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Halifax: Unconscious Collective Vocal Ensemble (UCVE) to stage two performances to raise funds for CanLyme

ByCanLyme Team

Nov 24, 2018

Save the dates!!

For a truly unique experience that you will love come and see the Unconscious Collective Vocal Ensemble (UCVE).

They will be putting on two performances in the KTS Red Room, University of King’s College in Halifax…

7 PM Friday the 30th of November (18-11-30)

7 PM Saturday December 1st, 2018 (18-12-01)

Bring your family and friends!!

These performances will be used as a fundraiser for the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation (www.Canlyme.com).

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