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Location: Trinity-St. Pauls United Church
This November 29th Turtle House Art/Play Centre and Trinity-St. Pauls Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts will host a benefit concert to raise critical funds in support of Turtle House programs for children from refugee backgrounds. Falling just days after the United Nations Universal Childrens Day on November 20th, the concert will feature classical Indian dance, music inspired by the Silk Road, traditional and original vocal music from Turkey, Greece and the Middle East, as well other music from Peru, Brazil, Northern Ontario, Sudan and other parts of Africa. When: Friday, November 29, 2013, 7:00 p.m. Where: Trinity-St. Pauls United Church (in the newly renovated Sanctuary) 427 Bloor Street West (west of Spadina) Tickets: $25 (children 12 years and under are free). To purchase advance tickets contact Turtle House at: turtlehouse@sympatico.ca or at 416.534.7277, Ext. 231. Tickets will also be available at the door. Anne-Marie Mediwake (CBC News Toronto), will guide the audience through performances by some of Torontos best world music artists including: dancers from Lata Padas Academy; Maryem Tollar with Sophia Grigoriadis and Brenna MacCrimmon; The Near East Ensemble with Ernie Tollar, Ravi Naimpally and Demetri Petsalakis; Patricia Cano with Kevin Barrett and Paco Luviano; and the Waleed Kush Ensemble with Ruth Mathiang. Children from refugee backgrounds face many challenges. Leaving home, families and friends, sometimes separated from a parent for years, struggling with their identity in a new country. All this can be very isolating, says Tamam McCallum, Executive Director of Turtle House. Their hope, courage and perseverance in spite of this should be an inspiration to all of us. Our program increases their hope and self-confidence as they play, make art and connect with others. We are inspired by their journey. Turtle House Art/Play Centre is an innovative art-based organization in Toronto for children and parents coming from regions of conflict. Turtle House program incorporates art and recreation for children 4-12 years of age, as well as a conversation circle for their parents to connect with each other and to gain necessary information to assist them to settle in their new home. # # # # For more information or to set up an interview, please call: Tamam McCallum 416.534.7277, Ext. 231 Email: turtlehouse@sympatico.ca Or visit the Turtle House website at: www.turtlehouseartplaycentre.org
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