37 DAYS UNTIL ANNUAL ART CRAWL
The Third Annual Art Crawl will run 3 days (July 18-20) largely in the very walkable Open Air footprint. This year it’s bigger, longer, and even better, with something for everyone and true to our Arts’ definition: 
All Saturday and Sunday Art Crawls, Music, Artist Appearances, and contests are FREE 
—AND we are kicking it off on Friday night at Hotel STRY at 6PM.
The hotel will have an Art Crawl Social on July 19, from 6 to 9 PM. Featuring an art exhibit by the “Artists of Colour” and a performance from the band “Trading Places.” Every guest will enjoy a specially crafted “Matisse” themed beverage. Additional food and beverages are available for sale.
Tickets can be purchased at this link fpr $20: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/
—Art Amherstburg Society
OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO!
The kids are growing up. Another school year is quickly coming to an end, and River Bookshop is the place to find all your gifts! Stop in this weekend and let us help you pick out a great gift for a great teacher, or the perfect present for the graduate in your life.
Books make great gifts, but we also have a large selection of greeting cards, stickers, tote bags, bookmarks, temporary tattoos, and so much more. Did you know we have an online store? Click here to shop online!
FATHER'S DAY SUNDAY STORY TIME AT 11AM
This week's Story Time guest is familiar to CKBG listeners! On-air personality Terence Morris will join us at 11AM on Sunday, June 15th, to share some amusing stories with our little readers.
Rain or shine, the story must go on! Meet us in the streets in front of the bookshop OR the Art Alley when the sun is out—OR, if it's raining, we will see you in the Children's Nook. Every day is a perfect day for a story, and we love reading. See you Sunday!
RIBS & RAGTIME: SAT. JUNE 14TH FROM 4PM-8PM
Join us at this outdoor event at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum for a chicken dinner and an evening of dancing. You won’t want to miss it! Dancing, silent auction, and fellowship await you!
Tickets are $60 each. Click here to purchase tickets online. Or, please contact the museum at 519-736-5433 and someone will be happy to assist you. Please join us for this celebration!
Where: Amherstburg Freedom Museum, 277 King Street, Amherstburg
FORT MALDEN MEDIEVAL FAIRE
Come one, come all to the Fort Malden Medieval Faire, held at the famous Fort Malden grounds in Amherstburg. Experience the tail end of the Renaissance era with pirates, redcoats, and cannons abound. Gates open at 10AM Saturday, June 14th, and Sunday, June 15th, and close at 7PM.
The Faire is an unforgettable event that you won’t want to miss. Experience the magic of the Renaissance and create memories that will last a lifetime. Click here for more information.
What a great Father's Day gift! Children 9 and under are free!
EVELYN'S SWEET TREATS FOR GRADUATES
Sweeten the celebration! Graduations, recitals, and all the end-of-year moments deserve something unforgettable! Celebrate your shining stars with personalized treats and custom candy gifts made just for them. Candy Bouquets, Custom Platters, Personalized Candy Kabobs and more!
Stop by to order your custom gifts today, or try our online store!
Last weekend we tested out the NEW HITW Patio (coming soon). Our big fluffy pillows brightened up the space, adding the perfect amount of comfiness for Sunday Story Time. Our outdoor Story Time readings are so much fun!
So much to see and do in Amherstburg!
We hope to see you downtown this weekend.
The River Bookshop Team