February2015
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Food & Drink on The Rink
WFCU Centre
4 p.m.
Appearances and live demonstrations by
local and regional chefs, winemakers,
master blenders and brewers. You’ll want
to collect recipes, sample food, wine,
spirits, specialty beers – including those
from local brew pubs, wineries and
distilleries. Visit website for details.
Also February 21 at 11 a.m.
Chinese New Year Gala
St. Clair Centre for the Arts
5 p.m.
A 10-course Chinese banquet dinner in
the Skyline Hall, followed by live
entertainment in the Chrysler Theatre. An
evening filled with Chinese costumes,
dazzling performances of Chinese music,
dancing, games, art displays and more.
Visit www.cagw.ca for details.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Two days of exhibits, vendors and
interactive fun. The show is popular not
only with hobbyists, but also entire
families. Proceeds from the show go
towards the Historic Essex Train Station.
Visit website for details.
Also February 22
Power of Potential Youth Conference
University of Windsor, Faculty of
Education
9 a.m.
This conference provides a series of
workshops, information booths and
knowledgable speakers designated to
educate our local high school students
about various pathways to successful
futures. The 2015 Keynote Speaker for the
this year’s youth conference is former
Windsor Lancer’s decathlete Jamie
Adjetey-Nelson. Call 519-253-3000 for
details.
elementary-age children featuring a brass
quintet. Visit website for details.
The Artists of Colour Committee and
Friends Exhibit
The Caribbean Centre
2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This exhibition will feature the paintings
of local artists and acts as a prelude to the
Artists of Colour exhibit in May. Free
admission, donations gratefully accepted.
Visit website or call 519-734-9039 for
details.
Essex Train Show
Essex District High School
Monday
23
Wednesday
25
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Concerts for Kids
Capitol Theatre
11 a.m.
A 45-minute concert ideal for
A Community of Gardners
Windsor Public Library, Central Branch
7 p.m.
A screening of the 2011 documentary A
Community of Gardeners which looks at
the history of community gardens in
North America as well as the movement’s
current renaissance. The documentary will
be followed by a discussion lead by Steve
Green, the Windsor Essex County
Community Garden Collective’s Network
Coordinator. Find out how you can join the
vibrant community garden movement!
Visit Facebook for details.
Chili Fest
Leamington Community Portuguese
Hall
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Over 30 kinds of chili to taste, soups,
vegetable table, Domino’s pizza, cake and
more. Visit website for details.
6 p.m.
Pasta & chicken dinner fundraiser to assist
the Street Help Building