[Ottawabluesandjazz] For Immediate Release

Passed on for any interest there may be in this. Jim Roy Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RHYTHM CAFÉ Concert/Coffee & Desserts/Silent Auction/drum workshop Sunday November 27th, 2-4:30pm On Sunday November 27th from 2-4:30pm at the Baobab Studio in Ottawa’s west end, Baobab Tree will host Rhythm Café- an exciting afternoon of West African drumming, dancing and singing performances, with an all ages drum workshop. The afternoon activities will be in a café setting, featuring homemade treats, coffee from Bridgehead Coffeehouse and hot chocolate from Camino, gift ideas with an African theme, and a silent auction. The performances will feature our teenage drum and dance group, Baobab Youth Performers, our younger ROOTS class, and a special appearance by our new seniors drumming class. Rhythm Café showcases the power of drumming and how it can build community while developing healthy and creative skills in people of all ages. Its always a fun afternoon for those who attend. Proceeds raised go toward supporting Baobab’s educational programming. Baobab Tree Drum Dance Community is a registered Canadian Charity and was formed in 1995. Directed by Kathy Armstrong, Baobab Tree offer arts programming for all ages. Their performances have supported local charities, and as well, educational trips to Ghana, West Africa have enhanced the performers’ understanding of the culture and music. The organization gets its name from the resilient and unusual African Baobab Tree. RHYTHM CAFÉ Sunday November 27th, 2-4:30pm All ages drum workshop from 2-2:30 415C Piccadilly (Island Park Dr. & Wellington) Admission $10 Adults, $8 Students/Seniors, Kids under 12 free www.baobabtree.org -- Hayley de Bie Manager in the office Monday - Thursday from 9am - 2pm Studio & Office 415C Piccadilly Avenue Ottawa, ON Canada K1Y 0H3 (on the Mayfair side of St. Georges Church) www.baobabtree.org (613)725-6994