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

Stained glass work by Larry Gardner has been recognized in an online publication put out by Concordia University out of Montreal. The image is a collection of works and was supplied to the River Town Times by Gardner and his wife Bille. An Amherstburg artist has been recognized in an online publication put out by a Montreal-based university. Concordia University has recognized the work of Larry Gardner, a long-time stained glass artist from Amherstburg. The online publication

Darrow Woods and Marcy Lane display their books at last Saturday's author meet and greet at Legion Br. 157. Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 gave a chance for the public to pick up some new reads and meet the people who wrote them. As part of the Amherstburg Legion’s senior speaker series, Br. 157 hosted a meet and greet with local Windsor-Essex County authors last Saturday (March 21) with about a dozen local authors in attendance. Sherry Vanhoorne-Leith, a member of

James Erb gave people a look at the fur trade. One of Amherstburg’s museums is officially open for the 2026 season. The Park House Museum’s 2026 season started last Wednesday, with candle making, a look at the fur trade and the opportunity to go downstairs and view the tinsmiths in action. Curator Kat Bezaire said current hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spring events have been announced with Bezaire adding summer events are being finalized. “We’re really exc

Irish dancers from the Ardan Academy of Irish Dance were at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden Br. 157 March 17 as part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are planned for various locations in Amherstburg, including before a packed house at the Legion.