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GREEN PARTY party, election night, Mon May 2
Monday May 2 from 6 pm onwards. The Hamilton Green Party parties at Artword Artbar!! Watch election returns on our big screen. Cheer on your Green candidates.
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Jazz with “Beg To Differ”, Sat April 30
Saturday April 30 at 8 pm, $10. Jazz trio “Beg To Differ” playing blues / jazz / funk. Featuring Tim Ninehouse on piano, keyboards, vocals; Doug Sikma – guitar; Steve Foster – drums. “Beg To Differ” performs unique renditions of blues, … Continue reading
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Concert: Doug Murphy & band, Fri April 29
Friday April 29 at 8 pm, $10. A full-scale concert by guitar virtuoso Doug Murphy and his band (Kevin Christoff, bass and Giulio, drums) playing new-age progressive jazz, mostly their own compositions. We had a sampler late concert in February and … Continue reading
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Cabaret: “Talent Spill” Thurs Apr 28
Thursday April 28 at 8 pm, “Talent Spill”, a cabaret showcase of music, comedy, spoken word and theatre, hosted by singer-actor Tsholo Khalema and rap poet Kael Cruz. To find out more, contact Tsholo at colourspill@yahoo.ca
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Concert: The Plain Steel folk/rock, Sat April 23
Saturday April 23 at 8 pm, only $7 at the door. Artword Artbar rocks again with the great folk ‘n roll rock band The Plain Steel with Ross Lizotte ( guitar, lead vocal), Caroline Olsen (viola, vocal), Jay Lees (bass, … Continue reading
Green Drinks AND Theatre Tuesday, Tues Apr 19
Tuesday April 19, at 5:30, Green Drinks comes to Artword Artbar, for social evening of lively conversation about things ecological. At about 8 pm, Artword Theatre presents a 20-minute excerpt from Ronald Weihs’ clown play “The Beavers”, a comedy based on the … Continue reading
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Poetry for National Poetry Month, Sun April 17, 2 pm
Sunday April 17 at 2 pm. No cover. A special reading for National Poetry Month, hosted by James Deahl. Featured poets include: Kate Marshall Flaherty, Donna Langevin, Deborah Panko, Richard M. Grove, John B. Lee. ?
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Concert: The Acoustics, Sat April 16
Saturday, April 16, 8:00 pm at Artword Artbar, $10. The Acoustics are back for their third visit! The Acoustics are a Canadian instrumental world/roots musical ensemble from the Hamilton, Ontario area. For the past ten years, they have been cultivating … Continue reading
Concert: Tiny Bill Cody, Fri April 15
Friday April 15, at 8:30 pm $5 at door, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tiny Bill Cody‘s Spring Special Concert, with special guests Jeff Griffiths on drums and Fehn Foss. An evening of Cover Songs, Originals, Spoken Word. Eclectic Songwriter Tiny … Continue reading
Concert: Jazz with Loose Change, Thur April 14
Thursday April 14 at 8 pm, $10. An evening of jazz/pop with Loose Change Quintet: Jacqueline Peason (vocals), Barbara Simmons (vocals & keyboard), Daniel Cummings (vocals & guitar), Ryan Ethier (bass) and Barry Simmons (drums). Loose Change Quintet finds that sweet “in the pocket” … Continue reading
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OPEN MIC Wednesdays, April 13, 20, 27
OPEN MIC and music jams every Wednesday, 8 pm, no cover. We welcome all genres of music (and poetry). It’s a great chance to meet other musicians and performers, and get to know us, and vice versa. And our baby … Continue reading
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Film screening “Territories” + discussion with Jimmy Johnson, Sun Apr 10 at 8 pm
Sunday, April 10th, at 8 pm, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton, $10 or PWYC. A screening of the film “TERRITORIES” based on the documentary process of photographer Larry Towell, directed by Mary Ellen Davis (Canada 2007, 65 minutes) … Continue reading
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Concert: Steven Winnall & Allison Smith, Sat April 9
Saturday April 9 at 8 pm, $10. “Bow Tie” (Steven Winnall and Allison Smith) launch their new EP “Sequins”, acoustic/folk new songs. http://www.myspace.com/wearebowtie Opening for them are singer-songwriters Marie Avery and Amber Edgar, see “More”
Art Crawl: Ellen Irving gallery, music Amy Wark & Domenic Dinino, Fri April 8
Friday April 8. It’s Art Crawl evening on James Street North, from 7 pm to whenever. Gallery: Ellen Irving, “Exploding Furniture” — wry and witty new paintings, drawings and an installation (pic left “This is the chair starting back on anti-depressants”). … Continue reading
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Open Mic special: Dave Pomfret hosts, Wed April 6
Wednesday, April 6 at 8 pm. Singer-songwriter Dave Pomfret (who hosted Artshare evenings last year) is back for a very special occasion, hosting the Open Mic. Special guests include Dave’s great new band Fry Truck, with Mike Trebilcock and Dan Medakovic.
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Theatre Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26
Tuesdays at 8 pm, Artword Theatre hosts “Theatre Tuesdays” — readings from new plays, works-in-progress, favourite plays. Maybe short theatrical presentations, films about theatre, etc. To get involved, as a writer, reader, presenter, actor, listener… contact us: artword@artword.net Tuesday April 5: Local … Continue reading
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Tower Poetry Society reading, Sun April 3 at 2 pm
Sunday April 3 at 2 pm. Tower Poetry Society celebrates National Poetry Month with readings by its members. Readers include: John Corvese, Valerie Nielsen, Wendy Visser, Gary Kristiansen, Wilma Seville, Becky Alexander, Jeff Seffinga, Soraya Erian, Ellen Ryan and Kimberly … Continue reading
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Tribal Gallery presents “A Magical Night of Belly Dance”, Sat April 2
Saturday April 2, 2011 at 8 pm, $15 advance/ $18 at door. The Tribal Gallery presents “A Magical Night of Belly Dance”, featuring “The Girls on Foot” dance company who specialize in Mid-Eastern dance styles. Performers include: dancers Yvonne Felix, … Continue reading
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Concert: Rob Szabo, Friday April 1
Friday April 1 at 8 pm, $10. Singer-songwriter Rob Szabo plays a solo concert (guitar and vocals) at Artword Artbar to celebrate the release of his self-titled 5th album. This concert is part of his cross Canada spring CD release … Continue reading
OPEN MIC and Jam, Ukulele-Fest Special, Wed Mar 30
Our OPEN MIC and music jam Wednesday March 30, 8 pm, no cover, is a Uke-Fest Special. Hosted by ukulele maestro Peter Tigchelaar, with guest Cecil Howell of Uke the Planet. Bring your ukulele! Borrow one from us! Learn how … Continue reading
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Concert: Red-hot Bluegrass w. Randal Hill & Friends, Sat March 26
Saturday March 26 at 8 pm, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street. Tickets $15. An evening of dynamite bluegrass music with mandolinist and vocalist Randal Hill. On guitar and vocals, the rock-steady Johnny Frame. John McNaughton will provide the deep foundation, acoustic bass … Continue reading
PoeMagic, spoken word w. Klyde Broox, Fri Mar 25, Apr 22, May 20
“PoeMagic”, spoken word event hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox, usually fourth Friday of the month at 8 pm, pwyc. Friday March 25; Friday April 22; Friday May 20 (NOTE this is a week earlier on the third Fri) “Steeped in oral … Continue reading
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Concert: Jazz with Chris Platt, Thur March 24
Thursday March 24 at 8 pm $5. Concert of contemporary jazz with the Chris Platt Assemblage: Chris Platt, guitar; Mike DeiCont, bass; Lee Famelos, drums; Ryan Cassidy, tenor sax; Carissa Kimbell, vocals.
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Theatre Tuesdays March 22, 29
Most Tuesdays at 8 pm, Artword Theatre hosts “Theatre Tuesdays”, with readings of new plays and/or works-in-progress, readings of favourite plays we like, short theatrical presentations, films about theatre, etc. To get involved, as a writer, reader, presenter, actor, listener… … Continue reading
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Concert: Ashley Condon & Ria Mae, Saturday March 19
Saturday March 19 at 8 pm, $10. Ashley Condon and Ria Mae, two wonderful singer-songwriters from Halifax on tour. Ashley tours in support of her debut album Come In From The Cold, which is nominated for a 2011 ECMA for … Continue reading
Concert: Ken Steffler & Ronald Weihs, Fri March 18
Friday March 18 at 8 pm $5. At last, a formal concert by Artword Artbar stalwarts Ken Steffler, the “Busted Busker” (guitar, vocals), and Ronald Weihs, aka “Ron the Fiddler” (guitar, fiddle, vocals). Photo left by Alex Zafer from last spring’s Busker Crawl.
Fundraiser for gritLIT Festival, Tues March 15, 7:30
Tuesday March 15 at 7:30, at Artword Artbar: The Ides of gritLIT 2011 Fundraiser. Tickets $10 at the door. Come celebrate the Ides of March with the gritLIT Festival organizers! Join us for an evening of poetry, music, food and … Continue reading
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Concert: Monique Barry & band plus Kim Koren, Sat March 12
Saturday March 12 at 8 pm, $10. Concert by singer-songwriter Monique Barry and her band — Marc Meriläinen on guitar, James McEleney on bass and Ambrose Pottie on drums. Special guest: Hamilton’s own wonderful singer-songwriter Kim Koren, rounding out the evening! Well … Continue reading
Art Crawl art exhibits: Janice Peshke & Judith Sandiford, Fri Mar 11
Friday March 11, James North Art Crawl, art exhibits at Artword Gallery. Janice Peshke, handmade jewelry exhibition by the well-known Hamilton jewelry maker and instructor, in the installation gallery. Judith Sandiford, a few selections from her large-scale paintings and drawings … Continue reading
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SPECIAL CONCERT Art Crawl: Lake of Stew, old-time string band from Montreal, Fri Mar 11
SPECIAL! Friday March 11, during the James North Art Crawl, a special concert by Lake of Stew, a six-piece acoustic string band from Montreal on tour with a new CD. No cover, but we will be passing the hat through … Continue reading
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Behind the Kiln, multi-media performance, Thur Mar 10, Apr 7
Behind the Kiln, thrilling and unpredictable evenings of real-time collaborations between dancers, musicians and visual artists. Hosted by dancer Tanis MacArthur and video jammer Judith Sandiford. Due to popular demand these are now monthly, second Thursday (day before Art Crawl). Thursday … Continue reading
NEW EVENT: Fundraiser for Haiti Medical Relief: “Hemingway’s Hot Havana”, Sun Mar 6
NEWS: Sunday March 6 at 2:30 pm. A special performance of “Hemingway’s Hot Havana“, a bold rousing adventure tale brought to life by actor, director and master storyteller Brian Gordon Sinclair. The play offers rare insight into the life and … Continue reading
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Concert: “Sgt Revolver” Beatles night, Sat Mar 5
Saturday March 5 at 8 pm, $5: Stringbenders band (John Kneeland guitar, Owen Mahoney bass, Gary Mahoney drums) anchor an evening of Beatles songs “Sergeant Revolver“, featuring songs from Sgt Pepper and Revolver albums not often played. On March 5 … Continue reading
Concert: Jazz with Brandon Clarke Trio, Friday March 4
Friday March 4, at 8 pm, $5, at Artword Artbar. A jazz concert with Brandon Clarke Trio: Robert Chapman – guitar, Mark Ballyk – drums, Brandon Clarke – bass. Artword Artbar is delighted to be filling the place with jazz, … Continue reading
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Music: Ken & Ron’s Kitchen Party, Thur Mar 3 at 8 pm
Thursday, March 3 at 8 pm, no cover. Ken Steffler, guitarist/singer and Ron Weihs, fiddler, host a country jam, Ken & Ron’s Kitchen Party, old-time, country, folk, and vintage singer-songwriter. All welcome.
Concert: Jazz with Trio Arjento, Sat Feb 26
Saturday Feb 26 at 8 pm $10. A concert with Trio Arjento at Artword Artbar. Marcy Hull vocals, Jennifer Lockman piano, Tom Shea guitar, playing their own songs plus some jazz and blues. One of our favourite groups. “Their soulful, fragile, exploratory sound mixes jazz, … Continue reading
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Concert: Doug Murphy, Fri Feb 25 at 10 pm
Friday February 25 at 10 pm (following Klyde Broox’s PoeMagic), live music by Doug Murphy and his band Coda.
Alt Music Night w. Tom Dusome, Thur Feb 24, Thur Mar 17, Thur Apr 21
Thursday Feb 24 at 8 pm, pwyc. An evening of alt music organized by Tom Dusome. Featuring (Red Creek Parallel) Steve Disher and Marina, The Human Race (Adam Carter & Rachel Nolan), Tom Dusome. Thursday March 17 at 8 pm, … Continue reading
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Theatre Tuesdays, Feb 22, Mar 1, 8 at 8 pm
Most Tuesdays at 8 pm, Artword Theatre hosts “Theatre Tuesdays”, with readings of new plays and/or works-in-progress, readings of favourite plays we like, short theatrical presentations, films about theatre, etc. To get involved, as a writer, reader, presenter, actor, listener… … Continue reading
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Tribal Gallery presents Neeraj Prem, sitar, Sat Feb 19
Saturday February 19 at 8 pm, $10 advance, $15 door. The Tribal Gallery presents a special concert of East Indian music, with Neeraj Prem on sitar and vocals, and a tabla player. Musically the evening will be mystical and supernatural through the … Continue reading
Concert: The Dharlings, Fri Feb 18
Friday Feb 18 at 8 pm $10. The Dharlings from Port Dover (Duane Rutter, Cindy Dell, Amy Wark and LeeAnne Wesseling). A dynamite line-up of multi-instrumentalists (guitar, bass, piano, percussion, fiddle) playing originals, select folky covers and lots of harmonies. … Continue reading
Concert: Jazz trio “Beg To Differ” Thurs Feb 17
Thursday February 17 ay 8 pm, $5. Jazz trio “Beg To Differ” playing blues / jazz / funk. Featuring Tim Ninehouse on piano, keyboards, vocals; Doug Sikma – guitar; Steve Foster – drums. “Beg To Differ” performs unique renditions of blues, … Continue reading
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OPEN MIC Wednesdays, Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23
OPEN MIC and music jams every Wednesday, 8 pm, no cover. We welcome all genres of music (and poetry). It’s a great chance to meet other musicians and performers, and get to know us, and vice versa. You can try … Continue reading
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Tribal Gallery presents Brenna MacCrimmon & Friends, Turkish & Balkan music, Sat Feb 12
Saturday February 12, 2011, at 8 pm, $10 advance, $15 at door. The Tribal Gallery presents an evening of Turkish and Balkan music with Brenna MacCrimmon, Jayne Brown, Sophia Grigoriadis and Louise Wrazen. Back again after their thrilling concert in … Continue reading
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Art Crawl: vintage clothes, photos & music, Fri Feb 11
Friday February 11 from 7 pm to midnight, James North Art Crawl at Artword Artbar. Gallery: Andrea Liss *The Art of the Dress* is a vintage clothing installation of Canadian, American and European fashions, on exhibit (and for sale) at … Continue reading
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Behind the Kiln #4: Smoky Romance multi-media performance, Thur Feb 10
Thursday February 10 at 8 pm, pwyc. Behind the Kiln #4, an evening of improvised dance, music and visuals. This one takes as its jumping-off point (could mean that literally, you never know with dancers) “Smoky Romance of the Femme … Continue reading
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Concert: Kori Pop, Matthew de Zoete, The Key Frames, Sat Feb 5
Saturday February 5, 8 pm, $10, at Artword Artbar. A night of folk, roots, and pop music, featuring three diverse but complementary acts: Kori Pop, Matthew de Zoete, and The Key Frames. KORI POP is a “little bit Joni Mitchell, … Continue reading
Hip-hop/folk with Random Recipe, Fri Feb 4
Friday February 4, 2011, in concert at Artword Artbar 15 Colbourne St. Hamilton– Random Recipe, a dynamic hiphop-folk-minimalist band from Montreal on tour with their new CD “Fold It! Mold It!” The band: Frannie Holder (vocalist, chiquita guitarra), Fab (Fabrizia … Continue reading
Concert: Jazz with Emily Kemp, Thursday Feb 3
Thursday Feb 3 at 7:30 pm, $5 at Artword Artbar. 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 … Continue reading
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Krasnogorsk – gypsy music, Sun Jan 30, 3:30 pm
LATE BREAKING NEWS: Sunday January 30 at 3:30 pm $10. The wild and wonderful Russian gypsy sound of Krasnogorsk with Jacques Mindreau on violin and vocals and Corey Hinchey on baritone ukulele, on tour from the Maritimes. We’ll have a gypsy party and push … Continue reading
The Tribal Gallery presents George Sawa in concert Sat Jan 29
Saturday January 29, 2011, at 8 pm, $10 adv, $12 at door, at Artword Artbar 15 Colbourne St. The Tribal Gallery presents a special concert with the renowned Egyptian musician George Sawa, virtuoso master of the qanun (Egyptian psaltery). He … Continue reading
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Music/film performance by Heavenly Creatures, Fri Jan 28 at 10 pm
Friday January 28, at 10 pm (following “PoeMagic”), a multi-media extravaganza by Heavenly Creatures, featuring live music performed to silent films. Host and instigator is Matthew Van Allen, filmmaker, film buff, and musician. Details of the films and the other … Continue reading
PoeMagic, spoken word w. Klyde Broox, Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25
“PoeMagic”, spoken word event hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox, fourth Friday a month at 8 pm, pwyc. 2011 dates Friday, January 28; Friday, February 25. “Steeped in oral traditions, Broox’s gesture-enabled, dance and song-oriented, performances are consistently pitched to … Continue reading
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Cabaret “Talent Spill”, Thurs Jan 27, March 31
Thursday January 27 at 8 pm, “Talent Spill”, a cabaret showcase of music, comedy, spoken word and other stuff, hosted by singer-actor Tsholo Khalema. To find out more, contact Tsholo at colourspill@yahoo.ca Next one: Thursday March 31 at 8 pm … Continue reading
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Concert WPBE: Jazz with a twist, Sat Jan 22
Saturday January 22, 2011, at 8:30, $5. In concert, WPBE (The Worst Pop Band Ever) — “The Worst Pop Band Ever sets out to twist and bend both jazz originals and pop covers, straddling genres and butting heads with expectation.” … Continue reading
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Concert: Tribal Gallery presents Michael Pickett, Fri Jan 21
Friday January 21, 2011 at 8 pm, $10 advance, $12 at the door, at Artword Artbar. The Tribal Gallery presents the renowned bluesman Michael Pickett with his solo show UNPLUGGED/ NO BORDERS, back at Artword Artbar. Compelling, brilliant, unique! An … Continue reading
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Ken & Ron’s Kitchen Party, Thursday Jan 20
Thursday January 20, 2011, at 8 pm Ken and Ron’s Kitchen Party, a country music jam. Featuring Ken and Silvano on guitar. No cover.
OPEN MIC Wednesdays, Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9…
OPEN MIC and music jams every Wednesday, starting January 19, 2011, 8 pm, no cover. We welcome all genres of music (and poetry). It’s a great chance to meet other musicians and performers, and get to know us, and vice … Continue reading
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Theatre: “Draft Dodger”, 5-part radio play, Tues Jan 18 – Feb 15
Artword Artbar’s Theatre Tuesdays launches January 18, 2011, with a project written by Ray Rivers and directed by Julian Nicholson — a five-part radio play “Draft Dodger“, in five 40-minute installments, each Tuesday Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 4 and … Continue reading
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Tower Poetry launch, Sun Jan 16 at 2 pm
Sunday Jan 16 at 2 pm, at Artword Artbar, launch of the Winter edition 2010-2011 edition of Tower Poetry (Vol 59 #2), with readings by the contributors. The Tower Poetry Society, founded in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 1951, is one … Continue reading
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Concert: Peter Tigchelaar & band, Sat Jan 15
Saturday January 15, 2011 at 8 pm, $9, at Artword Artbar. A concert by Peter Tigchelaar, and friends. Peter, on guitars, mandolin and uke, will be performing songs from his new album “Gracious Window ” along with some new material … Continue reading
2011 opening event: James North Art Crawl, Fri Jan 14
Artword Artbar opens its 2011 season on Friday Jan 14, from 7 pm onwards, with the James North Art Crawl Gallery: Part Two of the Ferreira exhibit: Roger Ferreira, paintings of Hamilton, and Kareem Ferreira, paintings and sculpture of steel-drum … Continue reading
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Classical Café with Feu Noire, Sun Dec 12 at 2 pm
Sunday December 12 at 2 pm $10. Classical Café at Artword Artbar (15 Colbourne Street) — Feu Noire String Quartet — Tanya Charles, violin; Suhashini Arulanandam, violin; Amanda Penner, viola; Jennifer Moersch, cello — classical chamber music. They will be playing Beethoven … Continue reading
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Concert: Jordan John & The Blues Angels, Sat Dec 11 (a Tribal Gallery presentation)
Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 8 pm at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne. Back at Artword! The Tribal Gallery presents a special concert with Jordan John and the Blues Angels. The young and very talented Jordan John on guitar and vocals, … Continue reading
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James North Art Crawl, Fri Dec 10
Friday December 10, from 7 pm onwards, the James North Art Crawl Gallery: Roger Ferreira, paintings of Hamilton, and Kareem Ferreira, paintings and sculpture of steel-drum players. Kareem Ferreira is a 4th year student at McMaster in the Fine Art Department. He was … Continue reading
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Jeff Seffinga Book Launch and Tsholo Khalema Cabaret, Thur Dec 9, 7 pm
Thursday December 9 starting around 7 pm at Artword Artbar. Hamilton author Jeff Seffinga launches his new book, All We Like Cats, a collection of poems in which the poet uses the cat as symbol and/or metaphor to explore the … Continue reading
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World-beat jam session & open mic, Wed Dec 8
NEW this fall! World-beat Music jam sessions & open mic, second Wednesday of the month: Dec 8 at 8 pm, no cover. Hosted by Emma Rush and Rawle Skeete. Call 905-543-8512 for more information.
Green Drinks “HoHo Holiday Party”, Tues Dec 7
Tuesday December 7 starting around 6:00 until 11:30 pm at Artword Artbar. 15 Colbourne St. Hamilton (off James St. N). GREEN DRINKS CHRISTMAS/ HO HO HOLIDAY PARTY. “Join us at the 5th Annual Green Drinks Christmas/Holiday Party! It’s the most fun that we eco-citizens … Continue reading
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Concert: JP Riemens, solo, Sat Dec 4, 8 pm
Saturday December 4 at 8 pm, $10. JP Riemens – singer songwriter in concert (guitars / vocals). Accomplished songsmith JP Riemens performs songs from his newest release -“Dirty Sunset” and favorites from his previous 8 CD’s. JP Riemens and the Artword … Continue reading
Concert: Tiny Bill’s Holiday Special, Fri Dec 3, 8:30 pm
Friday December 3, at 8:30 pm $5 at door, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tiny Bill Cody brings you “Ttiny Bill’s Holiday Special” — another night of irreverent cover tunes, off colour stories, and bemusedly original songs from hamilton’s tallest … Continue reading
Country music: Stan Simpson & Ken Hammond, Sat Nov 27 9:30pm
Saturday November 27 at 9:30 pm (after the play “Hamilton Bus Stop”), cover $5. Country duo Stan Simpson and Ken Hammond (vocals and guitars) bring you some good ol’ country harmony. They’ve been playing together for the past 15 years. One … Continue reading
“Behind The Kiln #3” Dance, music, visual collaborations Nov 25 9:30
Thursday November 25 at 9:30, “Behind the Kiln” #3, an evening of real-time collaborations between dancers, musicians and artists. (Photos by D.Delgado July24 session.) Collaborators so far include dancers Tanis MacArthur, Anne Milne, musicians Orange McFarland (standup bass), Jennifer Lockman (piano), Tom Shea … Continue reading
Science Ninja Big Ten band, Sat Nov 20 at 9:30 pm
Saturday November 20 at 9:30 pm, at Artword Artbar, no cover. Slight change of plans. We promised you the cast reunion concert of the music (composer Chris Cracknell, performed by the Science Ninja Big Ten band) — from Village Theatre Waterdown production of “Trafford … Continue reading
Theatre: Sky Gilbert’s “Hamilton Bus Stop”, Nov 18-21, 25-28
“Hamilton Bus Stop“, a new play written and directed by Sky Gilbert, will be performed at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton for a two-week run Nov 18 to 28. Tickets at the bar or reserve 905-543-8512. The one-act play is a real … Continue reading
Concert & book launch, Emma Rush and Paul Headrick, Tues Nov 16
Tuesday November 16 at 8 pm, $10, at Artword Artbar. An evening of music and literature featuring popular Canadian author Paul Headrick and renowned classical guitarist Emma Rush. Headrick will be reading “Fernando Sor in Paris” from his new collection … Continue reading
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Book Launch: Charlene Diehl, Tues Nov 16, 5 pm
Tuesday November 16 at 5-7 pm: Signature Editions presents a reading by Charlene Diehl from her new memoir “Out of Grief, Singing” — an achingly beautiful account of how a woman comes to terms with the loss of her newborn. … Continue reading
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Concert: Melissa Bel, Brydan Smith & Rob Szabo, Sat Nov 13
Saturday November 13 at 8 pm, $10. A concert with three solo singer/songwriters: Melissa Bel (“Melissa Bel€™s voice is rich, smoky, impassioned and powerful, a rarity in the present-day pop world. When the 20-year-old sings of young love and heartbreak, you … Continue reading
Art Crawl, gallery Ellen Irving, music Trio Arjento, Fri Nov 12
James North Art Crawl, Friday Nov 12 from 7 pm to whenever. In the Gallery, 7-10 pm: a new painting series by Ellen Irving about words with same sound and different meanings. In the Bar: 7:30 to 9:00 music TBA 9:30 … Continue reading
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Music / Poetry: Peter Tigchelaar / John Terpstra, Thur Nov 11
Thursday November 11 at 8 pm, $9. “Shootout”, a lively evening of poetry and music with Peter Tigchelaar (guitar, mandolin, ukelele and vocals), John Terpstra (poetry).
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Free public reading of original musical, Mon Nov 8, 8 pm
LATE BREAKING NEWS: A special event on Monday November 8 at 8 pm, presented by Theatre Aquarius at Artword Artbar. A free public reading of a new musical play, Central Park Tango by Robert Gontier and Nicky Phillips. Director Luke … Continue reading
Writers at Artword: Carol Malyon & Andreas Gripp, Sun Nov 7 at 2 pm
Sunday November 7 at 2 pm. An afternoon of writers at Artword Artbar. Featured readers: Carol Malyon, Andreas Gripp also reading: Mick Burrs, Ellen S. Jaffe, Julie McNeill, Kent Bowman Host: James Deahl
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Concert: Tia McGraff & her band, Sat Nov 6
Saturday November 6 at 8 pm, $10, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. A concert with roots Americana songstress from Port Dover, Tia McGraff, on tour with her new CD release “Diversity” which just received a Hamilton Music Awards nomination for best … Continue reading
Concert: Tribal Gallery presents Michael Pickett, Nov 5
Friday November 5, 2010 at 8 pm $10. The Tribal Gallery the presents renowned bluesman Michael Pickett with his solo show UNPLUGGED/ NO BORDERS, back at Artword Artbar. Compelling, brilliant, unique! An eclectic, captivating storyteller a la Delta Blues, Country, Americana, … Continue reading
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Concert: The Petit Fours “Devil’s Night”, Sat Oct 30, 9:30 pm
The Petit Fours are pleased as punch to announce a very retro Devils Night concert Saturday October 30 at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street in Hamilton. Doors open early, concert starts at 9:30 pm, and will feature a colossal amount of … Continue reading
Concert: Nicole Christian & Alfie Smith, Fri Oct 29, 10 pm
Friday October 29, at 10 pm, $8. A special late concert by two wonderful blues guitarists/songwriters, Nicole Christian and Alfie Smith, with solo sets and a combined one. Part of a tour in SW Ontario. Nicole is launching a new CD “Run Rabbit … Continue reading
PoeMagic, spoken word w. Klyde Broox, October 29, Nov 26
“PoeMagic”, spoken word event hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox, one Friday a month at 8 pm, pwyc: Friday, October 29 at 8 pm, guests TBA Friday November 26 at 9:30 pm (after “Hamilton Bus Stop” performance”, guests TBA next one Friday January 28, 2011 See … Continue reading
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Book Launch: Road Work Ahead, Sun Oct 24, 4 pm
Sunday October 24 at 4 pm, book launch of “Road Work Ahead”, an anthology of poetry and images edited by Frances Ward. Contributors are: Ross Belot, Dick Capling, Elizabeth Corey, James Deahl, Linda Frank, Lin Geary, Marilyn Gear Pilling, Adam Getty, John … Continue reading
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Concert: Emma Rush & friends, classical guitar, Oct 24, 2 pm
Sunday October 24, at 2 pm, $10, Emma Rush and Friends, an afternoon of music for concert guitar — showcasing the guitar as a solo instrument and in collaboration with the violin and flute. The program includes works by Granados, … Continue reading
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Concert: The Book of Gnomes, electroacoustic concert, Sat Oct 23
Saturday October 23 at 8 pm, $8, a rare Hamilton concert by The Book of Gnomes. The group is electroacoustic collaboration between Nick Zubeck (guitars, lapsteel, FX — Barzin, Polmo Polpo, Great Lake Swimmers), James Castle (bass, loops — Elkton Hills, Phil Stabile, … Continue reading
Concert: Fish & Bird folk band, Friday Oct 22
Friday October 22 at 8 pm, tickets $10, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street. A special concert by Fish & Bird, one of the most exciting folk bands — from Victoria BC, on tour in Ontario — virtuosic multi-instrumentalist Adam … Continue reading
Concert: Songs from Latin America with Lil & Ruben, Thurs Oct 21
Thursday October 21 at 7:30 pm, $5, at Artword Artbar. Lil America Acevedo and Ruben Parra perform songs of La Nueva Cancion and other Latin American music. Lil America Acevedo was born in San Salvador, El Salvador. At the age … Continue reading
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Green Drinks gathering, Tues Oct 19
Tuesday October 19 starting around 5:00-5:30 Green Drinks meets at Artword Artbar. Guest Speaker at 6 pm from the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club. Green Drinks is a monthly gathering with new people showing up all the time. Bring a friend and … Continue reading
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Concert: Red-hot Bluegrass with Randal Hill, Sat Oct 16
Saturday October 16 at 8 pm, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street. Tickets $15. An evening of dynamite bluegrass music with mandolinist and vocalist Randal Hill. On guitar and vocals, the rock-steady Johnny Frame. John McNaughton will provide the deep … Continue reading
Jazz Concert: Brian Browne Duo, Fri Oct 15
Friday October 15 at 8 pm, $10. Brian Browne Duo – An evening with jazz piano and upright bass. Please join us for a rare Hamilton appearance by Canadian jazz pianist extraordinaire, Brian Browne, accompanied by son Sean Browne on … Continue reading
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Concert: Jazz/Folk Ruthie Pytka-Jones trio “Grosse Legume”, Thur Oct 14
Thursday October 14 at 8 pm, $5. A concert by Grosse Legume, a folk/jazz trio based out of Hamilton featuring Ruthie Pytka-Jones (vocals), Victor Vrankulj (upright bass), Jacob Goodwin (guitar).
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Concert: Hotcha! & Matthew de Zoete, Sat Oct 9
Saturday October 9 at 8 pm, $10. Hotcha! Beverly Kreller and Howard Druckman. Dust Bowl Roots: Songs for the New Depression. Beverly Kreller: vocals, bodhran, accordion, guitar, kazoo, mouth trumpet, spoons; Howard Druckman: vocals, guitar, slide, harmonica. “HOTCHA! does a really … Continue reading
Art Crawl Fri Oct 8: music by M. Mucci, Mark McNeil, Dan Medakovic
James North Art Crawl, Friday October 8, all evening Gallery: paintings and drawings by Andrew Glinski. Bar: 7:30 to 9:15, Michael Mucci, compositions on steel-string guitar, with percussion by Jonathan Cass. 9:30 onwards: Mark McNeil and Dan Medakovic, two sets mid-crawl … Continue reading
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Music: Ken & Ron’s kitchen party country jam, Oct 7, 28, Nov 4, Dec 2
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 vocals and Ron Weihs, fiddle, guitar. Come on down and bring your ax. No cover. Thur Oct … Continue reading
Concert: Marcelo Puente & Heather Chetwynd, Sat Oct 2
Saturday October 2 at 8 pm, $5 at Artword Artbar. A concert by Marcelo Puente and Heather Chetwynd, of acoustic Latin music€“ Latin folk, Cuban boleros and South American New Song (Nueva Canción) €“ with a few English tunes. Very listenable, … Continue reading
Gallery: Andrew Glinski, paintings Oct 2-31
Saturday October 2, exhibition opening from 4 to 7 pm, Andrew Glinski “Covered”, acrylic paintings and drawings (at Artword Gallery Oct 2-31). Andrew Glinski’s paintings and drawings explore the unsettling world of nature industrialized. Andrew uses the forlorn bagged and shrouded little tokens of … Continue reading
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Concert: Tiny Bill Cody solo concert, Fri Oct 1
Friday October 1, at 8:30 pm $5 at door, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tiny Bill Cody presents an evening of — Cover Songs, Originals, Spoken Word. Eclectic Songwriter Tiny Bill Cody re-vamps songs which have haunted him since his … Continue reading
Concert: Doc MacLean, Darker Ways National Steel Tour, Thur Sep 30
Thursday September 30, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St., at 8 pm, $10. A special concert by acclaimed touring roots-Delta-bluesman Doc MacLean with his National Steel guitar. http://darkerwaysbluestour.blogspot.com/ http://www.docmaclean.com/ National Steel Darker Ways Blues Tour: 5th Annual Blues Event will be 100 … Continue reading
Poetry: Sharon McCartney & Glen Sorestad, Sun Sep 26, 2 pm
Sunday September 26 at 2 pm. Featured readers are two distinguished poets on tour to launch their new books: Sharon McCartney, from Fredericton, with her new collection For and Against, and Glen Sorestad, from Saskatoon, with his recent collection What We Miss. Also … Continue reading
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Supercrawl Sept 25 and Open Streets Sept 26
James Street North is one big street party Sat Sept 25 and Sunday Sept 26, with two back-to-back street festivals on one weekend. *On Saturday Artword Artbar hosts one performance timeslot on the outdoor stage (details TBA) at the corner of … Continue reading
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Concert: The Acoustics world/roots concert, Sep 25
Saturday, September 25, 8:00 pm at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tickets $10. The Acoustics are back at Artword Artbar! A lively five-piece instrumental ensemble playing world/roots music with a Mediterranean and Latin sound. Alfonso Spoto accordion; Enzo Spoto, lead and rhythm guitar; … Continue reading
Book launch: Trevor Cole “Practical Jean”, Tues Sept 21
Tuesday September 21 at 7 pm. Book launch for Trevor Cole’s new novel “Practical Jean”, hosted by Bryan Prince Bookseller. “Practical Jean may be the blackest comedy ever written about the white middle class. Hilarious and heartbreaking, piquant and poignant…. … Continue reading
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Classical Café, Sundays 2 pm, Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 14, Dec 12
Classical Café is back! In association with the Brott Music Festival, we at Artword Artbar (15 Colbourne Street) are delighted to bring you classical chamber music over a glass of wine on Sunday afternoons at 2 pm (admisssion $10, all … Continue reading
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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
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
Concert: Big Rude Jake, two shows on June 5
Saturday June 5 at 4 pm and 9:30 pm. Big Rude Jake is back, and you have two chances to catch this sell-out musician. Tickets $10. Reserve 905-543-8512. Big Rude Jake has a new album and a whole new look … Continue reading
Concert: The Plain Steel, June 4
Friday June 4 at 8 pm. The Plain Steel, a wonderful “folk n’ roll” band, “blending an eclectic mix of influences from Folk and Blues to Jazz and Classical”. Ross Lizotte – guitars, vocals; Caroline Olsen – viola, vocals; Shawn … Continue reading
Gallery: Linda Joyce Ott, Karijn deJong, June 3 to 27
In Artword Gallery, June 3 to 27, two exhibitions: Main Gallery: Linda Joyce Ott “Auto Parts: Photo Art Portfolio and Exhibition” Celebrating a pedestrian€™s vision of the abstract beauty of vintage cars. Small Gallery: “Nautical Nursery Rhymes”, an installation by Karijn … Continue reading
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Music: Ken & Ron’s kitchen party, Thursdays
Thursdays Ken & Ron’s kitchen party, from 7:00 pm or so, to 11 or so. Pickin’ and singin’ with Ken Steffler and Ron Weihs, guitar and fiddle. Come on down and bring your ax. Sometimes before and after special events … Continue reading
Classical Chamber Concerts, May 30, June 2, 6, 9
Classical Festival at Artword Artbar — Four Chamber Concerts in association with The Brott Music Festival. Free admission: Sunday May 30 at 2 pm ; Wednesday June 2 at 7:30 pm Sunday June 6 at 2 pm; Wednesday June 9 … Continue reading
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Concert: Jordan John & The Blues Angels, Sat Aug 21 (a Tribal Gallery presentation)
Saturday, August 21, 2010, at 8 pm at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne. Tickets $15. The Tribal Gallery presents a special concert with Jordan John and the Blues Angels. The young and very talented Jordan John on guitar and vocals, with … Continue reading
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Concert: Richard Chamberlain Trio, swing jazz, Fri Aug 20
Friday August 20 at 8:00 pm, $5. Authentic swing jazz tunes from the 20s, 30s and 40s, performed by the Richard Chamberlain Trio — Richard “Montreal Jazz” Chamberlain on guitar, Eugene Ruzsa on violin, and Carol on bass
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Concert: guitarist Michael Mucci & friends, Thur Aug 19
Thursday August 19 at 8 pm, $5 cover. A concert by Michael Mucci on acoustic guitar, with Jonathan Cass on drums, plus special guests Sarah Good (guitar, vocals) and Gasoline Gathers Hands, Gathers Friends (jag – guitar, piano & drums; scott cloud … Continue reading
Gallery: Doug Carter plus “Cool Fool” Book Launch, Sat Aug 14
Friday August 13 James North Art Crawl 7-10 pm: Doug Carter Drawings and Paintings (Artword Gallery August 5 to 29). Artist present. Saturday August 14 at 7:30 pm, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, the launch of Cool Fool: blues … Continue reading
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Art Crawl Aug 13, performance, Modern Field Recordings
Friday Augst 13, James North Art Crawl: performance in Artword Artbar from about 8 pm onwards. Modern Field Recordings, an accomplished band from Guelph with eclectic tastes, have some fun with improvisations and unexpected explorations for the first part of … Continue reading
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Sat Aug 7 performance TBA
Saturday August 7 performance TBA
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Caribbean Comedy with Rhoma Spencer for Carnival Weekend, Aug 6
Friday August 6 at 8 pm, tickets $10. The fabulous and funny Rhoma Spencer returns to Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, with a new “Frankly Speaking” evening of Caribbean Comedy and the Oral Traditions (ole talk, picong, mauvais lang… loosely translated –“sassy … Continue reading
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Music: Ken & Ron’s kitchen party country jam
Ken & Ron’s kitchen party, almost every Thursday in August from 7:30 pm or so, to 11 or so. Pickin’ and singin’ with Ken Steffler, guitar and Ron Weihs, fiddle. Come on down and bring your ax. No cover. August 5, … Continue reading
Arts Hamilton Artshare: Wed Aug 4 & 11, Open Mic
Wednesday August 4 and Wednesday Aug 11, at 8 pm, Arts Hamilton Artshare, two evenings of Open Mic, hosted by Artword Artbar. All welcome.
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Concert: Nonie Crete Band, Sat June 26
Saturday June 26 at 8 pm $10. The Nonie Crete Band in concert — eclectic folk that comprises elements of blues, celtic and jazz. Nonie Crete (vocals, guitar, Eugene Rea (vocals, guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo, bouzouki, whistles), Gary Kreller (accordion, keyboards). … Continue reading
PoeMagic, spoken word w. Klyde Broox, June 25
Friday, June 25 at 7:30 pm, pwyc: “PoeMagic”, spoken word event every 4th Friday hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox. Special Guest is Jocelyn Proctor from Mexico, with Neisha New-Era, Jeff Seffinga, Ouida Ashley… See “More” for Klyde’s bio…
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Movie Tuesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Movies on our new “big screen”. Every Tuesday 8 pm. Each evening hosted by a fan of the film (“Why I chose this movie”). Enjoy the film, a glass of something, and a conversation with the movie’s host. Free! June 1, … Continue reading
PoeMagic, spoken word w. Klyde Broox, July 23, Aug 27, Sep 24
“PoeMagic”, spoken word event every 4th Friday at 8 pm, pwyc, hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox. Friday, July 23 at 8 pm Klyde posts: “The spirits of poetry have deemed it fit for JOSCELYN PROCTOR to return as special … Continue reading
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Meet Your City, host Dave Kuruc, May 27 (June 24 cancelled)
JUNE 24 CANCELLED by Dave Kuruc. INSTEAD we have Ron & Ken’s Kitchen Party all evening from 7:30. Bring your ax. Two more “Meet Your City” get-togethers hosted by Dave Kuruc (summer break in July and August, watch for a new … Continue reading
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Concert: Tiny Bill Cody solo concert, Sat June 19
Saturday June 19 $5 at door, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tiny Bill Cody presents The Precious Eighties — Cover Songs, Originals, Spoken Word. Eclectic Songwriter Tiny Bill Cody re-vamps songs which have haunted him since his youth, tells … Continue reading
Concert: Michael Pickett, blues guitarist-singer, Fri June 18
Friday June 18, 2010 at 8 pm $10: The Tribal Gallery presents Michael Pickett with his solo show UNPLUGGED/ NO BORDERS. Michael’s show at Artword last December was outstanding and we are delighted to have him back. Compelling, brilliant, unique! An … Continue reading
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Concert: Gunter Ott Blues Band, Thurs June 17
Thursday June 17 at 8 pm, $5, concert by The Gunter Ott Blues Band: Jim Chambers on keyboards, Brent Gelhar on bass, Andrew Tin on harmonica, Günter Ott on guitar and vocals. The Günter Ott Band is based in Hamilton … Continue reading
Concert: Emma Rush, classical guitar, June 13, 2 pm
Sunday June 13, at 2 pm, $10, Emma Rush, an afternoon with the classical guitar with a program of new music for concert guitar featuring South American music. Emma is a classical guitarist and founder and artistic director of the … Continue reading
Dance: Site-Specific Dance Festival, June 11-13
From June 10-13, the Hamilton Site-Specific Dance Festival 2010, in Hamilton’s downtown core, including the AGH, Gore Park, James Street N, and Liuna Station — park spaces, galleries, sidewalks, loading docks, gardens, store windows, film projections and more (some activity … Continue reading
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Concert: Lianne Cranfield, Sat June 12
Saturday June 12 at 8 pm, $10, at Artword Artbar. Singer-songwriter Lianne Cranfield. Lianne performed at a recent Wednesday Artshare and we look forward to a full evening of her music before she leaves for her regular summer of music in … Continue reading
Art Crawl June 11, performance Yitka & The Elements
Friday June 11, James North Art Crawl: 7-10 pn in Artword Gallery: Main Gallery Linda Joyce Ott, Small Gallery, installation by Karijn deJong 8-10 pm in the Bar: Sandi Stirling plays her “songs without words” and some classical pieces on … Continue reading
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Concert: Jay Aymar, singer-songwriter, Thurs June 10
Thursday June 10 at 9 pm. $10 cover. Jay Aymar — back again by popular demand at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St., Hamilton. Jay was here in February and again in March — he’s becoming one of our regulars. Jay Aymar … Continue reading
Open Streets, Sun June 6, 10 am – 3 pm
On June 6th, from 10 am to 3 pm, James Street North, from Cannon to Burlington, will be closed to automobiles, and open to a festival of people walking, cycling, rollerblading, watching demonstrations, trying a new activity, listening to music … Continue reading
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Concert: Haut-Canada Trio, oboe, bassoon, piano, May 29
Saturday, May 29, 8 pm, $10, at Artword Artbar. It’s Saturday night and the Haut-Canada Trio is back! They performed at our Classical Cafe (in association with the Brott Music Festival) in March, their debut concert as a Trio (photo … Continue reading
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PoeMagic, spoken word w. Klyde Broox, guest Shanique, May 28
*Friday, May 28 at 8 pm, pwyc: “PoeMagic”, spoken word event hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox. Special guest Shanique (left) “This is the day of POEMAGIC night. Come meet the PURPLE OCTOPUS, tonight, FRIDAY, May 28th, 8-10 pm, at … Continue reading
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Tuesday Special, David Simard, Annie Shaw, & more, May 25
Tuesday May 25, 8 pm, $5: Singer-songwriters coincide with movie night! A smattering of the town’s nicest singer-songwriters come together to watch famous short films and play their swinging guitars! Joel Elliot! Phil Juen! and! welcome from Montrealtown: David Simard ! … Continue reading
Concert: Modern Field Recordings, May 22
Saturday May 22 at 8 pm. A wonderful band from Guelph: Modern Field Recordings — Christopher (singer, guitar), Bob (double bass), Taylor (guitar), Jes (singer, keys), Jen (bassoon). Here’s their story: “Started at the beginning of 2009, Modern Field Recordings … Continue reading
Dinner Party with Trio Arjento, May 21
Friday May 21 at 7 pm, a DINNER PARTY with TRIO ARJENTO at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street. By popular demand (really true!), we’re having another Dinner Party while you listen to Marcy Hull vocals, Jennifer Lockman piano, Tom Shea guitar, … Continue reading
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Sidewalk painting by Sal Crow and The Bomb Squad, May 20
Thursday May 20, 8:30 pm, celebrate the beautiful sidewalk painting by Sal Crow and his crew The Bomb Squad, on the sidewalk in front of Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street. The painting started on Friday May 14 (Art Crawl), continued all … Continue reading
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Concert: John Dickie & Steve Hunter, May 15
Saturday May 15 at 8 pm, tickets $10. A special concert presented by The Tribal Gallery: Two Men from Earth — John Dickie (mandolin, harmonica, vocals) and Steve Hunter (piano, vocals) — an indigo rich blend of boogie, stride, country … Continue reading
Art Crawl May 14, performance: MacKenzie Kristjon, Slim Volumes & Gary Barwin, Fred D. Smith music
Friday May 14, the James North Art Crawl. In Artword Gallery, 7 to 10 pm: John Williams “From Out of the Our Past: Stuff They Don’t Tell You“, from his series of political labour history cartoons. In Artword Artbar, from 7:30 … Continue reading
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Gallery: John Williams, “Stuff They Don’t Tell You”
In Artword Gallery from May 6 to 30: cartoonist and artist John Williams, with drawings from his on-going labour history series “From out of our Past: Stuff They Don’t Tell You“. Here is John’s description of his work: “I try to reach … Continue reading
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AJ Croce not able to perform, Ariana Gillis instead, May 9, 2 pm
Our Mother’s Day concert for Sunday May 9 at 2 pm, originally planned to feature AJ Croce, has suddenly changed. AJ was turned back at the Canadian border, and will not be able to carry out his tour. We have … Continue reading
Music: Cedalou Torma & friends, May 8
Saturday May 8 at 8 pm, pwyc. Cedalou Torma (guitar/vocals) brings together an evening of indie experimental music artists especially for Artword Artbar. With guests Annie Shaw, Sarah Good, Weakgenes and Slowly, Slowly (Melinda Richter, right). http://www.myspace.com/littlesilvertabby Weakgenes – http://www.myspace.com/weakgenes Sarah … Continue reading
Music: Mark McNeil & Dan Medakovic, May 7
Friday May 7 at 8 pm, $5: Mark McNeil teams up with Dan Medakovic for an evening of country and roots-based songs with a story. Two of our favourite singer-songwriters and guitarists. Both have played recently at Artword — this is the … Continue reading
“Artword Composers Soirée” Wade Whittaker, Mar 7 & May 2, 2 pm
Sunday March 7, and Sunday May 2 at 2:00 pm: “Artword Composers Soirée”, Hamilton, a new series of New Music workshops, curated and coordinated by composer/guitarist Wade Whittaker, hosted monthly at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton. Sunday May 2: Wade Whittaker plays … Continue reading
POSTPONED Concert: Tiny Bill Cody solo concert, new date Sat June 19
POSTPONED (due to TBC’s cold/flu) from Saturday May 1 at 8:30 pm to a Saturday June 19 $5 at door, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tiny Bill Cody presents The Precious Eighties — Cover Songs, Originals, Spoken Word. Eclectic Songwriter Tiny Bill … Continue reading
Concert: Lionel Lodge, April 30
Friday April 30 at 8:00 pm at Artword Artbar 15 Colbourne Street. Tickets $10. Lionel Lodge, a singer-songwriter originally from Port Dover has been hanging out in Vienna for over ten years. He’s back around these parts and will be playing with John … Continue reading
Poetry Reading: Quattro Books, Sun Apr 25, 2 pm
Sunday April 25, at 2 pm, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street — Nine poets connected with Quattro Books celebrate National Poetry Month €“ with thanks to the League of Canadian Poets. This year€™s theme is Climate Changes. As a … Continue reading
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Concert: The Acoustics world/ roots concert, April 24
Saturday, April 24, 8:00 pm at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tickets $10. The Acoustics are a lively six-piece instrumental ensemble playing world/roots music with a Mediterranean and Latin sound. Alfonso Spoto accordion; Enzo Spoto, lead guitar; Sam Spoto rhythm guitar; Brian Ropcean, … Continue reading
PoeMagic, spoken word w. Klyde Broox, Mar 26, Apr 23
*Friday, March 26 at 8 pm: “PoeMagic”, spoken word event hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox. Tonight it’s a dub poetry Tribute to Women. PWYC at the door. *Friday April 23 at 8 pm: “PoeMagic” with special guest noted dub poet Lillian … Continue reading
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Concert: Dan Medakovic, Sat April 17
Saturday, April 17 at 8 pm, $10. Concert by Dan Medakovic, one of Hamilton’s premier singer-songwriters, and a very fine guitarist. He’s bringing Matt Coleman on fiddle and Jeff Griffith on drums. Dan’s wonderful songs range from folk and folk/rock … Continue reading
Music: Peter Sisk, singer-guitarist, April 16
Friday April 16, 8 pm, $5: concert by Peter Sisk, singer-songwriter-guitarist-bass-player. Pete’s influences are country and roots, with some bluegrass. (He has just returned from his tour in Europe playing upright bass with bluegrass legends The Good Brothers.) At Artword, he … Continue reading
meeting: John Wilbur / Stephen Jenkinson, Apr 13
John Wilbur is hosting the following event: “Meet Stephen Jenkinson in Hamilton Tuesday Apr 13. Stephen is coming to meet the people who are willing to work to bring him here for 6 days of teachings and film screenings this coming … Continue reading
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Gallery: Gilda Mekler, April 1-May 1
April 1 – May 2: Gilda Mekler: “Meditations and Landscapes” an exhibition of paintings on paper in watercolour, ink, and gouache by the late Gilda Mekler, curated by James Deahl and Judith Sandiford Sunday April 11 from 2-5 pm, opening … Continue reading
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Concert: Kori Pop & Friends, Apr 10, 8 pm
Saturday April 10 at 8 pm, tickets $10. Singer-songwriter Kori Pop in concert with her special guests Bill Majoros of The Foreign Films and artist/musician extraordinaire Dave Hind. Kori will be playing our baby grand piano. Kori has been working for the past … Continue reading
Art Crawl, EcoFest films 7 pm, Kauffey-McNeil-Rutter 10 pm
Friday April 9, 7 pm to midnight: Artword Artbar is part of the James North Art Crawl, second Friday of every month. Good things all evening long. In the Gallery: 7-10 pm, James Deahl with watercolours and drawings by the … Continue reading
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Music: Ken & Ron’s kitchen party, Thursdays
Thursdays Ken & Ron’s kitchen party, from 7:00 pm or so, to 11 or so. Pickin’ and singin’ with Ken Steffler and Ron Weihs, guitar and fiddle. Come on down and bring your ax. Sometimes before and after special events … Continue reading
Movie Tuesdays, April 6, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18
Movies on our new “big screen”. Every Tuesday 8 pm. Each evening hosted by a fan of the film (“Why I chose this movie”). Enjoy the film, a glass of something, and a conversation with the movie’s host. Free! April 6, … Continue reading
Fri Apr 2 & Sat Apr 3, Kitchen Party, films & open mic 7:30
Friday April 2 and Saturday April 3, Artword Artbar is open from noon to 11 pm. Lunch from noon to 3 pm. Both evenings non-stop music with Ron Weihs, fiddler, and Ken Steffler, singer/guitarist, hosting their Kitchen Party. Open mic. No … Continue reading
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SPECIAL Sunday Concert: Randal Hill & friends, Mar. 28, 7:30
Sunday March 28 at 7:30 pm at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tickets $12. Mandolin virtuoso Randal Hill (mandolin, guitar, vocals) brings his high-energy bluegrass-tinged acoustic sound to Artword Artbar, for a special concert. Accompanying Randal onstage are: Singer/songwriter Suzie Sweetman, always … Continue reading
Concert: Jack Harlan, troubadour, Mar 27
Saturday March 27 at 8 pm, $5 cover, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Hamilton. Jack Harlan, troubadour, in a solo concert. His music “can best be described as folk noir, experimental roots with songs of social uprising. Johnny Cash … Continue reading
“Meet Your City!” H Mag forum, Mar 25, 7-9 pm
Thursday, March 25 from 7 to 9 pm at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. €“ $2.00 admission. H Magazine presents “Meet Your City!”, a new monthly forum hosted by H Mag publisher, Dave Kuruc. This month’s guests include: *- Ken … Continue reading
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Concert: Jay Aymar, singer-songwriter, Sat Mar 20 9:30 pm
Saturday March 20 at 9:30 pm. $10 cover. Jay Aymar — back by popular demand at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St., Hamilton. Jay was here in February with a warm and delightful performance, so here’s another chance to hear him … Continue reading
Storytelling: Shedding Light on Shadows Sat Mar 20 7:30-9:00
Saturday March 20, at 7:30 pm. Shedding Light on Shadows, an event for World Storytelling Day, is a fusion of folk tales and lively music by storyteller Brenda Byers and musician Amberley B. The evening is inspired by the spirited … Continue reading
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Concert: Neeraj Prem, sitar, Fri Mar 19
Friday March 19 at 8 pm at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, tickets $15. Sounds of Compassion for Haiti, a concert of East Indian music, with Neeraj Prem on sitar and vocals, Prem Tiwari on tabla and Jordan Abraham on accordion. … Continue reading
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Jazz with Jennifer & Tom, Thur Mar 18 at 9 pm
Jazz standards — Jennifer Lockman on piano and Tom Shea on guitar. Part of our regular Thursday Ken & Ron’s Kitchen Party, with a twist, starting at 9 pm. Ron & Ken play from 7 to 9. no cover
Ken & Ron’s Kitchen Party w. Tom & Jennifer jazz
Thursday April 15, Jennifer Lockman piano and Tom Shea guitar play jazz as special guests during Ken & Ron’s kitchen party, from 7:00 pm or so, to 11 or so. Pickin’ and singin’ with Ken Steffler and Ron Weihs, guitar and fiddle. … Continue reading
James N. Art Crawl, gallery 7 pm, performances 7 pm to midnight
James North Art Crawl, second Friday of every month. Good things all evening long. Friday March 12: In Artword Gallery: 7-10 pm, Tadek Sobierajski, Hamilton painter and marathon runner with exciting new paintings and drawings In Artword Artbar: 7-10 pm, … Continue reading
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gritLIT Festival preview fundraiser, Mar 11
Thursday March 11 at 7:30. gritLIT Festival 2010 preview fundraiser at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Feed the Festival: Come join us for a night of live music and readings from Krista Foss, Ross Pennie, Marilyn Gear Pilling and John … Continue reading
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Concert: A Touch of Klez, Sat Mar 13
Saturday March 13, at 8 pm, at Artword Artbar, cover $10. A Touch of Klez, a cabaret concert by Hamilton€™s own high-energy Klezmer band playing the infectious sounds of Eastern European Jewish music, with a touch of gypsy. Featuring Jordan … Continue reading
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Concert: Big Rude Jake, Sat Mar 6
Saturday March 6 at 8 pm, $10 cover, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Hamilton. Big Rude Jake is back with a new album and a whole new look on life. Big Rude Jake’s new release, Quicksand, explores contemporary twists … Continue reading
Gallery: Tadek Sobierajski, Mar 4 to 28
March 4 to 28: Tadek Sobierajski, “Memories, Lines and Paint”, new drawings and paintings in ink and acrylic on paper and canvas. Sat Mar 6, 2-5 pm: opening with the artist Fri Mar 12, 7-10 pm: James North Art Crawl, artist … Continue reading
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Music: Randy Shook, “Spiderfingers” Ducette & Jack Harlan, Fri Mar 5
Friday Mar 5 at 8 pm, $10 cover: It’s the St. Catharines Invasion! Singer-songwriter Randy Shook on guitar and Kevin €œSpiderfingers€ Ducette on keyboards. With special guest wandering minstrel and guitarist Jack Harlan. “Neo- Traditional Folksinger-songwriter” Randy and €œcreative keyboardist€ Kevin are … Continue reading
Movie Tuesdays: Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Movies on our new “big screen”. Every Tuesday 8 pm. Each evening hosted by a fan of the film (“Why I chose this movie”). Enjoy the film, a glass of something, and a conversation with the movie’s host. Free! Mar 2, … Continue reading
Telling Our Stories, creative writing gatherings, alt Thurs
Telling Our Stories: (alternate Thursdays) Thurs March 4, 18, April 1, 15, final session April 29. 7-9 pm, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St., creative writing gatherings facilitated by Martyn Kendrick. These sessions will introduce novice and seasoned writers to … Continue reading
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Readings, film on Harlem Renaissance, Feb 27
Saturday February 27 at 8:30 pm. Readings, films and music about the Harlem Renaissance, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Due to unavailability of some performers, we are postponing “Langston Hughes vs. Joe McCarthy“, our dramatic reading of the 1953 … Continue reading
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Caribbean Comedy, Rhoma Spencer, Blakka Ellis, Feb 26
Friday February 26 at 8 pm, $15. Caribbean Spoken Word for Black History Month, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton. Rhoma Spencer returns with a new “Frankly Speaking” evening of Caribbean Comedy and the Oral Traditions, with special guest Jamaican-Canadian comedian … Continue reading
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Ladiest of Ladies sing songs, Feb 25, 9 pm
Thursday Feb 25 at 9 pm, $5 / pwyc, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. The Ladiest of Ladies rule tonight, with four plus one solo singer-songwriters to expand your mind. ** Willow Rutherford from toronto. “Willow plays accordion and writes beautiful … Continue reading
“Meet Your City!” H Mag forum, Feb 25 7-9 pm
Thursday, Feb. 25 7 to 9 pm at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. €“ $2.00 admission. H Magazine presents “Meet Your City!”, a new monthly forum hosted by H Mag publisher, Dave Kuruc. Featuring this month€™s guests: * Jeremy Frieburger … Continue reading
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Classical Café, Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 30
Sundays at 2 pm. Classical Café, monthly classical chamber concerts in association with the Brott Music Festival, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton. Admission $10 entirely to the musicians. Sunday February 21: String Extravaganza with Megan Jones, violin (photo right) Here is a … Continue reading
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Concert: Vermeulen, chansonnier, le 20 février 2010
Matthieu Vermeulen, en concert à Artword Artbar, samedi, le 20 février, 2010, 20:00 heures, billets $15. … paroles, musiques, piano, voix… Reservations: 905-543-8512 In concert, French singer/pianist Matthieu Vermeulen, on tour in Canada. At Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St, Hamilton, on … Continue reading
Artist’s Talks in Gallery, Sat Feb 20
Third Saturday of the month — Artist’s Talks in Artword Gallery, Feb 20 and Mar 20 at 3 pm. Free. Join us for a coffee with the artist of the month. You’ll learn some amazing secrets about the art. Feb 20: … Continue reading
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PoeMagic, spoken word w. Klyde Broox, Feb 19
Friday February 19 at 8 pm: spoken word event “PoeMagic” has special evening for Black History Month, hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox. PWYC at the door. Features and guests TBA. Next month “PoeMagic” goes to a regular 4th Friday of the … Continue reading
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Music: Ken & Ron’s kitchen party, most Thursdays
Thursdays Ken & Ron’s kitchen party, from 7:00 pm or so, to 11 or so. Pickin’ and singin’ with Ken Steffler and Ron Weihs, guitar and fiddle. Come on down and bring your ax. Sometimes before and after special events … Continue reading
Love Poetry for Valentines Day, Feb 14 at 2 pm
Sunday Feb 14, 2:00 pm: A dozen poets pay tribute to the joys of love and sex or even love & sex together. You never quite know what to expect when February 14th rolls around! At Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. … Continue reading
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Book Launch: “The Infinite Ache” R.W. Megens, Sat Feb 13
Saturday February 13 at 8 pm, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, the Hamilton launch of R. W. Megens recent collection of love poems “The Infinite Ache“, with readings by Megens. Guest appearances by poets Slim Volumes, Klyde Broox and Marilyn Gear Pilling, … Continue reading
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James N. Art Crawl, gallery 7 pm, performances 7 to midnight, Feb 12
The ever-wonderful street party on James North, second Friday of each month. Here’s the line-up for Friday February 12 at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street. In Artword Gallery: 7 to 10 pm, Kristian Nesbitt, monoprints In Artword Artbar: 7 to … Continue reading
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Music: Richard Chamberlain Trio, Swing Jazz, Feb 6
Saturday Feb 6 at 8 pm. $10 cover. Authentic swing jazz tunes from the 20s, 30s and 40s, performed by the Richard Chamberlain Trio — Richard “Montreal Jazz” Chamberlain on guitar, Eugene Ruzsa on violin, and a bass player, at Artword … Continue reading
Music: Jay Aymar, singer-songwriter, Feb 5
Friday Feb 5, at 8:00 pm. $10 cover. A concert by singer-songwriter Jay Aymar, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St., Hamilton. Jay Aymar is a Canadian singer-songwriter who mixes elements of country and folk with introspective, humorous and straight-forward lyrics. … Continue reading
Movie Tuesdays – Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
Movies on our new “big screen”. Every Tuesday 8 pm. Each evening hosted by a fan of the film (“Why I chose this movie”). Enjoy the film, a glass of something, and a conversation with the movie’s host. Free! Feb 2, … Continue reading
Concert: Classical Café, launch, Sun Jan 31, 2 pm
Sunday Jan 31 at 2 pm, the launch of the Classical Café, a series of monthly concerts in association with the Brott Music Festival, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton. Admission is $10 at the door, and all proceeds go to the … Continue reading
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Remembering Kate McGarrigle, Sat Jan 30
On Saturday Jan 30 at 8 pm, the folks at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, are having an evening of remembering the late Kate McGarrigle, singer/songwriter extraordinaire. Kate and her sister Anna (also an extraordinary singer/songwriter) have made beautiful music … Continue reading
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Concert: Melissa-Bel, Max Wray, Chris Assaad, Fri Jan 29
Concert by singer/songwriter Melissa Bel, with special guests Max Wray and Chris Assaad, Friday Jan 29 at 8 pm, $5 cover, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street. http://melissa-bel.com/ and http://www.myspace.com/maxwraymusic and http://www.myspace.com/chris.assaad from Hamilton Blues Lovers site: “Burlington’s Melissa Bel has just … Continue reading
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Dance/Music Improvisation night, Jan 28
“Behind the Kiln”, Thursday January 28 at 8 pm (PWYC), a prototype for an intermittently regular evening of dancer and musician improvised collaborations. The idea is to pair up at least one dancer with at least one musician, and see what happens. … Continue reading
Concert: Jazz with Jennifer & Tom, Sat Jan 23
Join us for an intimate evening of jazz standards with Jennifer Lockman on piano and Tom Shea on guitar. Sat Jan 23 at 8 pm at Artword Artbar. No cover.
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Music: Mark McNeil & Duane Rutter, Sat Dec. 5, 8 pm
Singer-songwriters Mark McNeil and Duane Rutter will mix it up with a unique blend of roots, folk and Americana-oriented music at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St., on Saturday Dec. 5, 8 pm to 11 pm. $5 cover. Mark’s new CD … Continue reading
Gallery: Kristian Nesbitt, Jan 21-Feb 28
In Artword Gallery from Jan 21 to Feb 28, 2010, “Starting Over“, an exhibition by printmaker Kristian Nesbitt of a new series of layered monoprints. Opening Reception with the artist, Saturday Jan 23 from 2 to 5 pm. Artist also present during … Continue reading
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Telling Our Stories, creative writing gatherings, starting Jan 21
Telling Our Stories: Join us at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St., Hamilton, for creative writing gatherings facilitated by Martyn Kendrick, every other Thursday evening 7 to 9 pm, starting Thursday January 21, then Feb 4, Feb 18…. These sessions will introduce … Continue reading
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PoeMagic, spoken word w. Klyde Broox, Jan 22
Dub poet Klyde Broox kicks off his spoken word evenings at Artword Artbar for 2010, on Friday Jan 22 at 8 pm. PWYC at the door. Klyde is bringing back the much-loved name “PoeMagic” for the evenings. Features and guests TBA. Next “PoeMagic” … Continue reading
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DAVE POMFRET needs you, concert, Jan 16, 8 pm
Singer/songwriter Dave Pomfret could use a little help from his friends, right now, so we’re hosting a DAVE POMFRET night at Artword Artbar, Saturday January 16 at 8 pm. Come and show your support. Bring a guitar for some music … Continue reading
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Music/film: Rockabilly rocks, Fri Jan 15 at 8 pm
We have some fun with vintage rockabilly footage Ron has been assembling from youtube PLUS some rockabilly jammin’ . Don’t forget, in the word of the man — and the man ain’t wrong — “You got to bop to be!”
Movie Tuesdays – Jan 12, 19, 26…
Movies on our new “big screen”. Every Tuesday. Each evening hosted by a fan of the film (“Why I chose this movie”). Enjoy the film, a glass of something, and a conversation with the movie’s host. Free! Tues Jan 12 at … Continue reading
James North Art Crawl at Artword Artbar, Jan 8 2010
Second Friday is Art Crawl night on James Street North! Join the party up and down the street. In Artword Gallery, 7 to 10 pm: Ellen Irving, Travelling with Research Consultants (Part 2), some new paintings in this two-part exhibition. In Artword … Continue reading
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Hamilton Civic League meeting, Jan 6, Jan 12
The Hamilton Civic League meets at Artword Artbar 7:30 to 9 pm: Wed, Jan 6, 2010; Tues, Jan 12. Other dates TBA. For more information about the HCL, visit their website http://hamiltoncivicleague.org/ or their Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=58502678877
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New Year’s Eve at Artword Artbar, Dec 31
Ring in the New Year with your hosts Ron and Judith at Artword Artbar 15 Colbourne Street. A friendly upbeat evening of music, food and fun. Featuring the fabulous Fred D. Smith Band (Fred D. Smith guitar and vocals, Karen Johnson … Continue reading
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Caribbean comedy night with Rhoma Spencer, Sat Dec 19
Frankly Speaking: An Evening of Caribbean Comedy and the Oral Traditions with Rhoma Spencer, & Humourous Calypso with Roger €˜Rajiman€™ Gibbs Come and hear Picong, Mauvais Lange, gyaff, ole talk**, and more… Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton Saturday December … Continue reading
Holiday dinner party Dec 18
Have a Seasonal Party at Artword Arbar! Friday December 18 at 6:30 pm — a gourmet buffet meal (by Chefs Jesse Chambers and Jeremy Marlow of Seasons Catering) at a reasonable price, with good company, in a friendly atmosphere, and … Continue reading
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