The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton & the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate are thrilled to bring to Oakville, Halton area this high quality festival/concert:
“The Roots of Freedom Festival”
feature presentation of
SUGAR and GOLD
featuring Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whitely
Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 pm
Everyone who participates in this fun-filled two-day festival will leave with a better understanding of the important role Oakville and Halton played in the historical transition away from slavery to freedom.
Thursday, October 20th, 2011: The Meeting House Theatre 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville, L6H 6E1 (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Patron's Reception > 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Main Program > 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (unassigned seating so please arrive early)
Interaction with performers and artists > 9:00 pm - 9:15 pm
The first day of the “Roots of Freedom Festival” starts with the Official Reception at The Meeting House, complete with The Oakvile Museum's mobile art exhibit of Oakville's early Black History that presents a fascinating part of Oakville's community historical heritage to all participants who attend.
Master of Ceremonies - Richard Pinnock
Feature performance:
SUGAR and GOLD
featuring Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whitely
Check out their web site...
www.braithwaiteandwhiteley.com
There will also be special performances by:
Muhtadi African Drummers
CCAH Steel Band
Thursday and Friday, October 20th and 21st, 2011 (Oakville Museum, 8 Navy Street, Oakville)
- 45-minute tours available between 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm includes walking tour at the Oakville Museum: the Pier, the Custom House, Captain Robert Wilson's House, The Canadian Hotel, the Granary, the Harbour, Erchless Estate and Lakeside Park.
- Oakville Museum Black History Exhibit with curator, interactive multi-media Black History attraction "The Underground Railroad: Next Stop Freedom!"
- New Exhibit "Offical Freedom Papers"
- Presentations from local officials, and performances by local artists.
Just show your 2-day Festival pass for admission. Please call the Oakville Museum to reserve your tour time Tel: 905.338.4400
2-day Festival Pass Pricing: (includes main performance on October 22)
- General Admission 2-day Pass: $10
- Student Admission 2-day Pass: $5
- Seniors Admission 2-day Pass: $5
Patron's Pass (includes VIP Reception before concert and 2-day Pass): $20
Order online at www.RootsofFreedomFestival.com by telephone at 905-257-0908
Sponsored by: TD Bank Group, Canadian Heritage, Oakville Community Foundation, Town of Oakville, and Halton Regional Police Service.
For more information and to order tickets click here.
