good we didn't even think about Stock or Taboo. Although back in the day Taboo was my favoriite they don't seem to able generate much anymore. To answer my own question above about the elevator. My husband would take the stairs and ask the busboy to bring me up. They were absoutlely great about it. Always with a smile and made me feel comfortable. Highly recommend Campus. Get there while there is some summer left.

Was in Montreal a few weeks ago. No problems with politics at all. Hotel, restaurant and bar staff very friendly. Although the weather was just as hot as the NYC area.

Has anyone used the elevator at Campus? How do you get it to work? Do you need to call? Any info would be greatly appreciated. My knees are giving out and the stairs might be too much.

Don't have a specific good weekend. A few years ago my husband and I were in Montreal on Pride weekend and found that there was a lack of dancers in the stripper bars. Probably because they were out partying. Also experienced some bad service in restaurants. So we skip Pride weekend. This year Pride is July 31 to August 10. On the other hand you may enjoy some of the many events of that week and the Village should be packed. People go to Montreal for various reasons so I realize other members will have very different experiences. Whenever you go have a great time.

Absolutely awful. The premise of two ballet companies switching star dancers and choreographers is ridiculous. The idea that a Koch like billionaire is behind this is interesting but very heavily over written. As is the French ballerina role. And I know I'm nit picking but I've never, in over 50 years of ballet going seen in person, on film or video a choreographer working while wearing head phones. There is only one reason I will watch other episodes and that is to spot beloved New York City Ballet dancers in minor roles (Tiler Peck was in the first) and with the hope that there will be more dancing and music.

Agree. Was one of the reasons I stopped subscriping to Roundabout.

I'd love to hear more. What was the Village like (homeless, etc.) Did you feel safe in the streets? Where did you stay? Thanks.

Hi Vin Marco, Your post led me to this Je Te Veux on guitar. I'm a classical guitar fan and love this. Watch his left hand it's beautiful.

It is so sad what has happened to Ste. Catherine Street. Montreal like other cities has a very serious homeless problem not only on Ste. Catherine. For example, on the weekend of August 16/17/18 the area around the Metro stop for the Museum of Fine Arts was filled with homeless. They didn't seem to be bothering anyone but it does make it uncomfortable particularly if you are looking for a place to sit for a few minutes. Even saw a man lying on a busy corner of Place Jacques Cartier. He looked like he could have been dead. Police came and as far as I could tell took him away.

I agree and would also add the Pointe-à-Callière museum in Old Montreal. We've been there many times over the years and they always have something interesting. There is also a nice view of Old Montreal on the tower.

Sorry guys. Can only report on what I did. No Campus or Stock this trip.

Montreal July 11-14 Ste. Catherine Street was marginally busier this year than last. They have painted dreary rainbow lines on the roadway and here and there disco balls and one large moose all left over from last year. In my opinion, they need to bring back something like the “Shades of Gay” overhead which made the Village feel festive and special. Restaurants and bars seemed to be doing good business in the evenings. Still many shops and restaurants closed. Homelessness is still a problem but we were not accosted by anyone. Thursday at Taboo there were 5 or six dancers all “twinkie”. Spent some time with Arturo, Atlas and a tall guy (Sam?). who when asked if he was straight said “I’m open minded”. They were all OK in the back. Nothing special. Atlas cute, slim and fit was really my type. I’m sure he was of legal age but his aura was so young it was a bit of a turn off. Friday went to Diamond Rouge (formerly Adonis, J P’s, Expose) as Taboo, our usual, was having some kind of drag show. Writing this I realize we hadn’t been there since it was Adonis. There were about 10 dancers only one (Leo) was what I’d call a twink. The others were more muscular but not bulky. All attractive and worth the climb up the stairs for lap dancers. At my age it is quite an effort. Sorry, I don’t remember names. The guys were fun and good upstairs. One anglophone even liked classical music and art and even know a little about dance. A few women in the bar. All in all, a nice night. Saturday back to Taboo. There were about 10 dancers. Arturo, Atlas and Sam, Cesear, Damien, Leon and others. Damien is a sweet kid from Chile. Nice lap dances. Leon from Toronto a very handsome guy with what used to be called a swimmers build. Great personality. One of the best lap dances I’ve ever had. Sadly, he was going back to Toronto the next day and he didn’t think he’d be back in August when I plan to return to Montreal. It was a very good night. Sunday had a late dinner and didn’t go to any bars. Based on past experience they are dead on Sunday. Stayed at the Hyatt Place on St. Hubert which is clean and pleasant enough. Breakfast crowded and food just OK. We find it convenient not to have to go outside in the AM. Never saw so many children though. Sure, it’s not the Montreal it once was but my husband and I had a fun weekend.

Thanks for your reports Ichabod. I appreciate all the info.

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