***The University of Windsor will alleviate parking issues on campus with the construction of a seven-level parking garage and a two-storey Innovation Centre on Wyandotte St. W. The Innovation Centre will be the new home of Campus Community Police, Parking Services, a café with a courtyard, and possibly a bank, with offices for innovators on the second floor. The new facility is set to open in the summer of 2013.***The best gift to get is quality time spent with loved ones. Why not see a show? There are lots of holiday performances to take in this weekend, includingÂ
' Cinderella: The Unauthorized Panto, Disney Live! at the WFCU Centre, Little Women at
in Kingsville, the Windsor Dance eXperience Inc. performance of The Christmas Attic at the Capitol Theatre, students from the St. Clair College performing arts department in Christmas Ahoy, and a Dessert Comedy Theatre at
.***The best place to decompress is Rino’s After Work Party. Head to the pub every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. for an early start to your weekend with live music and drink specials, including $5 pints and glasses of wine. Their new full menu will also be available! Tonight’s musical guest is Kelly.***Gamers unite at the Green Bean Cafe tonight for
's Games and Grub night. A laid back gathering and the perfect opportunity to try out new games, and share the ones they love. The games begin at 6 p.m.!***Join children's author Shelley Awad at Coles in Tecumseh Mall during their midnight madness sale tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. Â Get signed copies of The Greenhouse Kids: Dan Delion's Secret, The Greenhouse Kids: Ghost Walk, and Meet The Greenhouse Kids and chat with the Windsor author about the books. For more info, call 519-979-2041.***The Couture For Cancer Gala and Fashion Show takes place tonight at
. Tickets are $15, and can be purchased at Dr. Disc. Guests can browse a variety of silent auction items, and enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a live performance by T.C'z Dance Studio, prizes, giveaways, dj'ing by Mateo Roksandic and a fashion show featuring talented local designers. All money raised will go to Transition to Betterness and the Carolina McGuire family. Doors open at 7 p.m.***Live music in Windsor tonight includes
,
,
, andÂ
at the Coach and Horses, Tim McDonald and Wayne Durant at Caldwell’s Grant in Amherstburg,Â
withÂ
at Phog,
at Mick's Irish Pub, and the
, featuring some of Windsor's top bands, all vying for a spot on the Canadian Music Week roster in March of 2o12.***You can make your own "fascinator" at the Back Room Gallery tomorrow. Look delicious and flirty for the holidays with the hottest fashion trend. The workshop runs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. but you must book ahead by emailing chrisfordjewellery@gmail.com (seating is limited, no drop-ins please). The cost is only $15.00; all materials are supplied, but you must bring your own hot glue gun. The gallery is located at 4749 Wyandotte Street East, Windsor. More workshops will be offered in the new year.***
