Last night, Westboro Village’s festival of music, art and life WESTFEST started. Marking its fifth anniversary, this free community street party has gotten bigger and better each year. Actually, it appears to have quickly become a seriously well organized, well supported and well attended celebration of local and national artistic talent. There are over 50, 000 visitors anticipated, as well as an impressive line up of musical performers, literati and artistic heavy hitters ready to entertain and inspire audiences.
Maybe it was my misguided impression that it was just a jazzed up sidewalk sale, or because my life has been somewhat unpredictable in recent years, or maybe it was simply an oversight on my part, but I have never been before. This time, I am hoping to head out and give it a try over the weekend, weather permitting of course. Besides, I do like to people watch where the cool crowd gathers.
A celebration of Canadian Aboriginal Women in Music, this year’s festival will feature more than 40 hours of music, literature, spoken word, live animation, theatre, visual and performance art from across Canada. There will be a supervised bicycle parking lot, compostable beer cups and even a children’s activity zone. I confess though, I am looking forward to the sidewalk sale!
Anyway, where the weather is concerned, one should always dress appropriately…
Citizens of Humanity boot cut jeans, Vince tank top, Marc by Marc Jacobs canvas rain coat, Candyapple Costumes peep toe wedges, Gucci bag, Coach reversible rain hat, American Eagle Outfitters sunglasses, Kenneth Jay Lane weave cuff bracelet, Kenneth Jay Lane Swarovski crystal earrings
