Stoney Creek News: Arts & Entertainment

Call for local artists

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Wine Village Inc. welcomes submissions from artists who would like to exhibit during an event on July 1.

Thomas will save the day

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Beloved children's book character, Thomas the Tank Engine, is making tracks across the world and has reached Canada in a national touring stage show, Thomas and Friends Live On Stage in Thomas Saves the Day.

Victorian Tea at the Lee

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Enjoy a Victorian Tea at the Erland Lee Museum, Saturday May 24, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sixth annual Doors Open Hamilton this weekend

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Doors Open Hamilton is an annual, free, city-wide celebration of Hamilton's heritage and cultural diversity.

Get in the Groove May 3

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Award-winning funk r'n'b band Groove Corporation will appear in Stoney Creek for the first time, Saturday, May 3.

One stop shopping at Spring Pottery Sale this weekend

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

It is time to spruce up your home and garden with hand made pottery for spring or find that gift for a birthday, Mother's Day, shower or wedding.

One-stop shopping at spring pottery sale

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

It is time to spruce up your home and garden with hand made pottery for spring or a birthday, Mother's Day, shower or wedding gift. From teapots and mugs to jewelry and garden ornaments, find it all at the Spring Pottery Sale at the Dundas Community Centre.

Inspirational singer returns to Hamilton April 26

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Inspirational roots recording artist Vili V will be holding his sixth major concert in Hamilton, this time to benefit The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. The concert will celebrate the release of his CD The Journey and feature The Gospel Machine Band, special guests and master of ceremonies Dan Linrud.

Go for a Soda with Kim Mitchell at Hill Park May 2

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hill Park Alumni Association presents guitarist, singer, songwriter Kim Mitchell in concert at Hill Park Secondary School on Friday, May 2.

Great night of entertainment

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Abba Mania, the Rock Musical, and Staying Alive, one nite of the Bee Gees. will hit the stage at Dofasco Centre for the Arts (Theatre Aquarius) May 2, 8 p.m.

Blue Man Group coming to Copps September 19

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The beat goes on as Blue Man Group announced tickets will go on sale this Monday, April 14, 11 a.m. for their How To Be A Megastar Tour 2.1 appearance Friday, Sept. 19 at Copps Coliseum.

Lights! Camera! Activism!

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Hamilton's first Social Justice Film Festival will be kick off April 24 at the Downtown Arts Centre, 28 Rebecca Street.

Binbrook craft, garden and car show next month

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Binbrook Craft and Garden Show will run Saturay, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Binbrook Fairgrounds, 2600 Hwy. 56. A Classic Car Show will run May 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Win two tickets to Ontario Garden Show

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The 12th Annual Ontario Garden Show will take place at the Royal Botanical Gardens April 17 to April 20.

Big Band Blues April 12

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Blues is to jazz what yeast is to bread - without it, it's flat, stated legendary jazz vocalist Carmen McRae.

Spanish dancing and music April 26

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Music at St. Luke's presents Viva Espana an evening of Spanish music and dancing featuring Solazul, a dedicated flamenco group, Saturday, April 26 at 7 p.m. in the parish hall, 1832 Ontario St., Burlington.

Meet skunks, foxes and turtles at Raptorfest April 19

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Spring is coming and with it, all the neighbours will come out of hiding. Who do we share the neighbourhood with? Meet your neighbours at the 2008 Raptorfest, April 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy art and music at Impact Africa

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Impact Africa is a grassroots annual fundraising event conceived in 2006 by a group of artists.

Hot and Hip dance, music and comedy

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hamilton Golden Age Variety Show features a cast of 80 performers 55 and over works out of the YWCA Hamilton Seniors' Active Living Centre and this year, celebrates its 13th anniversary, with its hottest and hippest show yet.

Hear Big Band Blues April 12

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hamilton All Star Jazz Band presents Big Band Blues Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m. at Redeemer College, 777 Garner Rd. E., Ancaster.

All Star Jazz Band performs March 25

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

ENTERTAINMENT

Sculptor's work expresses love, loss, renewal

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Upon meeting Ora Markstein - as big as a minute, with grandmotherly concern for a cold visitor on a snowy day, one would not grasp the commanding talent behind that sweet smile.

New radio show promises to "push the envelope"

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

The host of a new radio comedy show said he has every intention of ruffling a few feathers.

Former Peach Queen contestant joins Miss World Canada race

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Leslie-Anne Willsher is a 2008 Miss World Canada pageant national finalist and she couldn't be happier.

High School Musical skates into Hamiton next week

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

When Disney's High School Musical: the Ice Tour makes its stop at Copps Coliseum next week, one of the principal skaters will be fellow Canadian, Bonard Muck.

Idol attraction

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

About 1,000 hopefuls packed Eastgate Square last Saturday and Sunday for Canadian Idol auditions.

Easter Eggstravaganza at Puddicombe

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Puddicombe Estate Farms and Winery, 1468 Hwy. 8 is holding an Easter Eggstravaganza, Saturday, March 15 (rain date March 22), starting at 11 a.m.

Youth orchestra will perform March 1

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Paul McCulloch, conductor will present Hero's, Villains and Other Minor Disturbances, Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Philpott Memorial Church, 84 York Blvd., Hamilton.

Lantern Tour illuminates maple syrup season

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Westfield Heritage Village will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Hamilton Conservation Authority with maple syrup, family fun and fireworks.

Mohawk College Singers perform March 8

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Please join the Mohawk College Singers for their second performance in the 2007/2008 concert series - Music For A Changing World, under the direction of David Holler with Cecile Desrosiers at the piano.

Fifties dinner and dance

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Step back to the fifties and sixties, Saturday, March 1 at Binbrook Agricultural Hall.

Saltfleet Library Book Club

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Enjoy good reads and discussions at your local library. We provide the books and the meeting place. The book club meets the second Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m.

Easter Eggstravaganza

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Puddicombe Estate Farms and Winery, 1468 Hwy. 8 is holding an Easter Eggstravaganza, Saturday, March 15 (rain date March 22), starting at 11 a.m.

Enjoy mini concert and breakfast Feb. 21

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Enjoy a mini concert by talented musician and recording artist, Linda Binkley and Valery Dunlop of Hamilton will present Friends I have Known at Gifts of the Heart, Thursday, Feb. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Michelangelo's Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St.

Bears and goo at the Erland Lee Museum

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Erland Lee Museum will be open during March Break and families can discover the history of the community.

Zorba dancers Feb. 16

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Music at St. Luke's presents Never on a Sunday, a Greek night featuring the Zorba Dancers, Saturday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in the parish hall, 1832 Ontario St., Burlington

Anne Murray in Hamilton

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Anne Murray's Coast to Coast - One Last Time Canadian tour is set to double back to select cities, with new dates, including in Hamilton May 21 at Hamilton Place Theatre. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. Second shows have been added in Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, London and Toronto.

This Sunday, enjoy Popcorn and a Movie

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Come to Popcorn and a Movie, featuring a facinating story about The Great Awakening, a religious movement shaping American life in the 1740s, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at Stoney Creek Baptist Church, 79 Collegiate Ave.

Learn about Music Across the Species Feb. 9

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Join Dr. Laurel Trainor of McMaster University and Dr. Ron Hoy of Cornell University and local musicians for the third annual integrated and interactive lecture and concert series from McMaster University.

Natives, Merchants and Soldiers

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Join Battlefield House Museum and Park as it celebrates Heritage Week with a special presentation by Michael McAllister, military coordinator at the Hamilton Military Museum, on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Magic of Ireland fills Hamilton Place

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Evoking a time and place steeped in legend, folklore and enchantment, The Magic of Ireland takes the stage at Hamilton Place Sunday, March 30 at 2 p.m.

Treasure Island opens

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Binbrook Little Theatre Inc. presents Treasure Island, a musical pantomime by Richard Lloyd and directed by Elaine Boothman Feb. 2-3, 8-10, 15-17, Fridays, 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m.

Haunting photos documented fear prior to Holocaust

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

An exhibit of haunting photographs taken in the years leading up to the Holocaust is on display at McMaster University's Museum of Art. It is the first time the collection has been shown in Canada.

Finger Eleven playing Hamilton March 10

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Finger Eleven is coming to Hamilton Place Theatre March 10 at 8 p.m.

Music Across the Species

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Zorba dancers Feb. 16

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Music at St. Luke's presents Never on a Sunday, a Greek night featuring the Zorba Dancers, Saturday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in the parish hall, 1832 Ontario St., Burlington

Treasure Island opens Feb. 2 in Binbrook

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Binbrook Little Theatre Inc. presents Treasure Island, a musical pantomime by Richard Lloyd and directed by Elaine Boothman. Masts set sail Feb. 2-3, 8-10, 15-17, Fridays, 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m.

Burns for Beginners

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Ever wondered what goes on at a Robbie Burns Dinner? You don't have to be Scottish to find out. Visit Dundurn Castle Saturday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. for Burns for Beginners. Pre-registration is required. Tickets are $60.

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band jazz evening

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hamilton All Star Jazz Band is holding a jazz evening as part of their alumni concert series.

Gordon Lightfoot returns

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

A modern day troubadour, Gordon Lightfoot's time-defying style and legendary hits have made him one of Canada's most anticipated live performers.