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Live Bait is back to attack!
This weekend (23rd/24th) at the most rocking place in Essex "THE GRAND"
Then we move it on over to TOPS of Windsor on June 6th and 7th.
COME ON OUT AND BEAR WITNESS TO AL'S "NEW" T-SHIRT!!!
WHAT:
The Windsor International Film Festival and the Bluesfest International Windsor team up to announce their screening partnership and the presentation of John Sayles’ award-winning Honeydripper featuring Danny Glover and Stacey Keach.
Bluesfest will announce their complete summer lineup which includes lead acts Rick Derringer, Richie Havens, and David Wilcox to name but a few.
Windsor International Film Festival will provide details about its summer screenings including outdoor presentations on the waterfront and at the wineries.
Appetizers, complimentary wines, and entertainment.
WHO:
Ted Boomer, Blues Fest International Windsor
Otto Buj, Programmer, Windsor International Film Festival
WHEN:
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 12:00 pm
WHERE:
Buda Global Bistro, 255 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor
The Tracey Fragments
Canada 2007; Dir: Bruce McDonald; Runtime: 77 min
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0jEN2_REy4
Website: thetraceyfragments.com
Presented almost entirely in split-screen frames, Bruce McDonald’s film has received much praise for its innovative visual design. Far from being merely a technical tour de force, the film’s exploration of a troubled teenaged girl is a daring glimpse into a traumatized mindset. The most impressive aspect of the film is Ellen Page as Tracey, who has
emerged as one of the most promising actors in Canadian cinema.
Art Gallery of Windsor
401 Riverside Drive West Phone 519-977-0013
Tickets: $10 per person (includes Gallery admission)
Advance tickets available in the AGW’s Gift Shop, 519-977-1400
All films will be presented in 35mm
Sponsored in part by
Casino Windsor The Windsor Star
Got this from Jamie Greer and "The Windsor Scene" on facebook:
It only takes less than a couple seconds to vote and bring them up to where they belong !!
Thought I'd pass this on to all the fans of MicLordz & Sauce Funky...
"Please take two seconds to vote for MicLordz & Sauce Funky for the 89x I'm With The Band Battle.
Here's the link: http://nupolls.com/snippet/42667/
Thanks for all your help and support, we appreciate it
MLSF"
City of Windsor 116th Birthday Celebration
Mayor Eddie Francis and City Council invite everyone to attend:
City of Windsor 116th Birthday Celebration
Monday, May 19
Riverfront Festival Plaza
10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
This free family-oriented event features the Mayor's Riverfront Walk; The Windsor-Essex County Real Estate Board's 90th Anniversary Booth; children's activities, including larger-than-life inflatable fun stations; live entertainment; free veggie and chicken wraps, and, of course, birthday cake.
JOIN US FOR ...
Mayor's Riverfront Walk:
Mayor Francis will begin the walk on the Riverfront near the Ambassador Bridge. Everyone is invited to join. Walkers are asked to meet at either end of the riverfront at 9:30a.m., with warm-up at 9:45a.m. and the walk beginning at 10:00a.m. sharp.
Live Entertainment:
Hosted by AM800 CKLW and The Windsor Star: local student, youth, senior and multicultural organizations perform live on the Main Stage between 11:00a.m. and 2:00p.m.
Windsor's Community Museum:
Volunteers dressed in heritage costumes will make Windsor's history come alive. Celebrate the 50th Anniversary.
EMS Services:
Bike patrol and first aid displays, plus safety tips from EMS Service personnel.
Windsor Fire and Rescue:
A fire truck, along with Sparky the Fire Dog will be located at the Riverfront Festival Plaza.
Children's Activities and Display Booths:
Monster mural painting, inflatable bouncy castles and slides, along with balloons will entertain children throughout the day.
For updates and additions to the day's festivities, visit the city's website: www.citywindsor.ca
Or call 311.
Walkeville Walkers Information - Walking Monday at 10:00 am with the Mayor Eddie Francis
event info for the may 19th walk is below! hope you can come out...we have t-shirts now!
Heather Nash
Health, Happiness, Wealth and the time to enjoy it ALL...!'
Walkerville Walkers/Windsor Walkers 519-252-2334
www.myspace.com/walkervillewalkers
www.myspace.com/windsorwalks
walkervillewalkers@hotmail.com
windsorwalks@hotmail.com
Now many of you know that I get requests from time to time to promote others events and exciting things that are happening around the world. Well this was no exception, MISScat is a Manger of Artist Releations for Eventful which hosts many events including the Dfest and asked if I would place a link on my blog, so as I usually do I had to check out hers and this is what I found :)
http://www.myspace.com/missscat
By MISScat
many of us (including me) are guilty of doing/not doing these things...please note that no single occurrence prompted me to write this... :) enjoy.
here are my rules of "party etiquette" (in no particular order)
1. There really ARE some days where people don't feel like drinking--don't make them. Believe it or not, people can have fun while sober. Shocking, I know.
2. When your friends include you in their "rounds," don't forget. Get them back by buying a round too--never mooch off anyone. If you're broke this time around, tell them you'll get them back next time--and REMEMBER. Alcohol isn't cheap.
3. Be DD when it's your turn. When you have noticed that you haven't driven in awhile, DRIVE. Don't let the same person drive all the time. Gas isn't cheap.
4. When you ARE DD, don't get too fucked up. Other people's lives are in your hands.
5. Pitch in for parking. Always. Don't have change? Get it somehow, and pitch in. If you say you'll pay someone back, do so. Granted, some people honestly do forget, but this is for the people who NEVER make the effort to pay.
6. NEVER, and I mean NEVER throw up in someone else's car.
7. If by some reason you happen to throw up in someone else's car, pay for them to get it washed and detailed the next morning--nothing less. Don't make the driver suffer in your wasteful stench.
8. NEVER throw up on another human being. There is no resolution for this. None.
9. Try not to get too fucked up (unless of course the celebration is in your honor--birthday, going away, etc). Signs that you've gotten too fucked up: getting kicked out of the establishment while escorted by big ol' bodyguards, blacking out and not remembering what previously happened, falling down all over the place...etc.
10. Blacking out and not remembering what happened to you is never good. Try to refrain from it, unless of course it was a celebration in your honor.
11. Everyone gets too messed up at one time or another. NEVER leave your friend(s) hanging. Take care of them. If they're puking, hold their hair (if it's a girl) and get them water. Don't assume someone else will take care of them--just do it.
12. Don't do anything you'll regret the next day. Period.
13. Don't drive drunk. Don't let your friends drive drunk. Do what you've gotta do to ensure your friends' safety as well as your own-- even if it means napping in the parking lot while you sober up or calling your ex's friend's sister's cousin to pick you up.
14. Shit happens. The situations aforementioned will always occur--there's no getting away from it. If you're not willing to put up with it, stay home.
15. None of these rules apply when you're in Vegas. Just kidding...or am I? Hey, toilet hugging and wheelchairing make fine stories, and pictures. HAH.
This list is by no means exhaustive; if you have a golden rule you'd like to contribute, please do so! Thank you, and I hope this will turn you all into "responsible" partiers. lol.
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This is me :) http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions
Windsor's own Jamie Greer from the Golden Hands Before God is getting ready for a new cd release.
http://www.myspace.com/thegoldenhandsbeforegod
http://www.myspace.com/greerkind
Don't forget that you can also get Jamie and the Windsor Scene on Facebook!
The Windsor Scene is now avaiable in WAMM - Windsor Arts & Music Monthly
Don't forget to pick up your copy TODAY!
http://www.myspace.com/wammmagazine
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Update - May 2008
Here's what's new... (from The Golden Hands Before God myspace
First up, you'll notice some new songs up. Six to be exact. The first three - "Communist Party", "Blood of November" and "One Fine Morning" - are the final mixes/masters from Here. "New Master's Workhorse Blues" is a live recording from one of our favourite places to play, The Avalon Front in Windsor, Ontario (our home-town). Sadly, the Avalon closed down in late 2007. But it's owner, Tony Facchinerri, was a dear friend of the bands and always let us have shows when we needed them. This live recording, albeit during a slightly looser, slightly drunker portion of the set, still captures the magic of playing to dear friends. "Miss Your Love" and "Country Song" are demo recordings done in 2006, recorded at Dennis Moore's studio (where we used to rehearse). These were recorded weeks after Damien and I joined the band. Enjoy for now!
Lee, Damien and I just left Earl's place (Earl is aka Stephen Nilsson, our artiste extraordinaire). Earl is finishing up the artwork and it will be sent off to the fine folks at Pop Echo Records tomorrow. That'll be the last of the stuff sent off in preparation of the release of our EP, Here. We're looking at roughly 10 weeks from now, so we're looking at end of July for a release date. We'll let you know ASAP.
We got notice...we are playing the 2008 North By Northeast (NXNE) Conference in Toronto, Ontario! Our showcase is on Friday June 13th at The Savannah Room (294 College). We go on at midnight sharp. Spread the word! It's gonna be a blast, not just because we're playing. A lot of our friends are playing the same night - The Besnard Lakes and Fox Jaws for starters - and with so many more in town for the weekend (or just plain live there - word to our boys in The Speaking Tongues!), it should make for one HELL of an after party.
We have some big plans for the weekend of the NXNE show - more on this as it is finalized.
We are also playing the 2008 National Campus and Community Radio Conferene (NCRC) in Windsor, Ontario. It is a couple nights before NXNE. We're playing the showcase at The Loop (156 Chatham St. West, above Pogo's) on Tuesday June 10th. More info on the line-up as it comes to us.
We've got a festival in Detroit coming up as well. Our friends in Friends of Dennis Wilson have invited us to join the roster of the 5th Annual Fiberglass Freakout, a psychedelic garage rock festival held in Detroit at The National Bohemian Home. It's held on Saturday June 21st and will feature (aside from us and Friends of Dennis Wilson) our T.O. pals The Speaking Tongues! A whack load of fine Michigan bands as well (just don't know the line-up yet!).
That's it for now! Check back here for new show dates, EP updates and more!
Lots of love,
Jamie
GOOD NIGHT DESDEMONA (GOOD MORNING JULIET)
by Ann-Marie MacDonald
March 26-29, April 1-5, 2009
Swashbuckling comedy!
A university professor suddenly finds herself embroiled in the worlds of William Shakespeare’s Othello and Romeo & Juliet – and caught up in a chaos she could never have imagined. This hilarious and energetic play combines Shakespeare’s verse with modern prose. The ludicrous antics of classic characters lead to a modern classic comedy!
Click Here for Ticket Purchase
THE MAN OF MODE
by George Etherege
February 26-March 1, March 4-8, 2009
Lavishly witty.
In the realm of pleasure, leisure and extravagance, Dorimant is engaged in the reckless pursuit of sex and society. With the help of trusted friends and servants, he manipulates his way into hearts and beds. A play that ridicules the nature of excess and contains the greatest comic fop of all Restoration comedy – Sir Fopling Flutter.
Click Here for Ticket Purchase
WIDOWS
by Ariel Dorfman
in collaboration with Tony Kushner
January 29-February 1, Feb. 4-8, 2009
Powerful and poetic drama.
A faceless body appears on the banks of a river in a war-torn village. A group of women, endlessly awaiting the return of their husbands, sons, and fathers, are anxious to claim him as her own missing loved one. But the occupying Army captain is not about to allow it. A political story of resistance, resilience and retribution, Widows shows the power of individual courage in extraordinary circumstances.
Audience advisory: This play contains strong language and mature content.
Click Here for Ticket Purchase
A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
by Agatha Christie
November 20-23, 26-30, 2008
A Miss Marple mystery.
On the morning of Friday the 13th, the villagers of Chipping Cleghorn awake to find the announcement of a murder about to happen. But is it a prank, or will a real murder take place? In this classic Agatha Christie “whodunit”, not everyone is who they seem to be. But the indomitable and ever-popular Miss Marple is on hand to unravel the mystery.
Click Here for Ticket Purchase
DON JUAN ON TRIAL
by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
October 23-26, 29-31, November 1-2, 2008
Spellbinding dark comedy.
Has the time come for the legendary Don Juan to meet his end? His former conquests have hatched a plot to force him into marriage, or face the Bastille. But will they succeed? In this stirring account into the heart and soul of Don Juan, the lover discovers something he had never expected: the frailty of love.
Click Here for Ticket Purchase
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by William Shakespeare
September 18-21, 24-28, 2008
Classic passion.When a man is sentenced to death for adultery, only two things can save him: his sister’s chastity and a corrupt politician. A story of blurred morality and remarkable humanity, Shakespeare’s poignant and timelessly comic tale is one of his most unpredictable works.
Click Here for Ticket Purchase
University Players 50th Anniversary Season 2008-2009 Schedule
http://www.uwindsor.ca/universityplayers
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by William Shakespeare
September 18-21, 24-28, 2008
Classic passion.
When a man is sentenced to death for adultery, only two things can save him: his sister’s chastity and a corrupt politician. A story of blurred morality and remarkable humanity, Shakespeare’s poignant and timelessly comic tale is one of his most unpredictable works.
DON JUAN ON TRIAL
by Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt
October 23-26, 29-31, November 1-2, 2008
Spellbinding dark comedy.
Has the time come for the legendary Don Juan to meet his end? His former conquests have hatched a plot to force him into marriage, or face the Bastille. But will they succeed? In this stirring account into the heart and soul of Don Juan, the lover discovers something he had never expected: the frailty of love.
A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
by Agatha Christie
November 20-23, 26-30, 2008
A Miss Marple mystery.
On the morning of Friday the 13th, the villagers of Chipping Cleghorn awake to find the announcement of a murder about to happen. But is it a prank, or will a real murder take place? In this classic Agatha Christie “whodunit”, not everyone is who they seem to be. But the indomitable and ever-popular Miss Marple is on hand to unravel the mystery.
WIDOWS
by Ariel Dorfman
in collaboration with Tony Kushner
January 29-February 1, Feb. 4-8, 2009
Powerful and poetic drama.
A faceless body appears on the banks of a river in a war-torn village. A group of women, endlessly awaiting the return of their husbands, sons, and fathers, are anxious to claim him as her own missing loved one. But the occupying Army captain is not about to allow it. A political story of resistance, resilience and retribution, Widows shows the power of individual courage in extraordinary circumstances.
Audience advisory: This play contains strong language and mature content.
THE MAN OF MODE
by George Etherege
February 26-March 1, March 4-8, 2009
Lavishly witty.
In the realm of pleasure, leisure and extravagance, Dorimant is engaged in the reckless pursuit of sex and society. With the help of trusted friends and servants, he manipulates his way into hearts and beds. A play that ridicules the nature of excess and contains the greatest comic fop of all Restoration comedy – Sir Fopling Flutter.
GOOD NIGHT DESDEMONA (GOOD MORNING JULIET)
by Ann-Marie MacDonald
March 26-29, April 1-5, 2009
Swashbuckling comedy!
A university professor suddenly finds herself embroiled in the worlds of William Shakespeare’s Othello and Romeo & Juliet – and caught up in a chaos she could never have imagined. This hilarious and energetic play combines Shakespeare’s verse with modern prose. The ludicrous antics of classic characters lead to a modern classic comedy!
"Mission...for Murder!" Comedy Dinner Theatre - May 23, 2008
http://www.mjmcomedy.com
May 23rd at 6:30 p.m.
St. Mark's by the Lake
151 St. Mark's Street
St. Clair Beach
Another MJM Entertainment Productions Side Splitting Mystery Comedy and Dinner Show. 100% of the proceeds to benefit St. Mark's By the Lake and the tremendous outreach programs they provide. The evening promises prizes and plenty of good old fashioned belly laughs!
Tickets only $25.00
Recieved this from Elizabeth Nagy from http://www.operationherbie.com
My name is Elizabeth Nagy. I am a volunteer fundraiser (in addition to holding a full-time job).
This year, I became a member of a great organization (I know, all organizations are great, but this one is really special to me!), called Operation Herbie. This volunteer-based organization belongs to The Hospital for SickKids and has been has been raising money for the Herbie Fund for over 28 years. The group is dedicated to bringing children from all parts of the world, who are in need of life-saving or life-altering surgeries to SickKids for medical treatment. Here is the link to its website: www.operationherbie.com
I am in the process of organizing a fundraiser, for the first time in Windsor, to benefit Operation Herbie. Could you please help me promote the event and the organization by posting some info (see below) about my upcoming event on your website. I greatly appreciate your support in advance.
For your review, I have attached a copy of Operation Herbie's support letter.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Nagy
Volunteer Fundraiser, Operation Herbie Windsor
Phone: (519) 969-5498
Fax: (519) 969-0932
E-mail: ohwindsor@yahoo.ca
MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE IN WINDSOR : Local International Children's Day Celebration will Support Kids around the World
The children of Windsor and Essex County will be celebrated on International Children's Day on Sunday, June 1, 2008, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the Hungarian Cultural Centre, 790 Hanna Street (519-256-9521). A local volunteer-based group is organizing this event, for the first time, to create awareness about Operation Herbie and to raise money for the Herbie Fund at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). The group is dedicated to bringing children from all parts of the world to SickKids for medical treatment, who are selected based on their medical needs and their lack of access to specialized medical care in their home country.
The public is cordially invited to attend this first annual fundraiser. Participants will be entertained by an International Children¢s Fashion Show, Mad Science of Windsor, dancers, gymnasts, musicians, a magician, story teller and other children¢s activities.
Admission is FREE for children, adults $3. All proceeds will benefit sick children around the world.
Got this from my friend Michelle Mainwaring ;)
My website was down for a while due to a complication but MJM Entertainment's web page is back if you could put me back on your link list, that would be awesome: www.mjmcomedy.com
Thanks and I am including a synopsis of our upcoming submission for the Fringe Festival coming to Windsor.
Thanks hun, and hope you are well,
Michelle
Windsor Ontario Fringe Festival
July 18th -27th, 2008
"Type 2-A Tragic Comedy" is a sensitive, realisticportrayal of the highs and lows of bipolar disorder.The story chronicles the career of a stand up comicwho suffers from the illness. We also see how her periods of depression and mania affect herhusband and their relationship. "Type 2" is arags to riches to reality tale that pulls no punchesfrom either viewpoint. The show features there-teaming of comic genius Michelle Mainwaring, who won WODL Best Actress award for her dark, dramatic portrayal of Annie Wilkes in "Misery" and her partner in that production Jason Gale who wasnominated for best actor.Gale and Mainwaring also wrote the script, utilizing Mainwaring's original comedy, and Gale's research and personal battle with the illness. If you know or think you know someone who is bipolar, you must see this show.
* Warning-Strong language and mature content
Are you looking for tour dates in the Windsor area? Look no further as "The Roxy" is the place to PLAY! The Roxy holds over 1000 people, a HUGE stage and we would LOVE to host your event! Of course all CD Release parties are welcome :)
We are booking NOW for June, July, August and into the future! Talk to us and let's bring Windsor back to featuring the best of the best, on a stage that they deserve!
The ROXY shows are now Hosted By: SOSINCERE ENTERTAINMENT
http://www.myspace.com/sosincerecanada
or call Anthony B. at 519-979-9561/519-999-0512.
When: Everynight INCLUDING SATURDAYS (book your spot now!)
Where: THE ROXY (DOWNTOWN WINDSOR)
671 OUELLETTE AVENUE
WINDSOR, Ontario
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You can also e-mail me on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/gjkpromotions
and I will make sure Anthony gets the message and I will check you out personally ;)
http://www.gjkpromotions.com/
This is right from the Daniel Victor - Neverending White Lights blog
http://www.myspace.com/neverendingwhitelights
First things first:
OURS wsg/ NEVERENDING WHITE LIGHTS
SUN JUNE 8TH, ST. ANDREW'S HALL
DETROIT MI
7PM
Yes, we're opening for my beloved friends in Detroit.
See you there.
Now, onward.
Where have I been eh? Where is Waldo and what is he up to?
I hate April, so I mostly spent last month in hiding. Though you may have spotted me at the LCBO. I think I bought groceries once. Oh, and I saw M.I.A also, as you all know I love her. Other happenings....I ran into Tokyo Police Club in a Detroit bathroom, had a Grey's Anatomy party (15 million people heard "Distance" that night), stole a slew of cars via GTA4, and cursed myself for not buying enough new albums.
Otherwise, been finishing the Pleasure Machines album that my friend March Zo and I have been working on the past 3 years. I may have blogged about it a while ago, I'll post some music in the upcoming months when we've mixed it.
Black Ribbons? Fate could change on that. I'm having issues figuring out how I'm going to release all the new music I've been working on....as not to confuse people with new projects, etc. It's in my nature to be abundant and create a vast plethora of musical offerings for the world to soak up, alas doing so in so many different variations might shift the focus off of having a main source of output. In other words, I'm thinking now about just releasing a solo album. But we'll see.
We're discussing the next single(s)? these days, so there will be more Act 2 activity in the upcoming months, and dare I say we've even discussed the possibility of an NWL TOUR? What? Could be in fall. Time will tell if I crawl up from my basement studio and get out to you.
Stay tuned for further ramblings.
I leave you now to be with your mothers.
xo~d.v
SoSincere Entertainment is currently looking for music artists and groups of various genres.
**Signed or unsigned**.
If you have a following of more than 30, then we are looking for you.
We have a venue location for you in Windsor, Ontario.
Their will also be models for your next music video, Cd cover, and photoshoots at every event.
So, if you are looking for more exposure then we are the ones that you want to contact.
Looking for the serious and talented only.
Contact us at SOSINCERE.ENTERTAINMENT@HOTMAIL.COM
with "Music" in the subject line
For more info and consideration.
**Unsigned artists will be placed into consideration for an event signing contract for future shows.
Some will be considered for exposure to labels.**
The Windsor Star article on SoSincere Entertainment Canada
http://www.canada.com/windsorstar/features/thescene/story.html?id=f11fe64d-b028-462c-9f58-bc213dde464c&k=49281
