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I Heart Hamilton: The Playlist 4.0 (Fundraiser for Food4Kids) This Ain’t Hollywood 345 James Street North By Kristin Archer It’s hard to believe that this year marked I Heart Hamilton’s fourth annual bash. These events celebrate the anniversary of the website and also give back to the community. It makes me feel so inspired to … Read more
Hamilton Fringe Festival Mills Hardware 95 King Street East By Kristin Archer It’s always a pleasure to run into Zak McDonald. He always has the biggest smile on his face and is one of the most genuine people I’ve met in my travels. A few months ago when running into Zak, he asked me how … Read more
DJ set — July 18, 2015 Mulberry After Dark @ Mulberry Street Coffeehouse with Muffled Suitcase Kristin A/B – Vinyl set (Kristin Archer & Kristin Lee B) It was a steamy, summer night at one of our favourite spots, Mulberry Coffee. It had been a little while since the coffee shop transformed into their late … Read more
Vintagesoulgeek 279 King Street East By Kandel Kindred There is truly nothing more exciting than finding a unique treasure in a vintage boutique. Being someone who’s a huge fan of vintage style, you can imagine my excitement when I first found out about Vintagesoulgeek. From the moment I walked in I received a warm welcome … Read more
Episode 086 (July 17/15) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Kristin Archer and Kristin Lee B co-host the hour to talk about their latest vinyl gig, Mulberry After Dark, on July 18th at Mulberry Street Coffeehouse with Muffled Suitcase More info: Mulberry Coffeehouse Episode 086 … Read more
By Kristin Archer Twin Within – “Tunnel to the Reservoir” [Listen] I had a vision we were alright I can’t say enough about Twin Within. The new project, duo Steve McKay and Alex Samaras, is one of my favourites right now. I already know that their debut album Horizontal Lines (out now on Hidden Pony) … Read more
Terra Lightfoot – Every Time My Mind Runs Wild (Album Review) By Kristin Lee B The fountain in Gore Park. Princess Point. Ask anyone living in Hamilton what their favourite part of the city is, and you’ll get different answers. Dundurn Castle. Webster’s Falls. Gage Park. In a city rebuilding itself on a shaky but … Read more
By Kristin Archer It’s an exciting summer in Hamilton, to say the least! July is absolutely filled with events, and yesterday was no exception. An impactful initiative touched down in Hamilton. TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) celebrates its 25th anniversary by bringing urban pop-up parks to various Canadian cities this summer. Hamilton … Read more
Episode 085 (July 10/15) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer In this episode: Interview with Zak McDonald about his show “The Happiest Story I Know” at Hamilton Fringe Festival (July 16-26) + interview with Marra Koren before her band Marrakech played Raise the Roof at Dr. Disc More … Read more
Dundurn Market 346 Dundurn Street By Ciara McCann Names can be deceiving. Dundurn Market is not exactly a “market,” but something much more. From the outside, it looks like an elegant New York restaurant with a bold letter “D” stenciled on the window, shaded by a chic black and white awning. Inside, I slowly discovered … Read more