Check out these events to take explore Hamilton before midterm season hits
Before the semester starts getting busy, take a break and stop by these events to explore and learn more about Hamilton!
The Mini Zine Making Workshop is a free event that will be taking place on Jan. 23, 2024 from 12-1 p.m. at the McMaster Museum of Art. The event is part of Thrive Week, a week when the McMaster community comes together as a community to talk about mental health. Mini zines are self-published mini magazines that tend to display images and/or texts that are collectible. The workshop will cover how to make these zines and have participants make it unique to their own art style and practices. The event will also include a tour of the exhibit Chasm at the museum. There is limited space and registration is required.
The Hamilton Winterfest will be held from Feb. 2-19 at the rooftop plaza of Jackson Square. It will host a variety of events such as concerts, crafts, drag, dancing, theatre, fashion and art installations. Performers such as Aoife-Louise Doyle, Wax Mannequin and LT the Monk will hold a live concert there. They will also be hosting their annual Winterfest POP in the heart of downtown, featuring interactive exhibitions that relive the nostalgia of our youth, scratch n’ sniff stickers and video games.
The Hamilton Fashion Week, one of the biggest fashion parties in Canada, will be holding its 10th anniversary at the Music Hall on Feb. 17, 2024. This year, it will present its first Hamilton Runway project: Ethos of Summer, a representation of what summer means to each competitor. It will feature 10 designers, each presenting 10 looks. Some of the local designers that will be featured include Aimee Woods, Kaylee Shallows, Leslie Smith and more. Tickets will need to be purchased in advance.
Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Festival
The Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Festival will be held from Feb. 21-24 at the FirstOntario Centre. It will be hosted by Patrick McKenna and Graham Greene and feature local Hamilton comedy talent. One of the special guests is Hamilton punk rock group Teenage Head, who will be performing their 50th anniversary show. Tickets will need to be purchased in advance.
Have fun checking these out!
Jennifer Bacher
The Silhouette
With cold weather comes chapped lips and dry skin. Gross. Here are some winter skincare essentials to keep you looking as awesome on the outside as you are on the inside!
EOS Lip Balm ($3.50)
This sphere shaped lip balm can be found in any drugstore or Walmart and Target. EOS, standing for “Evolution of Smooth,” is the best new product in the world of lip balm.
As 95 per cent organic and 100 per cent natural, this balm keeps your lips smooth and soft without a waxy feel. EOS lip balm comes in a variety of scents/flavours: Blueberry Acai, Pomegranate Raspberry, Sweet Mint, Strawberry Sorbet, Summer Fruit and my personal favourite, Honeysuckle Honeydew.
L’Occitane Hand Cream ($12)
Available at Sephora or L’Occitane stores themselves, L’Occitane hand cream is a must have for this winter season. This super potent and creamy moisturizer quickly penetrates the skin to protect and replenish dry hands. L’Occitane has a special formula of shea butter, honey, almond milk, grape seed oil and coconut oil for lasting soft skin. This moisturizer will not leave your hands feeling greasy or tight, but will leave a delightful fresh scent. Bonus: it is also small enough to carry around in your bag.
Philosophy Body Lotion ($31)
Philosophy offers a variety of fun scents in their 480-millilitre bottles. Ranging from Gingerbread to Magnolia flowers, you are bound to find one that suits your every mood. The body lotion is moisturizing while leaving a light scent. You will not regret investing in high quality lotion this winter. Philosophy products can be found at Sephora and The Hudson Bay Company.
Burt’s Bees Cuticle Cream ($8)
Help your hands out with some extra love. Nourish and moisturize your nails and cuticles with this all-natural cream. Harsh winter weather and flu season often leaves cuticles dry and cracked (the necessary evil of disinfecting gel). The mix of lemon oil and bees wax will leave your fingers looking healthy and beautiful this holiday season.
