ART ALLEY - ANOTHER REASON TO VISIT AMHERSTBURG
When Colleen and Richard Peddie purchased 67 Richmond (River Bookshop) and 248 Ramsay (The Panetteria building) they also inherited a very small alley. Long a lover of art alleys, they commissioned graffiti artists David Creed and Derkz to paint 3 murals.
In September 2023, they teamed up with alley neighbours Dan Gemus and Bethany D’Alimonte, and volunteers from the Gibson Gallery, to launch Amherstburg’s first Art Crawl starting in Art Alley.
SAVE THE DATE: MEET THE ARTIST JULY 19TH
At noon on July 19, starting at Hotel STRY, three new murals will be officially unveiled in Art Alley, bringing the total art installations to 23. Meet the artists and hear their story:
- Dennis and Dylan White: “A Canadian Perspective”
- Jermaine Baylis: “Voices of the North”
- Kevin Burdick: “Art is the Answer”
KIDS ART CONTEST, WINNERS REVEAL
You will also see work from future artists around the county when we unveil the winning submissions of “The Kids Art Contest.”
The noon Art Crawl will kick off two busy days of artists, music, and dance in Amherstburg’s downtown core.
Amherstburg is quickly becoming known for its art scene. Want to learn about art installations around town? Go to https://www.artamherstburg.ca and take a self-guided tour.
—Art Amherstburg Society
SAVE THE DATE: FIRST EVER READ-A-THON
Sunday, July 13th, River Bookshop is hosting their FIRST EVER Read-a-thon & Stuffie Social to promote reading and the arts in our community.
Mark your calendar, pick out the perfect book, and bring your favourite stuffie to read with! This is an ALL AGES EVENT. Also featuring appearances from local authors throughout the day: stay tuned for our list of authors!
Join us any time between 10AM and 2PM at River Bookshop, and then choose a spot—our reading nook, outside in our Art Alley, or upstairs in the Hole in the Wall—for some quiet reading time. And remember your sunscreen and water bottles!
RUNAWAYS FARM STORY TIME
Our friends from The Runaways Farm will be joining us for Story Time this Sunday, July 6th at 11AM. Calling all animal lovers! Who wants to talk about their favourite pets and animal friends?
Our guests will be sharing amusing animal-themed story books. Plus, we will learn all about the things The Runaways Farm does in our community. See you Sunday!
HOLE IN THE WALL PATIO: JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER
Patio season has officially arrived at Hole in the Wall. You might have noticed something new in front of River Bookshop. Not so secret anymore! The HITW Patio is officially ready for summer.
Oysters, anytime you crave them, now available on both our dinner and late-night menus. Join us for cocktails, shareable plates, and summer nights done right.
PATIO OPEN FOR EARLY BIRDS 4PM
Our plates are made to share, best enjoyed with YOUR people and a glass of wine on the patio. Walk up to the patio, or click here to make a reservation upstairs.
Try the HOLE IN THE WALL this weekend, and enjoy the best of what Richmond Street has to offer.
River Bookshop's Read-a-thon & Stuffie Social is not just for kids. Bring the whole family, or leave the family at home and come alone! Whatever makes you happy. We are expecting local talent! There will be appearances by local authors. More details to follow in next week's Buzz newsletter.
So much to see and do in Amherstburg!
We hope to see you downtown this weekend.
The River Bookshop Team