Unisong is a choral festival showcasing at least one choir from each province of Canada. Choristers range in age from grade school to post retirement and perform in concerts at public venues leading up to Canada Day. On Canada Day, the Unisong massed choir performs at 10 a.m. in Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.  In the afternoon and evening of Canada Day, the National Arts Centre Orchestra concerts feature the Unisong massed choir singing a few pieces with orchestral accompaniment.  The combined choirs present a cross-section of Canadian choral music from different time periods from all corners of the country.  The concerts are free and donations are gladly accepted.

Event Highlights:

• Free choir concerts by choirs from across the country at various public venues from June 28 through July 2
• Free massed Unisong Choir Concert at 10a.m. Canada Day in Southam Hall, National Arts Centre

Festival Information:

General information: 613.244.1244 ext. 3367

General information email:  groups@mkitravel.com

Ticket information: Please e-mail or phone prior to June 29, 2012

Locations:

National Arts Centre – 53 Elgin St., Ottawa, ON

Canadian Museum of Civilization – 100 Laurier St., Gatineau, QC

Various venues throught the city TBA

On the Web

Website: www.mkitravel.com

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Carnival of Cultures is a weekend festival that celebrates folkloric traditions through music, dance, theatre from the four corners of the globe. Come discover South American, European, African, Middle-Eastern, and Asian cultures presented by over 500 local artists who will take the stage at the Marion Dewar Plaza.  In addition to non-stop entertainment and activities, the festival also offers tantalizing authentic cuisine, eye-opening demonstrations, and hands-on workshops for people of all ages.

The world is at your fingertips at Carnival of Cultures!

Le Carnaval des cultures est un festival qui fête les traditions folkloriques par le biais de la musique, la danse, et le théâtre provenant des quatre coins du monde.  Venez découvrir les cultures de l’Amérique du Sud, de l’Europe, de l’Afrique, du Moyen-Orient et de l’Asie présentées par au delà de 500 artistes d’ici qui s’afficheront sur la scène du Plaza Mirion Dewar (Festival Plaza) .  En plus de spectacles et d’activités continus, le festival offre des cuisines authentiques, des démonstrations révélatrices et des ateliers pour les gens de tous les âges.

Le monde est à portée de main au Carnaval des cultures!

Event Highlights:

• Non-stop entertainment
• Folkloric music, dance, theatre
• Children’s corner
• Demonstrations
• Workshops.

Festival Information:

General information: 613.742.6952

General information email: carnivalofcultures@hotmail.com

Location: Marion Dewar Plaza (formerly known as Festival Plaza)
Ottawa City Hall,  Laurier Ave. & Elgin St., Ottawa

On the Web:

Website: www.carnivalofcultures.com

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