The Gibson Gallery opened its doors a day early to allow invited guests to shop at the Holiday Artisan Shoppe. The Gibson Gallery’s annual “Holiday Artisan Shoppe” is open to the public but kicked off with the first-ever VIP night last week. The VIP night was last Wednesday night, one day prior to the actual launch of the shoppe. David Cozens, president of the Fort Malden Guild of Arts and Crafts, said they invited volunteers, sponsors and town council members to the event. T

Local game Creators Jamie Lees and Frank D’Angelo and friends meet at The O for a game of Synopsis. A new board game that was created in Amherstburg has been launched locally, with the aim of the game going nationally and beyond. Jamie Lees and Frank D’Angelo of the Amherstburg-based Jank Words and Pictures have created and launched “Synopsis: The Storytelling Game,” and held a “game night” last Sunday at The O where people could try out the game and sharpen storytelling ski

Holiday Artisan Shoppe runs Nov. 20-Dec. 14 with the gallery being open Thursday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.