This Week's Downtown Events
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Photo of Caesars Windsor courtesy of Owen Wolter at Windsorite.ca.
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 Legends In Concert
The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
377 Riverside Dr. East
Saturday, August 28th, 2010 9:00 PM
The pioneers of live celebrity impersonator shows are bringing some of your favourite entertainers to the Colosseum including Cher, Prince, Michael Jackson and Elton John. Winner of "Show of the Year" and "Entertainers of the Year". Tickets starting at $25.
 Drinkin' Singin' Swingin' Tribute to the Rat Pack
The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
377 Riverside Dr. East
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
The
very best musical tribute and comedic parody, celebrating the
brilliance and charm of Sinatra, Martin, and Davis! 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 starting at $15.
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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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 Border City Brawlers Practice
Charles Clark Square
Wednesday, September 1st 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Windsor's Roller Derby League, The Border City Brawlers, have started practicing! Roller derby is a grassroots full contact sport played on QUAD
rollerskates. Primarily a female sport it promotes sisterhood,
athleticism, and healthy competition. Generally leagues are non-profit,
run for the skaters by the skaters. Come out to skate or cheer the team on!
Click here for more information about the team, how to join, full practice schedule and equipment needed. |
Made in Windsor Open-Air Crafters Market
The House
131 Elliott St.
August 29th 12:00 PM - 5:00 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 28th 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
Chris Crossroads 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Matt Romaine 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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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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 2010 Charity Challenge
1 Riverside Dr. (Riverside Dr. & Ouellette Ave.)
Sunday, September 19th
Kid's Dash & Kid's KM 9:00 AM
8K Run, 3K Run/Walk 9:15 AM
The Running Factory and National Bank Financial Group, along with over a dozen local charities, are organizing the 4th Annual Charity Challenge Fun Run. Register Now!
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The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association
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