Category Archives: Event

Artword Theatre’s If Cows Could Fly at The Lyric, Jan 30-Feb 3

An Artword Theatre favourite is back! Allan Merovitz‘s delightful show If Cows Could Fly, with live Klezmer music, runs Wed to Sat, January 30 to Feb 2, 2013, at 8 pm, plus two shows Sunday, February 3, at 2 pm … Continue reading

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Jazz: Jude Johnson, Carl Horton, Mike Malone, Sat Jan 26, 2013

Saturday January 26, 2013 at 8 pm, at Artword Artbar, $15 (call 905-543-8512 to book). Back by popular demand! Another rare appearance! An intimate evening of song with  Jude Johnson on vocals, Carl Horton on piano and Mike Malone on … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, spoken word host Klyde Broox, 2013, Fri Jan 25, Fri Feb 22, Fri Mar 22

Fourth Friday of month, pwyc. 2013: Friday January 25 and Friday February 22, at 8:00 pm. “PoeMagic“, an evening of spoken word, hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox. All genres of spoken word poets welcome. Contact Klyde at  kbroox@porchlight.ca.  “Steeped in … Continue reading

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SINGALONG with Sam and Jane, 2013, Thurs Jan 24 & Thurs Feb 28

Thursday January 24, and Thursday February 28, 2013, 7:30-9:30 pm, pwyc ($5-$10 suggested) SINGALONG with Sam Turton and Jane Lewis, singer-songwriters from Guelph. Come out and SING!  They’ve got songbooks full of classic favourites — YOU request the songs, and … Continue reading

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Special Event: Code Red, a neighbourhood discussion, guest Steve Buist, Mon Jan 21 at 7 pm

Monday January 21 at 7 pm, free. Central Neighbourhood Association presents CODE RED, a neighbourhood discussion on the social determinants of health in Hamilton. Guest speaker: Steve Buist, investigative journalist, Hamilton Spectator Code Red Series.

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Tribal Gallery presents Vandana, East Indian classical music, Sat Jan 19, 2013, 8 pm

Saturday January 19, 2013, at 8 pm, $12 advance, $15 door. “Experience World Music!” The Tribal Gallery presents a special CD release concert by vocalist Vandana Vishwas singing expressive songs based on East Indian classical music. Click here to download the … Continue reading

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Concert: Janice Lee and the Free Radicals, Fri Jan 18, 2013

Friday January 18, 2013, 8 pm. Janice Lee and the Free Radicals. They wowed us on a late night during our Fringe Clubhouse, and we are delighted to have them back. Watch out! A groovy new jazz, funk, folk pop … Continue reading

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Jazz w. Max Santandrea quartet, Thur Jan 17, 2013

Thursday January 17, 2013, at 8 pm, pwyc. Jazz with the Max Santandrea quartet: Max Santandrea, bass, Andrew Marcaccio sax, Travis Baynham guitar, Pat Armstrong drums.

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Folk-old-timey music with Uncle Dan Henshall, Wed Jan 16, 2013

Wednesday January 16, 2013 at 8 pm, $5 / pwyc. Uncle Dan Henshall, mandolin and more, hosts an evening of folk-singer-songwriter-oldtimey music, with guests Brendan James Stephens and Tom Dusome.   https://www.facebook.com/BrendanJStephensMusic and http://brendanjstephens.bandcamp.com/album/my-name-is-brendan-j-stephens www.myspace.com/tomdusomeband

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Green Drinks, Tues Jan 15, 5 pm

Tuesday January 15, 2013, from 5 pm. Green Drinks meets for an evening of lively eco-minded conversation and socializing.

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Ophelia Syndrome back! with Kori Pop, Sat Jan 12, 8 pm

Saturday January 12, 2013 at 8 pm, $10. Ophelia Syndrome, an experimental five piece band from Hamilton, in their first Hamilton appearance after their European tour launching their new album ‘all things forgotten‘. Deanna Wells (vocals, keyboards),  Trina Nadeau (cello), Adrian … Continue reading

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ART CRAWL: Drawings by David Nemeth, Jan 11 & Feb 8, 2013

In Artword Gallery from Friday January 11 to Saturday February 23, 2013, a two-part drawing show by David Nemeth.The artist will be present for both January 11 and February 8 Art Crawl evenings. Artword Gallery is open during Artword Artbar … Continue reading

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ART CRAWL: Blues, Jazz, Funk with Beg to Differ, Fri Jan 11, 2013

Friday January 11, 2013, James North Art Crawl (second Friday of each month). Music in the bar from 8 pm, tip jar: An Artword favourite, the lively high-energy trio Beg To Differ Trio playing blues / jazz / funk — … Continue reading

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Artword Artbar closed from Sat Dec 15 at 6 pm until Fri Jan 11, 2013 at 6 pm

We’re closed from Saturday December 15, 2012 at 6 pm (after the GritLIT booksale and friends of Cuba social). No evening event. We’re back for January Art Crawl, Friday January 11 at 6 pm. To reach us, email artword@artword.net

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Holiday Open House, Hamilton Friendship Association with Cuba, Sat Dec 15, 3 to 5 pm

Saturday December 15, 3-5 pm at Artword Artbar 15, Colbourne St. Free event, donations to CNC Cuban Hurricane relief fund accepted. Light refreshments and cash bar. Hosted by Hamilton Friendship Association with Cuba. The HFAC executive and Community Committee will … Continue reading

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Art Crawl: “gritLIT Holiday Book and Gift Sale”, Dec 14-Dec 15

Friday December 14 (James North Art Crawl) from 7 to 10 pm Saturday December 15 from 1 to 5 pm, at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street. gritLIT, Hamilton’s Literary Festival, is proud to partner with the Artword Artbar for their … Continue reading

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Art Crawl, Bill and the Art Crawlers, Fri Dec 14

Friday December 14, 2012, James North Art Crawl, tip jar. Music by Bill and the Art Crawlers, a mainstay in the Hamilton music scene, most recently found playing Art Crawls at the Blue Angel around the corner, and now making … Continue reading

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Books-to-Bars book drive & showcase, Thurs Dec 13, 7 pm

Thursday December 13, from 7 pm. Artword Artbar is pleased to host this Books-to-Bars evening to highlight their December book donation drive. “Women Rising: A Books to Bars Fundraiser, celebrates women’s strength by uniting to support our imprisoned sisters. Imprisoned … Continue reading

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Jazz: Sean Dowhaniuk Group, Wed Dec 12

Wednesday December 12, 8 pm, pwyc. Jazz with the Sean Dowhaniuk Group, an innovative young group of jazz musicians, with new compositions. Mike Rajna drums; Josh Smiley piano; Ethan Tilbury bass; Sean Dowhaniuk guitar http://www.seandowhaniuk.bandcamp.com

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Green Drinks seasonal party Tues Dec 11, 2012, from 5:30 PM

Tuesday December 11, 2012 from 5:30 onwards. The Annual Green Drinks Seasonal Party, at Artword Artbar, for some relaxed socializing, featuring irreverent but ecologically correct “Carols”. A small cover to pay for the food.

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