FESTIVAL One of the best little music festivals in the region happens this weekend in Perth, about an hour’s drive west of Ottawa. The Stewart Park Festival is a free, family-friendly event that takes place in a beautiful riverside setting. What’s noteworthy this year is the exceptional lineup, featuring a roster of musical acts that One of the best little music festivals in the region happens this weekend in Perth, about an hour’s drive west of Ottawa. The Stewart Park Festival is a free, family-friendly event that takes place in a beautiful riverside setting. What’s noteworthy this year is the exceptional lineup, featuring a roster of musical acts that include New Brunswick bluesman Matt Andersen, Gatineau songstress Mia Kelly, singer-songwriter Stephen Fearing, and an appearance by Southern Avenue, the Memphis-based soul outfit that wowed Bluesfest last weekend. The music starts during the day and runs until 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and until about 5 p.m. Sunday. For schedule details, go to stewartparkfestival.com. Read More
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