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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
