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Considering Matthew Shepard explores shocking murder, but finds peace and hope, too

By Abigail Richardson-Schulte
Oratorio being performed by HPO and the Elora Singers on Nov. 26 brings together elements of musical theatre but also includes elements of jazz and blues, gospel, country and opera. A terrible thing happened in Wyoming in October 1998. A university student left a bar with a…
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

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,…
City Life

Reason for the season: Where you can help those in need during the holidays

By Christine MacLeod
There are many worthy local organizations dedicated to ensuring every child, adult and senior can experience some joy and hope this season. Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2 is the perfect opportunity to donate.  It’s that time of year again, when our hearts are full with the magic…
Arts + Culture

Maybe I’m amazed? No, I was astonished

By Stephen Metelsky
Neither Paul McCartney or the newly unveiled TD Coliseum disappointed when I was among a sold-out crowd for the grand opening of Hamilton’s downtown arena. Rock ‘n’ roll royalty came to Hamilton last evening when Sir Paul McCartney graced the stage at 8:15 p.m. for a voracious crowd…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Arts + Culture

The art of Revival

By Meredith MacLeod
Food + Drink

Ottawa Street: Fabricating fun with food

By Diane Galambos
Arts + Culture

52 Things to Do in Hamilton

By Jessica Rose
Arts + Culture

REVIEW: Energy and silliness of Spamalot is invigorating

By Allison M. Jones

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Arts + Culture

Pushing Photography’s Boundaries

By HCM
McMaster Museum of Art offers two new exhibits exploring the representation of identity in photos. Hamilton art lovers will already know that the McMaster Museum of Art (M(M)A) is a gem of a local gallery that hosts all manner of…
City Life

Falling for the Colours

By Jason Allen
There is no more glorious time to check out local hikes than during the spectacular show that is autumn. Here are just a few to get started.   It’s leaf-peeping season in Southern Ontario, but what are you to do when all the best sites are booked weeks…
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Honouring Indigenous art

By HCM
To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Beckett Fine Art exhibit Respect features the art of Arthur Shilling, Tom Wilson, Kyle Joedicke, and many others. Each year, Sept. 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home…
Arts + Culture

Sculpting a Trail

By Meredith MacLeod
Local businessman Dan Lawrie says he hopes the new Burlington Waterfront Sculpture Trail becomes an annual event. Fifteen works of sculptural art are featured in a new exhibit that spans a one-kilometre trail linking the Art Gallery of Burlington, Spencer Smith Park and the Burlington Downtown BIA along Brant Street.
Arts + Culture

In the Mix

By Marc Skulnick
Strongman Blues Remedy The Strongman Blues Remedy is the musical nom de plume for Hamilton’s very own blues super group headed up by Steve Strongman. The local blues artist decided that it was going to be music that would help to banish the weariness…
Made in Hamilton

Written in the Stars

By Adrienne Roman
For the owners of Pure Home Couture, their journey is a true made-in-Hamilton love story. Perhaps The Beatles said it best: all you need is love. For Abby Kanak-McDuffee and her husband Steven McDuffee, there’s no simpler recipe.  Although the Hamilton couple now owns Pure Home Couture on…
City Life

Life in the City

By HCM
From festivals and films to galas, galleries and gigs, Hamiltonians love to have a good time and these photos are definitely worth a thousand words. HAMILTON CITY Magazine was there – were you? Photos: Brent Perniac Hamilton artist Natasja Bischoff at…
City Life

New Faces of Leadership

By Vanessa Green
Three accomplished Indigenous women, Jaimie Lickers, Santee Smith and Savage Bear, are forging new paths by taking on key roles in business, academia, law and the arts in Hamilton. HAMILTON CITY Magazine learns about their journey, what drives them and the future they dream…
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