News & Brews
News & Brews
Happy New Year!
TWISTED TREES: Display at Blue Chair until March 2025
Renee Henthorne is a local artist who is a huge advocate for reuse. The idea for twisted trees came from leftover wire from her garage build. Now she’s recycling wire from stoves and extension cords. All items that go into the trees, from wire and beads to rocks and wood (even the labels), are recycled. She sources from individuals clearing out items rather than new if at all possible. Commissions available upon request.
PJ Perry and his Quartet will be performing January 15 & 22
Opera Pub is January 29th & February 19th
Lionel Rault and Friends will be on stage January 10th & February 6th at 7 pm
Jan 17th - A double bill: Keiran Martin Murphy (Stars of the Irrelevant Show) & Jan Randall with Greg Smith and guests.
Keiran Martin Murphy is classically trained, spending decades in the Musical Theatre. He was a regular on CBC's Irrelevant Show writing and performing. He is an accomplished songwriter with three solo albums. We are excited to welcome him to our stage!
Jan 18th - Thirst 'n Howl is back but sold out
Jan 23rd - closed for a private function.
Jan 24th Ruby MacMillan and her sister Mila will be on stage Friday Jan 24th. Ruby a previous student of Terry McDade has travelled with her harp internationally and has played at the blue chair on several occasions. This will be the first time both are on our stage.
Jan 25th - Closed for Private Function
Terry McDade will be on stage with his harpe January 31st - his song list is amazing from Santana to Taylor Swift! Show starts at 7 pm
February 1st is Shady Mavis a Folk Roots Bluegrass Trio featuring John Whittington, Don Gammie and Elaine Somerfield.
Feb 8 has Von Bieker and his Small-Tones taking the stage at 7pm. Playing everything from folk, indie, pop, & alt-country there is something for everyone!
We appreciate the support over the last year for both the resaurant and live music.
Operating Hours:
Mon - 8 am - 2:30 pm
Tue - 8 am - 8 pm
Wed - Fri - 8 am - 10 pm
Sat - 9 am - 10 pm
Sun - 9 am - 2:30 pm
Call us for takeout with 10% off
We appreciate your business.
Our new menu started February ! We have new shareables and a new summer salad for our spring menu.
We have a weekly dinner special on Friday and Saturday Nights. Our pies are home made and change weekly with a crust that melts in your mouth!
We have always been and continue to be family friendly. Our children’s menu includes breakfast and combo meals that have been recommended first hand! Please let us know if you have favorites that you would like to see on the menu.
We offer gluten and vegan friendly options, ask your server.
Keeping up the Bar
Live Music
Blue Chair has been one of Canada's premiere live-music venues for over 18 years. When we have shows with covers, we will add the charge to your tab. Please make a reservation as we do fill up quickly.
Parties of 4 or more will be asked for a table deposit of $50 and parties of 10 or more is $100 when attending our shows. This will be deducted from your tab on the evening of the show. This is not part of the cover but a deposit to hold the table.
Cancellation Policy: 24 hours notice prior to the start of the show for a full refund of the deposit.
We have limited seating and request all reservations call for any adjustments to your party. The advanced notice is to help us accomodate your booking and allow us time to sell any extra tickets.
All Friday, & Saturday Night Shows have a cover per person and some Thursday shows. Our brunches are by donation.
Current Art Exhibition
Maya Stephens: @classichorrormovie/Maya’s sociology undergraduate has massively influenced her pieces and their themes, often conveying notions of societal expectations and norms, especially those relating to femininity, gender, conformity, and sexuality. While she has been playing with art in all mediums for over a decade, in 2024 Maya found herself collaging more than anything, bringing to life pieces that were very influential in solidifying her style. These pieces relate to sex, pleasure, hedonism, femininity, power, and gendered expectations.
Inspired by the past, Maya often sources from vintage communication ads, playboys, national geographics, film stills, and life magazines. The use of such influential pieces of popular media is purposeful beyond the images selected. These images, while small are abundant in meaning. We are what we consume, the medium is the message, and the apple does not fall far from the tree.
Beyond collaging, Maya enjoys playing with acrylic, bright colours, cartoon nostalgia & exaggerated features. Outside of art, Maya continually prioritizes love, passion, creativity & play.
Maya (@classichorrormovie)
Classichorrorstory21@gmail.com
