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

*We have a very exciting event coming up on August 22nd – 24th. We are
hosting our first Wellness Weekend! Join us and be revitalized and
refreshed at this weekend retreat. Come and learn how your body, mind and
spirit can be well. We will offer you a range of wellness activities,
discussions and strategies. Healthy, delicious meals are included. This
unique Weekend is taking place at the centre amongst a beautiful natural
setting, gorgeous gardens, a pool and serene pond with waterfalls.*

*Activities** include: *

* *Yoga*

* *Massage*

* *Aromatherapy*

* *Zumba*

* *Nutrition*

* *Natural Remedies*

*And much more!!*

*When:**Friday August 22nd 7pm-9pm*

* Saturday August 23rd 9am-9pm*

* Sunday August 24th 9am-1pm*

*For those who require accommodation we offer unique luxury rooms with
private ensuite. *

*Cost: **Single occupancy with ensuite – $650*

* Double occupancy with ensuite – $550*

* No accommodation– $295*

*Sign up now before our spaces fill up! *

*www.centreforcreativelearning.com**/store/c1/Featured_Products.html*

This summer the Centre for Creative Learning is presenting Music by the Pond, a series of sunning musical and dance performances by renowned Canadian and international artists, including students from The Royal Conservatory of Music.

All performances take place at the Stepping Stones Garden and Ponds, a beautiful setting for some of the summer’s most inspiring concert and dance series. Buy your tickets ahead of time and enjoy a special rate: Students-$10, Adults-$15, and Family-$25. Tickets available at the door for: Students-$15, Adults-$20, and Families-$30.

Here’s a complete list of this summer’s acts:
King of the Swingers
June 29, 2-3:30pm
You’ll enjoy watching the lively and entertaining musical performances of the King of the Swingers! Their inspiring group includes a tenor banjo, upright bass, accordion, clarinet and more. Audiences love their up-beat, swing feel and energy that will get you groovin’. Allow the King of the Swingers to elevate your spirit and entertain you through the entire show! Light refreshments are included with ticket prices.

Cirrcus Terrifico by Motus O Dance Theatre
July 27, 2-3:30pm
The whole family will enjoy the hilarious show by the nationally recognized Motus O. Cirrus Terrifico, a comedy about three circus performers boarding the train to their next show. However, a case of vanishing tickets 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 interpretations of the ballets, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. Bring the family! Light refreshments are included with ticket prices.

Performed with the signature MOTUS O physicality and humor, see for yourself how a little magic, some juggling, tight-rope walking and fortune-telling can entertain the whole family!