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Fall Colours Studio Tour October 6-8

This years Westport and Area Fall Colours Studio Tour is being held again on the Thanksgiving long weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Download Brochure Our unique artists welcome you to their studios where you will discover an exciting and eclectic range of juried high quality original work including magical Photographic art, eclectic […]

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Greatest Jazz Concert to Come to Westport Aug 10 The Cove

Arguably the greatest jazz concert to come to Westport and The Cove, Chet Doxas returns with his brother Jimmy Doxas on drums and the famous bass player Steve Swallow and trumpet player Dave Douglas of NYC! Chet has provided absolutely mind blowing jazz/instrumental improvisational talent to our venue and will continue to do so with […]

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Children’s Summer Art Workshops

…Paint, Create, Play! Tap in to your creative potential! Painting with Picasso Ages 6-12 Picasso said it took him a lifetime to relearn how to paint like a child. Children have a fearless knack for experimenting with colour and form. This course will allow you to explore the full range of their ideas. With a different lesson […]

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Tickets Still Available for Danny Books July 8 at The Cove

The ACOUSTIC BLUE SUNDAY Summer Series at THE COVE INN, Westport continues. Enjoy a fabulous evening of “sit-and-listen” acoustic Blues in the intimate, air-conditioned comfort of The Cove’s dining room. The June 24 show by Steve Strongman was fabulous. This one promises to be just as good. DANNY BROOKS has come all the way up […]

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Summer Yoga for Every Body

Rideau Lakes Yoga~ “Summer Yoga For Every Body” starts THIS WEEK! Thursday, 6:00 at LION’S CLUB HALL, Westport! From JUNE 28 – AUG 2 Summer Special: Pay as you go for $10 a class! 10% goes to Lion’s Club! Last summer we enjoyed the beautiful beach front view and the sounds of the birds whether […]

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Rideau Valley Art Festival Aug 24-26

Another August…Another Art Festival. Now on it 31st year, the Rideau Valley Art Festival will be taking place again this year on August 24-26, 2012. Located in the beautiful village of Westport on Upper Rideau Lake, in the heart of the historic Rideau Valley, the Festival is home to 63 artists this year. Proceeds from […]

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Breakfast With The Arts – An Arts Round Table Discussion

Come and join us Saturday June 30, 2012 for a potluck breakfast at “upStage”. Coffee and tea will be pipin’ hot at 7:30 with meet & greet, yap & chat until 8:30. This month’s topic will be ‘An Arts Round Table Discussion’ from 8:30-9:30. Click Here to Download the Flyer What are your thoughts on […]

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VOICE OF THE RIDEAU Singing Competition July 28

Join the Voice of the Rideau Singing Competition and get a chance to perform during MUSICwestport! Auditions will occur at North Crosby Community Centre, 875 Eighth Concession Rd, Westport on Saturday, July 28, 2012 between 11:00 am and 4 pm, depending on the amount of entries received. The top scoring contestants in each of the […]

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Acoustic Blue Sunday Dinner & Show Fundraise Series Starting at The Cove June 24

This is the second year for this Series. Last years shows all Sold Out. There will be 6 shows this summer – again featuring more of Canada’s best Blues artists. This is wonderful, relaxing sit-and-listen acoustic Blues – perfect for a summer’s evening. A delicious Cove buffet dinner plus the show is only $45. And […]

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MUSICwestport Festival Aug 18

The 6th Annual MUSICwestport Festival is scheduled for August 18, 2012. Ten great bands performing on 3 outdoor stages and one indoor venue. For information to come… For more information visit www.westportartscouncil.ca

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