Hamilton House December 2013 Programme by Matt Deegan

dec 2013

art, dance, music, events, therapies, workshops

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Welcome

s the days get shorter and the temperature plummets the season to be jolly is upon us…

Pop-Up Shop

Running throughout December, Coexists very own Winter Pop-up Shop will be here to warm your cockles. Exploding into the Public Gallery space from behind the studio doors, the designers, makers and artists of Hamilton House come together for their own ‘In-House’ Pop-up Shop to present a unique and intriguing Yuletide collection of wares, with a gift for everyone. (See ‘What’s On This Month’ listings for more info).

fashion show Also a must see event: The Hamilton House Fashion Show, a feast of designers and artists showcasing their work at the creative hub of Stokes Croft. Last year’s fashion show was such a success that we decided Get your to have a two night show this year! Fashio

n show tick ets from the Hamil ton House reception .

Artist Of The Month

Alexia Tucker is a freelance illustrator who moved to Bristol after studying Illustration at Falmouth.

Her life-like creatures and characterful buildings combine delicate line drawing with wit and humour, and her vibrant colourful work has been commissioned by clients such as Hay Literature festival, the Telegraph and various arts venues and festivals around the South West. Quote of the month... “I once wanted to become an atheist, but I gave up - they have no holidays”. Henny Youngman

Contact Coexist support workspaces for over 200 creative practitioners, artists, designers, social enterprises and small businesses. We also provide community space for people to create, interact, learn, move and play. If you’re interested in volunteering and contributing to the overall development of Coexist, email: reception@coexistuk.org to organise an interview.

Surf hamiltonhouse.org Call for info on 0117 924 9599 Email info@coexistuk.org Visit Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QY

(reception is open 9-9pm Mon to Fri & 9-5pm on Sat)

Join us on Facebook and Twitter @ CoexistCIC

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The Coexist Community Kitchen The Coexist Community kitchen can be hired for all sorts of food adventures and educational workshops... please contact us at: food@coexistuk.org to find out hire rates and availability.

How To Make Mulled Wine

These days, we associate drinking with partying and hangovers, but so many alcoholic drinks have their history steeped in medicinal values that we still hold on to in some senses. The great digestive properties of aniseed and liquorice can be seen in the tradition of these flavoured aperitifs before meals, getting our digestive fluids going before we begin to eat. Same with the history of the warming drink so many of us will be enjoying this season; mulled wine.

make this Recipe

Take of Cinnamon two ounces, Ginger an ounce, Cloves and Nutmegs of each two drams, of white Pepper half a dram, of Cardamums two drams: of Musk Mallow seed, three ounces. Let these be bruised, and put into a bag and hanged in six gallons of Wine. Note that you must put a weight in the bag to make it sink. From John French The Art of Distillation (London: 1653)

Courses & classes coming in 2014

(Run by our wonderful team of tutors who have just been through training with The Community Chef team).

Make your own Middle Eastern feasts: A mixture of mezzes to make your mouth water. Concocting Chocolate Dreams: Can you perfect the infamous chocolate brownie? Mexican Madness: Whip up an array of delicious Mexican tastes. Lunch Box Time: How to make food that tastes at its best the following day. North Indian vegan and vegetarian: Create all your spice pastes from scratch! Nose to Tail: Learn how to reduce waste by using offal delectably and creatively. To hire the space contact bookings@coexistuk.org To book a class or find out more about upcoming events & volunteer opportunities contact food@coexistuk.org

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The Bristol Bike Project The Bristol Bike Project is Bristol’s most comprehensive community bike project. We offer a full range of services to the public and all proceeds go towards our community programmes that repair and relocate unwanted bicycles.

The Canteen

DONATE YOUR UNWANTED BICYCLE! Have you got a bike collecting dust in your shed? Then why not bring it along to the project where we will find it a good home?

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It’s the perfect session for people to get to grips with how a bicycle works and our friendly mechanics will be on hand to offer you guidance and advice. If you would like to volunteer with us but feel you need some basic skills, this is a great place to start. We have plenty of volunteering opportunities throughout the week, check the website for more details.

thebristolbikeproject@gmail.com

ome and help us strip down and disassemble the bicycles that are donated to us beyond repair. We will keep all of the parts that can be reused to build and fix up other bikes.

Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, BS1 3QY

Bike strip sundays are back!

Alternate Sundays 5pm-7.30pm, starting 17th November

WWW.THEBRISTOLBIKEPROJECT.ORG The Bristol Bike Project is a registered Community Interest Company 07579755

Volunteer

Servicing and repairs

10% off repairs

buy a bike

rent a bike

if you spend £60 or more Bring this voucher with you to the Bristol Bike Project between 9am-5.30pm Mon - Fri to claim 10% off all repairs when you spend £60 or more. (voucher valid until 31st Dec 2013)

THE FINEST

LIVE MUSIC F ROM AROUND THE GLOBE EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK ...

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0-23:30 FRI-S AT BANDS & DJ S SUN LIVE MU SIC FROM 16:0 FROM 9:30-01:00 0-18:00

TO BOOK A TABLE CALL: 01179232017 OR EMAIL: BOOKINGS@CANTEENBRISTOL.CO.UK www.canteenbristol.co.uk

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December Music @ The CanTeen FREE ENTRY - BUT PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE MUSIC BUCKET!

LIVE MUSIC MON-THURS 9:30 -11:30PM | FRI & SAT BANDS & DJS FROM 9:30-1:00AM | SUN LIVE MUSIC 4:00-6:00PM

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James Ladd - There’s an earthy grounding to the way that James Ladd delivers his acoustic Mon 16 soul-funk songs that gives them a timeless sound, reflecting echoes of country blues, contemporary R’n’B and old-time swampy stuff.

Quirkish Delights + B-Sides - A small band with big ideas and a world of inspiration, weird (and catchy) global pop music that’ll charm your socks off.

Emily Wright & The Royals - Her top trio of musicians makes a classy setting for the excellent Emily Wright’s smoothly louche vocal evocation of swing music of the 30s and 40s.

Good Biscuits - Hey, here’s a thing! The wonderfully wayward singer/guitarist/banjoista Leonie Evans turns out to be a classic belter of the blues and swinger of the jazz and crooner’n’plucker Ben Sayer is too! So here they are, dusting their brooms with Memphis Minnie and her ilk, and generally making whoopee for your general delectation.

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Rostrum Balkanova - Circus music man supreme Pete Swaffer-Reynolds wafts us all to the reckless pleasures of an abandoned big top on the edge of reality.

Bristol Afrobeat Project - What it says on the can: they come from Bristol - all

ten of ‘em - and they play the kind of pile-driving West African funk that Fela Kuti and his drumming legend Tony Allen pioneered in the 70s. They’re pretty good at it, too. Any more questions?

Baila La Cumbia + Belafonte - Catching the rich and spicy mix of music from the Carib-

bean coast of South America, Baila la Cumbia’s mix of salsa, ska and (of course) cumber is a non-step sequence of infectious rhythms and chirpy good-time dance tunes with all the energy and intricacy of a 9-piece band.

Wormfood presents MC Xander + Bobby Gandolf - Gob-smacking, jaw-drop-

ping … just two of the countless skills employed by beat-boxing loop-fiend MC Xander as he builds stinking high production hip-hop numbers from scratch (and we’re not talking decks, there!). ‘Check the bass, check the middle, check the treble’ he challenges and, yes, it’s all there, to maximum gob-smacking, jaw-dropping effect.

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this modern jazz trio lets him show that.

The International Jazz Disaster - Fast-paced and rootsy renditions of good-humoured Mon 30

Thur 12 classics from jazz’s sleazy origins as the all-night dance party music of New Orleans whorehouses.

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Cut A Shine + Type Sun - You can never be sure who’s in this London-based anarchic

hillbilly barn dancing squad but you can count on them somehow persuading you that you really want to ceilidh. And know what? Turns out you do!

Soul Ingredients + Diss Miss - This powerful gang of seven packs a big band punch thanks to its all-star line-up of seasoned players and the mighty vocals of Pete Coggins.

Moonshot + Mango Park - One of Bristol’s longest established ska outfits with a fine evocation of the classic Studio 1 sound. Combining spirited brass arrangements, authentic vocals and that all-important beat Moonshot can take any party back to Kingston circa ‘64 - and what a place that was. The Good, The Bad & The Funk + B-Sides- Thats ‘Bad’ as in ‘Baaaaaad’ and ‘Funk’ as in ‘What for you sitting down?’ And it’s ‘Good’ as in good - obviously.

house trio and others in exploring classic jazz & latin tunes.

Jon Pratt Trio - While frequently funky, tenor sax player John Pratt’s a jazzer at heart and

Screaming Miss Jackson & The Slap Ya Mamma Big Band - Splendidly shambolic 8-piece jug band including the great Howlin’ Lord and the amazing Boggy on suitcase drums all fronted up by washboard toting April Jackson who will, on occasion, really scream.

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Julia Turner - Finding herself on a street corner in Melbourne pushed Bristol singer- Sat 28 Tues 10 songwriter Julia Turner to take the plunge and busk. Now she’s home again there’s an alWed 11

Paruski - Violin & guitar duo Paruski plunder Celtic and Russian folk sources and, thanks to high energy performance and a heap of stagecraft, whip up a fine frenzy of fun.

Aji Pa Ti + Area Boys - This lot of ‘tropical folksters’ give you contemporary cumbia and salsa, with plenty of instrumental flair and all the percussion uplift you could ask for!

ble of acoustic musicians to join her for an unpredictable voyage into the wider realms of Mon 23 improvisation.

bum’s worth of numbers at her fingertips and she’s happy to be sharing them with you.

Wardrobe Theatre Presents…Oedipuss in Boots - A New Mother Loving Puntomime. - After a sold-out run at Bristol’s Wardrobe Theatre in 2012, Oedipuss In Boots and its all-male cast return with this new mother loving puntomime full of dark, twisted, adult humour, outrageous costumes, hilarious characters and far too much anthropomorphism for its own good. Featuring original music from Kid Car Followed by...Dakhla - Uniquely fabulous (or fabulously unique) acoustic drum & brass outfit that summons the spirit of Balkan wedding bands and New Orleans marching hip-hop with Charlotte Ostafew’s amazing baritone sax swinging funkily throughout.

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Acousticians + B-Sides - Ace violinist and Balkaneer Fiona Barrow selects a choice ensem-

Canteen Jazz Sessions - An open jazz jam session for seasoned players to join the

Sam Green and The Midnight Heist + B-Sides - This ridiculously good lap-steel guitar player rolls out his own contemporary folk songs of freewheeling wisdom interspersed with classic blues.

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Canteen Jazz Sessions - An open jazz jam session for seasoned players to join the house trio and others in exploring classic jazz & latin tunes.

Howlin’ Lord + DJ - The great Howly makes proper hard-bitten country/rock infused with a strangely appropriate Englishness and driven by punchy guitar.

Session One + Alex Scott - It’s funky party time whenever Session One hit the stage with

their repertoire of popular faves from Basement Jaxx to Aretha Franklin.

Emily Teague + B-Sides - Emily Teague’s that rare thing - a folky who’s equally at home in

the bleep-bursting world of electronica. But today it’s likely to be her acoustic side you’ll see.

Leo James - As much a guitarist as a singer/songwriter, Leo James’ original material draws on English and US folk roots, his tunes enhanced with impeccable finger-picking and swooping steel guitar.

New Years Eve Wrong Prom - ft. Transformer + Alex Scott + Area Boys - Dapper disco mavericks and the only British band capable of turning any venue they play into a dream version of The Danceteria in 1979. Get Down & Dressed for the Tacky New Year Bad Taste 80’s Prom complete with Prom King & Queen - Think Breakfast Club meets Pretty in Pink Design by www.danchernett.com

what’s on this month

A timetable of events, workshops & exhibitions within Hamilton House: Gaza Lives On + Mind the Strip 9th Dec, 7-8.25pm

Coexist IN-HOUSE Winter Pop-up Shop 2nd-31st Dec

From farming to building, exporting and journalism, stories that express Gaza’s willingness to live after more than two decades of tight sanctions. Screening as part of Bristol Palestine Film Festival, 2013.

opening times: Mon-Fri 9am – 9pm | Sat 9am – 5pm More info: 0117 9249599 | facebook.com/coexistinhouse

Al Nakba – a film by Rawan Damen 10th Dec, 7-9pm

More info: bristolpff.org.uk

This series explores the history of Palestine from 1799 till today showing the roots of the Palestinian Nakba via presenting rare archive and interviewing first rank Palestinian, Israeli and British historians.

coming up in january... New Year, New Resolutions; make a fresh start to get your art career going! Hamilton House Fashion show 5th & 6th Dec, 7.30-11pm, £5

The Hamilton House show is about designers and artists showcasing their work at the creative hub of Stokes Croft. We have a collection of in-house and local designers participating. Our fashion show is a platform to expose the artistic talents and skills to the public inspiring creative minds and creating business opportunities. entry: £5 with a complimentary drink and free buffet. More info: Butzi 07813834352 | butzis-dream-2-knit@hotmail.co.uk

Esoteric Seminar – Cathar Spirituality Fri 6th Dec, 7-9pm, FREE

Cathars teach that it is possible for man to achieve holiness by becoming phenomenally kind. Heavenly kindness is so powerful and overwhelming that it may transfigure a human being instantly. More info: 07746277614 | Johnholygrail.com

Real World Economics 7-8th Dec, 9-5pm

It’s the end of ‘business as usual’. The time has come to weave together a new social reality in alignment with our values, and to create an economic system that benefits us all. A system fit for the real world. More info: 07906 262301 | inez_aponte@hotmail.com

Peta Lily’s Dark Clown workshop 7-8th Dec, 10-5pm

Lily’s clown work is a great way to expand skills, grow your ability to create and manage laughter and rejuvenate your clown practice. Come, explore the eye opening dark territory between funniness and fear! More info: 07916260433 | laurapocket@sapphirebluedragon.co.uk

hamiltonhouse.org/whats-on

New Creations Coaching works with creatives, ranging from street artists to figurative painters, poets to musicians, when they are at the stage of wanting to develop their practice further. Drop in and see Alex at Coexist, in the Gallery on Thursday 16th January, 12-3.30 and try the ‘Wheel of Creativity’. More info: newcreationscoaching.com | 0117 2305096 Also keep an eye out for coffee mornings for art graduates (more details available in the Jan Hamilton House programme).

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Holistic Massage special offer Treat yourself to two nourishing full body oil massage with one of our dedicated therapists...

call 0117 924 9599 now to book!

*two one hour massages for £50 when booked with the same practitioner. (For first time clients only)

Book one of these wonderful therapists: Cecilia, Lioba, Anwar, Hatty, Sandra, Nealey, Martina, Lara (more information about individual therapists on our website wellbeing.coexistuk.org)

is a collective of complementary therapists in the heart of Stokes Croft. Please ring reception for more information: 0117 924 9599 (or check out our website)

wellbeing.coexistuk.org

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Hatha Yoga 12-1pm learn to meditate effectively 1-2pm english classes 1-3pm Sports/deep tissue Massage 3-6pm yuletide festive choir 5-6.30pm Zumba 6.30-7.30pm counselling 5.30-9.30pm Intermediate African Dance 6.30-8pm holistic massage 6.30-9.30pm Hatha Yoga 7-8.30pm five Rhythms Dance 8-10pm Global Improv. Bellydance 8:15-9:15pm Tribal Fusion Belly Dance 9.30-10.30pm hatha yoga 10am-11am fix-a-bike 10am-5pm Low Cost Healing 12-8pm hatha flow yoga 1-2pm original spinners kids 4.15-5.15pm scaravelli yoga 5-6pm Drumming 6-8pm Beginners Tango 6.30-8pm spanish classes 7.30-9pm Salsa 8-10pm hula hooping 8.15-9.15pm counselling 10-1 / 3-6pm earn-a-bike 10.30 / 2pm Bengali Massage 2-9.30pm Kid’s Capoeira 4.30-5.30pm Bristol health choir 5.45-7.15

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spanish 6-7.30pm Ballates 6-7pm french lessons 6-8pm stokes croft life drawing 6-9pm Massage, Reiki & reflexology 6.30-9.30pm Massage & Aromatherapy 6.30-9.30pm Ballet 7-8pm Contemporary Dance Class 7.30-8.30pm bike kitchen 7.30-10.30pm spanish classes 7.45-9.15pm Capoeira 8.15-10.15pm

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Shiatsu & Holistic Massage acupuncture after school bikes flamenco dance class Five Rhythms Dance

(listings correct at time of print)

cont’d

2-5pm 2-6pm 3.30-6.30pm 6-7pm 8-10pm

sat Nia Dance 12.30-1-30pm P.D.I (plyometric dance intervals)

2-3pm

Sunday club screenprinting

10am-4pm

contact improvisation dance

5.30-8.30pm*

sun balanced view 11.30am-12.30pm

*6th Oct 2-5pm

mon

Bengali Massage 2-5pm bellyfit 5.45-6.45pm acupuncture 3-6pm womens bike night 6-9pm spanish classes (advanced) 6-7.30pm french lessons 6-8pm Beginners African Dance 6.30-8pm reflexology 6.30-9.30pm chakra meditation (every other mon) 7-8pm lgbt fitness class 7-8pm spanish classes 7.30-9pm tai chi / chi kung 8.15-9.15pm Capoeira 8.15–10.15pm

A timetable of the regular classes within Hamilton House:

at www.hamiltonhouse.org/calendar you’ll find the latest up-to-date information including descriptions, prices and contact details - or call our reception at: 0117 924 9599

weekly Workshops, courses & Classes

4.30-5.30

Thursdays

kids capoeira

only £4

ids Capoeira is a great afterschool class for energetic kids; an exciting artform from Brazil, part dance, part martial art, all fun. The classes are aimed at young kids, so they’re very game based, with the games designed to develop different aspects of capoeira – the movement, the rhythm, the music, the singing. We practice capoeira in a safe and respectful environment, focusing on physical confidence, self expression and playfulness. Check out our movie at: dmacuk.org/kids-capoeira DMAC (Dance Music Arts Collective) present a range of classes including African Dance, Drumming, Belly Dance, 5 Rhythms Dance, Capoeira Angola, Yoga, Tango, Ballet & Ballates, Salsa, Zumba, Hip Hop, Pilates, Self-Defense, Meditation, Choir, Nia Dance, Flamenco and more... Each class is run by an experienced teacher who will share their love of dance and movement in a welcoming environment.

dmacuk.org

Space for Hire Hamilton House has a variety of creative, educational, event, exhibition, meeting & studio spaces to hire throughout the year, for more information see below:

Events

A fully equipped events space for theatre productions, music performance and all other inspiring events. Theatre drapes, lighting and PA available on request. To start planning your event email: bookings@coexistuk.org

Offices/Studios Four floors packed with a wide range of affordable studio / office spaces. Prices start from £55 PCM and include electricity & wi-fi. 24/7 access is available. For more info email: space@coexistuk.org

Hotdesking Providing flexible, affordable desk space on a temporary or long-term

basis. A central location, inspiring view and networking opportunities. Space available from £10 per day - rates include wi-fi & tea! Facilities include printer, kitchen & communal mailbox service. For more info email: hotdesking@coexistuk.org

Exhibitions A large and airy exhibition / gallery space with an expansive front terrace.

We welcome fine art, photography, sculpture, groups, charities and installations. Invigilated Mon to Sat. For more info email: exhibitions@coexistuk.org

Meetings From quick meetings to catered conferences Hamilton House can

accommodate all your requirements. Central location, competitive prices and friendly staff. For more info email: bookings@coexistuk.org

Kitchen Fully functioning newly renovated community kitchen available for hire

with 4 induction hobs, 3 fan ovens, a 6 hob gas range with convection oven. Ideal for catering, workshops & training, and start-up businesses. For more info email: bookings@coexistuk.org

Wellbeing Four beautiful purpose built treatment rooms to suit a wide range of therapists. If you’re a practicing therapist looking to rent a room we’d love to hear from you, please contact: wellbeing@coexistuk.org

Dance Studios Two large purpose built professional dance studios with integrated sound system. Studio two also includes floor to ceiling mirrors and a sprung floor. If you’re interested in booking this space email: bookings@coexistuk.org

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