Parc de L'Imaginaire

The Parc de l'Imaginaire is located next to L'Imagier in Gatineau (9, Front street, Aylmer sector).

There is a festive atmosphere in the Park in the summer thanks to the variety and the quality of the shows presented in the bandstand.

  • world music
  • mini jazz festival
  • children shows

2009 Summer Programming

  Opening concert
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Lorraine Klaasen
 

Lorraine Klaasen The great lady of world music, Lorraine Klaasen, has remained true to her South African roots. With her album Africa Calling, she offers us a performance that touches every heart and soul.

**In case of rain, the concert will be held at La Basoche. .

Presented by Sol, Épicerie santé and Patrice Provost, Notaire

   
Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Les Aventures de Champlain
 

In Les Aventures de Champlain, Gaëtane Breton and her musicians tell audiences an amazing story about a man who not only created Quebec, but an entire country as well…

Presented by the Club Richelieu Aylmer

   
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Small World Project
 

Drawing their inspiration from the four corners of the globe, the musicians of the Small World Project meld Latin, Indian, African and Hawaiian styles, filling each performance with more than a few surprises.

Presented by Marcel Proulx, MP for Hull-Aylmer, ProulM@parl.gc.ca

 
   
Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Le magicien Mehdi
 

Mehdi the magician will amaze the young and young-at-heart with his balloon sculptures and magic tricks that include magically appearing and disappearing doves, smoke and cards…

Presented by the Club Lions d'Aylmer and Aydelu inc.

 
Festival de jazz Desjardins - July 22 to July 26, 2009
  Presented by the Caisse populaire d'Aylmer
 
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Trio Jean-Pierre Zanella

Saxophonist Jean-Pierre Zanella is a major figure on the Quebec jazz scene and has taken part in a number of international events. An exceptional instrumentalist, Zanella creates music that features a unique blend of passion and dexterity.

Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Quartette Alex Bellegarde

Alex Bellegarde directs his quartets with his signature passion and spontaneity. The Montreal-based bassist creates energetic and powerful music that draws from a wealth of sources.

 

Friday, July 24, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Quintette Carlos Jiménez

Carlos Jiménez is a very active guitarist on the Montreal jazz scene. Backed up by seasoned musicians, Jimenez will present the compositions from his latest CD in what promises to be a first-class jazz performance.

 

Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Rick L. Blues

The warm and colourful vocals of Rick L. Blues combine with his harmonica playing to produce blues and swing with great verve and vivacity. A big man with a big voice, "Mr. Blues" is a brilliant performer and a true showman.

 

Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Kirbo
 

Kirbo is a gypsy swing quartet whose music is inspired by the likes of Django Reinhardt and his Hot Club de France. This lively jazz style is sure to bring audiences to their feet!

   
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Mônica Freire
 

A Montrealer by adoption, Mônica Freire was born in Brazil and grew up in a family of African and Syrian-Lebanese origin. Her smooth and captivating music is a bridge between her present-day life and her roots.

Presented by Simon Sirois-Crépault, affiliated real estate agent with La Capitale Outaouais inc., chartered real estate broker, and La Boulangerie Aux deux frères bakery.

   
 
Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. La malle tragique par L’Ourson Doré
 

An adaptation of a text by Maurice Dalaudière, this police comedy features eight marionettes, including the brave Guignol, who grapples with two formidable bandits.

Presented by the Club Lions d'Aylmer and the Club Richelieu Aylmer

   
  Closing concert
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. LaTourelle Orkestra
 

The compositions of LaTourelle Orkestra draw from folklore and Eastern European music with their klezmer, gypsy and jazz accents, and their buoyant rhythms will carry audiences away.

Presented by Aydelu inc. and the Immusan Complementary Medicine centre

   

Free Admission

In case of rain shows will be canceled

Don't forget to bring your chair!

 
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