Artword Artbar

Classical Café, Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 30

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Editor

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 wonderful post with videos and photos about Sunday’s Café on The Brott Blog

Sunday March 21: Haut Canada Trio: Marc Gibbons, oboe; Spencer deMan, bassoon; Talisa Blackman, piano
Sunday April 18: Joyce Yu, one of Valerie Tryon’s piano students, will play a delightful piano program — Haydn Sonata No. 52 in E flat, Mendelssohn Andante and Rondo Capriccio in E major, op. 14, Chopin Polonaise, op. 53 in A flat, Ravel Oiseaux Tristes.
Sunday May 30: musicians TBA from this season’s new National Academy Orchestra
[Right: Our launch Jan 31 with Lorna Heidt cello and Katherine Mrmak violin playing some Handel. They were wonderful!]
Come and enjoy some classical music in an intimate friendly cabaret setting over an espresso or a glass of wine.

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Concert: Vermeulen, chansonnier, le 20 février 2010

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Editor

Matthieu Vermeulen, en concert Ã 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 Saturday February 20, 2010, at 8:00 pm, tickets $15. http://www.vermeulen-site.com/ http://www.myspace.com/vermeulenmatthieu Continue reading →

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Artist’s Talks in Gallery, Sat Feb 20

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Editor

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: printmaker Kristian Nesbitt reveals the mysteries of his monoprints. How does he do it? Why is it that he doesn’t know what will happen? How can it be an “edition” when no print is the same as another?
Mar 20: Tadek Sobierajski answers the riddle “How is an artist like a marathon runner?” Tadek is currently training for the ‘Run Around the Bay’ on March 28. He’ll tell you how running changed how his understanding of his work as an artist. Tadek’s new paintings are on exhibit through March.

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PoeMagic, spoken word w. Klyde Broox, Feb 19

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Editor

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 month: March 26, April 23…
See “More” for Klyde’s bio Continue reading →

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Music: Ken & Ron’s kitchen party, most Thursdays

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Editor

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 on Thursdays. No cover.

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Love Poetry for Valentines Day, Feb 14 at 2 pm

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Editor

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. Hamilton. Poets include: James Deahl, Conrad Didiodato, George & Trudi Down, Dave Haskins, Ellen S. Jaffe, Eleanore Kosydar, Eileen Lampard, Jeff Seffinga, Wilma Seville, Jennifer Tan, Stan White…
[image is a vintage Valentine card from wikimedia]

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Book Launch: “The Infinite Ache” R.W. Megens, Sat Feb 13

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Editor

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, and sensual dancer Heidi Ann Crocini.
Ken Hood on The Infinite Ache: This collection of poetry by R.W. Megens is deceptively simple, bittersweet and vulnerable. It is – at times – serious, erotic, funny and gently insightful.
For more information, call Artword Artbar 905-543-8512.
Megens website: www.theinfiniteache.com/ Continue reading →

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James N. Art Crawl, gallery 7 pm, performances 7 to midnight, Feb 12

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Editor

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 9 pm: drummers James Downe and Kyle Lilley play freeflow percussion using impromptu unconventional techniques.
9:15 or so to 10:45 or so: singer/songwriter/guitarist Mark McNeil (right) plays a country/roots/folk acoustic set
11:00: a late-nite set by drummers James Downe and Kyle Lilley

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Music: Richard Chamberlain Trio, Swing Jazz, Feb 6

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Editor

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 Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Hamilton

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Music: Jay Aymar, singer-songwriter, Feb 5

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Editor

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. Jay’s latest album ‘Halfway Home’ is his best work yet and features the standout track “My Cherry Coloured Rose” which has recently been covered by the legendary Ian Tyson. http://www.myspace.com/jayaymar Continue reading →

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Movie Tuesdays – Feb 2, 9, 16, 23

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Editor

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, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.

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Concert: Classical Café, launch, Sun Jan 31, 2 pm

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Editor

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 musicians. Subsequent dates are Sunday February 21, Sunday March 21, and Sunday April 18, all at 2 pm Continue reading →

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Remembering Kate McGarrigle, Sat Jan 30

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Editor

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 for over 40 years. Bring your guitar, a song and maybe a memory. No cover. [photos: Kate in 1970 and 2009]

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Concert: Melissa-Bel, Max Wray, Chris Assaad, Fri Jan 29

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Editor

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 released her 10-song album, Brave on iTunes. Melissa’s incredible, smooth voice is used to great effect as she travels through blues, pop, soul, rock, and folk with ease. The disc is an expansion of her EP offered earlier this year. Many of the newer songs showcase a power in the young lady’s voice that was only hinted at in the previous release. “

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Dance/Music Improvisation night, Jan 28

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Editor

“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. Performers confirmed so far include Tanis MacArthur and Anne Milne (dance) and Judith Sandiford (projections), musicians Annie Shaw and Sarah Good on vocals and feedback loops, Michael Morritti on stand-up bass, Jennifer Lockman on piano. Why does Tanis call it “Behind the Kiln”? — because if you leave wood to dry behind the kiln, it warps into all kinds of strange unpredictable shapes. Continue reading →

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Arts Hamilton Artshare, host Dave Pomfret, Weds at 8 pm

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Editor

Every Wednesday at 8:00 pm, Arts Hamilton’s Artshare, hosted by Dave Pomfret, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street. Wonderful evenings where musicians, poets, comedians, playwrights and artists of all disciplines get to share, perform, discuss, cross-pollinate their work, in a friendly listening environment. To participate, contact Dave Pomfret at salsadave@greatcanadiansalsa.ca.
Wed Jan 27, Wed Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17. 24, 31

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Concert: Jazz with Jennifer & Tom, Sat Jan 23

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Editor

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

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Editor

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 Greetings from Hamilton has been nominated for a Hamilton Music Award and Duane’s 2007 debut album The Waiting Room on Busted Flat Records is still receiving effusive accolades from critics. They’ll play solo and together on the Artbar stage in what promises to be a special evening. http://www.myspace.com/markmcneil1 http://www.myspace.com/duaneruttersolo

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Gallery: Kristian Nesbitt, Jan 21-Feb 28

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Editor

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 James North Art Crawl February 12 from 7 to 10 pm.
http://www.kristiannesbitt.com/index.html Continue reading →

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Telling Our Stories, creative writing gatherings, starting Jan 21

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Editor

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 novice and seasoned writers to a remarkable tool that triggers highly creative writing. Continue reading →

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PoeMagic, spoken word w. Klyde Broox, Jan 22

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Editor

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” is Friday, Feb 19, then back to the regular 4th Friday of the month March 26, April 23…

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DAVE POMFRET needs you, concert, Jan 16, 8 pm

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Editor

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 and some cash for a contribution jar.
It was a great night, with some great music. Here’s a jam at the end recorded by Hamilton Blues Lovers (http://www.youtube.com/user/blueshamilton), with Ken Steffler, Judith Sandiford, Dave Pomfret, Ron Weihs and Larry Pascal.

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Music/film: Rockabilly rocks, Fri Jan 15 at 8 pm

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Editor

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!”

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Artshare is back, Wed Jan 13, 20 at 8:30 pm

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Editor

Arts Hamilton’s Artshare, hosted by Dave Pomfret, is back starting Wed. January 13 at 8:30 pm, every Wednesday at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street. Wonderful evenings where musicians, poets, comedians, playwrights and artists of all disciplines get to share, perform, discuss, cross-pollinate their work, in a friendly listening environment. To participate, contact Dave Pomfret at salsadave@greatcanadiansalsa.ca. We also plan to add a multicultural component to the mix.

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Movie Tuesdays – Jan 12, 19, 26…

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Editor

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 8:30: “Sita Sings the Blues” a new animation feature by Nina Paley (available on a commons licence) that weaves the Indian epic Ramayana with a modern animator’s domestic crisis. Beautiful, funny and informative. Witty animation. A treat. Hosted by Ronald Weihs
Tues Jan 19 at 8 pm: jazz performance on film. Some vintage shorts of jazz greats, and “Hi-De-Ho”, a Cab Calloway feature.
Tues Jan 26 at 8 pm: film TBA (“Greed” not available)

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James North Art Crawl at Artword Artbar, Jan 8 2010

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Editor

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 Artbar, 7 to 10 pm All Ages Photography Contest “What’s Your View of Hamilton” Theme “Environment” — hosted by Fix Our World of Hamilton. (See “More” for more information…)
In Artword Artbar, 10 pm music and post-crawl performance. Continue reading →

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Hamilton Civic League meeting, Jan 6, Jan 12

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Editor

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

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Editor

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 vocals, Midnight Jon guitar, vocals, banjo and Peter Sisk bass and vocals). We’ll open up around 8 pm. Cover $25 includes band and food. Limited seating. MUST RESERVE, call 905-543-8512.

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Caribbean comedy night with Rhoma Spencer, Sat Dec 19

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Editor

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 19 at 8pm, Admission $10 (Call 905-543-8512)
Celebrate the holiday season and warm your hearts with laughter.

**That translates to “sassy insults, spicy gossip, idle chat” — Rhoma takes issues of the day and turns them on their heads, Trinidad-style, with humour and hilarity.
Rhoma is joined by singer and guitarist Roger Gibbs. His critically-acclaimed first solo CD ‘Spirit of Calypso’ is a mix of Caribbean Acoustic original and traditional songs. http://www.spiritofcalypso.com/ Continue reading →

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Holiday dinner party Dec 18

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Editor

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 some great music as well. You bring the friends, we do all the rest.
Starting at 6:30 for mingling and appetizers, mains at 7:30. Around 8:30 pm live music by Jennifer Lockman piano, Tom Shea guitar and Marcy Hull vocals, a mix of jazz standards and original songs.
$24.50 per person, plus cash bar. Limited seating, reservations essential — call 905-543-8512 or email artword@artword.net. Continue reading →

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Artshare special Design Hope fundraiser Dec 16, 9 pm

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Editor

Arts Hamilton Artshare, with host Dave Pomfret, has a special evening of music from the talented Hamilton singer/songwriters who contributed to this year’s Design Hope cd. All proceeds from the sale of the cd, and donations, go the Hamilton’s Out of the Cold Program, a city-wide initiative in a number of churches that offers hot meals and shelter to the city’s homeless from November to March.
Here is a link to an image version of the press release for Design Hope Songwriters Project new cd — Design Hope Vol 4: Love is Everything: http://www.designhope.ca/media.html Continue reading →

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Hamilton Civic League Xmas Party, Dec 16, 7 pm

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Editor

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 Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&gid=58502678877
Light refreshments provided by HCL, cash bar.
Wednesday December 16, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 pm
Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street (off of James Street North just south of Barton). This is a free event — RSVP to hamiltoncivicleague@gmail.com.

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“Festival of Lights & Peace: Songs & Stories” Allan Merovitz, Dec 13 7:30

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Editor

“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, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton

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Poetry: Human Rights Week, Dec 13, 2 pm

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Editor

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 event headlines bill bissett. Also appearing are: Simon De Abreu, James Deahl, Conrad Didiodato, Dave Haskins, Paulos Ioannou (from Toronto), Ellen Jaffe, Honey Novick (Toronto), Jenn Pidgeon (Kitchener-Waterloo), Jeff Seffinga, and Stan White (Brantford) — and
the Sexual Assault Centre of Hamilton & Area
For more info: James Deahl, 905-312-1779 jedeahl@lara.on.ca

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Concert: Michael Pickett, Sat Dec 12

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Editor

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.
Saturday December 12, 2009 at 8 pm.
Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Hamilton. Tickets $10. Intimate venue, limited seating. Reserve 905-543-8512.
http://michaelpickett.com/index.html
Videos from Dec 12 by Hamilton Blues Lovers:

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Art Crawl, Dec 11, art and post-crawl perf

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Editor

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 Volumes and the Barwins, Klyde Broox and Jeff Seffinga.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=216963901457&ref=nf

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“Journey of Peace” Artshare, Wed Dec 9 at 7:30

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Editor

A special Arts Hamilton Artshare evening Wed Dec 9, earlier start 7:30 pm:
Journey of Peace presents an Evening of Music introducing Mist the Mistrykidd and Jehangir Khan. PWYC.
A Journey of Peace: Stories of hope and healing for those who live with war. http://www.journeyofpeace.ca/

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Gallery: Ellen Irving, “Travelling with Research Consultants”

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Editor

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 Gallery will be closed over Christmas, check back here for schedule updates)
Opening reception with the artist Saturday December 5 from 2 to 5 pm.
Artist will also be present on two James North Art Crawls from 7 to 10 pm — (for Part One) Friday December 11, 2009 and (for Part Two) Friday January 8, 2010. Continue reading →

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Artwordz DubSoiree w. Klyde Broox, Fri Dec 4

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Editor

“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 artsfriendly cafe. Pay what you can for the poetry and get your food and drink at some of the most reasonable prices in town. A great way to spend a Friday night. You might even find yourself moved to share some of your own stuff. Come join us and have some wholesome, mentally stimualting fun!”

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Music: The Lament Brothers & Gasoline gathers… Dec. 3

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Editor

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 various world instruments) and jag (playing electric guitar). http://www.myspace.com/friendsofgasoline
At Artword Artbar, Thur Dec 3 at 9 pm, pwyc

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Reading: “Dream Catcher 23”, Sun Nov 29, 2 pm

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Editor

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 at 2:00 pm. Readers include Lucy Brennan, Domenico Capilongo, James Deahl, Donna Langevin, Chris Panell.
http://dreamcatchermagazine.blogspot.com/ Continue reading →

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Storytelling: Chiarelli’s “Boccaccio”, Nov 27 & 28

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Editor

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 storyteller Giovanni Boccaccio, and gives them a Hamilton twist, interspersed with some demon harmonica playing. Boccaccio’s collection of one hundred allegorical and often bawdy stories, The Decameron, was written in 1350. Charly performed some of these stories at the recent FOOL Festival of Oral Literatures in Toronto, and we asked him to try them on us. He’ll be adding some new ones as well. Continue reading →

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Music: Bluesy Tuesdays w. Gunter Ott Blues Band

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Editor

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 and listen), maybe an open blues jam around 9. First one Oct 27, last one Dec 1, 2009. Photo by Harry Rasmussen at a recent Artbar evening.

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Music: Fred D. Smith in concert, Sat Nov 21

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Editor

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 dad would have in the living room. When you mix oldtime country & western, rockabilly, 60’s rock, blues, gospel and folk, you get what Fred likes to call “FOLKADELIC”. Fred is a regular at the Wed “Artshare” evenings — can’t wait for a whole evening of his great music.
Video of the night from Hamilton Blues Lovers:

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Music: Dave Pomfret in concert, Fri Nov 20

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Editor

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, Producer) has garnered significant critical acclaim & high praise from Hamilton€™s music community.
€œOn his first solo effort, Dave Pomfret demonstrates a mature songwriting craft that blends a rootsy grit with a natural pop sensibility.€ €“ Graham Rockingham.
2009 Hamilton Music Awards Nominee for Male Artist of Year & Folk/Roots Record of the Year. Continue reading →

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African Coffee House, Sun Nov 15, 2 pm

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Editor

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 performs traditional Eskesta dance moves. More performers to be announced. Cover $5, includes the coffee. We hope this will become a regular (monthly?) event at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street

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Music: Jericho in concert, Nov 14

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Editor

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 Eric`s R&B background has provided them with a rich and varied repertoire (including some original material). It also helps that the pair share a finely developed sense of the absurd that often creeps into their performances. [Photo by Kyle Weir] http://jericho-duo.ca/ Continue reading →

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Art Crawl “Art on a Plate” plus 10 pm post-crawl, Fri Nov 13

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Editor

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, with a food-tasting at Artword Artbar during the “crawl”. Seasons specializes in seasonal soups, sauces, chutneys, and infused salts — now available for retail sale at specialty food shops (will also be available at Artword on crawl night). Jesse and Jeremy have been cooking in our kitchen, so we’ve been able to sample their wares — fantastic! We’re already serving some of their soups.
Performance during crawl: Annie Shaw on piano
10 pm: post-crawl performance: Gunter Ott Blues Band.

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Film: “Saturday Night at the movies”, Sat Nov 7

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Editor

Saturday Nov 7 at Artword Artbar, a film free-for-all starting at 8 pm. Line-up fo fare TBA.

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Spoken Word: Klyde Broox, Fri Nov 6

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Editor

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 Etc, audience members will be treated to a selection of outstanding new poems that I€™m very excited to be premiering at this event. Naturally, some beloved previously aired poems will be delivered as well, since they always taste fresh on my tongue and audiences keep responding favourably to them. Continue reading →

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Gallery: Maureen Paxton, Nov 5 to 30

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Editor

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 to 5 pm (also open during all Artword Artbar hours). Maureen will be present during Friday November 13th, James North Art Crawl, from 7 to 10 pm

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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. You can also just listen.

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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 Artbar is a new neighbourhood bar at 15 Colbourne Street, in the arts district of Hamilton. Admission is at the door – $5/PWYC. 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), maybe an open jam around 9. Photo by Harry Rasmussen at a recent Artbar evening.

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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 in the Artword Artbar. 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 and ranges from finger picked ballads, with haunting vocals and harmonies, to the intricate and dynamic rock song, where Christa€™s immense vocal power and range surprises and delights the listener.
Hamilton Blues Lovers posts this video from the Oct 24 performance at Artword Artbar:

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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 jazz fare.”

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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 Trust to preserve Al Purdy’s A-Frame on Lake Roblin.
Readers include bill bissett, James Deahl, Caroline Morgan Di Giovanni, Katherine L. Gordon, Richard (Tai) Grove, Carol Malyon, Honey Novick, Jeff Seffinga, and Stan White. Sunday October 18 at 2:oo pm at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton ON.
Video by Henry Martinuk below of the bill bissett portion of the 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, Oct 15, 2009” + Preview article by Robin Pettis in View Magazine, Oct 15, 2009 issue 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 Artbar. Should be fun. Join us Friday Oct 16 at 8 pm. No cover.

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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 performing from their work.
Wed Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28 ,
Nov 4, Nov 11 (special “Remembering 316 Lounge”), Nov 18, Nov 25,
Dec 2, Dec 9 and Dec 16
Programming by musician Dave Pomfret. Here’s his Facebook contact.
Or contact Arts Hamilton, 905-481-3218 or email: artshamilton@artshamilton.ca
Sponsored by Artword Artbar.

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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 Artbar is a new venue designed to bring artists and friends together in a casual environment to enjoy good talk, good music and good food in an artist friendly environment. So come on down to the Artword Artbar, grab a pint or espresso and some nachos or a light meal and enjoy the ambiance. It’s a laid back, fun environment. And No Cover Charge. Just bring some friends and have a funky night on the town. You deserve it. Check out the Artword Artbar at https://www.artword.net/artbar/ See you there. Gunter

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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.” Friday October 2 at 8 pm, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street

Hamilton Blues Lovers posted some great videos of this event at Artword Artbar. With Joe Clark on mandolin and Rocky Hill on bass on some songs.

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 31, 2009, at Artword Gallery, 15 Colbourne Street, Hamilton ON L8R 2G2.
Saturday October 3 from 2 to 5 pm: opening reception with the artist.
Friday October 9 (James North Arts Crawl), 7 to 10 pm; artist present.
10 pm, McCabe performs a poetry reading, with video, as part of Artword Artbar€™s regular post-crawl performance events.
Gallery business hours: Thurs to Sat from 2 to 5 pm. The gallery is also open for viewing when Artword Artbar is open.

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James North Arts Crawl, Artbar post-crawl performance

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Editor

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 piano in the bar during Crawl.
10 pm Post-crawl performance features artist/poet Steve McCabe with poems and video, dancer Meiko Ando improvising with projections by Judith Sandiford, plus the Gunter Ott Blues Band into the night.
Meanwhile, down the street, Sonic Unyon has organized a music event on James North. The street will be closed from Wilson to Cannon, with lots of free music on the street from 7 to 11 pm. http://www.supercrawl.ca/Supercrawl/Supercrawl/Supercrawl.html

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NEW: Arts Hamilton’s Artshare every Wed, launch Sept. 30

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Editor

“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 playwrights performing from their work.
Launch night Sept 30 is hosted by Kevin Land. Musician line-up: Dave Pomfret, Mike Trebilcock, Carolyna Loveless, Duane Rutter, Alfie Smith.
Organized by Arts Hamilton. To participate, contact Arts Hamilton 905-481-3218 or email: artshamilton@artshamilton.ca

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Weekend music at the Artbar Sept 25 and 26

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Editor

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 anybody, but this time I’m hoping that everyone will come to the Artbar and help me celebrate. Be prepared to perform, if you’re a performer.”

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Crawl night, we had a blast

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Editor

Sept. 11 Arts Crawl — what a great night. Started with pianist Stephen Murray playing our baby grand, filling the place with Chopin nocturnes, Joplin rags, while the Arts Crawlers popped in and out. Then we had the first of our post-crawl performance nights. Then we kept going into the night as people came and went… Met many wonderful new friends, old friends, new neighbours. In Artword Gallery, David and Stephanie Romanello view Sandiford painting (photo by David Romanello).

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Artbar: Sept 11 (Arts Crawl) and Sept 12

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Editor

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 others
10 pm: post-crawl music in the bar with Alan Flint and Popeyes of the Cuban Remix project
Sept 12: noon to 6: lunch, Gallery, espresso…, 6 to 8 pm: light meal
8 pm to midnight: live music

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Artbar’s hours, starting Sept 16 ’09

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Editor

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. (Also music during crawl 7 to 10 pm)

Artword Gallery Thurs to Sat 2 to 5, in addition to the bar hours

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“The Cubanos are Here!” James North Arts Crawl, Sept 11

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Editor

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. N.)
9 pm: more performance art@ Artword Artbar (15 Colbourne)
10 pm: Alan Flint and Popeye’s Golden Theory at Artword Artbar

Click here for a pdf poster of the Sept 11 events jamesnorth_Sept11_cubanos Continue reading →

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Artbar nearly open — busy programming….

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Editor

We’re still working on behing-the-scenes stuff. Ron is programming an old-fashioned cash register (painfully labourious). I’m programming exhibitions in the gallery (way more fun than the cash register). And fixing this and that… We were closed over the weekend of Aug 28 and 29 while our kitchen was being inaugurated by some superb Hamilton chefs cooking for a private function nearby. Great to have such expertise in the place, even briefly.

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J.P. Riemens’ Songwriters Workshop at This Ain’t Hollywood

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Editor

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 (or we’ll try to be, since we need to be at our own place). You may recall that Artword’s most recent theatre production Tobacco Troubadour, was based on J.P.’s songs and featured the fabulous Bar Flies (Hamilton in April and Delhi in July).

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Artword Artbar’s sneak preview Aug 14

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Editor

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 Sipila and others, as well as the Gunter Ott Blues Band and some projections by Judith Sandiford.

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Getting ready at Artword Artbar

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Editor

We’ve been cleaning and painting and solving all the little things you have to do in a new place. Everything is moving along well.

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street event, youme gallery, Aug 5

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Editor

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 storefronts on Wednesday evening, Aug 5. The €œshadow paintings€ will commemorate the anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima Aug 6 and Nagasaki Aug 9. Everyone is welcome. The more people we have (chalkers and persons to lie on the ground) the faster we€™ll get done. We€™ll try to start around 5:30/6 pm.”

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Artbar nearly open — we’re practicing now

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Editor

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 beautiful circular tops for the tables; – Judith has almost finished painting the tops and Ron varnishing them; – Gord Odegaard has rigged up elegant LED lighting over the bar.
Richard Chamberlain and Sepp Sipila played some wonderful jazz tonight, just to try things out. Jennifer Lockman will test the piano tomorrow (Saturday the 22nd).

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James North Arts Crawl, August 14

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Editor

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

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Editor

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.

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