Well, it is officially autumn – it almost seemed like summer wasn’t going to happen, but August was splendid in Westport. The 3rd Annual MUSICwestport went off like clockwork under glorious sunshine. We had the acoustic stage on our front lawn once again and enjoyed the down home sounds of StringTease, Oliver Killiam’s song stylings, and the sweet harps of Acacia Lyra. The two other stages were abuzz with activity as well; we all owe a big thanks to the business folks of Westport who paid to make this free event happen. We are looking forward to next year’s event – it just keeps getting bigger.

Fall brings new excitement as we shift gears into yet another series of events. Our local artists’ studios will open their doors once again for the ever popular Fall Colours Studio Tour on the October long weekend. (October 10-12). Check their web site for more information at www.artatwork.ca/westport_studiotours.

Later in October the Westport Arts Council will be hosting another Writer’s Reading featuring renowned mystery writer Giles Blunt and three other Ontario authors for a Sunday afternoon event. It is on October 25, and will be held in the centre of the village this year, at the United Church. Check out the line-up at the Arts Council’s web site www.westportartscouncil.ca. And if you book a room at our B&B for the event, we will be pleased to offer you complementary wine and cheese in the evening. Writers Reading is an Arts Council fundraising event for next year’s MUSICwestport.

To complete the weekend, the Cove Inn will be featuring a new jazz quintet out of New York City on the Saturday night, October 24. They are called The Story, and you can read about them at www.thestorymusic.com. The music is from 8-11PM and there is a $5 cover charge.

Finally, it wouldn’t be autumn without the Blues fundraiser series featuring some of Canada’s best blues artists. Shows are held on the 3rd Friday of each month from October through June at the Cove Inn, starting with the Mike Goudreau Band on October 16. Some groups perform the Saturday as well. You can see the full lineup and details at at
www.choosetheblues.ca.

Next up, little goblins, Santa, ice fishing, stay tuned …