The Local Collective Art Project unveiled its “O Canada” exhibit April 18 at The O, located within Hotel STRY. It will be displayed for the next two weeks. Artists within the Local Collective Art Project have put their patriotism on display. The “O Canada” exhibit and festival was held last Saturday afternoon at The O, the bar and restaurant within Hotel STRY. The local group of artists that comprise the collection will have their work exhibited for roughly two weeks, startin

Amherstburg events are scheduled for April 23 and April 25

Marty Gervais shows photos he took while creating his new book “Amherstburg: Picture a River Town.” A book launch was held April 9 at the River Bookshop. A new book featuring mainly photography and prose has shone a light on Amherstburg. Retired journalist and Poet Laureate Emeritus Marty Gervais has produced “Amherstburg: Picture a River Town” with the book launch being last Thursday night at the River Bookshop. The book was done in partnership with Gervais’ Black Moss Press

Artists of Art-Create-Learn were at the Gibson Gallery last Sunday. Strolling along a beach could be considered relaxing for some people, but for Amherstburg’s Katherine Roth, it’s a chance to find what just might be a piece of art. On Sunday afternoon, Roth was one of several area artists that featured their work at the Gibson Gallery’s new exhibit “Artists of Art-Create-Learn.”  There were many paintings displayed but Roth’s “Driftwood Sculpture” was the only sculpture in t

Park House Museum curator Kat Bezaire gestures as she speaks about the new “Resiliency” exhibit on the museum’s second floor. The new exhibit was officially unveiled last Wednesday morning and features the work of three Indigenous artists. A new exhibit honouring the Indigenous community is now open at the Park House Museum. The grand opening of “Resiliency” was unveiled last Wednesday morning at the museum’s Indigenous History Learning Gallery. Park House curator Kat Bezaire

Kathryn MacDonald has written a new book of poetry entitled “The Blue Gate.” National Poetry Month is coming up in April and an Amherstburg poet is releasing a new book just in time for it. “The Blue Gate” is coming out next month with the book launch being April 26. Kathryn MacDonald wrote the poems featured in the upcoming release and said the book explores the “surprise of love, the shock of loss and challenges boundaries and liminal spaces.”  It is being released by Front

Elly Blake signs a copy of her new book “The Cursed Queen’s Daughter.” A new fantasy-themed book was released at a recent book launch and signing event. Elly Blake’s latest book “The Cursed Queen’s Daughter” is the second in her “Thirstwood” series.  The first book in the current series is “The Forest King’s Daughter” but “The Cursed Queen’s Daughter” was the book that was the subject of the most recent launch. “I wrote a trilogy a few years ago,” Blake said in reference to h

Skate Amherstburg presented its 53rd annual ice show March 29 at the Libro Centre with this year’s theme being “Rain or Shine.” Skaters of all ages showed their skills individually, in pairs or groups during the two-hour show. The guest skater was Jake Ellis, a two-time recipient of the Windsor-Essex County sports person of the year award. He won the 2024 Toller Cranston award for creativity and freedom of expression. More photos are on our social media pages. Rain or Shine

Amanda Gray and John Bianchi perform at auditions held March 29 at Musicland. Visitors to Amherstburg’s Open Air Weekends will be pleased to know that the musical talent this year will once again be exceptional. Musicland hosted auditions last Sunday afternoon and a steady stream of talent made its way through the doors. Among the hopefuls looking for a spot on the outdoor stage were a couple of familiar faces - Jenna Ward and Liam Pangilinan. In front of the judges who will