2008-2009 SEASON

    download a pdf version of the 2007 NEWSLETTER
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    PERFORMANCE CALENDAR
    for a complete list of performances


    UPCOMING EVENTS

    WORKSHOPS

    Sat. Oct. 18, 10:00am-4:00pm
    TEACHER TRAINING DAY
    with Kathy Armstrong
    Tree House
    415C Piccadilly Ave.

    Sat. Nov. 15, 10:00am-1:00pm
    PUBLIC DRUM WORKSHOP
    with Francis Kofi Akotuah
    ages 12 and up
    Tree House
    415C Piccadilly Ave.

    Apr. 3-5
    TEACHER TRAINING WEEKEND
    AFRICAN INTEGRATED ARTS
    with Kathy Armstrong and guests

    CONCERTS

    Sat. Nov. 15, 9:00pm
    AKPOKLI with FRANCIS KOFI AKOTUAH
    Black Sheep Inn
    Wakefield

    Sun. Nov. 23, 2:00-5:00pm
    RHYTHM CAFE with FAMILY WORKSHOP
    Boabab Youth, ROOTS
    Tree House
    415C Piccadily Ave.

    Sat. Dec. 13, 4:00pm
    DRUMMING for EDUCATION
    Boabab Youth with Kwasi Dunyo
    Black Sheep Inn
    Wakefield

    Sat. Jan. 31, 8:00pm
    MID-WINTER'S DRUM BASH
    Akpokli
    4th Stage
    National Arts Centre

    Sat. Feb. 7, 8:00pm
    DRUM BEAT EAST
    Boabab Youth with guests
    Orleans Theatre
    255 Centrum Blvd.

    Sat. Feb. 28, 4:00pm
    CONCERT
    Boabab ROOTS and Cantiamo Training Choir
    All Saint's Westboro
    347 Richmond Rd.


    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: august 2008
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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 will be 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



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

this organization is generously funded by