This Week's Downtown Windsor Events
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Downtown Flashback
The Detroit-Windsor tunnel, located in downtown Windsor, was
the first underwater international vehicular tunnel in the world when it was
completed in 1930. It has been recognized as one
of the world's great engineering wonders and remains one of the
busiest crossings between Canada and the United States.
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A Single Man
Capitol Theatre
121 University Ave. West
Thursday, March 4th 6:45 PM
The Windsor International Film Festival in partnership
with the Windsor Pride Community presents 'A Single Man', based on the novel of
the same name by Christopher Isherwood. Set in Los Angeles in 1962, at the
height of the Cuban missile crisis, it is the story of a British college
professor (Colin Firth) who is struggling to find meaning to his life after the
death of his long time partner. The story is a romantic tale of love
interrupted, the isolation that is an inherent part of the human condition, and
ultimately the importance of the seemingly smaller moments in life. Tickets are
$10.00.
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Oscar Night Viewing Party
Chanoso's Restaurant
255 Ouellette Ave.
Sunday, March 7th 7:00 PM
Cheer on your favourite movies and actors at the Windsor
International Film Festival's (WIFF) and Windsor Pride Community's (WPC) Oscar
Night party at Chanoso's Restaurant. This event includes games, prizes, movie
theatre munchies and a cash bar. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in
advance at the Canada South Festival Network, 440 Pelissier St.; or the Windsor Pride
Community Centre, 422 Pelissier St. Tickets will also be available at the door
on the night of the event. Call
519-971-0950 or go online to www.windsorfilmfestival.ca or www.windsorpride.com
for more information.
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 Special Art Series
Palace Cinemas
300 Ouellette Ave.
Showing Friday, March 5th to Thursday, March 11th
The Young Victoria
Monday - Friday 6:50 PM
Saturday, Sunday - 1:30 PM & 6:50 PM
Tetro
Monday - Friday 9:20 PM
Saturday, Sunday - 4:00 PM & 9:20 PM
General Admission $6.50 Matinees
$4.20
Seniors
$4.20 Children
$4.20
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My Fair Lady
The Chrysler Theatre
201 Riverside Dr. West
March 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th 8:00 PM
March 7th and 14th 2:00 PM
This endearing classic directed by Brian Raisbeck and showcasing
Music Express with Musical Director, Nino Palazzolo will delight audiences of
all ages! Once called the perfect musical, My Fair Lady, is based
upon George Bernard Shaw's famous play, "Pygmalion". The story concerns Eliza
Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from Professor Henry
Higgins so that she can pass as a lady.
Call 519.252.6579 or visit the Chrysler Theatre website for more information. |
Live Music at Mick's
Mick's Irish Pub
28 Chatham St. East
Jody Raffoul
Friday, March 5th 9:30 PM
Ted Lamont and the Mooshiners
Saturday, March 6th 9:30 PM
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Job Fair and Open House
HMCS Hunter
Saturday, March 6th 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
960 Ouellette Avenue
This event offers the public an opportunity to learn more
about the exciting part-time opportunities available at Canada's Naval Reserve. This organization has hired approx. 200 people ranging in age from
16 to 56, from all walks of life. Ideal for students and
seasonal workers, the Naval Reserve asks for a commitment of one night a week during the
year and 2 months of training during the summer. Training is paid and no experience is required. They also offer tuition
reimbursement of up to $2000.00/year over 4 years for post-secondary students.
Visit www.forces.ca or call 519.254.4373 ext.6272 for more
information.
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 Brian McKnight with special guest Take 6
Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
377 Riverside Dr. East
Saturday, March 6th 9:00 PM
American singer-songwriter, producer, and pop and R&B
musician, Brian McKnight, is coming to Caesars Windsor. A talented instrumentalist, McKnight
plays nine instruments - piano, guitar, drums, bass guitar, percussions,
trombone, tuba, french horn and trumpet and has been nominated for multiple
Grammy Awards for his R&B performances, along with an American Music Award. McKnight will be joined by multiple
Grammy Award winning Christian vocal jazz group, Take 6.
Tickets starting at $25.
Reservations: 1.888.345.5885 or visit the Caesars Windsor website.
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Poor No More - A DocumentaryArt Gallery of Windsor
401 Riverside Dr. West
Saturday, March 6th 2:00 PM
Pathway to Potential, along with other community partners
will be hosting a screening of the documentary Poor No More. Reception and
panel discussion to follow the film. Ticket prices are based on a sliding scale...pay
what you can to a maximum of $5.00.
Tickets are available at the following locations:
Glengarry Drop-In Centre, 495 Glengarry Ave.; CAW Local 200/444 Hall, 1855 Turner Rd.; Centre for Studies in Social Justice, University of
Windsor, 251-1 Chrysler Hall South, Sunset Ave.; Brian Masse, MP Constituency Office, 2-1398 Ouellette
Ave. If you require further information, please contact Ann
Waddell at waddell@uwindsor.ca.
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Spinergize Fitness for Hospice
St. Clair Centre for the Arts
201 Riverside Dr. West
Saturday, March 6th 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Fitness for Hospice presents the 3rd annual Spinathon. Individuals, teams and fitness clubs
participate and collect pledges with the proceeds going to Hospice to help
ensure the continuation of all their programs and services free of charge.
Consider signing up with your friends or have the company you work for enter a
team. Go to www.windsorspinathon.com for more details and sign-up on line or call 519.974.7100 for more information.
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 International Women's Day Gala 2010
St. Clair Centre for the Arts
201 Riverside Drive West
Monday, March 8th 5:00 PM
Every year Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST)
celebrates its commitment to diversity and success by recognizing the achievements
of its participants and community partners. This celebration coincides with
International Women's Day with proceeds supporting annual fundraising
efforts benefiting WEST programs. The
event will feature a wide range of cultural entertainment, silent auction,
raffle and more! Tickets
$50.00.
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Welcome to Downtown WO!
The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association is proud to present the Downtown WO Blog. WO is short for Windsor, Ontario. "Whoa!" is also the natural reaction you'll have when you visit this site and discover a new aspect of downtown, reinventing your perception of Windsor's core business district. Read new and untold stories about downtown Windsor that highlight the best parts of this unique business community, its patrons, and residents. Regular features will find their way into the mix with emphasis on downtown Windsor's businesses, entrepreneurs, residents, events, festivals, history, and more. We hope that you, the reader, will share your stories of downtown Windsor, and suggest ideas that we should track down and put in the spotlight. Send suggestions to info@downtownwo.ca. |
Stay tuned for downtown events for St. Patrick's Day!
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