Be a tourist in your own city.
A Midsummer’s Dream By Kristin Archer As we’re transitioning into fall, I’m looking back on the last few major summer events in the city. We’re really lucky to have so many events that are unique to Hamilton – I always know my summer won’t be complete without A Midsummer’s Dream in Gage Park. This was … Read more
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
DJ set — June 11, 2015 SACHA‘s 40th Anniversary Dance Party @ The Spice Factory with DJ Laura Reid Kristin A/B (Kristin Archer & Kristin Lee B) We were honoured to be asked to DJ SACHA‘s 40th anniversary dance party! SACHA (Sexual Assault Centre Hamilton Area) does amazing work in the community to support survivors … Read more
Episode 079 (May 29/15) Live To Air from Gore Park — I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Special extended show – broadcast live-to-air from Gore Park during the Downtown BIA’s Summer Promenade Thank you to the Downtown BIA for having me back! … Read more
Local fashion collective GIRLSWITHGUNZ and Hamilton’s leading tourism and culture blog I HEART HAMILTON have teamed up to raise funds for Food4Kids Hamilton with a special collaborative design. Representing the love in and around our community, the 905-signature tee shirt was made and manufactured here in Hamilton Ontario. Designed by GIRLSWITHGUNZ taking a spin … Read more
I Heart Hamilton celebrates its 4th anniversary with annual fundraiser show! Based around the concept, “Be a tourist in your own city,” the local arts and culture blog was founded on May 1st, 2011. I Heart Hamilton is also a weekly radio show on 93.3 CFMU, airing live Fridays at 2pm. I Heart Hamilton: The … 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
Food4Kids By Kristin Archer I was very pleased to attend Food4Kids’ Annual General Meeting and Community Appreciation this past week to celebrate all that this wonderful organization has accomplished these past two years. Having learned about the organization through visiting in April 2013, I was moved by the work they do. I was so thrilled … Read more
Episode 051 (Oct. 31/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 051 (Oct. 31/14) In this episode: Interview with Annie Horton, organizer of Muse Fest benefit for Interval House and The Women’s Centre (Nov. 7); interview with Dan Rivero of OHM and Night Drive/// at … Read more
The Create Joy Fund presents its first annual holiday event – The Spirit of Christmas. The Create Joy Fund is the not-for-profit behind one of my favourite events in the city, A Midsummer’s Dream. Now they are now hosting their first holiday event, The Spirit of Christmas. It’s a FUNdraiser for The Create Joy Fund and … Read more