The Hub November 2015 | Page 23

November2015 Saturday 28 Downtown Windsor Winter Fest Highlighting the beauty and excitement of the holidays. A holiday parade, roasted chestnuts, carolers, Holiday Shopping Market and more will transform downtown Windsor into a winter wonderland. See website for specific event times. Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade 6 p.m. Jolly tradition with fabulous floats, marching bands, and a spectacle of fun in downtown Amherstburg! Visit the big guy Santa afterwards at the Gingerbread Warming House at Toddy Jones Park. Visit website for details. Start location – Sandwich St. N. at William St. Belle River BIA Tree Lighting Celebration Optimist Park Belle River 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join Santa and local BIA members for a wonderful celebration of winter when we turn on the lights at the park. Refreshments are available. See website for details. Beat Night Downtown Espresso Cafe Amherstburg 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Mudpuppy Gallery hosts an open mic Sunday 29 The Four Seasons Capitol Theatre 2:30 p.m. The WSO celebrates nature with Beethoven’s beloved Symphony no. 6, “Pastoral,” Canadian Glen Buhr’sAkasha, and one of the most famous works written for orchestra—Vivaldi’s The Four event where poets, singers and entertainers can share their talents in a very relaxed forum. Join them for an evening of creative poetry, music and storytelling. Decorating Bee John R. Park Homestead 10 a.m. to noon Join the Friends of the Homestead as we deck the halls. Learn to make holiday decorations from natural greens and help to hang it at the Homestead. Pre-registration required, visit website for details. Christmas Craft Show Canadian Transportation Heritage Museum 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Have breakfast or lunch at our 50′s Diner, which will be open between 8 am – 2 pm. Bring your family and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere! Visit website for details. Leamington Community Christmas Parade 6 p.m. Help us light up the night and celebrate Christmas around the world. Our Christmas Parade is scheduled to travel up Erie Street to the Leamington Fair Grounds from Georgia Street. Visit website for details. Seasons. Superstar violinist Rachel Barton Pine joins the WSO for an unforgettable performance of The Four Seasons. See website for details. Christmas Comic Con 4 Caboto Club Don’t miss our colorful cosplay costume Holiday House Tour Amherstburg Visit 10 beautifully & professionally decorated homes and sites to see a wide assortment of decorative styles; some very modern, some whimsical, and some very richly historic. Optional free trolley service from the Warming House at Toddy Jones Park. Ticket includes: Trolley plus Tea, Wine Tasting and Craft Sale at Freedom Museum. Call or go online to get your ticket! Visit website for details. Also November 29 Christmas Craft and Gift Show Teutonia Club 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are appreciated to help support Distress Centre Windsor-Essex County. See website for details. Choir Concert WFCU Centre 1:30 p.m. Join Life After Fifty (LAF) and our choir for their annual Fall production. With over 50 members, our choir group has a great event planned for those who love music. See website for details. contest hosted by CTV/AM-800′s Arms Bumanlag! More than 100 vendor tables featuring comic books, toys, superhero and movie collectibles, anime, manga, original art, posters and more! See website for details. November 2015 - The HUB 23