This Week's Downtown Events
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Photo of the Candarel Building courtesy of Owen C. Wolter at Windsorite.ca. |
The Windsor International Fringe
Festival
The Capitol Theatre
Various Locations - downtown Windsor
Friday, July 16th to Sunday, July 25th
Audiences are invited to experience the work of seasoned
veterans alongside that of emerging artists during this year's festival.
Advanced tickets are on sale now at www.windsorfringe.com and also available in person
at the Devonshire Mall and the Fringe Head Quarters (Jack Rabbit Slims, 100 University Ave. West) for cash only sales.
Chalk & Chocolate Festival
University
Avenue Fringe Corridor West from
Ouellette to Goyeau St.
Saturday, July 17th & Sunday, July 18th
Buskin' to the Beat
Friday, July 16th to Sunday, July 25th
Buskin to the Beat artists will
perform on the sidewalks in front of Phog Lounge, Milk Coffee Bar, The Pour House,
Chanoso's, Vermouth, The Manchester, The Honest Lawyer, The Windsor
Armouries and at the former Greyhound Bus Station. There is no charge for the
performances, just grab a chair or
find a place to sit or stand and enjoy!
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 Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market
44 University Ave. East
Saturday, July 17th 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fresh, local produce, local crafts and products in Downtown Windsor. Brought to you by the Downtown Residents Association.
Entertainment Lineup:
Chris Crossroads 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sean Gorman 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Bree Gaudette 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dwayne Iler 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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 Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band
The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
377 Riverside Dr. East
Friday, July 23rd 9:00 PM
Musician, singer, and songwriter, Ringo Starr, is returning to the Colosseum with His All Starr Band. The multi-talented Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was awarded an Oscar for song of the year ('Let It Be') and will be honoured this year with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Tickets starting at $40. For
more information or to purchase tickets click here. |
Social Media and Politics - More Than Just the MessageMilk Coffee Bar 68 University Ave. West Thursday, July 22nd 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Speakers:* Tom Lucier, Phog Blog/DowntownWO - Engaging with Social Media
* Adriano Ciotoli, Windsor Eats - Integrating Social Media - Working Smarter Not Harder
* Paul Synnott, Citizfaction/Windsor Shadow - Effective Strategies for Political Campaigns - What,Where,When, How and Why
The event will feature live streamed via UStream.tv and live blogging.
For more information visit citizfaction.ca or the Facebook event page. |
Free Wednesdays - Brought to you by the Downtown Windsor BIA
Art Gallery of Windsor
401 Riverside Dr. West
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free Wednesdays at the AGW have been summer-sized! Every Wednesday, throughout July and August, the Gallery will provide visitors with more great things to do and see including family-friendly tours, studio activities led by local artists, special events, thanks to the generous support of the Downtown Windsor BIA and AM 800 CKLW. Plan to spend the afternoon - enjoy a tasty lunch with kid-friendly menu options in the new Gallery restaurant Taste Bud Bistro.
Art Discovery Programs - Summer Camps
Tuesday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM · Ages 6-12 · Registration $120 (per week)
July 13-16: It's Design Week!
July 20-23: Drawing, Painting and Sculpture
July 27-30: Teen Art Week · 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Ages 12-18 · Registration: $130
Visit the agw.ca for details on Free Wednesdays, Summer Art Discovery Programs and other exciting exhibitions, events and activities. |
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