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HPO concert celebrates heroic music

By Abigail Richardson-Schulte
In Monomyth: The Hero’s Journey, the orchestra presents Mozart piano concerto and Beethoven symphony during a Jan. 17 matinee concert. Do you want to choose a concert to go to where you just can’t go wrong? This is the one: Mozart’s "Piano Concerto No.
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…
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…
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,…
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

HAMILTON’S CELEBRATION OF SOUND

By HCM
2026 will be a history-making year in the city’s music sector and will chart the course for an amplified future. Hamilton is a city of music and 2026 will be a history-making year that will give music lovers plenty of reasons to celebrate.   It all begins with the…
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

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…
City Life

The Hamilton Children’s Museum is back in play

By Meredith MacLeod
Arts + Culture

Making music: Miles ahead

By Kerry Doole
Made in Hamilton

OPINION: Strength in disruptive times

By Greg Dunnett
Arts + Culture

INTO THE GROOVE

By Dylan Hudecki

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Arts + Culture

Margaret Atwood’s ‘voice transcends literature’

By Meredith MacLeod
The Handmaid Tale author's sold-out show in Hamilton will raise money for Interval House’s emergency and support services for women, children experiencing violence. Iconic author Margaret Atwood’s upcoming sold-out show in Hamilton will raise money to support women and children facing violence. Inviting her to speak on the…
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…
City Life

LIFE IN THE CITY

By HCM
PHOTOS BY BRENT PERNIAC AND DONNA WAXMAN CLICK ON IMAGE FOR FULL-SIZE SLIDESHOW Good Shepherd held its 25th annual Harvest Dinner fundraiser, Carrmen's Banquet Centre, Oct. 16Brian Melo performed at Good Shepherd's 25th annual Harvest Dinner fundraiser, Carrmen's Banquet Centre, Oct.
City Life

FOR THE LOVE OF HAMILTON

By Meredith MacLeod
This regular feature highlights people from all walks of life who have embraced Hamilton as their new home. RICK ZAMPERIN was born in Toronto and grew up in Malton and Brampton. His dream from an early age was to work in sports as a play-by-play announcer. His studied…
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…
Made in Hamilton

FESTIVE FINDS: Your ultimate gift guide for the holidays

By HCM
Dive into our curated gift guide, where we’ve handpicked the perfect presents — found or made locally — to delight friends, family, kids, pets, and even yourself. And if you discover the perfect meaningful gift here, please be sure to say you found it in HAMILTON CITY Magazine!…
Food + Drink

On the frontier of fusion food

By Meredith MacLeod
Chef Ken LeFebour has made a career out of bringing together cuisines and cooking like a modern nonna. But grandmas everywhere may scold him about the title of his first book. Chef Ken LeFebour never cooks according to recipes and that is certainly reflected in the name of…
City Life

CITY VIEW: Committed to community

By Meredith MacLeod
Rudi Wallace is the president and CEO of the Hamilton Community Foundation and he shares with HAMILTON CITY Magazine his vision of his organization and the city it serves. RUDI WALLACE was born in Vancouver to parents who immigrated to Canada from Guyana and Mauritius. He grew up…
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