Art at Estetica For Charity Until Jan. 10, 2015

“One Wish for a cure”

 Estetica Day Spa 40 Amy Croft Dr. Tecumseh,  Now to January 10, 2015

Rudolph? Yes, Rudolph. Paul Murray a local born international art talent has much in common with the red nosed reindeer. He has donated proceeds to cancer and discounted work for his patrons. That’s not all; he is giving away $10,000 of artwork and Santa’s for only $25, plus a gift from Estetica.

What? Art at a spa? Well this is no regular spa, and no run of the mill art. It’s one of the area’s best day spas, and the peaceful art of one of the area’s best artists. What a perfect partnership!

Paul Murray – a “Rudolph”, yes indeed.  He only shows up in Windsor at Christmas, and all of his childhood, he didn’t fit in.  Teachers couldn’t find out why he didn’t learn like the rest. Things he knew he could excel in, were kept from him at times, regular folks thought him too dumb. Paul Murray was an undiagnosed dyslexic.  Murray fought back, he drew every second he could, he studied art and the old ways things used to be when they are done by hand. He skated backwards better than anyone else in hockey, and he started his own band.  Soon, at age 11, he found a way to be in the local “Art in the Park”.  A tough thing for a shy kid that had a hard time with numbers. At age 13, he dedicated himself to his art full time, age 16, he published his first limited editions, age 31 he published his first art book “Mirrored Souls” (it sold more than 5,000 copies).

Now Paul Murray’s art has been sold in over 150 international galleries, shown in museums and won countless awards. Murray considers his biggest awards, the hundreds of thousands of dollars he has been able help raise for charities.

Murray preserves an old time culture and an intense emotional connection which he projects in every painting.

"It's a Win, Win, Win!" ,” says Kati-Jane Murray. "Customers’ wins by saving, the Cancer Society wins with money raised, and both hosts get to help their community.The event comes together perfectly; Paul Murray preserves our past, Estetica preserves the person of today, and together they are preserving the future of those in need in our community."

Estetica is open daily with extended hours until Dec 31, Closed Dec 25, & 26, Jan 1, Jan 4, 5, 6.  Visit paulmurray.com or estetica.com to learn more.

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Cowboys in Cardigans Release Second Album Dec. 19, 2014 With Charity Concert

 Local rock band Cowboys in Cardigans are poised to release their 2^nd album of 2014 on December 19, 2014 at Venue Music Hall in Windsor (255 Ouellette Ave), in a co-headlining show with local rock veterans ClassX. The band has also partnered with local musician Kenneth MacLeod, who runs a music program for youth through the Sandwich Teen Action Group. Proceeds from the show will go directly to this program, as the band plans to purchase instruments for Kenneth's music program.

 The new EP, Platypus, follows Cowboys in Cardigans' debut full length album Cockatoo, released earlier in 2014. The album was made possible due to grant funding that the band received from the city in July. Cowboys in Cardigans were one of the recipients of the City of Windsor's Arts, Culture, and Heritage Fund (ACHF) grant, and immediately went to work writing and producing the album. 

“The goal of ACHF is to foster the growth of the local arts, culture, and heritage scene in Windsor,” said Devon Pastorius, Guitarist for Cowboys in Cardigans. “We figured the best way that we could do that is by helping to give some kids the opportunity to be the next generation of musicians in this city.”

Platypus is a brand new collection of seven tracks from Cowboys in Cardigans. It will be the second album the band has released in 2014. The band returned to the studio that Cockatoo was produced at, and recorded and produced Platypus in Windsor, at SLR Studios with local sound engineer Marty Bak.

“The album is called Platypus for a number of reasons, but the main one is that it's an eclectic mix of bits and pieces, that aren't quite related but somehow come together, sort of like a Platypus,” explains Jamie Reaume, singer/songwriter for Cowboys in Cardigans. “We have some of the heaviest music we've ever written, right next to fully acoustic tracks with Jordo (the drummer) on the ukelele. It's very diverse for a seven song album, and we're very excited to get it out to people.”

 Platypus will be released on Friday, December 19^th at Venue Music Hall. The proceeds from the show and CD/Merchandise sales will go towards purchasing new instruments for local youth through Kenneth MacLeod's music program through the Sandwich Teen Action Group. Tickets (starting at $10) can be bought in advance, or at the door. The CD and special limited run T-Shirts will also be for sale. 

Check Cowboys in Cardigans Facebook page for the latest info.


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Candlelight Service To Remember Children Who Have Passed Away Takes Place December 14, 2014

Local family members bereaved by the death of a child will come together for the 6^th annual Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in remembrance of children who have died.

The Candlelight Service is part of the Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting which unites family and friends around the globe in lighting candles to honour and remember children who have died at any age from any cause.  It is also an extension of the agency’s support group for bereaved parents who have lost a child.

“For many families this is an opportunity to come together to openly mourn their child who died,” says bereavement specialist with CMHA-WECB, Colleen Campo.  “For those whose pain is new it is a safe place to come together with others who feel the same loss.” 

“It also allows those whose loved one died years ago an opportunity to remember their child in a public way.  Families are able to tell the world not to forget their child… to honour their child so that their light may always shine”.

This free event includes a service that includes the reading of the name of each deceased child, lighting of candles in honour of those who have died and a memory table that will be filled with photographs left by family and friends.

The vigil will take place on Sunday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the WFCU Centre on Mickey Renaud Way, Windsor. This year the event is being supported by Heavenly Rest Family of Catholic Cemeteries,  Remember Our Children, Tim Hortons Rose Wood and family, the Douglas family, the Osborne family, the Marentette family and the Gaudet family.

The CMHA-WECB has a vision of “mentally healthy people in a healthy society”. The bereaved parents group is part of the agency’s adult bereavement program. This program receives minimal funding and relies on community donations to operate.

 

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Santa Visits The Village Dec. 11, 2014

Don't miss the annual Santa Visits The Safety Village Open House!

On Thursday December 11 from 5 pm- 8pm, children can get their picture taken with Santa, take one of our jeeps for a spin in the Village, and then warm up with a mug of hot chocolate thanks to Tim Hortons. Kids can get crafty in Santa’s workshop, pick up a few seasonal safety tips from Elmer the Safety Elephant and Sparky the Fire Dog, and take a tour of a police car and fire truck--and much, much more.

Admission donation of only $5 per child requested, no charge for adults or children 2 and under.


All proceeds will go towards The Safety Village in support of their ongoing safety programs. Special thanks to presenting sponsor AM800 as well as program partners Windsor and Lasalle Police departments, and Windsor Fire and Rescue. For more information visit www.thesafetyvillage.com.




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