The Pearl Company

Shari Vandermolen & David Brideau: Saturday May 5.  Doors: 7:30pm. Show: 8:00. Tickets: $20. Shari Vandermolen is a renowned vocalist and award-winning performer in Hamilton and the Greater Toronto Area who has been entertaining audiences for 15 years with her Quartet, Trio or 5-piece band Quarter to Nine.  She is also the lead vocalist for the 10-piece jazz combo SwingLine.  On May 5th Shari brings her powerful and impressive vocal stylings back to the Pearl Company for a more intimate evening of song with jazz guitarist David Brideau, James Gannett on bass and Vince Waters on drums.  “…hear Vandermolen make jelly of your emotions with her voice and her art… one example is Stormy Weather… I barely weathered that storm intact.”  – View Magazine
David Brideau is a Canadian jazz guitarist, composer, and teacher who has been an active musician for over 15 years. A Hamilton native, and honours graduate from the Mohawk Jazz program, David has played all around the GTA with his own group, the David Brideau Trio and Quartet, as well as being prominently featured in groups with Michael Morobito, Amber-Leigh Palka, and Lauren Perreira among others. He studied under jazz greats Bob Shields, Pat Collins, Kim Ratcliffe, and Mark Ucci and is currently continuing his studies at McMaster University. David often composes his own standards, and released the sold-out EP “Addicted To You” in 2016. He is a recipient of the Dave McMurdo Music Bursary, the Antony Roberts Music Bursary, and the Richard Newell Memorial Scholarship.
Ticets: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/21098/

HELD OVER! Shelley Marshall Presents: The Award Winning Production “Hold Mommy’s Cigarette”: April 18 & 19. All One Woman’s story of an unfiltered life, written and performed by Shelley Marshall, directed by Linda Kash. It seems appropriate that world renowned Comedienne, Marshall would open her autobiographical One Woman Show in the city where the story and star were born. It took 10 years for Marshall to create this Play and it is the rewarding result of resilience, recovery, and reflection while exploring many genres of performance including elements of clown, stand up, improv, buffoon, and play. Shelley Marshall takes her audience many places; “I take them on an adventure, both emotionally and visually. There is no denying that my story is tragic, but it’s my story and time and writing without shame has been my comedic relief. ‘Hold Mommy’s Cigarette’ is not an exploitation of what has happened in my life, but rather, an acceptance of where it may lead. It is a dark comedy, a vulnerable piece about life, mental illness and survival.” Marshall reveals with a smile. She invites you to come to her show with an open mind and promises you’ll leave with a full heart. *Mature Content* http://www.holdmommyscigarette.com Tickets available at http://www.thepearlcompany.ca or 524-0606. Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1451939231706392/

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CHECK THE REVIEW FOR DEATH AND THE MAIDEN:
http://fringefestivalcommunityreviews.wordpress.com/2013/07/21/death-and-the-maiden/

Death and the Maiden: Written by Laurence Olivier Prize Winning playwright Ariel Dorfman. This is the fourth production that Nortesur has developed for the stage; chosen because it speaks passionately about current international events, it asks tough questions about forgiveness and the role of victims and perpetrators in transitory societies, and it is a local opportunity to see a truly amazing piece of theatre written by one of Latin America’s best contemporary playwrights.  It is raw, provocative, and driven by a cast of characters that are all-too-human. Performed, and designed by emerging professional artists from across the golden horseshoe and the GTA, it is an entertaining, insightful, and extraordinarily powerful piece that delivers an evening of truly engaging theatre.  Thurs.July 18@ 8:00pm, Fri.19@8:00pm, Sat.20@7:00pm, Tues.23@8:00pm, Wed.24@7:00pm, Thurs.25@8:00pm,  Fri.26@7:00pm, Sat.27@8:00pm

AND HERE’S  RIDERGIRL’S REVIEW :
http://fringefestivalcommunityreviews.wordpress.com/2013/07/22/ridergirl-second-review/

RiderGirl: Written and performed by Ottawa based actor and Saskatchewan native Colleen Sutton. Professional sports and
independent theatre meet head on in Tiger Town! This is the story of a young woman whose prairie roots and home team inspire her to get off the sidelines and get in the game of her life.  With the end zone in sight, she fights for every down, but fumbles when she tries to go it alone.  Her team is about to make it – can she do the same?  Come in your colours, GAME TIME is here!  Two?time Rideau award nominee Colleen Sutton will energize your inner fan!  “ **** ½ “The only reason I’ve withheld that last half?star is because I cannot in good conscience give 5 stars to a Rider fan. Other than that, the show was superb.” CBC Manitoba.   Note: Fri. 19 – 2 for 1.  Friday, July 19, 6:30; Saturday,  20, 9:00; Sunday,  21, 2:00; Tuesday,  6:30; Wednesday, 24, 9:00; Thursday,  25, 6:30; Friday,  26, 9:00; Saturday, 27, 2:00

Times, dates, and tickets are  on the Fringe website – www.hamiltonfringe.ca 

The Art Bus is Sponsored by Judy Marsales Real Estate Brokerage:

Last Art Bus for the Summer! Check out Hamilton’s unique and constantly evolving art scene! Call Barbara (905.524.0606) or email (info@thepearlcompany.ca) to reserve your seat. Next dates: Sept 6 & 20. Cost: $15/$10 students/artists. Group rates available.  Start: 6:30 from The Pearl.

• July 5: (L’Arche Gallery, Workers Arts & Heritage, Nathaniel Hughson, Book Club Gallery, Manta Gallery) This will be another varied and interesting trip with specially-opened galleries, and tours of places you have never been before!

FOR THE LOVE O’ NAT – CHRONICLING THE LIFE, TIMES & MUSIC OF NAT KING COLE: Dean Hollin presents another of his popular “Musical Biographies”.  Saturday, May 28th,  8 pm.  $18 advance / $22 door.  An evening of memories and melodies, all tied together by one man — that tremendous crooner of the twentieth century, Nat King Cole. The songs: “A Blossom Fell”, “Route 66, “Mona Lisa”, “Straighten Up and Fly Right”, “Paper Moon”, “When I Fall In Love” and, the timeless “Stardust”! In direct keeping with the instrumentation of the original Nat King Cole Trio piano, rhythm guitar, and upright bass — Dean will be accompanied by a live jazz trio.  http://www.deanhollin.com

Opus Mundi Festival presents BUSTED: A One Woman Show by Catherine Silverglen

Saturday, May 3 at 2:00 p.m,
at The Pearl Company, 16 Steven St. Hamilton

Catherine Silverglen’s hilarious and heart-wrenching one-woman show about her journey with breast cancer. (more…)

Opus Mundi Festival, May 3, 9 pm

Saturday, May 3, the evening spot is taken by Hamilton’s king of dub, Klyde Broox and friends.

Klyde Broox is an internationally seasoned dubpoet. He is a member of the Dub Poets Collective. Since 1996, Klyde has established himself as an “influential literary entity ” in the City of Hamilton. His book, My Best Friend is White, won the 2005 City of Hamilton Arts Award for Literature and the 2006 Seraphim Editions Award for Best Poetry Book.

Opus Mundi Festival presents the Light of the East Ensemble in concert at The Pearl Company.

Friday May 2 at 8 pm

Light of the East Ensemble, based in London, Ontario, Canada, performs music of the Near East and Middle East. For more information visit the Light of the East Ensemble website

Opus Mundi Festival presents a concert of classical guitar performed by Kaz Simaitis

Thursday May  at 8 :00:pm

Opus Mundi Festival – A Touch of Klez
April 30 at 9::30 pm
A Touch of Klez is a Hamilton based klezmer band that has been playing to appreciative audiences since 2001. The music is based on Eastern European Jewish tradition but has been influenced by elements of gypsy, Mediterranean and jazz. The music is at once joyous and sad – somehow capturing the bittersweet essence of life. Touch of Klez strives to break down all barriers with music that aims straight for your soul.

Opus Mundi – Bashir Ismail
April 29 at 9:30 pm
Traditional Sudanese folk songs played on the oud.

Opus Mundi Festival: Santucci / Doumas
April 27 at 9:30 pm
The incomparable sounds of Gary Santucci and Dimitrius Doumas on guitar. A unique duo if you have ever heard one!

Opus Mundi Festival:sitar concert with Neeraj Prem

April 26 at 10:00 pm

Opus Mundi Festival opens with two events commemorating: Guatemala: Never Again

Thursday April 24th at 7 pm: an evening of Guatemalan films: When Mountains Tremble and A Haunted Land.

Saturday, April 26 at 7 pm: a commemoration of the memory and work of Guatemalan Bishop Gerardi & the official presentation of the REMHI report, Guatemala: Never Again, candle light vigil and readings.
Saturday, April 26 at 8:30 pm: concert by Guatemalan guitarist, Pedro Montejo
[Photo by: Daniel Hernandes. “So that all will know / Para que todos lo sepan” Cover of “Guatemala: Never Again”]

FREE! Donations accepted, Refreshments available. (more…)

Opus Mundi Festival at The Pearl Company.

There are two appearances of Rose Gowling’s dada dance company, April 27 and 29, at 9 pm.