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

Yitka and The Elements: Friday, Nov 13 at 8 pm. Yitka Karlik, born in Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic) has always had a passion for music. Her first CD “Contradiction ” was nominated for a Hamilton Music Award in 2007.  www.myspace.com/yitkakarlik

Patricia Cano, “This is the New World”: Sunday, November 8: Doors open 6:00, Concert at 8:00. $15 at the door. $10 Students / Seniors. As part of the closing of our ‘Vanishing Beauty’ Amazonian Art Exhibition, Patricia Cano will launch her first album entitled “This Is the New World”. Patricia will be joined onstage by her musical partner and composer, Carlos Bernardo, Luis Orbegoso, her producer and arranger on drums, bongos and cajón, bass player Roberto Occhipinti, of The Sicilian Jazz Project, Maninho Costa on brazilian percussion, Marcus Ali tenor sax, and Peter Kim on trumpet.  (more…)

November 6: We’re off to the Carnegie Gallery for the start of the Arts Dundas Weekend, then east to Sunrise Gallery and back to Anastasia Gallery, Arctic Experience / McNaught Gallery, and finally Gallery 435.
November 7: The Art Bus is heading to the “Art in Action” Burlington Studio Tour. Enjoy the tour without having to worry about parking and directions! Meet at The Pearl Co or at the Kiss and Ride at Highwy 6 and Plains Rd., 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (more…)

The Un-Halloween Party: Saturday, October 31, Doors Open 8:00. Performance begins 8:30. $15 at the door. Escape the Ghouls and Goblins (and dance the night away). The fabulous Zarabanda performs new music! Celebrate with Hamilton’s masters of the world beat. Gary Santucci, Jordan Abraham, Dimitrios Doumas, Michael Moon, Franz Nangle, Michael Moritti.

Shadow Puppet Theatre: Sunday, October 25. Doors open at 2:00; show at 2:30; $10 at the door. More Halloween entertainment… The puppets will perform Macbeth and they will definitely bring the witches. Shadow Puppets are excellent at portraying ghosts, witches and other supernatural elements…. The Shadow Puppet Theatre has performed for audiences in the Waterloo region and in the Ottawa area; they go where humans dare not. This is an afternoon for both children and adults. The afternoon will finish with excerpts from the first shadow puppet full length film (1929) Prince Achmed by Lotte Reiniger.

Backroom 11: A Halloween Extravaganza and Fundraiser for the Artists of the Amazonian Rainforest. Saturday October 24. Doors open 8:00, Band plays at 9:00. $15 at the door. Silent auction items and much more. Come in costume and don’t plan on sitting still! Backroom 11 is a 9 piece band with a “vintage soul and R&B” sound infused with rock, blues, and jazz influences. They recreate the powerful, classic sounds of the 60’s and 70’s. The band, originated with the collaboration of keyboardist/arranger Dave Thierry and guitarist/vocalist Mike Blackborow, has expanded to include 2 female vocalists, 4 horns, and a 4 piece rhythm section. Truly Dancin’ Music! www.backroom11.com

Grandmothers of Steel is proud and excited to be hosting a wine tasting/food event that is part of 1,000 events across Canada to help turn the tide of AIDS in Africa. It sounds impossible, but all over Africa ordinary people are doing extraordinary things, and we want to join them. Our event is Dare to Dine, Wine-tasting, African Food Sampling Event:
Saturday, October 24th, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The Pearl Company, 16 Steven St. (more…)

The Regal Dixielanders: Friday, October 23. Doors Open 8:00. Performance begins 8:30. $10 at the door: A 6 piece band playing “Swinging Happy Music”. The Regal Dixielanders light up the stage with their energetic and exciting style of Dixieland music. We are pleased they are returning!

“Soul In the City Live” With Vinx ; 8pm Friday Oct.16th, Saturday Oct.17th Tickets:$10.00 at the door. Michael Williams and The Pearl Company present Vinx (Percussionist/ Vocalist with Sting, Bonnie Raitt, Herbie Hancock and Stevie Wonder) For the first time in Hamilton Live! With Jeff Jones (of Red Rider in an acoustic set opening act). At The Pearl Company ….. DJ and Host: Michael Williams “Bringing a different kinda Soul to Hamilton”. Please join us and celebrate “The Soul in the City”. For more info greydread@gmail.com        http://www.vinx.com/

Saturday, October 10, Doors at 8:00, concert 8:30 $10 at the door. Tiny Bill Cody and the Liquormen have just released an eponymous CD. Tiny Bill Cody is the stage name of visual artist and writer Tor Lukasik-Foss. Tiny Bill Cody yodels, preaches, and sings earnestly on topics including electricity, small animals, nautical issues, and the human heart. (more…)