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THINGS TO DO IN HAMILTON, BURLINGTON
We are spoiled for things to see and do in #HamOnt and #BurlOn. HAMILTON CITY Magazine helps you keep up with it all. Think of us as your plugged-in friend who knows all the cool stuff happening around town! Get out and enjoy – and tell them HCM sent you!
Hounds of Hamilton
We need a big dose of dogs these days so HAMILTON CITY Magazine's new feature celebrates the city's canines. Send in your dogs (and cats)! Is there any better escape from the relentless news cycle, doom scrolling and polarizing politics, and any simpler way to…
The Hamilton Biosphere Park: A new eco-destination
There is an internationally recognized ecological gem running right through the middle of our city. It’s time to recognize the fabulous opportunity before us to celebrate and protect the Niagara Escarpment. “This is amazing!” “The views are incredible.” “It’s so close to neighbourhoods.” “I never knew Hamilton…
The art of Revival
Jerrold and Marta Hewson aim to make their newly opened art store, café, photography studio and event space on Cannon Street East near Ottawa a hub for ‘creative disruptors.’ It might be hard to immediately see the silver lining in being struck by a car while crossing…
Reason for the season: Where you can help those in need during the holidays
There are many worthy local organizations dedicated to ensuring every child, adult and senior can experience some joy and hope this season. Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2 is the perfect opportunity to donate. It’s that time of year again, when our hearts are full with the magic…
A bold new era for Hamilton’s downtown
TD Coliseum offers a world-class experience for artists and fans in a reimagined, music-first venue that no longer feels like an arena. The only thing left is for Sir Paul McCartney to take the stage and officially kick off the next chapter of Hamilton’s downtown concert venue and…
Considering Matthew Shepard explores shocking murder, but finds peace and hope, too
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…
146-year-old feminist tale a treat for theatre-goers
A production of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House in historic performance space is a collaboration between Rook’s Theatre and Same Boat Theatre. Premiering in 1879, Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House is a three-act Norwegian play about anxious and unsatisfied housewife Nora and her relationship to her paternalistic husband…
Hamilton represents at birthday bash for Neil Young
The legendary singer-songwriter has turned 80 and a tribute show at Massey Hall last week brought out plenty of musicians with deep local connections. All photos by Bob Hatcher A roster of Canadian musicians turned out for NY80: A Celebration of Neil Young and his Music on the…
