Valentine's Day is Friday, February 14th, and we've got plans for you. Join us for P.A. Day Friday Story Time at 11AM, and get your tickets to see the WSO perform at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum at 7PM (more details below). Last but not least, the Canadian Tax Break ends after Saturday the 15th. Saturday is your last chance for NO TAX on books, puzzles, and Jellycat plushies. Shop online or visit us before it's too late.
It was a packed house Tuesday Night at our Launch Party for local author Elly Blake's new book The Forest King's Daughter.
CALLING ALL ROMANTASY FANS. Elly is the New York Times bestselling author of the Frostblood Saga. Her new book, The Forest King's Daughter, is the first in the new Thirstwood series.
Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black, The Forest King's Daughter is an enemies-to-forbidden-lovers romance. Books are available at River Bookshop. Shop online or in-store.
Thanks to everyone who came out for this great event!
VALENTINE'S DAY STORY TIME: P.A. DAY FRIDAY
We will be sharing stories of love and kindness together on Friday, February 14th for Valentine's Day, which is also a P.A. DAY. Join us for a Story Time reading that is sure to fill your heart.
+ SUNDAY STORY TIME DOUBLE FEATURE: Sunday 11AM & 2PM
On Sunday, February 16th, join Darrie-Ann for our usual weekly Story Time at 11AM, PLUS return at 2PM when The Students of Black Joy from Amherstburg Public School join us for a special Black History Month Reading.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH AT 7PM
The Windsor Symphony Orchestra celebrates Black composers, performing Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Four Novelettes. He was a British composer of mixed-race heritage, a descendant of an African-American soldier. A late 19th Century Romantic powerhouse, Coleridge-Taylor wrote in the style of Dvorák. Adolphus Hailstork’s work, Sonata da Chiesa (Church Sonata), represents his African, Native-American, and European roots. Geoffrey Larson, conductor.
Doors open at 6PM: Amherstburg Freedom Museum, 277 King Street.
Tickets are still available. Click here to get yours and enjoy a night of music with loved ones.
PROGRAM
- Adolphus Hailstork: Sonata da Chiesa
- Coleridge-Taylor: Four Novelettes
- Concert Sponsor: Richard and Colleen Peddie
SAVE THE DATE: JULY 18-20
LIVE IN AMHERSTBURG? - STICK AROUND!
LIVE IN THE COUNTY? - COME AND VISIT!
Joining other very popular events like the Uncommon Festival, Ribfest, and Cars Gone Crazy, Amherstburg’s Art Crawl is quickly becoming a major attraction for residents and visitors alike.
Started in 2023 as a one day pop up it has now become a weekend long event that celebrates the arts: music, dance, literature, and art. Completely funded by community—leading companies like EverJonge Homes, Hotel STRY, the Dan Gemus Team, Sobeys, Amherstburg GM, the River Town Times, and CKBG 107.9—it doesn’t cost tax payers a thing.
Here’s a top line of what to look for:
- Friday, July 18 - Art Crawl social, Hotel STRY
- Saturday, July 19 - unveiling 4 new murals in Art Alley, Art Crawl Unleashed, Bishop Boys big band concert, and meet local authors
- Sunday, July 20 - Docents tour of Navy Yard Park statues, Junior Art Crawl in Art Alley, Windsor Symphony Brass Quintet, and meet local authors
Over the next few months we will have lots more to tell you. Follow the River Town Times and 107.9 to learn more details.
—Art Amherstburg Society… a group of volunteers who love the arts
Last Sunday, we had some furry friends join us for Story Time. Special thank you to Dr. Beth Cozens for being our reader. We can't wait to see our Story Time families again this Sunday for our DOUBLE FEATURE Story Time at 11AM and 2PM.
So much to see and do in Amherstburg!
We hope to see you downtown this weekend.
The River Bookshop Team