Join us for live music with “No Principals” featuring Dave Balfour & Jamie Campbell.

Dave Balfour is a real and vivacious musical personality! He reels you in! He has been the MC of Stewart Park Festival in Perth for 18 years and hosted the Wednesday night jam at O’Reillys in Perth for over 10 years, bringing in a mix of young and old local talent each week. Each week Dave and guests would play a for a few hours of acoustic magic and mayhem with weekly new material keeping musicians on their toes. This larger than life man, with a sweet soft voice will have you tapping and humming along to your favorite tunes from the likes of Dave Matthews Band, Little Feat, U2 and The Beatles. He has played with Dog Day Afternoon (with Jamie), Guthrie House, Bald Like Dad and more.

Jamie Campbell has quite a prolific past in the music business as well. He is a member of Fireweed with Gary William Rasberry & Rob Unger. Voiceplay, guitarwork and a mutual love of all things acoustic fire the songs that we write and perform. Fireweed’s reputation for heartfelt, intimate live shows is wide-spread and well-known. They’ve performed at Blues Skies Music Festival, Summerfolk, Stewart Park Music Festival, the Ottawa Folk Festival, Mariposa, Hillside Music Festival, Skeleton Park Music Festival and the Amherst Island Folk Festival. He was also a member of acclaimed Quebecois performer Roch Voisine’s touring band! A high accomplishment for sure. Most recently, he has been playing the co-lead with Miss Emily Fennell and Doug Reansbury is a sensational tribute to the music of Carole King and James Taylor called You’ve Got a Friend featuring the best in Kingston’s musical veterans in Zak Colbert on bass, Ken Hall on keyboards, Duncan Holt on drums and James Wannamaker on sax.

Together, Dave and Jamie share a love of a well crafted song and strong harmonies.  Together they play with the band Dog Day afternoon. They will be performing a trio acoustic show featuring Joe Skuce on drums. Both Dave and Jamie are elementary Principals in our area but fear not, no detentions will be given.

Date :
August 3, 2024 from 5 to 8pm

Event location :
Westport, ON

Contact :
Please Call 613.273.3636 or Email thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com

King of the Swingers has energized festivals, fairgrounds, street concerts, and parties with their upbeat, energized, (kinda twisted) approach to Dixie music for more than twenty years. With locals Steve Clarke, Marty Crapper, Stu Pike and Dawson Willsey, they’re ready to take you on a little trip down nostalgia lane. Crowds can be seen singing and tapping along as they relive songs of their respective pasts. From their humble beginnings as Westport’s Official Busking Band, Steevo, Dawg-son, Spiker, and M.C. Rapper laugh and shout their way through such classic Dixie songs as Obladi Oblada, Jocky Full of Bourbon, and Ain’t She Sweet.

King of the Swingers hold the all-time record for most performances by a single group at the Stewart Park Festival, Perth with more than twenty performances over 15 years. Audience reaction is unanimous…..BRING THEM BACK, so we are bringing them back, here, to The Cove!

Always true to their roots, King of the Swingers love to wander the streets playing fun tunes for the kiddies and the Grannies. They have been a mainstay on the streets of the annual MUSICwestport festival as well! One day they hope to make enough cash to afford a place to stay. In the meantime, come out and celebrate on the street with Mowgli, Baloo, and King Louie, to dance and sing with King of the Swingers!

Date :
August 2, 2024 from 5 to 8pm

Event location :
Westport, ON

Contact :
Phone: 613.273.3636

Date :
August, 1,8,15,22,29, 2024 from 9am to 1pm

Event location :
Rideau Lakes Public Library (24 Halladay St, Elgin ON K0G 1E0)

Contact :
Phone: 613-273-9850 

Get ready for a summer of creativity and fun with the Westport Arts Council Summer Art Camps for Kids 2024! 

Calling all young artists and performers! Whether your child is a budding actor, a Picasso in the making, or simply loves to explore their imagination, we’ve got something special in store for them.

Back by popular demand are our beloved Drama and Musical Theatre Camps, where kids can shine on stage and unleash their inner performers! But wait, there’s more! We’re thrilled to introduce NEW and exciting camps guaranteed to spark creativity and inspire endless adventures!

From baking sweet treats to crafting theatrical wonders, there’s something for every age and interest. With seven different camps to choose from, the possibilities are endless!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make this summer one to remember! Let’s create unforgettable memories together at the Westport Arts Council Summer Art Camps for Kids. Enroll today and let the artistic journey begin!

Important – PLEASE READ FOR DETAILS FOR REGISTRATION!

The registration form is required to reserve your spot for the Art Camp(s).

Options:

• Fillable PDF form (requires Adobe Acrobat);
• Print, complete and scan the document; or
• Hardcopies are available at 15 Rideau Street, Westport, ON (In the box on the porch, marked Westport Arts Council).

Please send your completed registration form and/or an inquiries to: treasurer4wac@gmail.com

You will receive a confirmation email with details for payment, to complete your registration.

Date :
August 1 to 7, 2024

Event location :
Westport, ON

Contact :
Phone: treasurer4wac@gmail.com

The Maker Space is located at the South Elmlsey Branch of Rideau Lakes Public Library and is open during regular library hours. Patrons are welcome to explore our gadgets cabinets and explore the space.

What’s at the Maker Space?

Hands On

Building
LEGO
Cardboard MakeDo tools
U-build-it Peg Board station

Crafting

Cricut vinyl cutter (Training and waiver form required)
Papercrafts and art supplies
Button Maker (Staff supervision and workshops only, contact Laura Lee lauralee@rlpl.ca)
DieCutter (Located at the Main Branch in Elgin, book a time with Laura Lee lauralee@rlpl.ca)

Join Tyson and Duncan as we explore the world of STEAM in our Maker Space. 
Use magnablocks, lego, Cricut, or have a go at our 3D printer. And much more! This is a drop in program on Saturdays. The Maker Space is open during library hours throughout the week for individual use. 

Date :
Saturday, 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024

Event location :
Rideau Lakes Public Library, South Elmsley Branch,

441 ON-15, Lombardy, ON K0G 1L0, Canada

Contact :
E-mail: maker@rlpl.ca

The Canadian Tai Chi Academy teaches 108-move Tai Chi, a style developed by Master Moy Lin-Shin (1931-1998). He modified the traditional Yang Style 108-move Tai Chi set to maximize the health benefits for faster health improvement, as he realized that in a modern society, an exercise that was good for health was more important than a martial art for fighting.

The Canadian Tai Chi Academy runs classes across Canada.

Date : 
Fridays 11am to noon

Event location :
North Crosby Community Centre – Westport

Contact :
Website: www.canadiantaichiacademy.org

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2nd Tom Green Show Added!

The first Tom Green show sold out so quickly,

we’ve added a 2nd show!

Join us on Wednesday September 27th, 2023 from 7-10:30pm for Hollywood Actor/Comedian Tom Green. $90 + HST gets you dinner and the show.

After living in the USA for decades, Tom Green recently relocated to Canada, where he starred in Amazon Prime’s “LOL: Last One Laughing Canada.” He cracked up many of Canada’s funniest comedians, including K. Trevor Wilson, Dave Foley, Colin Mochrie and special guest P.K. Subban.

Tom’s program “The Tom Green Show,” which began on Ottawa cable TV and moved to MTV, influenced the rise of shock comedy shows like “Jackass.”

Tom’s appeared in several films, including “Charlie’s Angels,” “Road Trip,” “Stealing Harvard,” “Shred” and “Freddy Got Fingered,” which he wrote and directed.

Tom’s TV appearances include hosting “Saturday Night Live.” He is among the few comedians to guest-host for David Letterman on “Late Show with David Letterman.”

The eccentric, funny man was also a contestant on “Celebrity Big Brother,” in which, despite being Canadian, he was voted America’s favourite house guest. He competed on “The Celebrity Apprentice” with former U.S. president Donald Trump.

In 2006 Green, a pioneer in independent web-casting, was producing a talk show from his Los Angeles home. Fellow comedian Joe Rogan named Green’s show as an influence on his podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience.” Numerous podcasters and other online content creators have cited Green as a pioneer in the medium.

Tom’s battle with testicular cancer was chronicled in the short film “The “Tom Green Cancer Special.” The topic was also covered in his 2004 autobiography “Hollywood Causes Cancer: The Tom Green Story.”

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Tom Green live on stage! You might hear some live music too!

Uncensored show. Discretion advised.

Reservations required to save your spot! Call 613.273.3636 or Email: thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com to book now.
Thank you for supporting live music at The Cove!

Westporch Fest is back!

Join Vicki & Edith  in Library Yoga starting January 18. Relax, De-stress, No flexibility or experience required. Cost: 10 classes $125.

Date : February 22, 2023 from 5:30 to 7pm

Event location : Elgin Community Hall, 47 Main St, Elgin,

ON K0G 1E0, Canada

Contact : https://rideaulakeslibrary.ca/

Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for people in Canada to tell somebody that they love them in a romantic way. It falls on February 14, the name day of two saints, St Valentine of Rome and St Valentine of Terni. In pre-Christian times, the middle of February was a time of pagan fertility festivals in Europe and allegedly the time when birds chose a mate.

What Do People Do?

Many people send letters, cards, presents and gifts to the person with whom they have or want to have a romantic relationship. Valentine’s Day cards are often red or pink and decorated with images of hearts, red roses, teddy bears, presents or happy couples kissing or embracing. They may be in brightly colored, perhaps pink or red, envelopes.

Valentine’s Day can also be an occasion for a more general celebration of love and appreciation of people who are personally important to an individual. School children may help decorate their classrooms with hearts and spring birds and make cards or presents for their parents. Stores may also sell Valentine’s Day themed cakes, cookies or candy. Teenagers and young adults may hold Valentine’s Day parties or dances on or near February 14.

Date : February, 14, 2023

$65 starting price + HST & gratuity.

Bring your loved one to The Cove Inn on Saturday February 11th, 2023 and celebrate with dinner and live music during our “Valentine’s Sweetheart Table d’Hôte Dinner.” From 5-8pm, we’ll have a fixed special menu and music from our “romantic acoustic duo” Head over Heels!

Our menu for the evening will be:

Starters (Choose one)

Winter Heart Beet Salad – Arugula, goat cheese, spiced walnuts, pomegranate seeds + apple with a maple vinaigrette.

Vegetable + Shrimp Rice Wraps – Julienned vegetables, shrimp, rice noodles + lettuce with a sweet tamari sauce.

Sicilian Arancini with Marinara – Crispy deep fried risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella cheese, mushrooms + peas.

Mains (Choose one)

Prime Rib – Herb & garlic mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, au jus + Yorkshire pudding. $75

Grilled Shrimp Linguini Alfredo – Creamy Alfredo sauce in Linguini served with garlic toast. $65

Caprese Stuffed Portobello – Grilled portobello mushroom with bocconcini, roasted cherry tomatoes, basil + balsamic reduction. Served with sweet potato polenta. $65

Dessert (Choose one)

Crème Brûlée + Chocolate covered strawberry.

Decadent Chocolate Torte with raspberries.

Your live entertainment for the evening will be provided by none other than Head Over Heels.

HEAD OVER HEELS (Gananaoque, (Vocal/Guitar Duo) Kingston’s Kevin Head is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musical director and actor. Formerly from Nova Scotia, where he still has close ties, and once called “The Original Salt Cod Cowboy”, Kevin toured extensively throughout the Maritimes with bands, theatre troupes and as a solo performer/singer, songwriter.

He has performed in shows with Valdy, Charlie Major, The Rankins, Gowan, opened a cross-Canada tour for Chris DeBurgh, acted on stage with the late Denny Doherty, and over the years has had lovely musical contributions on his recordings from Ken Pearson (Janis Joplin, Bruce Cockburn), Willie P Bennett, and Kate McGarrigle. Kevin’s most recent appearances include a mainstage appearance at the 2012 Blue Skies Festival in Clarendon, hosting the 2012 edition of Liner Notes Live Songwriter Circle, 2012 Limestone City Blues Festival, opening for Alex Cuba with the Bob Robertson Trio as part of the Limewire music series in 2011, and numerous solo appearances and performances with his duo “Head over Heels” in the Kingston, Gananoque and Westport areas.

He released a new CD of LIVE material recorded October 2013 with his band and life/musical partner MISS V with whom he performs regularly here at The Cove!

Date : February, 11, 2023 from 5 to 8pm

Event location : 2 Bedford Street
Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0

Contact : Please call 613.273.3636 or e-mail thecoveinnwestport@gmail.com