2009-2010 SEASON

    download a pdf version of the 2009-2010
    NEWSLETTER
    size: 0.8 MB


    PUBLIC CLASSES
    in drumming and dancing offered for ages 7 through adult.

    click here for 2009-10 class schedule. (pdf file) and
    click here for classes description. (pdf file)


    UPCOMING EVENTS

    Sun. Jan 31, 3-5pm
    DRUMMING UP SUPPORT!!!
    A benefit concert for the Stephen Lewis Foundation and Baobab Tree's Footsteps to Ghana Campaign
    Performance by Baobab Youth Performers
    with a special appearance by
    the Capital Grannies drumming group
    $12 Adults, $6 under 16, $24 Family of 4 or more
    Concert and reception
    at City View United Church
    6 Epworth Ave., Ottawa
    tickets at the door or call:
    (613)235-5028
    (613)224-9988
    or info@baobabtree.org
    see the poster
    here!

    - WORKSHOPS -

    Jan 30 & Feb 27
    10-11am
    Family Workshops
    with Dominic Donkor and Prosper Adjetey
    Tree House Studio
    $5 per person

    Jan 30
    Adult Drum & Dance Workshops
    with Dominic Donkor and Prosper Adjetey
    12-2pm drumming
    2-4pm dancing
    Tree House Studio
    $35 per segement or
    $55 for the whole afternoon

    Feb 27
    Adult Drum & Dance Workshops
    with Dominic Donkor and Prosper Adjetey
    12-2pm drumming
    2-4pm dancing
    Tree House Studio
    $35 per segement or
    $55 for the whole afternoon

    Fri. April 16 - Sun. April 18
    Teacher's weekend Workshop
    with kathy Armstrong
    West African Integrated Arts
    cost $250 (10% discount before Feb. 15)
    see page 1 of the flyer
    here!
    and page 2 of the flyer
    here!

    - CONCERTS -

    Sat Feb 20
    NAC Family Adventures
    Boabab Youth
    with NAC Orhcestra
    more info:
    click here

    Thursday April 8, 7:30pm
    CONCERT
    Baobab Youth
    CHIN Radio World Music Showcase
    with Mighty Popo
    Fourth Stage NAC
    Tickets through NAC or Ticketmaster

    Saturday April 24, 8pm
    CONCERT
    Baobab Youth
    with Keteke from Montreal,
    The Chamber
    101 Centrepointe Dr.

    Sunday May 2, 4pm
    SANKOFA CONCERT
    Baobab Youth
    Black Sheep Inn,
    Wakefield.


    SPECIAL EVENTS

    FOOTSTEPS TO GHANA 2001 and 2006
    educational tours by the Baobab Youth Performers
    pictures and stories from 2001
    Click here!
    and a glimpse of the recent 2006 GHANA TRIP
    size: 500 kb

    SUNDAY GROOVE at BLACK SHEEP
    a very short film
    featuring Akpokli & Baobab Youth
    with master drummer Fred Kwasi Dunyo
    Oct 17, 2004
    download film here!
    size: 958kb (quicktime)
    @ Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield
    this show was taped for CBC TV's "On The Road Again"

    check out the poster for the last Gahu Fest


    PERFORMING GROUP
    Baoabab Tree has a performing group which rehearses regularly: Baobab Youth Performers. In addition to our regular concert season, the group is available for conferences, dinners, and other community events. Please contact us for rates and details.
    Baobab Youth Performers
    Ages 12-18, membership is by audition, yearly fee
    Wednesdays 4:30-6pm,
    Sept - June
  • Baobab Tree
  • People You'll See Around the Tree

  • village of Dagbamete, Ghana
  • our mentor Kwasi Dunyo
  • WACE centre and Kathy Armstrong Lodge

  • Adult, Youth, Children
  • drumming
  • dancing

  • listen to audio files
  • our first CD is available

  • drumming classes
  • workshops
  • school twinning
  • collaborations

  • Baobab Youth Performers

  • Canadians visit Ghana
  • fundraising campaign
  • case statement
  • long-range plans
web design: bug@hipCRANK.com

last updated: OCTOBER 2009
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Baobab Tree is a diverse community of people in Ottawa, Canada connecting local energy with global spirit through West African singing, drumming and dance.



WE'VE MOVED !!!
As of September 2008 our classes, rehearsals and office has re-located to our new Baobab "Tree House"
415C Piccadilly Avenue,
Ottawa, ON.
K1Y 0H3
(at the back of St. George's Church}
contact us at
(613)725-6994
or e-mail:
info@baobabtree.org

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Baobab Tree is a registered Charity 86158 7095 RR0001.
Tax receipts will be issued promptly for any donations over $10

United Way
The United Way Campaigns across the country accept donations to any registered charity of your choice. Choosing Baobab Tree allows you to make a donation via payroll or credit card and will appear directly on your T4 slip when tax time comes, so look for their annual drive in the Fall! All you need is our Charity number (above)

Cheques for classes or donations can be made payable to Baobab Tree and sent to our mailing address: Baobab "Tree House"
415C Piccadilly Avenue
Ottawa, ON., Canada, K1S 0H3

this organization is generously funded by