August 14 – 15 and 21 – 22. “Two Weekends in August”.  An exhibition of paintings and an open studio.  At the Marcio Melo Studio, 8 Twelfth Line, RR 3, Quyon.  From noon to sunset.  Special events include a country corn feast (Canadian and Brasilian styles) and a bonfire assemblage.  Admission free.  Bring friends, picnic, camera.
For information call (819) 647 – 3416.
E-mail: art@marciomelo.com

August 13–15. Wakefield Cajun Festival.  With Cajun music from Louisiana as well as Bluegrass and Folk. For information and tickets contact any of the following locations:
Le Mouton Noir (The Black Sheep Inn), Wakefield, Québec  (819) 459 – 3228;
Alimentation Pilon, Masham, Québec,
(819) 456 – 3368;
Ottawa Folklore Centre,  Ottawa, Ontario,  (613)  730 – 2887;
Retrotown music, West end of Ottawa, Ontario, (613) 798 – 7300;
Cajun Corner, Toronto, Ontario,  
1-800-459-9588 or (416) 703 – 4477.