Monthly Archives: July 2010

Concert: Tribal Gallery presents Brenna MacCrimmon & Friends, Sat Sep 18

Saturday September 18, 2010 at 8 pm, $10. The Tribal Gallery presents an evening of Turkish and Balkan music with Brenna MacCrimmon, Jayne Brown, Sophia Grigoriadis and Louise Wrazen.  Jayne Brown and Sophia Grigoriadis are members of Maza Meze, Toronto’s spirited … Continue reading

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Concert: Trio Arjento, jazz, Fri Sep 17

Friday September 17 at 8 pm $5. A concert with Trio Arjento at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street.  Marcy Hull vocals, Jennifer Lockman piano, Tom Shea guitar, playing their own songs plus some jazz and blues, with guest Dan Beausoleil.  One of our favourite … Continue reading

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Concert: Choir Deets (Mike Trebilcock, Jay Burr), Sat July 3

Saturday July 3 at 8 pm, $10, a rare concert appearance by Choir Deets — a.k.a Mike Trebilcock (acoustic guitar, ukulele, harmonica, kazoo, bootboard) and Jay Burr (tuba), celebrating Mississippi John Hurt’s birthday! Choir Deets is the old-timey alter-ego of Mike … Continue reading

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Literary Artshare: Crime Night, Wed Sep 15

Wednesday September 15 at 7:30 pm – It’s Crime Night at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Hamilton. This month’s Arts Hamilton Literary Artshare features readings by Crime Writers of Canada authors in the Hamilton and Niagara area: Cathy Astolfo “Victim”, Jean Rae Baxter “A Twist of … Continue reading

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Concert: Yitka & The Elements, Sun Sep 12, 2 pm

Sunday September 12 at 2 pm. $5.  Concert by Yitka and The Elements, with Yitka Karlik (vocals and guitar), Ramondo Ray Poirier (bass), Sandi Stirling (keyboards), playing original songs with a Mediterranean folk feel, and some covers.  Sandi Stirling also plays her … Continue reading

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Cowboy Nite with Riders of the Western Stage, Fri July 2

Howdy folks! Grab your cowboy hat and mosey on down to Artword Artbar Friday July 2 at 8 pm for an evening with Riders of the Western Stage — Bud Wilkinson “Shorty Bud” (guitar and vocals), Ken Hammond “Kowboy Ken” … Continue reading

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Concert: Jazz with Emily Kemp, Sat Sep 11

Saturday September 11 at 8 pm, $5. A jazz concert with vocalist Emily Kemp’s quintet “Em and Them”: Emily Kemp on vocals, Chris Bruder on piano/keys, Jordan Snider on drums, Tom Altobelli on upright bass and bass, and Scott McIntosh on guitar. … Continue reading

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Art Crawl: Meiko Ando and Odradek improvising trio, Fri Sept 10

Friday Sep 10, 9:30 to10:30 during Art Crawl Odradek trio of improvising multi-instrumentalists. Post-crawl performance, 11:00 pm: Meiko Ando and Odradek trio, in an improvised collaboration, celebrating the launch of the print set “Odradek” (on exhibit in the gallery) along … Continue reading

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Art Crawl, Commedia dell’Arte puppets, Fri Sep 10

Friday September 10 (Art Crawl). Studio Babette presents Pulcinella, il Cameriere (Pulcinella, the Waiter), a fun-filled puppet play using hand puppets inspired by the Commedia dell’Arte. Join Pulcinella as he attempts to impress Pantalone, in order to get closer to … Continue reading

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World-beat jam session & open mic, Wed Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10

NEW this fall! World-beat Music jam sessions & open mic,  second Wednesday of the month: Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10 at 8 pm, no cover. Hosted from October on by Rawle Skeete. Call 905-543-8512 for more information.

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Concert: Boudreau-Booth-Carter-Nolan, Sat Sep 4

Saturday September 4 at 8 pm $5. Four solo acoustic singer/songwriters together on stage:  Joe Boudreau,  Teal Booth, Adam Carter, and special guest Rachel Nolan (harpist), organized by Joe. “The plan would be for us all to perform acoustically, playing our very different … Continue reading

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Concert: Peter Tigchelaar & band, Fri Sep 3

Friday September 3 at 8 pm, $9. A concert by Peter Tigchelaar, with a trio of friends including Brielle Goheen on violin and Andrew Tigchelaar on bass. Peter, on guitars, mandolin and uke, will be performing songs from his new album … Continue reading

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Music: Ken & Ron’s kitchen party country jam, Sept, 2, 9, 16, 23

Most Thursdays at Artword Artbar Ken & Ron’s kitchen party, from 7:30 pm  to 11 or so. Pickin’ and singin’ with Ken Steffler, guitar and Ron Weihs, fiddle. Come on down and bring your ax. No cover. Thur Sept 2, 9, … Continue reading

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OPEN MIC Artshare, Wed Sep 1, Sep 29, Oct 6

NEW this fall! OPEN MIC on the first Wednesday of the month, hosted by Artword Artbar, part of our Arts Hamilton Artshare Wednesdays. Fall dates are Sept. 1, Oct 6, at 8 pm, no cover. **Special extra Open Mic on Sept 29 … Continue reading

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Concert: The Plain Steel, & friends, Sat Aug 28

Saturday August 28 at 8 pm, $5. The Plain Steel  — rocker Ross Lizotte teams up with Caroline Olsen on viola and Shawn MacDonald on drums to create a new sound — folk music on overdrive. We’re delighted to have … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, spoken word w. Klyde Broox, Aug 27, Sep 24

“PoeMagic”, spoken word event every 4th Friday at 8 pm, pwyc, hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox. Friday August 27 at 8 pm, NEO-DUB night with special guests Sam Klass and D-Lishus. Friday September 24 at 8 pm, more NEO_DUB … Continue reading

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Closed Tuesdays (Jul 27-Aug 31 summer hours)

Artword Artbar will be closed on Tuesdays in the summer from Jul 27 to Aug 31. Back open on Tuesdays at noon Sept 7, 2010. We have no events booked on Sundays in August, so we will be closed all … Continue reading

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“Behind the Kiln”, collaborative improvisations, dance, music, visuals, Sat July 24

Saturday July 24 at 8 pm. $5. “Behind the Kiln”, an evening of improvisations between dancers, musicians and artists. Collaborators include dancers Tanis MacArthur, Laura Kappel, Anne Milne,  musicians Eugene Martynec on laptops, Brian Ropcean on percussion, Orange McFarland on standup bass, Ron … Continue reading

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Arts Hamilton Literary Artshare, Wed July 21, Wed Aug 18

Third Wednesday of month at 7:30 pm at Artword Artbar: Arts Hamilton Literary Artshare evenings, hosted by poet James Deahl, and the Arts Hamilton Literary Committee. Wednesday, July 21  –  featured reader  John B. Lee. Also reading: Becky D. Alexander, James Deahl, … Continue reading

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Meeting: Green Drinks, Tues July 20, 5:30

Tuesday July 20 at 5:30 pm: Hamilton, Ontario Green Drinks meets at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St.  Kick back and enjoy a cool one at this month’s Green Drinks where people concerned with the environment gather to enjoy the company … Continue reading

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Concert: Kori Pop, w. Hobson’s Choice, Sat July 17

Saturday July 17 at 8 pm, at Artword Artbar, $10. Kori Pop is back at Artword, with her new cd and guests Hobson’s Choice . Kori has been working for the past while on her new CD €œFrom the Outskirts€. http://www.koripop.com/ Hobson’s … Continue reading

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Concert: Spark Society & La Bella Union, Fri July 16

Friday July 16, at 8 pm, $5. Spark Society, with guests La Bella Union. Spark Society, “indie post-punk folk”  play some original compositions. Ruth-Anne: keys, bass, vocals, trombone; Byron: vocals, keys, bass, drums; Casey: drums, vocals, guitar; Hilary: harp, vocals; Bonnie: vocals, mandolin, … Continue reading

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Concert: A Touch of Klez, Thurs July 15

Thursday July 15 at 8 pm, $10, back at Artword Artbar again —  Hamilton’s own Klezmer band A Touch of Klez, bringing you the high-energy sound of Eastern European Jewish and gypsy music. “Jordy Abraham – accordion; Bubbles Price – violin; Cookie Black – saxophone; … Continue reading

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Fringe Festival, special hours, pre- & post-show, Jul 15-25

Welcome, Fringers! For ten days from Thursday July 15 to Sunday July 25, Artword Artbar has special hours for the Fringe  — we’ll open daily from noon to midnight, during the run of the Hamilton Fringe  Festival, the 11-day unjuried … Continue reading

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Gallery: “Arcangles” Holly Briesmaster & Janice Jackson, July 2-Aug 2

July 2 to August 1, 2010: €œArcangles€ Holly Briesmaster and Janice Jackson, a two-person collaborative exhibition of fans and constructions that explores the arc form. Friday July 9, artists present 7-10 pm for James North Art Crawl Sunday July 18, 2-5 pm, reception … Continue reading

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Artword Artbar & The Infringement Festival, various thru July 8-18

The Infringement Festival,  Hamilton, runs from July 8 to 18, at various venues (including This Ain’t Hollywood, Artword Artbar,  The Blue Angel & The Intolerant Gallery). The Infringement Festival, 2010 Hamilton . “Infringement” events at Artword include: Saturday July 10 at 3:00 … Continue reading

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Blues Weekend at Artword Artbar, July 9 & 10

Blues around our door all weekend at Artword Artbar: Friday July 9 during Art Crawl:  9:30 pm, The John M Crawford Blues Band: John Crawford, Jose Batista, Kerry Nash, Michel Leon, Joe Rebernik and Bob Letzer performing Rock and Blues all … Continue reading

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Ladiest of Ladies #2 sing newest new songs, Thurs July 8

Thursday July 8 at 8 pm, $5, the Ladiest of Ladies sing again at Artword Artbar, in an evening of experimental song (watch out!). Sarah Good and Annie Shaw (pictured right in southernsouls video), try strange new beautiful things. www.myspace.com/secretannieshawsongs  Joining in:   … Continue reading

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Music: Artshare: Ken & Ron’s kitchen party, Wed July 7 & 14, Thur July 22 & 29

Ken & Ron take over two Arts Hamilton Artshare evenings on Wed July 7 and Wed July 14, from 7:30 for an open jam of folk and country music.  (Because we have concerts on Thurs July 8 and Thur July 15.) Back … Continue reading

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