Having spent the better part of my life growing up in Toronto, Hamilton was once a faraway place – with smoke and steel and a little school called McMaster. A thriving arts scene wasn’t really something that came to mind. A lot has been said in ANDY about how “art is the new steel.” However, […]
Toronto-based rock band Zeus are one of the most exciting acts out there. If at any point in your life you were a ‘classic rock fan,’ you’re sure to dig Zeus. And that’s not to pigeonhole the band either – for all their similarities to the rock n’ roll of yore, they’re still new, innovative […]
Tim Potocic has the job of being one of the main organizers of Supercrawl, and it’s a huge task for a huge event. Last year, 50,000 people attended the festival, and this year’s expected attendance was around 75 000. Planning Supercrawl for so many people was a year-long job for Potocic. And as that year […]
At first glance, MOOD FM is simply a club at McMaster University where students meet to discuss and explore music on a weekly basis. However, since its ratification in May 2022, the club has carved out a unique identity and purpose for itself.
September is the perfect time to explore Hamilton. The weather is pleasant, school isn’t too busy and there’s lots to do! Here are some events that are coming up in the next few weeks that are not to be missed.
Winterfest is a widespread event hosted by the city to chase away the winter blues From Feb. 2 to 20, Hamilton is holding its annual Winterfest. This event is being hosted in partnership with Cobalt Connects, a company focused on promoting arts and culture in Hamilton in an effort to bring over 60 fun activities, […]
C/O @ourovintage The owner of Ouro Vintage shares her love for all things vintage Once you fall in love with vintage, it is difficult to escape it. Each item carries a unique history and these stories, combined with a sense of nostalgia associated with the items, invoke feelings of comfort. Discovering unique pieces hidden in […]
C/O Stephanie Montani Supercrawl may look a bit different this year, but the important pieces remain the same. Since it began in 2009, Supercrawl has become an integral part of not only Hamilton’s arts and culture community, but the city’s larger community as well. The festival showcases local talent in a range of areas from […]
Holding space for community stories through arts and culture journalism C/O Anne Nygard As the year comes to an end, it’s important to take the time to reflect on the past few months. This serves not only as an opportunity to measure and celebrate our successes but also to recognize our shortcomings. It allows us […]
Silhouette graduates reflect on what being part of the Sil has meant to them C/O Baim Hanif By: Esther Liu, Contributor Andrew Mrozowski Managing Editor Most likely to be late to their own wedding My elementary school music teacher, he went to [McMaster University] in the 90s. When I decided to go to McMaster, he […]
