Monday, January 27, 2014

WEA Seeks Nominees & Applicants For 2014 Arts Awards & Grants Until March 7, 2014



The WEAs are coming. Windsor Endowment for the Arts is looking for creative individuals and organizations to participate in its awards and grants program – known as The WEAs. With four awards of merit and nine monetary grants totaling $18,000 to be presented this spring, the process begins Monday January 27, 2014 and closes on Friday March 7, 2014. Forms, instructions, a list of previous recipients, and other relevant information can be found on WEA’s website at www.wea-arts.com.


Individual grants of $2,000 will be disbursed to winning grant applicants from eight separate categories including community, literary, performing and visual arts. In addition, the Elizabeth Havelock Grant, established to honour a mid-career artist, will be awarded 2,000. Four awards of merit will be presented honouring nominated leaders in visual, literary, performing and community arts.


 
Since its launch in 2010, WEA’s Awards and Grants program has honoured and funded a diverse range of homegrown talent from Windsor and Essex County including the following:


  • Broken City Lab Artist Collective
  • Local artist: Shirley Williams
  • Local musician : Crissi Cochrane
  • Local writer: Vanessa Shields
  • John Morris Russell, former Musical Director of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra
  • Lenora Langs, internationally recognized poet
  • Performing artist: Chris Rabideau
  • Media City Film Festival
  • Nancy Johns Gallery & Framing


Award and grant recipients will be announced at The WEAs Ceremony to be held on
May 8, 2014.




by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

Monday, January 20, 2014

"Five Pillars of Food Safety" Event Jan 26 & 27, 2014



LEARN THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR FOOD AND HOW YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR FAMILY!


World renowned scientist and author of the bestseller 'Corrupt to the Core, 'Dr. Shiv Chopra' will be speaking in Windsor/Essex on January 26 & 27. His reason for this visit is to expose five dangerous food production practices in Canada, and to show us ways we can lessen their damaging health effects.


'GMO Free Windsor/Essex' is excited to announce they're bringing Dr. Chopra, and his "Five Pillars of Food Safety" to our area.


There will be 3 presentations: Sunday, Jan 26 at the Unifor Hall at 1855 Turner Rd. from 2 - 4pm, Monday, Jan 27 at Coopers Hawk Vineyards, 1425 Iler Rd, Harrow from 1 - 3pm, and again on Monday the 27th at The Caboto Club, Parent at Tecumseh from 7 - 9pm.
Dr. Chopra, a scientist with Health Canada for 25 years, became more and more disillusioned with the influence big industry was gaining over the offices he worked for. He will expose food production practices approved here in Canada, which for reasons of public health (and animal welfare) are banned in all of Europe.


This is an interactive afternoon/evening. There will be a lengthy period after the talk(s) for your questions and opinions, and there will be take home literature to help you implement ideas for a healthier future.


There is no fee for attendance, but donations are welcome to help cover costs, and continue this message until 'healthy' changes are made at the highest levels.


To register for a specific venue, https://www.facebook.com/GMOFreeWindsorEssex or
For more information, email:  gmofreewindsor@yahoo.ca






by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Winter Bites Week January 13 to January 19, 2014



Winter is here and that means Winter Bites Restaurant Week is back!



During Winter Bites Restaurant Week, January 13 to January 19, 2014, diners can visit participating restaurants and indulge in a 3-course meal for only $10 or $15 for lunch or $25 or $35 for dinner. Each restaurant will offer a unique Winter Bites menu where diners can select from a variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts.



“Winter Bites Restaurant week is a highly anticipated event and this year we have more restaurants participating than ever before,” explains Adriano Ciotoli, co-owner of WindsorEats Culinary Guide. “Many restaurants that participate create new items specifically for the week and place them on the Winter Bites menu. It’s the perfect time to try a new eatery or just revisit your favourite restaurant.”



Over 30 restaurants are participating including Honey Badger Bistro, El Patron Taqueatery, Foia Ristorante, The Gourmet Emporium, Rosa’s Italian Restaurant and more. 
Eat and Win!



This year diners can pick up a Winter Bites Restaurant Week passport at participating restaurants and eat to win. Visit 3 participating restaurant during Winter Bites Restaurant Week, order from the Winter Bites menu and receive a stamp on the Winter Bites passport. 



Collect 3 stamps and submit your passport to any participating restaurant for a chance to win some great prizes!



Diners can pick up can pick up a Winter Bites Passport at participating restaurants starting the first week of January or download a passport at www.winterbites.ca
A complete listing of participating restaurants and menus can be found at www.winterbites.ca 



Reservations are recommended to ensure a seating upon your arrival. The meals are per person and do not include beverages, taxes or tip.






by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine