The first annual Plein Air Art event will take place on October 2, 2011. Registration begins at 8:30 at The Cove (2 Bedford St, Westport). All art must be back at the Cove for judging by 3:30. Cash prizes and a wine and cheese social will conclude the event. There will be a children’s category…and here everybody wins!!! Contact Georgia Ferrell –igeorgiad@gmail.com for more details.

The Westport Arts Council Presents the 5th Annual Music Festival in Westport Ontario. This year’s festival will be held Saturday August 13, 2011.

With three outdoor stages a The Cove, SOHO’s, and A Victorian Reflection you can enjoy a day full of music with some of the area’s most exciting talent.

Free Adminssion. Make sure you bring and chair and be prepared for rain or shine. If you wish to see “Miss Emily” at the Cove after-hours the cover is $5.00 and starts at 8pm.

For more information visit www.westportartscouncil.ca.

We have a really special night on MONDAY with Alex Goodman Quintet from Toronto. They are on their way to across the province heading to the Montreal Jazz Festival where they will be featured as one of the up and comers on the Canadian jazz scene!

It’s going to be a great night of high calibre, instrumental jazz (Monday, June 27, 2011)! The Cove will be serving dinner as well so join them early if you like. Show 8-11pm, $10/person.

Jazz Night continues with Spencer Evans Trio featuring Jeff and Seamus Cowan every Thursday Night from 9-11pm. These nights are massively fun with all kinds of folks out! For those of you that love the Wine and Food Tasting nights, Joanne Edwards will be featuring weekly “jazz” inspired specials.

For more information on local entertainment taking place at The Cove visit www.coveinn.com

Here’s what’s going on at The Cove this summer. Check out the below “Blues on the Rideau Series” for the 2011 Summer Season, and pick the night you want to visit the Cove for an evening of Dinner and Blues. There is also a new series, Acoustic Blue Mondays with the Best in Canadian Blues. Schedule is below.

 
For more information visit: www.choosetheblues.ca

Also some more summer fun!

EVERY SATURDAY
The Return of Pianist Ben San Pedro. Our old friends is back to entertain you over our famous Roast Beef Buffet. 6-9pm.

EVERY SUNDAY
Singer/Songwriter Kevin Head returns to the Cove Waterfront Patio overlooking the Westport Pond. 1-4pm.

EVERY THURSDAY
Jazz Night with the Spencer Evans Trio featuring Jeff and Seamus Cowan. Dinner Special…”Bourbon St.Platter” – BBQ Brisket, Craw fish with Remoulade, Cajun Coleslaw and a biscuit. Dinner 5:30-8:30pm, Show 9-11pm, Reservations Suggested.

For more information visit www.coveinn.com.

Renowned Newfoundland singer-songwriter Ron Hynes will take the stage at The Cove Country Inn, Westport, Ontario, on Friday, June 3, 2011 at 8pm. Tickets/reservations are available now by calling The Cove at (613) 273-3636 or toll free at 1-888-COVEINN.

Best known for his folk classic song Sonny’s Dream, Ron’s songs have been recorded by dozens of artists world-wide including Emmylou Harris, Christy Moore, Mary Black, Denny Doherty, Valdy, Hayley Westenra, Kim Stockwood, and many more.

With eight solo albums and numerous collaborative recordings to his credit, Ron Hynes is a six-time East Coast Music Award winner, a Genie Award winner and a past JUNO, CCMA and Canadian Folk Music Awards nominee. He is recipient of the SOCAN National Achievement Award for songwriting career success and holds an Honorary PhD from Memorial University for his contributions to the cultural life of his beloved Newfoundland and Labrador.

For more on Ron Hynes please visit:
www.sonicbids.com/ronhynes
www.hynesite.org
www.themanofathousandsongs.com
www.youtube.com/recordmam

The Annual Kitchen Party features non-stop Live(ly), Toe-Tapping Music. Featuring Brock Zeman, Shawn McCulloch, Tom Savage, Brad Milner, Mike Cochrane, Gerald Van Halteren, and Jeff & Seamus Cowan.

This event will be taking place at the Westport Legion from 2-7pm on April 2nd, 2011. A “kitchen party” is a time-honored way for families, friends (old and new) and neighbours to enjoy each other’s company by sharing music, dance, stories and food, in part as a way to kick start spring and the arrival of sunnier days.

The Legion’s cash bar will be open during the day. A traditional meal of homemade Irish stew, bread and biscuits, a selection of deserts, and tea and coffee will be available from the kitchen later in the afternoon for just $7. Tickets are only $10 per person, and are available in Westport at The Cove Country Inn (2 Bedford Street) (613-273-3636) and at the door of the Westport Legion on County Road 10.

For more information visit the Westport Arts Council website.

Be sure to visit our events calendar to see any events coming up this month or click here to submit an event.

If you still need plans for New Years Eve, be sure to book your space at The Cove for the New Year’s Eve with The Spencer Evans Trio and Special Guest Vocalist Extraordinaire RYAN LEWIS…Hurry, it’s booking up fast!

Enjoy a Christmas Jazz Night from 9-11pm on December 23rd also at The Cove. Listen to the amazing sound of The Spencer Evans Trio and Special Guest, Vocalist Emily Fennell. Admission is Free!

If you are a business owner or have an interest in the tourism of Westport & The Rideau Lakes, you will want to join the first ever “Let’s Talk Tourism” session hosted by the Chamber of Commerce on November 3rd. Join in on the discussion to determine what needs to be done for the future of tourism in Westport and the Rideau Lakes.

Share ideas, learn from experts and enjoy an optional lunch if you are hungry! This event is taking place at The Cove from 12:30pm to 4:30pm.

Optional lunch available at a cost of $10. Please RSVP to Kim @ 613-273-2929 or wrlcc@rideau.net.