Wolsak & Wynn publishers present a launch of three new works April 29th at the Pearl Company, 16 Steven St, Hamilton. Doors open 7 pm, readings begin 7:30pm. Author readings, book signings and refreshments.
Chris Pannell: Drive
Jeanette Lynes: The New Blue Distance
Robert Moore: Figuring Ground
April 27: Guitar Day:
Daytime workshops & Hamilton Guitar Association ‘Open Stage’ in the evening (more…)
Artword Theatre’s fourth show in its 2008-2009 Hamilton season. Tobacco Troubadour, a new play about growing up in tobacco country and its lively dance hall scene, based on the songs of J.P. Riemens, with script and direction by Ronald Weihs, design by Judith Sandiford. Runs April 15 to 26, 2009. Performed by the Artword Theatre Ensemble: Paula Grove, Tanis MacArthur, Gordon Odegaard, Ryan Sero. Music performed J.P. Riemens & The Barflies: (J.P. Riemens on vocals and guitar, Carrie Ashworth on string bass, Linda Duemo on drums and Brian Griffith on lead guitar) (more…)
The Hamilton Eco Film and Arts Festival kicks off with a screening of “Manufactured Landscapes”, a film by Jennifer Baichwal, with photographer Edward Burtynsky, who travels the world observing changes in landscapes due to industrial work and manufacturing. Kim and Frank Koren will provide the music for the evening. Doors open at 6:30, screening at 7:30, music at 9:15; admission $15.00. At The Pearl Company, 16 Steven Street, Hamilton
Net proceeds from the festival will establish a fund through Arts Hamilton that will assist local film makers and artists in creating environmentally inspired works.
The Killin’ Time Band in concert at 9 pm. The Killin’ Time Band is an original project blending pop rock, blues, country, funk & Reggae to create a full roots rock experience (more on their website). At The Pearl, 16 Steven Street. Call 905-524-0606 for more information.
April 3: Arctic Experience / McNaught Galleries, Gallery on the Bay, the transit gallery and Textures on Locke, and a plethora of Dundas Galleries – we’ll see the artists in the Oddfellows Hall (Guennadi Kalinine, Joe Triffiletti, David McLaughlin) the Carnegie Gallery and the Dorland Haight Gallery. (more…)
Artword Theatre’s third play in its 2008-2009 season at The Pearl — Sunamabeach, a new show by Charly Chiarelli. March 25 to April 5, 2009, Wed to Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 3 pm. Wed $10, Thur-Sun reg $20, std/sen $15. Tickets 905-548-0341. An irreverent look at Hamilton through the eyes of Charly Chiarelli, who grew up in the Sicilian North End. Charly comes back and finds that life is a “sunamabeach”. (more…)
The Jazz Connection Big Band is back at The Pearl for a four-concert series, Fridays at 9 pm, Mar 6, Apr 10, May 15, and Saturday June 20, at 9:30. The Jazz Connection Big Band, a 20-piece big band based in Hamilton Ontario, is made up of musicians dedicated to playing great, straight-ahead jazz in a big band setting. (Photo by Alex at the Dec concert at The Pearl) http://www.jazzconnection.ca
The Pearl, 16 Steven Street. Call 905-524-0606 to reserve.
