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REVIEW: Dundas Little Theatre stages fresh take on Shakespeare

Eighties-inspired Much Ado About Nothing shifts comedy to a corporate setting, led by a talented and diverse cast and imaginative set and costumes. For another two weekends, Dundas Little Theatre is presenting one of William Shakespeare’s comedies, Much Ado About Nothing, in a truly inclusive production with a…
Arts + Culture

Showing love for The Westdale

Arts venue in west Hamilton is celebrating 90 years and kicking off a capital campaign to eliminate its $1.7-million debt with an anniversary gala on Valentine's Day. A 90th anniversary gala for The Westdale will be both a celebration of the past and a call to action for…
Arts + Culture

Colin Mochrie joins master hypnotist for improv show

Whose Line Is it Anyway? star joins hypnotized audience members in Hyprov, coming to Hamilton’s McIntyre Performing Arts Centre on Feb. 5. The show that combines hypnosis with improvisation is like performing a highwire act each night, says renowned comedian Colin Mochrie. He and master hypnotist Asad Mecci…
Food + Drink

ON THE MENU: WHAT’S OPENED AND CLOSED ON THE LOCAL RESTAURANT SCENE

Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in January. Launched  Afro Fusion Resto (337 James St. N., Hamilton)Dine in or take out from the newly opened Afro Fusion Resto, which showcases rich natural flavours of West Africa.
Arts + Culture

David Robertson says sharing mental health struggles was first step to healing

Hamilton gritLIT event is among first stops for the author after release of All the Little Monsters: How I Learned to Live with Anxiety. Prolific author David Robertson says he was skilled at hiding his bouts of depression and his battles with anxiety. He had a breakdown…

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In memory of Jonny

The Jonathan Brown Foundation is hosting a gala Nov. 9 to raise $250,000 for a teen room at the future children’s hospice now under construction in Dundas. Claudia and Allan Brown are transforming their profound grief into action that will help other teens and families who are facing…
Arts + Culture

Celebrating Valerie Tryon at 90

Renowned concert pianist will perform a recital and share stories of her life and career at a concert hosted by the McMaster University Library and Archive on Oct. 17. Valerie Tryon’s sight may be diminishing, but the internationally acclaimed classical concert pianist doesn’t need sheet music. She has…
City Life

CITY VIEW: Finding new purpose

After a 41-year career and 15 years at the helm of the Hamilton Community Foundation, Terry Cooke is retiring. Public service runs deep throughout Terry Cooke’s life. His father was a superintendent of education in the public school board, his grandfather ran the HSR for years and…
City Life

What’s happening at Hamilton’s downtown arena?

Oak View Group offers look at construction well underway at the Bay and York venue. They say the $280-million project is on time and on budget. It may not be visible from the street, but work is well underway on the transformation of Hamilton’s downtown arena. Leaders with…
Arts + Culture

Mid-September brings a bonanza of theatre options in the Hamilton area

From veteran theatres to up-and-comers, this weekend kicks off the new stage season offering productions, as well as theatre events. Our theatre writer Allison M. Jones offers a rundown of your options. This Friday begins a busy few weeks of the new theatre season as several new productions…
Arts + Culture

Guitarist brings his Champagne style to local stages

Guitarist, songwriter and producer Champagne James Robertson is a newcomer to Hamilton and  one of the city’s busiest musicians. When Champagne James Robertson relocated to Hamilton from Toronto just over a year ago, this city’s music community instantly got stronger. He is a triple threat, as a guitarslinger…
Arts + Culture

Check out your can’t miss Supercrawl guide

Hamilton’s massive festival and its three stages presents a huge challenge for music fans: how to cover all that ground? That’s where HCM music writer Kerry Doole comes in, bringing us a rundown of all the talent on display over three days this weekend, along with his recommendations…
Arts + Culture

Hamilton comedian Justin Shaw brings PEI ‘tall tale’ back for one night

The 70 Mile Yard Sale, a funny, heartfelt solo show about family and Canada’s smallest province, returns after its debut at the Hamilton Fringe Festival two years ago. For one night only this weekend, comedian Justin Shaw is bringing his solo show The 70 Mile Yard Sale back…