Hamilton Fringe, “New Talent”: August 16 – 24
Brian Morton’s original play “New Talent” to premiere at the 2008 Hamilton Fringe Festival
The first day of Hamilton’s Plastimet Recycling Plant fire in July 1997, a young woman makes a choice that will haunt her for the rest of her life…
NEW TALENT is a powerful drama taking its audience on an authentic journey into the sordid underbelly of a Hamilton, Ontario that few of us will ever see or know about. The world premiere of Brian Morton’s newest play is a vivid exploration of the all too real netherworld of prostitution, and addiction that sadly really does exist in our city. In the end, the play is also a voyage of self-discovery that ultimately offers a message of hope, forgiveness and redemption… More »
Robert Carley, Paintings and Poetry at Chaz Bistro: reception Aug 15
You are invited to
A Summer Evening of Amazing Contemporary Art, Music and Select Wines, at the Chaz Bistro.
Dynamic abstract explorations of artist Robert Carley in acrylic & oils.
After the successful July 18th launch of The Hamilton Contemporary Art Series on King William Street – Chaz Bistro is pleased to announce the Art show Sparrows Watching Over Mother Earth ~ series II, with new works of the artist. More »
Hamilton Fringe, “Misha”: Aug 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24
Black Box Fire presents Misha, by Adam Pettle at the Hamilton Fringe
On August 16, 2008 the new community theatre company on the block, Black Box Fire will open its first ever entry at the Hamilton Fringe Festival, Misha. This hilarious and heartwarming play by Canadian playwright Adam Pettle will run in Venue 3 at the Downtown Arts Centre from August 16th to 24th. More »
you me gallery, Alex Gorodskoy & Chris White: opening Aug 8
TAKIN’ RESPONSIBILIITY: bargain bin meets honesty.
ALEX GORODSKOY and CHRIS WHITEďż˝ bring the marginalized back into focus!
Aug 8 – 24,
Opening Reception Friday, Aug 8, 7-10 pmďż˝ (Art Crawl)
with root beer, & appetizers from Wild Orchid.
gallery hours: wed-sun, noon-five
you me gallery, 330 James St. North, (905) 523-7754ďż˝ www.youmegallery.ca More »
Sudanese Festival in Hamilton: August 15, 23
“Diversity in Diversity” starts with an opening night and extends to feature Sudanese culture. This includes cultural dance, spiritualities and rituals, music and theater. Some cultural activists and popular culture specialists are invited to deliver lectures and speeches. More »
Hamilton Fringe, “Goodbye Mary Pie”: August 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24
We cordially invite you to attend a new play by a local playwright entitled Goodbye Mary Pie.
“Warm and comfortable and always good with ice cream,” says David Roberts when he remembers his old flame Mary Pie. Will the letter he receives years later, after marrying Mary?s good friend, be so sweet? For the retired actor and playwright, being good with the ladies is finally catching up with him. More »
Tango Academy Cruise: August 23
Scenic Sunset Dinner Dance Cruise 2008
(Dance until midnight at the dock after the cruise)
Reservation : 905-523-4498 until August 22
Starting point:
Hamilton Waterfront
47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8K4
Date : August 23, 2008. 5.30pm-9pm Ticket : $50
e-mail us your choice of dinner from Vegetarian or non Vegetarian More »
Carnegie Gallery, August exhibition: opening August 1
The Carnegie Gallery, 10 King St. W DUNDAS ON L9H 1T7
TWO NEW EXHIBITIONS, AUGUST 1-31 ST
OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY AUGUST 1ST 7- 9:30 PM
NORTH GALLERY
Wendy Feldberg and Karen Goetzinger and Carmella Karjio Rother
Un-clothing and Un-covering: revealing art in Textiles
SOUTH GALLERY
Gordon Leverton
Shapes of the City- Paintings
AGH International Film and Video Festival 10: August 7
The Art Gallery of Hamilton’s International Film and Video Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary with two screenings representing excellence, innovation and diversity in international short film and video on Thursday, August 7 at 9:15 pm and 11:20 pm. This festival is an outdoor event under the stars in the Art Gallery of Hamilton‘s Irving Zucker Sculpture Garden, 123 King Street West, downtown Hamilton. Following the 9:15 pm screening, the Bell Canada Award and the AGH Shorts Award will be presented. More »
Sabawoon Bazaar, Hamilton Art & Craft Market: Saturdays, June 28 to August 30
Every Saturday this summer on the waterfront. Meet Moo Wah from the Karen people and watch her weave a satchel ($12); talk to Lance Darren Cole about the ancient art of Venetian bookbinding and sing and dance with the Columbian jewellery makers and artists. Meet your community at the Sabawoon (sab-a-woon) Bazaar. There’s someone new to meet every week and original arts and crafts to discover.
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM More »
Brott Festival, “Mahler Symphony No. 2″: August 21
Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection”
Leslie Fagan, soprano; Marcia Swanston, mezzo; Arcady Singers, Brott Festival Choir
Barbara Croall, composer & performer
Mahler’s awe-inspiring “Resurrection” Symphony with its sublime lyricism and choral passages brings the 21st Brott Music Festival to a thrilling and transcendent conclusion. The evening opens with the world premiere of Barbara Croall’s Dagwaagin (Ojibway for “It Is Autumn”), the first of the Canadian Four Seasons, which the Festival is commissioning from Canadian composers.
McIntyre Theatre (Mohawk College), 135 Fennell Ave. W. (at West 5th), Hamilton
Thursday, August 21, 7:30 p.m.
$25 | $20 seniors | $10 students
Brott Festival, “High Tea with Giampiero Sobrino”: August 17
High Tea with Giampiero Sobrino, clarinet
The great Italian clarinet virtuoso plays two of the most beloved concerti written for his instrument – Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A, K. 622 and the jazzy Copland Clarinet Concerto. Barber’s haunting Adagio for Strings completes the program. Traditional tea served at intermission.
St. John’s Anglican Church, 272 Wilson St. E., Ancaster
Sunday, August 17, 3 p.m.
$40 | $35 seniors | $20 students
Brott Festival, “Siren Songs”: August 15
World Jazz: Siren Songs of the Mediterranean, Maria Antonakos, singer
Antonakos and her band evoke the mystique of the ancient cities of Greece, Italy and Spain, through such favorites such as Besame Mucho, Lascia Ch’io Pianga and songs from her own CD, Mystras. Royal Botanical Gardens (outdoors)
680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington
Friday, August 15, 7:30 p.m.
$25 | $20 seniors | $10 students
Brott Festival, “Klezmania”: August 12
Klezmania!
Kleztory Klezmer Band
Award-winning ensemble Kleztory has delighted audiences from Central Park to Paris with its upbeat, fast-paced and uplifting music inspired by nomadic Jewish musicians of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Adas Israel Synagogue, 125 Cline Ave. S., Hamilton
Tuesday, August 12, 7:30 p.m.
$30 | $25 seniors | $10 students
Brott Festival, “Four Seasons x 3″: August 6
Four Seasons x 3
Lindsay Deutsch, violin
A sensuous musical interplay in which Vivaldi’s virtuosic baroque concerti, the Four Seasons, share the program with Astor Piazzolla’s stunning tango-inspired Four Seasons of Buenos Aires and Spring from fiddler Mark O’Connor’s Appalachian-flavored American Seasons. St. John’s Anglican Church, 272 Wilson St. E., Ancaster
Wednesday, August 6, 7:30 p.m.
$25 | $20 seniors | $10 students
Brott Festival, “Jeans ‘n Classics”: August 1
Jeans ‘n Classics – The Music of Queen
The Brott Festival “will rock you” when revival band Jeans ‘n Classics joins the NAO for a rock extravaganza celebrating the greatest hits of the legendary band Queen. It’s not every day you hear classics like Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust or Under Pressure accompanied by a choir (the Jeans ‘n Classics Symphonic Chorus, Mark Payne, music director) and live symphony orchestra.
McIntyre Theatre (Mohawk College), 135 Fennell Ave. W. (at West 5th), Hamilton
Friday, August 1, 7:30 p.m.
$25 | $20 seniors | $10 students
Makers’ Market ’08: Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16, Sep 20, Oct 18
MAKER’S MARKET: Third Saturday of every month
June 21, July 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 18, 2008: 10 am to 3 pm
Join us on the historic grounds of Christ’s Church Cathedral on James St. North for our monthly Makers’ Market!
Featuring UNIQUE items: • local art, pottery, photography, jewellery & fashion • vintage antiques, furniture, collectables, books & vinyl • local, organic and delicious farm-fresh foods The Makers’ Market also features: • free tours of the Cathedral • free walking tours of historic James North • entertainment, music and buskers throughout the Market
Makers’ Market 252 James St. N. Hamilton, ON L8R 2L3 P: 905.529.2323
