2025 Jingle Jangle Christmas Show at Shadowbox Theatre!

Hi everyone! 

We are doing our Jingle Jangle Christmas Show once again. 

The Windsor Youth Centre is really in need of assistance and so we're hoping to raise a lot of money for them and fill their shelves with canned goods. Below is more about the show - which is for all ages. Hope to see you there!

 JINGLE JANGLE CHRISTMAS SHOW

A fabulous event raising money and collecting canned goods for the Windsor Youth Centre

The show features holiday musical favourites from Jon Brett, a visit from Dizzy the Snowmonkey and a very special magic and juggling show from the jolly old elf himself, SANTA!!!

After the show, Santa will twist balloons for everyone as well.

So come join us and create a memorable night out with the family while supporting a good cause.

COST: $5/person at the door (and don't forget those canned goods!)

DATE/TIME: Tuesday December 23rd, at 7pm

LOCATION: Shadowbox Theatre 1501 Howard Ave (Howard and Shepherd), Windsor, ON, Canada

*UPDATE*

Kids were wildly excited and all the families smiling ear to ear. We raised funds for The Windsor Youth Centre and dropped off a bunch of canned goods as well to fill their cupboards. 

Thanks to everyone for coming out! A special thanks to the amazing Jon Brett Music and The Shadowbox Theatre.

Highlights from the show!

💜Santa & Dizzy: https://www.nuvoentertainment.com/santa

💜Jon Brett: https://www.facebook.com/Jonbrettalloneword

💜Keep updated with WYC: Windsor Youth Centre

💜See what's playing next! Shadowbox Theatre

Don't Stop Make-Believing: Mr. Dressup Documentary Review

The Magic of Make-Believe is a documentary by Robert McCallum and was a special one-night screening event at WIFF, here in Windsor, Ontario, celebrating the life of beloved children's entertainer, Mr. Dressup.  

This one is for all the kids (especially the Canadian ones eh!) growing up who remember making toilet paper roll crafts and couldn’t wait for Mr. Dressup (Ernie Coombs) to open his colourful Tickle Trunk that was filled with treasures and would ultimately spark our imaginations for decades to come.              

There are some heart-felt interviews sputtered throughout the film, including Andrew Phung (actor/comedian), Eric McCormack  (best known on Will & Grace), Scott Thompson (from the brilliant sketch comedy series, Kids in the Hall) and countless other celebrities who recall special moments from their own lives, watching Mr. Dressup. As well, we get to hear from Ernie’s children who share fond memories of their dad from early ages, up to the final goodbye.

Not surprising, the kind, thoughtful, and welcoming character of Mr. Dressup didn’t just translate on screen, but was actually Ernie’s natural demeanor in his regular life outside of TV land. He was the kind of man who embraced everyone with an open heart. Ernie loved his family and never failed to acknowledge friends in the industry who supported him throughout his life, especially long-time pal, Fred Rogers (well-known as Mr. Rogers, another beloved TV show entertainer from the era), who jump-started Ernie's career by simply believing in him.

This iconic children’s tv program ran for almost 30 years, with more than 4000 episodes on CBC.  One of many interesting facts shared in the documentary shows quite a progressive representation in media. Mr. Dressup’s interaction with two puppets known as Casey and Finnegan were both played by Australian puppeteer, Judith Lawrence. Casey was always considered non-gendered, which made it easy for any child to identify with the character.

When remembering Ernie’s life and all the joy he brought to others, there is a level of gratitude that is unspoken from our lips but remains deeply in our hearts.  From the wise words of Ernie, “keep your crayons sharp, your sticky tape untangled, and always put the top back on your markers."

He's No Dummy: Terry Fator Performs at Caesars Windsor

On Friday, April 14th, at 8 pm, it was a packed house at Caesars Windsor as America’s Got Talent and Vegas showstopper comedic ventriloquist and singer, Terry Fator and his plethora of puppets took the stage for their “On the Road Again” tour.

Terry is known for having a lot of puppets in his show. Walter T. Airdale, is a country music sensation who forgets how many wives he has, while the sassy, Vikki, the Cougar is too hot to handle, and leave it to the Latin Lover, Fernando V. Francisco to give Ricky Martin a run for his money.

We also say “high” to Terry’s neighbour, Duggie Scott Walker, who you’ll need to have a shot every time he says DUDE.  Put on your blues suede shoes and meet Maynard Thompkins, the Elvis Impersonator, who doesn’t know a single Elvis tune and hates to be touched.  Finally, we cannot forget the lovable Winston, the Impersonating Turtle, who clearly steals the show with his impressions.  Oh and of course, there are several special guests too, but you’ll have to see the show to find out more.

Terry’s not afraid to toe the line with pushing the comedy boundaries and neither are his puppets. A lot of the material is definitely for mature audiences and for those who are wide open to commentary of the current times.  Whether the jokes have a political, religious, or sexual spin, you’ll have a ball.  The movement of “#Metoo” turns promiscuous as Vicki proclaims “Pound Me Too”, while Duggie’s “This Bud’s for you” is really about cannabis.  Don’t blame Terry though, blame his puppets – as they have minds of their own.

Overall, the show was fun to attend with my husband and a great opportunity to visit Caesars once again, after a long hiatus with the pandemic foiling a lot of our concert experiences.  A huge thanks to Steve and Donna, who graciously offered us some extra tickets they had for the show.

Performing is hard work, no matter what kind of entertainment you’re involved with, and so Terry didn’t disappoint. We laughed a lot and in the end, that’s all that matters. Terry is ridiculously talented not just as a ventriloquist but his singing chops are note-worthy too. We're sending him and his puppets lots of love as they pack up their bags and go On The Road Again. 

Visit Terry's site to learn more about him and all his puppets, and see where you can catch him next!

💜Terry Fator

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Dizzy & Mr. Purpleman will be visiting new places and meeting new people!

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