Downtown Flashback
The War of 1812
The first battle of the War of 1812 was fought in
Windsor, and the Francois Baby House (The Windsor Community Museum), located in
downtown Windsor, served briefly as American army's headquarters!
(Image courtesy of Windsor's Community Museum portraying Francois Baby Farm with British Royal Artillery)
Looking for more information on the Windsor Community Museum? Check out the Downtown WO Blog - The War of 1812 and the Francois Baby House (see more).
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This Week's Downtown Windsor Events
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March Break Scavenger Hunt
Windsor's Community Museum - François Baby House
254 Pitt St. West Saturday, March 13th, Tuesday, March 16th - Saturday, March 20th 10:00 AM
Bring in your foreign coins and add it to their world map
for a chance to win an Olympic coin set.
Become a museum detective as you explore the museum's exhibits. Are
you cunning enough to find the
"devil's head" hiding in the Queen's hair in Canada's older bills?
Complete all the activities to be
rewarded with a special surprise! Cost: $5.00 daily. Call 519.253.1812
or click here for more information.
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 Special Art Series Continues
Palace Cinemas
300 Ouellette Ave.
Friday, March 12th - Thursday, March 18th
Inside Hana's Suitcase
Monday - Friday 6:50 PM
Saturday, Sunday - 1:30 PM & 6:50 PM
New York, I Love You
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
$2 Matinees for March Break!
Palace Cinemas
300 Ouellette Ave.
Saturday, March 13th - Thursday, March 18th
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Saturday - Thursday 2:00 PM
The Spy Next Door
Saturday - Thursday 4:00 PM
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 Air Supply
Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
377 Riverside Dr. East
Saturday, March 13th 9:00 PM
Soft rock duo, Air Supply, return to Caesars
Windsor. Named one of the best
musical acts of all time on Billboard's Hot 100's chart, Air Supply is still
making music with a new album due early in the new year. Their succession of hits in the 70's
and 80's produced several platinum albums and 1980's #1 song on Billboard's Hot
100 chart, Lost in Love. Tickets starting at $20.
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My Fair Lady
The Chrysler Theatre
201 Riverside Dr. West
March 12th and 13th 8:00 PM
March 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.
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Musical Zoo - Windsor Symphony Orchestra
Windsor Public Library (Central Branch)
850 Ouellette Ave.
Saturday, March 13th 10:00 AM
Intended for young families, FamJam is back, with
engaging concerts for the elementary-aged crowd along with their parents and
grandparents. Listen for the many
animals featured in music played by the WSO ensemble. For more information please call 519.252.6579 or click here for the Windsor Symphony Orchestra website.
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Ride for a Buck during March Break
Sunday, March 14th to Saturday, March 20th
Elementary, Secondary and Post Secondary Students with valid student I.D. can ride the bus for only a loonie
during the March Break week. Ask
for a transfer slip to receive these value added bonuses:
Hometown Skateshop
390 Victoria Ave. 519.253.1113
Receive 10% off your purchase with a bus transfer.
Rogues Gallery Comics
327 Chatham St. West 519.254.9482
Exchange your transfer for a FREE comic book from the
second floor.
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March Break Camp
Art Gallery of Windsor - Saltmarche-McLaughlin-Haworth
Studio
401 Riverside Dr. West
Tuesday, March 16th to Friday, March 19th 8:30 AM - 4:00
PM
Enjoy mornings drawing and painting, creating a variety
of artworks with various materials and techniques. Afternoons learn the history
of sculpture and make your own using clay, wire, wood, paper maché and recycled
materials.
Cost: $120.00 + taxes (AGW Members: $108.00) Recommended
Ages: 6-12 years.
Registration Required: 519.977.0013 ext.103 or click here to register.
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Children's Club March Break Activities
Windsor Public Library -
Central Branch
850 Ouellette Ave.
Monday, March 15th 2:00 - 3:00 PM The Emerald Isle Irish Dance Group
Wednesday, March 17th 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Celebrate Where the Wild Children Are
Join us for stories, music, crafts, games and other
activities. All activities are based on the book Where the Wild Things Are. For
children ages 5 to 13. For more information call 519.255.6770 ext.4403 or
visit their website for more information.
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ETOX: Craig Sinclair - Todd Kehoe - Patrick T.
The Boom Boom Room
Friday, March 12, 2010 9:45 PM
315 Ouellette Ave.
Music has always been a big part of Craig Sinclair's
life, but at the turn of the millennium, and at the tender age of 15, he knew that 'electronic music' was
something that he wanted to pursue.
This Windsor Native currently holds a monthly
residency at Windsor's only world class nightclub, The Boom Boom Room, where
he has had the opportunity to play alongside International and Local DJ's. Call 519.971.0000 for reservations or visit www.boomboomroom.ca.
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Live Music!
Phog Lounge
157 University Ave. West
Thursday, March 11th 9:00 PM
Innes Wilson and his Opposition
(Guelph) with Lava and Ash
(Toronto). 19+ show.
Friday, March 12th 9:00 PM
Stephen Surlin, Flow + Smooth, FURS and Kero. 19+ show.
Saturday, March 13th 10:30 PM
Language Arts (Vancouver) with Olenka
and The Autumn Lovers (London). All ages show.
Sunday, March 14th 9:00 PM
Ghostkeeper (Calgary) with
Yellow Wood. All ages show.
$5.00 cover for each show. For more information call 519.253.1605 or click here for more information.
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