“Carrousel by the River Windsor” June 7 to 9, 2013

 It's a three day world music and food extravaganza!

June 7 to 9: “Carrousel by the River Windsor” presents Martha Reeves, The Contours and the 4 Tops at Riverfront Festival Plaza, check below for complete entertainment schedule.

West Jet has named Carrousel of the Nations as the 8th favourite festival in Ontario,
28th in Canada and Top 100 festival in Ontario for the last six years!

For more information visit carrouselofnations.com or call 255-1127.

Friday June 7,  2013    “Windsor Night”

7:00pm - 7:45pm        The Unquiet Dead

8:00pm - 8:45pm        Years of Ernest

9:00pm - 10:00pm      The Blue Stones

10:15pm – 11:15pm   The Walkervilles

 

Saturday June 8, 2013

6:30pm – 7:45pm        Alexander Zonjic & Friends w/ The Motor City Horns

8:15pm - 9:15pm        Martha Reeves and the Vandellas

10:00pm - 11:30pm   The Four Tops

 

Sunday June 9, 2013

3:30pm - 4:30pm        Elliott Brood

5:00pm - 6:00pm        Jermaine Cowan Band

6:30pm - 8:00pm        The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts

 

ALSO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SPECIAL PACKAGE...

Carrousel of the Nations Motown Meets Windsor 2013Tour Package

Saturday, June 8 (Tour: 10:30 am pick-up to 5:00 pm drop-off / evening festivities)
Sunday, June 9 ( Windsor River Cruises: Noon - 1:00 pm / day & evening festivities)
Package Fee: $75 per person plus tax (retail value $125+) 
Includes: Bus, admissions, wine-tasting and light lunch, Carrousel of Nations Saturday and Sunday VIP passes, and riverfront cruise.

Kick-off the summer festival season in style! This custom-designed package showcases the tastes, sounds and traditions of Carrousel of Nations plus local tourist attractions including an animated tour of the First Baptist Church located in Sandwich, followed by a visit and tour of the North American Black Historical Museum. Guests will then travel to Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery for a wine tasting and light lunch.

Once back in Windsor guests will have access to the best views in town with VIP passes to the Carrousel of Nations. Fabulous riverfront views, reserved seating for the Martha Reeves and the Vandellas and The Four Tops. Your fun begins all-over again on Sunday with a riverfront cruise and even more VIP treatment to Sunday's non-stop festival fun, including The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts along with reggae, soul, jazz, gospel sensation the Jermaine Cowan Band.

Pick up - Free parking at 10:30 am
Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County (Downtown Office)
245 Janette Avenue, Windsor

Packages are limited - don't wait!

For more information and to purchase your tour package visit
www.carrouselofnations.com
For tourist information including accommodations visit    
www.visitwindsoressex.com  

by Richard Rosenthal

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Art in the Park 2013 is Ready To Roll May 31 to June 2, 2013!

It’s almost here! The 35th annual Art in the Park takes place this weekend at Willistead Park.

Windsor’s beloved annual outdoor arts exhibition -- a sure sign that summer is just around the corner – will be held this coming Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2 on the elegant grounds of Windsor’s architectural treasure, Willistead Manor.

“Everything’s in place and we’re good to go”, Renee Pare, Chair of Art in the Park 2013, said in eager anticipation. “After a full year of planning, we can’t wait to throw open the park gates and get on with our show. With a sold-out, record 283 exhibitors and vendors, it’s going to be our biggest and best Art in the Park ever.”

The largest annual art exhibition of its kind in the region, Art in the Park was recently named one of the top 100 festivals in the province by Arts And Festivals Ontario for the second consecutive year. It’s one of just a few “juried” art shows at which standards of quality and acceptance is at a consistently high level.

Although the big outdoor arts and crafts show takes place on Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm and on Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm, event organizers have planned a gala pre-event launch party in the park on Friday evening, May 31. Art in the Park has signed two well-known country music performers for this year’s event. Canadian country artist Dallas Smith will headline the AITP Goes Country Friday night pre-event show. The evening starts with the Karaoke finals. The winners were selected last night at the Bull N Barrel and the talent will blow you away. Crystal Gage, a local country favourite takes the stage next to entertain the crowd. With country line dancing and best dressed cowboy and cowgirl contests, the night will be a lot of fun. Tickets for the Friday night launch party ($20 in advance, $25 at the gate) are available online, at all WFCU branches and at High Jinks Indoor Playcare.

Check out aipwindsor.com for more info.

Leah Daniels heads up the Saturday night performance along with a great selection of local entertainment – so shop all day, then head to the Spirit tent for a great evening with Art in the Park!

Beer, wine and other refreshments will again be available in the Spirit Tent in the park with Fine Wines by Hiram Walker and Sons, North 42 Degrees Estate Winery and Erie Shore Vineyard.  As well“Cold Beer” from right in the heart of Walkerville, the Walkerville Brewery will be available. And of course Hiram Walker will once again be providing the “AIP specialty drinks” to quench your thirst.

Top that off with great musical entertainment through out the weekend. Upscale food services will also be available in the Spirit Tent from Spago Trattoria, Ming Wah, Gourmet Emporium, Thai Palace and the Mongolian Grill.

Admission is a family-friendly $4 per person/per day in advance at Shoppers Drug Mart locations, WFCU branches and High Jinks Indoor Playcare, or $5 at the gate.

Children 12 and under are admitted FREE.

Delicious menu options are also available in our Art in the Park Food Court. Check out your Event

Guide for money saving food coupons.

 TWO CHANCES TO WIN PAUL MURRAY ARTWORK AT ART IN THE PARK

Paul Murray has graciously donated a beautiful piece of art on 30 x 40 canvas – limited edition

Kentucky Coal. Tickets for the raffle will be available throughout the weekend event for $5 each.

You will want to buy multiple tickets once you see how incredible this artwork is! Only 1,720 tickets will be sold. Raffle will be drawn on Monday, June 3rd at the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) meeting at the Caboto Club at 1:30pm. Winner need not be present to win.

BUT THERE IS MORE….there is a 2nd chance to win a copy of this art. Paul Murray has also donated a 2nd smaller 12 x 18 version of Kentucky Coal. This canvas piece will be offered as a Facebook contest.

Go to the Art in the Park Facebook page and find the Paul Murray Contest – simply SHARE the post and you are automatically entered into the contest. Winner will be drawn on Monday, June 24th at the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) meeting at the Caboto Club at 1:30 pm. Winner need not be present to win.

The nearly 300 artists and artisans from across Ontario and Quebec will once more display and
sell their creative handiwork in attractive booths and displays arranged around the Willistead Park perimeter. More than 20,000 visitors are expected to visit the park during the eagerly-anticipated two-day public art extravaganza. Make sure to take a tour of the Willistead Manor, where this year they have brought in the Windsor Endowment for the Arts who have gathered a selection of their grant winners.

A true family affair, Art in the Park offers a whole lot more than just beautiful paintings and other irresistible art objects. Over the years, show organizers have greatly expanded and enhanced the show’s content to appeal to all ages and interests. Children will have their own fun play area in the ever-popular AIP Kids Zone. With interactive fun, including a Kids Zone Art Contest, Art Mural for all to participate, and a Karaoke machine to show off their musical talent.

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE

To make this popular annual event convenient as well as fun, Art in the Park is once again partnering with G & L Stevenson Transport to provide free parking and continuous complimentary shuttle buses to and from Willistead Park. The two satellite parking lots are at the Hiram Walker employee’s parking lot on Riverside Drive E. at Montreuil St., and the Windsor Regional Hospital parking lot on Kildare Rd. two blocks north of Tecumseh Rd. E.

Art in the Park has been held under the auspices of the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) – with special support this year from Caesars Windsor – since 1970. Proceeds from this extremely popular annual event go toward supporting local special needs children, youth and adults as well as to the ongoing restoration and preservation of Willistead Manor. To date, Art in the Park has raised more well over $1 million for Willistead alone.

*CHECK OUT THE MAY ISSUE OF BIZ X MAGAZINE ON THIS SITE TO LEARN MORE!

by Richard Rosenthal

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NONSTOP MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT AT ART IN THE PARK MAY 31 TO JUNE 2, 2013

In addition to the amazing art and handicrafts enticingly arrayed around the perimeter of Willistead park, Art in the Park 2013 will also feature great live musical entertainment throughout the entire weekend in the Spirit Tent and around the Park.

Under the auspices of the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) and premier sponsor Caesars Windsor, the 35th annual Art in the Park will be held on the spacious grounds of historic Willistead Manor on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, 2013.

But before the wrought-iron Willistead Park gates swing open for the big arts exhibition on Saturday morning at 10 am, there will be a special pre-event launch party in the Spirit Tent on Friday evening, May 31 - where they are “going Country!” It will be a hooting good time with Country Line Dancing lessons, and prizes for the best dressed cowboy and cowgirl. Tickets are $20.00 in advance at aipwindsor.com, all WFCU locations and High Jinks Indoor Playcare. If still available, tickets will be $25 at the gate.

Art in the Park has signed two well-known country music performers for this year’s big event. Canadian country artist Dallas Smith will headline the pre-event Friday night show May 31 thanks in part to our presenting sponsor Country FM 95.9. While in Nashville, Dallas Smith worked with acclaimed songwriter/producer Zac Maloy (Carrie Underwood, James Blunt). After a decade of fronting Default – which won a JUNO award – Smith has stepped out on his own into the hugely popular world of country music.

And that’s not all! Crystal Gage will also perform live at the Friday night gala. Crystal, who performs all over North America, has opened for such well-known artists as Big & Rich, Emerson Drive and Gretchen Wilson. The eight finalists in Art in the Park’s first-ever karaoke competition will perform on-stage vying for first-place honors and the chance to star in their very own music video.

Leah Daniels is the headliner for the Saturday evening show in the Spirit Tent. Raised in Uxbridge, Ontario, Leah blends country, pop and even a bit of yodeling – a talent she picked up from her grandfather. Also on stage for the Saturday night show is British Beat 66 – a musical tribute to the “British invasion” of the Sixties. Live musical entertainment will be provided in the Spirit Tent through the day Saturday, including performances by Britney DelBel; the Music Express’s 12th Annual Talent show featuring amazing grade school and secondary school contestants; the Toppermost Beatle Show – an enthusiastic tribute to the greatest band in musical history, and Timeline, Windsor’s premier good time rock ‘n roll party band.

Beebo will perform Saturday and Sunday at scheduled times in the Kids Zone area from 11 am till 4 pm.

Three groups will entertain Art in the Park visitors throughout the day on Sunday. The Cardinal School of Music will showcase the talent of their students on the Spirit Tent stage for the first time, at 11 a.m. Transeo will provide a wide variety of listenable music for all tastes and generations starting at 1:30 p.m., and Electric Blue will conclude the musical part of the weekend program at 3 p.m.

Advanced Tickets Available Now

Tickets ($20) for the 6 to 11 p.m. Friday night launch party are available for purchase at all Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) locations and High Jinks Indoor Playcare, and may also be purchased online at aipwindsor.com.

Tickets ($4 each) for the Saturday and Sunday shows are available at 26 Shoppers Drug Mart locations, all six WFCU locations as well as at High Jinks Indoor Playcare. Tickets are already going fast, so to avoid disappointment you are advised to get your tickets now.

Nearly 300 artists and vendors from across Ontario will display and sell their unique wares during the two-day outdoor art show – the largest of its kind in the area and the unofficial start of summer for many Windsorites. For the second consecutive year, Art in the Park has been named one of Top 100 events of its kind by Festivals & Events Ontario.

Don’t forget to purchase your raffle ticket for the limited edition Paul Murray canvas piece. For only $5 each, you can buy a chance to win a Paul Murray creation at Art in the Park!

Rotary is once again partnering with G & L Stevenson Transport to provide continuous complimentary shuttle buses to and from Willistead Park. The two free satellite parking lots are at the Hiram Walker employees’ lot on Riverside Drive E. at Montreuil St., and the Windsor Regional Hospital parking lot on Kildare Rd. two blocks north of Tecumseh Rd. E. As you enjoy the free ride to and from our gates, enjoy the great stories of Rotary and Art in the Park from our “Am-bus-ador” volunteers.

Proceeds from Art in the Park go toward supporting local special needs children, youth and adults as well as the ongoing restoration of Windsor’s architectural jewel, Willistead Manor.

For additional information, please go to our website aipwindsor.com

by Richard Rosenthal

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LaSalle Rotary & Sandwich Seconday School Walk-a-thon may 25, 2013

LaSalle Rotary Supports Local Students

The Rotary Club of LaSalle Centennial and the Sandwich Secondary School Parent Council are hosting a Walk-a-thon on May 24th, at 12:30 pm, at Sandwich Secondary School.

The entire student body, along with members of the Rotary Club of LaSalle Centennial, friends and teachers are walking to support the school, their local community and scholarships and bursaries for the school.

“Rotarians are committed to involving the community to support programs that strengthen the capacity of communities to provide basic education and literacy to all,” says Nick Krayacich, President of the Rotary Club of LaSalle Centennial.

He adds, “These scholarships will be geared toward students in each grade level and will be awarded based of a cross section of criteria including academic achievement, sportsmanship, community service and athletic ability.”

What is most unique about this walk is that each student is invested in supporting each other and they are walking and raising funds to support student bursaries and scholarships to benefit their classmates, as well as supporting local community projects of the LaSalle Centennial Rotary Club.

The walk lasts one hour and will be followed by a BBQ and celebration.

Rotary’s main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and around the globe. The 1.2 million Rotarians who make up more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in nearly every country in the world share a dedication to the ideal of Service Above Self.

For additional information or to make a donation please contact Nick Krayacich, President of the Rotary Club of LaSalle Centennial at 519-819-1752. Cheques can be made payable to The Rotary Club of LaSalle Centennial and mailed to 6020 MALDEN ROAD, BOX 37003, LASALLE, ON N9H 1S8.                              


by Richard Rosenthal

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WD LOWE REUNION, MAY 17, 2013 -BE THERE!

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by Richard Rosenthal

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May 4--“Black & White Event 2013,” Walkerville Brewery -- Wear Your Pinstripes & Pearls!!!

On May 4, The Canadian Mental Health Association, Windsor-Essex County Branch (CMHA-WECB ) presents the “Black & White Event 2013.”

Escape to another time and place. Men, pull out your pin stripes and ladies, put on those pearls! 

The theme is revealed when you arrive at Walkerville Brewery, 525 Argyle Road.

Your exquisite evening begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $125 pp and include food, drinks and entertainment.

All proceeds benefit CMHA-WECB’s Bereavement Programs. To purchase tickets go to cmha-wecb.on.ca or call 519-255-7440.

 

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by Richard Rosenthal

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April 27, 2013: First Annual Art For Alzheimer's Event

On Saturday, April 27^th, 2013 the Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County will celebrate their community by hosting the First Annual Art For Alzheimer’s event at the Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County, located in Olde Walkerville, across from Walkverille High School at 2135 Richmond Street. 

Over 30 exhibitors of Arts and Crafts will have items and art for sale between 11am and 5pm.  In addition to the exhibitors, there will be original paintings by persons with dementia that attend the Day Away Program.  These original paintings will be available for purchase through silent auction, with bidding closing at 4pm.

 Proceeds of the Art For Alzheimer’s event will help with local programs and services such as the Day Away Program.

Donations are accepted as admission. 

See below a few samples of the artwork, and more are viewable at the dedicated Facebook page Art For Alzheimer’s.

 

To learn more about the artwork and exhibitors please contact Maurizio Tiberia at 519-974-2220 ext 225 or visit....

www.alzheimerwindsor.com      mtiberia@aswecare.com   (click on poster below to enlarge)

by Richard Rosenthal

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