Below is the expanded version of the Culture section from the Hamilton, Ontario page. Motto: Together Aspire - Together Achieve Location in the province of Ontario, Canada Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario Incorporated June 9, 1846[1] Government  - Mayor Fred Eisenberger  - City Council Hamilton City Council  - Representatives 5 MPs and 5 MPPs Area [2]  - City 1,138. ...

See also: List of films shot in Hamilton, Ontario and List of media outlets in Hamilton, Ontario

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Arts

Growth in the arts and culture sector has garnered high level media attention for Hamilton. A Globe and Mail article in 2006, entitled "Go West, Young Artist," focused on the growing art scene in Hamilton. The Factory: Hamilton Media Arts Centre ^[1], opened up a new home on James Street North in 2006. Art galleries are springing up on many streets across the City: James Street, Locke Street and King Street, to name a few. This, coupled with growth in the Downtown condo market which is drawing people back to the Core, is having a strong, positive impact on the cultural fabric of the City. The opening of the Downtown Arts Centre^[2] on Rebecca Street has spurred further creative activities in the Core. The Community Centre for Media Arts^[3] (CCMA) continues to operate in Downtown Hamilton. The CCMA works with marginalized populations and combines new media services such as website development, graphic design, video, and information technology, with arts education and skills development programming.^[4]

The Hammertheatre Company, founded in January 2007, is a company devoted to theatre research in Hamilton and also devoted to the plays of artistic director Sky Gilbert whose plays will deal with issues of gender and sexuality. Gilbert is also the founder of legendary Toronto theatre, Buddies in Bad Times. There, Gilbert's iconic gay plays found an enthusiastic, vast audience. The theatre is at the old Ancient Order of Foresters building in the James Street North neighbourhood where Hamilton's Art scene continues to grow and where Sky has been living since 2004. ^{[5] [6]} 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini (common) era. ... Sky Gilbert is a Canadian writer, actor and drag performer. ... Buddies in Bad Times is a Canadian professional theatre group. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Le Centre français Hamilton has been pursuing plans to make the 70-seat Staircase Cafe Theatre^[7] on Dundurn Street North into a Francophone cultural centre. The Staircase originally was opened by Hugh MacLeod in 1998 and closed down in the summer of 2006. It is scheduled to re-open in the spring of 2007. The Staircase evolved and expanded from an improvisational comedy workshop to include an artist's gallery, a cafe, a theatre for film and live acts, and a rehearsal space. A former variety store next door was also acquired. It will also be hosting a Francophone Film Festival in early spring 2007.^[8] Improvisation is the act of making something up as you go along. ...

Music

Ronnie Hawkins came to Canada in 1958. His first gig was at the Golden Rail in Hamilton where he became an overnight success. It was a result of Hawkins success in Hamilton that he decided to move to Canada permanently. His career spans over five decades and 25 records. His hits include, “Forty Days”, “Mary Lou”, and “Hey Bo Diddley”.^[9] Colonel Harold Kudlats, was given nickname “The Colonel” by Ronnie Hawkins. It was Kudlats who booked Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks in Hamilton for the first time. He's worked with acts Fats Domino, Duke Ellington & Louis Armstrong. Kudlats later went on to become agent for Levon Helm and The Band. He is also the Eugene Levy's uncle.^[10] Also in 1958, Conway Twitty, singer-songwriter and his band were in town and were playing at the Flamingo Lounge where Hamilton Place is located today. Legend has it that the drummer, Jack Nance, wrote "It's Only Make Believe" between sets, although another story puts them at the nearby Fischer Hotel. The song was recorded in 1958 and became the first of nine Top 40 hits for Twitty, selling eight million copies.^[11] Ronnie Hawkins, born January 10, 1935 in Huntsville, Arkansas, United States, is a pioneering rock and roll musician and cousin to fellow rockabilly pioneer Dale Hawkins. ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Levon Helm performing in The Last Waltz. ... The Band was an influential Canadian-American rock group of the 1960s and 1970s. ... Eugene Levy (born December 17, 1946) is a Canadian actor, television director, producer and writer. ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Twitty redirects here. ... Nance as Henry Spencer in Eraserhead John Nance, known professionally as Jack Nance, was an American stage and screen actor in offbeat or avant-garde film and theatre. ...

The Hamilton region has produced a number of talented musical artists over the years, some of these include; King Biscuit Boy^[12] (Canadian blues musician), Steve Negas^[13] (Drummer for progressive rock band Saga), Skip Prokop^[14] (Drummer and band leader for Lighthouse + The Paupers), Stan Rogers^[15] (Canadian folk singer), Neil Peart^[16] (Drummer and lyricist for the progressive rock band Rush (Hagersville, ON)), Lorraine Segato^[17] (lead vocalist for 80s pop group The Parachute Club), Ian Thomas^[18] (singer/ songwriter), Jackie Washington^[19] (legendary Canadian blues singer) and Tom Wilson^[20] (veteran of the Canadian music scene). original singer, harmonica for the hawks, before bob dylan joined their band This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Saga is a progressive rock quintet, formed in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. ... Ronn Skip Prokop (born December 13, 1946 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a Canadian drummer and band leader who was a driving force in Canadian rock music creating seminal bands The Paupers[1] and Lighthouse. ... Lighthouse is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969 in Toronto which included horns, string instruments and vibraphone. ... A Canadian rock band that recorded two albums for Verve Forecast in 1967 and 1968 and appeared at the Monterey International Pop Festival. ... Stanley Allison Rogers (November 29, 1949 – June 2, 1983) was a Canadian folk musician and songwriter. ... Neil Ellwood Peart (IPA: ) OC, (born September 12, 1952 in Hagersville, Ontario) is the drummer and lyricist for the progressive rock band Rush. ... Rush is a Canadian rock band comprising bassist, keyboardist, and vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. ... Lorraine Segato (born Hamilton, Ontario) is a Canadian pop singer-songwriter, who was best known as the lead vocalist for 1980s new wave group Parachute Club. ... Parachute Club was a Canadian band formed in Toronto in 1983. ... Ian Thomas (born 1950) is a Canadian singer, songwriter and actor. ... Jackie Washington (born 1919 in Hamilton, Ontario) is a legendary Canadian blues musician. ... Tom Wilson is a Canadian rock musician. ...

A number of recording studios call Hamilton home. The Sonic Unyon label started and fostered the Hamilton sound in the early 1990s and continues today as one of Canada's most successful independent record labels and distributors.^[21] In 1985 Daniel Lanois, opened up Grant Avenue Studios a landmark in Hamilton.^[22] A solo artist in his own right he's made his mark as a producer for some of the world's biggest musical acts. Some of these include Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel and U2.^[23] Steve Negas (Drummer for progressive rock band Saga) is also a producer with a studio in town. Some of his clients include; Chris De Burgh, The Nylons, Liona Boyd and Saga.^[13] Sonic Unyon Recording Company is a Hamilton, Ontario-based record label that has put out releases by bands including Tristan Psionic, Sianspheric, Shallow North Dakota, Erics Trip, Hayden, Frank Black and the Catholics, A Northern Chorus and Raising the Fawn. ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Daniel Lanois (born September 19, 1951 in Hull, Québec) is a Canadian record producer and singer-songwriter. ... Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941), is an American singer-songwriter, author, musician, and poet who has been a major figure in popular music for five decades. ... Peter Brian Gabriel (born February 13, 1950, in Chobham, Surrey, England) is an English musician. ... This article is about the Irish rock band. ... Chris de Burgh (born Christopher John de Burgh Davison on October 15, 1948) is an Irish musician and songwriter. ... The Nylons are an a cappella group founded in 1979 in Canada, best known for their covers of The Turtles Happy Together, Steams Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye, and The Tokens version of the traditional The Lion Sleeps Tonight. These songs appeared on the bands most... Liona Boyd. ... Saga is a progressive rock quintet, formed in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. ...

Hamilton has hosted the Juno Awards a total of 5-times; 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999 and 2001. The Juno Awards are awards of achievement presented to Canadian musical artists and bands. 1996 was the most memorable one. Anne Murray was the host for the ceremonies and prominent nominees were Alanis Morissette and Shania Twain. The Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductees that evening were: David Clayton-Thomas (Blood, Sweat & Tears), Denny Doherty (The Mamas & the Papas), John Kay (Steppenwolf), Domenic Troiano (played w/ various artists) and Zal Yanovsky (The Lovin' Spoonful).^[24] The Juno Awards are awards of achievement presented to Canadian musical artists and bands; they could be considered the transnational counterpart to the United States Grammy Awards. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Anne Murray CC, ONS (born Morna Anne Murray June 20, 1945), is a Canadian singer born in Springhill, Nova Scotia, known for her rich alto voice and her taste in choosing songs that appeal to Pop, Country and Adult Contemporary listeners alike. ... Alanis Nadine Morissette (born June 1, 1974) is a Canadian-American[1] singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress. ... Shania Twain, OC (born Eilleen Regina Edwards, August 28, 1965, Windsor, Ontario) is a very successful Canadian singer and songwriter in the country and pop music genres. ... David Clayton-Thomas (born David Henry Thomsett, 13 September 1941 in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, England, UK) is a musician and singer. ... For the famous speech by Winston Churchill, see Blood, toil, tears, and sweat . ... Dennis Gerrard Stephen Doherty (November 29, 1940 – January 19, 2007) was a Canadian singer and songwriter born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. ... The Mamas & the Papas (credited as The Mamas and the Papas on the debut album cover) were a leading vocal group of the 1960s. ... John Kay (left), Steppenwolf album cover John Kay (born 12 April 1944 as Joachim Fritz Krauledat in Tilsit, East Prussia) is a German-born Canadian singer, songwriter and guitarist known as the front man of Steppenwolf. ... It has been suggested that The Sparrows be merged into this article or section. ... Domenic Troiano (January 17, 1946-May 25, 2005) was a Canadian rock guitarist. ... Zalman Yanovsky (December 19, 1944 - December 13, 2002) was a founder with John Sebastian of The Lovin Spoonful rock band in 1964. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ...

Festivals

Hamilton, Ontario has hosted several cultural and craft fairs since the 1960s, notably Festival of Friends[1], which made it a major tourist destination. The Festival of Friends, founded in 1975, is the largest annual free music event in the country. Burton Cummings, Lighthouse and Bruce Cockburn have been among the main stage headliners at Gage Park.^[25] WestJet is a major sponsor of the festival.^[26] The Winona Peach Festival[2] will be celebrating its 40th-anniversary in the summer of 2007; established in 1967. 4-time winner of the "Top 50 Ontario Festivals" from Festivals and Events Ontario. The 2006 attendance was in excess of 230,000 and attracts attendees from Ontario the Western New York area. It's a food and beverage festival that includes free entertainment, arts & crafts, a midway, pageant and car show that features vintage vehicles, hot rods & classics.^[27] Hamilton is also home to the Mustard Festival[3] because Hamilton is home to the largest miller of dry mustard in the world. It's held annually at Ferguson station at Hamilton's International Village and is another summertime food & beverage festival that features some of the top Blues and Jazz acts in the region.^[28] Motto: Together Aspire - Together Achieve Location in the province of Ontario, Canada Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario Incorporated June 9, 1846[1] Government  - Mayor Fred Eisenberger  - City Council Hamilton City Council  - Representatives 5 MPs and 5 MPPs Area [2]  - City 1,138. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Burton Cummings, OM, D.Mus (born December 31, 1947) is a Canadian musician and songwriter. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... WestJet Boeing 737 WestJet (TSX: WJA) is a Canadian low-cost carrier based in Calgary, Alberta, that flies to most major cities in Canada and 11 cities in the United States. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini (common) era. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

HECFI

Hamilton also hosts several key venues operated by the Hamilton Entertainment and Convention Facilities (HECFI) organization. Among these facilities is Hamilton's largest venue, Copps Coliseum, a 19,000-seat enclosed arena that serves as the home for the Hamilton Bulldogs(AHL) ice hockey club and routinely features a variety of sport, commercial and concert events throughout the year. Notable artists who have performed at Copps Coliseum include U2, Elton John, Rod Stewart and Aerosmith. Further events can be found just down the road at Hamilton Place, a 2,100 seat performing arts theatre located less than a two-minute walk from the Coliseum. Hamilton Place is the home of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and boasts one of the leading architectural designs for acoustics in Canada. Notable performances include the annual festive production of 'The Nutcracker' and a number of internationally-recognized entertainers such as Tom Jones, Bill Cosby, Hall & Oates and Billy Connolly.^[29] Copps Coliseum Copps Coliseum is a sports and entertainment arena with a capacity of up to 19,000 (depending on event type and configuration) in Hamilton, Ontario. ... The Hamilton Bulldogs are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. ... The American Hockey League (AHL) is regarded as the top professional hockey league in North America outside the National Hockey League (NHL) for which it serves as the primary developmental circuit. ... This article is about the Irish rock band. ... Sir Elton Hercules John , CBE[1][2] (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is a multiple Grammy- and Academy Award-winning English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist. ... Roderick David Stewart, CBE (born January 10, 1945), was born and raised in London. ... Aerosmith is a prominent American rock band, regarded by some as Americas Greatest Rock and Roll Band. [1][2] Although they are known as the bad boys from Boston, none of the bands members are actually from that city. ... Acoustics is a branch of physics and is the study of sound (mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids). ... (left to right)Sergei Legat, as the Nutcracker, an unidentified child as a gingerbread soldier, and Lydia Rubtsova as Marianna in Vsevolozhskys costumes for the Ivanov/Petipa/Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker, St. ... Sir Tom Jones OBE (born Thomas Jones Woodward, June 7, 1940), is a Welsh singer particularly noted for his powerful voice. ... William Henry Bill Cosby, Jr. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... William Billy Connolly, CBE, (born 24 November 1942) is a Scottish comedian, musician, presenter, and actor. ...

References

1. ^ The Factory: Hamilton Media Arts Centre. Retrieved on 2007-01-17.
2. ^ Downtown Arts Centre, Hamilton, Ontario. Retrieved on 2007-01-17.
3. ^ Community Centre for Media Arts. Retrieved on 2007-01-17.
4. ^ Invest in Hamilton, Economic Development Review 2005, Wednesday, 28 June, 2006, "City Remains Committed To Growing Arts & Culture" Page H20
5. ^ The Hamilton Spectator Pg: Go12 (2007-02-21). Sky's the Limit.. Press release. Retrieved on 2007-03-03.
6. ^ CBC News: Sky Gilbert plans new Hamilton Theatre project.. Retrieved on 2007-03-03.
7. ^ The Staircase Cafe Theatre. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
8. ^ Foley, Doug. "Vive The Staircase Theatre", The Hamilton Spectator, 2007-01-16, pp. Go 10. Retrieved on 2007-01-18.
9. ^ The Hamilton Spectator- Souvenir Edition page MP43 (Saturday June 10, 2006). The Hamilton Memory Project;. Press release. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
10. ^ The Hamilton Spectator- Souvenir Edition page MP38 (Saturday June 10, 2006). The Hamilton Memory Project;. Press release. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
11. ^ The Hamilton Spectator Newspaper- Souvenir Edition page MP44 (Saturday June 10, 2006). The Hamilton Memory Project;. Press release. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
12. ^ Canadian Encyclopedia Biography: King Biscuit Boy. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
13. ^ ^{a b} Official web site: Steve Negas. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
14. ^ www.racerecords.ca/ Biography: Skip Prokop. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
15. ^ Official web site: Stan Rogers. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
16. ^ Official web site: Neil Peart. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
17. ^ Biography: Lorraine Segato. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
18. ^ Internet Movie Database Biography: Ian Thomas. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
19. ^ All Music Biography: Jackie Washington. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
20. ^ Official Web Site: Tom Wilson. Retrieved on 2007-02-02.
21. ^ Sonic Unyon Record Label: Official web site. Retrieved on 2007-01-14.
22. ^ Grant Avenue Studios/ Daniel Lanois. Retrieved on 2007-01-10.
23. ^ Daniel Lanois Bio: CMT.com. Retrieved on 2007-01-16.
24. ^ Juno Awards: Official web site. Retrieved on 2007-01-29.
25. ^ The Hamilton Spectator- Tourism Hamilton page MP54 (2006-06-10). The Hamilton Memory Project;. Press release. Retrieved on 2007-01-14.
26. ^ WestJet sponsors Festival of Friends in Hamilton. Retrieved on 2007-01-15.
27. ^ Winona Peach Festival. Retrieved on 2007-01-15.
28. ^ Hamilton's Annual Mustard Festival. Retrieved on 2007-01-15.
29. ^ Hamilton Entertainment and Convention Facilities. Retrieved on 2007-01-14.