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Hamilton Civic League Xmas Party, Dec 16, 7 pm
Join the Hamilton Civic League at Artword Artbar for the HCL’s first Christmas Party! Eat, drink, discuss, debate, and celebrate with other Hamiltonians eager for change in our city – and let HCL know what kind of change you’re hungry for. http://www.hamiltoncivicleague.org/ or … Continue reading
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“Festival of Lights & Peace: Songs & Stories” Allan Merovitz, Dec 13 7:30
“Festival of Lights and Peace: Songs and Stories” Channukah songs, stories, Yiddish, Hebrew, Klezmer Allan Merovitz, singer and storyteller with Jordan Abraham, accordion, and Ronald Weihs, fiddle Sunday December 13 at 7:30 pm, $10 (info and reservations: 905-543-8512) Artword Artbar, … Continue reading
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Poetry: Human Rights Week, Dec 13, 2 pm
Poets for Peace present a Cabaret to celebrate Human Rights Week featuring poetry, music, and performance, to draw attention to the human rights deficits here in Canada. Sunday, December 13 at 2:00 pm. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton. This free … Continue reading
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Concert: Michael Pickett, Sat Dec 12
In concert: Michael Pickett, with his solo show UNPLUGGED/ NO BORDERS. Compelling, brilliant, unique! An eclectic, captivating storyteller a la Delta Blues, Country, Americana, delivered with muscular guitar riffs, virtuoso award winning harmonica, and a voice dripping with sly insights. … Continue reading
Art Crawl, Dec 11, art and post-crawl perf
Second Friday of each month is James North Art Crawl! Be there! 7:00 to 10:00 pm: Artword Gallery, Ellen Irving, paintings — Artword Artbar, bookseller Ray Gamble, and other book related stuff 10:00 pm onwards: Artword Artbar, post-crawl performance — spoken word with Slim … Continue reading
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Gallery: Ellen Irving, “Travelling with Research Consultants”
In the Gallery, paintings by Hamilton artist Ellen Irving, “Travelling with Research Consultants” at Artword Gallery, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton. A two-part exhibition from December 3, 2009 to January 17, 2010 Hours: Thur-Sat 2 pm to 5 pm plus bar hours (the … Continue reading
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Artwordz DubSoiree w. Klyde Broox, Fri Dec 4
“Artwordz DubSoirée” — Dub Poetry and Spoken Word evening, hosted and coordinated by dub poet Klyde Broox, Friday December 4 at 8 pm. PWYC. “The second in an evolving series of monthly events hosted by Hamilton’s favourite dubpoet at Hamilton’s newest … Continue reading
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Music: The Lament Brothers & Gasoline gathers… Dec. 3
Pianist/vocalist Annie Shaw’s new band, The Lament Brothers (“ye 2 er gurls!” ) A’cappella / Acousmatic / Tape music / Afro-beat. “Ambient improvisations with atonal vocal harmonies and looping”. http://www.myspace.com/thelamentbrothers Gasoline gathers hands gathers friends: scott johnson (playing sounds, voice and … Continue reading
Reading: “Dream Catcher 23”, Sun Nov 29, 2 pm
Dream Catcher 23, the first British literary anthology in fifteen years to focus on Canadian writing, is now available in Canada. One of several readings to celebrate is being held at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton, Sunday Nov 29 … Continue reading
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Storytelling: Chiarelli’s “Boccaccio”, Nov 27 & 28
Charly Chiarelli comes back for a special weekend of storytelling at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street. Two shows: Friday November 27 and Saturday November 28 at 8 pm. Tickets $10. Call 905-543-8512. Charly takes some sexy tales from the famous 14th century … Continue reading
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Music: Bluesy Tuesdays w. Gunter Ott Blues Band
Every Tuesday: The Gunter Ott Blues Band (Gunter Ott guitar and vocals, Jim Chambers keyboard, Ron Weihs fiddle, and Brent Gelhar bass) take over Tuesday evenings at Artword Artbar. A rehearsal from 6:30 pm onwards (you’re welcome to hang out … Continue reading
Music: Fred D. Smith in concert, Sat Nov 21
Fred D. Smith in concert at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne, Sat Nov 21 at 8 pm, no cover. Raised in the small town of Winona, Ont., Fred’s songwriting style is a draw back to the all night jam sessions his … Continue reading
Music: Dave Pomfret in concert, Fri Nov 20
Dave Pomfret in concert at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St., Fri Nov 20 at 8 pm, no cover. Dave also hosts the wonderful Wednesday “Artshare” evenings for music, poetry, theatre at the Artbar. Dave€™s solo debut NO RUSH (Mike Trebilcock, … Continue reading
African Coffee House, Sun Nov 15, 2 pm
Join us Sunday November 15 at 2 pm for an afternoon of African coffee, music, dance, song, stories. Hostess is Tifishet Takele, who brings her specially-made carved wood table for the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, roasting and incense. Later she … Continue reading
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Music: Jericho in concert, Nov 14
Saturday Nov 14 at 8 pm, pwyc at the door. €œJericho€ is multi-genre acoustic-based duo consisting of Jeremiah McCaw Budnark and Eric Bower. They describe their repertoire as `from roots to rock €“ our way!` The amalgam of Jeremiah`s `folkie` with … Continue reading
Art Crawl “Art on a Plate” plus 10 pm post-crawl, Fri Nov 13
Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. has a wonderful surprise event for Friday November 13 James North Art Crawl. 7 to 10 pm: “Art on a Plate”: Two Hamilton chefs, Jesse Chambers and Jeremy Marlow, launch their new business Seasons Catering, … Continue reading
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Film: “Saturday Night at the movies”, Sat Nov 7
Saturday Nov 7 at Artword Artbar, a film free-for-all starting at 8 pm. Line-up fo fare TBA.
Spoken Word: Klyde Broox, Fri Nov 6
Spoken-word artist Klyde Broox takes over Artword Artbar on Friday November 6 at 8 pm. PWYC at the door. He brings us some “New Stuff Etc.”, so come on down and find out what that is. Here’s klyde: “In NewStuff … Continue reading
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Gallery: Maureen Paxton, Nov 5 to 30
Artword Gallery, 15 Colbourne Street, from November 5 to 30: paintings with figures by Maureen Paxton, a Toronto artist recently relocated to Hamilton. Open reception with the artist Friday November 6 from 5 to 7 pm. Gallery hours Thurs to Sat 2 … Continue reading
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Ballads & Stories: “Murder, Mayhem & Mischief” Sat Oct 31
Artword Artbar’s “Scary Weekend” Part Two: Saturday Oct 31, 8 pm. A night of “Murder, Mayhem and Mischief”. Bring a story, song, ballad, poem, recitation, short film… must be suitably gory, gruesome, ghostly, ghastly or downright scary (about 10 mins each). Costume optional. … Continue reading
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Film+Music: “Nosferatu” + VOC, Fri Oct 30
It€™s the start of a scary weekend at Artword Artbar. On Friday Oct 30 the VOC Silent Film Harmonic presents a screening of the silent film classic Nosferatu with live musical accompaniment, at 8 pm at the Artword Artbar. Artword … Continue reading
Music: NEW — Bluesy Tuesdays, starting Oct 27
The Gunter Ott Blues Band (Gunter Ott guitar and vocals, Jim Chambers keyboard, Ron Weihs fiddle, and Brent Gelhar bass) take over Tuesday evenings at Artword Artbar. A rehearsal from 6 pm onwards (you’re welcome to hang out and listen), … Continue reading
Music & Poetry: Beauvais and McCabe, Oct 23
Poet and painter Steven McCabe (whose work is up in the Gallery through October) teams up with classical guitarist William Beauvais (photo) for an evening of “musical narratives” with poetry and original guitar compositions. Friday October 23 at 8 pm … Continue reading
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Music: Chris & Christa, Sat Oct 24
Chris & Christa at Artword Artbar Sat Oct 24 at 8 pm, no cover. Christa Gardner (lead vocals) and Chris Jones (guitar and vocals) — are a powerfully original acoustic duo presently residing in Hamilton, Ontario. The music is acoustic guitar based … Continue reading
Music: Jamie Shea, jazz guitar, Oct. 22
Jamie Shea plays solo jazz guitar at Artword Artbar, Thursday Oct 22 at 8:00 pm. Jamie’s info: “Studied jazz in the early 90’s at Mohawk College. Performing jazz in various groupings ever since. Solo guitar and vocals. Standards and not-so-standard … Continue reading
Poetry: “And Left a Place to Stand On” Sun Oct 18
A reading by some of the contributors to “And Left a Place To Stand On“, an anthology of poetry and essays on Al Purdy. 100% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to the A-frame … Continue reading
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Concert: Nancy White, Oct. 17
Seriously flippant songwriter Nancy White sings Oct.17 at Hamilton’s brand new Artword Artbar, accompanied by her witty pianist Bob Johnston, 8 pm, $12. Limited seating. Call for reservations 905-543-8512, or 905-912-9083. “BEST BET: — Graham Rockingham in The Hamilton Spectator, … Continue reading
Music: Mark McNeil, Fri Oct 16
Mark McNeil has some new things up his musical sleeve. ” I’ve been working up a solo act with a looper and some other neat tricks. It would be nice to try things out.” That’s exactly why we started the … Continue reading
Concert: Susie Sweetman, with J.P. Riemens, Oct. 2
Vocalist Susie Sweetman in concert with J.P. Riemens and others, in a bluegrass-based country-sound night of song. “A rare intimate evening of storytelling and songs from Sue Sweetman and her pal, JP Riemens, usually only witnessed in their homes in rural Ontario.” … Continue reading
Gallery: painter/poet Steven McCabe, Oct 3-31
For its inaugural solo exhibition, Artword Gallery presents the work of Toronto visual artist and poet Steven McCabe — €œThe Sandinista Series€, a body of seventeen new paintings, acrylic on canvas, with ink and collage. The exhibition runs from October 3 to … Continue reading
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James North Arts Crawl, Artbar post-crawl performance
Friday 7 to 10 pm, the galleries on James Street North, including Artword Gallery, are open 10 pm: POST-CRAWL PERFORMANCE AT ARTWORD ARTBAR every Crawl Friday Friday Oct 9, 2009 Crawl: Artist Steven McCabe in Artword Gallery. Steve Murray plays the … Continue reading
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NEW: Arts Hamilton’s Artshare every Wed, launch Sept. 30
“Arts Hamilton’s Artshare at Artword Artbar” is a weekly performance/networking event held every Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Meet and mix with area artists in all disciplines and enjoy musicians, poets, writers, actors, and … Continue reading
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Weekend music at the Artbar Sept 25 and 26
Friday, September 25 at 8 pm, the first of our Friday night cabarets. Brian Morton (the theatre guy) playing piano and guitar, with friends. Saturday, September 26 at 8 pm, Ron’s Birthday Bash. “It’s my birthday. Usually I don’t tell … Continue reading
Artbar: Sept 11 (Arts Crawl) and Sept 12
What’s up this weekend: Friday Sept 11 and Sat Sept 12: Sept 11: 7 to 10 pm open for the Arts Crawl 9 pm: performance on street in front of 15 Colbourne by Anne Milne, Tanis MacArthur, Ron Dejonkheere and … Continue reading
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Artbar’s hours, starting Sept 16 ’09
We have a plan for our initial Artword Artbar hours, starting September 16: Wed to Sat: noon to midnight Perfomance (concert format): usually 8 pm start (music most nights) Every Art Crawl (second Friday of month) post-crawl performances at 10 pm. … Continue reading
“The Cubanos are Here!” James North Arts Crawl, Sept 11
The Cuban/Hamilton REMIX INSTITUTE — Sept 11 performances and interdisciplinary work by: Anne Milne, Tanis MacArthur, Ron Dejonkheere, Olga Barrios, Popeye€™s Golden Theory, Ulysses Castellanos, Andrew McPhail, Sadko Hadzihasanovic, Fleur-Ange Lamothe 7 pm: @ Christ€™s Church Cathedral (252 James St. … Continue reading
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J.P. Riemens’ Songwriters Workshop at This Ain’t Hollywood
Artword’s favourite Hamilton songwriter is coming to James North! The Tuesday night institution, hosted and wrangled by J.P. Riemens, has moved to This Ain’t Hollywood, 345 James Street North, at Murray. The Launch is Tuesday Sept. 1, 2009. We’ll be there … Continue reading
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Artword Artbar’s sneak preview Aug 14
Drop by on the James North Arts Crawl Aug 14. We’ll be open to show you around. Not our official opening yet, since there are still a few things to be finished. There will be music — jazz guitar with Seppo … Continue reading
street event, youme gallery, Aug 5
Bryce Kanbara, of youme gallery, is organizating a street event August 5 in front of the galleries along James Street North. Here is his note: “I€™d like your permission to make chalk outlines of people on the sidewalks around your … Continue reading
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Artbar nearly open — we’re practicing now
As of Friday August 21: – Ron made his first espresso; – we had the Artword baby grand piano moved from Toronto; – Ross Johnson tuned the piano on Wednesday and it’s ready to go; – the liquor licence arrived; – Bruce MacArthur made eight … Continue reading
James North Arts Crawl, August 14
On the second Friday of each month, the galleries, boutiques and art shops are open from 7 to 10 pm for the famous “James North Arts Crawl“. We’re looking forward to being part of it.
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Artword’s new place July 31
As of July 31, 2009, the folks at Artword Theatre will be owners of a neighbourhood bar at 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton. Watch this site for news and updates.