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Hamilton honours Black city builders during Black History Month

City residents Ona Allen and Dr. Anthony McFarlane are now among 21 honourees in We Are Hamilton – Black History Remembered and HSR recognizes the contributions of multi-faceted artist Queen Cee with a bus wrap by stylo starr. Hamilton’s Black History Month celebrations include an HSR bus…
Arts + Culture

Match made in heaven: Dwayne Gretzky and the HPO

Popular cover band and Hamilton’s orchestra are teaming up on a Valentine’s Day show. But don’t ask what love songs they will playing … it’s a secret. Canada’s greatest party band and Hamilton’s classical orchestra are partnering on a unique Valentine’s Day concert. The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra approached…
Arts + Culture

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

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…
Arts + Culture

Home, I’m Darling is a quirky look at nostalgia

This ensemble piece at Dundas Little Theatre effectively explores one couple’s blissful view of the 1950s – a time and place that might never have been. Making a tonal shift from its last production, the tense and consuming Death of a Salesman, Dundas Little Theatre’s mid-winter offering is…
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 Fuel Grill (28 Barton St. E., Hamilton) A new fast casual restaurant has opened in the Barton and James North area, serving smash burgers, sandwiches and milkshakes. The recent grand opening…
Arts + Culture

Frost Bites festival will warm up two winter weekends

Hamilton Theatre Festival Company’s 10-year-old event will feature two weekends of theatre, family activities, workshops and markets. Frost Bites runs Feb. 27 to March 1 and March 6 to 8. It’s been 10 years since Frost Bites first warmed up the dead of winter in…
Arts + Culture

Three JUNO nominations for Hamilton artists

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

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

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…

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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 November. Launched Balaji Ghughra (600 Concession St., Hamilton) Taking over the storefront that was recently vacated by Delight Corner, Balaji Ghughra is serving up vegetarian snacks and sandwiches from Rajkot, a city in…
Arts + Culture

Messiah: An HPO holiday tradition in the making

You can sing along or just enjoy the music when the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bach Elgar Choir collaborate for the fourth time on Handel’s beloved oratorio. Handel’s Messiah is one of the best and most beloved classical works of all time and has become a…
Arts + Culture

REVIEW: Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein a slapstick delight

Drury Lane production combines terrific set design, costuming, and choreography with a cast and crew who work as a well-oiled machine. Extending the spooky season until the end of the month is Burlington’s Drury Lane with its top-notch production of the zany Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. Drury Lane…
Food + Drink

Party time treats

We are rolling into the season for holiday potlucks, and with that comes the pressure — and the pleasure — of figuring out what to take. If you don’t have the talent or the time to whip something up yourself, here are some fantastic options from local businesses…
Arts + Culture

Margaret Atwood entertains Hamilton crowd with stories and wit

Handmaid’s Tale author, who released a memoir this month, was the guest of honour at a fundraiser to raise money for Interval House of Hamilton. There may have been 1,500 people in attendance, but An Evening With Margaret Atwood was an intimate night filled with strength and hope. …
Arts + Culture

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. 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

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

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…