Be a tourist in your own city.
By Kristin Archer I’ll preface this by saying that this post is so incredibly late, but it all works out because I’m having fun reminiscing about my trip to Buffalo back on June 20-21, 2014. This was my furthest Detour for I Heart Hamilton so far – across the border! Last spring I got an … Read more
Episode 066 (Feb. 20/15) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Interview with Robyn Dell’Unto (playing I Heart Hamilton Presents show on Feb. 27 at Baltimore House); interview with Cameron Banks of Fringe Pro Wrestling (event Feb. 28 at Bay City Music Hall); interview with Maya … Read more
Art Gallery of Hamilton 123 King Street West By Kristin Lee B On a drive through downtown, the name of the Art Gallery of Hamilton is prominently projected over the heart of the city where it proudly resides. Nestled between the MacNab bus terminal and the Hamilton Convention Centre, the AGH opened in its present … Read more
The JUNO Awards Mills Hardware 95 King Street East By Kristin Archer A month before the JUNOs, JUNOfest treated us to a sweet night of hometown talent. Perfect for Valentine’s evening, the concert titled “The Love Song Edition” featured a stellar lineup: Ben Somer, Brad Germain (Dinner Belles), Dylan Hudecki (By Divine Right, Cowlick), George … Read more
Brux House 137 Locke Street South By Ciara McCann I like the finer things in life. That’s why I couldn’t be happier to live in Hamilton during a time when the food scene is really beginning to boom. Last fall, when I heard a new restaurant serving craft beer was moving into the old Siam … Read more
Episode 065 (Feb. 13/15) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca In this episode: Interviews with Ben Somer, Wayne Petti (Cuff the Duke, Grey Lands), and Terra Lightfoot before they perform The JUNO Awards “Love Song Edition” showcase at Mills Hardware; live performances by Ben Somer … Read more
Winterfest By Kristin Archer The 37th annual Winterfest kicked off this past weekend with a launch at the Waterfront. The festival continues through until Family Day (the 16th) with lots of events and activities throughout the city. I chatted with Jen Anisef of Tourism Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU about the history of this winter festival … Read more
The JUNO Awards Pop Up Show Radius 151 James Street South By Kristin Archer Photos by Steph Dubik The JUNO Awards are about a month away, and this past weekend we were surprised with another Pop Up show. Of all the Canadian bands in all the land, and out of all the nominees, I was … Read more
By Kristin Archer It’s only about a month to go until The JUNO Awards are live in Hamilton on March 15th! To help get you raring to go, here’s a Playlist featuring just some of the nominees – my faves in particular. Canada is on fire right now and I look forward to celebrating our … Read more
Episode 064 (Feb. 6/15) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca In this episode: Interview with Jen Anisef of Tourism Hamilton about Winterfest (Feb. 7-16) and the launch Feb. 7 at the Waterfront; interview with local artist Ariel Bader-Shamai about HAVN’s Art Auction (Feb. 7); event … Read more