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A Midsummer’s Dream Gage Park 1000 Main Street East Another highlight for me this summer (and of the year!) was attending the third annual Midsummer’s Dream in Gage Park. I’m super proud of this event and organizer Mark Gowland – when I attended the first one, I knew it was an event that would only … Read more
Episode 039 (Aug. 8/14) — I Heart Hamilton (93.3 CFMU) “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 organizer of A Midsummer’s Dream (Aug. 16) Mark Gowland; live performances by Two Stripes Down; info on Raise the Roof at Dr. Disc; event … Read more
A Midsummer’s Dream If you didn’t attend A Midsummer’s Dream last year – where the heck were you?! Now in its third year, this colourful, wonderful event has become one of the highlights of my summer and I rave about it to those who have yet to experience it. It’s pure magic. To recap – … Read more
I Heart Hamilton’s: The Playlist 3.0 (Fundraiser for Food4Kids) This Ain’t Hollywood 345 James Street North I must recap one of my summer highlights for the third year running – I Heart Hamilton’s annual fundraiser event. I am so thrilled that I could bring The Playlist back for the third time (almost hard to believe … 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
Food4Kids Hamilton 407 Whitney Avenue My first visit to Food4Kids was a year ago, almost exactly. I was touched by the work they do, providing packages of healthy food for kids with limited or no access to food over weekends. I was so happy that I could contribute to the cause with I Heart Hamilton’s … Read more
Announcing the third annual fundraiser! I Heart Hamilton’s The Playlist 3.0 (Fundraiser for Food4Kids) Saturday, June 7, 2014 This Ain’t Hollywood (345 James St. N) Featuring live performances by: Brielle Melle Haolin Munk The Tallest Tree Hands & Teeth The Medicine Hat Doors 8PM Tickets: $10 Advance / $12 at the door Tickets available at: … Read more
City Kidz 601 Burlington Street East I recently dropped by non-profit organization City Kidz. It’s an organization I’ve heard about and wanted to find out more about what they do. Having celebrated their 20th anniversary last year, the organization began with Rev. Todd Bender, who was inspired to make an impact in the lives of … Read more
Eat St. Savory Saturdays 235 Main Street West In September, The Food Network’s hit reality show Eat St. came to Hamilton to feature a couple of our newest food trucks. Last year they featured Gorilla Cheese, which was a great episode. I was excited to see that they would be returning and was thrilled to … Read more
A Mid Summer’s Dream Gage Park 1000 Main Street East After experiencing the first Mid Summer’s Dream festival last year, I knew a magical event had begun and that it would be even bigger this year. I became friends with the mastermind behind it all, Mark Gowland, and was thrilled when he asked I Heart … Read more