Arts + Culture

As McMaster University's campus station celebrates its 45th anniversary, Jamie Tennant looks back on the trials, tribulations and, yes, triumphs of bringing community radio to life, and to the community. This year, CFMU celebrates its 45th anniversary on the FM airwaves. On Jan. 13, 1978, at…

There are plenty of arts-related events in the city to chase away those winter blues and get you out and about this January and February. Here are but six to get you started! Classical Beatlemania Get a little help from your friends at…

Awards for fiction, non-fiction and poetry handed out by the Hamilton Arts Council. Three Hamilton authors have new accolades after winning at the 29th annual Hamilton Literary Awards, handed out Dec. 12. Former Hamilton Spectator reporter Denise Davy won both the non-fiction category and the Kerry Schooley Book…

The Hamilton Children’s Choir has a long history, an international reputation and is now embarking on a new future of song. It’s rehearsal night and the first chorister arrives early, clad in running shoes, her black hair clipped back. “I’m Ella,” she announces. She walks over…

With so many titles to choose from, picking the perfect gift for the book lover on your list isn’t always easy. This holiday season, narrow down your choices by supporting a Hamilton author or publisher. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of talent right here in our own backyard. …

Bill Dillon, who has played guitar with some of the biggest names around, knows first hand that music can save your life. You probably don’t know the name Bill Dillon but you know the sound of his guitar.  You’ve heard “Showdown at Big Sky” by Robbie Robertson? Dillon.