Category Archives: Literary, Spoken Word

J.P. Riemens book launch, Sun Sept 29 from 3 to 5 pm

Sunday September 29, 2019, from 3 to 5 pm, $10 (includes a free cd). Singer-songwriter J.P. Riemens reads from his new book Slightly Below the Surface, and sings some songs from his cds. Slightly Below the Surface is the story … Continue reading

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Paul Lisson, The Perfect Archive, book launch, Sun Sept 22 at 4 pm

Sunday September 22, 2019, at 4:00 pm. Book launch: The Perfect Archive by Paul Lisson, published by Guernica Editions. The Perfect Archive is a story in verse about an archivist who moves beyond his role as protector and cataloguer of … Continue reading

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“Hamilton, Durand, Pub & Parlour” Capella Intima vocal quartet- Tues June 18 at 9 pm

Tuesday June 18, at 9 pm, free admission (sponsored by Hamilton Arts Council and the Downtown BIA). Part of Hamilton Arts Week. Special event at Artword Artbar: The Capella Intima vocal quartet (Sheila Dietrich soprano, Jennifer Enns Modolo alto, Bud … Continue reading

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Hamilton Poetry Centre Open Reading, Thurs May 30, 7-9 pm

Thursday May 30, 2019, 7 pm. Free. The Hamilton Poetry Centre presents its annual Open Reading. Everyone is welcome to attend and to read. Doors open 6:30, reading starts at 7:00. Please arrive by 6:45 to register Established in 1983, … Continue reading

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(Dub)Poetically Speaking: host Klyde Broox, Wed Apr 10

Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 8 pm, pwyc. (Dub)Poetically Speaking: a spoken word evening hosted by our longtime friend Klyde Broox. The evening includes a line-up of poets, plus an open-mic to follow.

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Poetry: Tamaracks: Canadian Poetry, celebration, Sun April 7 at 2 pm

Sunday April 7, 2019, from 2 to 5 pm. As a celebration of National Poetry Month, Artword Artbar hosts a poetry reading featuring Tamaracks contributors. In fall 2018, Tamaracks: Canadian poetry for the 21st century was published by Lummox Press, … Continue reading

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Sad Boys Literary Society, readings, music, Wed Mar 6

Wednesday March 6, 2019, at 8 pm. Admission by donation. The Sad Boys Literary Society returns with music, readings, and new chapbooks. Host Ben Robinson. Performers include: Elise Arsenault, Anthony Easton, Melissa Payne.  

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OPENING Event: Kyp Harness, w. Tania Gill & Dale Morningstar, Thurs Feb 7, 2019

Thursday February 7, 2019, at 8 pm, $10 / pwyc. First event of 2019. Songwriter Kyp Harness, musician and writer, is celebrating the release of his second novel The Abandoned as well as his 14th album, self-titled Kyp Harness. Joining … Continue reading

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The Sad Boys Literary Society, readings & music, Wed Nov 21

Wednesday November 21, 2018, at 8 pm. Admission by donation. The Sad Boys Literary Society returns with a night of readings and musical performances from Meredith Park, Kira Moolman, Tim Selles, Tim Martin, Ben McCullough, Ben Robinson. The evening is … Continue reading

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An Intimate Evening With Dwayne Morgan, Sat Nov 17

Saturday, November 17, 2018, at 8 pm, $15 reg, $12 student/senior. Call 905-543-8512 or Book online   Dwayne Morgan is a master storyteller. Known affectionately as the Godfather of Canadian Spoken Word, Morgan brings his 25th anniversary celebrations to Hamilton. Join … Continue reading

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Sympoesis2: poet John Terpstra, musician Glenn Macdonald, Wed Nov 14

Wednesday November 14, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Sympoesis2:  In the first Sympoesis, held in May, writer and poet John Terpstra and singer/songwriter and cartographer Glenn Macdonald wove together an evening of readings and song into an interdisciplinary artistic event … Continue reading

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Supercrawl: Melodic Pixel Media hosts Mother Tareka + The Human Race, Sat Sept 15

Supercrawl Weekend, Saturday September 15, 2018, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, $10 / pwyc. Melodic Pixel Media presents a Supercrawl Saturday double-header at Artword Artbar: * Mother Tareka: Sax blasting, direct acting, flute tooting, pedal pumping MC Mother Tareka is … Continue reading

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Ben Bowen, Tom Shea, Mario Laquintana, music composed around poetry, Thurs June 28

Thursday June 28, 2018, at 8 pm, $10.  Cloctawr: Ben Bowen on electric guitar, poetry samples, and trumpet; Tom Shea on electric guitar; Mario Laquintana on drums. Music primarily composed around various pieces of local poetry (by Gary Barwin, John … Continue reading

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The Sad Boys Literary Society, readings & music, Thurs June 14

Thursday June 14, 2018 at 8 pm. Admission by donation. The Sad Boys Literary Society will be celebrating their 1st birthday with a night of readings and musical performances at Artbar Artbar. This will also be your only chance to … Continue reading

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Book Launch, Summer Issue TOWER POETRY, Sat June 9 at 2 pm

Saturday, June 9, 2018, 2:00 to 4:30 pm, free. Book Launch of Summer Issue of TOWER POETRY. Due to the closing of Bryan Prince Bookseller, the launch is being held at Artword Artbar. The launch is a free event and … Continue reading

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Latin American peña, an evening of poetry & music, Fri June 8

Friday June 8, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Latin American peña (evening of poetry and music),  with musicians guitarist-singer Marcelo Puente, singer Lil America, musician/laptops Edgardo Moreno, singer Nancy Reyes, musician Jose Lobos, and singer-songwriter Fito Molena. Poetry by Ama … Continue reading

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Sympoesis: singer-songwriter Glenn Macdonald & poet John Terpstra, Wed May 16

Wednesday May 16, 2018, at 8 pm, $10. Sympoesis is a collaboration between singer/songwriter and cartographer Glenn Macdonald, and poet and cabinetmaker/carpenter John Terpstra. An evening of songs and poems and other writing, some new, some old. They first collaborated … Continue reading

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Wise Fools for World Storytelling Day, Tues Mar 20, 7 pm

Tuesday March 20, 2018, from 7 to 9 pm. Artword Artbar presents a World Storytelling Day concert featuring members of the Burlington Storytellers’ Guild. Special guest is Sue Ramsay, storyteller and jazz singer extraordinaire. The theme this year is Wise … Continue reading

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Grito de Mujer (Woman Scream), poetry & music, Fri Mar 16

Friday, March 16, 2018, 8 to 11pm,  (viernes, 16 de marzo 2018,  20:00 a 23:00), at Artword Artbar, an evening of poetry and music, for the Grito de Mujer International Festival. Hamilton Coordinator is Ama Luna, with collaborators from Friends … Continue reading

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New Play “Static” by Kevin Land, reading,Thurs Feb 22 at 7 pm

Thursday February 22, 2018, from 7 to 9 pm, free (call 905-543-8512). Reading of a new script-in-progress by playwright, screenwriter and director Kevin Land. Readers are: Deanna  Stevens, Martha Christianson, Aimee Kesler Evans, Janet Kompare Fritz, Greg Flis, Carlos Jiminez, … Continue reading

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Rapper LTtheMonk (Liam Tyndall) & Friends, Wed Feb 7, 2018

Wednesday February 7, 2018, at 8 pm, $5 students. Rapper LTtheMonk (Liam Tyndall) and some of his colleagues at Mohawk Music.  www.facebook.com/ltthemonk/

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Latin Music and Poetry peña with Marcelo Puente, Thurs Nov 9

Thursday November 9, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. Join us for a special evening: a Latin Peña Trova y Poesia, with artists: Ama Luna, Edgardo Moreno, Fito Molina, Lil America, Marcelo Puente, Nancy Reyes, Constanza Durán and a guest youth … Continue reading

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Sad Boys Lit. Society, launch party for Mayami, Sun Oct 15, 6 pm

Sunday October 15, 2017, at 6 pm, $5/pwyc. The Sad Boys Lit. Society presents: a Launch Party for Mayami. Come join the SBLS as they celebrate the release of Ben Robinson‘s chapbook Mayami, (Bird, Buried Press) a collection of poems about … Continue reading

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Hamilton Poetry Centre Open Reading, Thurs May 11, 7-9 pm

Thursday May 11, 2017, 7 pm. Free. The Hamilton Poetry Centre presents its annual Open Reading. Everyone is welcome to attend and to read. Doors open 6:30, reading starts at 7:00. Please arrive by 6:45 to register Established in 1983, … Continue reading

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Tamara Buckland hosts Spoken Word Open Mic, Thurs April 27

Thursday April 27, 2017, 8 pm. An Open Mic for Spoken Word Artists, hosted by Tamara Buckland. To participate, please contact Tamara on her Facebook event for this: https://www.facebook.com/events/1266508186737186/

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Grito de Mujer, a night of poetry and music, Sat Mar 11

Saturday March 11, 2017, at 8 pm, free. Grito de Mujer (Woman Scream) is a night of music and poetry that is part of the Woman Scream International Poetry Festival celebrated in March of each year. The night is dedicated … Continue reading

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Tamara Buckland hosts Spoken Word Open Mic, Thurs March 9

Thursday March 9, 2017, 8 pm. An Open Mic for Spoken Word Artists, hosted by Tamara Buckland. View the event on Facebook and message Tamara to sign up. https://www.facebook.com/events/1362264643826507/

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The CAROUSEL Paper Roadshow, Wed June 29

Wednesday June 29, 2016, 8 pm, free admission. The CAROUSEL Paper Roadshow. CAROUSEL, an innovative and beautifully designed art/lit journal, is taking it on the road this summer — getting out of Toronto and touring to 8 cities across Ontario, … Continue reading

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Hamilton Poetry Centre Open Reading, Thurs May 19, 7-9 pm

Thursday May 19, 2016, 7 pm. Free. The Hamilton Poetry Centre presents its annual Open Reading. Everyone is welcome to attend and to read. Established in 1983, the Hamilton Poetry Centre works to support and encourage the writing and appreciation … Continue reading

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World Storytelling Day, two events, Sun Mar 20

Sunday March 20, 2016. Two events to celebrate World Storytelling Day: ** 2:30 to 4:30 pm: Stories of Discovery by participants in the McMaster Discovery Program. ** 5 to 7 pm: Strong Women Burning Brightly, a concert celebrating the wit, … Continue reading

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Noche de poesia y musica (night of poetry and music), Fri Mar 4

Friday March 4, 2016, at 8 pm, $15 or sliding scale. This Noche bohemia (a night of poetry and music) is called  Woman Scream, a night dedicated raising awareness about violence against women. There will be poetry and music. The … Continue reading

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Klyde Broox: launch of Xu Lizhi chapbook, Thurs Jan 28, 2016

Thursday, January 28, 2016, at 8 pm, free. The Tower and PoeMagic presents a poetry reading, in English and Mandarin, to launch a chapbook of poems by Xu Lizhi, the late Chinese poet, and worker at FoxConn, an electronics factory … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Mansfield Press fall titles, Mon Nov 16 at 7 pm

Monday November 16, 2015, at 7 pm. Mansfield Press invites you to the Hamilton launch of its five fall titles! With readings by: Tara Azzopardi — Last Stop, Lonesome Town (poetry) Salvatore DiFalco — Mean Season (novel) David W. McFadden … Continue reading

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October Poetry Blast, hosted by James Deahl, Sun Oct 18, 2-5 pm

Sunday October 18, 2015, from 2 to 5 pm. Free admission. October Poetry Blast, organized by poet James Deahl.  Featured readers include Canadian contributors to the California-based anthologies LUMMOX 3 and LUMMOX 4. Readers: Jennifer L. Foster (Hamilton), David Haskins … Continue reading

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Transformation by Learie Mc Nicolls, Fringe Festival, July 16 to 25

July 16 to 25, 2015, $10. Artword Theatre presents Transformation: A Journey of the Soul’s Healing by Learie Mc Nicolls, in the 2015 Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival. Learie Mc Nicolls confronts the demons of poverty, violence and fear in his … Continue reading

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Sat June 27: Zineposium 2 to 6 pm, Spoken Word open mic and PoeMagic, 6:30 to 9:30 pm

Saturday June 27, 2015, from 2 pm on, free. Artword Artbar hosts the 2015 Hamilton Zineposium from 2 to 6 pm, followed at 6:30 pm by a special edition for Zine-ists of spoken word open mic PoeMagic (hosted by Klyde … Continue reading

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Humber Literary Review issue #3 launch, Tues May 26, 7-9 pm

Tuesday May 26, 2015, 7 to 9 pm, free. The Humber Literary Review launches its third issue for its Hamilton readers at Artword Artbar. Readings by Krista Foss, Sally Cooper, Claire Caldwell, Kelli Deeth, Nicola Winstanley. “HLR is the creation … Continue reading

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Klyde Broox hosts a special on Chinese poet Xu Lizhi, Wed April 22

Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 8:00 pm. Host Klyde Broox returns to Artword Artbar with a Poetry Month special edition of PoeMagic. Klyde Broox  hosts I SPEAK BLOOD, an open community poetry reading in memory of Xu Lizhi, the late Chinese … Continue reading

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Poetry Month special, host James Deahl, Sun Apr 19 at 2:30

Sunday April 19, 2015 , from, 2:30-5:30 pm. A Poetry Month Special hosted by poet James Deahl. “Established in Canada in April 1998 by the League of Canadian Poets (LCP), National Poetry Month (NPM) brings together schools, publishers, booksellers, literary … Continue reading

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DANCE & THEATRE: Learie Mc Nicolls “Transformation”, Wed-Thurs, Mar 25-26

Wednesday & Thursday, March 25 & 26, 2015, at 9 pm, $10.  Call 905-543-8512 to reserve. Artword Theatre presents  “Transformation: A journey of the soul’s healing”, told in spoken word and dance by award-winning choreographer Learie Mc Nicolls, directed by … Continue reading

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Jazz History & Film: David Lee on Ornette Coleman + Shirley Clarke film, Fri Feb 27

Friday February 27, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Jazz history at Artword Artbar: David Lee, musician and author of The Battle of the Five Spot, talks about Ornette Coleman‘s historic 1959 debut at New York’s Five Spot Cafe. The talk … Continue reading

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Wordcrafters Meetup, Wed Nov 12 at 7:30 pm

Wednesday November 12, 2014, at 7:30-9:30 pm. Free admission. Wordcrafters Meetup. The event will be an opportunity for writers, editors and other publishing and communications professionals to meet, network, explore collaborations, socialize, and participate in what promises to be a … Continue reading

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Party: Artword Artbar’s 5-year anniversary, host Dave Pomfret, Friday Nov 7

Friday November 7, 2014, at 8 pm, no cover. We’re celebrating Artword Artbar’s 5-year anniversary with a party and some special friends. We’ve invited our favourite singer-songwriter Dave Pomfret to host the evening. Dave got us started back in Fall … Continue reading

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The Muted Note: Songs Based on Poems by P.K. Page, Susanna Hood & Scott Thomson, Thurs Sept 25

Thursday September 25 at 8 pm, $10. The Muted Note: Songs Based on Poems by P.K. Page, created and performed by Susanna Hood (voice & dance) and Scott Thomson (trombone). Artword Artbar is one stop on Susanna and Scott’s tour performing … Continue reading

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“Hamilton Speaks Up”, a literary and musical Open Mic, Wed April 2

Wednesday April 2, 2014, at 7:30 pm, no cover, admission by donation. “Hamilton Speaks Up“, a literary and musical Open Mic, presented by the newly formed Hamilton Branch of the Canadian Authors Association. Writers and musicians, of all genres, are … Continue reading

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Sistahs Express! Showcase, Intern’l Women’s Day, Sat Mar 8 at 2 pm

Saturday March 8, from 2 to 4 pm. WSGT (When Sistahs Get Together) presents Sistahs Express! hosted by singer/activist Queen Cee. “Artistic and Creative Women in the community coming together to showcase their talents of song, art, dance, instrument and … Continue reading

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Matapa’s Roots en Route Festival events, Feb 6 and Feb 8, 2014

Matapa Music and Arts organization presents two events at Artword Artbar in their Roots en Route Festival for Black History Month 2014. For info & tickets, call Matapa 289-700-9997 or http://www.matapa.ca/home/roots-en-route-festival Thursday February 6 at 8 pm, $10 door, $8 … Continue reading

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Winter WarmUp Poetry Fest, Sun Nov 24, 1:30 pm

Sunday November 24, 2013 1:30 pm-4:30 pm, free. Tower Poetry Society and The Ontario Poetry Society present The Winter WarmUp Poetry Fest, with member readings and open mic. Featuring the Snowflakes & Icicles Raffle Draw sponsored by: Guernica Editions, Dundurn … Continue reading

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Book Tour by Mark Bray, an Occupy Wall Street organizer, Sat Sept 28, 3:30

Saturday, September 28 at 3:30 pm. Come to the book tour event for Translating Anarchy: The Anarchism of Occupy Wall Street by Mark Bray. Translating Anarchy tells the story of the anti-capitalist anti-authoritarians of Occupy Wall Street who strategically communicated … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, host Klyde Broox, Fri Sept 27, Fri Oct 25

Friday September 27, 2013 at 8 pm, pwyc. Friday October 25, 2013 at 8 pm, pwyc. 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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EXTRA! Lit Live Reading Series for September, Sun Sept 8 at 7:30

Sunday September 8 at 7:30 pm. Lit Live Reading Series for September: Brad Smith, Carmine Starnino, Heather J. Wood, Lil Blume, Safia Fazlul and Shannon Maguire. September’s LitLive features six fantastic writers — novelists, poets, anthologists — from near and … Continue reading

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People’s Poetry reading from Milton Acorn PLUS Michael Mirolla book launch, Sat July 13 at 3 pm

Saturday, July 13, 3:00 pm, free. A summer celebration of People’s Poetry & Milton Acorn’s  In a Springtime Instant: The Selected Poems: 1950 – 1986, featuring: James Deahl, Conrad DiDiodato, Trudi Down, George Down, Jennifer Foster, David Haskins, Norma West … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, host Klyde Broox, Sun June 23 at 2 pm, Fri June 28 at 8 pm

*Sunday June 23 at 2 pm, special edition of PoeMagic for Open Streets, at Artword Artbar’s Open Mic, corner of Colbourne and James. *Friday June 28 at 8 pm. PoeMagic, an evening of spoken word, hosted by dub poet Klyde … Continue reading

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Open Mic for Open Streets, Sun June 23, 11 am-4 pm, PLUS special PoeMagic 2-3 pm

Sunday June 23 from 11 am to 4 pm. “Open Mic for Open Streets” hosted by Ron the Fiddler. It’s the Open Streets Festival again (walk, ride, roll all day from 10 am to 5 pm up and down James … Continue reading

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“Jack Layton: Art in Action” book launch, Tues May 7 at 7:30

Tuesday May 7 at 7:30 pm. Book launch of “Jack Layton: Art in Action”, edited by Penn Kemp (300 pages) Quattro Press. The book has over 100 contributors, each telling surprising stories and anecdotes about Jack and the arts. The … Continue reading

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PoeMagic hosted by Klyde Broox, Fri April 26, Fri May 31

2013: Friday April 26 (fourth Friday), Friday May 31 (last Friday!), at 8:00 pm. “PoeMagic“, a monthly 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 oral … Continue reading

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Blakka’s Birthday Bash: Blakka Ellis, Michael St. George, Sat April 13

Saturday April 13, 2013 at 8:00 pm. Fullstride Sounds presents Blakka’s Birthday Bash! An intimate evening of LYRICS & LAUGHTER with Blakka Ellis, Michael St. George, and Iatunbi. Part of Fullstride’s Blak Maple Series. Tickets: $15 presold, $20 at the … Continue reading

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Special Concert: Allan Merovitz songs and stories, Sat March 16

Saturday March 16, at 8 pm, cover $10. Allan Merovitz, singer / storyteller and star of “If Cows Could Fly”, is back in town with a special concert at Artword Artbar, ranging from Yiddish music theatre songs, to cowboy songs, … 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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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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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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Book launchings: James Deahl, Norma West Linder, Sat Oct 27, 2 pm

Saturday October 27 from 2 to 4:30 pm, free. Poet James Deahl is back in town with Norma West Linder, launching three new books: Rooms The Wind Makes (James Deahl) Adder’s-tongues: A Choice of Norma West Linder’s Poems, 1969 – … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, spoken word host Klyde Broox, Fri Oct 26, Fri Nov 23

Fourth Friday of month, pwyc. Friday October 26 at 8:00 pm. Special Edition Friday November 23, late, at 9:30 pm (after “Naked Hamilton” “PoeMagic“, an evening of spoken word, hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox. All genres of spoken word … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, spoken word host Klyde Broox, Fri Sept 28

Fourth Friday of month at 8 pm, pwyc. Friday September 28. “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 oral traditions, Broox’s gesture-enabled, dance … Continue reading

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Fringe Clubhouse: PoeMagic, spoken word Klyde Broox, Fri July 27 7:30

Friday July 27 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm (pwyc), special Fringe Festival edition of “PoeMagic“, an evening of spoken word with host dub poet Klyde Broox. Come on out and find out how to “dub” your poetry. All genres of … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, spoken word host Klyde Broox, Fri May 25, Fri June 22

Fourth Friday of month at 8 pm, pwyc. “PoeMagic“, an evening of spoken word, hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox. Friday May 25, 2012. Featuring former CBC Poetry Faceoff winner, schoolteacher Michelle Muir. Klyde’s post on Facebook: “Lamentably, we will … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, spoken word w. Klyde Broox, Fri April 27

Fourth Friday of month at 8 pm, pwyc. “PoeMagic“, an evening of spoken word, hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox. Friday April 27, 2012, featured guest is the great Jamaican comedian Blakka Ellis (left) All genres of spoken word poets … Continue reading

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Under the Influence of Dub, documentary about Klyde Broox

Under the Influence of Dub from Luke Banville on Vimeo. Klyde Broox is an award winning dub poet and author. This short documentary highlights his migration from Jamaica to Canada. Directed/Edited: Luke Banville; Director of Photography: Jake Levinsky; Sound Design/Music: … Continue reading

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Music showcase, host DJFreeman, Saturday March 17

Saturday March 17, 2012, music starts at 9 pm sharp, $7 cover (late cover for the DJ set $2). DJFreeman hosts of an evening showcasing some Hamilton bands he selected. Band #1: The Mercy Beat, with their own mix of … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, spoken word w. Klyde Broox, Fri Feb 24, Mar 23

Fourth Friday of month at 8 pm, pwyc. “PoeMagic“, an evening of spoken word, hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox. Friday February 24, 2012, guests Michael St. George and Blakka Ellis. Friday March 23, guest Jamaican Inspirator Charles Bobus. All … Continue reading

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“Love In Motion: A Post-Materialist Love-in” Monday Feb 20

Monday February 20 at 8 pm. We’ll be open for a special event —  “Love In Motion: A Post-Materialist Love-in” at Artword Artbar. . . featuring Janice Lee (acoustic guitar/spoken word), Lorimer Longhaul (spoken word), Kendall Downey (spoken word) and … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, spoken word w. Klyde Broox, Fri Jan 27

Friday January 27, 2012 at 8 pm, pwyc. “PoeMagic“, an evening of spoken word, hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox, usually fourth Friday of the month. All genres of spoken word poets welcome. Contact Klyde at  kbroox@porchlight.ca.  “Steeped in oral traditions, Broox’s gesture-enabled, … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, spoken word, host Klyde Broox, Fri Oct 28, Fri Nov 25

Friday October 28 at 8 pm, pwyc. Friday November 25 at 8 pm, pwyc. “PoeMagic“, an evening of spoken word, hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox. About Klyde: “Steeped in oral traditions, Broox’s gesture-enabled, dance and song-oriented, performances are consistently … Continue reading

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Double Launch: Mike Algera and Pip, Tues Oct 18

Tuesday October 18 at 8 pm, free. Artword Artbar hosts a double launch: poet Mike Algera launches his chapbook “Outskirts”, and musician songwriter Pip launches his new CD “Cool Ray”. Readings, performances, and some guest artists.

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Open Mic, Wednesday, Oct 12

Wednesday, October 12, at 8 pm, no cover. Artword Artbar’s Open Mic evening, hosted by Ron the Fiddler. Open to all genres of music, spoken word, dance performance.

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Pulp Fiction Night, Tuesday Sept 27

Tuesday September 27 at 7:30 pm, free. Crime Writers of Canada authors gather for a night celebrating one of our guilty pleasures – Pulp Fiction in several sub-genres: Mystery, Fantasy, Western and Romance. Oh my!  Authors reading: Catherine Astolfo, Janet … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, spoken word, host Klyde Broox, Fri Sept 23

Friday September 23 at 8 pm, pwyc. “PoeMagic“, an evening of spoken word, hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox, usually fourth Friday of the month. All genres of spoken word poets welcome. Contact Klyde at   kbroox@porchlight.ca.  “Steeped in oral traditions, Broox’s gesture-enabled, … Continue reading

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Behind the Kiln #11, multi-media performance, Thur Sept 15

Thursday September 15 at 8 pm, pwyc. Behind the Kiln #11. Always thrilling and unpredictable, our  evenings of real-time collaborations between dancers, musicians and visual artists, are a treat. Organized by dancer-choreographer Tanis MacArthur and video-jammer Judith Sandiford. Movers and sounders: Jenny Rae (via skype … Continue reading

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Book Launch: Seraphim Editions fall authors, Thur Sept 8 at 6 pm

Thursday September 8 at 6:00 pm, free. Canadian publisher Seraphim Editions (http://www.seraphimeditions.com/) launches four new books for the fall of 2011 with readings by the authors. [Note the early start. There is a country music concert starting at 9 pm.] … Continue reading

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Special Event: Lit Live Reading Series, Sun Sept 4 at 7:30 pm

Sunday September 4 at 7:30. The Lit Live reading series temporarily lands at Artword Artbar. Due to construction on King William and renovations at  Skydragon Centre, Lit Live has moved to the Artword Artbar for the opening of their 2011-2012 season. … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, spoken word hosted by Klyde Broox, Fri Aug 26

Friday August 26 at 8 pm, pwyc. “PoeMagic“, an evening of spoken word, hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox, usually fourth Friday of the month. All genres of spoken word poets welcome. Contact Klyde at  kbroox@porchlight.ca.   “Steeped in oral traditions, Broox’s gesture-enabled, dance and … Continue reading

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OPEN MIC Wednesdays taking a summer break

OPEN MIC and music jams every Wednesday — are taking a summer break. We have special events on Wed July 6, July 13 and July 20. Then Artword Artbar will be closed until Aug 11 We will post updates for August later. For … Continue reading

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Theatre Tuesdays, July 5 (music recital), 12 (“59 Minutes in Maxwell Suite”), 19 (Fringe hangout)

Tuesdays at 8 pm, free.  Artword Theatre hosts “Theatre Tuesdays” — readings from new plays, works-in-progress, favourite plays, and/or short theatrical presentations, films about theatre, etc. To get involved, as a writer, reader, presenter, actor, listener… contact us: artword@artword.net July 5, … Continue reading

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PoeMagic, spoken word Klyde Broox, Fri June 24, SPECIAL Wed July 20

Friday June 24 at 8 pm, pwyc. “PoeMagic”, an evening of spoken word, hosted by dub poet Klyde Broox, usually fourth Friday of the month. SPECIAL Mid-July Wed July 20, 8 pm. Since June 24 was such a blast, we are getting … Continue reading

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Cabaret “Talent Spill” w. Tsholo Khalema, Kael Cruz, Thur June 2

Thursday June 2 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.   “Let your stories be heard.” “Be part of the Overflow.” To find out more, … Continue reading

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OPEN MIC Wednesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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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I’m Just Sayin’: An Evening of Spoken Word, Sun May 29, 7 pm

Sunday May 29 at 7 pm. Pay-what-you-can. I’m Just Sayin’: An Evening of Spoken Word, organized by Samantha Siva, featuring two poets on tour from Edmonton —  Arlo Maverick from Politic Live and Ahmed Knowmadic, as well as Spokken Musiq, and Hamilton’s … Continue reading

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Book launch “Mi Vida en la Calle”, Sat May 21

Sábado 21 de Mayo, (Saturday May 21) at 7:30 pm. Book launch “Mi Vida en la Calle / My life on the street” by Chilean author Gary Rolf. Esta usted cordialmente invitado a la presentación del libro “MI VIDA EN LA … Continue reading

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OPEN MIC Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25

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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Theatre Tuesdays, May 3, 17

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 Tues May 3: “Honey I’m … 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Books to Bars Book Drive, Nov 15-Dec 15

Artword Artbar at 15 Colbourne  is one of the bars supporting the fine effort of the “Books to Bars” book drive. There is a drop-box at our entrance. “Bring your old soft cover books, or national geographic magazines to any of … 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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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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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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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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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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OPEN MIC Artshare evenings, Wed Oct 27 and Dec 1

OPEN MIC Artshare on some Wednesdays, hosted by Artword Artbar. Next dates Oct 27 and December 1, at 8 pm, no cover. (Nov 3 rescheduled for “Fringe Night”. We welcome all genres of music (and poetry). It’s a great chance … 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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Literary Artshare, Wed Oct 20 & Nov 17

Literary Artshare at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne Street, hosted by poet James Deahl. Wednesday Oct 20 at 7:30: featured authors Michael Mirolla, Karen Shenfeld and Tim Quinn. Also reading: Gertrude Olga Down, G.W. Down, David Haskins, Shane Neilson. Wednesday November … Continue reading

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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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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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Literary Artshare: Crime Night, Wed Sep 15

Wednesday September 15 at 7:30 pm – It’s Crime Night at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Hamilton. This month’s Arts Hamilton Literary Artshare features readings by Crime Writers of Canada authors in the Hamilton and Niagara area: Cathy Astolfo “Victim”, Jean Rae Baxter “A Twist of … Continue reading

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OPEN MIC Artshare, Wed Sep 1, Sep 29, Oct 6

NEW this fall! OPEN MIC on the first Wednesday of the month, hosted by Artword Artbar, part of our Arts Hamilton Artshare Wednesdays. Fall dates are Sept. 1, Oct 6, at 8 pm, no cover. **Special extra Open Mic on Sept 29 … Continue reading

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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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Arts Hamilton Literary Artshare, Wed July 21, Wed Aug 18

Third Wednesday of month at 7:30 pm at Artword Artbar: Arts Hamilton Literary Artshare evenings, hosted by poet James Deahl, and the Arts Hamilton Literary Committee. Wednesday, July 21  –  featured reader  John B. Lee. Also reading: Becky D. Alexander, James Deahl, … 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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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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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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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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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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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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Arts Hamilton Artshare: June 16 Literary Special

Arts Hamilton Artshare: Wed June 16 at 7:30 pm Literary Special, hosted by poet James Deahl, and the Arts Hamilton Literary Committee. Fiction & Poetry by: Jean Rae Baxter, Conrad DiDiodato, George Down, Ellen S. Jaffe, Eileen Lampard, Shane Neilson, … 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Dave Pomfret hosts Arts Hamilton’s Artshare, every Wed

“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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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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