There will be an amazing group of fibre artists showing their work until November 27, 2011 at Artemisia in Westport.

On November 12, from 1 – 5pm will be the opening reception. Demos: Free Motion Machine Embroidery by Sylvia Naylor, Handloomed Art Wear by Carolyn Barnett, and Painting with Fabric by Jeff Gill. Refreshments and meet the artists.

Three great workshops on offer: Felt beads and their uses and Rug Hooking with Barb Lukas; Free Motion Machine Embroidery with Sylvia Naylor; and Silk Screening and Painting on Textiles with Margot Miller.. one and two day workshops, $75.00 per day, 10am – 4pm.

Call 613-273-8775 for details and to register. Preregistration required and can be sent to artemisia@kingston.net with name and email or phone contact info.

We hope to see you all at this superb show by 14 fantastic fibre artists. Artemisia Art Gallery is located at 7 Spring Street, Westport, Ontario.

The Village Boutique has just won the “Windows of Westport” Halloween contest!

They would like to say Thank you to all of their customers for their support!

Please enjoy the pictures for a glimpse of the Halloween decor that won them the contest. The last image is a picture of Dillon Bell Marsh, a 12 year old who was a mime in the window from 10am-4pm. People thought he was a statue as he was the head on the table.

Prescott – Friday November 4, 2011 | 8-11pm
From Almonte, is Kaylen and Kelly Prescott, a brother and sister duo. Their new CD called “The Lakeside Sessions” is an impressive collection of songs textured with hillbilly, heartbreak, and love. Their performance at MUSICwestport 2011 surprised and delighted crowds!
$10/person
Reservations Recommended

Jazz Night Friday November 11, 2011 | 9-11pm
Jazz Night with the Spencer Evans Trio featuring Seamus Cowan and Special Guest Drummer, Rob Radford. This event is free. Join us for an incredible Jazz inspired special for dinner too 5:30-9:00pm
Reservations Recommended

Blues on the Rideau Series – Donald Ray Johnson & Maurice John Vaughn Band – Friday November 18-19, 2011 | 7-11pm
Donald Ray is a Grammy Award winning soul/blues/R&B vocalist and drummer from Calgary via Texas/California with a voice like Lou Rawls. Maurice John is a long time friend and veteran guitarist/keyboardist/singer/songwriter from Chicago who has toured with Luther Allison, Son Seals and A.C. Reed. Backed by a hot Chicago band including B.J. Emery on sax.
Proceeds to Friend of Foley Mountain and Westport Food Bank
$60/person Show and Buffet with Donation to Charity
Reservations Only

Westport Christmas Fashion Show Tuesday November 22, 2011 | 12-2pm
Featuring Local Businesses Fundraiser for Westport Food Bank…Bring a Non-Perishable Food Item for those in need! Door Prizes! Discounts from Stores!
$25/person includes Show, Lunch, Tea/Coffee and Dessert
Tickets availabe at participating stores and The Cove

Kevin Head Saturday November 26, 2011 | 1-4pm | 8-11pm
Come watch the annual parade then enjoy the seasonal sounds of Kevin Head during his matinee appearance 1-4pm.
At night, party it up with Angler Management featuring Mike Cochrane from The Salmon House with Jeff and Seamus Cowan of The Cove and Gerald Van Halteren. Roots Rock and Roll Classics.
Free!

Twin Sax December 9, 2011 | 8-11pm
Featuring master saxophonists Chet Doxas (Montreal) and Jonathan “Bunny” Stewart (Kingston) with Jeff Cowan on Drums and Seamus Cowan on Bass. Don’t miss a special night reuniting fellow McGill University jazz alumni!
Uniting these hornmen with friends and former bandmates Jeff and Seamus Cowan opens opportunity for uncharted territory with original and classic modern jazz compositions.
Prepare to be surprised and challenged…

The Cove is located at 2 Bedford St., Westport, Ontario. To call and make reservations phone 613-273-3636. For additional information visit: www.coveinn.com.

October 29th 2011 is Westport’s Halloween competition! YOU get to choose the best decorated store in town… many local businesses will be displaying pumpkins in front of their shops “Windows of Westport” competition. You be the judge! Ballots available at all participating businesses.

We know for sure the Village Boutique in Westport is going all out along with a day of special savings just for YOU!!….bring the kids…so much going on and lots of wonderful Halloween fun!!

Photo taken from Westport's Facebook Group

Random Acts of Pumpkins is taking place again this year put by ‘Jake by the Lake’. “The Great Pumpkin” carved pumpkin competition is taking place from 11-4pm and there will be Face Painting Artist from 1-4pm.

Cottage Coffee will begin selling pumpkins starting Oct 10th, with all profits going to the Children’s Wish foundation. Show off your carving skills and and carve a pumpkin to help build the wall at Cottage Coffee – Live entertainment-TBA 1-4pm on the 29th.

Lots of fun taking place so we hope to see you there!

Once again it’s the “most wonderful time of the year” and Santa Claus will once again make his appearance on the streets of Westport spreading good cheer.

The Santa Claus Parade will be held on Saturday, November 26th, 2011 beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Visit with Santa Claus afterward at the St. Edwards Elementary School. For more information contact one of the members of the Westport Lions Club by calling 613-273-5791.

If you are looking for a great way to enjoy the falls colours while spending quality and memorable time with your family and friends, be sure to participate in this years Fall Colours Studio Tour.

This years Westport and Area Fall Colours Studio Tour is being held again on the Thanksgiving long weekend (October 8-10, 2011) from 10 am to 5 pm daily. Our unique artists welcome you to their studios where you will discover an exciting and eclectic range of juried high quality original work. For more info contact Loretta Moore at 613-273-8347 or at hookedonthelake@kingston.net.

Artemsia welcomes you to an open house on Sept 15, 2011, from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. We will have demonstrations and displays of the classes and workshops that we will be teaching from Sept. 20 until Oct. 27. Classes will be held from 10 am – noon Tuesdays and Thursdays, and workshops and fun project classes will be held from 1 to 4 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Artemisia is located at 7 Spring Street, Westport, Ontario.

At this OPEN HOUSE you will have an opportunity to try some of these class and workshop elements, see demonstrations and meet the instructors. We hope you will come as there are lots of fun things to learn here at the gallery.

Below is a schedule of demos, and a list of the workshops to be scheduled later. There will be a Make Your Own Kaleidoscope workshop on Sept. 20 and 27, from 1pm to 4pm both days.

Fees for classes: $20.00 per class or any six classes for $100.00 or any 10 classes for $150.00. All 12 painting and drawing classes $175.00.
Fees for workshops: $35.00 per session plus a materials fee according to the workshop chosen.
All fees subject to HST.

Classes
Painting a series of 6 independent classes, Tuesdays from 10 am to noon
Drawing a series of 6 independent classes, Thursdays from 10 am to noon
These classes will be detailed at the Open House, and some hands on will be available.

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.

Every year, Doors Open Ontario attracts large crowds across Ontario. From April to October, residents and visitors are invited to discover first-hand Ontario’s hidden heritage treasures, some of which have never been open to the public. On September 17, 2011 the Rideau Canal UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sites that will be included in this years’ Doors Open Rideau Lakes – Westport include:

Chaffeys Locks Community Hall, 1661 Chaffeys Lock Road, Chaffey’s Lock
Delta United Church, 36 King Street, Delta
Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 105 Perth Road, Westport
Hidden Garden Floral Designs, 7 Drummond Street, Newboro
Hotel Kenney, 59 Kenney Road, Jones Falls
Lockmaster’s House Museum, 1724 Chaffeys Lock Road, Chaffeys Lock
Newboro House Bed and Breakfast, 31 Drummond Street, Newboro
Old Stone Mill, 4 King Street, Delta
Red Brick School, Corner of Church and Halladay Streets, Elgin
Richard Johnson House, 45 King Street, Delta
Rideau District Museum, 29 Bedford Street, Westport
Rideau Lakes Public Library, Newboro Branch, 10 Brock Street, Newboro
Rock Dunder, 72 Stanley Lash Lane, Highway 15, south of Morton
Rothwells’ Stone Cottage Bed & Breakfast, 33 Main Street, Westport
St. Mary’s Anglican Church, 15 Brock Street, Newboro
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 77 King Street, Delta
Samuel Poole House, 3909 Freeland Road, Portland
Simpson Masonic Lodge, 26 Drummond Street, Newboro
A Victorian Reflection Bed and Breakfast, 16 Church Street, Westport
Westport Spring and Harbour, 1 Spring Street, Westport
Westport Town Hall, 30 Bedford Street, Westport
Wykes Boat Works, 2351 Harlem Road, Harlem

For more information click here. For a complete list of participating sites and local maps phone 613-272-2662 or email: d_haskins@rbsinternet.com.

Come on out to the Lion’s Club Beach for the 65th anniversary and a thank you to the Community Music Event on August 20, 2011.

Free thank you concert with music from Teal-Retro 12:30-2pm,Saggy Bottom (CountryRock) 2-4pm, Magpie 4-7pm (Jazz/Blues/Swing). Canteen at the beach house for the day. Hot dogs, Sausage and Burgers are $1 and Pop is .50 cents. Come out and enjoy the beach and the music!