On July 21, 2013, our sister and friend Charity would have celebrated her 45th birthday. Her sparkling smile and infectious energy will not be forgotten, nor will her love of children and passion for helping the disadvantaged.
In celebration of Charity's life and legacy, you are invited to join Ben and Bea Osome for a BBQ that will also serve as a fundraiser in support of the construction of a water well that will provide clean water for a school and community in rural Western Kenya.
Event details :
Date & time: Saturday, July 20, 2013 , 2pm- 6pm
Venue: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
There will be a silent auction (featuring various items including beautiful African arts and crafts), a live auction as well as a Raffle (tickets will be sold at the event). Auction item prices range from $10 to $100 and include restaurant gift certificates, theatre tickets, appliances, gift baskets, laptop bags and more. Payment by cash or cheques only accepted. Also, a special performance by Ottawa gospel group Voices of Praise! Please RSVP to Bea Osome by July 17th at 613-726-7289
Friday, July 5
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m
Chimo Hotel - 1199 Joseph Cyr St, Gloucester, Ontario
2013 Lignum Vitae Achievement Awards Reception in honour
of Lionel "Bingie" Barker & Ashton Hughes. Presented by the
National Institute of Jamaican-Canadians. Cocktails: 5:30 p.m./ Awards: 6:30 p.m. Silent Auction: Bids open at 5:30 p.m. Dress code: Business Attire. Tickets: $20 per person (available until Tuesday July 2, 2013) For tickets/info: Tel. 613-834-1718; 613-569-1059; 613-226-8085; 613-739-0955; 613-731-5371; Email: [email protected]
Saturday, July 6
368 Lisgar Road, Rockliff Park
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
The Barbados (Ottawa) Association Inc. hosts its 2nd annual Garden Party in support of the CHEO Sickle Cell Parents’ Support Group. Enjoy an afternoon of fun, delicious treats and a fashion show by a local artist in support of Sickle Cell in our community and abroad. Tickets: $20/person. To purchase tickets or for more information please contact Sandra at 613-843-1448 or Leslie at 613-261-4170.
Sunday July 7
Doors open at 5:30pm, show starts at 6:00pm
Well Salvation Church,1401 Blair Rd., unit 12
GOSPEL CONCERT: Seven Ottawa Churches in partnership with Tanzania High Commission to Canada present: "Roho ya kusifu" (Spirit of Praise).
Featuring performances by Tanzanian gospel artists Christina Shusho
and Upendo Kilahiro as well as several local choirs. Soft drinks
will be sold at the event. Tickets: adult $15 (adv.), $20 (at the door)
adult, child ages under 6 free For more info & online tickets: www.ccbcca.com or 613-255-4106
Friday, July 12
5pm
Arts Court Studio - 2 Daly Ave Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
Be More Academy of 3 Dreads & A Baldhead Presents: Hello Fear: Knowing Myself As Beautiful Fashion Show. This event allows Black youth in Ottawa, and the greater Canadian community at large, to alter the conversation of beauty and own their identity. Showcasing clothing lines designed and created by youth themselves! Donations will be accepted at the door. For more info: Angel Nsenga . [email protected] . 613.898.8183.
Friday, July 12
7:00pm - 8:30pm
PRESSED Urban Gourmet Sandwich Bar 750 Gladstone Street
SUMMIT SHARE of the International Black Summit. The Purpose of the International Black Summit is to provide an opportunity for participants
to bring into bring their vision for the Black community and the World. We
invite you to come hear about the Experience, The Gathering and The Conversation of the International Black Summit. More info: www.internationalblacksummit.org
Friday July 12
9:00pm
Canadian Museum of Civilization - 100 Laurier St., Gatineau, Quebec
KASSAV LIVE IN CONCERT. Opening act: Komparet, Jcreole et DJ Flex. TICKETS ON SALE NOW. $35 until June 1st And $40 in advance after. Ticket Outlets: Tropicks, 381 Dalhousie St (613)241-3333 Island Flava, 409 Rue Dalhousie (613)321-4198 All Africa Market, 411 McArthur Ave
(613) 244-0325 INFO LINE: 1-888-962-0090
Sunday, July 14
11:15am and 1:15pm
Fatboys Southern Smokehouse - 34 Murray St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5M4
Gospel Brunch. Come enjoy Southern BBQ and Gospel Music by Ottawa's own Voices of Praise!! All you can eat buffet: $21.99. It's an "All you can handle" Holy Ghost Party!!
Sunday, July 14
8pm
Les Brasseurs du Temps - 170 rue Montcalm, Gatineau
(Hull) Quebec J8X 2M2
CONCERT by Les Frères Guissé (Senegal). Djiby, Cheikh and Alioune Guissé are three talented brothers whose distinctive musical arrangements and unique vocal harmonies have made them virtual “ambassadors of Senegalese Peulh music “. Their West African acoustic–based folk melodies, which are firmly rooted in the traditions of their native Fouta region of northern Senegal, have delighted audiences around the world over the last two decades. Formed in 1991, this group has produced several albums including Fama (1995), Ciré (1998), Ndèye (2000) , Fouta (2003) and
Yakaar (2008). Dinner & show or show only. Please make dinner reservations at: 819-205-4999 ext. 1 Artist website & videos:
www.myspace.com/freresguisseofficiel
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6rnFP0briw
www.youtube.com/watchv=f0DK6xDkZGk&feature=related
Tickets: $15. Reserve online: www.brasseursdutemps.com by phone:
819-205-4999 ext 1
Lundi 15 juillet
19 h 30
Les Brasseurs du temps, 170, rue Montcalm, Gatineau
CONCERT: Caridad Cruz & Miguel de Armas. Duo aux rythmes cubains
endiablés. Entrée: $15. Téléphone : 819 205-4999, poste 1 http://www.ville.gatineau.qc.ca/page.asp?p=quoi_faire/calendrier_culturel
Mardi 16 juillet
19 h 30
Place de la Francophonie, 1, rue Wellington, Gatineau
CONCERT: Barbara Ruiz la cubanisima - Fiesta cabana. Avec son
énergie époustouflante et sa voix d'or, Barbara présente la Fiesta cabana, un
concert plein de vie à ne pas manquer! Salsa, merengue, rumba et guaracha... des rythmes chauds qui vous font tremper dans un déhanchement déchaîné! ENTRÉE: Gratuit. Info: Téléphone : 819 243-2300 http://www.gatineau.ca
Wednesday, July 17
6:30PM - 1:00AM
KS ON THE KEYS RESTAURANT- 1029 Daze St., Ottawa (South Keys area) Ottawa Phoenix Basketball Team Awards Dinner & Evening Social. Includes Buffet dinner and evening appetizers. Tickets: $30 per person. For tickets and more info, email [email protected]
Thursday, July 18
7:30pm-9:30pm
Faith House Ottawa - 18 Blackburn Ave., Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8A3
FORUM: How Can I Be More Just and Change the World? A Discussion on Hurdles and Hopes of Social Activism. In light of the recent verdict in the Trayvon Martin case, and in honour of the call for 67 minutes of social action for Nelson Mandela International Day, Faith House is hosting a dialogue on how social justice advocates can be more effective in their efforts to make the world a better place for humanity. Concepts that will be introduced include: Sustainable Livelihoods Framework; System Mapping; Point of Leverage for Systemic Change. Please feel free to bring snacks if you
want. For Muslims, there will be time set aside to break fast and pray.
FREE ADMISSION
Friday, July 19
3:30pm to 9pm.
Rideau Hall Cricket Ground (entrance at the corner of Mackay and Queen Victoria Streets
New Edinburgh Cricket and Social Club (NECC) 9th Annual Rawle Memorial Cricket Game. Tickets: $20. Tickets includes a buffet style dinner, friendly match and an opportunity to speak to the experts about joining and getting involved with the cricket community plus much more!! All donations raised this year will go to support the Canadian Cancer Society. You can donate online at: http://convio.cancer.ca/goto/neccmemorialgame Please come out, support this marquee event and help continue NECC's rich culture of raising funds for our local Ottawa community. NECC has raised over $ 20,000 for charity through these matches and we are hoping to make this year yet another successful one. Come one, come all and help us make a difference! For more information and tickets, please contact: Varun: 613-715-2211
Shailesh: 613-799-9039
Friday, July 19
Boarding @ 9.30pm - Leaves @ 10.00pm
799 Jacques Cartier, Gatineau Dock
All aboard! Hurricanes Soccer Club Annual Boat Cruise. Music by David SuperSound. Limited Advance Tickets: $20.00. Available from any Club member. Info: 613.247.0947; 613.830.4837;613.739.0070; 613.823.3438
Saturday, July 20
10am - 6pm
Vincent Massey Park
Nigerian-Canadian Community Mega Picnic. The Nigerian Canadian Association of Ottawa-Gatineau (NCAO) is partnering with all Nigerian ethnic associations, churches, professional and business organizations, non-profit organizations, students and friends of Nigeria for this event. Highlights: Soccer Games; Volley ball Tournament, Sac Race Tournament, Skipping rope, Egg Race and Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Tournament; performance by the Esan acrobatic (igbebonelimin) dance group, the latest of Nigerian music supplied by DJ Blaze, and more. Experience summer Nigerian style! If you want to participate, advertise, donate and/or volunteer at this event, please contact: Victor Osas Wilson (President, 613-218-2795), John Adeyefa (Vice President, 613-697-0860), Christiana Ogah (Treasurer, 613-698-8468)
Saturday, July 20
From 12 noon to 8 pm
Brewer Park (off Bronson Avenue opposite Carleton University)
Ghanaian Association of Ottawa presents: GhanaFest 2013. A day filled with family-friendly activities food, African arts and crafts, DJ music etc. Meet local Ghanaians, enjoy some Ghanaian food and art, and take part in sporting
activities such as soccer, volleyball and traditional Ghanaian games. For more info: Bismark Otoo (613.447.1446), Florence odoi (613.747-2863), Eddie Pepra (613.762.7253), Ken Dapaah (613.867.4509), Edinam Aggor (613.263.9744). Ghanaian Association of Ottawa
website: http://www.gao-ago.com/
July 20-21, 2013
Haïti en fête Festival (7th annual).
Saturday, July 20: Beach Party at Petrie Island (Orleans) w/performances by Beenie Man, Harmonik, City Fidelia & Haitain Fresh with his special guest Wyclef Jean. Site opens at noon, live show starts at 3pm. Tickets: $20 per ticket for first 500 tickets. AFTER PARTY from 10pm-2am at St. Joseph's Parish Hall (74 Wilbrod Street, Ottawa). Tickets: $30 in advance/$40 at the door.
Sunday, July 21: DJ Battle at Petrie Island (Orleans) featuring DJ Tytus, DJ Critic, DJ-One, DJ-Flex and performances by XVibe, Neg Morne. To find out where to get tickets & for more info, visit http://www.haitienfete.ca/
Saturday, July 20
Doors open at 6pm
The King's Palace - 156 Cleopatra Drive, Ottawa
Transforming Life Center presents: “Ottawa Worships” an
inspiring evening of song and praise featuring Pastor William McDowell. Tickets: $ 30 | Early Bird Special (before June 15th 2013). $ 40 | Regular Price (after June 15th 2013). $ 50 | At the Door. Tickets can be purchased at Salem Storehouse Christian Bookstore (1558 Merivale Road). For more info : [email protected]
Saturday, July 20
7:00am to 7:00pm
Brown's Bay Provincial Park
Annual Vincy Picnic. Parking tickets available are $27.50 in advance and $30 at the Park. There is a free shuttle from this parking lot to the Picnic grounds. Call Sandra for tickets 613 864-4175
Tuesday, July 23
7pm – 8:30pm
251 Bank St, 2nd floor, Ottawa
BOOK LAUNCH - Fear of a Black Nation: David Austin in conversation with Adrian Harewood, anchor of CBC's local TV news program, CBC News Ottawa. In the 1960s, for at least a brief moment, Montreal became what seemed an unlikely centre of Black Power and the Caribbean left. Join us on July 23, as David Austin launches his new book “Fear of a Black Nation: Race, Sex and Security in Sixties Montreal.”
Thursday, July 25
6:00pm
Venue TBD
Picnic En Blanc. Following the trend from Montréal, Québec City, Toronto, and Vancouver, now Ottawa has its own white hot picnic! A group of social entrepreneurs have come together to bring Picnic en Blanc to the National Capital region. Picnic en Blanc is a chic endeavour where good style, good food and good company make a melange-à-trois in an outdoor picnic setting. Wearing white, guests are encouraged to express their personalities using a single colour as they engage with fine friends in sharing fresh food amidst a backdrop seeped with flamboyant French flair. For more information, check out www.picnicinwhite.ca
Friday, July 26
3:00PM – 8:00PM
Greenboro Park, 363 Lorry Greenberg Drive
(Greenboro Community Centre)
SOCCER GAME / BBQ. Barbecue items will be on sale.
Saturday, July 27
7:00PM – 3:00AM
Margaret Rywak community building, 68 Knoxdale Road, Nepean
DINNER/DANCE. Admission: $10.00
The soccer game and barbecue on Friday, July 26, 2013 and dinner and dance on Saturday, July 27, 2013 are to generate funds for our Scholarship Program for students in Liberia and Ottawa. MORE INFO: Christiana Reeves, Secretary, Liberian Association of Ottawa E-mail: [email protected]
website: http://www.liberianassociationofottawa.com/
Friday, July 26 and Saturday, 27
Laval Street, downtown Gatineau (Hull sector)
FESTIVAL AFRO-LATINO KAFÉ-KARAMEL. A cultural festival promoting
African and Latin cultures. Dance and percussion workshops colourful shows, - best tropical DJs - live orchestras. Sponsored by Vision Centre-Ville and Ville
de Gatineau. Schedule: Free event on the street. Friday, July 26, 7:30pm to 9:30pm and Saturday July 27, 3:30pm to 9:30pm. Info: www.festivalkafekaramel.com Phone: 819-208-9484 E-mail:[email protected]
Friday, July 26
7pm
Dominion-Chalmers United Church, 355 Cooper St., Ottawa, ON
Ottawa Chamberfest 2013 concert: With Measha Brueggergosman and Martin Beaver. Celebrating 20 years of sterling music making, Juno Award alumni The Gryphon Trio join soprano superstar Measha Brueggergosman and Tokyo String Quartet first violin Martin Beaver (on viola!) for a gala evening that includes songs by Poulenc and a Porgy and Bess suite by Gershwin. Prepare to be wowed. Performers: Measha Brueggergosman - soprano; Martin Beaver - viola; Annalee Patipatanakoon - violin; Roman Borys - cello; James Parker - piano.
Tickets: $29(C), $35(B), $47(A). Contact Box Office: 613-234-6306
Friday, July 26
8 pm
Scène Groupe Marc Dubé – Outdoors
Festival Kafé-Karamel Kick-Off Party. Fiesta Afro-Latina on Laval Street featuring: the Salsa LOca Team, drumming & dance workshops by Djembé Farré. Bring your drums! 10pm – Bar Le Troquet. Reggae Dub Night, with Mista Plouff. featuring Reggae music, a Jamaican film, Rhum and more
www.festivalKafeKaramel.com
Friday, July 26
10PM Doors
Ritual Nightclub, 137 Besserer
Street, Ottawa
#HoPX LAUNCH PARTY feat. Chicago's Hypnotic Brass
Ensemble. PLUS special guests BlakDenim (OTT), DJ Ruby Jane (MTL),
live art, dance demos! HBE will be joined by special guests including
10piece Ottawa hip hop-rock outfit BlakDenim HoP community member DJ Ruby Jane (Montreal). Tickets $15 advance available at Compact Music(s), Vertigo Records, and online at worldfamousmusic.net Website: www.houseofpaint.ca
Saturday, July 27
Scène Aux 4Jeudis/Piz'za-za
3:30pm - Salsa Loca & Alan Calzada (Cuba); 4pm - Katty Granados - Zumba Karamel; 4:30pm - Éric Sarah (drum and dance); Daniel Kasongo & Group (Congolese Rumba); 6pm - Mystic Call crew (Coupé/ d3calé/Ndombolo); 6:30pm - DJ Ottomatik (the Latin Show); 7:30pm - Afro-Cuba (Miguel de Armas Quartet & Caridad Cruz); 8:30pm - Blak Denim (Hip-Hop/Reggae); 10pm - Senegal's Les Frères Guissé at Bar LE TROQUET Detailed info at www.festivalKafeKaramel.com
Saturday, July 27
12:OO noon - 4:00 p.m.
Christ’s Chapel Bible Church - 2285-A7 St. Laurent Blvd. (OC Transpo Bus #114 and 112)
Christ’s Chapel Bible Church Annual Familt BBQ & Fun Day. Everyone is invited to a day of fun, food, fellowship, music and games for Adults and Children. Chef Henri promises a tasty Menu with original Island Spices that will delight all tastes!! Bring cash and easy chair!!
Saturday July 27
8:00 pm
Obsession Live Lounge, 1575 St-Laurent Blvd (corner St-Laurent & Belfast)
BIC live in concert. International Haitian artist BIC will sing and share his conscious creole lyrics on groovy urban beats. Come appreciate this up and coming rising artist and enjoy music from Haiti in a relaxed atmosphere. Tickets: $20, 19+ For more INFO: 613-407-2936, 613-796-6456 or [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/412598512188603/?fref=ts
Sunday, July 28
11:00 AM til Sunset
Petrie Island, 727 Trim Road (Orleans)
7th Annual Community Famliy Fun Day Picnic/ Kites 4 Cancer Fundraiser. An opportunity for the community to listen to great performances, enjoy good food, play some traditional games and fly kites branded kites to raise funds for the Ottawa Hospital Foundation. This is a FREE, family-oriented, all-day event open to the public which helps to showcase the best of Caribbean Diaspora and the greater Ottawa Community. or more info. or to purchase your kite in advance : visit www.clubsocca.ca or call 613.739.0070. Social Organization of Caribbean Cultural Activities - www.clubsocca.blogspot.com - www.clubsocca.ca
Sunday, July 28
Starting at 10:00am
Britannia Beach (2805 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2B 6Z9)
2013 Summer BBQ in preparation of the 20th Commemoration of the Genocide Against Tutsis. Organized by HUMURA Association in
collaboration with Canadian Association of Rwandan Youth (CARY), Simba FC, and Rwandese Community in National Capital Region. Food & drinks (cost
ranging between 3$ and 10$): Brochettes, hamburger, chicken, sausages, bread, special African potatoes, matoke (cooked green bananas), and various drinks. Volleyball. Music by DJ Galaxy!
Sunday, July 28
10:30am - 11:30am
Strathcona Park (Range Rd at end of Somerset East, Sandy Hill)
Caribbean FIT-FETE! Bring your family and friends to this Caribbean-inspired work-out led by dancer, choreographer and certified fitness instructor, Tarrah Mauricette. Tarrah’s enthusiastic and engaging
personality brings a party style approach which lets you forget that you are
really working your body. COST: $10 donation appreciated. Please wear proper footwear and bring lots of water. It's going to be a blast!
Sunday, July 28
Options Jazz Lounge - Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Drive
PERFORMANCE: Ms. Yaa-Hemaa Obiri-Yeboah presents her monthly
Options Jazz Lounge performance. Enjoy the soulful stylings of this
gifted singer-pianist in a warm, sophisticated setting.
Wednesday, July 31
6pm
Fox & Feather, 283 Elgin Street
NB2PW Summer Mixer! Opportunity, networking, professional. Let's connect & inspire: Summer is all about relaxing and making the best of the warm weather - next week we share tips on how successful women keep on top of busy calendars while enjoying the hottest season of the year. Cost: FREE (menu available for ordering) RSVP: Please RSVP reservations are required, [email protected] Bring your cards, bring a friend!
About NB2PW: Originally established in 1995 in Montreal, Quebec, the Network of Black Business & Professional Women is open to Black women who are self-employed, professionals, small business owners and students. It offers an opportunity to share ideas, build friendships and exchange support on primarily a professional, but also on a personal level. Meeting monthly, NB2PW presents its members valuable networking time and informative presentations from a variety of speakers. P.S.: This will be your last opportunity to buy specially-priced ticket to the Sept. 14 presentation by U.S. motivational speaker Linda Clemons!