Join the Museum Windsor Museum Volunteer Group for a free talk by Ian Kennedy, author of the book On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport. In many ways, Ontario’s Chatham-Kent region is a microcosm of Canadian multiculturalism. As a terminus of the Underground Railroad, it has long been home to a large […]
Onstage Concert at the Capitol Theatre Description: The WSO’s very own concertmaster, Lillian Scheirich, brings to life a concerto by the swashbuckling 18th century composer, Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de St. Georges. Also, hear music composed by Jessie Montgomery, one of the most exciting new composers on the scene today. Her composition Shift, Change, Turn […]
The Windsor Symphony Orchestra presents a Café Concert: The Chevalier de St. Georges. Enjoy your morning coffee onstage with music and the WSO! The WSO’s very own concertmaster, Lillian Scheirich, brings to life a concerto by the swashbuckling 18th century composer, Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de St. Georges. Also, hear music composed by Jessie Montgomery, […]
AfroFest at the University of Windsor: Opening Ceremony Description: Join students at the University of Windsor Main Campus for the opening ceremony of AfroFest 2023 featuring speeches, reflections, and spoken word poetry with Bunmi Africa. Follow the University of Windsor Students’ Alliance website and social media for further details. Where: CAW Student Centre Commons, University […]
Canada South Blues Society Proudly Presents the Blackburn Brothers Description: The Canada South Blues Society proudly presents the Blackburn Brothers with special guest Tim Swaddling and a historical presentation by Elise Harding Davis. The Juno-nominated, multiple award-winning Blackburn Brothers, Underground Railroad descendants, are considered Toronto’s First Family of Blues. Tickets available at ticketscene.ca or at […]
Coalition for Justice Unity Equity Black History Month Event All Teen Students can reserve their "FREE" dinner reservation. (Casual fun) email: coalitionforjusticeunityequity@gmail.com Dates: Feb 3rd, Feb 10th, Feb 17th, Feb 24th. @7pmPasta, Dinner Roll, Beverages. After finishing up with exams, our students need a break. Free dinner and Visual Arts Show.Pop by, Bring your friends […]
WSO concertmaster, Lillian Scheirich, brings to life a concerto by the swashbuckling 18th century composer, Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de St. Georges. Jessie Montgomery’s composition Shift, Change, Turn provides a new twist on the four seasons. Jessie is one of the most exciting new composers on the scene today. Vocalist Florine Ndimubandi sings Amazing Grace and Oscar Peterson’s 1962 Hymn […]
Storytime @ River Bookshop Amherstburg Freedom Museum Board Director, Cari-Lynn Ristic, is our guest reader for this week’s Storytime, and will read a selection of titles related to the Black experience. Where: River Bookshop
Dept. of History, University of Windsor & the Essex County Black Historical Research Society presents, "Beyond Freedom - Black North American border crossers in the Emancipation Generation," with Dr. Adam Arenson, Manhattan College. Where: Performance Hall, SoCA Armouries, 37 University Ave. East
It Started With A Dream: The History of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum Amherstburg Freedom Museum Curator, Mary-Katherine Whelan, and Assistant Curator, Dr. Lorene Bridgen-Lennie, will give a presentation about the history of the Nazrey A.M.E. Church, Taylor Log Cabin, and Museum building, and their significance to Underground Railroad History and Black settlement in Canada. Where: […]
AfroFest at the University of Windsor: Winter MarketDescription: Join students at the University of Windsor Main Campus for a Winter Market featuring a plethora of goods sold by Windsor-Essex Black-owned businesses. Follow the University of Windsor Students’ Alliance (UWSA) website and social media for further details.Date: Friday, February 10th, 2023Time: 10am-2pmLocation: CAW Student Centre Commons, […]
Coalition for Justice Unity Equity Black History Month Event All Teen Students can reserve their "FREE" dinner reservation. (Casual fun) email: coalitionforjusticeunityequity@gmail.com Dates: Feb 3rd, Feb 10th, Feb 17th, Feb 24th. @7pmPasta, Dinner Roll, Beverages. After finishing up with exams, our students need a break. Free dinner and Visual Arts Show.Pop by, Bring your friends […]
