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Arts + Culture

BOOM X takes on 25 years of Gen X at warp speed

By Meredith MacLeod
Rick Miller’s one-man show is a fun revisiting of 1970 to 1995, but also a reminder that generations have been tested before. It runs at Theatre Aquarius from Jan. 21 to Feb. 7. It’s well appreciated that looking at the past helps us understand the present. So, in…
Arts + Culture

Canadian musical theatre spotlight will shine on Hamilton

By Meredith MacLeod
The National Centre for New Musicals at Theatre Aquarius is wrapping up its second year of supporting new productions and hosting a summit to put their work at centre stage. Hamilton will be the epicentre of Canada’s musical theatre world when the National Centre for New Musicals (NCNM)…
Arts + Culture

Comedian Mae Martin to host JUNO Awards in Hamilton

By HCM
Ceremony will recognize Daniel Caesar and Billy Talent, broadcast will feature performance by William Prince, and JUNOfest performers announced, including nine with strong ties to Hamilton. Comedian, actor, singer-songwriter, podcast host, and writer Mae Martin will host the 55th annual JUNO Awards when they come to TD Coliseum in…
Arts + Culture

Rotterdam is a thought-provoking play of identity

By Allison M. Jones
The Players’ Guild of Hamilton’s latest production tackles themes of gender identity, authenticity, and the human need to belong. Christening the new year at The Players’ Guild is the play Rotterdam, a thought-provoking story that begins on a recent New Year’s Eve in the Dutch port city. Alice…
City Life

OPINION: York Boulevard is a grand vision gone wrong

By Bill Curran
Hamilton’s gateway entrance from the west was once to be modelled after great European streets. But instead of being the ‘Champs Elysee of North America,’ the City caved to private interests and what was built is the architectural horror story it is today. There is a nearly 50-year-old…
Arts + Culture

THE PLAYLIST

By Dylan Hudecki
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. COTS – Disturbing Body & Moonlit Building Hamilton has long been fertile…
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…
City Life

The Hamilton Children’s Museum is back in play

By Meredith MacLeod
Arts + Culture

Making music: Miles ahead

By Kerry Doole
Arts + Culture

INTO THE GROOVE

By Dylan Hudecki
Arts + Culture

HAMILTON’S CELEBRATION OF SOUND

By HCM

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City Life

City View: A life in music

By Meredith MacLeod
ASTRID HEPNER was born in England and grew up near Cologne, Germany. She experimented with a variety of musical instruments until she found her instrument, the saxophone. It was the sax solo on the Supertramp record Breakfast in America that made her fall in love with the…
Arts + Culture

A backstage pass to Pollyanna The Musical

By Meredith MacLeod
Here and in a series of digital diaries, HAMILTON CITY Magazine lifts the curtain on bringing the world premiere of Pollyanna The Musical to the stage at Theatre Aquarius. We are getting unprecedented access to the creative team, cast and production crew to…
Food + Drink

Give the gift of season’s eatings

By Heather Peter
Your mouth will water just reading about the delicious food products being created and served in Hamilton and Burlington. One of these delightful gifts would be a perfect addition to a stocking, tree or holiday table near you. It comes as no surprise that buying local continues…
Made in Hamilton

Awarding Hamilton’s architectural excellence

By HCM
The City's Urban Design and Architecture Awards for 2023 recognizes achievements in 14 categories. The Urban Design and Architecture Awards (UDAA) are held every two years to recognize and celebrate design excellence throughout the city. A high-quality built environment contributes economic and social benefits, improves the image of…
Arts + Culture

Early shot of Matthew Perry was taken in a Hamilton living room

By Meredith MacLeod
Celebrity photographer Brent Perniac’s family hosted the late Friends actor when he competed in a tennis tournament in the city in the 1980s as a teen. Ancaster photographer Brent Perniac has snapped thousands of photos of hundreds of celebrities over his career.  But it was his very first…
Made in Hamilton

FESTIVAL GUIDE: THE GREY CUP IS BACK IN THE HAMMER!

By HCM
The Grey Cup Festival runs from Nov. 13 to 19 and features more than 40 events. James Street North will be closed for Fan Central, a free interactive event hub. The 110th Grey Cup is coming back to Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton! Excitement is building…
Made in Hamilton

Music meets football in Hamilton

By Kerry Doole
The Built in the Hammer Grey Cup Music Festival will offer four days of concerts by international, national and local acts at a street fest on James Street North, at Tim Hortons Field, FirstOntario Centre and the OLG Stage in Niagara Falls. Take major international stars, add in…
City Life

Why basic income still matters

By Deirdre Pike
Researchers, authors and filmmakers reflect on a social program that puts human thriving at the centre of policy-making. By film and by photo, zine and op-ed, book authors, researchers, and oral presenters impressed upon 100 people gathered in downtown Hamilton why basic income still matters.  The Hamilton Roundtable…
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