March 25, 2013
On Friday March 22, the sun came out and it almost felt like spring. In related news, Westfest is officially just around the corner and the line-up looks amazing. If you missed the Media Launch at the Clocktower Pub in Westboro, here's what the news had to say about it:
- Ottawa Sun: http://www.ottawasun.com/2013/03/22/ottawas-westfest-celebrates-10th-year-faces-questions-about-future
- Ottawa Citizen: http://www.ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/Westfest+2013+lineup+includes+Jane+Siberry+Skydiggers+Elliott+Brood/8137627/story.html
Me, I'm no journalist, but here's some of my personal highlights from Friday:- Do you remember this guitar? Elaina Martin officially presented the Westfest guitar to McMillan for their logo designs and other assistance donated to Westfest over the years. Or as Elaina said, it's McMillan "...who makes Westfest cool."
- Elaina thanked Chris Wojcik and the Real Canadian Superstore for, not only the space that becomes the Domicile Main Stage ("It's a dream to have that space"), but for all their other goods and services they kindly donate during the festival.
- Something new for this year: Metroland Media, will be including Westfest flyers in their EMC Community Newspaper. If you live in the Westboro area, keep any eye on your mailbox.
- Then of course there's the line-up; yay Amos the Transparent is back, my personal fav. To find out who will be your favourite band this year, check out the official web-site: http://www.westfest.ca/
Last but not least, I got on Twitter! In accepting the "Rock Star Award", I wish I had been composed enough to say something like "I accept this award on behalf of all the great volunteers that I have worked with over the years". But I think my speech came out more gushing like "You love, you really love me!" Regardless, my thanks to Elaina for the recognition, and I feel truly blessed to have been able to work with her and with all of you. Thank You!
