GREATER HAMILTON’S INDEPENDENT VOICE DECEMBER 5 — 11, 2019 VOL. 25 NO. 46
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FILM: KNIVES OUT • THEATRE: THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME • PERSPECTIVE: BLOOMBERG IS RUNNING • FREE WILL ASTROLOGY 2 DECEMBER 5 — 11, 2019 VIEW VIEW DECEMBER 5 — 11, 2019 3 THEATRE 07 NO PLACE LIKE HOME
INSIDE THIS ISSUE DECEMBER 5 — 11, 2019 08 COVER BURLY CALLING: THE BARTOPS FORUM FOOD 05 PERSPECTIVE Bloomberg is 10 Dining Guide Running 06 CATCH Being Confused MOVIES 18 REAL ESTATE Listings Are Down 16 REVIEW Knives Out 19 FREE WILL ASTROLOGY 17 Movie Reviews THEATRE MUSIC 06 REVIEW Hairspray 08 Hamilton Music Notes 07 REVIEW Glengarry Glen Ross 11 Live Music Listing 07 PREVIEW There’s No Place Like ETC. Home 18 General Classifieds 19 Adult Classifieds
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4 DECEMBER 5 — 11, 2019 VIEW [PERSPECTIVE] by MICHAEL TERRY dates to support. He could get people clean water. Instead, he’s doing this. That BLOOMBERG might be the most telling thing of all. The mere act of running this campaign ought to disqualify him from winning it. IS RUNNING One wonders where the Democratic establishment rests on this, but you can be sure it will tragically give better praise to his candidacy than the likes of Bernie Sanders. Sanders, you see, is not even really a Democrat! He had the audacity to exist as an independent Senator, and now he dares to try to foist the Democratic nomination away from the party itself! Yet, who amongst the power brokers in the DNC will take to the air- waves to lambast Bloomberg for only re–registered as a Democrat last year, after leaving the party in 2001? AS THE TIRESOME American election ego that he has decided to do this. A For now, candidate Bloomberg has cycle wearily plods towards the first pri- deliriously warped view of the political no chance of appearing in any maries, with disdain for billionaires and process is the only thing that could make Democratic debates. That’s because he the dramatic wealth inequality largely this human think he deserves to get in does not have the minimum number of defining the campaign so far, billionaire the race at this point, and that anyone at donors required, and has decided he Mike Bloomberg apparently said to him- all actually needed him to. The over- doesn’t need to bother with donors self: “You know what they want? A bil- whelming majority of Democratic voters because he’s so rich. He’ll try to sell this lionaire!” In recent weeks, this unfairly have declared they were satisfied with off as selflessness and he’ll sadly get away wealthy human has ‘tested the waters’, the candidates already on offer, and hell, with it. But, in reality, a donor require- coyly signing up to appear on we already had a billionaire in the race! ment is a must, precisely because this is a Democratic primary ballots, while allow- The show of force is so obviously unde- vote to be won, not a contest to be pur- ing the media ecosystem that he has a mocratic. What is the power of this chased on the airwaves. There’s already massive amount of control over write money? This show of force? Well, the lat- talk of the party changing the rules to glowing pieces about how much value est polls have Bloomberg around five per- make room for the 14th richest person Bloomberg would add to the conversa- cent. He’s already ahead of the likes of on earth, because well, he’s the 14th rich- tion. Now, Bloomberg is in for ‘real’, Kamala Harris, who dropped out of the est person on earth. Not that Bloomberg eschewing the early primaries, because, race on Tuesday, partly in reaction to the actually cares. Here’s what he has to say well, he can do whatever the hell he introduction of Bloomberg to the cam- about it, “It is up to the DNC. They can wants. He’s a billionaire, after all! He paign. Andrew Yang, who has emerged set the rules,” Bloomberg told reporters pushed a tiny, infinitesimal fraction of his as an outsider candidate with a large in Virginia on Monday. “If they set the fortune into the ring, and it translated online following, trails a man who just rules where I qualify, I would certainly into the largest ad buy in primary history, sort of showed up and was like, hey I real- debate. If they set the rules where I don’t to the tune of $34 million. For perspec- ly don’t want Elizabeth Warren or Bernie qualify, then I won’t.” A brutishly tive, Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders to be the nominee, so I’ll just anti–democratic sentiment that is of Sanders has the largest donor base of the throw this totally insignificant percent- course being spun as some sort of philan- prospective nominees, with over one age of my fortune at the problem, and at thropic act. This is a man who thinks he million, raised $25.3 million in the the very least I’ll cause some annoyance. can win a primary contest without actu- third–quarter. Read those numbers back, Bloomberg, like all billionaires, could ally facing any of his opponents. He’ll be and you’ll get an idea of the scale and do so much with the money they’ve able to remain unchallenged, flooding scope of Bloomberg’s power, and the undeservedly raked out of the popula- the television sets around the nation, and plainly unfair nature in which a man like tion, labour base, and resources of this playing pretend that he’s a real candi- this can get involved. world. Hell, if he wanted to, he could date, maybe for long enough that he will It is a true testament to Bloomberg’s find dozens of Senate and House candi- force the party to consider him so. V
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[CATCH] by DON MCLEAN
YOU MAY BE forgiven if you are confused about the added it to the other stuff already on the table current public consultations on whether or not to along with another set of display boards. pave over more farmland. There are at least four BEING CONFUSED IS EXPECTED The remaining “consultations” run Monday separate sources of possible confusion. December 9 at the former Dundas town hall from At the first level, you may not know what the 2–4 pm and 6–8 pm; and Wednesday December acronyms mean. There are so many that planning 11 at St. Naum of Ohrid Macedonian Orthodox staff included an appendix of the short forms Church, 1150 Stone Church Rd E. Earlier sessions when they explained this consultation plan to have taken place at Battlefield House in Stoney councillors in late October. They listed 15 of them Creek and the Braley Centre in downtown — from MCR and GRIDS2 to LNA, PPS, RI, Hamilton. DGA and P2G. But none of the sessions offers any actual And once you convert these to actual words, opportunities for public discussion. There are no you may still be confused as to what they might power point or verbal presentations, and no pub- mean. MCR, GRIDS2 and DGA are particularly lic forums where ideas might be heard or key ones in this process. They respectively stand exchanged. You’re just invited to drop in, look at for Municipal Comprehensive Review, Growth many display boards, and maybe leave your com- Related Integrated Development Strategy Update ments. At an earlier MCR–GRIDS2 session you (from GRIDS1), and Designated Greenfield Area. got a write–in ballot on the weighty question of But even with the acronyms spelled out, you may whether you prefer houses to be built with garages be forgiven if you don’t understand what they at the front or at the back. At these ones there are actually mean. Try comprehending “municipal also some broad questions you can use tokens to comprehensive review” for example. Would you “vote” on. even dream that it refers to a provincially required To add to the confusion, planning staff got not) from industrial zoning to something else. That’s even more participation than the study that municipalities must do if they want to permission from council less than a week before You can get up to speed on this added piece by October council meeting which was designated as expand their urban area to accommodate forecast the consultations began to add an entirely new reviewing the 159 page report that details the a “workshop” so no citizen delegations were per- population growth (in locations such as Elfrida element to the “consultation” process. So part of city’s “employment land review”. This might be mitted. where it is proposed to put 80,000 new residents)? what you can now comment about is how you feel connected to where Hamilton’s population And just in case there were still some dedicat- That study requirement is set out in the PPS about whether more than 40 separate properties growth could be located or it might not, but since ed folks out there who really want to have a say on (Provincial Policy Statement), in case you want scattered across the city should be converted (or the planners have to “consult” on this, they have how the city should grow and whether or not that to know. Some of that growth could occur by RI means less farmland, more condo towers, or some- (residential intensification) or on the DGA (des- thing in between (not currently offered as an ignated greenfield area) which refers to vacant CATCH: CITIZENS AT CITY HALLStories are summarized from option), there is one more option they might try: lands already in the urban area but not yet built CATCH News, a service of Phone: 905-546-2424 ext. 4168 or email: grids2- Citizens at City Hall available from [email protected]. More information can be found at www.hamiltoncatch.org upon. [email protected]. V [THEATRE] by GREGORY CRUIKSHANK
Photo by: ble, is instead the softest and most sub- involved, their arms flailing, legs kick- BankoMedia dued of the bunch — to the betterment ing, sometimes spinning around each of the show as a whole. Patrick Brown’s other, yet no one ever gets in anyone Edna is quieter, more grounded than the else’s way, and each still allows for every rest, her speech much more precise, her actor’s unique physicality to be incorpo- mannerisms more introverted, which rated. (One of the many reasons makes her own assorted moments of Repeta’s Penny is a scene-stealer? When expression — her various sarcastic barbs, she dances, she’s always just slightly out her fearful embarrassment at the possi- of sync and it’s glorious.) bility of mockery, her lovingly honest The dances aren’t the only visual rapport with husband Wilbur (an amus- treat either. The ever–fluid set and ingly hammy Larry Mannell), her mater- vibrantly varied costumes, courtesy of nally protective threats — resonate all Patrick Clark and the Maine State the more powerfully. The character fears Music Theatre, are a veritable smorgas- being mocked, but Brown’s performance bord of colour and glitter and sequins, invites only empathy and love. enhanced by the gorgeous lighting of All of this isn’t even touching on Gail Ksionzyk. Yet even the loudest and their renderings of the songs, which most outrageous of outfits never looks demonstrates an astonishingly wide garish or unbecoming — everyone in vocal range on all parts. The girls growl the cast looks their best in whatever they with gusto, the boys hit their brief falset- wear, down to Edna’s simplest floral toes flawlessly, and every moment of dress. HAIRSPRAY complex vocal harmony is near All of these words still fail to do jus- pitch–perfect. Accompanied by the tice to the absolute perfection that is ample but not overpowering support of Aquarius’ Hairspray. Like its heroine, it’s “PERFECTION” IS A word one always hes- starts singing, Saphire Demitro is imme- their character to the most extreme edge the band, led by music director Reza an absolute delight from start to finish. itates to use when writing in a critical diately endearing as the play’s heroine, of their assigned type, and yet rather Jacobs, fan–favourites like “Mama, I’m a The dancers may tire (though they show context, even when one has used it her singing voice powerful and expres- than rendering them into cartoonish Big Girl Now” and “Welcome to the no signs of it), but audiences won’t. A before to describe a particular element of sive, her smiles infectious and sincere. caricatures, this decision reveals the ‘60s” sound superb. And then there’s “I theatrical experience not to be missed a production — a casting choice, or a We share in every moment of Tracy’s characters more fully as realized human Know Where I’ve Been”, the quietly under any circumstances.”V design choice — if not of the production fangirlish elation at meeting heartthrob beings. Everyone is stellar, from powerful anthem performed by Keisha T as a whole. Yet no other word seems Link Larkin (a boyishly goofy Aaron Monique Lund’s delightfully serpentine Fraser’s magnificent Motormouth HAIRSPRAY appropriately suited to describe Theatre Hastelow), in her confusion at the Edna Von Tussle, to Jeremy Maybelle, an absolute showstopper that Written by: Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Aquarius’ current presentation of meanness of some of her teenage idols, Carver–James’ magnetically charming practically dares the audience to breathe Meehan (book), Marc Shaiman Hairspray, the beloved musical adapta- in her loneliness yet hopeful optimism as and amazingly athletic Seaweed, to Jade (music/lyrics) and Scott Wittman (lyrics) before it’s finished. Directed by: Mary Francis Moore tion of John Waters’ 1988 cult hit film. she waits in a prison cell. Demitro plays Repeta as Tracy’s adorably awkward yet In addition to great singers, the Everything about it, across the board, is it big and broad, but not outlandishly so: hilarious and scene-stealing best friend Playing at: Theatre Aquarius (Dofasco ensemble are also versatile and energetic Centre for the Performing Arts, 190 King absolute theatrical perfection. every moment is 100% sincere, and Penny. dancers, with each elaborate dance William St, Hamilton) Where to even begin? Perhaps with every interaction with her castmates Interestingly, Tracy’s mother Edna, number making full use of the stage and Showtimes: Tuesdays through Sundays the first character we see, young Tracy rings with pure emotional honesty. the drag role made famous by the leg- until December 24 @ 7:30pm (1pm mati- set, and each one a work of clockwork nees on Saturday and Sunday) Turnblad waking from a long night’s rest In truth, the same applies to the endary Harvey Fierstein, the one role precision care of choreographer Robin to bid “Good Morning, Baltimore.” whole cast. Under Mary Francis Moore’s that could easily be played in the broad- Box Office: 905-529-7529, or online at the- Calvert. Nearly every cast member gets atreaquarius.org From the instant she opens her eyes and stellar direction, each performer plays est and most extravagant manner possi-
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ORIGINALLY DEBUTING IN London’s manager. Aravena explains: “The think- Cottlesloe Theatre in 1983 before mov- ing with this production is, in a world of ing to Broadway a year later (where it men, what happens when, at the heart of would be twice revived in subsequent it all, the person calling the shots is a decades), David Mamet’s Pulitzer woman. How does it change the world Prizewinning play Glengarry Glen Ross in which these men operate.” now finds its way to Hamilton’s own Aravena even adds one potential answer Pearl Company, where it will run for the right off, given that the character in first two weekends of December. question is already disrespected by the The play, based on Mamet’s own other men in the office: “The sexism and experiences working in a real estate humour comes out even more.” office, follows four Chicago real estate “I hope audiences will go away talk- agents looking to sell undesirable proper- ing, debating, and arguing about the ty by any and all means necessary. show,” Nash tells me, reinforcing with “It’s about people who, driven by the his answer Nortesur’s artistic intent. necessities of life, are prepared to ditch “Who was the real ‘villain’, who had a their morals and their ethics,” explains good excuse for what they did, how do director David Nash, “not only towards people reconcile their consciences for the people that they persuade to buy doing things for which other people GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Photo by: dodgy land in Florida, but towards their Ian McConachie would despise themselves?” bosses and colleagues.” Still, even with the hopes of inspir- Nash, a veteran director of over a person to finish, with their words Performance of Orson Welles — are more (Hamilton Fringe 2012), Ariel ing critical thought, Nash has the same dozen plays with the Oakville Players, well–regulated and spoken with preci- than up to it. Dorfman’s Death and the Maiden hopes for his show as many theatre plus two previous Pearl Company pre- sion. The characters speak in half–sen- “I am very fortunate in having such (Hamilton Fringe 2013), and John artists do: sentations (Death and The Maiden, and A tences, interrupting themselves and oth- a talented cast of actors with whom I Logan’s Red at the Pearl, the latter two of “I hope they enjoy it — after all, it Number) also makes note of the play’s ers, rapid–fire words and utterances, the have been able to work collaboratively, which were remounted twice. won many awards, including the somewhat notorious language as part of sort of ill–considered utterances that get my favourite method of directing.” “The mandate of Nortesur is to per- Pulitzer, so Mamet must have gotten its appeal, giving it a “real life feel”. politicians into trouble.” Though the Pearl Company — form thought–provoking plays that stim- something right — I hope we have “The language is coarse, the way In spite of these challenges posed, which Nash loves for its “small, intimate ulate the mind and ask its audience to too.”V many people speak when courtesy is at Nash is confident that his actors — space” — is hosting and co–producing, think,” says Mischa Aravena, the com- home with its boots off. It’s also written which includes, among others, Rod the play is being presented by Nortesur pany’s producer who also serves in GLENGARRY in the way that people really do talk, not McTaggart and Joel Pettigrew, both Artistic Productions, a Hamilton–based Glengarry’s cast. “To do shows that chal- recently seen at the Hamilton Fringe in company with several productions to its lenge and aren’t necessarily for every- GLEN ROSS as if they were taking part in a moderat- Written by: David Mamet ed debate, politely waiting for the other Pettigrew’s Mercury Man: The Last name, including Harold Pinter’s Betrayal one.” Directed by: David Nash This mandate extends into the cast- Playing at: The Pearl Company ing of Glengarry Glen Ross, as the Showtimes: December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 @ [THEATRE] by ALLISON M. JONES notably all–male cast of characters 8pm; December 7, 14 @ 2pm includes one female actor, Kayla Box Office: 905-524-0606, or THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME Gambrill, taking on the role of the office online at thepearlcompany.ca HAMILTON THEATRE MAKER Vicktoria Adam has always Hailing from Bonnyville, Alberta, Vicktoria Adam was been drawn to stories ‘about people trying to find their educated at the University of Alberta and Randolph place in the world.’ Fittingly then, she terms her upcoming College for the Performing Arts. She’s an actor as well as a production, There’s No Place Like Home, “a heart–warming playwright, with credits at the Next Stage Festival and night of stories and songs about my Wizard of Oz inspired Edmonton Fringe, and with companies like journey to find my way home.” In fact, the show will run on Make.Art.Theatre and No Strings Theatre. Having written two consecutive Tuesday evenings, December 10th and a number of short plays and radio plays, she helped found 17th at The Staircase Theatre. the Actor's Forge, a professional training group in “Growing up I was really connected to The Wizard of Hamilton. Oz, Annie, E.T., and Anne of Green Gables,” Adam “Looking back, the only thing I wish I knew before pur- explains. “All are about individuals looking for love and suing a life as a professional theatre creator was to start cre- connection.” It’s a theme she plumbs as a more recent trans- ating my own work earlier,” Vicktoria shares. “It took me a plant to Hamilton, in a cabaret style show directed by part- long time to take the risk to begin writing for myself ner Luke Brown and produced by Flat Earth Global, which because I was afraid of creating bad theatre, or shows that also produced Adam’s 2018 Hamilton Fringe offering, no one would like.” Princess Penelope’s End of the World Magical Musical Super “At some point I heard someone say ‘write what you Happy Fun Time Show. want to see on stage, and you’ll find other people will want Vicktoria started writing There’s No Place Like Home the to see it, too.’ That completely changed things for me.” same year, as a participant in The Junction playwrights’ pro- And it’s a perspective on theatre making that bodes well for gram at Theatre Aquarius. “I hadn’t been living in There’s No Place Like Home, opening next week. Hamilton very long, a year and a half, and Hamilton had- “If this wasn’t my show, it would be the kind of show I n’t yet felt like home,” she explains. “I moved around a lot would want to see as an audience member: funny, honest, in my life, both growing up and as an adult, and wanted to heart–warming and fun, with lots of great songs to sing understand why some places feel like home and others along to.” don’t.” “I think this show will resonate for anyone who appre- The show’s timing and content certainly suit the season, ciates musical theatre, and has ever felt misplaced, or miss- as first Thanksgiving and then Christmas bombard us with ing home,” Adam says. emotionally heavy expectations about family, home, and Once the curtain falls on There’s No Place Like Home, belonging. It’s the candlelit season of joy and love, but also next up for Vicktoria Adam is a production of Ordinary of the wistful refrain, ‘I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in Days, produced by Hamilton Theatre Project, running from my dreams.’ the end of January into February 2020. V Speaking of which, although it began as a more straight- forward storytelling piece, the material in There’s No Place THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME Like Home kept nudging Adam toward song. “My training is December 10 & 17, 8 PM in musical theatre, and I’m often pulled toward the musical Staircase Cafe Theatre genre,” she says. Going with the flow felt best, with 27 Dundurn St. North, Hamilton Vicktoria tethering her new show to both the musical inspi- Bright Room; Tickets $20 ration of The Wizard of Oz and the cabaret framework. Dec.10th: https://www.bruha.com/event/5062 Dec.17th: https://www.bruha.com/event/5063
VIEW DECEMBER 5 — 11, 2019 7 [HAMILTON MUSIC NOTES] by RIC TAYLOR SONNY DEL-RIO this is a downtown Burlington tradition show and it’s really what the local music “I should have copyrighted coining help them out,” adds Del–Rio. “Music where everyone comes together and gets community is in a nutshell.” the phrase, ‘The Hammer’ as I see it has been such a joy to my life and such a a chance to hang out and listen to each Palfest V3 happens Friday December 6 everywhere I go now,” says Del–Rio as his gift, I’m really glad to support that effort. other bands.” at the Queen’s Head Pub with Dakota lone regret. “While on a road trip with Even after all of these years, the Hails does double duty playing with Mill, Oh Geronimo, Big Lonely, Dog King Biscuit Boy, Kelly Jay and Paul Christmas season and this party remains The Killin’ Time Band as well as the Cops, Fonfur, Matt Lasswell, Thick Panchezak sometime in the spring of very special to me. I’ll have my red run- quirky if not obscene Golden Beaver but Picnic and Billy Ranger but for full 1984, during that tour, I coined the ning shoes on ready for lots of singing everyone has had a hand in organizing details on all of the individual shows phrase ‘The Hammer’. I remember saying and dancing. We hope everyone comes these sixty performances but no one as click on Burlycalling.com. It’s the season- “if you’re more than 50 miles outside of out for a joyfull night of great rocking much as Jesse Bye. al get together for a bunch of friends that The Hammer, your camping out, Jack!” I music in The Hammer!” “I was more of a slug seven or eight have grown up in the local music com- wish I was getting some royalites from years ago and helped out more in the last munity but everyone can partake in the that but it’s enough to know that I coined The Nineteenth Annual Hamilton four or five years,” says Bye. “We re- celebration. it.” Hometown Christmas with Sonny focused this year to focus more on the “I can’t take credit for all the work this With a myriad of stories to tell and Del-Rio happens this Sunday southern Ontario talent we have so that year but I put my time in the beginning even more songs to sing, Del–Rio December 8 at the Leander Boat the networking and talents were more — I love both Brad and Jesse and we (vocals, sax, percussion) alongside his Club featuring Sonny Del-Rio and locally based.” don’t get to see each other a lot during Five Star Revue, featuring Catherine the Five Star Revue, Powerhouse / “It was harder to develop local bands the year and that’s what this event is Goodrick (vocals, percussion), Robin Chicago Transit, Tommy Gunn, Robin as bigger booking agents got involved in about — these guys and all of my other Houston (vocals, drums, percussion), Benedict and Steve Elmo Murphy, the area,” says Rispin. “We were booking homies — it’s about getting together Dan Thomas (vocals, guitar) and Jason Big Johnny Blue, Jude Johnson and something bigger and then be forced to with a whole group of friends at this time Colavecchia (vocals, bass) have a new friends, Tom Adkins, John Atlee deal with bands rather than focusing on of year — that’s my favourite part of DVD in store called “An Evening with Band, and more. Doors open at 6:30 more local bands. Having the bigger Burly Calling,” says Rispin. Sonny Del–Rio Celebrating His Sixty pm and $20 gets you in with pro- bands were great but it wasn’t helping the “It’s rare that I get to spend a weekend Years of Rocking and Rolling On”. ceeds going to An Instrument For BURLY CALLING more and up and coming bands we have in town and check in with friends, watch “I'm pretty excited about it as we’ve Every Child. Click on in this area so it made sense to make it some bands and have some drinks — so been working on it for a while but it’s sonnydelrio.com (UN)LUCKY 13 more of a focus on the greater Hamilton, this is a good reason to throw a party,” going to be ready for the Christmas A GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL of independent St. Catharines and Toronto area.” says Hails. “It’s good to support each show,” says Del–Rio. “It’s a two disc set MULETIDE rockers has turned into an annual season- Every year, an element of nostalgia is other, the bands, the venues and all of with a seventeen song full show and five al instituition in the city of Burlington Steve “Deeps” De Piante heads up a included in the more sentimental side of the fans in downtown Burlington and bonus tracks as well as an in–depth inter- new seasonal celebration with a focus on and this year, there will be nearly sixty Burly Calling and this year a special great to have this event to make it hap- view with Kevin Barber and me chatting artists playing this year’s Thirteenth building a musical community and rais- showcase for the perhaps not forgotten pen. It’s always better ever year.” about my sixty years of rock and roll. The ing funds for an organization that helps Annual Burly Calling Festival at the Turn It Ups happens. “It’s always the best time and my show is just so great and I’ve enjoyed Dickens, Queen’s Head, Wendel Clark’s musicians' mental health. “The Turn It Ups’ original drummer favourite party of the year,” says Rispin. playing with these great musicians. “I just wanted to play a show at the and Oddspot in Burlington. was Paul Koehler of Silverstein,” says “Good memories are made every year They’re so tight when we play and I just One time Saint Alvia and current Mule Spinner and I’ve been working Bye. “The other guys work as tour man- and we hope everyone comes out for wanted to capture the moment when we closely with Glen Marshall and Bob Rules vocalist Ben Rispin, the Killin’ agers in the states or advertising in Burly Calling.” play live because I don’t know how long Time Band’s Brad Hails and Jesse Bye Lanois at the space,” recalls Deeps on the Toronto but they were one of my this will go on. I can’t say enough about origins of Muletide. “We thought it'd be continue the tradition about supporting favourite local bands and when one of Burly Calling (Un)Lucky 13 happens the quality that Dave Beatty and Paul the local community and local talent. a great idea to get a bunch of people the guys asked if we’d be interested in this Thursday December 5 through Vermaat at QED Media offered for this together from around town and film and Rispin talks of it like a Burlington style them getting back together, i said, Saturday December 7. Click on project and it’s turned out really great. It’s punk rock roving raging Christmas party. record it. It’d be a great reason for a show ‘absolutely’. There’s already been a huge burlycalling.com for all the bands more of a legacy piece to document the and it’d give some great musicians some “It’s actually pretty remarkable we’ve response for that show alone.” and shows. band.” kept this thing going for this long and I new content for the New Year so why A show dubbed, a group of your Burly Fans can pick up the new DVD but not have a big party? don’t know how Jesse keeps it up to be Calling favorites featuring the return of the real legacy of Sonny Del–Rio is the honest,” quips Rispin who works with NINETEENTH ANNUAL “We thought the name was a funny the #turnitups happens Saturday warmth, charity and music he’s shared turn of phrase and maybe something we Puff Digital, the Into the Weeds podcast December 7 at the Queen’s Head includ- HAMILTON HOMETOWN with so many over so many years. The and recently added to his resume the role could do annually,” adds Deeps. “I think ing the Penske File, Darenots, The Turn CHRISTMAS WITH annual Christmas show is simply a we might slip in some Christmas songs of VP of A&R for Walk Off The Earth’s It Ups, Gnarly Horse, The Bartops, Holy reminder of that legacy and a great rock- Golden Carrot label. “I’ve been busy SONNY DEL-RIO here and there but I don’t think it’ll be Smokes and Ever Elsewhere. Doors at With his seventy–sixth birthday cele- ing time to kick off the holiday season for the full focus and more of an event that’s with so many more things especially in 8:30 pm and $15 cover. Another big so many people. the last year that it’s great that Brad and brations just wrapped up in the last week just something fun to do and maybe raise show is the Shut the Punk up Showcase or so, Sonny Del–Rio shows little signs of “We’ve got a great show this year for funds for different charities. This year, Jesse have helped develop into the real with The Creepshow, Anti–Queens, the Hamilton Hometown Christmas guys who put this whole show together. slowing down — especially around this Ace Piva has been doing a lot of good The Ruddy Ruckus, Youth on Drugs, time of year. With production also with Robin Benedict and Steven Elmo work with the Over the Bridge organiza- Jake Reimer formerly of Voltang has Dead Broke, Frank Dux, Okayswimmer Murphy opening it up,” says Del–Rio. two new solo songs available for stream- wrapped up on his Five Star Revue band’s tion and obviously over the holidays the happens Friday December 6 at the new DVD, Sonny Del–Rio and company “And then we have as usual Jude mental health issues are a concern and ing including “Everything Sucks” as well Dickens and $20 tickets are available at Johnson, who has been on every one of as a Nillson cover of “Coconut” but he celebrate nearly two decades of celebrat- that organization just does great things the door. With each show having it’s own ing a Hamilton Hometown Christmas my shows, I believe, and she always for musicians and raising awareness for gets two featured performances at this cover, it’d be wise to show up early as brings on our special guest Santa Clause. year’s festival. Something Different at with an opportunity for fans to grab a mental health issue we encounter so we most events sell out. cool stocking stuffer. Then the Five Star Revue will do about hope to raise a little bit of money for Burly Calling is a family friendly show “The Dickens is always a favourite an hour show with Tom Adkins, Big with no cover hosted by Jake Reimer on “I was in the hospital around 1992 in them.” venue and to throw two big bands like Vancouver Island when I had a serious Johnny Blue and my son, Tommy Gunn, As a recording studio and venue in the Saturday December 7 at the Oddspot the Creepshow and the Anti–queens in as special guests. Then we have (480 Brant St) with Royal Tea, Lazy heart attack and I kind of made a deal Cotton Factory, the Mule Spinner has there for that intimate experience and to with the Lord where I said, ‘I’d be satis- Powerhouse for the headlining act. been quietly adding to their list of public Slang, Billy and the Crystals. And the see those bands in a smaller venue is real- They’re a great band that plays all over Burly Calling annual Toy Drive kick off fied if I could see the turn of the century’ concert events featuring the likes of ly special,” says Bye. “Every show has it’s and rather than 2000, here we are almost the country, all over the world but they Colin Linden, King Dice, Espanola and with Todd Knight and Lo–fi, The Killin own cover charge but it’s a pub crawl feel don’t play Hamilton all that often so Time Band, Jake Reimer, The Classy 2020 so it’s all a bonus,” recalls Del–Rio. Laura Cole recently. With Deeps and and we encourage everyone to check out “The party was a little quieter this year we’re quite thrilled to have them as part Ginger St. James co–hosting Muletide, Wrecks, Nice Things, and Silvertone as many shows as they can but you might of the show. Finally John Atlee closing Hills happens Thursday December 5 at for my birthday but every day is a blessing the event celebrates a wide range of have to pick and choose what you really and then this Christmas show — it’s the show so we’re going to have a fun musical talents. Joe Dog’s Gasbar Grill — $10 or $5 with want to see. Friday at the Queen’s Head night of music. a new unwrapped toy gets you in. For the been nineteen years. Where does the “For this event, I decided to invite has a show we’ve done in the past and it’s time fly? When I started this, I never “And this year we’re helping out an some Hamilton friends and some friends participants, Burly Calling is an impor- one of the best. It’s Palfest, basically a important charity — Astrid Hepner with tant showcase of music but also a great’ would have thought we’d be doing it I’ve met along the way this year,” says group of kids in the community for the nineteen years later but I hope I can the Music Collective group and An Deeps. “My friend James Gray from excuse to get together as well. last five or six years like Big Lonely, Oh instrument For Every Child are really “Ben and I used this as a way to hang make it to the twentieth. I’m blessed Mariposa, another buddy, Bryce Clifford Geronimo and Dakota Mill — they’re all with good health. I don’t look so good on doing a great job and I think the govern- is the brother of the guy that owns out and started working more and more friends with each other and they’re all in ment keeps cutting back on music pro- on this together,” says Brad Hails. “While paper but I still sing and dance, jump and Clifford Brewery and he spends his time different bands with each other and it’s play with the music so I guess I’m doing grams and the arts don’t get as much con- between Hamilton and Austin, Texas. everyone does their own stuff all year, like one big family Christmas at that sideration any more so we’re happy to good. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 8 DECEMBER 5 — 11, 2019 VIEW [HAMILTON MUSIC NOTES] by RIC TAYLOR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 some older and newer songs. We’re emu- it so we’ve still got some left for people to He’s got a nice sound and I thought I’d MILES FROM lating a lot of the sounds from the record get. But what’s interesting is we sold out get him in front of some Hamilton peo- NOWHERE and it’s just feel good music for a good of the first run of Fun Comes Fast so the ple I know. Other than that, we’ve got show. I’ve love playing with everyone second pressing is going to be hot pink some friends that I respect as musicians that I’ve been able to work with over the vinyl and if there are collectors out there, and possibly players that need to collabo- years but I definitely want this to be my that’s something new that we’ll have at rate as I see a jam for the end of the night. arrival as a songwriter and as an artist the show. We’ve changed the poster and Lance Cole is a poet that released a fairy myself. I think this record is a great start the gate fold, tweaked the booklet, add tale book, Monarchs By The Sea a story but we’re going to keep moving forward some publishing information and more. based in Hamilton. He’s also a member of playing shows and growing the Miles We’ll have some at the show as well and the Cotton Factory and I thought it’d be From Nowhere project.” the hot pink looks so great — it’s really great to bring some different artists in to our colour. People that don’t even have collaborate. Miles From Nowhere plays this turntables are buying the vinyl and we’re “It’ll be more of a variety show with Thursday December 5 at This Ain't making sure they’ve got some great stuff lots of collaborations and quick Hollywood with Granny Smith and to look at as well.” changeovers since there are a lot of solo Merival. Doors open at 9 pm and $10 With talk about the possible future re- and duo acts,” adds Deeps. “The music gets you in. Click on milesfrom- releasing of the live Endless Party album will start right at eight and we’ll probably nowhere.bandcamp.com and the Sonic Unyon released Teenage go to midnight. Cory Mercer is originally Head with Marky Ramone on vinyl for the from Brantford but lives in Hamilton TEENAGE HEAD first time, Teenage Head have a myriad of now and plays alongside Brennagh Burns Branagh might be more novel for local bands and as a session performer for other The last three years have proven a projects in the works — including what who is a featured act at the show and music fans, he’s been a musician around musicians has kept his journey alive but renaissance for Hamilton’s Teenage would be their first new collection of she’ll do a thirty minute set whereas some town and beyond for over a decade grow- this week, the musician steps into the Head. While the passing of lead singer songs in two decades. of the people will do two or three tunes. ing up in the local scene and developing spotlight with his own original music and Frankie Venom (Kerr) eleven years ago “If it’s between a re–release and a new Alfie Smith is someone who has been his chops as a serious talent. This week, a new EP of songs of what he refers to as could have meant the end, with the album, I’ll definitely hope for a new collaborating with us in the past and Evans–Branagh’s project, Miles From indie soul music. injection of long time friends and collab- album but we’re working on a lot of Ginger St. James has been helping us Nowhere, releases their debut collection “Soul is such a wide umbrella of music orators Dave “Rave” DesRoches and things and they happen in their own doing some promotion for this and she's of songs. that I really love,” says Evans–Branagh. Gene Champagne on vocals and drums time,” says Mahon. “We are working in going to be getting up there and doing Surrounded by music his entire life, “Sly Stone, Cat Stevens and Stevie respectively joining bassist Steve Mahon Gene’s studio, running the ProTools and some stuff with us too as well as co–host- Evans–Branagh got his start as an eleven Wonder — it just feels so good, all of that and guitarist Gord Lewis have proven working on new songs for a new album as ing the event with me. With Chris year old thanks to his musician father music. I’m also influenced by some of the the band has legs still. In fact, we’ve doc- well. It’s too soon to say when it will Altmann playing with me and Snowheel Terry Branagh, guitarist for the 905 newer artists like Michael Kiwanuka and umented three vinyl releases in these last come out but it won’t take us long once Slim playing with Ginger, we figured we Band. His talents as a boy developed as their production that has more soulful few years including the double Fast we get into the studio.” could get Robin and Carrie in so that the he grew and Evans–Branagh developed elements. I still wanted to have a soulful Comes Fast greatest hits package, the self- While new music, movies and vinyl New Rebel Westerners could play as into a session musician before he was able element and groove based music with titled debut re–issue and most recently are the major talk — the live gigs are well.” to drink in bars. But he decided to make more modern sounding production tech- the Tornado expanded re–release that Teenage Head’s bread and butter. Fans Whether you’re looking for a reason to music his life, always looking to learn niques and melodies, tying it all together. came just in time for the band to cele- will want to mark their calendar for get out or looking to learn more about more about the music he loves and it’s It’s paying respect to the past but moving brate at Tim Horton’s Field to ten thou- Teenage Head’s feature on the Q107 area artists or a new venue, Deeps that quest that has fueled his passion. forward in my own way and making it sand plus fans during a half time perform- Derringer Christmas Breakfast Thursday believes that Muletide has something for “I was lucky having my dad as a musi- work.” ance. December 19 but locally, this weekend, everyone to enjoy and in particular the cian because that first time I played was Produced by Jason Bhattacharya and With a film crew following them for Teenage Head continues a three year tra- event space itself. at his jam at the American House in mixed by Aaron Hutchinson at Fort the last three years, the new Picture My dition of a weekend of concerts to kick “This is going to be a good group of Waterdown — it’s funny, I still play with Rose Studio, Miles from Nowhere is Face documentary is ever closer to com- off the season. musicians in a great venue with great some of those guys like Nell Nickafor and Evans–Branagh’s own version of R&B pletion but film projects aside, getting “John Derringer’s one of the coolest sound, lighting and atmosphere,” says Sonny Bernardi — I’m really lucky that I and soul with pop featuring Bhattacharya personal with the fans is always impor- guys in Toronto and I think we’re on at 8 Deeps. “This is actually going to be a cel- got that early a start,” says (drums, percussion, vocals, guitars), tant for Teenage Head. What’s become in the morning but we’re getting hotel ebration of the Mule Spinner itself as Evans–Branagh. “Growing up my dad Hutchinson (trumpet), Graeme Moffatt somewhat of a holiday tradition, the rooms and having a party in the morning well. It’s such a nice venue and at a time was into the musical side and my mom (bass), Connor Bennett (saxophone) band gets up close and personal with a to raise some money for charity,” says when venues are closing, it’s a pretty cool was really into the lyrics so it’s awesome and even dad Terry Branagh (guitar). It’s couple hundred fans over two nights in Mahon. “We’ve done that stuff in the destination spot where you can catch a to have taken a bit from both of them a solid group of songs performed confi- December and that gives a chance for past so it’s cool that they’ve invited us for show with high quality sound and talent. and take both elements from them. dently and leaving you feeling good or at non football fans to celebrate the latest that event on Q107 and it’s nice to be With the ability to multi–track and film Musically, first I loved the Beatles when I least that’s Evans–Branagh’s intent. re–issue and die hard collectors to check asked. the shows, we’re also capturing some of was six years old. and From there I got “I’ve been working with Jason since out a second pressing of Fun Comes Fast. “We always like to play and make these cool moments that the musicians into Motown when I was twelve years we met at Mohawk over the last four or “They’ve actually got a 92 minute first more of an event out of it,” adds Mahon. can put them back out. We’re promoting old and I got into funk like Sly Stone and five years,” says Evans–Branagh. “We draft of the documentary edited together “It all really started three years ago when the venue and giving all of the musicians it’s all grown from there. wrote the whole thing together and it’s that they’re just going to tweak to make we did a gig with Dave Rave and it just some more content to keep them in the “I knew I was always going to play great that we’re finally able to release this it perfect,” says Mahon. “You’re talking felt so good. He’s out there jumping public eye. A lot of artists may not have music — I was playing gigs at twelve but record because we’ve worked on this for a about a forty–five year career but I think around like he’s twenty–five years old still been seen by Hamiltonians so we're hop- I wasn’t sure what I was going to go to long time to make it sound great. It’s feel the band he’s focusing on is with Dave and he makes it look so easy when it’s ing to get that changed and we're expect- school for but I went to Mohawk for jazz good music and I hope that’s how people and Gene playing in the band with us not. We’ve had so much fun with him ing a great event.” piano and that definitely helped my play- feel listening to it.We open up the songs and that’s the band he filmed. Obviously, and the crowd responds to that. We’re ing ability, stepping it up to another a lot live and see where they can go when not comfortable playing some of the new Muletide happens Saturday there will be a history lesson but all of the level,” adds Evans–Branagh. “I was you don’t give yourself a three minute live shows he’s filmed have been with songs as of yet but we’re working the December 7 at the Mule Spinner already playing gigs so I thought I was in parameter for recording so we explore kinks out of them and we’ll be adding with Ginger St. James, Deeps, Alfie Gene and Dave and luckily all of the great shape but there is so much knowl- them a little more. You get the essence of shows have been so good. It’s hard to those soon. This weekend, we’re playing Smith, Cory Mercer, New Rebel edge that you’d never heard about musi- the song but you get the live experience, a cozy little club and it’s so fun down at Westerners, Brennagh Burns, Bryce believe it’s been three years we’ve had cally — it helped me get better. I learned which is what music is about. them in the band. This Ain’t Hollywood with a couple Clifford, James Gray, Lance Darren so much as a side guy and back up, it “We’re excited about getting it out hundred of our closest friends and we’re Cole, DJ Aerlie Wild and more. Doors “Sports teams are so superstitious so it allowed me to back up with a lot of dif- there and having a live show for this was great that the Ti–Cats won that hoping everyone can make it.” V open at 7pm and it's a $20 or pay- ferent musicians. I’ve been very busy release,” adds Evans–Branagh. “Granny what-you-can ticket with proceeds game but it was great to be a part of the since I graduated and still playing with Smith is Jason’s band and he’s going to Labour Day Classic and the show was Teenage Head plays this Friday going to Over The Bridge. Click on people like Spencer MacKenzie and EJ have a record coming out soon and we’ve December 6 with the Discarded and overthebridge.org incredible to play,” adds Mahon. “But Smith from Toronto as well as a lot of got Merival, a great singer and songwriter that was just the introduction to our lat- Saturday December 7 with Candy people from Mohawk with their own from Toronto coming to help us out for est release and we want to make sure that Hangover at This Ain't Hollywood. MILES EVANS- projects, like myself. It’s busy and good this show, too. But for Miles From everyone has a chance to celebrate this Doors open at 9pm and tickets if BRANAGH'S MILES and continuous learning, which is awe- Nowhere — it’s a show of tight grooves, great lime green and yellow split available can be purchased at FROM NOWHERE some.” a lot of focus on the pocket for drums and coloured vinyl release. It’s got the demo bruha.com or at the door for $27. Now twenty–four years old, bass, two guitars and we’re going to play tracks and a remix and all the goodies in Click on facebook.com/teenagehead While the name Miles Evans– Evans–Branagh’s work in high school all the songs off the new record as well as
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EMAIL YOUR FREE LISTINGS TO [email protected] DEADLINE: Monday at 4pm WEEKLYALTHE CASTOR TROYSI[9:30BPM] I DUNAS VERDES|OPEN JAM W/STEVE COLLETT (9PM) National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, END ZONE DARLINGTON UNDERGROUND Ukraine: THE NUTCRACKER FIRTH’S PAT HEWITT 5 WEST|DDARLINGTON UNDERGROUND [9:30PM] perform on GATOR TED’S|FREEDOM TRAIN December 6 and 7, LOU DAWG’S SOUND PARADE [10PM] MAX’S SARAH MILLS at the MILL ST. & 5 HOUSE BAND [9PM] Burlington MILLS HARDWARE PATIOHAWK, SILVERTONE HILLS, Performing THE BANDICOOTS [8PM] Arts Centre POWERHOUSE CRANK [10PM] PUB FICTION RAMBLING BAND burlingtonpac.ca SLYE FOX THE UNRULY GENTLEMEN [8:30PM] THIS AIN’T HOLLYWOOD TEENAGE HEAD, THE DISCARDED [9PM] UPTOWN SOCIAL HOUSE DUELING PIANOS [9PM] VICARS VICE JAMIE PETRIE [5:30PM] YE OLDE SQUIRE-FENNELL ROB CUTTING JAZZ | BLUES | CLASSICAL BARBARA CAFFE|KELLY AND HEATHER DEL FIACCO [6PM] MASQUE NICK & TOSHI [9PM] MATTSON & CO. ALFIE SMITH [7PM] PEPPERWOOD BISTRO JOSEPH PERLINGIERI [9PM] DJ | ELECTRONIC | HIP HOP CASBAH-MAIN HALL DJ DMURK!, DJ MARK [10PM] CLUB 54|DJ KEITH SHAOLIN UNDERGROUND DJ BIGTRBL [10PM] SOUS BAS DJ CHOCOLATE, FRIENDLYNESS SATURDAY 7TH ROCK | FOLK | COUNTRY ABSINTHE|BANNERS, THE MAN WHO [8PM] AUGUSTA HOUSE BLISS [10PM] BRASSIE ZACHARY ERICKSON [9PM] BUDDY’S BLAKE HALLADAY [8:30PM] CARRIGAN ARMS|CHERYL LESCOM [2:30PM] CULANTRO’S|FERNANDO MEJIA (7:30PM) MCKINNEY & GUESTS [7PM] CAT ‘N’ FIDDLE CHRIS WHEELER [9:30PM] THURSDAY 5TH DOOR’S CAKE FACE, KING PARK, LONDON STONE, THE SOUTHCOTE 53 THE ENDING TO THIS STORY [5:30PM] FRIDAY 6TH CORKTOWN NAPOLEON, SMALLROOMS, RAT PARADE, DO-GOODERS [8PM] THIS AIN’T HOLLYWOOD MILESFROMNOWHERE., A WEEKEND AT ROMONA’S, JOSHUA PACUA [8PM] ROCK | FOLK | COUNTRY LAZY FLAMINGO VINNIE & VAUGHN MERIVAL, GRANNY SMITH [8PM] ROCK | FOLK | COUNTRY DOOR’S ROLODEX DARKO, TRAUMA LANES, ARMY & NAVY CLUB SILVER & GOLD AUGUSTA HOUSE|MONKLEY CASCADE [10PM] LOU DAWG’S CHRIS CHAMBERS GROUP [8:30PM] PROSPECTS, GLOOMY [8PM] BLACK SWAN ACOUSTIC JAM NIGHT [7:30PM] BLACK BULL TOMI SWICK, JOEL GUENTHER [6PM] MASQUE BRYAN GUSHUE [9PM] END ZONE NEON RAIN CARRIGAN ARMS|JAM NIGHT [7:30PM] JAZZ | BLUES | CLASSICAL BLACK SWAN DESCENDANTS OF DUNN [9PM] MAX’S CHRIS AYRIES 5 WEST|UPROAR [9:30PM] CAT ‘N’ FIDDLE BONNIE & THE MIDNIGHT DREAMERS GEORGE HAMILTON|OPEN JAM W/TIM NINEHOUSE BUDDY’S JOHN ATLEE [8:30PM] PHEASANT PLUCKER ERIC MILLS [10PM] GATOR TED’S|THE MCFLYS [9:30PM] AND MR. JAY [9PM] CARRIGAN ARMS|ACOUSTIC DUO [5PM] POWERHOUSE TYLER WILSON [5:30PM] GERMANIA CLUB|GEORGE OLLIVER [8PM] COACH & LANTERN|OPEN MIC (9PM) CAT ‘N’ FIDDLE BONNIE & THE MIDNIGHT PLUECKER’S DEREK PALANGO [5:30PM] HONEST LAWYERS-KING DAN DYER [9PM] CORKTOWN DIRTY RICK, BOXCAR BEN, TORI DJ | ELECTRONIC | HIP HOP DREAMERS [9:30PM] REBEL’S ROCK IRISH SESSION W/ANN GORMAN HONEST LAWYERS-FENNELL TENDFOLD [9PM] SUTHERLAND [7PM] AUGUSTA HOUSE|DJ ROB HAMILTON [10PM] CORKTOWN EAST COAST KITCHEN PARTY [6:30PM],
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INNSVILLE THIS TIME AROUND [8PM] MCKINNEY & GUESTS [7PM] MOSAIC TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS [7:30PM] 7:30pm. //Partridge Hall. • For tickets visit MAX’S SARAH MILLS MONDAY 9TH SOUTHCOTE 53 MYKUL [5:30PM] NOBODY’S PERFECT KARAOKE W/MIKE, WEDNESDAYS FirstOntarioPAC.ca //FOPAC, St. Catharines MILL ST. & 5 20 FINGERS [9PM] ROCK | FOLK | COUNTRY [7PM], SATURDAYS [8PM], SUNDAYS [6PM] HENDRY’S COMEDY NIGHT • Last Monday of MILLS HARDWARE FAMILY OF THINGS, ERIC CAT ‘N’ FIDDLE NEW REBEL WESTERNERS [9:30PM] ODDS TRIVIA SUNDAYS [3PM] each month, 8pm. Hosted by Ryan Sim. Free. *No JAZZ | BLUES | CLASSICAL show in December. //661 Barton St. E. BRANDON, LEVI FROM VACAY [8PM] INNSVILLE REPEATLES [6PM] GEORGE HAMILTON|OPEN JAM W/TIM NINEHOUSE PLUCKER’S TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS [8PM] IMPROV COMEDY IN FRENCH • Come practice MULE SPINNER GINGER ST. JAMES & THE DEEPS, LAZY FLAMINGO KRISTIN NICHOLLS AND MR. JAY [9PM] PRIME TIME KARAOKE THURSDAYS [8PM] BRENNAGH BURNS BAND, ALFIE SMITH, NEW REBEL PUB FICTION TRIVIA MONDAYS HOSTED BY “RUBY PUB your theatrical skills with Adriana Alfano. All lev- els of French are welcome. Dec. 11, 7pm. $10. //56 WESTERNERS, CORY MERCER, BRYCE CLIFFORD, DJ TRIVIA” [8PM] DJ | ELECTRONIC | HIP HOP Mulberry AERLIE WILD, JAMES GRAY, LANCE DARREN COLE TUESDAY 10TH R.H.L.I. KARAOKE THURSDAYS W/HARRY. [7:30PM] AUGUSTA HOUSE|DJ ROB HAMILTON [10PM] JEFF DUNHAM-SERIOUSLY!? • Dec. 29, 7pm. • [8PM] RUMAK KARAOKE SATURDAYS [9:30PM] ROCK | FOLK | COUNTRY CASBAH-MAIN HALL PILLS N THRILLS DJS [8PM] For tickets visit ticketmaster.ca //FirstOntario POWERHOUSE PARTY OF 4 [10PM] ALE HOUSE OPEN STAGE W/BOOM BABIEZ [8PM] ST. LOUIS BAR AND GRILL KARAOKE SATURDAYS Centre PUB FICTION EAST COAST KITCHEN PARTY [1PM], CAT ‘N’ FIDDLE THE TREBLECASTERS [9:30PM] W/DONNY OSBORNE [10PM]] LAUGH AT THE JUDGE • Best of 2019 Standup UGLY DOG CORKTOWN IRISH JAM [8:30PM] KARAOKE SLYE FOX TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS [7:30PM], KARAOKE comedy show. Hosted by Kristian Reimer, w/ REBEL’S ROCK MARC TRUDEAU [8PM] CULANTRO’S OPEN MIC W/DAN CIAVARELLA [7PM] THURSDAYS [8:30PM] Manolis Zontanos, Bob Kerr, Krista McNaughton, SLYE FOX QUELL THE SWELL [3PM], REFLECTIONS TAPS KARAOKE FRIDAYS [9PM], KARAOKE SUNDAYS DICKEN’S|OPEN MIC W/JIMMY DEE, CHUCK COLES & TRIVIA Ryan Sim, Brenda Lenni, and more. Dec. 8, [8:30PM] [6PM] (9PM) BARTON TOUCHDOWN PUB KARAOKE FRIDAYS 9:30pm. //25 Augusta St. THIS AIN’T HOLLYWOOD TEENAGE HEAD, CANDY TRACIE’S PLACE KARAOKE EVERY NIGHT [5PM-2AM], FIRTH’S PAUL MALLARD [7PM] W/HELENA QUINN [9:30PM] LEVITY COMEDY CLUB & LOUNGE • Dec. 5: HANGOVER [9PM] WITH JACKPOT TUESDAYS. KIDS WELCOME UNTIL 9PM Deanne Smith. Dec. 6-7: Nick Nemeroff. Dec. 11: LAZY FLAMINGO OPEN JAM BLACK SWAN KARAOKE SATURDAYS W/MARK O. [9PM], UPTOWN SOCIAL HOUSE JAMES ANTHONY BAND TWISTED TAPS KARAOKE THURSDAYS [10PM] Amateur Night. Dec. 13-14: Ben Miner. Dec. 31: LUKAYA CAFE|OPEN MIC W/BRENNAGH BURNS TRIVIA WEDNESDAY [7PM] W/GUESTS [2:30PM], DUELING PIANOS [9PM] UPTOWN SOCIAL HOUSE TRIVIA MONDAYS New Year’s Eve Dinner & Show. • Every [7PM] BOSTON PIZZA-BARTON TRIVIA MONDAYS W/HUB OF VICARS VICE LAUREN KNOWLES BAND [9PM] [7:30PM]| Wednesday at 9pm is Amateur Night. • For more MAX’S TROUBADOUR THE HAMMER. [7:30PM]. WATERDOWN LEGION LIONEL BERNARD [7PM] WEST END KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS [10PM] info and tickets visit levitycomedyclub.com. //120 BOSTON PIZZA-MAIN ST. W. TRIVIA SECOND WINCHESTER ARMS|BLUZE CRUZE [8:30PM] WINCHESTER ARMS TRIVIA MONDAYS W/HUB OF THE King St. W. WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH W/HUB OF THE HAMMER YE OLDE SQUIRE-FENNELL LLOYD ANDREWS WEDNESDAY 11TH HAMMER-GENERAL KNOWLEDGE. [7:30PM] STAIRCASE THEATRE • Every Monday is Improv [7:30PM] YE OLDE SQUIRE-MAIN W. WEDNESDAYS Fundamentals at 7-9pm. Learn the basics of ROCK | FOLK | COUNTRY BRASSIE PUB KARAOKE SUNDAYS HOSTED BY "RUBY Improv in a fun and supportive environment. $10. JAZZ | BLUES | CLASSICAL AUGUSTA HOUSE|OPEN MIC W/ANTHONY VAUGHN PUBSTUMPERS TRIVIA HOSTED BY COMEDIAN GERRY KARAOKE"[8:30PM], TRIVIA TUESDAYS HOSTED BY "RUBY //Staircase Theatre, 27 Dundurn St. N. MASQUE MIKE WILLIAMS BAND [9PM] [8PM] HALL. [7PM] PUB TRIVIA [8PM] YUK YUKS BURLINGTON • Dec. 6-7: Adam MATTSON & CO. TIFF & THE TWO FIVES [7PM] COACH & LANTERN|SINGALONG WITH JUDY BROWN BARREL KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS AND Christie. • Dec. 13-14: Jeff Paul. • Dec. 19: PEPPERWOOD BISTRO YOUNG & ERIC [9PM] CORKTOWN OPEN MIC JAM W/DAVE GOULD THURSDAYS UPCOMING Amateur Night. • Dec. 20-21: Dom Pare. • For info LAZY FLAMINGO PONCHO KID CALEDONIA LEGION KARAOKE FRIDAYS W/DJ tickets visit yukyuks.com. //380 Brant St., Burl. DJ | ELECTRONIC | HIP HOP MASQUE NEW REBEL WESTERNERS [9PM] SHELLEY CONCERTS CLUB 54|DJ KEITH - MAIN ROOM [10:30PM], DJ MAX’S KATE ROSS CARRIGAN ARMS KARAOKE FRIDAYS W/RANDY AND CESAR - LATIN ROOM [10:30PM] CHANTAL KREVIAZUK DEC. 16. THE STUDIO MILLS HARDWARE SAMANTHA MARTIN, DELTA VICKI [9:30PM], TRIVIA MONDAYS W/KEN OAKLEY EVENTS•• CLUB 77|DREZO WANNABE: A SPICE GIRLS TRIBUTE DEC. 20. SUGAR [8PM] [7:30PM]][99pm] BURLINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE • FOX & FIDDLE TRENZ SOUNDCREW MILLS HARDWARE REBEL’S ROCK PAT KING & FRIENDS [7PM] CASBAH-MAIN HALL KARAOKE CABARET W/THE EYE Festival of Trees. Until Dec. 21. • Burlington SHAOLIN UNDERGROUND DJ BIGTRBL [10PM] HAMILTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA-A THE THIS AIN’T HOLLYWOOD JOHNNY PANDORA, THE OF FAITH. 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH [9PM]| Symphony Orchestra: A Christmas Spectacular! SOUS BAS DEMUJA, FONN SNOWMAN DEC. 21. FIRSTONTARIO CONCERT HALL PISTOLETTES [7:30PM] CAT ‘N’ FIDDLE TRIVIA TUESDAYS [7PM] Dec. 8, 3pm. • Burlington Concert Band-Holiday THE GLEN MILLER ORCHESTRA DEC. 22. COACH & LANTERN TRIVIA TUESDAYS [7PM] Jubilee. Dec. 11, 8pm. • Big Brass Christmas with FIRSTONTARIO CONCERT HALL JAZZ | BLUES | CLASSICAL DICKENS KARAOKE THURSDAYS [9:30PM] The Elmer Iseler Singers. Dec. 14. • John SUNDAY 8TH THIRD EYE OPEN DEC. 26. CASBAH CAT ‘N’ FIDDLE JAZZ JAM [9:30PM] ELECTRIC DINER 80’S TRIVIA MONDAYS W/HUB OF McDermott Family Christmas with DALA. Dec. 16, LITTLE NERVES W/STRANGE SHAKES & J.R. DEC. 28. ROCK | FOLK | COUNTRY THE HAMMER [8PM] 7:30pm. • Andy Kim Christmas. Dec. 21. • MILLS HARDWARE BLACK SWAN|OPEN MIC & JAM W/MIKE SHOTTON, END ZONE KARAOKE THURSDAYS W/DJ V & BIG STAR Abbamania. Jan. 10, 8pm. • VC2 Cello Duo. Jan. DJ | ELECTRONIC | HIP HOP SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT DEC. SERGIO ROMANO [7PM] DJ | ELECTRONIC | HIP HOP KARAOKE [8PM] 12, 4pm. • 54 40. Jan. 12, 7pm. • For more info ABSINTHE|MOTOWN WEDNESDAY [10PM] 29. FIRSTONTARIO CONCERT HALL CARRIGAN ARMS|THE BLUEGRASS PROJECT [2PM] FIONN MCCOOL’S-UNIVERSITY PLAZA|TRIVIA visit burlingtonpac.ca. //BPAC 440 Locust St. PKEW PKEW PKEW W/BARASSO. JAN. 9. MILLS CAT ‘N’ FIDDLE GREG BRISCO [4:30PM], STEVE THURSDAYS [7:30PM] 905.681.2551 HARDWARE COLLETT [9PM] THURSDAY 12TH 5 WEST|TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS W/JIMMY THE QUIZMASTER HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY • Noon Hour DICKEN’S|BRAD SUMAK, MIKE OLIVIERI (10PM) [7:30PM] Concerts at Central, Fridays at 12pm. Dec. 13: LIONSHEAD SHARI & JONNY [10PM] ROCK | FOLK | COUNTRY GLENDALE PUB|KARAOKE FRIDAYS W/SEÑOR WES Paul Benton, Piano & Voice, Dec. 20: Mahima ARMY & NAVY CLUB PHIL MYLES COMEDY | MAX’S SARAH MILLS [9:30PM] Akshinthala, Piano, Guitar & Voice. Jan. 3: Ji Hyun BLACK SWAN ACOUSTIC JAM NIGHT [7:30PM] BRIAN REGAN • Dec. 15, 7pm. • For tickets visit RADIUS SHARON MUSGRAVE [6PM] GOWN & GAVEL|KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS W/DJ Hong, Piano. Jan. 10: Pip, Guitar & Voice. Jan. 17: CARRIGAN ARMS|JAM NIGHT [7:30PM] ticketmaster.ca //FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 REBEL’S ROCK PAUL’S OPEN MIC [4PM] SHELLEY D [6:30PM] Alex Whorms, Piano & Voice. Jan 15: Triumphant CAT ‘N’ FIDDLE MATTHEW KING [9:30PM] Summers Lane THIS AIN’T HOLLYWOOD LUNGBUTTER HUMAN GRAIN & GRIT|TRIVIA THURSDAYS [7PM] Tchaikovsky (includes piano performance with COACH & LANTERN|OPEN MIC (9PM) CLUB 54 • There’s live stand-up comedy every NUN [2PM], TOMMY STINSON, THE KILLBOYS [7:30PM] HER MAJESTY’S ARMY AND NAVY VETERANS HPO. • Holiday Gift Tags.** Dec. 9, 6:30pm. CULANTRO’S|FERNANDO MEJIA (7:30PM) Friday and Saturday at Club 54 preceding the SOCIETY KARAOKE SATURDAYS W/GEORGE [4PM] //Sherwood. • Tile Coasters.** Dec. 9, 6:30pm. LAZY FLAMINGO VINNIE & VAUGHN Dance Party. Your host is Canada’s # 1 insult HONEST LAWYER-KING ST. KARAOKE THURSDAYS //Waterdown. Jan. 16, 2pm. //Concession. Jan. 22, JAZZ | BLUES | CLASSICAL LOU DAWG’S CHRIS CHAMBERS GROUP [8:30PM] comic – Ben Guyatt. • Dec. 6-7: Larry Smith. • LOU DAWG’S ALFIE SMITH [2PM] [7PM] 3:30pm. //Carlisle. • Book Page Tree.** Dec. 10, MASQUE BRYAN GUSHUE [9PM] Dec. 13-14: Ronnie Edwards. • Dec. 20-21: Bill MASQUE WAYNE JANUS & GUESTS [5PM] LEVITY COMEDY CLUB & LOUNGE Simpsons 11am. //Stoney Creek. • Tasty Talks. Dec. 10 & MAX’S CHRIS AYRIES Davern. //3345 Harvester Rd., Burl. PEPPERWOOD BISTRO MICHAEL MCGUIRE [11AM] Trivia first Monday of every month {7:30pm} FIRST ONTARIO PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE Jan. 14, 2pm. //Red Hill. • Loose Leaf Teas: POWERHOUSE JESSICA SOULE TRIO [5:30PM] STONEWALLS TRICKBAG [2:30PM] LOU DAWG’S TRIVIA TUESDAYS W/HUB OF THE HAMMER An Evening of Comedy with Elvira Kurt. Dec. 5, Holiday Blends.** Dec. 10, 2pm. //Concession. • REBEL’S ROCK IRISH SESSION W/ANN GORMAN [8PM], LIVE BAND KARAOKE W/SOUND PARADE FRIDAYS Create a Holiday Photocard.** Dec. 10, 2:30pm. 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ABSINTHE 38 KING WILLIAM 905.529.0349 THE DICKENS 423 ELIZABETH, BURL. 905.333.4991 THE LIONSHEAD PUB 137 JOHN S. 905.522.7090 SLYE FOX PUB 4057 NEW, BURL 905.639.3900 ACOUSTIC BLEND CAFE 86 HOMEWOOD AVE. 905.522.1323 THE DIPLOMAT 43 KING WILLIAM ST. 905.523.4343 LITTLE GRASSHOPPER 37 BARTON ST. E. 905.393.7641 SOUS BAS 145 MAIN ST. E. 000.000.0000 AIR FORCE CLUB 128 KING ST. E., DUNDAS 000.000.0000 THE DOORS PUB 56 HESS S. 905.540.8888 LOU DAWG’S SOUTHERN BBQ 116 GEORGE ST. 289.389.3227 SOUTHCOTE 53 534 GARNER RD., ANC. 289.239.8888 ALE HOUSE 802 UPPER GAGE AVE. 289.755.0518 DUNAS VERDES 253 JAMES N. 905.522.4818 LUKAYA CAFE 592 UPPER WELLINGTON ST. 905.383.2533 SPICE FACTORY 121 HUGHSON ST. N. 905.522.1112 ARMY & NAVY CLUB 95-96 MACNAB ST. N. 905.527.1000 ELECTRIC DINER 96 GEORGE ST. 905.526.9512 THE MASQUE 13 HESS S. 289.700.5595 SPURS ROADHOUSE 188 BARTON ST. E., STONEY CREEK 905.662.1227 AUGUSTA HOUSE 17 AUGUSTA 905.525.0367 EMERSON 109 109 EMERSON 289.426.2005 MATTSON & CO. 225 LOCKE ST. S. 905.525.0225 THE STAIRCASE 27 DUNDURN N. 905.529.3000 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 STONEROAD’S 533 CONCESSION ST. 905.545.8816 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 STONEWALLS 339 YORK BLVD. 905.577.0808 BARTON TOUCHDOWN 912 BARTON ST. E.. 905.544.6031 FIONN MACCOOLS 2331 APPLEBY LINE, BURL. 905.332.9990 MILLS HARDWARE 95 KING E. 905.777.1223 THE STUDIO 1 SUMMERS LANE 905.546.3100 THE BINBROOK GRILL 3020 BINBROOK RD. 905.692.0909 FIONN MACCOOLS 119 OSLER DR. 905.627.4729 MODRN NIGHTCLUB 15 HESS ST. S. 289.389.3561 SUPREME BAR & GRILL 5111 NEW ST., BURL 905.333.5282 THE BLACK BULL 2475 MOUNTAINSIDE DR, BURL. 905.332.4282 FIONN MACCOOLS 1786 STONE CHURCH RD. E. 289.919.2422 MOSAIC 431 BARTON ST. E. 000.000.0000 TAPS BAR & GRILL 128 PARKDALE AVE. N. 905.393.8805 BLACK SWAN 4040 PALLADIUM WAY, UNIT #1, BURL. 289.313.9999 FIRSTONTARIO CENTRE 101 YORK 905.546.4040 MULBERRY COFFEE HOUSE 193 JAMES ST. N. 905.963.1365 THIRSTY CACTUS 2 KING ST. E., DUNDAS 905.627.8488 BO’S SPORTS BAR 419 DUNDAS ST., WATERDOWN 905.690.3133 FIRSTONTARIO CONCERT HALL 1 SUMMERS LANE 905.546.3100 MUSTANG’S 301 FRUITLAND RD., STONEY CREEK 905.643.7679 33 BOWEN 33 BOWEN ST. 289.396.8865 THE BRASSIE 73 WILSON W. 905.304.8935 FIRTH’S CELTIC PUB 543 UPPER JAMES 905.318.4277 MY NEIGHBOURHOOD BAR & GRILL 794 CONCESSION ST. 905.385.9999 THIS AIN’T HOLLYWOOD 345 JAMES N. 289.396.3911 THE BROWN BARREL 1515 UPPER OTTAWA 905.575.4606 5 WEST BREWPUB & KITCHEN 3600 DUNDAS ST., BURL. 905.315.8782 THE PEARL COMPANY 16 STEVEN 905.524.0606 TIN CUP 1831 WALKER’S LINE, BURL. 905.315.7727 BUDDY’S ROADHOUSE 1360 KING E. 905.545.1456 THE FOOL AND FLAGON 2255 BARTON E. 905.573.7430 PEPPERWOOD BISTRO 1455 LAKESHORE RD., BURL 905.333.6999 TOAST WINE BAR 10 JOHN ST. N. 289.389.5480 BURLINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 440 LOCUST 905.681.6000 THE FOX AND FIDDLE 999 U. WENTWORTH (LIMERIDGE MALL) 905.395.8555 THE PHEASANT PLUCKER 20 AUGUSTA 905.529.9000 TRACIE’S PLACE 592 UPPER JAMES 905.538.0795 CAPITOL BAR 273 KING ST. E. 289.389.1001 THE GALLEY PUMP 365 WENTWORTH ST. N. 905.522.5225 PLUCKER’S 335 PLAINS RD. E., BURL. 289.337.9454 TURTLE JACK’S 1180 UPPER JAMES 905.389.6696 CAPRI RESTAURANT 25 JOHN N. 905.525.7811 THE GASWORKS 141 PARK N. 905.719.6396 THE POWERHOUSE 21 JONES 905.930.7381 THE VICAR’S VICE 2251 RYMAL E., STONEY CREEK 905.560.1586 CARRIGAN ARMS 2025 UPPER MIDDLE RD., BURL 905.332.6131 GATOR TED’S 1505 GUELPH LINE 905.336.3133 PRIME TIME SPORTS BAR 218 KENILWORTH N. 905.544.6488 THE UNDERGROUND 41 CATHARINE ST. N. 905.527.7488 CASABLANCA WINERY INN 4 WINDWARD DR., GRIMSBY 905.309.7171 THE GEORGE HAMILTON 152 KING W. 905.381.9820 PUB FICTION 1242 GARNER RD. W., ANC. 905.304.9990 UPTOWN SOCIAL HOUSE 1900 WALKERS LINE, BURL. 905.331.4700 THE CASBAH 306 KING W. 905.741.7625 GERMANIA CLUB 863 KING ST. E. 905.549.0513 PURPLE PEAR 946 BARTON E. 905.527.7179 WATERDOWN LEGION 79 HAMILTON ST. N., WDWN 905.689.6112 THE CAPITOL BAR 973 KING E. 289.389.1001 GET TOGETHER BAR & GRILL 253 KENILWORTH N. 905.544.1950 THE QUEEN’S HEAD 400 BRANT, BURL 905.632.1300 WEST END PUB 151 EMERSON 289.396.4425 CAT ’N’ FIDDLE 174 JOHN S. 905.525.3855 GOWN & GAVEL 24 HESS ST. S. 905.523.8881 RADIUS 151 JAMES ST. S. 905.393.1658 THE WESTDALE 1040 KING ST. W. 905.577.0074 CAVALLO NERO 370 WILSON ST. E., ANC. 905.648.8888 GRAIN & GRIT BREWERY 11 EWEN RD. 905.769-1320 REBEL’S ROCK IRISH PUB 537 KING E. 905.777.1771 WINDJAMMER BY THE LAKE 5353 LAKESHORE RD. BURL 905.632.2333 CIRCA GALLERY 112GEORGE 905.921.1237 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 CLANCY’S PUB 4490 FAIRVIEW, BURL. 905.333.6805 HAVN 26 BARTON ST. E. 000.000.0000 ROCK ON LOCKE 320 CHARLTON AVE. W. 905.522.0602 THE WOBBLEY 309 CROCKETT 905.389.8224 CLIFFORD BREWING CO. 398 NASH RD. 905.560.5444 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 CLUB 54 3345 HARVESTER ROAD, BURL. 905.634.5454 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 77 77 KING WILLIAM ST. 905.527.7488 HONEST LAWYER 1115 FENNELL E. 000.000.0000 RUMAK 570 UPPER WELLINGTON ST. 905.385.6199 YE OLDE SQUIRE 1508 UPPER JAMES ST. 905.575.7821 COACH & LANTERN 384 WILSON E., ANC. 905.304.7822 INNSVILLE 1143 HWY. 8,STONEY CREEK 905.643.1244 ST. LOUIS BAR AND GRILL 450 APPLEBY LINE, BURL 905.333.8118 YE OLDE SQUIRE 3537 FAIRVIEW, BURL 905.333.6627 COLLECTIVE ARTS BREWERY 207 BURLINGTON ST. E. 289.426.2374 INTO THE ABYSS 119A LOCKE ST. S. 905.518.7609 SASSO 1595 UPPER JAMES ST. 905.526.4848 THE ZOETIC 526 CONCESSION 905.902.5683 COOLER S SPORTS BAR 558 UPPER GAGE 905.574.4664 JERSEYS BAR & GRILL 1450 HEADON RD. 905.319.0525 SEEDWORKS 126 CATHARINE ST. N. 905.523.7425 ZYLA’S 299 JAMES ST. N. 905.818.7141 COME BY CHANCE 78 MELVIN AVE. 905.547.3994 LAKESHORE COFFEE HOUSE 2007 LAKESHORE RD., BURL. 905.631.1622 SHAOLIN UNDERGROUND 229 JAMES ST. N.. 289.389.9525 CORKTOWN TAVERN 175 YOUNG 905.572.9242 LAZY FLAMINGO 19 HESS S. 905.527.0567 SHAWN & ED BREWERY 65 HATT ST., DUNDAS 289.238.9979 CULANTRO 537 MAIN ST. E. 905.777.0060 LEANDER BOAT CLUB 50 LEANDER DR. 905.527.7377 SHOELESS JOE’S 1183 UPPER JAMES 905.383.5637
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//Sherwood • Felt Poinsettias.** Dec. 10, 7pm. ARTS • Men of the Deeps: Christmas in the Mine. Friends, and Santa Claus! Dec. 8, 7pm. $20. A Place Above All Others. Until Dec. 1. ART IN THE WORKPLACE • AWP 31 Exhibit will //Dundas. • Miniature Yarn Hat Ornaments.** Dec. 6, 8pm. • A Whole New World: The Musical Advance tickets available at Picks and Sticks, Dr. • EMERGE Presents: Everyone’s Office Party Do feature over 140 pieces by local artists. Until Feb. Dec. 11, 1pm. //Red Hill. • Book Page Wreath.** Magic of Alan Menken. Dec. 7, 8pm. • Lee Rocker Disc, and Chedoke Flowers. Proceeds to “An you secretly enjoy office parties? Are you sad 27. • Free admission on weekdays from 8am- Dec. 11, 3:30pm. //Freelton. Dec. 18, 3:30pm. (of the Stray Cats). Dec. 13, 8pm. • Sultans of Instrument For Every Child”. //Leander Boat Club, because you’ve never been to an office party? AGH 6pm. For info visit artintheworkplace.ca. //Carlisle • Holiday Ornaments.** Dec. 12, 2pm. String Christmas Caravan with special guests 50 Leander Drive Emerge invites you to enjoy all the water cooler //McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Rd. S. //Kenilworth. • Christmas Traditions.** Dec. 11, Rebecca Campbell, Lynn Miles, Donné Roberts & ROSEWOOD CONSORT CHRISTMAS CONCERT • antics you can stand. Featuring office games, fes- ARTCRAWL • Second Friday night of every month 2pm. //Terryberry. • Crafternoon.** Dec. 12, 2pm. Ken Whiteley. Dec. 14, 8pm. • OS Family Rosewood brings the Christmas story to life tive foods, karaoke, and party tunes from DJ @ 7pm, all galleries in the area display their new //Terryberry. • Friday Night Art Tour. Jan. 3, 5pm. Christmas. Dec. 15, 1:30pm, 4:30pm. • Maceo through a multi-media presentation of music, Donna Lovejoy. Bring a new toy in support of art. For more info visit jamesstreetnorth.ca• //Central. • Making Cent$: Budgeting 101. Jan. 7, Parker. Dec. 18, 8pm. • A Christmas Spectacular. visual images, and readings. Special guest John Friends with Hearts. Dec. 12, 7pm-12am. $12/$10 CARNEGIE GALLERY • Events: Carnegie Terpstra will dramatize the six sections of the pro- 7pm. //Turner Park. Jan. 14, 2pm.** //Concession. Dec. 19, 7pm. • Classic Albums Live: The Beatles AGH members/Emerge Members free. Tickets Christmas Market. Featuring the fine art and craft gram with readings from the New Testament, and • Photo Mounting.** Jan 9, 2pm. //Kenilworth• Abbey Road. Dec. 20, 8pm. • Outerbridge- online or at the door. • Kids & Families: Winter of over 100 Artist Members and Christmas an excerpt from Dylan Thomas’s A Child’s Vendors. Through Dec. 31. Open House Nov. 30, Paint It!** Jan. 13, 11am. //Terryberry • Clockwork Mysteries: Grand Masters of Illusion. Christmas in Wales. Dec. 8, 3pm. Reception to fol- Holiday Camp. Dec. 30, 31, Jan. 2, 3, 9am-4pm. Macrame.** Jan 23, 2pm. //Terryberry • Power Dec. 31, 2pm, 7pm. • For more info visit oakville- Registration required. • Tours: Enjoy a guided 10am-5pm. • Christmas Chamber Concert with low the concert. PWYC-tax receipts issued upon Nancy Cassels and Friends. Dec. 22, 3-4pm. Free. Up Mondays. Maximize Your Revenue Through centre.ca //OCPA,130 Navy St., Oakville request for donations of $20 or more. //Grace tour, free with admission, by one of our specially Sales.** Jan. 27, 6:30pm. //Central. • Soup’s SINFONIA ANCASTER HOLIDAY CONCERT • trained Docents. For individuals and groups • For tickets and info visit carnegiegallery.org Lutheran Church, 1107 Main St. W. //The Carnegie Gallery, 10 King W., Dundas, On!** Jan. 30, 6:30pm. //Terryberry. Enjoy a variety of Classical favourites and joyful SPLASH’N BOOTS: JINGLE BOOTS THE BIG smaller than 10. Tours last approximately 40 min- 905.627.4265 **Registration required. For info visit hpl.ca Holiday selections. Music by Handel, Liszt, and HEART HOLIDAY SHOW! • Join the entire Big utes. Every Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday & CONCESSION STREET EVENTS • Winter Solstice. selections from The Polar Express. Dec. 6, Yellow Boot Family as they celebrate the holidays. Statutory Holiday at 1:00 pm. • Free Friday. CENTRE3 FOR PRINT AND MEDIA ARTS • cen- Free parking along Concession through Dec. 31 (2 7:30pm. $15 online at sinfoniaancaster.com or at Get dressed up in your favourite festive attire, and Explore all of the exhibitions on view for free on the tre3.com • Centre3 Gallery, 173 James St. N.• hour maximum). Breakfast with Santa: Dec. 7 at the door. //St. John’s Anglican Church Great Hall, get ready to sing and dance along. Dec. 8, 2pm. first Friday of every month. With extended hours DUNDAS VALLEY SCHOOL OF ART • Events: St. Stephens on the Mount Anglican Church. $6 272 Wilson St. E., Anc. Tickets available online at ticketpro.ca. until 8:00 pm and free performances and activities Family Art Day Holiday Hoopla. Take part in a fes- child/$10/adult. • For more info visit concession- BACH ELGAR CHOIR • Handel's Messiah. Dec. 7, //McKintyre Performing Arts Centre, Mohawk each month, there’s no better time to experience tive afternoon of art-full activities. Designed for beginners to advanced students of all ages, this is street.ca. 7:30pm. $40/$35 seniors/$20 students/Free College, 135 Fennell Ave. W. the AGH. • For details and tickets visit artgallery- a unique opportunity to create alongside one MISSISSIPPI QUEEN SOUTHERN SUPPER under 12. • Handel's Messiah Sing-a-long. Dec. 8, CARMEN’S DINNER THEATRE • Elton Rohn. ofhamilton.com //123 King W. 905.527.6610 SERIES • Features a set, southern menu paired 3pm. $20. • For tickets visit bachelgar.com. Dinner show. Dec. 10. • Abbamania with Cher another in a variety of disciplines from painting to with the musical talents of blues, and ‘American //Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave. Tribute Show. Lunch Show. Dec. 11. • Abbamania: Roots’ musicians. • Dec. 5: Dan McKinnon. • Dec. BRANTFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA • More Special Guests Night Fever. Dinner Show. Dec. 11. 7: Sugar Brown. • Dec. 12: Raoul Bhaneja & Christmas Bells. The annual BSO variety show. • That’s My Drag. Dinner show. Dec. 18. • “Let It Darren Gallen. • Dec. 13: The Wanted. • Dec. 14: Dec. 7, 7:30pm. $40-$45 Adults/$20 Be”: Music of The Beatles featuring The The Jerome Tucker Band. • Dec. 19: Chuck students/children and elementary students are Caverners. Lunch and Dinner shows. Dec. 19. • Jackson & Tyler Yarema. • $45 for meal and show. free. • For tickets call 519.758.8090 or visit brant- New Year 2020: Roaring Twenties Bash. Ticket For more info, including menu details, visit mis- fordsymphony.ca //Sanderson Centre, 88 inclusive of dinner, full bar and entertainment. sissippiqueenfoods.com or call 905.526.0909. Dalhousie St., Brantford Dec. 31. • For more info visit carmens.com //635 King St. E. CHORUS HAMILTON: LAUD TO THE NATIVITY • //Carmen’s Dinner Theatre, 1520 Stone Church QUARTETTE-A QUARTETTE CHRISTMAS • Included in this concert are many more tradition- Rd. E. Canadian singer/songwriters Cindy Church, al Christmas favourites all accompanied with THE BIG SING • Enjoy a delightful concert and a Caitlin Hanford, Gwen Swick and Sylvia Tyson chamber orchestra, The Concert Sinfonia, and carol sing-along, performed by Strata Vocal enchant with their singularly lush harmonies, soloists. A Christmas reception will follow the Ensemble and enjoy live music with hot cider and concert as is our tradition. Dec. 7, 7:30pm. unique arrangements and rich variety of musical treats. Dec. 13, 7-9pm. $10 per person or @0 per $25/Under 18 free. For tickets visit chorushamil- influences. Dec. 5, 7:30pm. $50. For tickets visit ton.ca, call 905.318.9381 or email chorushamil- family. For tickets email [email protected]. thewestdale.ca. //Westdale Theatre, 1014 King St. [email protected]. //St. Paul’s United Church, 29 Park Limited seating. //Ancaster Old Town Hall, 310 E. St. W., Dundas Wilson St. E. ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS • Botanical Train FIRST ONTARIO PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE • CHRISTMAS REVELS • A concert of sacred and Display. Constructed from over seven tons of Pops!2-The Nutcracker in Concert. Dec. 7, secular seasonal music performed by the Grand cedar slabs, 3,000 pounds of rock and 250 feet of 7:30pm, Dec. 8, 2:30pm. //Partridge Hall. • Lee River Chorus. Dec. 21, 7:30pm. $30 adults/$15 track, the Botanical Train Show features model Rocker of Stray Cats. Dec. 11, 7:30pm. //Partridge youth. //Grace Anglican Church, 15 Albion St., trains amongst famous Canadian landmarks from Hall. • A Christmas Spectacular. Dec. 12, 7:30pm. Brantford coast to coast. Until Jan. 6. • Visits with Santa. //Partridge Hall. • Welcome Christmas! Dec. 14, GHOST WALKS • Downtown Hamilton Tour. Included with your admission. Tuesdays through 7:30pm. //Partridge Hall. • The Highwaymen Downtown Hamilton has some of its best ghost Dec. 17. • Winter Lights at The Rock Garden. Tribute. Dec. 15, 7:30pm. //Partridge Hall. • stories. With main landmarks the Royal Thousands of festive lights lead you through a Maceo Parker. Dec. 19, 7:30pm. //Partridge Hall. • Connaught, Right House, Hamilton Place, St. winter wonderland of charming Christmas The Music of a Charlie Brown Christmas. Dec. 21, Paul’s Church and the Gothic Pigott Building. Dec. melodies, festive sips and bites and the 2pm, 8pm. //Robertson Theatre. • John 21 & 28, 8pm. • Details and reservations at ghost- Escarpment Train Exhibit. Fridays to Sundays*, McDermott. Dec. 22, 2:30pm. //Partridge Hall. • walks.com Dec. 6 to Jan. 5, and Dec. 23, 30, Jan. 2, 6-9pm. Sing-a-Long Sound of Music. Dec. 27, 2pm. SHEN YUN • Classical Chinese dance, ethnic and *Date Restrictions Apply (Dec. 24-26, 31, Jan. 1). • //Partridge Hall. • Hear! Here! Niagara Music folk dance, and story-based dance, with orches- Ride the RBG Express. Take a ride on the RBG Series. Dec. 29, 4pm. //Robertson Theatre. • Jim tral accompaniment and solo performers. Dec. Express through the winter beauty of Hendrie Witter: Still Rock ‘n Roll To Me. Dec. 31, 7:30pm. 30, 7:30pm, Dec. 31, 1pm. For tickets visit coreen- Park. Dec. 27-31, Jan. 2-5, 11am-3pm. $2 //Partridge Hall. • For tickets visit tertainment.ca. //FirstOntario Concert Hall child/$4 adults. • For details, costs, tickets and to FirstOntarioPAC.ca //FOPAC, St. Catharines register for events, visit rbg.ca //RBG Centre, 680 INDIAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT & DINNER • Plains Rd. W., Burl. Christmas with the flavour of India, featuring ARTS•• WATERFRONT FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS • Enjoy a entertainment by Neeraj Prem (sitar) and friends. ART GALLERY OF BURLINGTON • Exhibits: • The dazzling display of brightly coloured figures and Dec. 7. Concert at 6pm, dinner at 6:45pm. $25 Gender Conspiracy. Artists: Cassils, Michèle designs. Through Feb. 29. Free. //Pier 8, 477 advance/$35 at the door. Tickets available at Pearson Clarke, Dayna Danger, Raven Davis, Jah Discovery Dr. eventbrite.ca or call 416.895.3624. //St. Andrew’s Grey, Samra Habib, Manghoe Lassi, Kama La CHRISTMAS CONCERT: MESSIAH • Redeemer United Church, 479 Upper Paradise Rd. Mackerel, Kent Monkman, Wynne Neilly & Kyle University College’s Concert Choir and Alumni MULETIDE • Presented by Ginger St. James & the Lasky, Jocelyn Reynolds, Chase Joynt & Kristen Choir and Orchestra will be performing Georg Deep, featuring Brennagh Burns Band, Alfie Schilt, Vivek Shraya, Adrian Stimson, Chase Joynt Friderich Handel’s Messiah. Dec. 6, 7:30pm. Smith, New Rebel Westerners, Cory Mercer, & Tanja Tiziana, and Syrus Marcus Ware. The //Redeemer Auditorium, 777 Garner Rd. E., Bryce Clifford, DJ Aerlie Wild, James Gray, Lance Gender Conspiracy is an Open Letter to the Trans Ancaster. Dec. 7, 8pm. //Central Presbyterian Darren Cole, and more. Dec. 7, 8-11pm. $20 or and Gender Diverse communities in the GTHA to Church, 165 Charlton Ave. W. • For tickets visit PWYC. //The Mule Spinner, 11 Landsdowne Ave. express allyship in furthering the discourse on tickets.redeemer.ca. //Redeemer Auditorium, 777 THE SANDERSON CENTRE • Brantford gender fluidity and identity, sexual orientation, Garner Rd. E., Ancaster Symphony Orchestra: More Christmas Bells. Dec. same-sex relationships, and consent to promote CHRISTMAS TREE OF HOPE LIGHTING AND 7, 7:30pm. • Sultans Of String. Christmas Caravan the mental health and safety of all LGBTQI2S* CONCERT • Dec. 6, 5-7pm. Cash donations and with Rebecca Campbell, Donné Roberts, communities. Until Dec. 31. • Legacy: A Life Spent unwrapped toys for the CHML/Y108/95.3 Fresh Indigenous Elder Shannon Thunderbird & Ken Collecting. Until Jan. 5. • Living Off The Land: Radio Children’s Fund can be dropped off on Dec. Whiteley. Dec. 13, 7pm. • The Ennis Sisters. Dec. Helen Sovereign. Until Jan. 12. • Holding Space: 6 between 6am-6pm. Enjoy live music by Big Rude 15, 3pm. • Gala Performance-The Tenors Wonder Samantha Dickie. Until Jan. 26. • Permanent Jake, Santa Selfies and free maple taffy. Get the of Christmas Tour. Dec. 22, 7:30pm. • For tickets Collection Corridor: Quebec: A Different best view of the city on a free Gore Park Ferris visit sandersoncentre.ca //Sanderson Centre, 88 Drummer. Ongoing. • Events: Family Sunday Wheel ride which will operate through December Dalhousie St., Brantford Open Studio. Every Sunday, 1-4pm. Free. All wel- 23 from noon until 8pm. STONEY CREEK SANTA CLAUS PARADE • The come. • For more info visit artgalleryofburling- THE HAMILTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA • parade route begins at Cardinal Newman Catholic ton.com //AGB, 1333 Lakeshore Rd. Mainstage/ FirstOntario Concert Hall Concerts: • Secondary School on Grays Rd. and travels west ART GALLERY OF HAMILTON • Exhibits: Gallery Dec. 21, 7:30pm: The Snowman. • Music at the on King St. E. to Battlefield Dr. Dec. 7, 2-4pm. Level One • Building Cultural Legacies. Until May Library: Dec. 6, 12pm: Brass Holiday Concert. CROONER’S CHRISTMAS • Featuring Andrew 18. Special Exhibition admission applies. Project Free. //HPL, Central Branch, 55 York Blvd. • Dec. Martin and his three-piece band. Enjoy crooner Launch & Opening Reception: Dec. 6, 6pm. • The 9, 7pm: Brass Holiday Concert. Free. //BPL, classics dating from the ‘50s all the way to the Collection Continues: A Quarter Century of Central Branch, 2331 New St. • Classical 101 Collecting. Until Jan. 5, 2020. • THIS IS SERIOUS: Talk: Dec. 9, 2pm: Talk and performance by HPO modern Christmas tunes you love to hear during Canadian Indie Comics. Until Jan. 5, 2020. • Composer-in-Residence. Free. //Caroline Place, the holiday season. Dec. 8, 3pm. $40. For tickets Alootook Ipellie: Walking Both Sides of an Invisible 118 Market St. • Seniors’ Symphony Experience: visit thewestdale.ca. //Westdale Theatre, 1014 Brass Holiday Concert. Dec. 9, 3pm. Free. //St. King St. E. Border. Until Jan. 5. • Level Two Milli: A Joseph’s Villa, 56 Governor’s Rd., Dundas. • HAMILTON HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS • Featuring Celebration of Style. Until Feb. 9, 2020. • In Tchaikovsky: His Life and Music. Dec. 11, 2pm. Sonny Del-Rio and The 5 Star Revue, Residence: Reitzenstein. Until Mar. 29, 2020. • The Free. //Caroline Pace, 118 Market St. • For more Powerhouse/Chicago Transit, Tommygunn, Robin Collection. Permanent Installation. • Kim Adams: info, registrations and tickets visit hpo.org Benedict & Steve Elmo Murphy, Big Johnny Blue, Bruegel-Bosch Bus. Permanent display. • The OAKVILLE CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING Tom Adkins, John Atlee Band, Jude Johnson & Jean and Ross Fischer Gallery. Cootes Paradise:
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FILM LEE ROCKER OF STRAY CATS 2019 HAMILTON VOICES OF PALESTINE FILM on December 11, SERIES • Dec. 10, 7pm: Tomorrow’s Power. A fea- at the PARTRIDGE HALL ture length documentary that showcases three FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre communities around the world and their respons- es to economic and environmental emergencies 250 St. Paul Street, they are facing. • Donations accepted. For info visit St. Catharines jelithin.ca. //New Vision United Church, 24 Main firstontariopac.ca St. W. WESTDALE THEATRE • Family Christmas Movie Weekends in December. Dec, 7, 1pm: The Polar Express. Dec. 14-15, 1pm: It’s a Wonderful Life. Dec. 21-22, 1pm: White Christmas. Dec. 28-29, 1pm: Elf. All tickets $2. • Drunken Cinema: Road House. Experience the rowdy bar fights, the con- stant glass breaking, giant monster trucks, evil Ben Gazzara, Jeff Healey's soundtrack, and clas- sic Patrick Swayze one-liners on the big screen. Customized game card & glowstick included. Dec. 6, 9pm. Tickets at TheWestdale.ca. //The Westdale, 1014 King St. W. ZOETIC THEATRE • Elf: The Epic Adventure. Experience the movie Elf like never before, with our signature Quote-Along, Sing-Along, Prop Bags, Costume Contest, and Specialty Drinks for young and old. Dec. 7, 7pm. • The Sound of Music Sing-Along. Dec. 15, 2pm. • The Polar Express PJ Screening. Dec. 23, 10am. • For tickets visit the- zoetic.ca //Zoetic Theatre, 526 Concession St. LITERARY BOOK LAUNCH: WHEN POVERTY MATTERED, THEN AND NOW BY PAUL WEINBERG. • In con- versation with Don Wells, professor emeritus in labour studies, McMaster University. Co-spon- sored by the City and City Books and Merk Snack Bar. Dec. 12, 7-9pm. //Merk Snack Bar, 189 Ottawa St. N. HAMILTON YOUTH POETRY SLAMS • Every fourth Sunday of the month, 6-9pm. $5. All ages. For details visit facebook.com/hamiltonyouthpo- ets /Spice Factory, 121 Hughson St. LITCHAT THE LITERARY SALON • Sharing our stories in December. Dec. 10, 7:30-9:30pm. Details at litchat-hamilton.blogspot.com. //Newcomer Learning Centre, 4th floor, Central Branch, Hamilton Public Library pottery. Drop in, no registration required. Dec. 8, Perspectives on the “Indian” image by 19th centu- Now! Banners From the Permanent Collection. • venues, St. Catharines MEET THE AUTHOR • We welcome the author Daniel Poliquin via video-conference. Our book 1:30-4:30pm. Free. No registration required. • ry Northern Plains warrior-artists, Leonard Nine to Five: A History of Office Work. • Custom GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS • A play about four real dvsa.ca //DVSA, 21 Ogilvie, Dundas• House History & The Hall of Hamilton Labour. • club will discuss his novel Cherche rouquine, Baskin, and Fritz Scholder. Until Dec. 20. • estate agents who sell unappealing land to people coupe garçonne. Presented by Centre EARLS COURT GALLERY • Exhibits: Count 10: Punching the Clock: Working in Canadian Instruments of Exchange: Coins from Antiquity to who don’t really want it. Dec. 5-7, 12-14, 8pm, Francophone Hamilton. Dec. 5, 7pm. //Room Earls Court Gallery Celebrating 10 Years on Today. Until Aug. 20, 2020. • Artist Garden: The Factories from the 1840s to the 1980s. • Gateway Dec. 7, 14, 2pm. $20/$15 students, seniors, to the Workers City & Made in Hamilton A115, Collège Boréal, Jackson Square plaza level Ottawa St. N. Featuring Wayne Moore, Boat Project/everythingwillbefine. Canadian artist underwaged. For tickets and info visit thepearl- 120 King St. E. Christopher Reid Flock, Gordon Leverton, Peter Ernest Daetwyler will build a site-specific work in Industrial. • For more info, tickets, or to register company.ca. //The Pearl Company, 16 Steven St. Barelkowski, Natalya Kuzmina, Victoria Pearce, the Museum’s Artist Garden this summer. He will for events visit wahc-museum.ca //WAHC, 51 MURDER MYSTERY THEATRE • Join us for a 4 Mary Philpott, David Shepard, John Ford, Aleda transform pieces of driftwood into a boat form, Stuart St. course meal while enjoying our Murder Mystery MUSEUMS O’Connor. Until Jan. 4. • For more info visit embedded with a steelcut text message, creating YOU ME GALLERY • Chiho Tokita, ceramics and Theatre. Dec. 6, 11 & 13. Doors open at 6:30pm, Yuriko Kubota, photoworks. Until Dec. 8. Artists’ BATTLEFIELD HOUSE MUSEUM & PARK • earlscourtgallery.ca //Earls Court Gallery 215 an environment for both active engagement and event starts at 7pm. • Call for reservations at Friends of Battlefield House Museum Lecture Ottawa N.• Talk: Dec. 8, 2pm. Everyone welcome. • Gallery reflection. Until 2020. • Antiquities. The Museum's hours: Wed-Sun 12-5pm. youmegallery.com, 905.643.1244 //The Innsville Restaurant, 1143 Series. Join us for a historically-themed illustrat- FACTORY MEDIA CENTRE • For more info visit Togo Salmon Gallery has been rededicated as a 905.523.7754. //330 James St. S.• Hwy. 8, Stoney Creek ed talk. Jan. 14, 7:30-9pm: Zig Misiak. • factorymediacentre.ca or call 905.577.9191. //228 space to showcase exclusively McMaster's collec- OAKVILLE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE • The Christmas in the Pioneer Spirit. Through Dec. 31. James St. N. tion of antiquities. Ongoing. • Susan Detwiler: Little Mermaid. Dec. 22-23, 28, 29, 2pm, and Dec. • Open Tuesday to Sunday, 12 noon to 4 pm. • bat- THE GALLERY ON THE BAY • Barry Hodgson. Seed Pack. Ongoing. • The Vishniac Coin THEATRE| 23, 28-29, 7pm. • For more info and tickets visit tlefieldhouse.ca //Battlefield House Museum & Islands. Oils and works on paper from Vancouver Collection - Numismatic Traditions from Antiquity CHARLES DICKENS WRITES A CHRISTMAS oakvillecentre.ca //130 Navy St., Oakville Park, 77 King W., Stoney Creek, 905.662.8458| Island, Newfoundland, Cape Breton, St. Lucia, and to Present. Ongoing. • Admission to all exhibitions CAROL • Presented by Oakville’s Act of Faith THEATRE ANCASTER • It’s A Wonderful Life, CANADIAN WARPLANE HERITAGE MUSEUM • Ontario. Until Dec. 15. • Studio Gallery Christmas and events is free. For more info call Productions. A number of talented Dundas actors, Radio Show. A live re-creation of the 1940s radio Virtual Reality Experience-BBC 1943 Berlin Blitz. Show of Gallery Artists. Paintings, prints, sculp- 905.525.9140x23081 or visit Ruth Flynn, Peter Lloyd, Jo Skilton and George program based on the iconic Christmas classic. Virtual Reality Experience - board a Lancaster on ture. Until Dec. 15. • galleryonthebay.com. museum.mcmaster.ca //McMaster Museum of Thomas will join seven other actors for the pro- All proceeds will go to Ancaster Community a wartime mission. The destination: Berlin. Until 905.627.4265 //231 Bay N. Art, 1280 Main W.• duction.There will be a choir adding music to the Services. Dec. 15, 2pm and 7:30pm. $15. • Tickets Feb. 29. • Open 9am-5pm daily. For tickets and HAMILTON ARTISTS INC. • Exhibits: Narhî PAUL ELIA GALLERY • paulelia.ca. 905.96.8850. story, led by Catherine Ross and accompanied by at TheatreAncaster.com or call 905.304.7469 //Old more more info visit warplane.com. //Canadian Wasagabiich. Catherine Blackburn. Until May //1167 Cannon St. E. Brian Turnbull. In benefit of the Leukemia and Firehall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson St. E., Anc. Warplane Heritage Museum, 9280 Airport Road, 2020. • SWARM: Annual Members Exhibition. SEATON STUDIO & GALLERY • Exhibits: AGOG Lymphoma Society of Canada and Young Adult Mount Hope Dec. 6-Jan. 11. Reception and AGM: Dec. 7, 6- THEATRE AQUARIUS • Hairspray The Broadway December Glass Show. Through Dec. • Gallery Cancer Canada. Dec. 14, 7pm. $25/$20 children DUNDAS MUSEUM & ARCHIVES • Exhibits: 11pm. • Domestic Brew: Craft Beer Garden. Musical. A family-friendly musical, piled bouffant- features Teresa’s newest stained glass creations and seniors. For tickets visit aofproductions.ca. high with laughter, romance and deliriously tune- Cradled in the Valley: The Stories of Dundas. Ongoing. • For more info visit theinc.ca //155 as well as some of the best regional artists on a //Garstin Centre for the Arts, 37 Market St. S. James St. N.• ful songs. Through Dec. 29. • For tickets visit the- Ongoing. • Events: Made in Dundas Christmas. two month rotating basis. • Open Weds-Sat DRURY LANE THEATRE • Snow White & The atreaquarius.org or call 905.522.7529. //190 King Free pictures with Santa Claus, scavenger hunts, HAMILTON CONSERVATORY FOR THE ARTS • 11am-5pm, Sun-Tues by appointment. For info Seven Dwarfs. Christmas Pantomime. Dec. 13, 20, For info visit hcarts.ca. 905-528-4020. //Hamilton William St. craft-making, and much more will be featured at visit teresaseaton.ca, 905.510.5030. //652 Spring 8pm. Dec. 14-15, 21-22, 2pm. • For tickets visit this year’s event. Dec. 7, 11am-3pm. • dundasmu- Conservatory For The Arts,126 James St. S. Gardens Rd., Burl. centerstageticketing.com. For info visit drury- HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY • Gallery Barton: seum.ca. //139 Park St. W., Dundas TRUE NORTH GALLERY/THE MUSIC GALLERY • lane.ca. //Drury Lane Theatre, 2269 New Street, December-February: Richard Hewer, Paintings in DANCE DUNDURN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE • Victorian th On display and available for sale are over 100 one- Burl.| Christmas. Enjoy the beauty of a mid-19th centu- Oil. • Gallery4 Annex, Central Library, 4 Floor: THE FIRST ONTARIO PERFORMING ARTS CEN- BURLINGTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE • December: L’Arche Hamilton.• Gallery4 , Central of-a-kind original, and rare limited edition art by National Ballet Theatre of Odessa: The ry family Christmas celebration at Dundurn st both world famous, and not so famous musicians, TRE • Going Under: A New Canadian Musical. Castle. Through Dec. 29 (excluding Mondays), Library, 1 Floor: December: Disability Justice When life starts going off the rails, can we help Nutcracker. Dec. 6-7, 7:30pm, Dec. 7, 2pm. • For whose creativity is equally evident in their art as it noon-4pm. • First Day of Christmas. Join cos- Network. • Gallery Dundas: December-February: each other get back on track? Through Dec. 7. more info visit burlingtonpac.ca //BPAC 440 is in their music. • Access to the gallery is by invi- tumed interpreters at Dundurn Castle for a free Tom Hilborn, All You Feel is Love.• Gallery Turner //Robertson Theatre. • The Wizard of Oz. Dec. 10, Locust St. 905.681.2551| tation or appointment only. For info visit visit of the lavish home of Sir Allan MacNab and Park: December-January: Richard Hewer, 7pm. //Partridge Hall. • Aunt Agnes for Christmas THE NUTCRACKER: A CANADIAN TRADITION • truenorth.gallery. //Griffin House-Arts Culture & his family. Nov. 24, noon-4pm. • Christmas Paintings in Oil. by Norm Foster. Part Mary Poppins with a dose of The Nutcracker by Canada’s Ballet Jörgen returns Innovation Business Centre, 23 Griffin St., Evening Tours. Enjoy a unique opportunity to see KIRKLAND LYNCH STUDIO GALLERY • Exhibits: Auntie Mame to spice things up, Aunt Agnes For with its holiday classic The Nutcracker, A Original stained glass designs by Siobhan Lynch, Waterdown• Christmas is a zany romp through the ups and Canadian Tradition Dec. 7, 2pm. For tickets visit Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the oil paintings and drawings by Peter Kirkland. • WORKERS ARTS & HERITAGE CENTRE • downs of family life with a heartwarming ticketmaster.ca //FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 evening. Begin your evening with carol-singing in Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11am-5pm. • siobhan- Exhibits: Notes From The Brightside Christmas message. Dec. 11-22. //Recital Hall. • Summers Lane|\ the front hall, followed by an extended tour of Sir lynchglass.com, peterkirkland.com //654 Spring Neighbourhood Project. Until Dec. 20. • They Built Bremen Rock City. Dec. 12-13, 7:30pm, Dec. 13, SANDERSON CENTRE • Canada's Ballet Jörgen Allan MacNab's lavish home and a chance to Gardens Rd., Burl. for Eternity. A group exhibition that shares the sto- 10:30am. //Recital Hall. • Jungle Book. Dec. 29, The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. Dec. 8, sample an assortment of traditional Christmas MCMASTER MUSEUM OF ART • Exhibits: It Is ries of migrant construction workers and laments 2pm, 6:30pm. //Partridge Hall. • For tickets visit 7:30pm. • For tickets visit sandersoncentre.ca foods served in Dundurn's historic kitchen. Dec. From Here That The World Unfolds: The Levy the human cost of labour in the global economy. firstontariopac.ca or call 905.688.0722. //Sanderson Centre, 88 Dalhousie St., Brantford 7-8, 13-15, 20-22, 7-9pm. $30. Pre-registration Collection. Until Dec. 14. • Peripheral Vision(s). Until Dec. 13. Permanent Galleries. All Together //Firstontario Performing Arts Centre, various required. • Ring in the New Year. 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Year at Dundurn with music, an extended tour of BURLINGTON MANSION TOASTMASTERS • Gain to someone who has been there and has formal MacNab's lavish home and a chance to sample an confidence, leadership skills and learn the art of training in Peer Support. 11am-4pm, Mon-Thurs, assortment of traditional holiday foods served in public speaking. Everyone is welcome and the first noon-4pm Friday. • 905.545.2525, mental- the historic kitchen. For all ages. Dec. 27-29, 7- three visits are free. Every Wednesday, 7:30- healthrights.ca //Suite 103-100 Main St E. 9pm. $30. Pre-registration required. • For more 9:30pm. For more info visit mansiontoastmas- MIDDAY MARAUDERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB • info visit hamilton.ca. Open Tues-Sun, noon to ters.com //Cumis Room, Paletta Mansion, 4250 Open to the public, new members welcome. 4pm. //610 York Blvd. 905.546.2872 Lakeshore Rd. E., Burl.| Wednesdays, 12:05-1pm. For info visit toastmas- ERLAND LEE MUSEUM • Holiday Table CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER FOR THE JURAVINS- ters.org. //Philpott Memorial Church, 84 York Centerpiece Workshop. Dec. 7. • For info visit KI CANCER CENTRE • Featuring a roast beef din- Blvd. fwio.on.ca/erland. //552 Ridge Rd., Stoney Creek. ner, hot & cold table ($20 donation), live entertain- MOOD MENDERS SUPPORT SERVICES • FIELDCOTE MEMORIAL PARK & MUSEUM • ment by Acoustically Yours and Friends. Door Offering coping skills and educational forums for Exhibits: Stories From The Edge. A new exhibit prizes, 50/50, gift raffles, turkey & ham Raffle. All individuals living with Depression or Bipolar showcasing stories and artifacts of Ancaster’s his- proceeds will go to J.C.C. For receipts please Disorder, and their family members or support tory. Until Dec. 24. • Events: The Big Sing. Dec. 13, make cheque payable to Juravinski Cancer persons. Featuring guest speakers, facilitated 7-9pm. $10 per person or $20 per family. Pre-reg- Centre. Dec. 14, 7pm. To RSVP phone group discussions, and literature on support ven- istration required. • For info visit hamilton.ca. 905.549.3963. //R Place Tavern, 172 Beach Rd. ues. Find hope and knowledge among peers on Open Tues-Sat, 1-5pm. //64 Sulphur Springs Rd., CRAFTADIAN HAMILTON CHRISTMAS MARKET • your journey to wellness. Free to attend. Second Anc. A handmade juried market of 90 makers, with live Tuesday of each month 7-9pm @ St. Joseph’s GRIFFIN HOUSE • The Griffin House is recognized music by DJ Aerlie Wild, photos with Santa, craft Hospital, Charlton Campus, Juravinski Tower, 2nd as an important Canadian Black History site. Visit food, local libations and oodles of holiday gift Floor, Miller Theatre; third Tuesday of every month 2-4pm @ St. Peter’s HARRRP, 705 Main St. this preserved early 19th century home, set on a ideas. Dec. 7, 10am-4pm. //McMaster Innovation hilltop overlooking the beautiful Dundas Valley. E., and the fourth Tuesday of each month 2-4pm @ Park, 175 Longwood Rd. S. First Pilgrim United Church, 200 Main E. Explore the history of Enerals Griffin and other FOOD BANK DONATIONS • An easy way to donate early Black settlers, and enjoy a walk along near- NAR-ANON MEETING • Family support group. non-perishable items to our local food banks. A “Never alone-hope in Hamilton”. We carry the by trails. • [email protected] //733 24/7 drop off box is located at 440 York Boulevard, Mineral Springs Rd., Ancaster message of hope throughout the world to those in front of Midas (corner of Locke and York) Half a affected with addiction of someone near to them. HAMILTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM • Wednesday block east of the Mustard Seed co-op. Donations Wigglers (10am-3pm)-Dec. 11: Cookies and Hot All welcome. Mondays at 7pm, except holidays. are delivered to the food banks at Good Shepherd, //HARRRP Community Centre-St. Peter’s, 705 Chocolate. Dec. 18: Winter Wonderland. • Winter Mission Services St. Matthew’s and Salvation Whimsy: December. Visit the museum galleries Main St. E. & St. Clair. St Clair entrance, lower Army, Suggested food items: Baby food, tinned level. and enjoy a variety of crafts and activities each day Meat, Peanut butter, cereal, pasta, tomato sauce, of the winter school break. Dec. 27-30. • Open POTLUCK & HOLIDAY COOKING DEMO • By pet food. For more info call 905.527.0432 or email holistic nutritionist Loren Valvasori. Dec. 15, 1pm. Tues-Sat., 9:30am-3:30pm. For info visit hamil- [email protected] ton.ca/museums //1072 Main St. E. For info visit plantbaseddoctor.ca. //Strata, 575 GORE PARK CHRISTMAS MARKET • In partner- Lions Club Rd., Ancaster HAMILTON MILITARY MUSEUM • Originally Sir ship with Redchurch Café and Toast Wine Bar, this Allan MacNab’s gatehouse, the museum features THE POP CULTURE MARKET CHRISTMAS EDI- market featuring local vendors is a great opportu- TION • Records, CDs, DVDs, cassette tapes, video many Canadian military history exhibits. • For info nity to do some holiday browsing and shopping visit hamilton.ca //610 York Blvd. games, consoles, toys, comics, magazines, while grabbing a festive drink or snack. Dec. 6, 5- books, memorabilia, musical instruments, elec- HAMILTON MUSEUM OF STEAM & TECHNOLOGY 11pm, Dec. 7, 11am-11pm, Dec. 8, noon-5pm. • The museum offers guided tours, various per- tronics, clothing, crafts, and anything related to FREE LUNCH • Please join us for soup, rolls, pop culture. Dec. 14, 1-6pm. All ages. Free admis- manent and changing exhibits and features spe- cookies and coffee. All are welcome. Dec. 11, cial events for the whole family. • Holiday Craft sion. //This Ain’t Hollywood, 345 James St. N. 11am-12:30pm. //St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, ST. JAMES 44TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOUSE Drop-In Centre. Dec. 27-31, 12-4pm. • Open Tues- 70 James St. S. Sun, noon-4pm. • For more info visit TOUR • Dec. 7, noon-5pm. $25 until Nov. 30, $30 HAMILTON AMATEUR ASTRONOMERS MEETING afterwards.Each ticket includes a tour of six hamilton.ca/museums //900 Woodward Ave. • Member Kevin Salwach will be discussing An unique homes located in Dundas, the Dickens 905.546.4797|| Astronomical Christmas Tale: The Star of Lane Juried Artisan Show (opens at 10:30am), H.M.C.S. HAIDA NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE • For Bethlehem. Dec. 13, 7:30-9:30pm. Free admis- Santa's Kitchen and refreshments in the church info visit hmcshaida.com. //Pier 9, 658 Catharine sion, everyone welcome. An optional donation of parlour at 137 Melville Street, Dundas. More infor- St. N. non-perishable items for local food banks will be mation at stjamesdundas.ca. IRELAND HOUSE • A Night at Ireland House. collected in a drop off box. //McMaster Innovation SANTA & MRS. CLAUS IN THE MARKET • Santa Enjoy a tour of the historic Ireland home and sam- Park, 175 Longwood Rd. S. & Mrs Claus will be handing our treats for the ples of seasonal foods prepared on the hearth and HAALSA FREE PUBLIC TALK • Nicole Knibb kids, engaging them in activities & will be offering woodstove along with tastings of local wine and from the McMaster Museum of Art explains an free photos for kids. Dec. 7,8,14,15,21, 10am-3pm. craft beer. Dec. 6, 6-9pm. Tickets must be pur- innovative medical program that helps students SERVE OUR CITY COMMUNITY DINNER • Every chased in advance and are non-refundable. This is "learn to look and then look again" using art to Wednesday night at 6pm. Free. //Crossfire a licensed event. 19+. $45. • For info and tickets draw human connections and improve both Assembly, 458 King St. W. (between Pearl & visit museumsofburlington.ca. //Ireland House awareness and understanding of patients and Locke) Museum, 2168 Guelph Line themselves. Everyone welcome. Dec. 7, 8pm. TWISTED STITCHES FIBREARTS GATHERING • JOSEPH BRANT MUSEUM • Special Exhibition: Details at haalsa.org. //Rm. 1A1, Ewart Angus Weekly drop-in community stitching circle every Part of the Machine: Rock and Pinball. Interactive Centre, McMaster University Children's Hospital Thursday 5-10pm. Coffee, tea, snacks. Details and exhibition featuring rock-themed, playable pinball bldg., 1200 Main St. W. machines alongside merchandise and artifacts HAMILTON INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE CLUB calendar available on FB @twistedstitcheshamont related to artists and bands. Until Jan. 12. • For • Come out to learn and enjoy dances from vari- //Mud & Suds Craftwerks, 88 Ottawa St. N. info and tickets visit museumsofburlington.ca. ous cultures. Fridays, 8-11pm. No partner WEEKLY DROP-IN FOR PWUD • Keeping-Six, //I240 North Shore Blvd. E. required. $8 per night, or annual membership Hamilton Harm Reduction Action League wel- WESTFIELD HERITAGE VILLAGE • Twas the available. • Dec. 6: Party-last session of 2019. • comes you Tuesdays from 3-5 for food, music, art, Night Before Christmas. Enjoy Westfield by can- For more info visit hamiltonfolkdance.ca //St. discussion, and planning on how to respond to the dlelight and feel the warmth of the season Paul’s Anglican Church, corner of King St. W. and ongoing Opioid and homelessness crisis. A non- through music, food samples, fireworks and a visit Haddon Ave., Westdale. judgmental, peer-run space. [email protected] from Father Christmas. Christmas shopping is HAMILTON NO. 1 TOASTMASTERS • Build confi- or keepingsix.org. //The AIDS Network, 140 King St. E, Suite 101. available at the Gift Shop and the restaurant fea- dence, communication & leadership skills. tures light meals and refreshments. Dec. 7, 14, 5- Mondays 7-8:30pm. For info call 905.512.3516, 9pm. • For more info and tickets visit westfield- contact [email protected], or visit on face- AUDITIONS heritage.ca //Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 book: @hamiltonno1 //Downtown YMCA, 79 THEATRE ANCASTER • Theatre Ancaster is look- Kirkwall Rd., Rockton James St. S. Paddy Cline room. ing for 6-8 lead males and 3-5 lead females who WHITEHERN HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDEN • The HAMILTON VIDEO FILMMAKERS • Do you make can dance and sing for the spring concert British McQuesten Family Christmas. Enjoy this special videos? Want to meet with other Video enthusi- Invasion. Auditions will be held Jan. 5, 1-5pm. Visit time of year as the McQuestens look back on the asts? Hamilton Video Filmmakers meetings are theatreancaster.com/auditions for full audition Christmas of their childhood. Until Jan. 5. • For the first Thursday of every month at 7pm. For info info visit hamilton.ca/museums. //41 Jackson St. visit hvfm.ca. //Knights of Columbus Hall, 222 information and email auditions@theatreancast- W., 905.546.2018 Queenston Rd. er.com to book an audition time. HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAY BAZAAR • Featuring homemade jewelery, fresh assorted baked goods, COMMUNITY one of a kind Christmas crafts, homemade soaps, CALL FOR ALIENATED GRANDPARENTS ANONYMOUS health and wellness products. Dec. 7, 10am-2pm. SUPPORT GROUP • We meet on the 2nd and 4th Free admission. //New Village Retirement SUBMISSIONS Tuesday of every month year round. We often have Residence, 490 Hwy 8, Stoney Creek HAMILTON ARTISTS INC. • Seeking dynamic pro- guest speakers. Free. //422 North Shore Rd. E., MAKERS’ MARKET HOLIDAY EDITION • posals from artists, collectives, curators and writ- Burl. Handcrafted items for sale will include original art ers at various stages of their careers for its exhi- ARTS AND CRAFTERNOONS • A crafty happy works, prints, stationery, jewellery, accessories, bition platforms and public programs. For details hour sponsored by Collective Arts. Great tunes. decor, fibre arts, seasonal items, toys, bath&body, visit theinc.ca. Deadline is Jan 12. Supplies on hand. Thursdays, 4-7pm. Free. //This a gifts for people on your list or yourself. Over 30 WEST HAMILTON ARTISTS TOUR • The online Ain’t Hollywood, 345 James St. N. talented local artists and artisans are with us this application is now live. We are looking for excep- BARTON VILLAGE CHRISTMAS MARKET • A year, carefully selected by our volunteer jury com- tional creators in all forms of media for our curated marketplace featuring handmade and mittee. Dec. 6, 5-9pm, Dec. 7, 10am-4pm. Free Mothers' Day weekend tour. Deadline for applica- independently produced wares from local Greater admission. //Christ’s Church Cathedral, 252 tions is Jan. 10, 2020. For details visit westhamil- Hamilton area vendors. Dec. 6, 5-9pm, Dec. 7, 8, James St. N. tonartiststour.com. 14, 15, 10am-5pm. //Barton Village, 353 Barton St. MENTAL HEALTH RIGHTS COALITION • Need to viewmag.com E. talk about mental health or addiction issues? Talk
VIEW DECEMBER 5 — 11, 2019 15 [FILM] by ALBERT DESANTIS Linda (Jamie Lee Curtis) and the spacey over the years, usually as a girlfriend (or and then suddenly becomes relevant Joni (Toni Colette). Unsurprisingly, each even the heartbreaking holo–girlfriend again. of them has a motive and Blanc seeks the in Blade Runner 2049) but Knives Out Rain Johnson is deft at flipping help of Harlan’s housekeeper and only sort of turns out to be about her and she things tonally going from wacky to sus- friend, Marta (Ana de Armas), to solve puts in a great lead performance. Marta penseful to honest and emotionally the case. But the Thrombey estate walls has a funny quirk where if she tells a lie truthful. There are a lot of details, but hides secrets and behind each reveal lies she starts vomiting; it’s odd, weird, and nothing is wasted as everything eventual- another twist as to who, if anyone, was ultimately a huge plot point. ly has a payoff. There are some great the murderer. Not arriving until about halfway sequences throughout, like a suspenseful This is a giant, sprawling cast filled through the film is Evans’ Ransom and extended flashback to what Harlan was with character actors who add flair. his introductory scene succinctly labels doing on the night he died that follows Shannon and Johnson as the two sons him as an unrepentant jerk which is what characters through what happens and bounce between sympathetic and hateful makes some of his later emotional turns features some very funny random gags. and each one gets in a great moment. that much more unexpected. Craig’s The movie looks spectacular as Johnson Langford’s Meg is a super hippie liberal Blanc starts off as a whip smart investiga- centres most of the movie’s action in a student but slowly reveals unexpected tor but as the movie goes on, he maybe singular location but still finding ways to sides while Curtis and Colette have isn’t as competent as he seems. Still, make it look different. Sometimes the smaller roles but make a distinct impres- eventually he delivers an awesome requi- camera movement can seem playful and sion. Knives Out also takes some very site accusing parlor climatic sequence zippy and other times it knows when to cathartic pot–shots at Alt Right Nazi that is mandatory in a murder mystery. slow down and extend a feeling of dread. punks with a constantly on his phone Craig is great as Blanc, subverting his There is a lot going on in Knives Out but teenager (Jaden Martell) who always says Bond persona to play a bit of a dopey guy it is never pointless as even the most ran- KNIVES OUT something offensive but is still constant- but with some flashes of brilliance. dom digressions are there for a reason. It ly belittled by everyone else. Frank Oz The script has some fantastic zingers has a quirky vibe with some zinging social pops up as the guy reading Harlan’s will as characters brutally verbally rip into commentary as it is clearly affectionate WRITER AND DIRECTOR Rian Johnson ed but still familiarly satisfying way. and he has some great, quizzical line each other. One of the movie’s best quips for the murder mystery genre even as it (Brick, The Last Jedi) returns with the Literary giant and multi–millionaire deliveries has he has to lay out the truth is when a character rants about their tweaks the conventions, but the core peppy and hilarious murder mystery Harlan Thrombey (Christopher to this gaggle of crazy people. “ancestral home” and Blanc shuts it emotional story resonates. This is a mur- Knives Out. Like all his work, this takes a Plummer) has died under mysterious cir- But, honestly, everyone else is sort of down by saying Harlan bought it in the der mystery with a twisted tone that few genre conventions and then twists cumstances, leading an unknown party a bit player when the core trio is really ’80s. The script has some great flips like lands perfectly by the end, which makes them on its head unexpectedly, some- to hire the famed detective, Benoit Blanc Marta, Ransom and Blanc. For the first where one character steadfastly refuses to the ride so very awesome. V times doing exactly what a murder mys- (Daniel Craig). There is a plethora of sus- 30 minutes it really a sprawling whodun- rat out on someone and then it cuts to tery would do and then swerving. It is pects in Thrombey’s greedy, squabbling nit ensemble as all the characters are another character gleefully ratting out KNIVES OUT sold as a huge ensemble yet the movie is family, like his sons Walt (Michael introduced and there are fun background that person. The mystery of Harlan’s basically about one character constantly Shannon) and Richard (Don Johnson) ##### stories about their relationship to Harlan, demise gets some surprisingly welcome Director: Rian Johnson running around as their world threatens or their similarly greedy children like the but de Armas’ Marta is basically the lead reversals as the story progresses. The mur- Starring: Daniel Craig, Chris to crumble. This will still deliver twists, absentee Ransom (Chris Evans) or the once a few key revelations are made. Ana der mystery genre is at the forefront at Evans, Ana de Armas quips, and craziness that one wants in a liberal college student Meg (Katherine de Armas has a lot of supporting roles the beginning, gets pushed to the back, and Jamie Lee Curtis mystery movie but do it in an unexpect- Langford), and there’s also the shifty
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Mark vision. The filmmaker's willingness to show us hiding a Jewish teenager (Thomasin McKenzie) ####$ issues. I'd compare it to Green Book, but that Ruffalo stars as Cincinnati lawyer Rob Bilott, the toll of DuPont's malfeasance in the flesh and in their attic. Working from Christine Leunens's (Directed by Marielle Heller, runs 107) A would give the wrong impression; where that film who mounted a class action suit to hold the bones of its victims, rather than turn the camera novel Caging Skies, Waititi shapes Jojo Rabbit Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood arrives just a was a mediocrity elevated by two very committed DuPont chemical conglomerate accountable for away, gives this legal procedural an immediate, into a powerful companion piece to his 2010 year after Morgan Neville's documentary Won't actors, this one works all the way through, with contaminating a West Virginia town - and, ulti- almost tactile quality; we leave the theatre won- coming-of-age feature Boy, another film about a You Be My Neighbor? celebrated the mission of Heller making stylistic choices that create a mately, the world - with a toxic fluorocarbon dering what other rot is at work in the world, and kid whose fantasy world is shredded by the real- Fred Rogers, but that's okay. There's plenty of space where the story's artifice becomes essen- known to cause birth defects and cancers. if there's any hope of stopping it. (N.W.) ities he's been doing his best to ignore. It's just room for a biopic that elaborates on the enduring tial rather than a distraction. It's a parable. It's Because the chemical was never regulated, the that the stakes in this movie are a lot higher, the grace of the beloved children's television host, as kind of wonderful. (N.W.) EPA was powerless; Bilott, originally a corporate JOJO RABBIT satirical needle a lot harder to thread. As for the interpreted by America's current beatific father attorney who defended chemical companies, ####$ idea that there's no room in the world for a film figure Tom Hanks. And after the self-loathing DARK WATERS spent a decade and a half trying to hold DuPont (Directed by Taika Waititi, runs 108) Jojo Rabbit that makes fun of Adolf Hitler, well, that implies study of Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Heller has ####$ to account. It's a conventional narrative, opens in Germany, 1944, where 10-year-old Jojo Hitler deserves to be respected, and I kinda have made a movie about patience and loving-kind- (Directed by Todd Haynes, runs 126) Dark anchored by Ruffalo's increasingly anguished (Roman Griffin Davis) wants to be the very best a problem with that. So does Waititi, who gives ness. Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Waters feels like a strange choice of material for performance (the producer/star is supported by a Nazi he can be, happily reciting the tenets of the film's trickiest performance as Jojo's Hitler, Harpster's screenplay uses a 1998 Esquire cover the director who made Velvet Goldmine, Far top-flight cast that includes Anne Hathaway, Tim Aryan superiority and bouncing off to a Hitler CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 VIEW DECEMBER 5 — 11, 2019 17 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 shame most people will see it on slowly shifting from an enthusiastic Netflix. It needs to be experienced in sidekick to a desperate bully as reality the dark, with a crowd, all of us snif- erodes our young protagonist's inno- fling - or holding our breath - together. CLASSIFIED ADS [email protected] cence. It's a comic showcase, sure, (N.W.) 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But in this film, simple: wealthy mystery author Harlan Single family homes are at find themselves without much written by Lena Waithe and directed Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is an average of $575,284, town- left in their twilight years but by Melina Matsoukas, their symbolic dead, apparently by his own hand. A houses are at an average of that is another article in itself. weight can also feel like a burden. handful of detectives (Daniel Craig, $477,738 and condos were at This may all tie into slow- Having meaning imposed on Queen LaKeith Stanfield, Noah Segan) inter- $325,139. Condos jumped a er condo sales even though the and Slim tends to kill the vibe. For view his family and staff - played by whopping 23.2% from last year prices keep going up — one instance, a sensuous lovemaking ses- the likes of K Callan, Toni Collette, and that is pretty impressive if should consider buying a unit sion is repeatedly, intentionally and Jamie Lee Curtis, Ana De Armas, Chris you bought a condo in the last that will increase in value frustratingly interrupted by cutaways Evans, Don Johnson, Riki Lindhome few years but even better if you while you wait to downsize. If to a protest, where Black citizens clash and Michael Shannon - to make sure bought a pre–construction you were to purchase a condo violently with police. Even in sex, their it really was suicide. Things get infer- property. If you’ve listened to and rent it until you are ready pleasure is punctured with the strife nally complicated from there, the vari- me writing this article for years to downsize you can take and tension facing Black lives. As with ous messy relationships and plot you would have made a 23.3% advantage of the market before her Showtime series The Chi, Waithe's twists laced with a political subtext increase in your investment you will be priced out of it or writing tends to pack in meaning and that nimbly updates Agatha Christie's MEDIA MEDIA which would be over 40 grand be forced into a less desirable melodrama to a fault. Plot machina- issues with race and class for Trump's on an average unit. This will condo project. There are cer- tions drag down those beautifully quiet America. If someone offers to tell you make resales pretty easy for tain projects that will appeal to and intimate scenes where her charac- what happens, punch them in the face anyone who pre–bought their the baby boomers but all the ters can just groove together. and run away. unit that is nearing comple- new ones are geared to the first (R.S.) (N.W.) tion since there will be a good time buyer. Buy the perfect amount of profit just for unit today and even if you 21 BRIDGES MARRIAGE STORY pre–buying a unit. decide to stay in your home ###$$ Certain areas are showing while renting the unit you will ##### (Directed by Brian Kirk, runs 99) 21 (Directed by Noah Baumbach, runs good growth in and around be “doubling” your invest- Bridges is a cat-and-mouse action 136) Marriage Story stars Adam Driver Hamilton such as Burlington, ments in both properties. Later thriller that would collapse if you slow and Scarlett Johansson as Charlie and Stoney Creek and Grimsby. in life you can either move in down and think too hard about it. The Nicole, a dissolving couple whose An average home in or just sell the condo for a tidy movie about an NYPD detective attempt at an amicable separation Burlington came in at profit. V (Chadwick Boseman) shutting down becomes quietly, horrifically disas- $787,957 for the highest aver- by Darrin DeRoches Manhattan to trap a pair of cop killers trous. There may or may not be an age sales. Hamilton Central (Taylor Kitsch and Stephan James) autobiographical angle - Charlie is a area had the lowest average Darrin DeRoches is a tends to stretch beyond plausibility, respected New York theatre director sales at $401,147 which in my local real estate and mort- and there are some gaps in logic too and Nicole is both a film actor and the book is still a pretty big num- gage broker. He can be wide to bridge. Thankfully, the movie daughter of a TV star, just like ber. These numbers show that reached to answer ques- rarely takes a breath. 21 Bridges is Baumbach's former partner Jennifer the market is strong but with tions, comments or stories propulsive and entertaining, aspiring This space can be yours Jason Leigh - but these characters are low listings it makes it a strong about real estate experi- for the clockwork thrills of F. Gary for only $36.00 + hst! their own people, with a young son sellers market. 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But he and Nicole endure as they figure out balances that with leading-action-star who they are to each other, and chops: the man runs like hell and Baumbach captures the tiny, personal knows how to stunt behind a weapon. horror of understanding that someone He pairs great with Boseman, the lat- you currently loathe will never fully ter putting a Denzel bounce in his step leave your life. This is one of the best as he takes charge in every scene. movies of the year, and it's a damn (R.S.)
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Sagittarian actress and activist Jane Fonda. This description may not always be applicable to you, but I GEMINI (May 21–June 20): I’ve got some bor- think it should be during the coming weeks. You’re iderline sentimental poetry to offer you in this primed to thrive on a robust commitment to horoscope. It may be too mushy for a mentally crisp self–transformation. As you proceed in your holy task, person like you. You may worry that I’ve fallen under keep in mind this other advice from Fonda. 1. “One the sway of sappy versions of love rather than the snap- part of wisdom is knowing what you don’t need any- py versions I usually favour. But there is a method in more and letting it go.” 2. “It is never too late to mas- my madness: I suspect you need an emotionally sugges- ter your weaknesses.” 3. “If you allow yourself, you can tive nudge to fully activate your urge to merge; you become stronger in the very places that you’ve been require a jolt of sweetness to inspire you to go in quest broken.” 4. “The challenge is not to be perfect. It’s to of the love mojo that’s potentially available to you in be whole.” P.S. And what does it mean to be whole? Be abundance. So please allow your heart to be moved by respectful toward all your multiple facets, and welcome the following passage from poet Rabindranath Tagore: them into the conversation you have about how to “My soul is alight with your infinitude of stars. Your live. world has broken upon me like a flood. The flowers of your garden blossom in my body.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19): You can’t gescape your past completely. You can’t loosen its CANCER (June 21–July 22): Try saying this, and hold on you so thoroughly that it will forever allow you jnotice how it feels: “For the next 17 days, I will to move with limitless freedom into the future. But you make ingenious efforts to interpret my problems as definitely have the power to release yourself from at interesting opportunities that offer me the chance to least a part of your past’s grip. And the coming weeks liberate myself from my suffering and transform myself will be an excellent time to do just that: to pay off a into the person I aspire to become.” Now speak the fol- portion of your karmic debt and shed worn–out emo- lowing words and see what thoughts and sensations get tional baggage. triggered: “For the next 17 days, I will have fun imag- ining that my so–called flaws are signs of potential AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18): Aquarian play- strengths and talents that I have not yet developed.” ewright August Strindberg didn’t have much interest in people who “regurgitate what they have LEO (July 23–Aug. 22): An interviewer asked learned from books.” He was bored by stories that have ADULT MASSAGE COMPANIONS COMPANIONS ksinger–songwriter Leonard Cohen if he needed been told over and over again; was impatient with to feel bothered and agitated in order to stimulate his propaganda disguised as information and by sentimen- sexymaturebustysasha creativity. 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