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4 JULY 11 — 17, 2019 VIEW [PERSPECTIVE] by MICHAEL TERRY BUT ARE THEY CONCENTRATION CAMPS?

HERE’S A HELPFUL tip for any nation. If those who are rightly disgusted by these parse it out for 72 hours shall we? specific place and time. Children in are simply using this inhumanity to you’re leaders and citizens engage in a developments, millions of whom took to Often, proximity is what makes cages? Those from the #resistance just point out how bad the likes of Trump debate about whether the places you are the streets across America this past week Americans care about something. It also Never Though They’d See The Day. Oh indeed are. The fact that these are con- holding asylum–seekers and refugees are in protest. But, as with most things in fashions how it is they care about that really? Have you been living under a centration camps and the fact that ‘technically’ concentration camps or American politics, a wall of obfuscation thing. The humanitarian crisis that has rock all this time? Trump is cruel are equally as obvious. not, you’ve already lost. Unsurprisingly, was put up by all sides to make getting to long been unfolding in parts of Central This is not to suggest we should not The only question that needs to be dealt this is exactly what has recently been the root of the problem, not impossible, America? Largely, Americans can go be describing these dehumanizing places with is how to stop this from continuing. taking place in Trump’s America, in but much harder. about their day unconcerned about such as concentration camps. They absolutely To do so, one most move beyond the response to an ever–worsening manufac- To begin with, popular congress- a thing. When the people affected by are concentration camps. It’s that not time–consuming obfuscations, one must tured crisis on its southern border with woman Alexandria Ocasio–Cortez that crisis show up at America’s only is that so obvious, but that wasting stop bothering with those acting in bad Mexico. As Trump’s border minions and joined many critics of events at the bor- doorstep? Well, now we have a situation time with people arguing against the faith, and instead find a way to move the the yes–men of Trumps Department of der, calling the facilities housing these on our hands. Those who decry the term in the worst faith is utterly point- public to the reality of why this has Homeland Security do what they can to people concentration camps. Then, the camps and deliriously insist that this is less. It only serves to muddy the waters, unfolded, and that the only possible way make a bad situation worse, by denying likes of Liz Cheney rallied to the defense Not The America They Know, are as to put another obstacle between the root to even begin remedy this is to force due process for those in need, separating of the inhumane border facilities, and completely delusional as the most rabid of the issue and the discussion that is had America into a genuine accounting for families, and placing adults and children insisted they were not in fact concentra- Trump/ICE fan cheering on the drown- about what is happening and why. its behaviour in lands foreign and in unsanitary and inhumane conditions, tion camps. This led, inevitably, to a ing of parents and children trying to In terms of what this label does in any domestic. Until then, this distancing the typical battle lines have been drawn. media–wide obsession with what these cross bodies of water in an attempt to tangible sense, it is likely very little. from the reality of the situation will con- In one corner, Trump’s supporters (and places should be named. For days, news- escape danger. The trick is this: keep the Anybody who is willing to see these continue, and the ineffectual battle over those who quietly agree with him) per- casts brought on competing pundits to issue itself contained in a cage, separate centration camps as they are, will surely how to describe a thing will only serve to fectly happy to defend any heinous situ- debate the accuracy of the term concen- it from the family of problems created in be moved to voice opposition to them make sure that those who use such obfus- ation wrought by their President, so long tration camp, and whether it applies to large part by American involvement in regardless of their accepted title. If they cation for their own ends will remain the as the suffering is applied with zero–focus this place where children are kept in Latin America, and go to battle over the aren’t, then they’re not really interested ones with the power. V to ‘Illegals’ or ‘Aliens’. On the other, cages. Tough question, Chuck! Let’s optics and the language at play in this in seeing what is going on, rather they

[THEATRE] by ALLISON M. JONES in tap and jazz. “I began performing in musicals at Program to present Frozen JR. the age of 8, doing up to four productions a year “We were really fortunate to be able to use HTI’s within the community before going to Brock,” Viola space last summer for our first summer intensive pro- says. While there, she directed as well as performed gram; we knew we wanted to go back to that space in musicals, and has also received training in stage for this summers teen program and figured it would management. be the perfect space for Next to Normal,” Viola Kat Baranowski is a versatile dancer, choreogra- explains. “It is intimate enough for the audience to pher, director, and educator. Captain of her high really be a part of the show and is the perfect size for school’s competitive and recreational dance team, a six person cast.” she’s gone on to perform in Binbrook Little With Danielle Viola as troubled mom ‘Diana Theatre’s Pinocchio and choreographed musicals Goodman,’ Samantha Heath (‘Natalie Goodman’), like Puss N Boots the Panto, Hairspray, Beauty and Austin Gagnier (‘Henry’), Mason Micevski (‘Dan the Beast, and Little Mermaid JR. Kat teaches at Goodman’), Jared Morado (‘Gabe Goodman’), and Broadway Bound Dance Studio, and has been danc- Jacob Rushton (‘Dr. Fine’ and ‘Dr. Madden’) round ing with the studio for over 9 years, specializing in out the cast. Each has a rich set of experiences to jazz, ballet, hiphop, tap, and musical theatre. With bring to the production, from vocal training to Future Steps Studios, Baranowski has taught hiphop teaching voice lessons, work in choreography as well and ballroom dancing in Catholic and public as music performance and composition. Their col- schools throughout the GTA. lective list of theatre credits boasts such shows as Initially, the pair teamed up with local dance Villains: The Musical, UrineTown, Chicago, studios to co–direct children’s theatre productions Legally Blonde, Anything Goes, and even dinner before starting Curtain Call Performing Arts theatre. Company. That led to an inaugural run with Danielle Viola believes that audiences will be Seussical Jr., a junior musical theatre production drawn in by this ‘beautiful’ and ‘emotional’ show comprised of kids with stage experience along with that discusses the ever relevant topics of mental ill- complete novices. They came out of the experience ness and health. inspired. “Next to Normal is a really unique show that “When that show ended, we realized there offers something to audience members of all ages. Photo by Zachary Viola aren’t many programs in the Hamilton area during You are seeing the story of a family: a teenage daugh- CURTAIN CALL PERFORMING Arts Company takes Tony Award nominations, winning three. In 2010, the summer for teens who still need to be able to ter is trying to figure out school and dating while try- the stage July 12 at Hamilton Theatre Inc. with both Yorkey and Kitt won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama work to save for post secondary school,” Viola ing to understand why her mom is the way she is; Next to Normal. Curtain Call, in its second year of for the musical. explains, “we decided to offer an audition based her mother is trying to figure out how to care for her operation, hails from the Hamilton Mountain/ Led by Danielle Viola and Kat Baranowski, the intensive program for teens that were headed daughter and husband while trying to fight through Binbrook area and focuses primarily on youth musi- show’s co–directors and choreographer, along with towards careers in the arts that wanted somewhere and understand her bipolar depression; and the cal theatre productions and classes. Next to Normal Jacob Rushton, vocal director, the cast will use an to develop their skills and grow over the summer father is trying to keep his family from falling apart is one of CCPAC’s adult productions, dubbed its intimate and pared down set to showcase the story, months.” but doesn't always know how to communicate and ‘Passion Project Series.’ characters, and music. Typically, they work out a shared vision for each accept his emotions.” V This 2008 rock musical by Brian Yorkey follows It’s no small undertaking to launch a theatre show and direct all CCPAC productions together; NEXT TO NORMAL ‘Diana Goodman’ and her family. Thrown into company with a regular schedule of classes and pro- Baranowski concentrates on choreography while July 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 7:30 PM severe mental illness by the death of her son, Diana’s ductions. Viola says she and co–founder Viola hones the vocals. Danielle says they have July 13 and 14 at 2 PM spent years struggling with worsening bipolar Baranowski, who have been friends since kinder- been blown away by the support and interest from Hamilton Theatre Inc., depressive disorder and intermittent delusions that garten, have always shared a passion for the arts and the community in the short time the company has 140 MacNab Street N. have left an imprint on everyone around her, nearly “saw a need for musical theatre in Binbrook/ been operating, from registrants to parent volun- Tickets: at the door (cash only), tearing her family apart. Hamilton Mountain area.” teers. online at bruha.com, A score by Tim Kitt and live vocals will evoke Viola (who plays ‘Diana Goodman’ in the After Next to Normal closes, CCPAC will hold or by contacting (905) 541 - 6803 themes of “trauma, loss, mental health treatment, show) is a Brock University grad with a B.A. in a Cabaret next month with the Summer Intensive or [email protected] and the meaning of family.” After opening on Theatre. She has had 12 years of vocal training, and Training Program (15–20 year olds), and in Recommended for ages 13+ Broadway in 2009, Next to Normal collected 11 danced competitively for over 10 years, specializing September will begin its Junior Musical Theatre -- mature language

VIEW JULY 11 — 17, 2019 5 [HAMILTON MUSIC NOTES] by RIC TAYLOR thought that was way too young to go but I thought to myself I’ve got to live longer than that FAMILY OF THINGS and now I have and reached that milestone. I’m healthier now than I was before so I’m happy about that.” The quirky acoustic folk pop of Pip should set- tle nicely for both of his free performances this week and while playing to passersby may be daunt- ing, it’s still a great way for Pip to do what he loves and to get in front of an audience. “I used to love Art Crawl but a lot of the galleries and music venues have disappeared so it’s transforming more into a restaurant strip and flea market but we’ll see,” says Pip. “The Barton Street area is really developing now and I’m interested to see what happens there — Barton could be the next James Street. If you can’t make the Friday night gig, I’m playing 12–2pm on Thursday and Friday on top of Jackson Square. It’s often hot up there but there are a lot of great artists playing up there all summer long. It’s a good chance to hear a new artist and it’s very casual with grass and it’s very intimate. Bring your lunch, with extra fries for your performer as I might steel some of them. “I’ll be selling autographed downloads,” adds Pip with a chuckle. “I don’t know about getting music to people as nobody buys CDs anymore and downloads are for artists in the stratosphere but I’m happy to be making music and playing it. I’m planning to keep writing and playing until the taps run dry, and so far I’m lucky to be able to keep FAMILY OF THINGS Erasure, more current touchstones would be Tame stage and a bigger show and we’re excited to have writing at the level I’m at. I will, along with a Impala or even Hamilton’s the Junior Boys are a stage and a sound system that can carry that.” handful of other locals, keep carrying the torch for PLAY BECAUSE BEER probably more appropriate. artists writing and performing original unique BEER AFICIONADOS WILL make the trek to Sonic “Peter Mol is a producer and friend who has Family of Things play Because Beer this material.” Unyon’s Because Beer Festival for libation and been a big part of the creative team that makes Saturday July 13 opening for Born Ruffians perhaps to catch bands like Born Ruffians and this music,” says Brown. “There are songs on the and Born in the Eighties. Click on family- Pip plays atop Jackson Square this Thursday Born in the Eighties, but one of Hamilton’s latest new album that we played at our first performance ofthingsmusic.com July 11 and Friday July 12 from Noon until band’s — Family of Things featuring Bradley at Homegrown Hamilton from a few years ago but 2pm and this Friday July 11 at the Hamilton Barnham and Aaron Brown — garnering national we’ve been recording this new album since the fall PIP’S “PALISADES” Visitor's Centre in the Lister Block from 6pm and international attention are set to open up to 9pm for James Street North Art Crawl. of 2017 so it’s been quite the undertaking. This While he was notably absent from HMN for the Saturday evening’s entertainment line up. Click on metrophilmusic.bandcamp.com record speaks honestly about what we want to last year or two, the prolific singer and songwriter “We grew up playing music and decided to study convey thematically, emotionally and musically. I known as Pip had released some twenty–four music after high school but Brad did his undergrad think we were able to do that because of the strong albums in his discography with the last dozen or so STEVE KETCHEN AND THE at Western and then moved to do his masters at team we’ve had supporting us. created his time in the last decade or so in PARKDALE REBELS' the University of Toronto while I was doing my “There is a fine balance between electronic and Hamilton. After a brief time out of the spotlight, undergrad at Mohawk and finished my masters at "ROUND UP" acoustic instruments which represents the balance Pip returns this week with a celebration of two York University,” recalls Hamilton born Aaron When alt–country was developing on Queen of life,” adds Barnham. “I wasn’t interested in releases. Brown. “We’d met through a friend and we want- Street in Toronto during the ’90s, who would have doing one particular style of music but wanted to “I had some issues with my health and my fam- ed to play together so I brought him into another thunk that there’d be such a connection with that explore more interesting sounds on this record. ily which delayed the release of my twenty fifth project I was working on but we started writing scene and downtown Hamilton. While Colin We recorded in Muskoka but we did about six album,” says Pip. “So this week, I’m releasing not together and that worked out so well we decided Cripps has been in the latest in carnation of Blue songs with Michael Keire at Threshold Recording one but two new albums at the upcoming to do our own project. We decided to record an EP Rodeo, many a Torontonian from that scene has Studio as well. The last track was recorded where Artcrawl. I will be celebrating the release of with a friend of ours from out west in 2016 but it since made their home in Hamilton. Lori Yates I conduct at in Hamilton, Christ’s Church records number twenty–five, called 25, and num- ended up becoming a lot more than just that EP. and her band Rang Tango were there when Blue Cathedral. There’s pop, indie, there’s a bit of alter- ber twenty–six, an EP called Palisades.” “Aaron studied jazz and performance and per- Rodeo was just starting out as well as Rae Billing native, krautrock or soul and there’s parts that get Pip is so prolific, one might be concerned he’ll cussion and I studied classical world where I stud- and Cry Baby. Both singers have made Hamilton rocky so we might land in any one of those things have another release for his website by the time ied piano, composition and theory,” says home for the last fifteen years or so and perhaps at any point.” we’ve finished the interview. Burlington born Bradley Barnham. “I did my mas- they’ve helped to continue that bridge with the Family of Things has a focus on electro–pop “I’ve been pretty diligent with following my ters and now I’m also a conductor. The mix of scene that had Handsome Ned take up from injected with organic instrumentation that makes muse when it’s there so I take advantage of that these two worlds brought us together in a unique Stoney Creek and move to Toronto. This week- for a danceable pop sound that seems very current. while I can and don’t take it for granted,” says Pip. way. We took from our experiences and we found end, some of those nascent Canadian alt–country A new album has been pending for a while and “I’m lucky enough to be performing at the level at a common ground in well organized and creative pioneers come together thanks to singer Steve currently the release of their debut full length has I’m at even at my ripe old age, I’m looking at my and thoughtful music. Every experience informs Ketchen and his latest project the Parkdale been pushed from this summer to now a fall release peak. I work hard at it and I’m satisfied with the our next experience. I’m still in the classical world Rebels. but fans of Family of Things can hear the new songs that are coming out of me.” but as a performer and singer, I take what I’ve “I joined the later incarnation of Cry Baby in songs live at this weekend's performance. “The new music continues my journey in world learned and bring that to this band.” Toronto in the ’ 90s,” recalls drummer Lucky Pete “We just signed on with Paquin Entertainment and jazz landscapes while still being my identifi- “Both Brad and I have a recording studio Lambert who recently helped Billing revive that so we’re hoping that agency can be a part of the able accessible pop sound,” adds Pip. “Lyrically, it’s together and we’ve done a lot of licencing work band after two decades away. “I had played punk in team that gets us more gigs to promote the album,” fairly mature and developing — I’m at over 300 and publishing over the last few years so there’s London, Ontario and then went to England but says Barnham. “We want to get the right team songs registered with SOCAN so I see develop- been a lot of time put into synthesizers and analog when I came back and joined Cry Baby around together, a new publisher and maybe a label. ment there. A favourite track of mine to play is outboard gear writing and recording,” adds Brown. 1995 and played with them for a few years. It was We’ve got a great team to get these songs on the Palisades, another number about climbing above “We learned what we learned in school but there 2001 when I learned about Steve Ketchen and the stage with Myles Rogers on bass, Will Gooch on the fray and finding a peaceful view. It’s about is a lot of what we learned that we put into the Kensington Hillbillies and I joined the band. guitar and Justin Brix on guitar. overcoming stuff and persevering and getting over sound of Family of Things.” They’re still going but what happened was we “We’re planning some fun things in the fall for the hump, and it seems pertinent over the last year A new single, “Harm”, from their debut full started off as more of a country band but we went the release with all the pieces in order but this or two that I’ve been able to do that. I’m still alive length Oscilloscope is making the rounds on the to Fujirock in Japan three years in a row and doing weekend, you can hear all of our new songs,” adds and I’m lucky to be cranking out tunes and play- internet and while initially I would have wanted country there but we saw Wilco Johnson, the orig- Brown. “We’re really excited to be a part of such a ing them live. When George Harrison died, I to make comparisons to the Pet Shop Boys or cool event. The new record lends itself to a bigger CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

8 JULY 11 — 17, 2019 VIEW [HAMILTON MUSIC NOTES] me and then Basil Donovan of Blue Rodeo, who I’ve played with on and off for over twenty years. We recruited Chris Staig on guitar and Steve’s new country band was born. “We recorded an album over the last couple of years at Greg Keelor’s Woodshed Studio and it was mixed by David Baxter (former Hamiltonian who plays with Lori Yates in Hey Stella) and then mas- tered by Peter Moore (former Hamiltonian producer of Rae Billing, Cowboy Junkies and the Band),” adds Lambert. “We did a couple of tracks with David at his studio and one of those we had Lori come in and sing — an old school great country ballad in the vein of George Jones called “The Other Woman is a Man” so it’s got a little bit of a different take on it. It’s humorous and heartfelt at the same time.” With Steve Ketchen leading the charge, Yates is set to join the band for their Hamilton showcase and Hamilton’s premier country gospel septet, the Handsome Devils will open for a full night of honky tonk music. “This is very much more of Steve’s country PIP songs and a band that can play them so that’s the kind of show you can expect,” says Lambert. “We do all the songs off of the Roundup album as well as the songwriters we love like Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash. It’s old school honky tonk. The band has a lot of energy and we try to rock the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 house every time. It’s a great line up of classic rock- inal guitarist in Doctor Feelgood, one of the pub ing rebel country music for your dancing pleasure rock bands that were a precursor to punk. We saw so I think it’s going to be a good night.” V him and the band changed more into the pub rock vibe with more edgy sounds. We do country Clash Steve Ketchen and the Parkdale Rebels play songs and such these days. Steve is such a prolific This Ain't Hollywood on Sunday July 14 with songwriter and they’re so good. But it came to the Lori Yates joining and the Handsome Devils point where he wasn’t doing country anymore and opening. Doors are at 8pm and $10 gets you he started a new band. He ended up approaching in. Click on facebook.com/parkdalerebels

VIEW JULY 11 — 17, 2019 9 [FRINGE FESTIVAL PREVIEWS] ness, and, of course, losing your virginity. Shenkleberg’s new chapter involves “Imagine if Dickens, Eric Idle, Eddie recounting her time as a member of Izzard, and Rik Mayall had a baby and Scientology through humour and earnest that baby could talk quickly and dance,” vulnerability. says Hogg. “I am that baby. Only grown.” They say knowledge is power, but in By GREGORY CRUIKSHANK BlackJar Productions’ new scientific Artword Artbar thriller, The Greatest Minds, knowl- At the Artword Artbar, three seasoned edge can also be a dangerous thing. A theatrical voices bring new tales to our PREVIEW tale of mind control, madness, and love. ears: Fresh off the debut of his newest Staircase Elaine Mae show Seven Songs, Tor Lukasik-Foss Award–winning comedian David returns with Tiny Bill Cody Sees the Brennan digs deep for his latest solo Devil, a story and song cycle recounting offering, David Brennan Exhumed. his true tale of meeting The Man Brennan brings the eccentric Downstairs on a Hamilton street in the T Gravedigger to life to tell his cemetery- 1980s, “to talk about how sometimes a centric tales. very brief, ineffable moment can affect Sometimes sharing your space is your life in a potentially huge way.” enough to make you feel a little feral, a In Bungalow, Sky Gilbert presents a little like baring your teeth and fighting play “you might find happening in your for your territory. For the roommates at front yard”, as two Hamiltonians face off S the centre of Me as Well as Also, that against the reality of gentrification. “For feeling results in tension and competi- me, it’s fascinating to watch the inter- tion as both struggle toy claim their play between working class and middle home for their own. class,” says Gilbert. “I have learned a lot What’s the best way to make online from working class life. In my view, it’s dating fun? According to Hamilton what makes Hamilton valuable.” E improv troupe The Understudies, just Charly Chiarelli brings us a true life add songs and comedy. Swipe Right for tale in the autobiographical one-man Love tackles Tinder woes through show Charly’s Piano. Charly, a young improvised skits and romantic ballads. hippie in 1972, gets a job in a psychiatric hospital, and organizes a fundraising Staircase Main Space concert to buy a piano for the patients’

F THE GREATEST MINDS Performed in the Main Space to lounge. make it easier to find, Clit Wit! is the lat- By ARTHUR BULLOCK of Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton. est offering by Fringe veteran, storyteller, Cotton Factory The Player’s For those who might not be interest- and comedian Colette Kendall. From ADCID (Aiding Dramatic Change Guild of Hamilton ed in lighthearted productions, Back middle age to Bill Cosby, Kendall offers a In Development), a group composed of Home provides a more serious option. It wide array of amusing anecdotes as a 2019 is set to be an incredible year for performers with physical disabilities like tells the story of the drunken Mr. Forbes, “shoddy” feminist. the Hamilton Fringe Festival, and the Cerebral Palsy, invites you to “reimagine his complex relationship with his daugh- It is a truth universally acknowl- Players’ Guild of Hamilton is one of the what is possible” with Come to the ter, and his struggle to maintain custody edged that a city in possession of a Fringe best venues it has to offer. With a local Edge!, an interactive performance piece E of her. Festival must be in want of a musical history dating back to 1875, it is the best which has toured from Toronto to Bad Ideas is a unique production comedy parody of a Jane Austen classic, place to host one of the most important Belgium. with a clever premise: it brings four featuring ukuleles. Enter Promise and events in the city. The Guild promises to The Hamilton Aerial Group presents actors together to play thirty-three dif- Promiscuity, all the way from New deliver a varied assortment of plays and La Nuit du Vagabond, which follows a ferent characters, telling nine different Zealand. performances, with creative and original group of beings seeking their freedom stories in all. “We get lost sometimes,” says premises. from an oppressive force. Says director We’ve Come From Away brings to Squeeze My Cans writer and performer

G Out of the seven plays being shown Lori Le Mare: “For those who missed us Hamilton the award–winning sketch Cathy Schenkleberg, “and when we find at the Players’ Guild, four of them are at this year’s Winterfest, our acrobatic comedy of Not Oasis, who previously our way back it teaches us a greater les- musicals. The first of these is A Time of and puppetry antics will astound you.” won Patron’s Pick and NOW Magazine son of forgiveness, redemption and the Future Tales, where the survivors of an Gritty City Theatre Company offers Critic’s Pick at the Toronto Fringe. ability to write a new chapter.” apocalypse share stories and songs in a CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 junkyard. In the words of show’s creator, St. Paul’s “it’s a post-apocalyptic kitchen party, Presbyterian Church A TIME OF FUTURE TALES with all its deserving urgency and its

N Just ten minutes away from the Players’ family drama.” Guild is St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Diamond in the Rough is another where Knitting Pilgrim explores an artis- family–friendly musical, featuring the I tic and spiritual journey through character of Neil Diamond and the vari- “stitched glass” tapestries. Anyone inter- ous regulars of a local Hamilton bar. It is ested in performances at the Players’ self–described as a “heartfelt, feel–good Guild should remember to check this out musical comedy set in Hamilton”, where as well. a group of misfits struggles to find a place to belong. By MAXIE DARA

R Also featuring a Canadian bar is One Last Toast to the Schafer Street Staircase Bright Room Queen, where the residents of Red Katie Hood lets the cat out of the bag Creek, Alberta are forced to cope with about life at an animal rescue in Animal the closure of their local watering hole. Show. A comedy featuring enough crit- The play features live music, and promis- ter characters to fill Noah’s ark, Hood es to deliver “mind–bending” mystery says this is a show “for those who love F and horror. animals, may feel like they don’t belong, The Guild’s fourth musical — titled but are driven to make a difference.” Bushtits, Shihtzus & Private Dicks – Fringe veteran Jimmy Hogg’s award- is a must–see comedy, met with critical winning one man show, Like a Virgin, acclaim by the respective Fringe festivals offers a hilarious look at the universal experiences of love, youthful awkward-

8 JULY 11 — 17, 2019 VIEW [FRINGE FESTIVAL PREVIEWS] CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Lost, which examines girlhood and its David Auburn’s Lost Lake, which myths, and the stories we choose to FAIRYTALE FEMDOM sees an African–American single tell or re–tell, while sounding like a mother of two renting a cabin in a pre- radical re–imagining of Are You Afraid dominantly white town in the of The Dark. Equally women–centred, Catskills, forming an unlikely bond but likely far more irreverent is with a local ne’er–do– well in the Fuckboys The Musical. In this hilar- process. ious one–act musical, four women will teach you the skills you need to take Hamilton Museum of down the post dangerous predators in Steam and Technology today’s modern dating scene. Music On the site–specific side of things: continues to be a low-key theme with Babel–o–Drome, from Collectif the esoteric–sounding Infinite BUS 1.2.3. and the Element choir, Sequels a two–hander featuring char- offers an immersive multimedia/multi- acters called The Poet and The Violin, lingual walking tour of the Hamilton which promises to lead a riveted audi- Museum of Steam and Technology. ence through a life of love, ecstasy, “The piece explores the relationship longing, joy, sorrow and forgiveness. between language, identity and com- The bill is rounded out by The munication,” says artistic director Promised Land, a comedic homage Dominique Banoun. “In a world where to 1940s film noir, filled with fiction and reality collide, what is our fast–talking fellas and femme fatales, own reality?” an ingenue, or two, and a wisecracking former hobo; all inhabiting a world of New Visions United loose morals and suspicious intentions. Church Hamilton Conservatory Leila Live! is hard to resist. This Fairytale Femdom has a few ing tale of a shipwrecked attempt at “From the balcony of the New for the Arts real–life Persian Princess is seeking a warnings including strong language humanity’s rebirth. Join writer and Visions United Church, you’re look- real guy who is trusting, healthy and and nudity. It is the tale of profession- performer Jim McCaskill on this terri- ing down below you into the chalk has his Canadian citizenship. Must al dominatrix Mistress Winter. She fying voyage. mines of World War One — it’s defi- The HCA Teen Creation enjoy authentic middle eastern cui- has long been content to forgo the nitely a unique theatre experience!” Collective is a two–week devised the- sine, hypnotic dance moves, and a lit- husband, dog, house etc. for the work By TAMARA KAMERMANS So says performer/composer Zach atre intensive for 13–18 year–olds led tle bit of fluff and scruff. Swipe right she loves. After all, there’s no prince Theatre Aquarius: Parsons of Tottering Biped Theatre’s by theatre artists Erica May–Wood for acting, singing, dancing, rapping, charming to live happily ever after Family Fringe Journey to the East, loosely based and Stephanie Hope Lawlor. There’s rapping, comedy, impressions, sound with…is there? Theatre Aquarius has a very spe- on the Herman Hesse novella, which no way to know what these young effects, and puppetry. Indulge yourself Planet Texas. This otherworldly cial collection of shows this year desig- debuted earlier this year in the same artists and their mentors will create the first weekend of the Fringe as Leila gem from Baltimore by Brandy Baker nated as family friendly. Times and venue. until it premieres, but a loose theme of will only be the house from the 18th is a meeting between Danielle from themes are all child approved. the history of the building which now to the 21st. earth and Twila. Twila is from a planet Dungee The Dragon And the Just- By RACHEL MORE houses the Hamilton Conservatory for without fat shaming or heels with Okay Juggler tells the story of a lonely The Westdale the Arts will guide the creation of a Theatre Aquarius sparkly outfits, guns, and tequila. Be site–specific work. With a rich and juggler who defeats the dragon and The Westdale may be one of the (Sex) Cult: A Musical (S)explo- prepared for mature content and gun- storied history dating back to 1897 the saves the day. Audience participation most far–flung of the 2019 Fringe ven- sion created by Beka Jay and Leete shots. building has housed arts activities, is encouraged and no puppets were ues, but it’s diverse and intriguing Stetson is about Lexi and Brandon, a For a timely theme you could try served as a housing facility for troubled harmed during the making of this pro- line–up should make it well worth the couple of friends who decide to escape How to Confront a Rhinoceros. An youth, been abandoned and has now duction: brought to you by Stories by trip. This year’s offerings run the dating by forming their own cult with offensive flag at City Hall? Polarizing been returned to a hive of creative Dan from Toronto. gamut, from A Two Piece, a thought the intention to avoid getting hurt by municipal debate? Escape reality with activity. Rich subject matter for cre- The Butler: A Superhero Detective provoking double bill filled with capti- serving their new god, The Protector. this Orwellian dark comedy. Be pre- ative minds to draw on and a chance Story is a homegrown creation pro- vating dancing to possibly it’s polar It is for those who don’t mind laughing pared for strong language and strobe to see original theatre in one of duced by Red Pants Productions. It opposite You Want It What Way: A about sex, mental health, and religion. lights. Tyler and Jocelyn Graham take Hamilton’s most iconic spaces. gives the heads up to all those people Boy Band Tale, a sketch comedy Another good couple to go on a us to the dark side of city politics. The Fringe is the perfect way to who work behind the scenes in differ- dance show all about boy bands. The date with are Izzy and the Nas. Izzy Looking for mature content with a connect with friends or date and have ent ways. It’s also an interactive mys- Westdale is also the venue for two Fergusen is a four–time CBC Literary bloody twist? Monster, by Daniel something to talk about after. I want tery that calls on the audience for provocative works reflecting on gen- prize finalist and his storied partner MacIvor, combines murder with Burt to draw your attention to the particu- help. der: the unapologetic not_ALL.? file- Briane Nasimok was a Gemini award Baccharach. Curious? Don’t miss the larly adult content. TiBert in Hamilton is created by type: Unknown, which promises to finalist and Canadian Comedy award big brown eyes and bloody hands of and stars Robert Milo. He’s an author, reveal the horror and beauty in both recipient. Join them as they share their Colin Bruce Anthes. By LIZ WRIT poet, educator and storyteller and he’ll radical feminism and men’s activist stories of romance, adventure and Finally, consider Final Log, an political movements, and We All Got The Cotton Factory more. homage to H.P. Lovecraft with a rivet- CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 expect the audience to play just as many roles. The produc- SLOW DANCING tion encourages full on participation. An audience member WITH may play any number of roles: a woodworker, a blacksmith, MEDIOCRE or maybe even a mouse. Be on your toes. BOYS Tourism Hamilton Visitors Centre This venue offers a collection of short productions with high impact. Each one runs under 30 minutes so it’s great for a quick stop or to see a few at a time. From Theatre Erbus in Hamilton comes the Governor General’s award winning play by Jason Sherman, Equity Rules. Auditions and the rules of engagement regarding nudity in the theatre are touched upon and resonate in our #metoo world: Mature Content. Purple Poet Productions from Toronto brings Diamonds on Plastic. A one woman show which chroni- cles a shopaholics arrival in Scarborough and her discovery of love: described as “funny, erotic and uplifting”. Parental Guidance is suggested and here tell that 30 pairs of shoes might be involved. Hamilton for Beginners is brought to you by Mark McNeil, who promises to illuminate the quirks and secret corners of the Hammer with the use of his mighty ukulele. It sounds like a breath of fresh air on a hot day of Fringing. My Breast Self is a Creative Health project starring Performed by Tamlynn Bryson, Bedwetter is written by Emanuela Hall. It demystifies the procedure of breast feed- Tamlynn Bryson and Kyle Kimmerly. On trend for this ing and tells the story of one woman’s struggle with the venue, there’s some mature content and strong language, process: Parental Guidance but the premise sounds endearingly unique: What’s it like to The Bottom of the Cup is presented by Lago di Lupi be a bedwetter when you’re trying to make the already awk- and involves mysteries of this world and of the paranormal. ward transition from childhood to adulthood? Critics have Embroils the police and a gypsy…. what could go wrong? Is called it well-crafted, funny, touching, and a ‘must-see.’ the answer at the bottom of the tea cup? Natalie Frijia’s Black Wool Jacket is a collection of Under Where? Yes, it’s about your underpants and it’s ‘true tales’ from the wilds of The Six’s club district. Grad fashioned you by Flint&Steel Productions. It’s a historical student Nat needed extra income, but she didn’t expect it look at undergarments and how they shaped not only our would be a coat check job in a nightclub. Things get inter- bodies but also our culture: self–described as “cheeky”. esting when she tunes into the stories the clubgoers share when they’re drunk and oblivious. Called ‘intense’ & By ALLISON M. JONES ‘comic,’ it’s a great premise for some ‘slice of life’ story- Mills Hardware telling. Mills Hardware features (mostly) hour long solo shows with Gemini nominated and Canadian Comedy Award win- a (mostly!) comedic flair (mostly!!) from Toronto. There’s ner Briane Nasimok brings the intriguingly titled comedy a hearty helping of realism, a pinch of poignancy, an ensem- Confessions of an Operatic Mute. It’s been critically ble piece, & a wild card that may rattle the psyche. acclaimed by reviewers across Canada, from CBC to NOW A Woman of a Certain Age tells Calgary writer/per- Magazine to the Victoria Fringe. CBC Manitoba lauds its former Wendy Froberg’s stories of six women of middle age ‘well written script’ and calls Nasimok a ‘seasoned writer’ and beyond, grappling with conflicting demands of career capable of holding his audience in thrall. But, don’t be and private life within a society that increasingly sees them alarmed: “No tenors are harmed during the performance.” as beyond their ‘best before’ date. She asks, “how women A four member cast presents the 90 minute Mercury can age gracefully in our youth-obsessed culture? Are wine Man: The Last Performance of Orson Welles and Botox the answer? Can we fix what’s inside by chang- (Thornhill). It’s Winnipeg Fringe run earned an impressive ing the outside?” Promising to be humorous yet touching four and a half stars, the Winnipeg Free Press dubbing it ‘fun,’ and authentic, it sounds like a good group outing for those ‘smart’ and ‘nostalgic.’ It sees Welles reflecting on his career curious about relationships, identity, mortality and gender and sacrifices made along the way. Writer/director Joel in the second half of this mortal coil. Pettigrew exhorts ‘Cinephiles, Welles Fans, Nostalgia Buffs!’ to check out the play, adding, “We’ve stage magic, animation, live radio sounds, painted black and white movie characters... and Orson Welles!” Slow Dancing With Mediocre Boys, by Canadian Comedy Award nominee Grace Smith, has one of my favourite show titles this Fringe! Its focus may be on the growing pains of young adulthood in the ‘early 2000’s,’ but as she says, “If you’ve ever looked back at your dating history and thought ‘WHYYYY??’ you will love this solo comedy.” My teens ended in 1994, but ‘cringeworthy romantic yearning’? Sounds like Smith read my diary! Adolescence is no fairytale, people; of course there’s a mature content and strong language warning! The Easter Bunny promises an unsettling, even dis- turbing experience. While no actual nudity or physical vio- lence is shown, this monologue style performance will take viewers into “the inner thoughts of a serial sexual predator.” COME TO THE EDGE! Don’t be fooled by the name; this is definitely not a kids’ show! Marbles Theatre Group beckons: “You could see a show tonight featuring the best of Canada's emerging young comedy talent, but this isn't one of them. Catch The Easter Bunny.” V

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CARRIGAN ARMS|JAM NIGHT W/THE PERSONICS CLANCY’S KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS [9PM] 1. July 11, 7:30pm. //LR Wilson Concert Hall, 23, 7pm. //Turner Park. • Memory Café**. July 24, [8PM] COACH & LANTERN TRIVIA TUESDAYS [7PM] UPCOMING McMaster University. • La Bohème. One of the 1pm. //Turner Park. July 30, 10:30am. CAT ‘N’ FIDDLE|GINGER ST. JAMES (9:30PM) DICKENS KARAOKE THURSDAYS [9:30PM] opera world’s most iconic works is performed by //Sherwood. July 31, 2pm. //Ancaster. • Manage COACH & LANTERN|OPEN MIC (9PM) END ZONE KARAOKE THURSDAYS W/ANNE [8PM], CONCERTS a superb cast of Canada’s newest operatic stars. Your Digital Pictures**. July 25, 1:30pm. //Central. CULANTRO’S|FERNANDO MEJIA (7:30PM) KARAOKE SUNDAYS W/DOWN TO EARTH ENTERTAINMENT July 18, 7:30pm. //FirstOntario Concert Hall. • Fly • Video Editing Special Effects**. July 27, 10am. DEF LEPPARD JULY 20. FIRSTONTARIO CENTRE LAZY FLAMINGO VINNIE & VAUGHN [9PM] Me To The Moon. Sinatra impersonator Chris //Central. • TED Talks. July 29, 2:30pm. //Dundas. SNAGGLE W/FLAT 5. JULY 21. THIS AIN’T HOLLYWOOD MASQUE JUDI RIDEOUT, MARK FOLEY [8PM] FIONN MCCOOL’S-UNIVERSITY PLAZA|KARAOKE Jason joins Boris and the NAO for an unforget- • Author Visits**: Aug. 6, 6:30pm. //Sherwood. • JULIE DOIRON JULY. 25. THE CASBAH table evening. July 25, 7:30pm. //Liuna Station. • MAX’S CHRIS AYRIES W/ANNE WEDNESDAYS [8PM], TRIVIA THURSDAYS Visiting Library Service. A volunteer delivers MARIEL BUCKLEY & HER BAND AUG. 8. MILLS Connoisseur Classics 2. July 28, 3pm. //LR Wilson PHEASANT PLUCKER ERIC MILLS [10PM] [7:30PM] materials to your door every four weeks and HARDWARE Concert Hall, McMaster University. • For Your POWERHOUSE JAMIE PETRIE [5:30PM] 5 WEST|TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS W/JIMMY THE returns completed materials. Call 905.546.3200, CLOSE TALKER AUG. 16. COLLECTIVE ARTS BREWING Eyes Only. A hot sizzling evening with Bond as we x3222 • **Registration required. For info visit SOUTHCOTE 53 ANGELO BELLAVIA [5:30PM] QUIZMASTER [7:30PM] adventure through a taste of Bond's greatest REBEL’S ROCK IRISH SESSION W/ANN GORMAN GALLEY PUMP KARAOKE SATURDAYS W/BRIAN [9PM] music. Magnificently performed by the stars of hpl.ca MCKINNEY & GUESTS [7PM] GLADSTONE KARAOKE FRIDAYS /BIG STAR KARAOKE COMEDY | Jean 'N Classics, the full National Academy MISSISSIPPI QUEEN SOUTHERN SUPPER • THIS AIN’T HOLLYWOOD SIGGI MUSIC, MIKE [9PM] 905 BAR COMEDY HOUR • Every last Friday of the Orchestra and Maestro Brott conducting. Aug. 8, SERIES Features a set, southern menu paired with the musical talents of blues, and ‘American WILLIAMS BAND, LANCASTER [8PM] GRAIN & GRIT|TRIVIA THURSDAYS [7PM] month, 9-10pm. Next date: July 26. Free admis- 7:30pm. //Liuna Station. • My Fair Lady. Boasting HER MAJESTY’S ARMY AND NAVY VETERANS such classic songs as I Could Have Danced All Roots’ musicians. • July 11: Rick Taylor. July 12: sion. //93 John St. S. Chuck Jackson & Tyler Yarema. July 17: Chris SOCIETY KARAOKE SATURDAYS W/GEORGE [4PM] Night, The Rain in Spain, Wouldn’t It Be Loverly JAZZ | BLUES | CLASSICAL CLUB 54 • There’s live stand-up comedy every Chambers. • July 18: Little Magic Sam Taylor. • HONEST LAWYER-KING ST. KARAOKE THURSDAYS and On the Street Where You Live, join us as Eliza GEORGE HAMILTON|OPEN JAM W/TIM NINEHOUSE Friday and Saturday at Club 54 preceding the July 24: Matt Weidinger. • Aug. 1: Steve Payne & [7PM] Doolittle gradually changes from Covent Garden AND MR. JAY & CHRIS WIERSMA [9PM] Dance Party. Your host is Canada’s # 1 insult Paul Hobday. • $45 for meal and show. For more HONEST LAWYER-STONECHURCH CLASSIC Flower girl to a Hungarian princess in front of LOU DAWG’S CHRIS CHAMBERS [8:30PM] comic – Ben Guyatt. • July 12-13: Gerry Hall. July info, including menu details, visit mississip- SIMPSONS TRIVIA FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 19-20: Ronnie Edwards. July 26-27: Steve Cox. your very eyes. Aug. 15, 7:30pm. //FirstOntario Concert Hall. • For more info and tickets visit piqueenfoods.com or call 905.526.0909. //635 W/GERRY HALL [7:30PM] //3345 Harvester Rd., Burl. King St. E. DJ | ELECTRONIC | HIP HOP LOU DAWG’S TRIVIA TUESDAYS W/HUB OF THE HAMMER THE HI-LARRY-US SHOW • Join Larry Smith and brottmusic.com AUGUSTA HOUSE|OLD SCHOOL, HIP HOP W/DJS MUSIC IN THE CITY 2019: JACKSON STREET [8PM], LIVE BAND KARAOKE FRIDAYS [10PM] his guests for stand-up, live cartooning, games GORE PARK SUMMER PROMENADE • Enjoy live JOOCE AND RAC ONE [10PM] ROOFTOP GARDEN SERIES • Monday to Friday MASQUE VAUGHN’S ACOUSTIC KARAOKE [8PM] and prizes, music, sketches, improv, puppets and entertainment, games and grab a snack or meal in the park, Tuesday through Friday, 11am-4pm (except as noted for holidays), noon-2pm. • July MOSAIC TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS [7:30PM] more. Last Friday of every month, 8pm. $20. Next 11-12: PIP. • July 15-19: Troy Harmer. • July 22- NOBODY’S PERFECT KARAOKE W/MIKE, WEDNESDAYS date: July 26. For info and tickets visit thepearl- until Aug. 30. Live entertainment from noon-2pm. KARAOKE Entertainment line-up - July 11: Latin Jazz 26: Rick Henderson. • July 29-Aug. 2: Big Rude [7PM], SUNDAYS [5PM] company.ca. //The Pearl Company, 16 Steven St. Jake. • Aug. 6-9 (No show Aug. 5): Kyle Pacey. • LAUGH AT THE JUDGE • Stand up comedy, Quartet. July 12: Latintrain. July 16: Big John and ODDS TRIVIA SUNDAYS [3PM] Aug. 12-16: Alfie Smith. • //Lloyd D. Jackson & TRIVIA upstairs at the Winking Judge. July 14 8:30pm The Night Trippers. July 17: TG and The PLUCKER’S TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS [8PM] Square Rooftop Garden, 2 King St. W. features special guest David Brennan, with Swampbusters. July 18: Tuba4. July 19: Joe’s BARTON TOUCHDOWN PUB KARAOKE FRIDAYS POUR HOUSE KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS MUSIC ON THE WATERFRONT • Free concert. Kristian Reimer, Krista McNaughton, Dan Garage Band. July 23: Big Rude Jake. July 24: W/HELENA QUINN [9:30PM] PRIME TIME KARAOKE THURSDAYS [8PM]] Join us every Thursday evening through Aug. 29. BIG ED’S KARAOKE FRIDAYS W/GEORGE BUTLER [8PM], Brennan, and mc Matthew Surina. //25 Augusta Sonny, Cher & Buddy Holly: Bruce Tournay, PUB FICTION TRIVIA MONDAYS HOSTED BY “RUBY PUB Loralee & Jeff Giles. July 25: Jack Sith. July 26: 7–9pm. Weather permitting. Don’t forget to bring SATURDAYS W/SCARYOKE MONSTERS [10PM] St. TRIVIA” [8PM] Little Peter and the Elegants. July 30: The Human a lawn chair! Line up: July 11: Solstice. July 18: BLACK SWAN KARAOKE SATURDAYS W/MARK O LEVITY COMEDY CLUB & LOUNGE • July 12-13: R.H.L.I. KARAOKE THURSDAYS W/ANNE. [7:30PM] Race. July 31: Brenda Brown Duo. Aug. 1: Alfie Jude Johnson. July 25: Brenda Brown Jazz Band. [9:30PM], TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS [7:30PM] Efthimios Nasiopolous. • Every Wednesday at Aug. 1: Brad Cheeseman Jazz Trio. Aug. 8: Hailee RUMAK KARAOKE SATURDAYS [9:30PM] 9pm is Amateur Night. • For more info and tick- Smith and Nicole Christian. Aug. 2: Back Rent BO’S KARAOKE EVERY OTHER TUESDAY [8:30PM] Rose w/Dave Rave of Teenage Head. Aug. 15: ST. LOUIS BAR AND GRILL KARAOKE SATURDAYS ets visit levitycomedyclub.com. //120 King St. W. Blues. Aug. 6: Further the Lion. Aug. 7: Hamilton BOBBIE’S KARAOKE SATURDAYS [7PM] Karen Thornton Jazz Group. • For more info go to W/DONNY OSBORNE [10PM]m] STAIRCASE THEATRE • Every Monday is Improv Dixieland Allstars. Aug. 8: Soul Cats. Aug. 9: BOSTON PIZZA-BARTON TRIVIA MONDAYS W/HUB OF hamiltonwaterfront.com| SLYE FOX TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS [7:30PM], KARAOKE Fundamentals at 7pm. Learn the basics of Improv Channel 2. Aug. 13: Johannes Linstead. Aug. 14: THE HAMMER. [7:30PM]. “THE OFFICE” TRIVIA NIGHT ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS • RBG After Dark: THURSDAYS W/NICHOLAS BALKOU [8:30PM] in a fun and supportive environment. $8. • Every Em & Joce. Aug. 15: Bluze Cruze. Aug. 16: Shari LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH /HUB OF THE On the Rocks. Blooms, Brews & BBQ. Grab a cold SPUR’S ROADHOUSE KARAOKE W/ANNE LAST Tuesday is Master Class Improv at 7pm. The pub- & Jonny. • For more details go to downtown- HAMMER. NEXT DATE JULY 31. one while our house DJ provides a rock n roll FRIDAY OF THE MONTH. JULY 26. [8PM] lic is welcome to watch, but participation is by hamilton.org BOSTON PIZZA-MAIN ST. W. TRIVIA SECOND soundtrack to an unforgettable evening at the leg- STONEROADS KARAOKE SATURDAYS W/ANNE [9PM] invitation only. $10. • Wildcard Wednesdays at HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY • Board Games WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH W/HUB OF THE HAMMER endary Rock Garden. 19+ event. Event tickets STONEWALLS PUBSTUMPERS TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS 7pm. Join us for a jam night, a specialty work- (Adults). July 4-Aug. 29, 6pm. //Terryberry. • Older [7:30PM] required. July 18, Aug. 8, 7:30pm. • Garden Music [6:30PM] shop night or a show and a jam night. Prices vary Adult Writing Group. Fridays, 10am. //Central. • BRASSIE PUB KARAOKE SUNDAYS HOSTED BY "RUBY Nights. Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July and TAPS KARAOKE FRIDAYS [9PM], KARAOKE SUNDAYS from $10-$20. Savings for registering online. Burnt Out! Parenting Workshop**. July 8-29, August, 6:30-9pm. //Hendrie Park. • Edible KARAOKE"[8:30PM], TRIVIA TUESDAYS HOSTED BY [6PM] Dundurn St. N. 6pm. //Turner Park. • Digital Devices. July 12, Weekends. • Visit our Discovery Cart in Veggie "RUBY PUB TRIVIA [8PM] TRACIE’S PLACE KARAOKE EVERY NIGHT [7PM-2AM], YUK YUKS BURLINGTON • July 12-13: Michael 10am. //Red Hill. • Photoshop Intro**. July 13, Village to learn more about tasty plants that are CADILLAC JAX KARAOKE THURSDAYS AND SUNDAYS & FRIDAYS [5PM-2AM], KIDS WELCOME UNTIL 9PM Harrison, Juliana Rodrigues, Adrian Cronk. July 10am. //Central. • Ancestry Library Edition**. July easy to grow and use in a wide variety of dishes. W/SCARYOKE MONSTERS [9PM], KARAOKE FRIDAY AND TWISTED TAPS KARAOKE THURSDAYS [10PM] 19-20: Tyler Morrison, Hunter Collins, Bobby 15, 2:30pm. //Terryberry. • True Crime Meetup. Local chefs present cooking demonstrations on SATURDAYS W/BIGGIE ENTERTAINMENT [9PM] UPTOWN SOCIAL HOUSE TRIVIA MONDAYS Knauff. July 26-27: Jean Paul, Scott July 16, 6:30pm. //Saltfleet. • Cleaning Sunday afternoons, while recipes are available at CALEDONIA LEGION KARAOKE FRIDAYS W/DJ [7:30PM]| Faulconbridge, Bryan Hatt. Aug. 2-3: Ian Sirota. Naturally**. July 16, 7pm. //Dundas. • Create Your the Discovery Cart all weekend. July 13-14: SHELLEY WEST END KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS [10PM] Aug. 9-10: Andrew Albert. • For info tickets visit Website**. July 17, 10:30am. //Red Hill. • Discover Herbs and Pesto. July 20-21: Discover CARRIGAN ARMS KARAOKE FRIDAYS W/RANDY AND WINDJAMMER KARAOKE TUESDAYS [8PM] yukyuks.com. //380 Brant St., Burl. Relaxation & Movement. July 18, 2pm. Garlic. July 27-28: Discover Melons. Aug. 10-11: VICKI [9:30PM], TRIVIA MONDAYS W/KEN OAKLEY WOBBLEY SCOTSMEN KARAOKE FRIDAYS //Concession. July 22, 6:30pm. //Sherwood. • Discover Peppers. Aug. 17-18: Discover Bitter [7:30PM]][99pm] W/CHEFBOYRDJ, KARAOKE SATURDAYS W/SEÑOR WES Video Editing Intro**. July 20, 10am. //Central. • Bites. • The Spirits of Paradise. This 1.5 hour CASBAH-MAIN HALL KARAOKE CABARET W/THE EYE EVENTS•• Raise Financially Fit Kids**. July 23, 7pm. moving theatre experience will help you under- OF FAITH. 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH [9PM]| BROTT MUSIC FESTIVAL • Connoisseur Classics //Turner Park. • Virtual Reality Vacations**. July stand how this landscape has changed over the VIEW LIVE MUSIC INDEX EMAIL [email protected] DEADLINE: Monday at 4pm ABSINTHE 38 KING WILLIAM 905.529.0349 CORKTOWN TAVERN 175 YOUNG 905.572.9242 LEANDER BOAT CLUB 50 LEANDER DR. 905.527.7377 SNOOTY FOX 1011 KING W. 905.546.0000 ACOUSTIC BLEND CAFE 86 HOMEWOOD AVE. 905.522.1323 CULANTRO 537 MAIN ST. E. 905.777.0060 L’ETRANGER 109 JAMES ST. N. 905.906.2401 SOUS BAS 145 MAIN ST. E. 000.000.0000 AIR FORCE CLUB 128 KING ST. E., DUNDAS 000.000.0000 THE DICKENS 423 ELIZABETH, BURL. 905.333.4991 THE LIONSHEAD PUB 137 JOHN S. 905.522.7090 SOUTHCOTE 53 534 GARNER RD., ANC. 289.239.8888 ALE HOUSE 802 UPPER GAGE AVE. 289.755.0518 THE DIPLOMAT 43 KING WILLIAM ST. 905.523.4343 LITTLE GRASSHOPPER 37 BARTON ST. E. 905.393.7641 SPICE FACTORY 121 HUGHSON ST. N. 905.662.1112 ARMY NAVY CLUB 95-96 MACNAB ST. N. 905.527.1000 THE DOORS PUB 56 HESS S. 905.540.8888 LOU DAWG’S SOUTHERN BBQ 116 GEORGE ST. 289.389.3227 SPURS ROADHOUSE 188 BARTON ST. E., STONEY CREEK 905.522.1227 ARTWORD ARTBAR 15 COLBOURNE 905.912.9083 DUNAS VERDES 253 JAMES N. 905.522.4818 LUKAYA CAFE 592 UPPER WELLINGTON ST. 905.383.2533 THE STAIRCASE 27 DUNDURN N. 905.529.3000 AUGUSTA HOUSE 17 AUGUSTA 905.525.0367 EDENS 1548 MAIN W. 289.389.6493 THE MASQUE 13 HESS S. 289.700.5595 STONEROAD’S 533 CONCESSION ST. 905.545.8816 AVLYN’S LOUNGE 627 KING ST. E. 905.522.5111 EMERSON 109 109 EMERSON 289.425.2005 MATTSON & CO. 225 LOCKE ST. S. 905.525.0225 STONEWALLS 339 YORK BLVD. 905.577.0808 BARBARA CAFFE 387 BARTON ST., STONEY CREEK 905.664.7316 THE END ZONE BAR & GRILL 1305 MAIN ST. E. 289.246.9663 MAX RESTO LOUNGE 102-2180 ITABASHI WAY, BURL. 905.336.1500 THE STUDIO 1 SUMMERS LANE 905.546.3100 BAROQUE 69 JOHN S. 905.393.6233 ESSENCE 422 BARTON ST. E. 289.396.5116 MELANHEADZ VAPE LOUNGE 303 YORK BLVD. 289.527.1420 SUPREME BAR & GRILL 5111 NEW ST., BURL 905.333.5282 BARRA FION 1505 GUELPH LINE, BURL. 905.319.3466 FAIRWEATHER BREWING CO. 5 OFIELD RD. 289.426.2983 MILL ST. & FIVE 324 DUNDAS ST.E., WATERDOWN 905.690.1058 TAILGATE CHARLIE’S 69 JOHN S. 905.526.6666 BARTON TOUCHDOWN 912 BARTON ST. E.. 905.544.6031 FIDDLE & FOX 999 UPPER WENTWORTH ST. 905.385.8555 MILLS HARDWARE 95 KING E. 905.777.1223 TAPS BAR & GRILL 128 PARKDALE AVE. N. 905.393.8805 THE BINBROOK GRILL 3020 BINBROOK RD. 905.692.0909 FIONN MACCOOLS 2331 APPLEBY LINE, BURL. 905.332.9990 MODRN NIGHTCLUB 15 HESS ST. S. 289.389.3561 THIRSTY CACTUS 2 KING ST. E., DUNDAS 905.627.8488 THE BLACK BULL 2475 MOUNTAINSIDE DR, BURL. 905.332.4282 FIONN MACCOOLS 119 OSLER DR. 905.627.4729 MOSAIC 431 BARTON ST. E. 000.000.0000 33 BOWEN 33 BOWEN ST. 289.396.8865 BLACK SWAN 4040 PALLADIUM WAY, UNIT #1, BURL. 289.313.9999 FIONN MACCOOLS 1786 STONE CHURCH RD. E. 289.919.2422 MULBERRY COFFEE HOUSE 193 JAMES ST. N. 905.963.1365 THIS AIN’T HOLLYWOOD 345 JAMES N. 289.396.3911 BO’S SPORTS BAR 419 DUNDAS ST., WATERDOWN 905.690.3133 FIRSTONTARIO CENTRE 101 YORK 905.546.4040 MUSTANG’S 301 FRUITLAND RD., STONEY CREEK 905.643.7679 TIN CUP 1831 WALKER’S LINE, BURL. 905.315.7727 BOBBIE’S BAR & GRILL 2965 HOMESTEAD DR. MT HOPE 289.759.2002 FIRSTONTARIO CONCERT HALL 1 SUMMERS LANE 905.546.3100 THE PEARL COMPANY 16 STEVEN 905.524.0606 TOAST WINE BAR 10 JOHN ST. N. 289.389.5480 THE BRASSIE 73 WILSON W. 905.304.8935 FIRTH’S CELTIC PUB 543 UPPER JAMES 905.318.4277 PEPPERWOOD BISTRO 1455 LAKESHORE RD., BURL 905.333.6999 TRACIE’S PLACE 592 UPPER JAMES 905.538.0795 THE BROWN BARREL 1515 UPPER OTTAWA 905.575.4606 5 WEST BREWPUB & KITCHEN 3600 DUNDAS ST., BURL. 905.315.8782 THE PHEASANT PLUCKER 20 AUGUSTA 905.529.9000 TURTLE JACK’S 1180 UPPER JAMES 905.389.6696 BUDDY’S ROADHOUSE 1360 KING E. 905.545.1456 THE FOOL AND FLAGON 2255 BARTON E. 905.573.7430 PLUCKER’S 335 PLAINS RD. E., BURL. 289.337.9454 THE VICAR’S VICE 2251 RYMAL E., STONEY CREEK 905.560.1586 BURLINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 440 LOCUST 905.681.6000 THE GALLEY PUMP 365 WENTWORTH ST. N. 905.522.5225 THE POUR HOUSE 1115 FENNELL E. 905.389.6602 THE UNDERGROUND 41 CATHARINE ST. N. 905.527.7488 CAPRI RESTAURANT 25 JOHN N. 905.525.7811 THE GASWORKS 141 PARK N. 905.719.6396 THE POWERHOUSE 21 JONES 905.930.7381 UPTOWN SOCIAL HOUSE 1900 WALKERS LINE, BURL. 905.331.4700 CARNEGIE GALLERY 10 KING ST. W. DUNDAS 905.627.4265 GATOR TED’S 1505 GUELPH LINE 905.336.3133 PRIME TIME SPORTS BAR 218 KENILWORTH N. 905.544.6488 WATERDOWN LEGION 79 HAMILTON ST. N., WDWN 905.689.6112 CARRIGAN ARMS 2025 UPPER MIDDLE RD., BURL 905.332.6131 THE GEORGE HAMILTON 152 KING W. 905.381.9820 PUB FICTION 1242 GARNER RD. W., ANC. 905.304.9990 THE WEE DRAM 1831 MAIN ST. W. 905.920.8180 CASABLANCA WINERY INN 4 WINDWARD DR., GRIMSBY 905.309.7171 GET TOGETHER BAR & GRILL 253 KENILWORTH N. 905.544.1950 PURPLE PEAR 946 BARTON E. 905.527.7179 WEST END PUB 151 EMERSON 905.524.3655 THE CASBAH 306 KING W. 905.741.7625 GLADSTONE TAVERN 1385 MAIN E. 905.393.9842 THE QUEEN’S HEAD 400 BRANT, BURL 905.632.1300 THE WESTDALE 1040 KING ST. W. 905.577.0074 THE CAPITOL BAR 973 KING E. 289.389.1001 GOWN & GAVEL 24 HESS ST. S. 905.523.8881 RADIUS 151 JAMES ST. S. 905.393.1658 WINDJAMMER BY THE LAKE 5353 LAKESHORE RD. BURL 905.632.2333 CAT ’N’ FIDDLE 174 JOHN S. 905.525.3855 GRAIN & GRIT BREWERY 11 EWEN RD. 905.769-1320 REBEL’S ROCK IRISH PUB 537 KING E. 905.777.1771 THE WING 3210 HOMESTEAD DR., MOUNT HOPE 289.280.0157 CAVALLO NERO 370 WILSON ST. E., ANC. 905.648.8888 HAMILTON AIR FORCE ASSOC. 128 KING ST. E., DUNDAS 905.628.6697 THE REC ROOM 2732 BARTON E. 289.389.1395 WINCHESTER ARMS 120 KING ST. W., DUNDAS 905.627.8016 CIRCA GALLERY 112GEORGE 905.921.1237 HAVN 26 BARTON ST. E. 000.000.0000 ROCK ON LOCKE 320 CHARLTON AVE. W. 905.522.0602 WOBBLEY SCOTSMAN 309 CROCKETT 905.389.8224 CLANCY’S PUB 4490 FAIRVIEW, BURL. 905.333.6805 HAMILTON LEGION BR. 163 435 LIMERIDGE 905.387.4515 R.C.L. BRANCH 622 12 KING ST E, STONEY CREEK 905.662.4171 YE OLDE SQUIRE 550 FENNEL AVE. E. 905.388.7770 CLIFFORD BREWING CO. 398 NASH RD. 905.560.5444 HONEST LAWYER 110 KING ST. E. 905.522.5297 R.H.L.I. CLUB 1353 BARTON E. 905.545.4611 YE OLDE SQUIRE 875 MAIN ST. W. 905.528.7822 CLUB 54 3345 HARVESTER ROAD, BURL. 905.634.5454 HONEST LAWYER 1070 STONECHURH RD. E. 905.385.9797 ST. LOUIS BAR AND GRILL 450 APPLEBY LINE, BURL 905.333.8118 YE OLDE SQUIRE 1508 UPPER JAMES ST. 905.575.7821 CLUB 77 77 KING WILLIAM ST. 905.527.7488 INNSVILLE 1143 HWY. 8,STONEY CREEK 905.643.1244 SASSO 1595 UPPER JAMES ST. 905.526.4848 YE OLDE SQUIRE 3537 FAIRVIEW, BURL 905.333.6627 COACH & LANTERN 384 WILSON E., ANC. 905.304.7822 INTO THE ABYSS 119A LOCKE ST. S. 905.518.7609 SEEDWORKS 126 CATHARINE ST. N. 905.523.7425 THE ZOETIC 526 CONCESSION 905.902.5683 COLLECTIVE ARTS BREWERY 207 BURLINGTON ST. E. 289.426.2374 JAYS SPORTS BAR 558 UPPER GAGE 905.574.4664 SHAOLIN UNDERGROUND 229 JAMES ST. N.. 289.389.9525 ZYLA’S 299 JAMES ST. N. 905.818.7141 COOLERS SPORTS BAR 558 UPPER GAGE 905.574.4664 JERSEYS BAR & GRILL 1450 HEADON RD. 905.319.0525 SHAWN & ED BREWERY 65 HATT ST., DUNDAS 289.238.9979 COME BY CHANCE 78 MELVIN AVE. 905.547.3994 KING’S LANDING 1900 KING ST. E. 905.544.7766 SHOELESS JOE’S 1183 UPPER JAMES 905.383.5637 COPPER KETTLE 312 DUNDAS ST. E., WATERDOWN 905.690.3696 LAZY FLAMINGO 19 HESS S. 905.527.0567 SLYE FOX PUB 4057 NEW, BURL 905.639.3900

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last two centuries through the eyes of people who 13, 5:50pm: Headstones, The Trews, Lowest of believes strongly in the need to acknowledge the necessary. Participants may attend all three ses- have influenced its history. July 12-14, 8pm. Event The Low & Steven Page. • July 14, 4pm: Buffalo origins of the land we inhabit, specifically in a way ARTS•• sions, or just one. Free admission, no registration Ticket Required. //Hendrie Valley. • Enchanted Gamelan Club: Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet that directly recognizes the traditional Indigenous ART GALLERY OF BURLINGTON • Exhibits: In required. • Outdoor Screening Series: Monitor 13: Garden Weekend. Aug. 3-5. • Shakespeare at the Performance. • July 16, 7pm: Earth, Wind & Fire. territory of the Mississaugas of the New Credit Common Uncommon. Until July 28. • Jeneen Frei Dance on my head and scratch my heart. July 24, Rock. The historic Rock Garden provides the per- • July 21, 4pm: Buffalo Percussion Collective. Territory, on which we hold the festival. July 20- Njootli: my auntie bought all her skidoos with 9pm in our ArcelorMittal Dofasco Community fect atmosphere for a night of inspiring theatre Free. • July 23, 7pm: “Weird Al” Yankovic: The 22. $100. For more info and to purchase tickets bread money. Until Aug. 18. • 150 Acts: Art, Courtyard. • Photophobia. The 12th annual festi- under the stars. Aug. 12-16, 19-23, 26-30. Event Strings Attached Tour. • July 27, 5pm: The visit strangewaves.ca //Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Activism, Impact. Until Aug. 18. • Permanent val of short-format contemporary media, film, tickets required. • For details, costs, tickets and to Flaming Lips w/The Claypool Lennon Delirium. • Silver, Brant Collection Corridor: Quebec: A Different video and moving image presented in partnership register for events, visit www.rbg.ca //RBG July 28, 4pm: Buffalo Baroque Collective. • July CONBRAVO! GEEK FESTIVAL • A 3-Day celebra- Drummer. Ongoing. • Events: Family Sunday between the Art Gallery of Hamilton and Hamilton Centre, 680 Plains Rd. W., Burl. 30, 6:30pm: Chris Isaak. • Aug. 4, 4pm: Moshe tion of YouTube, Gaming, and Geek Culture. Open Studio. Every Sunday, 1-4pm. Free. All wel- Artists Inc. Photophobia showcases contempo- WESTDALE CINEMA EVENT • Bif Naked: Songs Shulman Trio. Free. • Aug. 6, 6:30pm: Thievery Whether you enjoy video, graphic novels, web- come. • For more info visit artgalleryofburling- rary practitioners who test the boundaries of the and stories. Bif Naked performs songs and stories Corporation. • July 28, 4pm: Buffalo Baroque comics, gaming, or cosplay, ConBravo! is where ton.com //AGB, 1333 Lakeshore Rd. medium in a free, multi-part festival series pre- live. July 11, 8pm. • For info and tickets visit Collective. • Mainstage Shows: July 8, 9am: you can celebrate your passion, with hundreds of ART GALLERY OF HAMILTON • Exhibits: Gallery sented outdoors under the cover of night. All thewestdale.ca //1014 King St. W. Artpark Theatre Academy. • July 28, 7pm: panels and workshops, wall to wall games, and a Level One • My Back Pages: The Art of Zines. and three screenings are free and accessible. Details available on their website. Aug. 9-11. • For more Nickelodeon’s Jojo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour. • Saturday night concert series. The marketplace Indie Publishing. Until Nov. 10. • This is Moving: ANCASTER RIB & CRAFT BEER FEST • July 31, 8pm: Sarah McLachlan w/The Buffalo info visit theinc.ca //155 James St. N.• will feature a curated collection of more than 200 Illustration on Screen. Until Sept. 8. • The Featuring food, fun and entertainment for the Philharmonic Orchestra. • For info and tickets HAMILTON CONSERVATORY FOR THE ARTS • exhibitors of anime, gaming, and general geeky Collection Continues: A Quarter Century of whole family. Music Line-up: Friday-Dirty visit artpark.net • 450 South 4th St, Lewiston, NY, goodness. Here, you’ll find new and used games, VASE-HCA Visual Arts Student Exhibition. Until Pioneers, Rob Laidlaw, Pink Leather Jackets. USA Collecting. Until Jan. 5, 2020. • THIS IS SERIOUS: Sept. • For more info visit hcarts.ca. 905-528- licensed merchandise, cosplay accessories, Canadian Indie Comics. Until Jan. 5, 2020. • Level Saturday-Girl Pow-R & Talent Show, Charlotte & FAMILY SUMMER FESTIVAL • Fun@theFarm beautiful artwork, handmade goodies, and indie 4020. 126 James Street S. //126 James St. S. Two • Navigating Progress: Hind vs. Hind. Until The Dirty Cowboys, Way 2 Hip, We Aint Petty, activities promise to provide endless opportunities game demos – and much more. July 26-28. For HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY • Central Library Sept. 29. • Milli: A Celebration of Style. Until Feb. AC/DC Show Canada. Sunday-Buddy Love, Zach for engaged learning, dynamic outdoor time, info and tickets visit 2019.conbravo.com 1st Floor July: Frances Cockburn. August: Prem McCabe, Rob Laidlaw. Free entry and parking. meaningful connection to the nature. July 13. //Hamilton Convention Centre by Carmen’s, 1 9, 2020. • In Residence: Reitzenstein. Until Mar. Karthik Nagabhatla. • Central Library Gallery4 July 12, 4-11pm, July 13, 12-11pm, July 14, 12- //Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Rd., Anc. Summers Lane 29, 2020. • The Collection. Permanent Annex uly: Donna Waxman and Hamilton Council 7pm. For info visit northernheatribseries.ca. FARM CRAWL • Farm Crawl is a self-directed HAGERSVILLE ROCKS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2019• Installation. • Kim Adams: Bruegel-Bosch Bus. on Aging. August: Summer Seen. • Gallery //Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road S. event where the participants drive themselves Friday line-up: The Jim Cuddy Band, Terra Permanent display. • The Jean and Ross Fischer Barton July-August: Fortunée Shugar. • Gallery BECAUSE BEER FESTIVAL • This year’s festival from farm to farm. You choose what farms to visit Lightfoot, The Redhill Valleys, Logan Staats. Gallery. Milli: A Celebration of Style. Until Feb. 9. Dundas July-August: Barbara Galway. • Gallery features dozens of craft breweries and cideries, and in what order. You also choose how much Saturday line-up: Meghan Patrick, The Reklaws, • Admission to this gallery is free courtesy of Stoney Creek July-August: Linda Joyce Ott. • and live music. • Music Stage: July 12: Shakey time to spend at each farm. July 13, 10am-4pm. Buck Twenty, Genevieve Fisher, Brad Battle, Orlick Industries. • Tours: Enjoy a free guided Gallery Turner Park July-August Dr. Bob Kemp Graves, Neon Dreams, Diamond DJ Collective. Rain or shine. For tickets and info visit farmcrawl- Mackenzie Leigh Meyer. • July 26, gates open tour by one of our specially trained Docents. For Hospice. July 13: Born Ruffians, Born In The Eighties, hamilton.ca. 6pm and July 27, gates open 3:30pm. Single day individuals and groups smaller than 10. Tours last KIRKLAND LYNCH STUDIO GALLERY • Original Family of Things. • July 12, 4pm-12am, July 13, SPANJAZZ! A WORLD BEAT JAZZ PROJECT • and weekend passes available. Tickets available approximately 40 minutes. Every Wednesday, stained glass designs by Siobhan Lynch, oil paint- 2pm-12am. This is a licensed 19+ event. Tickets Featuring Gary Santucci, Jordan Abraham, Jeff online at ticketscene.ca. For more info visit Saturday, Sunday & Statutory Holiday at 1:00 pm. ings and drawings by Peter Kirkland. • Gallery available at becausebeer.ca. Choose from single Plumbley, Aidan Sibley, James Gannett and Rob hagersvillerocks.com //Kett Memorial Ball Park, • Free Friday Night On the first Friday of every Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-5pm. • day, weekend and designated driver tickets. Santos. July 13, 8pm. $20/$15 students, Hagersville month, admission to the Gallery Level One exhibi- sio2creations.com, peterkirkland.com //654 //Pier 4 Park seniors,un(der)waged. //The Pearl Company, 16 ELECTRIC ECLECTICS • Takes place on a farm tions is free from 4-8pm, with free guided tours Spring Gardens Rd., Burl. GHOST WALKS • Hamilton’s Dark History Tour. Steven St. overlooking the scenic Big Head Valley, just out- with an AGH docent at 6pm. • Kids & Families: MCMASTER MUSEUM OF ART • The Museum of History too dark for schools. Only stories of crime, THE MOST WUTHERING HEIGHTS DAY EVER • side of Meaford, Ontario. Features an eclectic pro- Art will be closed for Physical Plant Updates murder and public executions in this unique city. AGH Annual Summer Picnic. Take a free tour of Join us dressed in your Cathy’s best and come gram of avant-garde and crossover musicians, as through August 23. • Admission to all exhibitions Starting from an alleyway. We take you you to our exhibitions, participate in a range of comic- prepared for fun and frivolity as we reenact the well as art installations, DJs, and films. Aug. 2-4. and events is free. For more info call places of dark energy. Our ridiculous reputation themed hands-on activities, get your face painted, dance in the music video for Kate Bush’s song For info and a complete listing of entertainment 905.525.9140x23241 or visit for executions, Hamilton’s mafia past rivals the enjoy a musical performance and introduce your- Wuthering Heights. This is a family friendly event visit electric-eclectics.com museum.mcmaster.ca //McMaster Museum of Godfather and stand in the location our city’s most self to one of the Gallery’s many community part- and everyone is welcome (dogs on leash only, FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS 2019 • Multiple stages of ners. All this and a free barbeque, too. July 28, 1- Art, 1280 Main W.• violent assassination. Stories of the infamous. please!).This is a free, non-profit, volunteer-run PAUL ELIA GALLERY • Standing Men. A sculptur- music, a massive midway, beer gardens, fantastic 4pm. Free admission. • For details and tickets Like murderess Evelyn Dick and Canada’s own Al event. We will ask participants for donations on al peace study exhibit by Janus. Until Aug. 3. • Capone, Rocco Perri. July 12, 7:30pm. • Ghost selection of food, artisans and crafters selling visit artgalleryofhamilton.com //123 King W. the day-of to cover the costs of permits, a/v equip- beautiful stuff, activities for the kids, and admis- paulelia.ca. 905.96.8850. //1167 Cannon St. E. Walks of The Hermitage Ruins. A tour starting in ment, insurance, etc. Any proceeds will be going 905.527.6610 SEATON STUDIO & GALLERY • Exhibits: a lit gatehouse before abandoning that light for sion is free! Aug. 2-4. Rain or shine. For details go ARTCRAWL • Second Friday night of every month to charities supporting victims of domestic vio- to festivaloffriends.ca //Gage Park Landscapes by Anna Kutishcheva. Until July 27. darkness. To the ruins of a haunted mansion in lence. July 13, 11am-5pm. //Gage Park, Picnic @ 7pm, all galleries in the area display their new • Birds Adapted for Flight or Fancy, Juried Show. the woods, and a place steeped in generations old JOSEPH BRANT DAY FESTIVAL • Featuring an art. For more info visit jamesstreetnorth.ca• Area 1. incredible line-up of family friendly entertain- Aug. 14-Oct. 26. Artists Reception and Awards for ghost history. The perfect atmosphere for stories MUSIC AT FIELDCOTE 2019 SUMMER SERIES • B CONTEMPORARY • Hosts monthly exhibitions First & Second Place: Sept. 7, 1-4pm. • Gallery of a doomed coachman, shadows following the ment, historical displays, a food truck rally, ven- featuring established and emerging Guest Artists. The Music at Fieldcote Series runs every Sunday. dors and a variety of interactive experiences. Aug. features Teresa’s newest stained glass creations tour, security guards vs cults and Ancaster’s infa- Bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, the concert will Openings are held the second Friday of each as well as some of the best regional artists on a mous legend. July 27, at multiple times. • Ghost 5, 11am-4pm. Free admission. //La Salle Park, 50 month during Hamilton’s Art Crawl: 7pm-11pm. • be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 31 North Shore Blvd., Burl. two month rotating basis. • Open Weds-Sat Bus Tour of Hamilton. Travel in comfort on a lux- Sulphur Springs Rd. (Just down and across the bcontemporary.wordpress.com //226 James N. 11am-5pm, Sun-Tues by appointment. For info HAMILTON RIB & CRAFT BEER FEST • 289.389.3949 • ury coach. Stories of voodoo, insanity and a visit street). • July 14, 7-9pm: Patricia O’Callaghan, visit teresaseaton.ca, 905.510.5030. //652 Spring Featuring live music, adult games, cooking les- BOLD ARTISTE • Featuring the original artworks to what was the darkest town in Canadian history. David Braid. • July 21, 6:15-9pm: Mariacha Del Gardens Rd., Burl. sons, bubble soccer and facepainting. Free entry of Nancy Winlove-Smith. boldartiste.com //Bold With stops outside Auchmar Mansion, Century Fuego & Ari and the Alibis. • July 28, 6:15-9pm: TRUE NORTH GALLERY/THE MUSIC GALLERY • Manor, Battlefield House, Albion Falls and the lot and parking. Aug. 9, 4-11pm, Aug. 10, 11am- Artiste, 6 Bold St.••• Karen Thornton & Bill Mays. • Aug. 4, 6:15-9pm: On display and available for sale are over 100 one- where all this started. July 13, 6:30 & 8:30pm. • 11pm, Aug. 11, 11am-7pm. For info visit northern- CARNEGIE GALLERY • Main Gallery Exhibits: Victoria Zeng, Robi Botos & Alana Bridgewater. • of-a-kind original, and rare limited edition art by Downtown Hamilton Tour. Tour the streets of the heatribseries.ca. //Gage Park, 1000 Main St. E. Mita Giacomini: Other Words For Birds. Surface Aug. 11, 6:15-9pm: Neema Childrens Choir & both world famous, and not so famous musicians, core featuring main landmarks the Royal BURLINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE • weavings. Until July 28. • Chosen Paths: Dana Ensemble Vivant. • Aug. 18, 6:15-9pm: David Burlington Downtown Jazz Festival. Aug. 10-11, whose creativity is equally evident in their art as it Connaught, Right House, Hamilton Place, St. Cowie. Oil paintings. Until July 28. • TBA Leask, Poor Angus. • musicatfieldcote.com //64 4pm & 6pm. Join us outside on the BPAC plaza is in their music. Access to the gallery is by invita- Paul’s Church and the Gothic Pigott Building. The Artspace Exhibits: Works by local artists. Painting Sulphur Springs Rd., Ancaster for free jazz performances. Rain or shine. • For tion or appointment only. //Griffin House-Arts colourful women ghosts and a secret haunted the Town: Dundas in Plein Air. Paintings • For HAMILTON CONCERT BAND • Summer Concert. tickets and more info visit burlingtonpac.ca. Culture & Innovation Business Centre, 23 Griffin gem. The love of a caretaker defies death, proof tickets and info visit carnegiegallery.org //The theatres are just more haunted and our connec- July 15, 7pm. //Waterfront Stage-Pier 8, 47 //BPAC 440 Locust St. 905.681.2551 St., Waterdown• Discovery Dr. HAMILTON HARBOUR FISHING DERBY 2019 • Carnegie Gallery, 10 King W., Dundas, WORKERS ARTS & HERITAGE CENTRE • Events: tion to Jack the Ripper. July 19, Aug. 2, 16, @ 905.627.4265 8:30pm. • Details and reservations at 2019 TD NIAGARA JAZZ FESTIVAL• A cutting 1000 free fishing rods for children 12 and under. 3 Massive Disruption Reading Groups. Read as ghost- CENTRE3 FOR PRINT AND MEDIA ARTS • cen- walks.com edge celebration of all types of jazz, performed in age categories: Child 10 and under, Youth 11 to much or as little as you want, and feel free to tre3.com • Centre3 Gallery, 173 James St. N.• RAISE THE ROOF CONCERT SERIES • Dr. Disc intimate indoor and outdoor venues in the heart of 17, Adult 18 and over. Between 18 and 64 years of bring your questions. All readings are available on DUNDAS VALLEY SCHOOL OF ART • dvsa.ca and Hamilton Music Collective will be hosting Niagara’s stunning wine country. The TD Niagara age you require an Ontario Fishing License. our website, and also will be made available in the //DVSA, 21 Ogilvie, Dundas•• free, outdoor live musical performances to coin- Jazz Festival presents the finest Canadian and Trophies and prizes will not be given out at the modular library structure as part of the exhibition cide with the downtown Art Crawl, weather per- internationally-acclaimed jazz musicians by way event. Winners will be notified one week after the EARLS COURT GALLERY • Exhibits: An Online Archiving Unrest during regular public hours. All mitting. July 12 Line-up is 7pm: The Mackinaws of spectacular concerts, wine, craft beer, and derby. Fishing, environment and water safety Exhibition: Corry WM. Brigden (1912-1979) are welcome. Free. July 13, 2-4pm: Syrus Marcus .8pm: Silvertone Hills. 9pm: Gillian Nicola. 10pm: culinary packages, and free performances demonstrations. Draw prizes for children & youth Sketches & Drawings. Until July 31. • For more Ware. July 17, 7-9pm: Anthony Marco. • Exhibits: LT The Monk. Aug. 8 Line-ups TBA. Weather per- throughout Niagara-on-the-Lake and selected immediately following the event at the info visit earlscourtart.com //Earls Court Gallery Archiving Unrest. Michael DiRisio. Until Aug. 16. • mitting. For more info visit drdisc.ca //20 Wilson locations throughout Niagara. July 19-21, 26-28. Information Booth. • Aug. 10, 8am-12pm. Check 215 Ottawa N.• Permanent Galleries. Nine to Five: A History of St. (at James) For info and tickets visit niagarajazzfestival.com in Stations: Pier 8 – Hamiltonian Dock, HWT FACTORY MEDIA CENTRE • For more info or to Office Work. • Custom House History & The Hall WILD WATERWORKS • 70’s Music Day. Wear your SIDEWALK SOUNDS ON CONCESSION STREET • Centre – North Side, Bayfront Park Boat Launch, register visit factorymediacentre.ca or call of Hamilton Labour. • Punching the Clock: favourite decade band shirt and receive $3 off A family friendly event featuring free live music Pier 4 Park, LaSalle Park Boat Launch, Marine 905.577.9191. //228 James St. N. Working in Canadian Factories from the 1840s to admission at gate. July 12, 11am-8pm. • 80’s performances in 5 locations, local vendors and Police Basin. For more info visit hamiltonwater- THE GALLERY ON THE BAY • Summer In The the 1980s. • Gateway to the Workers City & Made Music Day. Wear your favourite decade band shirt great food. The 3rd Friday of every month, 6-9pm, front.com //Pier 8, 47 Discovery Drive City. Paintings, drawings, prints, and sculptures in Hamilton Industrial. • For more info, tickets, and receive $3 off admission at gate. July 19, May through September. Rain or shine. • July 19 HAMILTON GREEK FEST • Features live Greek by Gallery Artists. Until July 14. • Please note or to register for events visit wahc-museum.ca 11am-8pm. • 90’s Music Day. Wear your favourite Line-up: Riddim Riders Acoustic, Midnite music, authentic Greek food, all day entertain- gallery is undergoing renovations and annual //WAHC, 51 Stuart St. decade band shirt and receive $3 off admission at Hombres Mariachi Band, Boogie Infection, Jude ment, Greek dance performances, bubble soccer, inventory from July 15-Sept. 5 and will be open by YOU ME GALLERY • Peter Kirkland-paintings. gate. July 26, 11am-8pm. • Carnival Day. Enjoy all Johnson Jazz Band, Martin Wall. • Aug. 16 Line- kid’s zone, zumba and belly dancing. Aug. 16-18. appointment only during this time. • galleryon- July 12-Aug. 4. Opening Reception: July 12, 7- that Wild Waterworks has to offer plus some car- up: Brenda Brown Jazz Band, Loralee McGuirl, Aug. 16, 5-11pm. Aug. 17, noon-11pm. Aug. 18, thebay.com. 905.627.4265 //231 Bay N. 10pm. • Whirlygigs 2019 is coming. All submis- nival games. July 28, 11am-8pm. • 2000’s Music Rick Henderson, rest TBA. • Sept. 20 Line-up: noon-9pm. For more info visit hamiltongreek- HAMILTON ARTISTS INC. • Exhibits: Devil’s sions exhibited, whether they work or not. Day. Wear your favourite decade band shirt and TBA. • For more info visit concessionstreet.ca. fest.com //Inch Park (East 15th and Brucedale) Colony. Cole Swanson. Until Aug. 10. • Cadence. Delivery dates: Aug. 1-4 (rsvp if possible). receive $3 off admission at gate. Aug. 2, 11am- OTTAWA ST. BIA EVENTS • Customer HAMILTON LATINO FESTIVAL • A celebration of Joshua MacDonald and Maria Simmons. Until Exhibition dates: Aug. 9, Sept. 13-15. • Gallery 8pm. • Sports Day. Aug. 9, 11am-8pm. • Season Appreciation Day. Enjoy entertainment, activities, Latino/Hispanic culture. Aug. 17-18. //T.B. Aug. 10. • Domestic Brew: Craft Beer Garden. hours: Wed-Sun 12-5pm. youmegallery.com, Pass Appreciation Day. BBQ for the first 300 sea- and light refreshments. Face painting, communi- McQuesten Park, 1199 Upper Wentworth. Ongoing. • Events: Unstuck: Collaging to Awaken 905.523.7754. //330 James St. S.• son pass holders from 12:-2pm. First 300 season ty partner booths, bouncy castle, carnival & more. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM COLOUR FES- the Mind. Facilitated by Stylo Starr. A workshop pass holders will receive a hot dog, canned pop July 20, 10am-4pm. //Ottawa St. N. TIVAL • Celebrate unity, peace, happiness and series designed to motivate creation through the and a chance to enter for some great giveaways. STRANGEWAVES 5 “MOTHER NATURE” MUSIC joy! Features music, buskers, food, activities and simple act of sharing images, ideas, and stories. THEATRE| Aug. 10. • Western Day. Aug. 16, 11am-8pm. • For & ART FESTIVAL • This year's festival edition is vendors. Wear clothes that you don’t care about We will gather each class to work through cre- BURLINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE • more info visit wild-waterworks.com. //Van titled Mother Nature. The maternal, nurturing because you will be covered in powdered paint, ative, social, and emotional blocks through vari- Cats. Burlington Student Theatre. July 11, Wagners Beach Rd. aspects of Mother Nature are vital to and might get wet! Aug. 17, 11am-8pm. for more ous methods of collaging, initiated by open-forum 2:30pm. • Jesus Christ Superstar. Burlington Strangewaves, a festival that celebrates femme- info visit midsummersdream.ca conversation. July 17, 24, & 31, 7-9pm. Intended Student Theatre. July 25, 2:30pm. • Lights Up ARTPARK • Artpark Ampitheater Concerts: • July identifying and non-binary artists, as well as for adults (ages 16 and up). No prior experience is Productions: Key For Two, A Comedy. In this

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wickedly amusing play Harriet, a divorcee living in who ensured the preservation of the Gage family Springs Rd., Anc. ANCASTER FARMERS MARKET • Wednesdays night, 4:30-8pm, through Sept. 17. Lots of seating an elegant flat in Brighton, solves her financial home and the site of the Battle of Stoney Creek. GRIFFIN HOUSE • The Griffin House is recog- from 3-7pm through October 16. //37 Halson St. and free parking. //584 Garner Rd. W., Ancaster problems by entertaining two married gentlemen Enjoy free admission to the Museum. Light nized as an important Canadian Black History (behind St. John’s Anglican Church) THE LADY HAMILTON CLUB CITY OF HAMILTON callers on different days of the week. Aug. 8-10, refreshments will be served in the rear garden of site. Visit this preserved early 19th century home, ARTS AND CRAFTERNOONS • A crafty happy WALKING TOURS • The Lady Hamilton Club will 15-17, 8pm, Aug. 17-18, 2pm. • For more info visit Nash Jackson House at 2:00 pm. Aug. 18, 12- set on a hilltop overlooking the beautiful Dundas hour sponsored by Collective Arts. Great tunes. be conducting free walking tours on the second burlingtonpac.ca //BPAC 440 Locust St. 4pm. • Open Tuesday to Sunday, 12 noon to 4 pm. Valley. Explore the history of Enerals Griffin and Supplies on hand. Thursdays, 4-7pm. Free. //This Friday of each month beginning at 2:00 pm. All 905.681.2551 • battlefieldhouse.ca //Battlefield House Museum other early Black settlers, and enjoy a walk along Ain’t Hollywood, 345 James St. N. walks will commence from the Visitor Centre on CURTAIN CALL PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY • & Park, 77 King W., Stoney Creek, 905.662.8458| nearby trails. • Emancipation Day. Celebrate BINBROOK CRUISE NIGHTS • Classic cars, food, the first floor of the Lister Block, located at 28 Next To Normal. A rock style musical that shares CANADIAN WARPLANE HERITAGE MUSEUM • Emancipation Day and discover how Enerals door prizes and music. Every Thursday through James Street N. To register visit ladyhamilton- a powerful story about a rural family defying Virtual Reality Experience - BBC 1943 Berlin Blitz. Griffin and his family, among the first African- August 29, 5-8pm. Free admission. //South Brook club.com. MAKERS’ MARKET • Features juried vendors struggles and dealing with themes of mental ill- Until Aug. 31. • Cipher Decipher. An interactive American settlers in Ancaster, lived in the late Golf Course, 4349 Hwy 56 S., Binbrook exhibition exploring the past and present of com- 1830s on a farm in Upper Canada. Light refresh- BURLINGTON MANSION TOASTMASTERS • Gain including both new and returning local artists and ness. July 12-13, 19 @ 7:30pm, July 13-14 @ 2pm. artisans selling their own hand crafted work such Show is recommended for ages 13+. Purchase munications cryptology - what it is, how it works ments will be served. All ages. Free. Aug. 4, 1- confidence, leadership skills and learn the art of 4pm. //733 Mineral Springs Rd., Ancaster as original artworks, prints, stationary, upcycled tickets online at bruha.com or call 905.541.6803. and how it affects our lives. Until Sept. 29. • public speaking. Everyone is welcome and the Vintage Wheels & Wings. Bring your vintage vehi- HAMILTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM • Terrific first three visits are free. Every Wednesday, 7:30- goods, home décor, toys, pet accessories, bath & //Hamilton Theatre Inc., 140 MacNab St. N. body gifts, jewelry, and more. July 12, Aug. 9, 7- FIRSTONTARIO PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE • cle to be part of our show. Note-vehicle pre-reg- Tuesdays, 10am-3pm. July 9: Dance-a-thon. • 9:30pm. For more info visit mansiontoastmas- July 16: Acrylic Pour Painting. • July 23: Studio ters.com //Cumis Room, Paletta Mansion, 4250 10pm. //Christ Church Cathedral, 252 James St. Hilda’s Yard by Norm Foster. //Cairns Recital Hall. istration is required. July 28. • Open 9am-5pm N. Hilda and Sam Fluck are finally on their own after daily. For tickets and more more info visit war- Babette presents Where Are You Cinderella? • Lakeshore Rd. E., Burl.| July 30: Reptile Show. • Aug. 6: Sound Explorers CRAFTADIAN: MADE IN HAMILTON • MENTAL HEALTH RIGHTS COALITION • Need to their grown children Gary and Janey leave the plane.com //Canadian Warplane Heritage talk about mental health or addiction issues? Talk with David Gould. • Aug. 13: Drama. Events: Spotlighting a curated roster of 80 Hamilton-area nest. They’re looking forward to rekindling their Museum, 9280 Airport Road, Mount Hope to someone who has been there and has formal Nature Maker Space. Children are encouraged to romance in their “Golden Years” but their love DUNDAS MUSEUM & ARCHIVES • Exhibits: makers, homemade gourmet food, and lively training in Peer Support. 11am-4pm, Mon-Thurs, nest suddenly becomes a bit crowded with the Tavern Town: Dundas On Tap. Tavern Town will explore their own interests to create and build tunes by DJ Aerlie Wild. Aug. 17, 10am-5pm. noon-4pm Friday. • 905.545.2525, mental- unexpected return of the children and some very discuss the role which beer, brewing, and hospi- using natural materials. July 12, 10am-3pm. • //McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Rd. S. healthrights.ca //Suite 103-100 Main St E. exotic visitors. July 11, 14, 17-19, 21, 23-26, 31 @ tal played in the early development of our com- Teddy Bear Picnic. Bring your lunch and a blan- DINNER WITH A VIEW-FOOD TRUCKS ON THE MIDDAY MARAUDERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB • 2pm, July 11-13, 17, 19-20, 24, 26 @ 8pm. //Recital munity. Until Sept. 14. • Travels in Landscape by ket, enjoy light refreshments, teddy bear crafts, BROW • A gathering of local food trucks every Open to the public, new members welcome. Wednesday night from 5-8pm. Free parking. Hall. • Beside Myself (Musical) by Norm Foster & Jenny Angold. Until Aug. 10. • Cradled in the and cozy up at story time. July 17, 12-2pm. • Five Wednesdays, 12:05-1pm. For info visit toastmas- Steve Thomas. What would you do if you could hit //Sam Lawrence Park, 255 Concession St. Valley: The Stories of Dundas. Ongoing. • Events: Senses. There will be lots of crafts, activities and ters.org. //Philpott Memorial Church, 84 York Blvd. the re-set button on a stale marriage? Paula and FOOD BANK DONATIONS • An easy way to donate Dundas Historical Book Club. We meet the first games to tickle all of your five senses. July 27, MOOD MENDERS SUPPORT SERVICES • Offering Sam have finally decided to pack it in as a couple. Thursday of every month at the Dundas Museum 10am-3pm. • Wizardy Summer School. Aug. 1, non-perishable items to our local food banks. A coping skills and educational forums for individu- As they divvy up their household goods they won- and Archives from 6:30-8:00. Books are selected 10am-3pm. Visitors will learn all about Charms, 24/7 drop off box is located at 440 York Boulevard, als living with Depression or Bipolar Disorder, and der what would have happened if they’d never Potions, Divination and even how to take care of in front of Midas (corner of Locke and York) Half a their family members or support persons. met. Would their dreams and young ambitions by the members themselves, and range from ‘Magical Creatures’. Don’t forget to dress up as block east of the Mustard Seed co-op. Donations Featuring guest speakers, facilitated group dis- have come true? Aug. 1, 4, 7-9, 11, 14-15, 17 @ biographies, historical literature to historical fic- your favourite witch or wizard. • Open Tues-Sat., are delivered to the food banks at Good Shepherd, cussions, and literature on support venues. Find 2pm, Aug. 1-3, 7, 9-10, 14, 16-17 @ 8pm. //Recital tion and classics. New members welcome, simply 9:30am-3:30pm. For info visit Mission Services St. Matthew’s and Salvation hope and knowledge among peers on your journey Hall. • For tickets visit firstontariopac.com contact the museum for more info. Aug. 1: Yiddish www.hamilton.ca/museums //1072 Main St. E. Army, Suggested food items: Baby food, tinned to wellness. Free to attend. Second Tuesday of HAMILTON FRINGE FESTIVAL • An action- for Pirates by Gary Barwin. • Women and Beer Meat, Peanut butter, cereal, pasta, tomato sauce, each month 7-9pm @ St. Joseph’s Hospital, packed performance event that takes place over Talk. Come and hear about the roles women HAMILTON MILITARY MUSEUM • Originally Sir pet food. For more info call 905.527.0432 or email Charlton Campus, Juravinski Tower, 2nd Floor, 12 days each July in downtown Hamilton. With occupy today in the industry and culture and the Allan MacNab’s gatehouse, the museum features [email protected] Miller Theatre; third Tuesday of every month 2- more than 58 companies offering up musicals, integral ways women have developed to the rich many Canadian military history exhibits. • For info 4pm @ St. Peter’s HARRRP, 705 Main St. E., and dance, comedies, magic shows, dramas, and tavern heritage of the region. July 18, 7pm. • dun- visit hamilton.ca //610 York Blvd. HAMILTON CONSERVATION AUTHORITY the fourth Tuesday of each month 2-4pm @ First family entertainment in 400+ performances- dasmuseum.ca. //139 Park St. W., Dundas HAMILTON MUSEUM OF STEAM & TECHNOLOGY EVENTS • Round The Reservoir Family Race. Pilgrim United Church, 200 Main E. there truly is something for everyone. Free family DUNDURN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE • • The museum offers guided tours, various per- Compete with your family in this around the activities at the Kids Club in Gore Park. This year Experience a guided tour of this 40-room manent and changing exhibits and features spe- reservoir challenge filled with puzzles and clues NAR-ANON MEETING • Family support group. enjoy theatre for the whole family with three fea- Italianate-style villa built in the 1830’s on cial events for the whole family, including Live that must be completed to win. You decide which “Never alone-hope in Hamilton”. We carry the tured shows at Theatre Aquarius. • Visit the Burlington Heights; the former site of a fortified Steamer Days when you can catch a ride on route to take and what mode of transportation message of hope throughout the world to those Hamilton Fringe Club for 12 days of free fun and military encampment established by the British in miniature trains and witness the social and (run, hike, bike or boat) to get the best finishing affected with addiction of someone near to them. entertainment for the public. Opens 4pm Mon- 1813. • MacNab’s Kitchen. Led by costumed staff, mechanical life of Canada's early industrial revo- time!! Prizes for the top 3 families for the fastest All welcome. Mondays at 7pm, except holidays. Wed, noon Thurs-Sun. Closes 12am Sun-Thurs, visitors will explore over 40 rooms and discover lution during a guided tour of the museum. From times. Aug. 3, 9am-3pm. For more info email //HARRRP Community Centre-St. Peter’s, 705 2am Fri-Sat. Beer available for purchase. //Fringe the history of the MacNab family and the servants May through October. Next Live Steamer Days: [email protected]. //Valens Lake Main St. E. & St. Clair. St Clair entrance, lower Patio in Gore Park. • July 17-28. For tickets and who lived and worked below stairs to support July 28, Aug. 11, 25, Sept. 8, 11am-4pm. • Behind Conservation Area, 1691 Regional 97 Rd., level. schedule visit hamiltonfringe.ca. their affluent lifestyle. Assisted by Dundurn’s the Scenes Curator-led Tour. Discover this Cambridge. • For info visit conservationhamil- NEW VILLAGE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE ‘STEP MURDER MYSTERY THEATRE • Join us for a 4 Cook Demonstrators, guests will work together to National Historic Site from an entirely different ton.ca. INTO SUMMER’ OPEN HOUSE • Refreshments, course meal while enjoying our Murder Mystery make a traditional recipe in our historic kitchen. perspective. Roll up your sleeves, put on your hard HAMILTON NATURALISTS’ CLUB EVENTS • Cool Jim's ice Cream Truck, Draws, Guided Tours, Theatre. July 20. Doors open at 6:30pm, event For all ages. $35. Pre-registration required. July hat, and join us behind the scenes. Saturdays, Back to Nature Walks at the RBG. Back to Nature Grab Bags and Info Packages. Free event. July 17, starts at 7pm. • Call for reservations at 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 28, 10am-12pm. • Historic July 13, 20, 27 & August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10am- walks are run by RBG. They are free gentle and 1-5pm. //490 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek. 905.643.1244 //The Innsville Restaurant, 1143 Garden Tours. Enjoy informative stories and his- 12pm. All ages. $30. Pre-registration required. • informative walks lead by RBG volunteers. SERVE OUR CITY COMMUNITY DINNER • Every Hwy. 8, Stoney Creek toric gardening knowledge conveyed by costumed Exhibits: • Doing it Justice: The Steam Museum in Locations vary depending on what Sunday in the Wednesday night at 6pm. Free. //Crossfire month. From June to August, 10am. Contact garden staff. All ages. Tuesdays through Sundays, 3D. A free exhibit of Jennifer Kaye’s photography. Assembly, 458 King St. W. (between Pearl & [email protected] for info. Go to rbg.ca/hike or 2-3pm, through Sept. 1. • Weeding Wednesdays in Until Sept. 8. • Open Tues-Sun, noon-4pm. • For Locke) Dundurn’s Kitchen Garden. A free, drop-in pro- more information. • A Trail Called Home: Tree DANCE more info visit hamilton.ca/museums //900 STORIES IN THE STONES • Join us for a lively, gram in Dundurn’s Kitchen Garden. Participants walk series. This series is by Paul O'Hara, a local DUSK DANCES • Presented by HCA Dance Woodward Ave. 905.546.4797|| informative tour of selective grave sites in historic will work alongside Dundurn’s Gardeners in a field botanist, landscape designer and native Theatre. Hosted by Vincent LeBlanc-Beaudoin H.M.C.S. HAIDA NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE • For Hamilton Cemetery. No reservations necessary. variety of seasonal tasks, which range from har- plant gardening expert. July 13, 10-11:30am. We with free Lindy Hop classes with Hamilton info visit hmcshaida.com. //Pier 9, 658 Catharine Rain or shine. Hosted by Robin McKee. Saturdays vesting and washing produce, arranging flowers, will meet at the trailhead on Paddy Greene Road Hoppers. July 25-28. 6-6:45pm: Free Lindy Hop St. N. at 11am. • July 13: Art Crawl Tour-Part 2. • July weeding, pest control or pruning. All skill levels (about halfway between Jerseyville Road West st dance workshop begins. 7pm: Opening band IRELAND HOUSE • For info and tickets visit muse- 20: Hamilton 1 Tour. • July 27: Women’s Tour- are welcome. For ages 10 and up. Children and Powerline Road East). Free. All Welcome but Part 2 • Aug. 3: War of 1812 Tour. • Aug. 10: Art begins. 7:30pm: Dance performance begins. • umsofburlington.ca. //Ireland House Museum, registration required [email protected]. • Tour PWYC. $10 suggested minimum donation. For between 10-13 years of age require adult accom- 2168 Guelph Line Crawl Tour-Part 1. • Aug. 17: Firefighters Tour. • paniment. Free. July 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, the Vinemount Meadows Sanctuary. Bruce more info, visit hcadancetheatre.com or WESTFIELD HERITAGE VILLAGE • Ice Cream For more info visit hamiltonhistory.ca //Gatehouse 10-11:30am. • Dundurn at Dusk. Join costumed Mackenzie will lead a tour of this interesting prop- [across from Dundurn Castle], 777 York Blvd. duskdances.ca //Bayfront Park (Bay St N at Carnival. Enjoy Edwardian carnival foods, games, gardeners for a special evening garden tour fea- erty that is protected through a unique long-term TWISTED STITCHES FIBREARTS GATHERING • Harbourfront Drive) amusements and music. Hand cranked real ice turing the sights and scents of flowering plants lease agreement with Waterford Sand & Gravel. Weekly drop-in community stitching circle every FIN DE FIESTA FLAMENCO: SEMPITERNO • The cream making demonstrations and samples best enjoyed at night. After the tour guests will The open landscape provides good habitat for Thursday 5-10pm. Coffee, tea, snacks. Details and story of the magnetic pull of the flamenco art throughout the day. Aug. 4-5, 10am-4pm. • enjoy the view of the Bay in the rarely opened many species, including Meadowlark, Bobolink, calendar available on FB @twistedstitcheshamont form, a pull that has drawn Fin de Fiesta’s mem- Textiles Day. enjoy learning how different types of Cockpit building while sampling produce from the Short-eared Owl, and Monarchs. Parking is on the //Mud & Suds Craftwerks, 88 Ottawa St. N. bers away from the countries where they were textile fibres are produced and used. Watch the shoulder of 10th Road East, Stoney Creek, across garden and seasonal recipes from the Historic WEEKLY DROP-IN FOR PWUD • Keeping-Six, from Vinemount Quarry and at the Dofasco Trail. born, to Spain, the cradle of flamenco. Featuring Kitchen. Everyone will be invited to take a piece of labour-intensive process that transforms the Hamilton Harm Reduction Action League wel- July 17, 6:30pm. • For more info visit hamiltonna- Alejandro Mendia, Dennis Duffin, Lara Wong, Lia the garden home with them after hand-crafting a coarse flax plant into a material that can be used comes you Tuesdays from 3-5 for food, music, art, ture.org. Grainger, Hanser Gomez and Deborah “La floral bouquet or herb bundle. July 19, 26, 7-9pm. to make lovely linen fabric. Discover the interest- discussion, and planning on how to respond to the HAMILTON NO. 1 TOASTMASTERS • Build confi- Caramelita”. July 26, 8pm. $20. //The Pearl All ages. $30 per person. Pre-registration is ing process of spinning and dyeing wool and see ongoing Opioid and homelessness crisis. A non- dence, communication & leadership skills. Company, 16 Steven St. required. • Adults $11.50/Seniors, youth what the weaver has on the loom. Aug. 18, judgmental, peer-run space. [email protected] $9.50/Children $6/Infants Free/Family $30. For 12:30pm-4pm. • For more info and tickets visit Mondays 7-8:30pm. For info call 905.512.3516, contact [email protected], or visit on face- or keepingsix.org. //The AIDS Network, 140 King more info visit hamilton.ca. Open Tues-Sun, noon westfieldheritage.ca //Westfield Heritage Village, St. E, Suite 101. FILM to 4pm. //610 York Blvd. 905.546.2872 1049 Kirkwall Rd., Rockton book: @hamiltonno1 //Downtown YMCA, 79 James TRAILS IN MOTION FILM FESTIVAL • A collection ERLAND LEE MUSEUM • For info visit WHITEHERN HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDEN • St. S. Paddy Cline room. HAMILTON SPORTS CARD AND MEMORABILIA of the finest trail and ultra running films to pas- fwio.on.ca/erland. //552 Ridge Rd., Stoney Creek. Wednesdays at Whitehern. Bring your lunch and SHOW • Our vendors have a lot of great sports col- WORKSHOPS sionate audiences around the world. July 14, 3- FIELDCOTE MEMORIAL PARK & MUSEUM • enjoy the stunning historic garden setting while lectibles, such as sports cards, Tim Hortons cards, DUNDURN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE WORK- 6pm. For tickets visit raceroster.com //The Zoetic Exhibits: Stories From The Edge. A new exhibit listening to live music. July and August, noon - SHOPS • Plant Bake Hunt Eat. Includes a fun tour Theatre, 526 Concession St. 2pm. $1 for tea or lemonade. July 17: Michelle & framed pictures, jerseys, autographed items and showcasing stories and artifcats of Ancaster’s much more. $1 adults/kids free. July 14, 9am- of the incredible 2-acre historic kitchen garden, history. Until Dec. 24. • Events: • Music at Arnie. July 24: Doug Feaver. July 31: Mike & Jill planting historic seeds to take home and grow, a Daley. Aug. 7: Alfie Smith & Nicole Chastain. Aug. 1pm. //St. Gregory’s Church Hall, 125 Centennial Fieldcote. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and find Parkway N. scavenger hunt, and preparing a historic recipe in LITERARY a spot to be entertained. July 14, 7-9pm: Patricia 14: Mountain Road. //41 Jackson St. W., the kitchen. Conclude your visit with an outdoor HAMILTON YOUTH POETRY SLAMS • Every fourth HAMILTON TRILLIUM AWARDS • Do you know of O’Callaghan, David Braid. July 21, 6:15-9pm: 905.546.2018 tasting of your delicious treats. All ages. $55 for 1 Sunday of the month, 6-9pm. $5. All ages. For an award-winning garden? Front gardens and Mariacha Fuego & Ari and the Alibis. July 28, properties are judged from mid-June to mid-July adult and 1 child. $20 for each additional child. details visit facebook.com/hamiltonyouthpoets Pre-registration required. July 21, 10am- /Spice Factory, 121 Hughson St. 6:15-9pm: Karen Thornton & Bill Mays. Aug. 4, COMMUNITY each year based on design, use of plant material, 6:15-9pm: Victoria Zeng, Robi Botos & Alana condition and maintenance, and hard landscaping 12:30pm. • For more info and to register visit ALIENATED GRANDPARENTS ANONYMOUS hamilton.ca //610 York Blvd. 905.546.2872 Bridgewater. Aug. 11, 6:15-9pm: Neema SUPPORT GROUP • We meet on the 2nd and 4th environmental practices. To nominate a beautiful MUSEUMS Childrens Choir & Ensemble Vivant. Aug. 18, 6:15- Tuesday of every month year round. We often have garden today visit hamilton.ca/trilliumawards. BATTLEFIELD HOUSE MUSEUM & PARK • Sara 9pm: David Leask, Poor Angus. • For info visit guest speakers. Free. //422 North Shore Rd. E., HOLY FOOD TRUCKS • Eight local food trucks are viewmag.com Calder Day. Celebrate the birthday of the woman hamilton.ca. Open Tues-Sat, 1-5pm. //64 Sulphur Burl. parked at Bethesda United Church every Tuesday

VIEW JULY 11 — 17, 2019 15 [FILM] by ALBERT DESANTIS girlfriend MJ (Zendaya) is getting closer Tony’s glasses turn out to be an impor- the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies to Brad (Remy Hill). Making things tant plot point in the film as they control to have the credit scene stingers mostly even more complicated is super spy Nick Stark’s advanced tech. It’s a fun callback be superfluous fluff, mainly because peo- Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) says he needs to Peter’s mentor who was such a big part ple are probably heading for the exits. Spider-Man’s help with elemental mon- of Homecoming, and the way the film After the end title cards, the mid–credit sters tearing up the globe, and their only integrates the history of previous MCU stinger in Far From Home is not a cutesy hope is the new superhero Mysterio aka movies into the plot is fantastic as the random aside, it’s the legit real ending. Quentin Beck (Jake Gyllenhaal). Peter world the characters have inherited after Things end tonally a certain way before wants to finally spend time with his Avengers: Endgame gets deeper explo- the credits roll and then the mid–credits friends but spies, fire monsters, a power- ration. High school trip hijinks and stinger, featuring a fantastic cameo, com- ful gift left behind by Tony Stark, and Peter meeting Mysterio, Fury, and fight- pletely upends the entire movie. It is a the enigmatic intentions of Mysterio get ing giant elemental monsters take up the little weird that they decided to keep in the way. first half of the film which is decent such a critical, and downright fantastic, Teenage romantic drama gets a sur- although is a bit standard. Samuel L. piece of information for what is techni- prising amount of attention in Far From Jackson’s Fury gets to be the angry men- cally a bonus scene but it’s a great end- Home. Ned and Betty are nauseatingly tor character, a contrast to the nice rook- ing. Also, another after credit scene lovey dovey with Balaton and Rice a ie agent Fury was earlier this year in promise more craziness in the MCU to good source for yuks. Holland and Captain Marvel. Another MCU alum come. But that mid–credit stinger in Far Zendaya have good chemistry although returns, Jon Favreau’s Happy Hogan From Home may be the best one in the MJ seems less funny than she was in who gets in some funny awkwardness entire MCU, and that is saying some- Homecoming. There’s also Hill as the with Peter and his Aunt May (Marisa thing. SPIDER-MAN: other guy who is trying to get with MJ Tomei) and there’s some great physical Spider–Man: Far From Home is a but his whole plot seems a bit like filler. comedy with Happy attempting to decent entry in the MCU and the Frankly, they should have used the stan- throw a shield like Captain America Spider–Man series, although it isn’t FAR FROM HOME dard Peter Parker bully, Flash Thompson that fails spectacularly. quite up there with the trifecta of great (Tony Revolori). Still, Flash gets in a few Things get more interesting when Spider–Man movies like Spider–Man 2, SPIDER–MAN: Far From Home is techni- ly bonkers. great moments like when he steals Tony Mysterio’s full scheme is revealed as it Homecoming or Spider–Verse. This is a cally the 8th Spider–Man film (or 9th, After the events of the Avengers’ Stark’s glasses from Peter which causes allows Gyllenhaal to be more bombastic. light, funny movie that puts a nice bow give or take a Venom) and Far From final showdown with the Mad Titan Peter to accidentally slug him. Holland One of the best scenes is when Beck goes on this phase of Marvel movies. Home proves he is still a viable character. Thanos, the world is dealing with fallen has a frantic energy for the crazy situa- Full Mysterio as things get really trippy. Spider–Man will return and seeing him By film rights owner Sony lending the heroes and befuddled citizens. High tions Peter is put in, seeming like a kid Gyllenhaal’s Mysterio is a cool update of home with the Marvel universe makes character to Marvel Studios, it has school student Peter Parker (Tom underneath the suit scraping by and not the classic Spider–Man character who even somewhat slight stories like this allowed Spider–Man to be a part of the Holland), who also fought with the an untouchable superhero. While there has some uniquely different elements that much better. V Marvel Cinematic Universe which Avengers as Spider-Man, is going on a may not be a moment for Peter as amaz- how he does what he does but the spirt SPIDER-MAN: invigorates the world he lives in, espe- vacation with his fellow students to ing as him lifting the building in of the character is very true to the FAR FROM HOME ####$ cially since this is released after the mon- Europe. He hopes he can have fun with Homecoming, there is an awesome bit at source. Unfortunately, the second half of Director: Jon Watts umental Avengers: Endgame. Far From his buddy Ned (Jacob Balaton), but Ned the end here where Peter fully embraces the movie is so good it makes the first Starring: Tom Holland, Home has a breezy first half and saves it’s gets romantic with the student Betty his Spider–Man powers as he dodges half pale in comparison. Samuel L. Jackson and best stuff for the end as it goes engaging- (Angourie Rice) and Peter’s potential enemies with fluid grace. There’s the natural inclination for Jake Gyllenhaal

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Keep your expectations low and you'll be and Ronnie Peterson (Adam Driver) eventually fig- result, gives Thompson and Hemsworth scraps to wonder why his characters - who are, after all, CHILD’S PLAY ###$$ pleasantly surprised. (N.W.) ure out what's going on with the help of deputy work with. A plot about visiting body snatchers doctoral students examining European pagan fes- (Directed by Lars Klevberg, runs 90) Child's Play Mindy Morrison (Chloë Sevigny) and eerie Irish seeking out an intergalactic WMD simply lands as tivals - seem so incredibly slow to figure out is sort of fun, and certainly a lot better than it THE DEAD DON’T DIE funeral director Zelda Winston (Tilda Swinton, of the usual tentpole ho-hum, distracting from what's happening around them. Midsommar does could have been, being a reboot of the fondly ####$ course), but mostly the dead just wander around Hemsworth, Thompson and Kumail Nanjiani's its best to lull the audience into a state of woozy remembered, supremely ridiculous franchise (Directed by Jim Jarmusch, runs 103) Late The creeping up on the likes of Steve Buscemi, Danny attempts at finding a fun groove. The latter is a displacement, telling its story in long, visually about a Cabbage Patch Kid knock-off possessed Dead Don't Die will have a hell of a cult following Glover, Selena Gomez, Larry Fessenden, Caleb scene-stealer, doing voice work as Pawny, a complex shots that distract us with strange things by the spirit of a serial killer. Tyler Burton Smith's in five years' time, but right now many people are Landry Jones, RZA and Tom Waits. It's not satis- thumb-sized samurai-style critter. (R.S.) happening in the distance or in the corners of the script smartly abandons the soul-swapping thing gonna hate it. Their loss, because this is exactly fying as horror, and only sporadically works as a frame, and Pugh is a tremendous screen pres- - the malevolent Chucky (voiced by Mark Hamill) what you'd imagine a Jim Jarmusch zombie comedy, but I can't say I didn't enjoy the experi- MIDSOMMAR ###$$ ence as Dani, a young woman recovering from a is now a cloud-connected AI with all of its behav- movie starring Bill Murray and Adam Driver would ence of sitting through it, wondering what the hell (Directed by Ari Aster, runs 145) Midsommar is crushing tragedy who's also slowly realizing her ioural restrictions removed - and makes young be: weird, drenched in irony, sometimes explo- was going to happen next. (N.W.) two movies, really: the one you should care about boyfriend (Reynor) is a lesser man than she'd Andy (Gabriel Bateman) a lonely tween rather sively funny and never even coming close to being is an exquisite dissection of toxic masculinity and hoped he'd be. That storyline is far more com- than a kindergartener, thus a plausible patsy for scary, even as characters are having their flesh MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL American entitlement, with Florence Pugh and pelling and moving than the other one, to the Chucky's antics. Director Klevberg doesn't try to eaten on camera. It's a dozy riff on George A. ##$$$ Jack Reynor playing out the steps of a disinte- point where I found myself wishing Aster had got- make the doll scary, settling into a loose, knowing Romero's Night Of The Living Dead with a dash of (Directed by F. Gary Gray, runs 115) Men in grating relationship in excruciating emotional ten rid of the sacrificial rituals and mutilated bod- tone that acknowledges how ridiculous this whole Ed Wood's Plan 9 From Outer Space or whatever Black: International drowns Chris Hemsworth and detail. The problem is that they play out said ies and just focused on the emotional stakes. But series is (and how creepy this iteration of Chucky other no-budget ghoulapalooza Jarmusch caught Tessa Thompson in intergalactic noise. The two steps against the backdrop of a ponderously slow if you want all that other stuff, Midsommar has it looks, even when trying to be adorable) while still on TV late one night in the 70s, but with an all- actors, with their comic charisma and cosmically folk-horror exercise. Much like Aster's previous by the bucketful. 140 min. Some subtitles. going for full-on bloody murder every now and star cast that's just happy to spend a few days good looks, worked magic together in Thor: movie, the art-house smash Hereditary, (N.W.) then. As a riff on that Simpsons episode with the goofing around in a genre picture with zero Ragnarok. Nothing MIB International does can Midsommar starts with an atmosphere of ambigu- killer Krusty doll, it's pretty satisfying. Casting stakes. There's barely a plot: after "polar fracking" convince me they shouldn't headline more ous, oppressive dread but loses much of its mojo SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME Aubrey Plaza as Andy's mom and Brian Tyree knocks the Earth off its axis, the citizens of sleepy movies, even if it almost completely wastes their once it reveals its true intentions; Hereditary took ####$ Henry as a suspicious detective gives a comic Centerville, USA, must fend for themselves talents. F. Gary Gray's MIB, written by Art Marcum about an hour to get to that point, but this movie (Directed by Jon Watts, runs 129) Spider-Man: against a growing army of the walking dead. and Matt Holloway, prioritizes clumsy plot beats spells everything out much earlier, leaving us to CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 VIEW JULY 11 — 17, 2019 17 CONTINUED FROM PAGE17 with the uncanny aspects of the series' Far From Home shakes off the snap premise: Forky's death wish opens up a dust of Avengers: Endgame and gets whole crate of questions about the back to being lighthearted fun, follow- inner lives of these characters, and CLASSIFIED ADS [email protected] ing the resurrected Peter Parker (Tom Woody's new situation offers a chance FLORISTS [ EARTH TALK ] Holland) and his classmates on a field to explore his own inner life, and exact- Dear EarthTalk: I suffer the number of acne lesions and trip to Europe that turns into a stealth ly what his pathological dedication to Classified ads from occasional acne but am their severity. 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(He hits the high point in self on the path to megastardom by — most contain either benzoyl And smearing a little milk of a hallucinatory Berlin battle that feels singing their songs. Richard Curtis's peroxide or salicylic acid — can magnesia on your face at bed- like vintage Steve Ditko illustrations screenplay occasionally feels like a irritate the skin, eyes and lungs time can help prevent break- come to life.) Making Tony Stark this deleted scene from his 2013 time-trav- and are also linked to more seri- outs to begin with. Spidey's Uncle Ben figure was a gam- el comedy About Time repurposed as ous health problems. The U.S. Healthline’s Kayla Mc- ble that pays off really well: Peter's boomer bait, but Boyle finds the com- Food & Drug Administration Donnell suggests dabbing zits always in search of a mentor, and hav- pelling thought experiment rolling (FDA) warns that the use of with apple cider vinegar or ing just lost one it makes emotional around inside it: what might it be like these over–the–counter topi- witch hazel or applying a sense that he'd be drawn to to hear these songs for the first time? cals “can cause rare but serious honey/cinnamon mask. Her Gyllenhaal's charming Mysterio act. The musically savvy filmmaker lets us and potentially life–threatening other tips for pimple remedia- Anyone familiar with the comics will re-experience the music through Patel's allergic reactions or severe irri- tion include regular exfoliation, know where this is going, but how it stripped-down performances, while tation.” taking a zinc and/or fish oil sup- gets there is pretty clever, knitting also having a little fun with the other Most of the top–selling plement, eating a low glycemic Spidey further into the ongoing Marvel ways in which the world has changed. MEDIA MEDIA brands incorporate benzoyl per- load diet, cutting back on dairy, project while giving Gyllenhaal room to This being a Richard Curtis script, oxide or salicylic acid in their reducing stress and exercising play. And the mid-credits stinger made there's also a love story between Jack acne treatments, but the only regularly. my audience hoot with glee. Stick and the childhood friend (Lily James) way to know for sure what’s If your acne is more severe, around for that. (N.W.) he leaves behind when his career takes inside any given product is to it might be worth consulting a off, but that plot proves secondary to consult its label. Even better, do dermatologist who can recom- TOY STORY 4 ####$ another idea Curtis and Boyle are work- some research online before you mend prescription–strength (Directed by Josh Cooley, runs 100) Toy ing towards - a moment of beautiful, buy. The Environmental treatments that can work with Story 4 finds Pixar's flagship franchise impossible grace that answers the Working Group’s free online your body chemistry to limit the pondering its purpose after almost a question we didn't even know Yesterday Skin Deep database lists ingre- production of sebum in the first quarter-century: are these movies for had been asking. (N.W.) dients — and more important, place. 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This one stars Jessie Melaleuca plant, seems to be a 501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. To um, kill himself. And when a road trip Buckley (Beast, Chernobyl) as Rose- This space can be yours favorite. Studies have shown it donate, visit www.earthtalk.org. with Bonnie and her family leads to Lynn, a young single mother in Glasgow for only $36.00 + hst! to be equally as effective as ben- Send questions to: Forky throwing himself out of a moving determined to be a country star at any zoyl peroxide in reducing both [email protected]. RV and Woody going out in pursuit - not cost, even if that means alienating her unlike the escapade Woody had with family and friends. It's a little better Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) in the first than some of its ilk, thanks to Buckley's film - the pair find themselves on a new commitment to playing her character adventure, meeting strange new friends as not just complicated but actively (a chatty doll voiced by Christina unlikeable at times, which puts an Hendricks, a pair of stuffed animals intriguing spin on the audience's rela- voiced by Keegan-Michael Key and tionship to her character as the movie Jordan Peele and a Quebecois Evel goes through its paces. Veteran TV Knievel knockoff voiced, of course, by writer Nicole Taylor finds a credible way Keanu Reeves) and reuniting with to rehash the usual conflicts and stakes Woody's beloved Bo Peep (Annie as Rose-Lynn chases her dream, and Potts). First-time feature director Sophie Okonedo and Julie Walters pro- Cooley handles the mixture of character vide nice support in key roles, but you gags and devastating emotional epipha- can feel the formula in every scene. nies more gracefully than Lee Unkrich (N.W.) did in Toy Story 3, and really engages

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