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Juno and Jayne are bringing joy and laughs

By Meredith MacLeod Nov 18, 2024

Juno Rinaldi and Jayne Eastwood are two funny women teaming up for a live chat with interesting Hamiltonians. Next up is retired Ticat Simoni Lawrence on Dec. 7. So what happens when two Hamilton comedic actors get together for a gab session with someone in the city who…

Arts + Culture

Crown & Press: A new art experience

By Kris Osborne Sep 15, 2023

Artist Julia Veenstra and her family have opened a gallery and café on Ottawa Street North that aims to elevate artists and make art accessible. Many great new business ventures were dreamed up during the pandemic. That’s the story of Crown & Press.

Arts + Culture

Crown & Press celebrates Ottawa Street opening

By Kris Osborne Jun 13, 2023

Artist Julia Veenstra and her family will celebrate the grand opening of the Art Deco-inspired gallery, cafe and event space on June 16. Things are happening in the 3,500-square-foot old Ottawa Street storefront now known as Crown & Press Gallery. When I sat down with…

Arts + Culture

Hamilton Art Circuit features four gallery openings in one night

By Meredith MacLeod Apr 28, 2023

Event will showcase the work of close to 50 artists of diverse styles, a pop-up exhibition space, and the new Crown & Press Gallery on Ottawa Street North. An art circuit in Hamilton isn’t a new idea but it is a good idea and that’s why four galleries…