2007-2008 SEASON

    download a pdf version of the 2007 NEWSLETTER
    size: 400 kb

    PERFORMANCE CALENDAR

    for a complete list of performances



    UPCOMING EVENTS

    Auditions:
    Our adult drum and dance troupe Akpokli is looking for new singers, dancers and drummers.
    Click here for audition
    details

    RHYTHM TREK
    Summer Drum Camp for ages 8-12
    July 14-18, 2008
    9am-4pm
    Tom Brown Arena
    141 Bayview Rd Ottawa
    Cost $200 (includes instruments and supplies)
    Activities include West African drumming, singing, movement, visual art, and cultural exploration. The week culminates in a food and performance celebration!

    CONCERTS

    Sat. April 26, 7:30pm
    AKPOKLI IN DEEP RIVER,ONTARIO
    with the Deep River Choral Group
    and Cantandos
    Childs Auditorium
    see the poster for details

    Saturday May 10
    DRUM BEAT east
    Performance 8pm
    Orleans United Church
    1111 Orleans Blvd, Orleans
    Tickets: adults $15, stud/sen $10, kids under 12 $5
    available from Baobab Tree (613)725-6994
    or at the door
    see the poster

    Saturday May 31, 4pm
    Baobab Youth at the Black Sheep Inn
    Performance will be recorded for our next CD
    Tickets: adults $10, stud/sen $8, kids under 12 free
    available at
    www.theblacksheepinn.com
    or at the door



    PUBLIC CLASSES
    in drumming and dancing offered for ages 7 through adult. click here for current classes.

    SPECIAL EVENTS
    FOOTSTEPS TO GHANA 2006
    an educational tour by the Baobab Youth Performers

    FOOTSTEPS TO GHANA 2001 and 2006
    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"

    TAKAI
    a short film by Diana Partridge
    featuring Akpokli & Rake-star horn players
    heading toward wakefield bridge for a fund-raiser hosted by the wakefield grannies in support of alexandra township grannies in south africa who raise AIDS orphans.
    summer, 2005.
    download film here!
    size: 2.4MB(quicktime)

    check out the poster for the last Gahu Fest



    PERFORMING GROUPS
    Baoabab Tree has two performing groups which rehearse regularly: Akpokli for adults and Baobab Youth Performers. In addition to our regular concert season, both groups are available for conferences, dinners, and other community events. Please contact us for details.
    Baobab Youth Performers
    Ages 12-18, membership is by audition, yearly fee
    Wednesdays 4:30-6pm,
    Sept - June
    Akpokli
    Adult community ensemble, membership is by invitation, yearly fee
    Mondays 7:15 - 9:15pm,
    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

  • Akpokli Drum and Dance Society
  • Baobab Youth Performers

  • Canadians visit Ghana
  • fundraising campaign
  • case statement
  • long-range plans

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last updated: april 2008
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Baobab Tree is a diverse community of people connecting local energy with global spirit through West African singing, drumming and dance.



Unless otherwise noted, all Baobab Tree activities take place at Fisher Park Community Centre, 250 Holland Ave.,
if you would like to reach us please call (613)725-6994
or e-mail:
info@baobabtree.org



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: 99 Fifth Ave Unit 5 Suite 131 Ottawa ON.,
K1S 5P5


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