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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…
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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…
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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.
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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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Art, sex, and artificial intelligence

AI is a powerful tool shaping intimacy and creativity in Hamilton but we must ensure we are careful about the intentions behind its use. Editor's note: This is the first of regular contributions from Maria Orrego, a Hamilton-based registered psychotherapist & sex therapist. Hamilton is a city…
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…
City Life

Gardeners rejoice! Seedy Saturday is around the corner

14th annual event on Feb. 1 will bring together vendors, speakers, seminar leaders, and plant, insect and wildlife-lovers of all ages and skill levels for Hamilton’s go-to gardening event. Years ago, my family bundled up in the February cold to head to a community centre near the old…
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…
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Hamilton Literary Awards reward standout books and storytelling

The 31st annual ceremony, now co-hosted by the Hamilton Arts Council and the gritLIT Readers and Writers Festival, will happen Dec. 12 at the Central Library. Editor's note: This story has been updated to include the winners in each category. Over 30 years of stories is something Hamilton…
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 December. Launched & opening soon Abu Laban Sweets (1095 Fennell Ave. E., Hamilton) Very recently opened inside Salti’s Medina, Abu Laban Sweets bakes a variety of Middle Eastern pastries and desserts and is…
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Talented Hamilton family pays tribute to an extraordinary life

The Nine Lives of Ross Fordham at Theatre Aquarius tells the story of grandfather and great-grandfather who escaped death nine times. Hamilton actor TJ McGibbon is best known for her work on film and TV but the 19-year-old is returning to the stage at Theatre Aquarius in a…
City Life

Gallery: Dickens of a Christmas in Dundas

Valley Town showed off its festive spirit and its small-town charm over four weekends this holiday season, hosting by the Dundas BIA. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO OPEN SLIDE SHOW…