Join us for a very special edition of Franco-Festival the largest francophone festival in Northwestern Ontario, with music, arts, food and activities for the whole family!
Friday September 23
10 am
Franco-ontarian flag raising at Thunder Bay City Hall (500 Donald St. E)
10:15 am
Le R 1er show at École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye
7 pm
Writing workshop with Le R 1er at École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye. Free (mandatory registration with Club Canadien-Français de Thunder Bay).
Saturday September 24
10 am
Writing workshop with Le R 1er at École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye. Free (mandatory registration with Club Canadien-Français de Thunder Bay).
10 am – 2 pm
Collective mosaic mural workshop
This activity allows its participants to go beyond their comfort zone in order to create a piece of art that exceeds their individuality and to discover the power of a group. Each person’s commitment is respected; each piece expresses intent, materialising the individual decision to participate in the collective.
The members of Atelier Phébus vouch for the collective initial idea and its implementation in order to make the experience enjoyable for all. Their knowledge in terms of community, technique and supplies allow for the artistic encounter to readily take place in a calm, discovery-oriented climate.
8 pm
Le R 1er show at Centre francophone (14 +). Tickets on sale for 5$ from Club Canadien-français de Thunder Bay.
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Rapper, poet and composer, Le R 1er, aka Christian Djohossou cheerfully brings a mix of rhythm and poetry, influenced by traditional african and afro-brazilian rhythms. Through the poetry of his lyrics he builds a unique and fascinating universe, full of sensitiviy.
Sunday September 25
In the street in front of the Centre Francophone (234 Van Norman)
12 pm – 4 pm
The Centre Grandir en français invites you to be part of the festivities! Sunday, September 25th, this dynamic daycare team will entertain children with coloring activities, giant Jenga, giant bowling, face painting and a science table and more!
Collective Art : Who is Yuk-Sem Won? A very talented local artist who will guide you through a unique painting activity. Anxiously waiting to discover how you might express your understanding of what is means to be francophone.
From green to white…come help Yuk-Sem make the world shine bright!
1:45 pm
Raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag
2 pm
« Marco et les Torvis » show
Marco et les Torvis push back the limits of conventionality to deliver a festive and energetic show. Charismatic, twisted and scathing, Marco and six musicians keep us on edge from beginning to end. An infusion of rock, swing and traditional music that raises the roof.