This is always a wonderful time in the beautiful Laurentian mountains, just over an hour north of Montreal. Group meditation, chanting, yoga asana classes, excellent buffet style vegetarian meals along with a chance to enjoy and go deeper into “The Yoga of Gospel Music” and concerts that celebrate Jesus’ Easter message of faith, love and “rising again”. You can find out more information at The Sivananda Yoga Ashram Camp here.
Sultans of String celebrate the holiday spirit with an adventurous musical trip around the world with special guests Ken Whiteley, Rebecca Campbell, Amanda Martinez, Aviva Chernick, Kristine St-Pierre, and nyckelharpa player Saskia Tomkins.
This is an opportunity to connect and share our spiritual path. We will start the evening with Satsang, followed by Christmas Carols with our long-time teacher and acclaimed musician, Ken Whiteley. Bring a dessert or finger food to share.
The Christmas Caravan with Sultans of String and special guests Rebecca Campbell, Ken Whiteley, Saskia Tomkins, Kristine St-Pierre, Aviva Chernick, Alberto Suarez.
The 5th annual “The Gifts of Light” Concert with featured singers Ken Whiteley, Kim Doolittle and Julie Michaels, with musical director Jason Jestadt, the choirs from Canadian Children’s Opera Company and the Robbins Hebrew Academy Choir. This will be a fund raiser for Covenant House, Canada’s largest provider of services to unsheltered and at risk young people. For more information and tickets go here.
A festive day of music and holiday spirit with HARK!, an annual family-friendly Christmas concert, featuring The Choir of MCC Toronto, with guest soloists Ken Whiteley, Kim Doolittle, Gavin Hope, Shannon McCracken, and and a live band under the direction of Music Director Jason Jestadt.
A festive day of music and holiday spirit with HARK!, an annual family-friendly Christmas concert, featuring The Choir of MCC Toronto, with guest soloists Ken Whiteley, Kim Doolittle, Gavin Hope, Shannon McCracken, and and a live band under the direction of Music Director Jason Jestadt.
“Unseen Hands: 12 Songs, 12 Strings” CD release and Sunday Gospel matinee with Ciceal Levy, Garnetta Cromwell and Georgia Harmer, plus a rhythm section anchored by Bucky Berger on drums and percussion, and Ben Whiteley on bass. Doors open at 1pm. Check with Hugh’s Room Live for tickets and details regarding seating, accessibility, food & beverage and parking.
Chris & Diana’s CD release concert with special guests brother Ken Whiteley (mandolin), Neil Brathwaite (sax) & Elena Kapeleris (sax). Doors open at 6pm. For the Dining Room Entrance look for the Big Red Heart ♥️. Advance reservations by calling (416) 207-2020 or emailing diningroom@oldmilltoronto.com
Ken Whiteley’s All-Star Band with Ben Whiteley (string bass), Bucky Berger (drums), Ciceal Levy (vocals, percussion) and Rob McLaren (guitars, banjo, mandolin).
Ken welcomes back the the amazing Nova Scotia gospel & jazz singer Linda Carvery, and “sacred steel” guitarist Nikki D. and The Sisters of Thunder. Doors open at 1pm. Check with Hugh’s Room Live for tickets and details regarding seating, accessibility, food & beverage and parking.
Easter Family Weekend
The last Easter Family Weekend was on April 1, 2024
Celebrate Easter morning with a sunrise concert in the beautiful Laurentians. Ken will be giving concert and workshop performances at the Ashram over the weekend March 29 to April 1. Come and enjoy the natural beauty, great food, two daily yoga classes a day, sauna, meditation and Ken’s special Easter music program that will celebrate this special time of renewal.
Ken will be one of the special guests of the incredible world music ensemble, Jaffa Road, along with Aviva Chernick, and Madj Sukar. The show starts at 8 p.m. (doors at 7:30).
The Sultans of String’s annual Christmas concert with special guests Ken Whiteley, Rebecca Campbell, Kristine St-Pierre, Saskia Tomkins, Amanda Martinez, Shannon Thunderbird and Alberto Suarez. Curtain at 7pm.