If you are an artist, aspiring to become one or simply a lover of fine arts looking to explore your creativity and shop local, Karen Klucowicz’s studio k2 is the only place in Hamilton where your needs will not only be met, but far exceeded. A fine art painter with vast experience in marketing, advertising… Keep Reading
“She has a natural gift for performing, a formidable singing voice and as a songwriter and lyricist the potential to become a world class artist.” – Ron Saint-Germain (Jimi Hendrix, Aretha Franklin, etc) Heather Valley is an Americana singer-songwriter based in Hamilton, Ontario. Her songs describe an otherworld of lost love and longing, big… Keep Reading
Located in Dundas, ON, steps away from the historic downtown core and well within driving range of neighbouring Hamilton, Waterdown, Ancaster and Stoney Creek, Millworks Creative is a beacon of creativity, collaboration and collective artistic expression. It’s main goal: to be an incubator for established and emerging artists from every discipline. To that end, anybody… Keep Reading
Chastity is a multi-genre band hailing from Whitby, Ontario. Frontman Brandon Williams is acclaimed for his thematic and focused lyricism brought forward in quiet whispers and heated screams. Hot off the release of their sophomore record “Home Made Satan” Chastity began their year with a show at The Casbah, the first of a run of… Keep Reading
Capitol is a Hamilton-based Indie Rock band that hopes to add their nostalgia infused shoegaze sound into the ever-growing Dream Pop landscape. Hot off of the release of their debut full-length “Dream Noise”, Capitol was added to the Hamilton stop of the Exclaim! Class of 2020 concert series which is meant to showcase the most… Keep Reading
A very Merry Christmas it was to anyone lucky enough to attend the 11th Annual JR Digs Acoustic Christmas Concert, yet an even merrier Christmas to the many men and women who will benefit from the donations made from attendees. Anyone who has been to a JR Digs Christmas show would recognize many familiar faces,… Keep Reading
Banners is the moniker of Alt-Rock songwriter Michael Nelson. Hailing from Liverpool, Nelson writes and performs music that blurs the line between alternative and pop. As a recording artist Banners has dialed in his sound with acclaimed producer Stephen Kozmeniuk. With his band, Banners has toured extensively across the globe, and since signing with major… Keep Reading
New Vision Church on Main St is one of those venues that truly defines the scene. With the buildings position relative to the heart of Hamilton, its age dating back over 150 years and the supportive and engaged team behind the project, the big church next to the MacNab terminal has a become a vital… Keep Reading
Brott Music Festival! Hamilton has the immense good fortune to be home to the Brott Music Festival! Internationally renowned conductor Boris Brott created this unique non profit in 1988! BMF describes itself as a “full time orchestral music festival with world class soloists.” Brott Music Festival is dedicated to excellence and performing an eclectic range… Keep Reading
Coming up Soon! Hamilton is known for its vibrant arts and music culture! Upcoming shows add a boost to Hamilton’s growing comedy scene! This Saturday night, April 28th, there’s an Improv Comedy Show at Staircase Theatre called “You’ve Got Males” that’s sure to be a good one! On May 2nd, Jimmy Carr stops at FirstOntario… Keep Reading
Hamilton’s Arts District! Stop by Centre[3] at 173 James St N! You’ll find an inspiring gallery with new exhibits opening monthly. Canadian Art highlighted “Signs of Light” by Natalie Hunter and Neil Frederick Sharpe, a “must see” in Canada for the week of April 12-18. You can see it now at Centre[3] until May 1st. Centre[3] is… Keep Reading
Coming Up Soon! If you’ve never been to “Frost Bites” this is your year! Pick a night to go–Thursday, February 15th—Sunday, February 18th and get your tickets online at this link hamiltonfringe.ca! What is Frost Bites? Frost Bites is an amazing mid-winter festival hosted by Hamilton Fringe! Frost Bites features 6 artistic companies performing each night.… Keep Reading
Get Ready to Rock! Big Wreck’s Canadian/US shows are selling out fast! Big Wreck makes one stop in Hamilton on February 10th at FirstOntario Concert Hall. Tickets start @ $32.50. Platinum! Their 1997 album “In Loving Memory of” went platinum 2 times! Add thousands of fans (Wreckers) and four great albums since, makes Feb. 10th… Keep Reading
A Special Creative Community! Local artists and artisans join together in this juried community marketplace! Makers’ Market celebrates a 10 year anniversary! Makers’ Market started as a community outreach program of Christ’s Church Cathedral. The Market supports smaller scale artists as an integral part of the James St N Arts District Neighborhood! When and Where… Keep Reading
Live Edge Buzz! Rich Brackett’s stunning, live edge black walnut table is one of a kind! Rich sources wood from local mills, and reclaims beautiful barnboard and beams from Canadian farms. Rustic Designs highlights the natural beauty of wood in every “one of a kind” creation! Check out the gallery of beautiful benches, tables, doors,… Keep Reading
Art on Ottawa St N! Next time you’re on Ottawa Street, come right into this welcoming gallery! You’ll be inspired by the changing exhibits of contemporary work by local and national artists, as well as, classic historical pieces. Earls is celebrating their 8th year on Ottawa St this September, moving here in 2009. What’s Inside?… Keep Reading
It’s Here! September 8-10 Supercrawl is here! 2017 is predicted to be even bigger than 2016! Crowd estimates for last year say 200,000 people attended, and more are expected this year! A voluntary poll among last years “Supercrawlers” (that’s a thing now) found that almost 70% who answered the poll had been to one… Keep Reading
