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Lots of birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations coming up. River Bookshop has that perfect gift.
April is Poetry Month, and a book of poetry is like a great bottle of wine. It's meant to be shared. We have all the latest books, the best collection of puzzles in the county, the cutest Jellycat stuffies, and so much more for that special day. Head downtown this weekend!
MARTY GERVAIS BOOK SIGNING
Join us Saturday, April 12th, at 3:30PM for a BOOK SIGNING (and possible POETRY READING in the Art Alley, weather permitting).
Marty Gervais has two amazing new books. First, The Sky Above, proclaimed one of the best books of the year in "the best Canadian poetry of 2024" by CBC Books. Second, a brand new photography book, and the river, too, just released Thursday night in Windsor. Marty's photography is incredible and complements the poets' work. It's a wonderful tribute to Windsor's South Shore.
He'd be happy to sign them for you on Saturday!
WINDSOR'S POET LAUREATE JOINING US FOR STORY TIME
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? We are so pleased to invite local poet Peter Hrastovec to join us as our Story Time reader this Sunday at 11AM.
Come join us for this Poetry Story Time and introduce your young reader to this creative and beautiful form of literature.
HOLE IN THE WALL: GRAND REOPENING
We are thrilled to announce that the grand reopening of The Hole in the Wall is on Friday, April 11, 2025. The wait is over!
A fine dining destination that has been reimagined with a bold new vision. Under the expertise of a new executive chef and our master sommelier, the restaurant is set to deliver an extraordinary gastronomic experience, blending elevated flavours with carefully curated wines, artisanal cocktails, and a focus on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. (More details below.)
Click here to book your table!
HIW CHEF TARESSA: MENU PHILOSOPHY
Chef Taressa has crafted a menu that cannot be defined within one type of cuisine. Being mindful of ingredients harvested in all four seasons is the compass to our creativity. We honour the classics of French and Italian food, like homemade pasta with fresh, seasonal ingredients, as local and organic as we can.
The Hole in the Wall is bringing a new way of dining to Amherstburg. Influenced by wholesome Sunday dinners, Chef Taressa focuses on taking our guests through an experience that evokes emotion and conversation. Similar to the seasons, our menu will both change and stay the same.
Taste the Love for Canada – Stop by Evelyn’s and Enjoy a sample of our Canadian Love Bar
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you! Our new house-made Canadian Love Chocolate Bar has been a huge success, and it's clear that people are falling in love with the rich flavours of Canada. 
We love that our bars attract customers from all over, with each purchase serving as a sign of support for Canada. Whether you're treating yourself or looking for the perfect gift, our chocolate bar is sure to impress! It's a great way to share a little piece of Canada with family and friends, no matter where they are in the world.
Thank you for supporting Canadian-made products, and we hope you enjoy this special treat as much as we do!
NEW LOCAL EXHIBIT: GIBSON GALLERY
A solo art exhibit by Deborah McAllister is on from April 10th to 27th. Opening reception Sunday, April 13th, from 1PM to 4PM, at the Gibson Gallery, located at 140 Richmond St. Amherstburg.
Representational artist Deborah McAllister is our next exhibit artist. Her work celebrates the connections between land, sky, water, and the viewer, and expresses the dynamic beauty that nature evokes.
2025 Amherstburg Art Crawl: Kids Art Contest
We are so excited to bring back this contest for the 2025 Art Crawl, showing off the creative talent of young artists in Windsor-Essex. Pick up some paint, markers, or coloured pencils and unleash your creativity!
Physical submission forms will be available for pickup at The Gibson Gallery (140 Richmond St., Amherstburg) as well as River Bookshop. Dropoffs must be returned no later than Friday, May 23rd at 4:30PM. All submission forms must be placed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked "AC KIDS ART CONTEST." Click here for more details.
Local author Lynn McLaughlin joined us last weekend at Sunday Story Time to read from her collection of children's books. Pictured above is Lynn reading to our Story Time families. Huge thank you to Lynn for stopping in to share stories with us.
So much to see and do in Amherstburg!
We hope to see you downtown this weekend.
The River Bookshop Team