December 2011
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ABSINTHE UNPLUGGED - December 22, 2011
Fundraiser for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hamilton and Burlington Club Absinthe 233 King Street East Note: As of January 2012, Absinthe’s new location is 38 King William Street.
When I think of Hamilton’s music scene, of course we have incredible bands, but my mind always goes first to the solo artists and duos of the acoustic singer-songwriter variety. Ten of these talented local...
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MEET ME AT THE BODEGA - December 19, 2011
The Bodega 220 King Street West
I already knew what the title of this entry would be before visiting our latest tour stop. Carly and I pondered the name Bodega as we moseyed down the street on our way to the brand new shop on 220 King, fancying its meaning and how it would reflect the space. The Bodega, described as a clothing, beauty, and art boutique, fully lives up to its name as a being...
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BROODING WITH BROCADE IN BALTIMORE - December 19,...
The Baltimore House 43 King William Street
Kristin read a recent article in The Spec about this new coffee joint on King William and had been following their online presence via Twitter for the past couple of months. Already planning a Monday outing to Bodega, we decided to make it a double tour stop kind of day. Alas, we lunched at Baltimore House.
Walking through the doors and up the...
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SOMETHING KIND OF SPECTACULAR - December 16, 2011
kitestring creative branding studio 65 Walnut Street South Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts 126 James Street South
Stepping into the Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts for kitestring’s third annual Christmas Spectacular, I was expecting something bright. I was anticipating an event that matched the colourful brand that Kristin experienced in September. I was predicting candy. And, well,...
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#HOLAHAMONT - December 2, 2011
Kristin made an appearance on the third episode of Hamilton’s very first podcast #HolaHamOnt, which broadcasts live every Friday night from Mex-I-Can. Hosted by Roz Allen, Chris Farias, and Steph Seagram.
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MARGARET ATWOOD - November 22, 2011
Margaret Atwood Hamilton Central Library 55 York Boulevard
It’s not every day you get to be in the presence of a literary icon. As an English major graduate and having a lifelong love of literature in general, I was beyond thrilled to get the opportunity to attend Margaret Atwood’s appearance at Central Library. The visit to Hamilton came about as a retaliation of sorts, with our...
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BANJO-PALOOZA - November 21, 2011
Boxcar Sound Recording Studio 468 Cumberland Avenue
I’m back with another Boxcar adventure! Read our previous installments: Parts 1 2 3 4
The banjo is a tricky instrument; that’s the lesson of the day. I learned this through yet another visit to Boxcar Sound Recording Studio for Part Five of our chronicle of the new Ghosts of Memphis album. As always, producer Matt Montour was hard at...
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FROM TANZANIA, WITH LOVE
Note: Avishka is now back from her 2-month trip to Tanzania and wrote this entry in November while she was there.
Mambo friends! I am writing to you from Arusha, Tanzania where for the next two months, I will be volunteering with Youth Challenge International (YCI) promoting youth development, leadership and livelihoods through education and health. I’m having a nzuri sana (very nice) time so...
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BRING Q TO HAMILTON
If you haven’t already heard, there’s a bit of a contest happening over at CBC Radio. It has come to light that the arts and culture show Q, with host Jian Ghomeshi, has never done a show in Ontario outside of Toronto. They are thus on the hunt and trying to choose a community for a February 2012 broadcast. A mass of online campaigns responded. From small towns to big cities, people are trying to...