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Canadian Antique Fairs 22 nd Annual Westport Antique Show & Sale

antique box The 22nd Annual indoor Westport Antique Show & Sale will return to the beautiful Village of Westport again this year on June 7-8, 2014. Doors open at 10am.

The show will be held in the Westport Community Centre on the corner of Spring and Concession Streets.Saturday show hours are 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm. Admission is $6, and children under 12 Free. Plenty of free parking!
This year we will have more fabulous dealers from Ontario and Quebec. There will be more new vendors this year, all qualified antique dealers! The dealers promise to bring excellent fresh inventory including the finest antiques in glass, tools, china, pine furniture, pottery, crystal, silver, folk art, formal furniture, collectibles and much more!
For more information: Email Canadianantiquefairs@gmail.com Phone: 613 795 9676
see more at: https://www.explorewestport.com

Party in May at The Cove

Spring has finally begun and Rideau Lakes residents are finally outdoors enjoying themselves. If you’re still looking for some fun events this May, join us at The Cove for concerts, dinners and more. Read on and find an event for you!

Westport OntarioEvery Wednesday until May.28
WINGS + TUNES Night with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (guitar/vocal)
6-9pm
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Fri.May.2
HEAD OVER HEELS (Vocal Guitar Duo)
6-9pm
www.kevinheadmusic.com

Sat.May.3
THE NIGHT IS YOUNG: A Musical Tribute to Neil Young
feat. Seamus Cowan, Jason Kent, Eric Lawrance and Rob Radford
8-11pm

Sun.May.4
Sunday Roots Matinees
JAMES RYCE & TOP SHELF (Kingston, Old Time Country)
1-4pm
www.jamesryce.com

Fri.May.9 and Sat.May.10 (Saturday SOLD OUT)
Blues on the Rideau Presents
DAVID ROTUNDO BAND (Toronto)
7-11pm
Reservations Only
www.davidrotundo.com
www.bluesontherideau.ca

Tue.May.13
SOUTHERN ITALIAN WINE DINNER
5 Course Dinner with Wine Pairings! WOW!
6-9pm

Fri.May.16
SHAWN McCULLOUGH (guitar/vocal)
6-9pm
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

keylitesSat.May.17
Westport Arts Council Fundraiser
SUMMER KICK OFF PARTY with THE KEY-LITES (Montreal, Soul)
www.thekeylites.com
www.westportartscouncil.ca

Sun.May.18
HEAD OVER HEELS (Vocal Guitar Duo) on the Patio
12:30-3:30pm
www.kevinheadmusic.com

Fri.May.23
SUNFIELDS (Montreal, Alt-Country Pop)
feat. Jason Kent
8-11pm
www.sunfieldsband.com

Sun.May.25
HEAD OVER HEELS (Vocal Guitar Duo) on the Patio
12:30-3:30pm
www.kevinheadmusic.com

Fri.May.30
ACOUSTIC SONGWRITER’S CIRCLE
with Mike Cochrane, Seamus Cowan, Kevin Head & Eric Lawrance
8-11pm

Sun.Jun.1
Sunday Roots Matinees
FOLEY MOUNTAIN PLAYBOYS (Kingston, Folk/Bluegrass)
feat. Tom Savage
1-4pm
www.tomsavage.ca

Delta Maple Syrup Festival

ID-10045949Come out to the Delta farm on April 19 for the Maple Syrup Festival. There will be fun, entertainment, activities, craft show and of course -Pancakes and Maple Syrup. For more info visit www.deltafair.com

Southern Italian Wine Dinner at The Cove

Italian Wine DinnerJoin us Thursday, May 15, for our SOUTHERN ITALIAN WINE DINNER. This includes a five course meal with wine pairings. Dinner times run from 6-9pm and costs $75. Don’t miss out on this delicious night of wine and wonderful Italian food!

Our menu is as follows:

Antipasta. Cured meats, vegetables with bagna cauda, cheese, olives, crusty bread with Garofoli Rosso Conero Piancarda (Montepulciano, red)

Grilled Swordfish Skewers. Italian salsa verde, on asparagus linguine with Garofoli Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Macrina (white)

Rustic Margherita Pizza. Mozzarella, basil, olive oil, marinara sauce with Rivera Salice Salentino (Negroamaro, red)

Arancini. Stuffed risotto balls with sausage, herbs, Parmesan with Donnafugata Sherazade (Nero d’Avola, red)

Cannoli with Gelato. With Donnafugata Ben Ryé (Moscato d’Alessandria, sweet red)

April at The Cove

coveThis month we have fantastic events lined up. Come out and have fun here at The Cove! WE also want to say congratulations to Donnie Walsh, Chuck Jackson, Michael Fonfara, Pat Carey, Gary Kendall & Mike Fitzpatrick on your Juno Award! Well deserved. Canada’s best known and longest running Blues band – keepin’ it “authentic” for 45 years and still goin’ strong!

 

Every Wednesday
WINGS + TUNES Night with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (Vocal/guitar)
6-9pm

Fri.Apr.4
LADIES’ NIGHT
Tarot Card Readings, Reflexology, Massage, Polish Renewal, Hand made soap and
more
6-9pm
$10/service

Sat.Apr.5
Westport Arts Council Presents
KISS the COD at the CEILIDH
An East Coast Kitchen Party with Chris Murphy, Henry Norwood, Wade Foster, Shawn
McCullough, Kevin Head and more. Join in the music!
Get Screeched-In!
1-4pm
HEAD OVER HEELS (Vocal Guitar Duo)
6-9pm

Sun.Apr.13
LIONS CLUB MOBILITY VAN FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST
9am-12:30pm

Picture 3Fri.Apr.18
Blues on the Rideau Presents
THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS (Toronto)
Members of Downchild and Fathead
7-11pm
$60+HST

Sat.Apr.19
HEAD OVER HEELS (Vocal Guitar Duo)
6-9pm

Fri.Apr.25
JAZZ NIGHT
feat. Spencer Evans Trio
8-11pm

Wed.Apr.30
WESTPORT ANNUAL SPRING FASHION SHOW
12-2pm
$25 lunch, show and donation to Canadian Cancer Society

Sat.May.3
THE NIGHT IS YOUNG: A Tribute to Neil Young
feat. Seamus Cowan, Jason Kent, Eric Lawrance and Rob Radford
8-11pm
$10

Blues on the Rideau at the Cove

coveSt. Patrick’s Day came early last night (March 14) with Ottawa’s own JW-JONES BAND www.jw-jones.com playing BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE INN, Westport. JW is famous for his blistering guitar work in Canada and around the world.  JW has played with legends like Kim Wilson of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Hubert Sumlin from Howlin’ Wolf’s band, David “Fathead” Newman, Little Charlie Baty and Junior Watson to name a few. All the more special to have this group perform in the cozy setting of The Cove Inn. It was a great night of hot and sweaty blues and the audience loved it.

The Cove’s delicious buffet  featured southern fried chicken and maple glazed salmon plus the usual tasty assortment of salads, veggies and dessert earning 10 out of 10 ratings on most of the Comment Cards.  $520 was raised for the RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST www.rwlt.org bringing the total raised this year for local Westport charities by the BOTR Series to just under $3K.

cove2To get in on the great music and food come and see the next performances live here at The Cove. Donate to charity while having a fantastic night, what’s better than that? Here are a list of upcoming events with Blues on the Rideau.

April 18 – THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS  5 members from Canada’s most famous Blues band – Downchild – plus the great Teddy Leonard on guitar. Big time, big band Blues.  They were here last year for the first time and were such a hit we just had to have them back!

* Note: This Show is already almost completely Sold Out so move fast to reserve the last few seats if you want to be there.
May 9/10 – DAVID ROTUNDO BAND www.davidrotundo.com  Arguably the most popular band ever to play BOTR @ The Cove. David Rotundo is a fabulous singer, songwriter and showman – and one amazing harp player! Back for his annual visit. A 2 night stand.
* Tickets for both nights, especially Saturday, are already selling out so again, if you want to be there, reserve soon! DINNER & SHOW only $60 Proceeds go to support local charities. Advance reservations required Call 1-888-COVE-INN.

Kiss the Cod

codFrom 1-4pm at the Cove Inn come and join us for Kiss the Cod. Music food and fun, always a good time at the Cove!

Delta Maple Syrup Festival

ID-1001053Come to Delta on April 19-20 for fun, entertainment, activities, craft show and of course -Pancakes and Maple Syrup. For more info visit www.deltafair.com

Open from 9am-3pm.

Admission is adults $9, children 12 and under $5.

Concerts at the Cove

botrIt’s ok everyone, spring is coming but no need to worry when there are lots of great times to be had inside the cozy doors of The Cove! This March enjoy the greatest musical acts from blues and bluegrass to ale tasting, there’s always something cooking at the Cove!

Friday, March 7

KEITH’S GALAXY HOP ALE TASTING Come out to enjoy a taste of Keith’s newest Hop Series Ale, Galaxy Hop Ale. A full bodied ale which has tropical notes, good to get you in the early spring mode! Thanks Mike Payer and all of our friends at Labatt! 5:30-7:30pm www.keiths.ca

Saturday, March 8

HEAD OVER HEELS (Vocal Guitar Duo) Kingston’s Kevin Head is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musical director and actor. Formerly from Nova Scotia, he and his life/musical partner MISS V performs regularly here at The Cove! 7-10pmFree www.kevinheadmusic.com

Wednesday, March 12

WINGS + TUNES Night with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (guitar player/singer/alternative lyricist) to help you break up your week and give you a little social fix. $10 Pound of Wings + Fries! 6-9pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Friday, March 14

Blues on the Rideau Presents JW-JONES BAND A fine blues trio led by one hell of a slick guitar player. 7-11pm$60+HST+Gratuity for Buffet Style Dinner, Show and donation to charity with Proceeds to Rideau Waterway Land Trustwww.jw-jones.com www.choosetheblues.ca

Saturday, March 15

SHAWN MCCULLOUGH BAND Classic Rock, Country, Originals…Nice band, nice guys. 8-11pmwww.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Monday, March 17

ST.PADDY’S DAY with CROOKED WOOD The return of our St. Patrick’s Day Party with Irish Music for all ages and sing along sheets. Limerick Competition is back with Lots of Great Prizes! Special Irish Menu and Drinks…please be responsible. Come one, Come all! 6-9pm $10 www.crookedwood.ca

Wednesday, March 19

WINGS + TUNES Night with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (guitar player/singer/alternative lyricist) to help you break up your week and give you a little social fix. $10 Pound of Wings + Fries! 6-9pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Friday, March 21

JAZZ NIGHT (Perth Stingrays Fundraiser and Auction) feat. Spencer Evans Trio 8-11pm Reservations Only

Wednesday, March 26

 WINGS + TUNES Night with SHAWN McCULLOUGH (guitar player/singer/alternative lyricist) to help you break up your week and give you a little social fix. $10 Pound of Wings + Fries! 6-9pm www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough

Events subject to change www.coveinn.com 1.888.COVEINN

Hot Times at the Cove

ID-1007393Here is a list of events the Cove is hosting this February.

Every Wednesday come to the Cove and enjoy WINGS + TUNES with SHAWN McCULLOUGH
(Singing Guitarist, Value Wings)
6-9pm
Sochi Winter Olympics
Use the Cove as your Olympics viewing hub during business hours! Come and join us from Friday, February 7  when the Olympics begin until Sunday February 23 when the Olympics close with a ceremony.
Our concert series continues with Head Over Heels on Saturday,
February 8. Come listen to the guitar duo as they entertain you with a concert you won’t soon forget from 6-9pm. For more information on Head Over Heels visit the link here. If you can’t make this date there are two other shows to catch on Saturday, February 22, and Saturday, March 1.
Enjoy our Valentine’s Day Concert and Dinner on Friday, February 14 with our musical guest Emily Fennel. You’ll enjoy a 4 course menu for only $50.
This is a reservation only event so be sure to call and make your reservations today. The dinner and concert will run from 6-10pm.
For more information about our musical guest visit the link here.
Our continuing concert series Blues on the Rideau takes place Saturday, February 15. This is a reservation only event, so call to make your reservations today. Come listen to the blues music of the Steve Strongman Band (Toronto) and enjoy a great meal all for $60. Proceeds from this dinner will be donated to charity. Make the night after Valentine’s a great night too join us at the Cove for one of Canada’s best blues Guitarists from
7-11pm.
Come celebrate Mardi Gras with our Mardi Gras Jazz Night and Costume Party on Friday, February 21. Featuring the musical styling of  Spencer Evans Trio with Bunny Stewart on Sax. There are prizes to be won and fun to be had don’t miss out.
Dinner 5:30-8:30pm
Show 8:30-11pm
$10 Show
Get ready to ring in spring with our Sunday Roots Matinees on Sunday, March 2 with Bob Burtch Bluegrass Band (ex-Abrams Bros)
(Classic Bluegrass All-Star Quintet!)
Show runs from 1-4pm and costs $10.