Arts and CultureArt Lover's Delight - The Westport and Rideau District is blessed with creativity in all forms. Lakes, streams, forests and artists enliven the culture of the Rideau area. Many of our local artists welcome you to their studios where you can discover an exciting and eclectic range of high quality original work. Dandelion Gardens Studio Tour Westport Dandelion Gardens Studio Tour May 19 - 21, 2012 The annual Westport and Area Dandelion Gardens Studio Tour is being held again on the May long weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Our unique fine art includes magical Photographic art, eclectic sculptures, primitive rughooking, felted items, gorgeous comfortable clothing, stained and mosaic glass, garden art made from recycled farm equipment; unique pottery, weaving, rustic furniture, garden sculptures and much more. For more info contact Loretta Moore at 613-273-8347 or at hookedonthelake@kingston.net or see our website at www.artatwork.ca/westport_studiotours.
Fall Colours Studio Tour This years Westport and Area Fall Colours Studio Tour is being held again on the Thanksgiving long weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 or see our website at www.artatwork.ca/westport_studiotours.
 Popular Art Show Every SummerThe Rideau Valley Art Festival is held annually in Westport, the heart of the historic Rideau Valley. Last year the festival was home to 63 artists. Festival organizers search out original works of art by well-known and new artists whose work is juried before acceptance, the Board of Directors ensures high-quality work and a showcase of exceptional talent. SHOW DATES | Friday Aug 24 2012 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | | Saturday Aug 25, 2012 | 10:00am - 6:00 pm | | Sunday Aug 26, 2011 | 10:00am - 4:00 pm |
CLASSIC THEATRE FESTIVAL Classic Theatre Festival: July 13-September 2, 2012
Every summer in heritage Perth, some of Canada's top theatrical talent stage works from the golden age of Broadway and the London Stage. The 2012 season features Two for the Seesaw (July 13-August 5) by William Gibson (author of The Miracle Worker, the story of Helen Keller). It's a quirky romantic comedy (and Tony Award winner for best play) of two lost souls finding each other in late 1950s New York City. That's followed by Mary, Mary by Jean Kerr (who also penned the beloved bestselling satire on suburban life, Please Don't Eat the Daisies), running August 10-September 2. It's the 8th-longest running play in Broadway history, as audiences laughed their way through four years of this show about second chances in married life. Shows run Wednesday-Saturday at 8 pm, with 2 pm matinees Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Mason Theatre, 13 Victoria Street (inside PDCI). Air conditioned, wheelchair accessible, free parking. 877-283-1283, http://www.classictheatre.ca/
Plein Air Art Festival The second annual Plein Air Art event will take place in October . Registration begins at 8: 30 at The Cove. All art must be back at the Cove for judging by 3:30. Cost of registration is $25 . Cash prizes and a wine and cheese social will conclude the event. There will be a special category for those who chose to paint at Foley Mountain Conservation Area. There will be a children's category...and here everybody wins!!! Art will be on sale during the wine and cheese social. Contact Georgia Ferrell -igeorgiad@gmail.com for more details. Proceeds from this event will go to The Westport and Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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