Monthly Archives: September 2009

Ballads & Stories: “Murder, Mayhem & Mischief” Sat Oct 31

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Editor

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

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Editor

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 →

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Music: NEW — Bluesy Tuesdays, starting Oct 27

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Editor

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 →

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Music & Poetry: Beauvais and McCabe, Oct 23

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Editor

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

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Editor

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 →

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Music: Jamie Shea, jazz guitar, Oct. 22

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Editor

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 →

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Poetry: “And Left a Place to Stand On” Sun Oct 18

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Editor

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

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Editor

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 →

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Music: Mark McNeil, Fri Oct 16

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Editor

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 →

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Dave Pomfret hosts Arts Hamilton’s Artshare, every Wed

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Editor

“Arts Hamilton’s Artshare at Artword Artbar” is a weekly performance/networking event held every Wednesday evening at 8:00 pm at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Meet and mix with area artists in all disciplines and enjoy musicians, poets, writers, actors, and playwrights … Continue reading →

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Gunter Ott and Ronald Weihs: October 3

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Editor

Gunter Ott and Ronald Weihs featuring Guitar/Vocals and Violin Performing Blues and Roots music this Saturday evening from 8 -11 p.m. at the Artword Artbar 15 Colbourne St in the heart of Hamilton’s James Street North artistic community. The Artword … Continue reading →

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Concert: Susie Sweetman, with J.P. Riemens, Oct. 2

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Editor

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 →

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Gallery: painter/poet Steven McCabe, Oct 3-31

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Editor

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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