Riverside (December 2018)

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December 2018

Born to Defy Gravity: Riverside’s Own Janna Desmarais Cover photo by Kirk Harris, K&M Photography

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Dear Neighbours, We warmly welcome you to another edition of Neighbours of Riverside magazine – the only community-drive publication in the neighbourhood. And for this month, we also send you kind greetings for the holiday season.

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What do the holidays mean to you and what are some of the traditions you always follow?

For many in Riverside, Christmas lights are an essential seasonal favourite. Last year, residents got to enjoy dazzling displays on the 1200 block of Matthew Brady Boulevard, the 200 block of Jefferson Boulevard, the 900 block of Glidden Avenue, the 4300 block of Pleasant Place and the 200 block of Thompson Boulevard, among the many awesome displays throughout our streets.

Like most Christmas-season traditions, they’re not as ancient as we might think.

Although the tradition can be dated back to the 16th Century, Queen Victoria’s husband, Albert, had introduced Britain to the Teutonic Tannenbaum, or Christmas tree, in 1841 and the idea spread to the modern world. U.S. President Franklin Pierce put one up at the White House in 1856 and by the 1870s, freshcut trees were being sold every season.

And an 1870s Christmas tree was the ultimate feast for the eyes. They were adorned with dozens of flame-lit candles, but while flickering flames were festive and gorgeous, they were also a fire hazard. In 1884, Thomas Edison’s consultant Edward Hibberd Johnson hooked up the very first string of electric lights, embellishing Edison’s tree with 120 red, white and blue light bulbs. The tradition was slow to catch on and very expensive at first, but by the 1930s, coloured Christmas bulbs were everywhere and were eventually added as outside décor on homes as the years progressed.

Enjoy this issue of Neighbours of Riverside.

Our cover features actress Janna Desmarais who just snagged an internship in New York off Broadway; we found out a little bit about classical music; and we’re introducing a new expert this month - Trista Anderson, a Realtor with C21 Teams & Associates.

Happy holidays.

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What Does Classical Music Mean to the Community A Q&A With the Windsor Symphony Orchestra

By Kim Cushington | Photos by Karitas Photography

Classical music gets a bad rap. Many people who have never attended a performance have already decided they don’t like classical music. Neighbours of Riverside sat down with Giancarlo Mincone, Marketing Manager of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, to learn more about classical music and what it means to the community.

What is classical music?

GM: The term "classical music" generally refers to music written for a group of musicians who play orchestral instruments: strings (such as violins and cellos), woodwinds (such as flutes and clarinets), brass (such as trumpets and French horns), and percussion (such as the timpani, or marimbas).

Will I recognize any music?

GM: You’ll probably recognize far more than you would have imagined. Many of today's popular songs, television shows, and movies use or are based on classical themes, including the “Lone Ranger” theme (Rossini's William Tell Overture), the Bugs Bunny cartoon "What's Opera, Doc?" (Wagner's Ride of the Valkyries), United Airlines television commercials (Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue), and many others.

Do I need to know the music before I attend a performance?

GM: Not at all! One of the great joys of going to a Windsor Symphony Orchestra performance is being introduced to a great piece of music you've never heard before or listening to a superb performance of a piece you haven't heard in years. Some concertgoers appreciate the performance more if they listen to a recording of the piece before the concert. Some find reading the program notes in In Tune prior to the performance enhances their enjoyment of the music. An excellent (and entertaining) way is to attend the Pre-Concert Talks with WSO Music Director Robert Franz. There is no single way to enjoy classical music and the WSO.

What is in tune?

GM: In Tune is your program guide given out at every performance.

In Tune not only shares information about the music you will hear, it is filled with stories about our patrons, supporters, community members, and musicians.

Can I bring my cell phone or camera to a WSO performance?

GM: Yes, cell phones and cameras are allowed. We encourage audience members to take photographs before and after the concert, as well as during intermission and applause. Please note, however, that no photography or recording of any kind is permitted during the performance. The WSO and Capitol Theatre require patrons turn off all cell phones, cameras, pagers, beeping watches, and other electronic devices before the performance begins. Time away from your phone can be a good thing!

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Experience the Windsor Symphony Orchestra’s 2018/2019 Season with performances including:

West Side Story in Concert, The Music of Harry Potter, Mozart’s Requiem, Gershwin Meets Steinway, and much, much more!

What do I do during intermission?

Visit windsorsymphony.com for tickets or call the Box Office at (519) 973-1238 x. 2

GM: During intermission, patrons may visit the WSO Guild’s Music Boutique in the Joy Theatre, use the hall's facilities, or enjoy beverages in the Capitol Cafe. You can even bring your drinks and snacks with you inside the Pentastar Theatre.

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What do I wear to a WSO performance?

GM: Your choice! At any given WSO performance, you will observe some concertgoers dressed up and others dressed more casually. Many patrons wear business attire or casual business attire, but we invite you to wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable.

After all, what matters most is your concert experience, not your concert attire!

Can I bring the kids?

GM: The best way to learn more about the Windsor Symphony Orchestra is to hear us perform! We have many upcoming performances this season including our Holiday Pops on December 15th and 16th, and many performances in the new year.

Visit the Box Office at the Capitol Theatre (121 University Ave. W) to speak with our staff and take home a brochure, call us at 519-973-1238, or log-on to www. windsorsymphony.com for information about performances, ticket prices, packages, and much more!

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Resident Feature

Born to Defy Gravity: Riverside’s Own Janna Desmarais

By Karen Tinsley | Photos by Kirk Harris (K&M Photography)

We’ve long suspected that when it comes to guts, generosity and true grit, there’s always been “something in the water” in Riverside.

Janna Desmarais is proof positive.

As a young girl growing up in Riverside during the 1990’s and early 2000’s, Janna Desmarais was fairly typical. The youngest of three children, she loved animals, school and sports.

“I was pretty sports-driven, but then when I was 14 my dad took me to Toronto to see a production of Beauty and the Beast, and “the theatre” opened up a whole new world for me. I’ve never forgotten that experience; I still remember it like it was yesterday.

I also vividly remember seeing The Phantom of the Opera when I was in high school, but as I mentioned, for me it was mostly all about sports back then. I certainly never thought of drama as a career path.”

For the most part, “sports” meant hockey for Janna, who went on to play for the Intermediate BB Windsor Wildcats Travel Team. On January 29, 2005, the Wildcats had shut out the Rochester Edge 6-0 in upstate New York. After the game, as the Wildcats made their way by bus to a nearby ski resort to celebrate, the jubilation of victory instantly changed to tragedy and devastation when they crashed into a tractor trailer parked on the highway shoulder. Their head coach, his 13-year old son and one of their goaltender’s moms all lost their lives.

The surviving teammates sustained varying degrees of injury; Janna’s were some of the most severe, including two broken legs and a collapsed lung. The next thing she knew, Janna was being airlifted to hospital: “My legs had been crushed and I couldn’t feel them. My first thought was, ‘I can’t play hockey anymore’.”

What followed were seven months of painful surgeries, rehab and—eventually--recovery. But, just a few weeks after the crash, “I knew I wanted to get back on the ice,” Janna recalls. And one day, in spite of her scarred legs now bolstered by titanium rods and screws, Janna did skate again.

Thirteen years later, Janna remains bonded for life with her Wildcat teammates and stays connected to hockey, coaching upand-comers. In April 2018, Janna and four other team survivors appeared on CBC News to offer their support, advice and solidarity to the Humboldt Broncos after their tragic bus crash. “It’s in my DNA, always will be,” Janna declares.

In 2008 Janna received her Psychology from the University of Windsor, then travelled to Australia, where she attended Teacher’s College.

“No question I had a wonderful experience Down Under; I still have lots of friends there. But I have to admit, teaching just didn’t “light the spark” in my heart of hearts. In 2011, I started watching YouTube videos of the Broadway play Wicked, and that did ignite something inside me.”

Wicked tells the story of two unlikely friends, Elphaba (the “Wicked Witch of the West” from the Wizard of Oz) and Galinda (“Glinda the Good Witch”), who struggle through opposite personalities, points of view, politics, a love rivalry and ultimately, Elphaba’s public fall from grace. Since its 2003 debut, Wicked has broken box office records around the world. Relatives took Janna to a Detroit production “and I was hooked in a major way!” enthuses Janna.

“Around that time, I reconnected with a girlfriend who was involved in theatre, and we started going to Windsor Light productions together.

We took my 5-year-old niece to see The Little Mermaid, then decided we wanted to volunteer; I’ve volunteered for every production since.

I started out working with props, but was then offered the opportunity to be Assistant Stage Manager, and eventually Stage Manager of last spring’s production of Singin’ in the Rain.”

Janna continues: “I know when I’ve discovered a passion. So, I applied and was accepted into the University of Windsor’s Dramatic Arts program and I’m hoping to graduate in June, 2020.” In the meantime, Janna has travelled to New York many times to feed her “Wicked addiction”. One of her experiences comprised winning an online charity auction bid to sit in the Orchestra Pit, watch a performance with a friend and meet “Elphaba” after the show.

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Resident Feature “I befriended the keyboard player who was our chaperone at that event; we kept in touch and every time I’d see or talk to him, he’d tell me about the Wicked Internship Program and encourage me to apply. I was always too nervous and didn’t think I had enough experience to even be considered, but guess what? I finally mustered up the guts to apply and I was chosen. I start in April, 2019.”

When asked what it is about Wicked that enthralls her, Janna says, “First, it’s a story that just about anyone can relate to. Second, there are two female leads, something pretty rare in theatre. And third, the music and the costumes…pure magic!” As she anticipates the big move to New York next year, Janna has another enduring passion that keeps her on her toes: her six pets. There’s Milo, a gorgeous, rambunctious Golden Retriever, Buttons, a lovable chihuahua, Oz the white Lionhead bunny, and cats Leia, Elphie (as in Elphaba) and Eerie.

“All my fur babies are rescues of one sort or another—I took in Milo for a friend who was having trouble keeping him; I adopted Buttons from The Love of Paws Rescue; Oz comes from Tiny Paws Small Animal Rescue (I call him my “foster fail” because I was only supposed to be fostering him but I fell in love and couldn’t let him go.); I call Leia another “friend intake”; Elphie and Eerie were both adopted from rescue shelters.

Janna’s compassion for animals also extends to volunteering at and donating to Love of Paws, Tiny Paws and Moggy’s Mission.

“There’s just something about them I adore!” she laughs. She and her fur babies have shared an Olde Riverside brick bungalow since 2012. “I loved my house as soon as I saw it. Having been a Riversider since age 5, it was a no brainer to buy my own home here. And lucky me, while I’m away in New York, my mom and dad, who live close by, will take care of the house and my “kids” for me. ”In the song “Defying Gravity” Elphaba sings: So, if you care to find me Look to the western sky As someone told me lately Everyone deserves the chance to fly!

No one deserves the chance to fly more than Janna, who no doubt knows these words by heart!

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Home Alone Series

Wintry Holiday Classics

By Tara Zdancewicz

Beauty and the Beast

Not often seen as a holiday classic, it may be time to add this film to your end-of-year traditions. Released in 1991 but set in 1700s France, this romantic Disney flick is suitable for the whole family to sing along with the beloved tunes. This film is perfect for a chilly Sunday afternoon, right before a big family dinner. And when you’re done, watch the 2017 live action remake to compare!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Jim Carrey served as the Grinch in 2000, and Benedict Cumberbatch is lending his voice to the mean and green character this winter. But you can kick it old school this holiday season – all the way back to 1966. At only 26 minutes long, this TV cartoon is perfect for younger kids to enjoy with their parents. Listen to the shockingly soothing voice of Boris Karloff (known best for his role as Frankenstein in the 30s and 40s) as he does double duty by voicing both the narrator and the title character.

Whether it’s the original film from 1990 or the sequel from 1992, watch a young Macaulay Culkin take on two burglars determined to outsmart the youngster. Whatever you do, don’t watch any films in the series after the second installment – unless you want to be disappointed.

Frozen

Don’t “let it go” this holiday season. Whether you’re Team Anna or Team Elsa, get ready to sing along to this one. Released in 2013, this animated film is the most recent movie on the list, but the worldwide love for this movie has already made it a classic.

After watching the film with the family, you might want to take an excursion to see the Broadway adaptation.

Elf

Another film that was turned into a Broadway musical, Elf has the perfect mix of originality and tradition for a holiday movie.

Perhaps one of the only times the kids can watch a Will Ferrell movie, you can all laugh along with James Caan’s heartfelt turn as the half-human, half-elf’s father. Candy spaghetti may have been the most popular breakfast in 2003, but make sure the kids eat a balanced breakfast the morning after watching Elf.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Every holiday season needs a little Claymation! This holiday classic makes the list simply because it is my favourite to watch during the chilly months. After this TV movie came out in 1964, my mother watched it every year before the holidays. I now do the same every year with my family.

March of the Penguins

Initially released in France, this documentary (the only one on our list) took the world by storm in 2005. The entire family can watch how families of penguins survive in Antarctica. Take note of the beautiful, snowy landscapes, and compare how Canadian winter views measure up!

It’s a Wonderful Life

Released in 1946, this classic was nominated for five Academy Awards. After 70 years, this shining inspiration shows no signs of dimming. Performing here alongside Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore, Jimmy Stewart remains a film legend, and everyone should see him in his most iconic role.

A Christmas Story

Switch on your leg lamp and put on your fluffy pink bunny suit to watch this 1984 flick set in the 1940s. In both his narration and his onscreen youth, Ralphie is the most relatable protagonist on this list.

Gremlins

Not the most obvious holiday classic, this 1984 fantasy flick is movie to watch when the younger kids are asleep, with sugar plums dancing in their heads. Gremlins definitely follows by the “spooky, not scary” rule, but it is nevertheless a fun and different type of film to watch this holiday season.

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RECIPE

Homemade Recipe Provided by Kim Cushington

Ingredients • 6 large egg yolks

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream • 2 cups milk

• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions:

Eggnog

• Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until light and creamy.

• In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cream, milk, nutmeg and salt. Stir often until mixture reaches a bare simmer.

• pinch of salt

• Add a big spoonful of the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking vigorously. Repeat, adding a big spoonful at a time, to temper the eggs.

• Ground cinnamon, for topping

• Once most of the hot milk has been added to the eggs, pour the mixture back into the saucepan on the stove.

• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Whisk constantly for just a few minutes, until the mixture is just slightly thickened. It will thicken more as it cools.

• Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.

• Pour the eggnog into a pitcher and cover with plastic wrap.

• Refrigerate until chilled. It will thicken as it cools. If you want a thinner, completely smooth consistency, you can add the entire mixture to a blender with 1 or 2 tablespoons of milk and blend until smooth.

• Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon, and fresh whipped cream, if desired.

• Store in the fridge for up to one week.

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How to Prepare Your Home for a Millennial Market

Expert Contributor

By Trista Anderson, Realtor C21 Teams & Associates Ltd., Brokerage

Millennial.

That one word used to describe an entire generation creates strong social images – whether you are one or you have raised one or you work with one. We all have our notions of what ‘those millennials’ are like: the good, bad and entitled. No matter what your opinion is, they are quickly changing the game of home buying in North America and, if you are thinking of selling a home in the next five years, they are your most likely buyer.

Almost 70% of millennials plan to buy a home in the next five years and that makes up 66% of first-time home buyers. With numbers like that, and their parents bankroll, it is important to know what they want, how they are looking and how to entice them.

Millennials, born between 1980 and 1995, have grown up with the Internet – they intensively research every purchase, join Facebook groups for peer to peer reviews, insist on every scrap of information and take longer to make a decision regarding a purchase than previous generations at that age.

Dr Jonathan White, psychologist and visiting professor at Henley Business School has been quoted as saying “You would think that having online capability would make it more and more possible for people to get information [and therefore help with decision making] but it actually exposes them to more possibilities for choice.”

The more choices, the less able they are to actually make a decision.

When it comes to home buying, millennials are relying on parental advice, the Internet and Realtors to guide them. They also are not buying homes that need work – not only can they not afford to do the work but they do not want to do it.

How can you attract the largest buying group that expects perfection and has a hard time making a decision? Millennials consider owning their own home as an important part of living “The Dream”.

Unfortunately, thanks to stagnating wages and a sharp increase in student loan debt, saving for that down payment isn't going to be easy. As a result, there isn't much cash left over after closing to make any updates millennials want, so they instead seek out homes that are fully updated and move in ready to begin with.

At the top of millennials' wish lists are updated kitchens and bathrooms, green features like solar panels (47% in this group want solar capabilities), an open floor plan, a home office, a good location, and good Internet and cell service. 72% account for good cell and Internet access as the deciding factor when choosing between homes.

Almost half of millennials would rather buy a brand-new house in order to avoid any maintenance issues that might occur early on.

Only 11% of millennials consider a home to be permanent anyway.’

When considering selling, and attracting these buyers, this is what they are looking for: repairs and upgrades completed; updated kitchens and baths (this is a must); do an energy efficiency audit and make upgrades where possible; consider solar panels and a Nesttype thermostat; upgrade older appliances; use multiple photos and virtual tours to appeal to them.

92% of Millennials have purchased their home through a Realtor and 58% of them found the home on the Internet, comparably, only 33% of Boomers found their home on the Internet – this is a real game changer when you are looking at a traditional marketing plan.

Eventually, millennials plan to sell their starter home as 68% view it as a stepping stone to the home they really want and making improvements is not part of that plan. The average homeowner keeps their home for 10 years, while the average Millennial only keeps their home for six years. This may increase overall sales activity in the future, but for now, getting them in the door and making a decision might be more important.

If you are considering selling in the near future give me a call to discuss your options and how to get the most out of your home.

Trista Anderson is a Realtor with C21 Teams & Associates. Any questions or comments may be directed to trista_anderson@live.ca or 519.567.9996.

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December EVENTS 2018 Sat., Dec. 1

Sat., Dec. 1

Fri., Dec 7

@Riverside Family Fitness, 6700 Wyandotte St. E Complimentary digital photo with Santa Claus taken by our local photographer! Refreshments and hot chocolate will be provided as well as a chance to win a free one year membership for the child's parent.

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

@Walkerville Arts Center - 1519 Wyandotte St East “The simplest way to explain our vision of HAMLET is: Shakespeare’s text plus Oliver Stone’s Wall Street plus American Psycho and you have our Hamlet,” explains Director Jeffery Bastien.

Time: Dec. 1 Cost: $25

@Olde Walkerville Theatre HE LEGENDARY DOWNCHILD BLUES BAND on their Something I've Done Tour - a benefit for Kim Kelly and the Windsor Fire Sparky's Toy Drive.

Time: 8pm Cost: $40 and up

Sat., Dec. 1

Dec. 2 – 10

Santa Claus is Coming to Riverside Family Fitness!

6th Annual PASTA N SONG

@ Riverside United Church - 881 Glidden Ave 6th Annual PASTA N SONG - bake sale, raffles, photo booth, FAMILY FUN FOR ALL. Time: 5:00 pm - 08:30 pm Call 519-948-5249 for more information Dec. 1, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15

Another Christmas Play: A Musical

@The Shadowbox Theatre - 103B - 1501 Howard Ave It's Christmas Eve at a failing resort in the Colorado mountains, home to an assortment of oddball characters beset by crises both small and smaller. Join the twisted minds that brought you The Worst Thing I Ever Did for a festive romp that combines the charm of White Christmas, the soul of Bad Santa, the manic chaos of Fawlty Towers, and the festive whimsy of Prancer for a holiday treat like none other - featuring original music by Sam Poole and some of the best actors in all of Windsor-Essex.

Time: 8 pm Cost: $20 Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame

@The Green Room Theatre - 600 E.C. Row West What makes a monster and what makes a man?

This is the central theme of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a sweeping, grand-scale musical from Disney Theatrical. Based on the 1996 Disney film and Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel, Time: Dec. 1, 7, 8 - 8pm, Dec 2, 9 – 2pm Cost: $25

Ghost Light Players Presents - Hamlet

Happy Hanukkah Thurs., Dec 6

Sarnia Sting @ Windsor Spitfires

@WFCU Centre Windsor Spitfires take on Sarnia Sting at the WFCU centre.

Time: 7:05 pm Cost: $15 and up Thurs., Dec 6

Tony Orlando & Dawn - Christmas Reunion tour

@Caesars Windsor Tony Orlando & Dawn, are performing together for a special holiday show Time: 3pm & 8pm Cost: $15 and up Dec., 7, 8, 9

Flamekeeper: A Christmas Tale

@Capitol Theatre It is a great honour to be the Flamekeeper, but only that person who presents the best gift of Christmas will be named next in line. Through the magic of dance we will use such styles as jazz, ballet, contemporary, swing and hip hop to bring you all the Christmas feels as the town eagerly presents their gifts!

Time: Dec. 7, 8 - 7 pm, Dec. 9 – 2:30pm Cost: $20 ($15 for youth 12 and under)

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band

Dec., 7, 8, 13, 14

Merry Chrsitmas 1930’s

@Capitol Theatre St. Clair Music Theatre Percormance & Entertainment Technology Students present: Merry Christmas 1930’s.

Time: Dec. 7, 8, 13, 14 – 7:30 pm, Dec. 15 – 2:00pm Cost: $20 - Adults, $10 - Students Dec. 8 & 9

Riverfront Theatre Company presents: A Christmas Peter Pan

@The Mission Theatre, Downtown Mission – 664 Victoria St. Peter Pan, unable to wait for toys to arrive on Christmas morning, has travelled to the North Pole to see Santa for himself. But disaster occurs when Peter is followed by Captain Hook! Now Santa Claus has been frozen in the North Pole and can’t deliver the presents on Christmas! Out on the frozen tundra, Santa’s Elves search for their Lost Toys. It’s going to take the help of Wendy, John and Michael, along with Tinkerbell and all the Winter Fairies, to keep Christmas safe!

Time: 6:30pm Cost: Admission & Bake sale by donation Sun., Dec. 9

WSO - Handel’s Messiah

@ St. Anne's Church - 12233 Tecumseh Rd E A WSO Christmas Tradition: Handel’s timeless classic featuring four outstanding soloists and the WSO Chorus.

Time: 7:30pm Cost: General $35, Seniors $30, Students $15

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Thurs., Dec. 13

Erie Otters @ Windsor Spitfires

@WFCU Centre Windsor Spitfires take on Erie Otters at the WFCU centre.

Time: 7:05 pm Cost: $15 and up Sat., Dec. 15

KW Titans @ Windsor Express

@WFCU Centre Windsor Express take on KW Titans at the WFCU centre.

Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $19 and up Dec. 15 & 16

WSO – Toldo Holiday Pops

@ Capital Theatre Windsor Ring in the Holidays with the WSO! Yuletide carols will be plentiful as Maestro Franz whisks audiences away to the tune of the 12 Days of Canadian Christmas. All aboard the Polar Express as music from the film transports you to the North Pole! Santa Claus joins the celebration to lead everyone in a round of singalong carols.

Time: Dec 15 - 8pm, Dec. 16 – 2pm & 8pm Cost: $14 and up Sun., Dec. 16

Saginaw Spirit @ Windsor Spitfires

@WFCU Centre Windsor Spitfires take on Saginaw Spirit at the WFCU centre.

Time: 7:05 pm Cost: $15 and up

Sun., Dec. 16

Tues., Dec.25

@Caesars Windsor The Canadian vocal super group, The Tenors, will return to The Colosseum to spread Christmas cheer on their Home for the Holidays: Christmas Classics and the Hits tour.

Time: 8pm Cost: $30and up

Wed., Dec 26

The Tenors – Christmas Classic & the Hits tour

Tues., Dec. 18

Pure Academy Christmas Show – Winter Wonderland @Chrysler Theatre The Pure Academy presents their Christmas Show: Winter Wonderland Time: 6pm Cost: $19 and up Wed., Dec. 19

Halifax Hurricanes @ Windsor Express

@WFCU Centre Windsor Express take on Halifax Hurricanes at the WFCU centre.

Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $19 and up Sun., Dec.23

Island Storm @ Windsor Express

@WFCU Centre Windsor Express takes on Island Storm at the WFCU centre.

Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $19 and up

Merry Christmas Boxing Day

Thurs., Dec.27

6th Annual Windsor Comedy Festival

@Chrysler Theatre The 6th Annual Windsor Comedy Festival has been ranked the “Best Thing to Do between Christmas and NYE” for 5 years running.

We select comedians from all over the North America to perform in the gorgeous Chrysler Theater for one night only. Dec 27. For 2018 we have a brand new feature. Comedy Roast Dinner with special guest and Burn Booth host Connor McSpadden (Los Angeles).

Time: 7:30 pm Cost: $25 and up Fri., Dec.28

London Lightning @ Windsor Express

@WFCU Centre Windsor Express takes on London Lightning at the WFCU centre.

Time: 7:00 pm Cost: $19 and up Tues., Jan 1

Happy New Years

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