Parc de l'Imaginaire

2010 Summer Program

 

In collaboration with

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
  • family entertainment

 

Sous la présidence d'honneur de Philippe Bélanger, organiste titulaire à l'Oratoire Saint-Joseph de Montréal.

  • Organist of Saint-Joseph's Oratory of Montreal
  • Former organist of Saint Paul Church in Aylmer
  • Winner of a Felix award from the ADISQ in 2006
  • Nominated for a Juno award
  • 10/10 according to Classics Today.com

 

   
JUNE  
Sunday June 13 at 2.00 PM The Carrefour musical Outaouais
 

The Carrefour musical Outaouais is a stage band composed of over fifty experienced musicians, under the musical direction of Mr. Jean Bilodeau. Consisting exclusively of winds and percussions, this stage band has a varied and original repertoire that goes beyond the traditional ceremonial and parade marches. The band also performs classical pieces, film music, jazz and music from the Quebec repertoire.

 

 

   
JULY
Wednesday July 14 at 7.30 PM Servantes
  Servantes, symbol of the nuevo flamenco in the Outaouais, is an explosive combination of Patrick Servant's lively guitar playing, four Latin jazz musicians and a flamenco dancer. They will light up the Parc de L'Imaginaire.

Sponsored by LUC BÉDARD, REMAX REAL ESTATE BROKER

Sunday July 18 at 2.00 PM Maxim, le magicien
 

Maxim le magician and his assistant Mélodie present an interactive magic show that will amaze and surprise children and adults. Illusions, apparitions and mystery await you!

Sponsored by LE CLUB RICHELIEU AYLMER, LE CLUB LIONS D'AYLMER and by AYDELU INC.

 

Festival de jazz Desjardins sponsored by

From July 21 to July 24 2010  
 
Wednesday July 21 at 7.30 PM Karen Young and Éric Auclair

Where jazz meets with electronic music, the musical collaboration of Karen Young and Éric Auclair represents the coming together of two generations who bring Beatnik poetry to the 21st century.

Thursday July 22 at 7.30 PM Philippe Bélanger and the Vanessa Rodrigues Jazz Trio

 

 

 

Our honorary patron for the 2010 edition of Parc de L'imaginaire ,Philippe Bélanger will be performing alongside the members of the Vanessa Rodrigues Jazz Trio.

The show promises to be a lively and upbeat one, with offerings ranging from Miles Davis to a jazzed-up version of Bach. The Hammond B3 organ duo of Bélanger and Rodrigues, accompanied by guitar, drums and trumpet, delivers a crowd-pleasing, high-calibre performance.

 

Friday July 23 at 7.30 PM Le Delphinus Jazz

Le Delphinus Jazz is an ensemble comprised of four experienced National Capital Region musicians. Taking their inspiration from the great Miles, they perform original pieces that reveal a rich and contemporary musical universe.

Saturday July 24 at 7.30 PM Les Boppers

Les Boppers are a very active group of six musicians on the Quebec music scene. They have prepared a Be-bop influenced performance for all audiences.

 

Sunday July 25 at 2.00 PM Maud Laverdière
 

Maud Laverdière and her partners propose a journey inspired by legends associated with the emergence of life. Expect to see puppets, dance, theatre and giant creatures moving to the beat of the drums!

Sponsored by LE CLUB RICHELIEU AYLMER, LE CLUB LIONS D'AYLMER and by AYDELU INC.

Wednesday July 28 at 7.30 PM Beats On Canvas
 

The music of Beats On Canvas is a powerful and yet delicate alchemy of Latin, electronic, jazz and oriental rhythms, a mixture as rich as its creators, of Haitian and Quebec origins.

Sponsored by LA BOULANGERIE AUX DEUX FRÈRES and by SOL, ÉPICERIE SANTÉ

 

Août  
Sunday August 1, at 2.00 PM Marimusette by Les Ateliers du conte
 

Marimusette brings children into the universe of the legends that entertained the first settlers in America. Puppets and authentic period instruments and costumes will take us back in time

Sponsored by LE CLUB RICHELIEU AYLMER, LE CLUB LIONS D'AYLMER and by AYDELU INC.

 

   
Wednesday August 4 at 7.30 PM Orchid Ensemble
  Orchid Ensemble will take us on the discovery of the sounds of the great Chinese musical heritage, with traditional violins and zithers. Their music is energetic, sweet and delightful.

Sponsored by PATRICE PROVOST, NOTARY

 

Free Admission

In case of rain shows will be canceled

Don't forget to bring your chair!

 
We warmly thank our sonspors for the 2010 edition:

Thank you for offering us this summer programm for free!