[9 Jan 2012]
LARRY CARLTON with the Mohawk College Faculty Ensemble

Steeltown Friends of Mohawk Music are proud to present guitar legend Larry Carlton, four-time Grammy winner and nineteen-time Grammy nominee, in concert with the Mohawk College Faculty Ensemble on Friday, March 9th at 8 pm in the McIntyre Performing Arts Centre at Mohawk College.

Larry Carlton has set a standard for artistry that spans three decades, establishing himself from his first recording, A Little Help From My Friends.  Since landing his first recording date just out of his teens in 1970, Carlton has played more than 3,000 sessions, released about two …

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[24 Apr 2011]
Jazz in the Hubs

Music is in the air for Hamilton children with the return of the popular Jazz in the Hubs concerts for elementary school children in inner-city neighbourhoods in late April and early May.    

The performances take place at the following schools:   Friday, April 29th – Queen Mary Elementary School; Monday, May 2nd – Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary School; Tuesday, May 3rd – Cathy Wever Elementary School; Wednesday, May 4th – King George Elementary School

Featuring the Mohawk College Student Big Band, Mohawk College Faculty, and members of the Hamilton Music Collective …

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[24 Apr 2011]
Royal Wedding Tea Party for Kids and Parents

Kids and parents are invited to be Royal Guests and celebrate the Royal Wedding at a fun Tea Party in the Sears Court at Eastgate Square on Saturday, April 30th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The tea party is a fundraiser for the McMaster Children’s Hospital and attire is Tea Party Dressy.

A British Jester will introduce Queen Elizabeth’s Look Alike along with her escort and children will enjoy their tea and treats while doing crafts and being entertained.

Prizes will be given for the Best Royal Wave, Best Royal Crown for …

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[10 Apr 2011]
Dabble with Scrabble – Saturday, April 9

The Carnegie Gallery’s Dabble with Scrabble Fundraiser on Saturday, April 8th raised over $4,700 for the Carnegie’s building fund.

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[10 Apr 2011]
Art in the Workplace – The Collection of Valeska Ramsay

The opening of the Valeska Ramsay Exhibition took place at at McMaster Innovation Park on Thursday, March 31 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

 Nineteen students enrolled in Dr. Alison McQueen’s fourth year seminar class, The History of Collecting” selected sixty-three pieces from the collection of Hamilton collector, Valeska Ramsay and produced an exhibition catalogue to accompany the show.  Each piece chosen for the catalogue was photographed and accompanied with a profile citing provenance and artist biography.

 Said Professor McQueen, “”This exhibition of Valeska Ramsay’s private art collection offer an unprecedented look at …

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