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Arts + Culture

Considering Matthew Shepard explores shocking murder, but finds peace and hope, too

By Abigail Richardson-Schulte Nov 17, 2025

Oratorio being performed by HPO and the Elora Singers on Nov. 26 brings together elements of musical theatre but also includes elements of jazz and blues, gospel, country and opera. A terrible thing happened in Wyoming in October 1998. A university student left a bar with a…

Arts + Culture

HPO travels to worlds of famous composers

By Abigail Richardson-Schulte Oct 31, 2025

Light Emerges on Nov. 8 features great melodies of Verdi, Elgar, Kilar, and Mendelssohn with guest conductor Nil Venditti. Editor’s note: HAMILTON CITY Magazine is thrilled to embark on a partnership with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra that will feature each show of the concert season. Take an orchestral…