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23 Nov: Christmas Begins in Westport

WAC Christmas 2018

Start the holiday season with the whole family in Westport! Explore the WAC “one of a kind” Christmas market where you will find unique, creative, and handmade gifts and then fill up on cheer and seasonal spirit with wagon rides, carolling, food, drinks, and, of course, the lighting of the WAC Christmas tree.

Local boutiques will also be open until 8pm so you can enjoy the festivities and shop at your leisure. 

Photo Contest 2018

WAC Photo Contest 2018 V3

LOOK AGAIN!

Capture the beauty and excitement of Westport from 1 April until 31 December 2018.

The annual WAC Photo Contest opens 1 April 2018 for all amateur photographers. We are looking for photographs that celebrate the beauty of Westport and immediate surrounding area of North Crosby.  There is lots going on in the Village and area this year including those untamed moments in nature, stunning summer sunsets, winter sports and everything else in between, just as long as it happens in the Westport area.

Prizes

1st: $100

2nd: $75

Youth: $50

1 April 2018 until 31 December 2018. Open to all amateur photographers residing or visiting the Westport area. Limited to 5 entries per person. Entries can be submitted to info@westportartscouncil.com, subject line “photo contest 2018 entry”.

24 March: East Coast Kitchen Party

WAC Kitchen Party 2018 Final24 March 2018      $10      Kids Free!
1-4pm      The Cove
The WAC Fundraiser classic is back in all its East Coast, foot-stompin’ fun! With live music from The Fiddlesheads, silent auction, and 50/50 draw, it’s an occasion to pull out your fancy rain boots and bust a move for the arts. Reservations are recommended! Call The Cove to book: 612-273-3636.

 

Some Kind of Choir 2018

WAC Choir 2018 V3

Of course we’re back! WAC’s Some Kind of Choir will be starting it’s third season this January. If  you love to sing, join us Sunday afternoons for choir practice. There are no auditions and no experience is needed. With a relaxed, friendly, and fun environment, everyone and anyone can discover the simple joy of singing. Register and pay online or through mail.

07 January to 21 April 2017

Knox Presbyterian Church Hall, Concession St, Westport

 Sunday afternoons from 2 – 4 p.m.

Choir Director: Cordon Purcell is a Music Therapist working in Leeds and Grenville. She is currently completing her Masters of Music Therapy degree at Concordia University in Montreal. She hails from Prescott, grew up singing in choirs in Brockville, and continued singing throughout university. Choir is something that she loves to do, and she is excited to work with Some Kind of Choir for a second year!

Registration:

Registration is $50 per person. Completed registration forms and cheques can be sent to Westport Arts Council, P.O. Box 2, Westport, ON, K0G 1X0. Forms can also be emailed to info@westportartscouncil.com and registration paid through email transfer.

Registration Form

Email transfer funds to: payments@westportartscouncil.com