The Wesport Centre for Creative Learning is pleased to inform you of a rare and aspirational event taking place at the WCCL, the renowned Afiara Quartet will be giving two performances at the former Stepping Stone Inn. This is an opportunity you will not want to miss. Please join us for an intimate private concert, gala reception and exquisite private dinner on the evening of Friday September 19 (with surprise guests), or join us for a more informal community performance of the Afiara Quartet the evening of Sunday September 21….or both as the performances will be quite different from one another.

The Afiara Quartet is a dynamic and award-winning ensemble, described as “a revelation” (La Presse) with performances balancing “intensity and commitment” and “frequent moments of tenderness” (Montreal Gazette). After residencies at The Juilliard School and San Francisco State University, the Afiara are currently Fellowship Quartet at the Royal Conservatory of Music. The ensemble is winner of the Young Canadian Musicians Award, Concert Artist Guild, Munich ARD, and Banff International String Quartet Competitions, including the latter’s Szekely Prize for the best interpretation of Beethoven. The Afiara has performed throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, at such venues as Carnegie Hall’s Zankel and Weill Halls, the Kennedy Center, Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, Library of Congress in DC, Sao Paulo’s Museum of Modern Art, Pro Musica of San Miguel de Allende, London’s Wigmore Hall, Austria’s Esterhazy Palace, Munich’s Prinz Regenten Theatre, Amsterdam’s Muziekgebouw, and the Royal Library in Copenhagen. Their relentless pursuit of beauty and discovery is documented in over 25 commissions of new music, new educational outreach initiatives for school children funded by the Ontario Arts Council, and projects with jazz virtuoso Uri Caine, Latin Grammy Award-winning producer Javier Limon, and ground-breaking scratch DJ, Kid Koala. The Afiara String Quartet takes it’s name from the Spanish ‘fiar’ meaning ‘to trust’ a basic element of the depth and joy of it’s music making.  Truly a unique event well worth attending.

Please review the attached options and let us know which you would like to reserve. You can reach us atwww.centreforcreativelearning.com or by calling us at 613 273-2226. Check out the Afiara String Quartet at www.afiara.com

Blues On The Rideau – the famous Dinner & Show Fundraiser Series featuring some of Canada’s best Blues artists which takes place once a month every year from October through May (excluding December) at The Cove Country Inn & Spa in Westport, Ontario – just announced their 2014/15 Line-Up – their 10th Anniversary season!

“We are very pleased with this year’s Line-Up” says James Doran, Producer of the Series. “It’s a combination of some of the most popular bands to have ever played BOTR – Fathead, Jack de Kezyer, The Hogtown Allstars, Paul Reddick and David Rotundo – plus a couple of great acts that have never been here before – Vancouver’s Harpdog Brown and the Paul James Band from Toronto. All of these artists have either won or been nominated for Juno and/or Maple Blues Awards in the past. They really are the cream of the crop and it’s wonderful to be able to see and dance to them up close and personal in the intimate setting of The Cove Inn”.

Seamus Cowan, Manager of The Cove Inn and an excellent musician himself said “It’s hard to believe that this little Series that started 10 years ago has grown into what it is today. We are known for our great regular LIVE music at The Cove and Blues On The Rideau is the jewel in the crown. You would normally have to go to a big city to hear bands of this caliber. We’re honoured to provide such high quality entertainment to our customers at such a reasonable price – and raise money for the community at the same time. We thank James & Diane Doran from Choose The Blues Productions for bringing BOTR to The Cove and keeping it going all these years”.

Despite cost increases the price for these nights remains at $60 pp this year (the same for the past 3 years). That includes a delicious full course buffet dinner, the show and dancing. Proceeds from all BOTR nights go to support different local Westport charities. The Series has raised over $50,000 for the community over the past 9 years and the goal is to hit another $5K this season.

2014/15 LINE-UP FOR BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN

October 24 – HARPDOG BROWN www.harpdogbrown.com
From Vancouver – A great harp player & singer/songwriter. A Juno Award nominee and Muddy Award winner. Joined by 2 members from Downchild!
PROCEEDS TO THE WESTPORT LIBRARY

November 21 – FATHEAD www.fathead.biz
From Toronto – 2X Juno Award and multiple Maple Blues Award winners over their 21+ year career. Their 4th visit to BOTR. Funky, soulful and fun!
PROCEEDS TO THE WESTPORT FOOD BANK

January 23 – JACK DE KEYZER BAND www.jackdekeyzer.com
From Toronto – Canada’s King of the Blues guitar – 2X Juno Award and 7X Maple Blues Award winner. His 6th visit to The Cove!
PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS OF FOLEY MOUNTAIN

February 20 & 21 – THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS
From Toronto – All stars indeed! – 5 members from Downchild plus Teddy Leonard on guitar – all Juno and/or Maple Blues Award winners!
PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT’S RIDEAU VISTA & ST. EDWARD’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

March 20 – PAUL REDDICK BAND www.paulreddick.ca
From Toronto – 7X Maple Blues Award winner and a Juno & American Blues Music Award nominee. A wonderfully talented singer/songwriter & harp player.
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST

April 17 – PAUL JAMES BAND www.pauljamesband.com
From Toronto – A singer/songwriter/guitarist with a 40+ year career and a great veteran band who plays Blues, R&B and Rockabilly as good as it gets.
PROCEEDS TO EASTER SEALS CAMP MERRYWOOD

May 8 & 9 – DAVID ROTUNDO BAND www.davidrotundo.com
From Toronto – A superb singer/songwriter/performer who blows harp like a man possessed. One of the most popular bands to every play BOTR – his 7th visit!
PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM & WESTPORT IN BLOOM

More information including downloadable Schedule, LINKS to band websites, sample songs and YOU TUBES can be found at www.bluesontherideau.ca.

Can’t get enough summer concerts in before September? Here’s one more to add to your list, the Two Rivers Music Fest – a day long musical showcase and community gathering in downtown Gananoque. Featuring the best local talent, Two Rivers works with the Town of Gananoque, the Gananoque BIA, and Gananoque Brewery to create a fun and exciting atmosphere in celebration of our unique community.

Come to beautiful downtown Gananoque on Saturday, August 23 and enjoy great food and music. The first annual Two Rivers Music Fest is an exciting and family friendly event created to celebrate our unique community and the talent that lives here.

All ages welcome and donations accepted for admission.

Line up to date:

12:00 – Aaron Ray
1:00 – TBA
2:00 – Cliff Edwards
3:00 – Patrick Kirkby
4:00 – Alex Leggett
5:00 – Foley Mountain Playboys
6:00 – Colin Brady
7:00 – Mark Hunt & Guests
8:00 – Special Electric Guest
9:00 – Special Guest

Admission Details: $5.00 Admission Wristband Website: http://www.tworiversmusicfest.com Contact Name: Alex Leggett & Kristina Miller

Email: alexanderleggett@hotmail.com Contact Phone: 647-269-1536

This August you’ll enjoy our continued performances of “The Importance of Being Ernest” as well as our new productions of “The Ugly One” and “Waiting for the Parade”.

The dates and times for “The Ugly One” are as follows:
August 15-17 8pm
August 19-24 8pm
August 26-31 8pm

The dates and times for “Waiting for the Parade” are as follows:
August 29-31 2:30pm

For all ticket information visit the Thousand Island Playhouse website.

On August 24th, the RIDEAU LAKES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY presents its Annual Garden Show at the Elgin Municipal Complex. The judged competition is open to all members of the Township. Show schedules will be available in May. Entries must be placed in the hall between 7:30am & 9:30am. Doors will then close for judging and will reopen to the public at 2pm for viewing and winners will be announced at 4pm.

Thanks so much for your support! Hope to see you at the festival. Please
help spread the word!
Seamus Cowan
www.westportartscouncil.com

MUSICWestport Festival Aug 15/16

8th ANNUAL MUSICwestport FESTIVAL
A free outdoor music festival with 2 stages, 8 groups, The 3rd Annual VOICE
of the RIDEAU Amateur Vocal Competition and WAC Street Fair!
Supported by local businesses, residents and generous citizens.
www.westportartscouncil.com

August 15

MUSICwestport KICK OFF PARTY @ THE COVE
H’SAO (Montreal/Chad, Afro Soul R&B)
Drawing from gospel, traditional African music, as well as their Chadian
roots, H’sao display clear soul, pop, and R&B influences. All the members
of this Montréal afro-pop group are singersongwriters; elements of their
various influences are smoothly blended with African rhythms to create
fresh songs in a unique style. Masterful a capella singing sets them apart
on the vast soundscape of world music.
8-11pm
$10
Reservations suggested!
www.hsao.ca

August 16

SPRING STREET STAGE (7 Spring St.) 12:00-5:00pm
12:00-1:00pm
Mikey & The Reelers (Westport/Toronto, Fishing/Comedy)
www.mikeyandthereelers.com
1:20-2:00pm
Kevin Warren East West Project (Montreal, Modern Jazz)
www.kevinwarrendrums.com
www.eastwestproject.bandcamp.com
2:40-3:40pm
Drumhand (Toronto, World Music/Percussion)
www.drumhand.ca
4:00-5:00pm
Alex The Folk Band (Orillia, Folk)
www.facebook.com/alexthefolkband

THE COVE STAGE Sponsored by JAKE by the LAKE (2 Bedford St.) 10:00am-6:00pm
10:00am-12:00pm
3rd Annual THE VOICE OF THE RIDEAU Amateur Vocal Competition
12:30-1:30pm
Bob Burtch Bluegrass (Seeley’s Bay/Cornwall, Bluegrass)
Abrams Brothers Songs
(Listen to Bob at 4min 30sec with the Abrams Brothers)
1:50-2:50pm
Krief (Montreal, Indie Rock)
www.krief.ca
3:10-4:10pm
Miss Emily feat. Emily Fennell (Kingston, Soul/Pop)
www.themissemily.com
4:30-6:00pm
New Country Rehab (Toronto, Indie Country)
www.newcountryrehab.com

FREE ADMISSION…Thanks to local businesses and supporters!!!
www.westportartscouncil.com

For more information visit the MUSICwestport website.

Are you a shutter bug? The weekend of August 13 come to the village of Westport and participate in a documemories workshop with a local photographer. At the workshop you’ll learn to take better photos and transfer them into documemories — a photo journal of your own making!

All participants will stay at a beautiful lakeside B&B, and learn from a local photographer/teacher. This workshop will also enhance your computer skills as well.

Information and details: 613-273-3839 or 613-273-8775

 August, at least for me, will be a month to remember…My wife and I will be having a baby and my twin brother in Australia will be having one with his wife about the same day! Truly exciting times…
…As are those at The Cove in August! We have a great, varied lineup! We actually have a stretch where there is entertainment every night from Aug.6-17. Could be a record.
Looking forward to seeing you in the beautiful month.
Seamus and all of us at The Cove

Wednesdays
RACK + TUNES with Shawn McCullough
Ribs Special with Lively mid week music!
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough
Kevin Head plays Aug.13
www.kevinheadmusic.com
6-9pm

Thursdays
JAZZ NIGHT with Spencer Evans Trio
Consistently the busiest night of the week. Don’t forget to book.
9-11pm
$5

Fri.Aug.1, 22 + 29
SHAWN McCULLOUGH
The great guitarist, singer. Come and be amazed!
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough
6-9pm

Sat.Aug.2, 23 + 30
HEAD OVER HEELS
Love at first sight, on stage and off. It’s feel good music.
www.kevinheadmusic.com
6-9pm

Sun.Aug.3, 17, 24 + 31
HEAD OVER HEELS
Ditto, as a next day matinee…
www.kevinheadmusic.com
6-9pm

Fri.Aug.8
STRUNG OUT TO DRY (Kingston, Bluegrass Trio)
Real deal Holyfield Bluegrass!
www.reverbnation.com/rpk/strungouttodry
6-9pm

Sat.Aug.9
ROGER JAMES (Kingston, Comedy + Song)
The King of Psychedelic Rock ‘n Roll Comedy with ridiculous Canadian Content.
www.rogerjames.ca
6-9pm

Sun.Aug.10
STRINGTEASE (Westport, Gypsy/Blues/Folk)
Sing along and be merry.
12:30-3:30pm

Mon.Aug.11
A FELLOW SHIP (Toronto, Folk)
New to us, but a familiar new folk sound.

6:30-8:30pm

Tue.Aug.12
KARAOKE
Be your own Rock Star Night.
7-10pm

Fri.Aug.15
MUSICwestport KICK OFF with H’SAO (Montreal, African)
A Westport Arts Council Production. African Acapella and Dance from Chad via Montreal! Let it all out!
www.hsao.com
8-11pm
$10

Sat.Aug.16
8th MUSICwestport FESTIVAL (9 Live Outdoor Groups)
10am The 3rd Annual VOICE of the Rideau Amateur Vocal Competition
12-6pm
Check out www.westportartscouncil.com for the FULL LINEUP
FREE! Thanks to all of the SPONSORS!
Fri.Aug.22
An Evening with PSYCHIC MEDIUM KEN MASON
6-9pm
$60

Thu.Aug.28
JAZZ NIGHT with ILA VANN (Trenton, Soul Legend)
www.ilavann.com
9-11pm
$5

The Cove Country Inn
2 Bedford St.
Westport, ON
1.888.COVE.INN
www.coveinn.com
www.facebook.com/TheCoveCountryInn

Next weekend, July 26th and 27th, 2014 we are hosting *Motus O Dance
Theatre*!
*Motus O* is nationally recognized dance troupe from Stouffville, Ontario.
They have traveled all across North America, Europe and Australia
performing various dance shows.

The founders of *MOTUS O Dance Theatre* believe that the art of dance can
and should inspire all sections of society thereby causing them to reflect,
examine and appreciate both the diversity of communities and the uniqueness
of individuals. The art of dance can help us perceive the world we live in.

On Saturday July 26th 10 am-4 pm, *Motus O’s *Artistic directors are
facilitating
the workshop,
*Body in Motion- With FUN!*

You are invited to this introductory workshop on movement, designed for
self-expression and storytelling. A variety of motifs will be learned and
explored investigating time, space, shapes and flow always working within
the realm of one’s natural abilities. Individual, partner and group work
will be explored, inspiring moments of community and creativity. All skill
levels welcomed.

On July 27th 2 pm- 3:30 pm *Motus O* will be presenting one
of their most renowned shows,* Circus Terrifico*!

Come and enjoy the hilarious,exciting show! *Circus Terrifico *is a comical
dance performance about three circus performers boarding the train to their
next show. A case of vanishing tickets, however, thwarts their plans and
strands them on the platform. It takes every trick in the book (and their
suitcases!) to create an impromptu show to raise money for new tickets.
This is a hilariously energetic micro-version interpretation of the
ballets, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. Bring the family! Light
refreshments will be included.

Tickets can be purchased online at:
http://www.centreforcreativelearning.co … ducts.html

Register for our workshops at:

http://www.centreforcreativelearning.co … ation.html

Come to the village of Westport, Ontario for the Thanksgiving Weekend Oct 11,12,13, 2014 – Sat, Sun & Mon for an exclusive tour of our local art studios. Every year Westport hosts the Fall Colours Studio Tour, an occasion to view collections from our local artists right in their own art studios.

All tours are conducted from 10 am – 5 pm and include 10 Distinctive Studios and 32 Outstanding Artists. Speak with the artists about their pieces and process. This will be an art tour that promises more than just simply viewing the works, but interactivity as well.

You will discover an exciting and eclectic range of juried, quality original work. Indulge in fall’s brilliant colours as you tour from studio to studio. Use our map to choose your own starting point and watch for the signs.

Westport is located 90 min. southwest of Ottawa and 30 min. north of the 401 at Kingston.

For more information contact Diane Black 613 273 0929

hookedonthelake@kingston.net or visit our new website www.westportstudiotour.com.