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Opera Untamed: ‘Puccini to Dolly Parton’

By HCM
Felicia Valenti wanted a platform to perform as a soprano, but something that wouldn’t intimidate audiences. She’s created Opera Untamed, a cross-genre music series. Singer, actor, and independent arts promoter Felicia Valenti believes opera shouldn’t require gowns or tuxes and that music is better when it doesn’t…
Arts + Culture

Hamilton venues: Music on the move

By Kerry Doole
The ever-changing landscape of Hamilton’s music clubs has seen mainstays replaced with an eclectic mix of smaller venues, and shows staged in some interesting spaces.  Hamilton’s music club venues are in a constant state of flux. Just as the city’s thriving restaurant scene features a regular and…
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Arts + Culture

The Better Days Club Summer Kickback back for second year

By HCM
Musician and fashion designer James Favron's music and community event kicks off the summer music festival circuit on June 6 at The Cotton Factory. How does a summer music festival without the bugs, the heat, or the threat of rain sound? The second annual Better Days Club Summer…
City Life

Crown & Press series puts a spotlight on songs

By Meredith MacLeod
Songs in the Round, led by Hamilton musician Elias Dummer (aka Frank Fiction), is an intimate experience with songwriters that is inspired by Nashville’s famed Bluebird Cafe. Ottawa Street’s Crown & Press is shining a light on the art of songwriting with its Songs in the Round music…
Food + Drink

Getting out: Music & menus

By Heather Peter
If live tunes help your food taste better, here’s a list of places where the grub is as good as the setlist! With this issue being HAMILTON CITY Magazine’s music issue, it seemed fitting to round-up a bundle of local restaurants where you can see and enjoy some…
Arts + Culture

IN PHOTOS: ROAD TO THE JUNOS 2026

By HCM
A two-weekend CBC concert series of local talent, included past shows by Whitehorse, Cadence Weapon, Danny Miles, Julianna Riolino, Redhill Valleys and Ginger St. James. Shows on Feb. 6 and 7 will showcase Cam Kahin, AIOFE, Terra Lightfoot, and Logan Staats.
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