Baobab Community 2017-18 Season
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We are excited for this season!
- Check out our monthly Friday night adult workshops, 7-9pm (the fourth Friday of every month beginning Sept 22)
- Classes for ages 7-12 are Wednesdays 6:15-7:15 -starts Sept 20 & Jan 17
- Rehearsals for our Youth Group (ages 12-18) are Wednesdays 4:30-6pm
(more info on our classes page) All programming takes place at St George’s Church Community Room 415 Piccadilly Ave unless otherwise noted.
Sunday April 8 , 4-7pm
Pub Quiz Fundraiser
Join us for a fun afternoon of trivia, with the amazing Quiz Master Paul Paquette!
Tickets $20 available from info@baobabtree.org or (613)729-0987
Come on your own, or make a team with friends and family! All proceeds will support our educational arts programming!
Location: The Royal Oak , 180 Kent St
Saturday April 28th, 7:30pm
Concert featuring Baobab Youth Performers w/ Special Guest Master Drummer Kwasi Dunyo! We will also welcome the OYOA Harp Ensemble and the Adowa Dancers for that performance.
Location: First Unitarian Congregation, 30 Cleary Ave. (near Richmond and Woodroffe)
Tickets: Advance $20 (general) & $10 (stud/sen) ticket includes pre-concert reception with Ghanaian snacks at 6:30pm. (tickets at the door are $5 more)
Tickets available NOW from info@baobabtree.org or drop in to The Village Quire 312 Richmond Rd, Westboro (just east of Churchill)
Note: Kwasi Dunyo will be the guest instructor at the April 27th adult class 7-9pm. Come by for a lesson! Info on those classes here
Saturday June 2, 3-5pm
Sankofa Concert
Featuring Baobab Youth Performers….an annual favourite!
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield more details tba
RHYTHM TREK
Summer Drum Camp for ages 7-12
August 13-17, 2018 from 9am-4pm
Location: Baobab Community Space, St George’s Church 415 Piccadilly Ave, Ottawa (Island Park & Wellington)
Activities include: West African drumming, singing, movement, visual art and cultural exploration. The week culminates in a food and performance celebration! We only hold camp one week in the summer so we put all our energy into creating a very special week!
Cost $225 (includes instruments and supplies) Some subsidized spots available.