This Week's Downtown Events
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Photo of Riverfront Crane courtesy of Kari Gignac at Windsorite.ca.
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 Randy Travis
The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
377 Riverside Dr. East
Saturday, August 21st, 2010 9:00 PM
Five time Grammy award winner Randy Travis is known for bringing country music back to its basics. In addition to Country music, beginning in 2000 Travis has had success singing Gospel as well. Tickets starting at $30.
 Drinkin' Singin' Swingin' Tribute to the Rat Pack
The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
The very best musical tribute and comedic parody, celebrating the brilliance and charm of Sinatra, Martin, and Davis is coming to Caesars Windsor! This high-energy original big band show will make you feel like you've actually experienced the magical spontaneity that these three legendary entertainers brought to the stage every night. Tickets are $15.
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 Probert Poster Launch
The Loft Nightclub and Lounge
20 Chatham Street East
Thursday, August 19th 8:00 PM
Bob Probert memorial posters will be available to purchase on this commemorative evening hosted by The Loft and The Drive Magazine. The limited edition 22 X 36 image is of Probert's game worn Detroit Red Wings jersey, skates and gloves, taken by Steve Pomerleau at the Probert home. Each poster costs $10.00 and partial proceeds benefit the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Doors open at 8:00 PM with food catered by Chanoso's.
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 Garden Workshop Series
Windsor Workers' Action Center
328 Pelissier St.
Sunday, August 22nd
Vermicomposting - 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Seeds Workshop - 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Sprouts - 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Food and Anarchy - 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
"The Garden" Film Screening
Windsor Workers' Action Center
Sunday, August 22nd 7:00 PM
A film depicting the South Central L.A. Community Garden's struggle to avoid eviction. A discussion of the film will follow.
Potluck
Windsor Workers' Action Center
Saturday, August 21st 7:00 PM
Come enjoy good food and good company. Bring your favourite dish.
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 Made in Windsor Open-Air Crafters Market
The House
131 Elliott St. (at Pelissier)
August 22nd 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Shop for unique, local hand-made items in a beautiful and historic setting every Sunday!
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 Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market
44 University Ave. East
Saturday, August 21st 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This
Saturday come downtown and check out the fresh, local produce, crafts
and products brought to you by the Downtown Residents Association and
the Downtown Windsor BIA. The
local bounty is in full swing with the best selection of local fruits
and veggies. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apricots, peaches
and watermelon are aplenty! Try some of the tasty veggies including
beets, cabbage, kale, chard, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant,
potatoes, onions and carrots.
Entertainment Lineup:
George Manury 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cameron Doig 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Chris Crossroads 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Danny Marderosian 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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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 provides visitors with 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.
Visit the agw.ca for details on Free Wednesdays and other exciting exhibitions,
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 Pizza Nights benefiting the Humane Society
Terra Cotta Restaurant
318 Pelissier St.
Every Thursday in August
With the purchase of any two pizzas - either the "Pup"aroni or the Anchovy & Ca"purr" - 50% of the price will be donated to the Humane Society. This special is good for eat in or take out orders. Terra Cotta is open on Thursdays from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and again from
4:45 PM - 10:00 PM.
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The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association
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