The season opener at Theatre Aquarius offers an inspiring tale of ordinary women who challenged power and authority, fighting for themselves, their families, and each other in a five-month labour strike that changed workplaces in Ontario. It runs until Oct. 18. Rights and privileges are won…
The 21-year-old film event features 100 shorts, documentaries and features, from established and new filmmakers, shown over 10 days. Here we talk with festival director Nathan Fleet and Hamilton filmmakers Rita Chiarelli, Liv Ellis, Maddy Foley, and Jeff Robinson. The Hamilton Film Festival works every year to…
James Bryan has had a long and varied career as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, mentor, and concert producer who has worked with huge names in music in a variety of genres, and fronted two successful Canadian bands. His animated pop duo Prozzak will play FirstOntario Concert…
The Hamilton Arts Council, Hamilton Phil, and HAMILTON CITY Magazine have teamed up to produce a four-question survey of mayoral and ward candidates vying for seats at City council in the Oct. 26 municipal election. Read on to for the candidates' thoughts about arts and culture in Hamilton.
Theatre Burlington’s slick and thrilling production of Vern Thiessen’s riveting play is a triumph not to be missed. As edge-of-your-seat theatre goes, it’s hard to top Vern Thiessen’s Icemen. It’s a story of crime and consequences where the line between justice and guilt are blurred the deeper you…
Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in September. Launched & opening soon Bagel N’ Brew Crew (318 James St. N., Hamilton) This Sault Ste. Marie bagel bakery opened a location on James North in time for…
Sam Allen is devoted to the chocolate dip from the popular North End shop that serves up classic donuts. Will he find something he loves as much? He and his dad spent their summer sampling sweet fried treats in Hamilton and Burlington. Read on to find out the…
The compact and charming Westdale Village Dining District offers more than 30 food establishments offering everything from classic Italian to sushi to Persian fare catering to McMaster students, hospital staff, theatre-goers, and neighbourhood residents. In the last century, there was a chapter in my life when I rode…
Many years ago, Jamie Waldron tried hard not to be a butcher. But something kept drawing him back. Now, he’s authored a book, hosted workshops, built a reputation as a leader in the nose-to-tail movement, and opened a Barton Street butcher shop that rejects industrialized meat production in…
Depression Cooking by Sonali Menezes is part comic, recipe book, and memoir and is a ‘warm, generous, and illustrated guide to nurturing yourself when life – and the world – is too much.’ Depression Cooking: Feeding Yourself When It All Feels Too HardBy Sonali Menezes In…
Dylan Hudecki is a Canadian indie-rock vet having played in many different bands, including By Divine Right, Cowlick, Slow Beach and The Dill. He’s a proud Hamiltonian who covers local album releases for HAMILTON CITY Magazine. Brandon Agnew – Night Shadows Volume 1 Brandon Agnew is a roots…
