Handbells are somewhat unusual instruments – they have a bit of a rare, mysterious quality to them.
If you appreciate music and you’ve never heard a professional handbell choir, it really is a treat. But don’t take my word for it; this Friday, Ottawa residents have a chance to listen to a beautiful, Christmas handbell concert – taking place alongside the Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale. Here are all the details:
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 21 from 7 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ottawa Mennonite Church, located at 1830 Kilborn Avenue (lots of free parking!)
WHY: This is a special, one-time performance by the handbell choir, La Bell Ensemble. Get into the spirit of the season with a performance of your favourite holiday carols.
COST: Free!
*PLUS! Get a jump-start on your Christmas shopping by browsing our global marketplace at the church – the Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale is running alongside the fashion show! Handcrafted, fairly-traded Christmas decorations, dishes, cards, toys and home décor items will be available for purchase (*Note: Festival sale is open from 3 to 8 p.m.). Complimentary coffee, tea and cookies will be available.
Hoping to bring my kids and maybe my mom to check it out!
Fabulous! It would be great to see you – hope you can make it out! 🙂
It sounded like a great little “girls evening out” for them where they could hear something a bit different. Hopefully we make it!