Art lover or Music lover? If you answered yes, then this fall the place for you to be is Montreal, Canada. Known for its vibrant art scene, three of the city's cultural institutions have chosen to honor the influence of rock music on art with three great exhibits.

There is no better way to get your children into art than showing them the colorful and powerful pieces by Andy Warhol. Now through January 18, 2009 the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is presenting the "Warhol Live" exhibition and event. The exhibition will explore the fundamental role of music and dance in the work and life of Warhol with 640 pieces of art including paintings, silk-screens, photographs, album covers and films. Families should arrange a trip to the museum on Sunday for Family Day with a variety of activities to stimulate all ages. Children under 12-years can visit every day for free (when accompanied by an adult).

For an array of music culture, the Musee d'art contemporain de Montreal is presenting "Sympathy for the Devil: Art and Rock and Roll since 1967" now through January 11, 2009. The exhibition explores the relationship between avant-garde art and rock music over the past 40 years. From Andy Warhol's legendary involvement with The Velvet Underground in New York in 1967 to the dazzling 2007 installation of Pinball Wizard and The Byrds (Love in a Void) by British artist Jim Lambie, visitors will be able to see art pieces divided into six different themes corresponding to music scenes throughout the world. This exhibit is a great way to bring young and old alike to share and discuss. Children 12 and younger can visit free (when accompanied by an adult).

The North American premiere of "Replay" by Christian Marclay will be presented from November 30, 2008 to March 29, 2009 at the Foundation for Contemporary Art. The exhibit will explore the fusion of fine art and audio cultures. Marclay gives art a sound and music a physical form. Admission is free for everyone.

To maximize visitors' Montreal experience, Tourisme Montreal is offering the Sweet Deal Package.

When travelers book a stay in Montreal under the Sweet Deal Package, they are entitled to half off the regular price of their second night at one of the 25 participating hotels. It's valid now through December 21, 2008 and first night rates start at $127 for a three-star hotel, $145 for a four-star hotel and $179 for a five-star hotel. Visitors will also receive at gift from their hotel, courtesy of Tourisme Montreal and Fruits & Passion.

Hotels include great family places such as Delta Montreal, which offers a children activity center and outdoor playground and Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain, where cookies and milk are offered for free to children 12 and under. For a list of participating hotels, itineraries, and booking of this package, please visit the website or call (877)BONJOUR.

Fine Print: Minimum of 2-night stay. For software reasons, the 50% rebate on the second night will appear only on the final invoice. All offers are subject to availability and vary according to the selected hotel. Rates are per room, per night, based on double occupancy.

by Michelle Manetti

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