Museum hosts comic-book festival, the 7th Rendez-vous international de la BD de Gatineau

October 12, 2006

Canadian Museum of Civilization hosts comic-book festival, the 7th Rendez-vous international de la BD de Gatineau

Gatineau, Quebec, October 12, 2006 — From October 19 to 22, the Canadian Museum of Civilization is proud to play host for the first time to the 7th Rendez-vous international de la bande dessinée de Gatineau. For its 2006 edition, the Rendez-vous de la BD is changing venues and moving to the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Whether you’re a comic-strip aficionado or new to the genre, passionate about comics or simply curious to see what all the fuss is about, adult or child, let yourself get caught up in the excitement of it all and discover the wonderful worlds contained in comics from here and around the world! Special guests, autograph sessions, speakers, activities and exhibitions.

For the schedule of the many activities featured during the festival, consult the Official Program of the Rendez-vous de la BD on the Salon du livre de l’Outaouais’ Web site: http://www.slo.qc.ca.

7th Rendez-vous international de la bande dessinée de Gatineau
Thursday, October 19 to Sunday, October 22, 2006
9:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Thursday)
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Friday to Sunday)
David M. Stewart Salon
Free
Information and program: http://www.slo.qc.ca. or 819 775-4873

More information is available by calling 819 776-7000 or 1 800 555-5621.

Media Information:

Chief, Media Relations
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: 819 776-7167

Media Relations Officer
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: 819 776-7169

Fax: 819 776-7187


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