Holy fish, Batman – this city is just exploding with incredible events! Here’s a mish-mash of events, submissions, cool places and things to do!
There are always loads of great events happening at Biblioasis. Next up: Book launch for Emilia Danielewska – Paper Caskets. Wednesday, September 19, 2018 – 7pm-9pm @ Biblioasis.
Stay connected HERE.
Event Page HERE.
Friday, September 21, 2018 – Mouth Piece Storytelling Master Mouth-Off Event! – 7pm – 10pm @ Villains Baestro
Featuring: The Miceli Twins on vocals and Dameon Wilburn on Guest Storytelling – PLUS – the winners from the 2017 season compete for the coveted Master Mouth-Off trophy! The are: Alicia Higgison, Peter Hrastovec, Dorothy Mahoney, Kristen Essery, Ian Broad and Geoff Zanetti. There will also be *CUPCAKES* and light snacks. Drinks available at the bar.
Facebook event HERE – tell us you’re coming!
Book Launch for poet Carlinda D’Alimonte – Sunday, September 23, 2018 @ The Bourbon – 2pm -4pm.
Facebook Event HERE – tell her you’re comin’!
Windsor Poetry Slam – Tuesday, September 25, 2018 @ Phog Lounge – Featuring Inali Barger
“The Windsor Poetry Slam is back again for its monthly slam, and as always it is it going to be a great night of poetry! This month’s slam takes place at the Phog Lounge on Tuesday, September 25th! Doors will be open at 7:30 pm, show start will be 8 pm. If you want to slam please be there by 7:45 pm at the latest to sign up. As always, two rounds of three-minute poems, along with an open mic portion for anyone who wants to share their poems but not compete in the slam.
This month, we’re happy to welcome our feature Inali Barger! Inali Barger is a longstanding member and present Director of the London Poetry Slam. He is a spoken word artist, educator, community advocate, activist, and has a habit of turning binaries into biodegradable confetti. He placed 2nd nationally representing London on a team in 2016 and is the current(2017) Underground Indies champ. Inali has a wide variety of life experiences that he addresses through his panels, poetry, workshops, coaching and conversations with strangers.”
Stay connected with Windsor Poetry Slam HERE.
Event page HERE.
BookFest Windsor & Arts Council Windsor & Region Event: Ripped From the Headlines: Writing Fiction from Local History, Wednesday, September 26, 2018 @ Arts Council Windsor & Region, 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
Facebook Event page HERE: you know it – tell ’em you’re comin’.
Timeless Wisdom Writing Challenge by Exisle Publishing. Deadline for their next challenge – IT’S A FREE SUBMISSION! – Friday, September 28, 2018.
Click HERE for submission details.
CULTURE DAYS will burst into town on September 28/29th. There are many events happening here in Windsor! Here are two that I know of!
The Art of Journal Writing @ Gertrude’s Writing Room – Friday, September 28th, 2018 @ Gertrude’s Writing Room (628 Monmouth – around the back of the building). 6:30pm-8:30pm. Registration needed as spaces are limited (and filling up quickly!) To register: click HERE! Thank you!
The Bloomfield House is hosting a Drum Circle and picnic on Saturday, September 29, 2018 – 11am -4pm @ Mary Bibb Park, Mackenzie Hall
On behalf of The Bloomfield House, I would like to invite you to our Culture Day’s celebration on September 29th, at Mary Bibb Park (Next to Mackenzie Hall). This is a fun for the whole family, kid friendly event that will feature music, poetry, art, drumming and prizes.
About: “A night where storytellers share their thoughts on how Windsor has shaped them into who they are today.”
Looking for 7 storytellers; length of story about 8 minutes.
Windsor Comicon is the last weekend of September – 29/30th @ 10am-5pm @ Caesar’s Windsor.
Click HERE to get your tickets.
The Biz X Awards are open for you votes! Please take a look at all the businesses up for awards – guaranteed they’ll be some that you know and love. Show your support!
Click HERE TO VOTE!
Have you heard of Art-Indeed? Do you have kids who love art? Who are creative and bursting with energy? Do you like wine? Then you MUST connect with Art-Indeed – Wellness Through Creativity. Fall classes are open for registration!
Click HERE for class and registration info for kids. Click HERE for class and registration info for Adults.
And by the way – my sister Danah owns this incredible business! *proudsister*
Beatnik Art Supplies is a new business (up for a Biz X award, who knew?!) located on Erie street. It sells art supplies!
Click HERE for info about the business!
I’d like to give a shout out to the Arts Council Windsor & Region. They are constantly promoting local events of all flavours. Be sure to stay connected to their calendar – and share you events too! Even better – become a member!
Click HERE for the calendar.
Thanks, y’all. If there’s an event you’d like me to share, let me know!
VANESSA SHIELDS, writer 