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Affordable housing for artists part of bold expansion plan for Art Gallery of Hamilton

By Meredith MacLeod
Downtown institution’s preliminary plan calls for a new entrance and plaza on Main Street, a two-storey gallery dedicated to Hamilton’s history, and much more space for displaying the gallery’s collection. An ambitious plan to transform the Art Gallery of Hamilton over the next decade is entering phase one…
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PREVIEW: Warm up in this frigid mid-winter with local theatre

By Allison M. Jones
Bonnie & Clyde, Alice in Wonderland JR., and Hansel & Gretel: A Pantomime are colourful, action-packed stories on Hamilton stages this weekend. In and around Hamilton this weekend, there are several productions being staged that feature larger casts, colourful and recognizable characters, and action-packed, memorable stories. While…
Arts + Culture

Three JUNO nominations for Hamilton artists

By HCM
Josh Ross, Counterparts and Daniel Lanois are up for awards at the March 29 awards ceremony in Hamilton. Justin Bieber, Tate McRae lead the pack with six nominations each. While Justin Bieber and Tate McRae racked up a career-high six nominations and The Weeknd and breakout country star…
Arts + Culture

REVIEW: You’ve not seen anything like BOOM X

By Meredith MacLeod
Now playing at Theatre Aquarius, Rick Miller’s one-man show is a whirlwind, but thoughtful, ride through Gen X’s defining 25 years. I have absolutely never before seen anything like BOOM X, the one-man show written, directed and performed by Rick Miller now on stage at Theatre Aquarius.  In…
City Life

Hounds of Hamilton

By HCM
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…
Arts + Culture

Hamilton music makers you should know

By HCM
This city is a musical powerhouse. Here are a few local standouts sharing what they love about the place they call home. Killotine Photo: Rae Chatten Who: Metal band, represented Canada at Wacken Open Air 2025. Members: Matt Fraser (vocals and rhythm guitar), Jesse Luciani (lead guitar), James…
Arts + Culture

IN PHOTOS: ROAD TO THE JUNOS 2026

By HCM
Arts + Culture

Don Giovanni is Mozart at the top of his game

By James Kahane
Arts + Culture

Read about the writers: A Q&A with the winners of the Hamilton Literary Awards

By Jessica Rose
City Life

The Hamilton Children’s Museum is back in play

By Meredith MacLeod

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Arts + Culture

A bold new era for Hamilton’s downtown

By Meredith MacLeod
TD Coliseum offers a world-class experience for artists and fans in a reimagined, music-first venue that no longer feels like an arena. What has changed inside and what will it mean for the city? The media tours are done. The ceremonial ribbon has been cut. And…
Arts + Culture

REVIEW: Frozen is heartwarming and magical

By Meredith MacLeod
You’ll laugh, you’ll cheer and you’ll be transported as Theatre Aquarius's production brilliantly brings animated Disney classic to the stage. Frozen, The Broadway Musical at Theatre Aquarius is pure magic. That is true in both the literal and the figurative senses. If you’ve ever wanted to escape…
Arts + Culture

REVIEW: Avenue Q gets an A

By Sarah Jessica Rintjema
Though the script of this adults-only puppet-based parody may need some updating, this sold-out Hamilton Theatre Inc. production is high quality. Avenue Q is a crude musical-comedy Sesame Street parody about a puppet facing an existential crisis after graduating from college. After winning Best Musical, Book and…
Arts + Culture

Joni Mitchell, Nelly Furtado to be honoured at 2026 JUNO Awards

By Meredith MacLeod
Hometown rockers Arkells will perform when Hamilton hosts Canada’s national music awards in March. The stars are beginning to align for Hamilton’s turn to host the 2026 JUNO Awards.  Hamilton legends Arkells will perform, pop superstar Nelly Furtado will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame,…
Made in Hamilton

Sam Mercanti: A lasting legacy

By HCM
Hamilton entrepreneur has shared his life’s journey in RISEN, which is now both a book and an award-winning documentary. Sam Mercanti’s life as a man of faith, a man of business, and a man of philanthropy was documented in a book two years ago. It’s now an award-winning…
Food + Drink

Ottawa Street: Fabricating fun with food

By Diane Galambos
Crown Point street has long been a thriving economic hub in Hamilton. Known for textiles, furniture and antiques, the corridor is now home to eateries that combine food with fun and friendship.  Once upon a time, the eastern boundary of Hamilton was Sherman Avenue. In 1909, Barton…
Arts + Culture

52 Things to Do in Hamilton

By Jessica Rose
In The Insiders Guide to Fun in the Hammer, local writer Jason Allen shares a weekly activity for those looking to explore their hometown. When Jason Allen first moved to Hamilton nearly 20 years ago, he fell in love with the city, exploring its trails, waterways, and…
Arts + Culture

REVIEW: Energy and silliness of Spamalot is invigorating

By Allison M. Jones
Theatre Ancaster’s production of Monty Python classic features the work of talented cast, creative and production teams. Prepare to be lifted out of the November doldrums. If the dwindling sunlight of November has you feeling flattened, Theatre Ancaster’s production of Monty Python’s Spamalot will do much to lift…
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