Be a tourist in your own city.
kristin 
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 032 (June 13/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 032 (June 13/14) In this episode: Interview with Hachey the MouthPEACE; live performance by Hachey; art crawl info; info on Raise the Roof concert at Dr. Disc; … Read more
Doors Open Hamilton Whitehern 41 Jackson Street West On the second day of Doors Open, I visited another tourist attraction that I hadn’t been to since I was just a kid. My parents told me of our visit to Whitehern all those years ago and for some reason the event saw me playing a game … Read more
Doors Open Hamilton Dundurn Castle 610 York Boulevard The annual Doors Open has become one of my favourite events to explore. It takes place throughout Ontario, and the Hamilton chapter is now in its 12th year. This was my third year in a row – nicely timed with the third anniversary of this blog. Historical … Read more
Steel City Video 1160 Main Street East I love when I finally visit a place that I’ve breezed by countless times for practically all my life, but had never taken the time to check out. Steel City Video is a prime example. It’s been on my list; admittedly, I’ve had the title for this post … Read more
Art Crawl is this Friday, the 13th (ooh!) and I Heart Hamilton is thrilled to be back co-presenting another season of Dr. Disc‘s Raise the Roof with Hamilton Magazine. Unfortunately, May’s session was cancelled due to the weather, so this is the kick-off to the concert series that will take place each Art Crawl (May-October). Performers … Read more
I Heart Hamilton is wishing a Happy 5th Birthday to Hidden Pony! The Hamilton-based record label is home to acts such as Said The Whale, Jeremy Fisher, Odds, Rah Rah, The Danks, Elephant Stone, Erin Passmore, Royal Tusk, Jon Samuel & more. Hidden Pony celebrates the landmark with a big show at This Ain’t Hollywood HBHP … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 031 (June 6/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 031 (June 6/14) In this episode: Interview with The Dirty Nil; info on I Heart Hamilton’s The Playlist 3.0 (Fundraiser for Food4Kids) June 7th; event listings More … Read more
Hands & Teeth It was a blast having Hands & Teeth perform last week live in Gore Park during the Downtown BIA’s Summer Promenade. I had to rush off to broadcast live-to-air on 93.3 CFMU, but it was difficult to pry myself away from the stage area – they sounded fantastic. Check out a video … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 029 (May 23/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 029 (May 23/14) In this episode: Interview with Emily Baynes of Food4Kids; first interview with Dawn and Marra’s new band The Tallest Tree; live performances by The … Read more
Haolin Munk Four-piece band Haolin Munk are one of the most unique acts in the city right now with their blend of jazz and hip hop. They just released a new single “Blood Banker,” featuring Mike Simon of The Pucumber Sasssquash Family Band. I chatted with Chris Ferguson to get the scoop on the band’s … Read more