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AlvienWed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100sample posthttps://www.zohamehr.com/articles/sample-post/Jane Birkin was the OG it-girlWed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.zohamehr.com/articles/sample-post/Queer activism is shaping a unique classroom experiencehttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/queer-activism-is-reshaping-a-unique-classroom-experience/article_c39079c9-b8b9-4db3-83da-43052612dbd4.htmlOffered through English and cultural studies, ENGLISH 2QA3 brings university and incarcerated students together to explore queer writing, art and activismWed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/queer-activism-is-reshaping-a-unique-classroom-experience/article_c39079c9-b8b9-4db3-83da-43052612dbd4.htmlBlack student initiatives at McMaster are shaping campus culture year-roundhttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/black-student-initiatives-at-mcmaster-are-shaping-campus-culture-year-round/article_72f25b20-5913-4757-b2b3-18a21325ba27.htmlAcross campus, Black-focused initiatives continue to shape how students gather, create and express themselvesFri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/black-student-initiatives-at-mcmaster-are-shaping-campus-culture-year-round/article_72f25b20-5913-4757-b2b3-18a21325ba27.htmlThe Revival Art Store prioritizes connection as much as creationhttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/the-revival-art-store-prioritizes-connection-as-much-as-creation/article_18e39b7c-f9e2-4dd1-af3f-ac798e783781.htmlMore than a place to buy materials, the Revival offers space to connect and collaborateThu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/the-revival-art-store-prioritizes-connection-as-much-as-creation/article_18e39b7c-f9e2-4dd1-af3f-ac798e783781.htmlCoQuest brings artists and independent creators together in Hamiltonhttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/coquest-brings-artists-and-independent-creators-together-in-hamilton/article_cadf8f28-16a2-47a5-b658-466750eb4754.htmlA grassroots gathering highlights the collaborative spirit of Hamilton's creative sceneFri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/coquest-brings-artists-and-independent-creators-together-in-hamilton/article_cadf8f28-16a2-47a5-b658-466750eb4754.htmlHamilton couple combines partnership and production in new film companyhttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/hamilton-couple-combines-partnership-and-production-in-new-film-company/article_96f2332e-5fc3-4e63-bdf3-88771ae3b0bb.htmlPrecious Metal Productions launches with Hamilton-shot debut feature “Bee My Love”Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/hamilton-couple-combines-partnership-and-production-in-new-film-company/article_96f2332e-5fc3-4e63-bdf3-88771ae3b0bb.htmlBlack History Month at McMaster highlighted creativity and community-buildinghttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/black-history-month-at-mcmaster-highlighted-creativity-and-community-building/article_74f32108-db84-4815-83e1-a433efb4fc2a.html“Rooted in Community” launch featured student performances and a Black-owned business marketWed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/black-history-month-at-mcmaster-highlighted-creativity-and-community-building/article_74f32108-db84-4815-83e1-a433efb4fc2a.htmlLove is preserved through memory and habithttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/love-is-preserved-through-memory-and-habit/article_b63f693e-f718-5e67-a111-298fd2062813.htmlExamining how cultural memory allows connection to persist beyond proximityWed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/love-is-preserved-through-memory-and-habit/article_b63f693e-f718-5e67-a111-298fd2062813.htmlHow nostalgia functions as a form of lovehttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/how-nostalgia-functions-as-a-form-of-love/article_86dc43ed-84ef-5b22-9084-fe34afa0d10e.htmlHow people across cultures preserve connection through memory and ritualWed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/how-nostalgia-functions-as-a-form-of-love/article_86dc43ed-84ef-5b22-9084-fe34afa0d10e.htmlRoute 905 Country Festival brings major country headliners to Hamiltonhttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/route-905-country-festival-brings-major-country-headliners-to-hamilton/article_a4d3f73a-5732-5055-93a1-5a09bb17646f.htmlOrganized by former MSU president Jovan Popovic, the new festival marks his move into large-scale event productionSat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/route-905-country-festival-brings-major-country-headliners-to-hamilton/article_a4d3f73a-5732-5055-93a1-5a09bb17646f.htmlSwan Lake continues its global journey with a stop in Hamiltonhttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/swan-lake-continues-its-global-journey-with-a-stop-in-hamilton/article_de08b595-c9fa-529f-85aa-bbb84c0b40fa.htmlOrganized by International Ballet Stars, the performance reflects its relevance across audiences and bordersWed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/swan-lake-continues-its-global-journey-with-a-stop-in-hamilton/article_de08b595-c9fa-529f-85aa-bbb84c0b40fa.html‘An Evening with Margaret Atwood’ celebrates storytelling for a causehttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/an-evening-with-margaret-atwood-celebrates-storytelling-for-a-cause/article_5c09b8ba-3f50-52b6-8e81-bc40c39b3710.htmlHosted by Interval House of Hamilton, the event brought literature and community advocacy togetherWed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/an-evening-with-margaret-atwood-celebrates-storytelling-for-a-cause/article_5c09b8ba-3f50-52b6-8e81-bc40c39b3710.htmlFresh Up Festival brings a new wave of R&B to Hamiltonhttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/fresh-up-festival-brings-a-new-wave-of-r-b-to-hamilton/article_7bc0c559-a782-5966-b4a8-221209cc46d2.htmlThe third annual festival spotlights emerging Ontario artists and celebrates the city’s growing soul sceneThu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/fresh-up-festival-brings-a-new-wave-of-r-b-to-hamilton/article_7bc0c559-a782-5966-b4a8-221209cc46d2.html'Metamorphoses' reframes classical antiquity for a modern audiencehttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/metamorphoses-reframes-classical-antiquity-for-a-modern-audience/article_ed38f0df-e7e9-52aa-9476-9ee97256e9bb.htmlThe Art Gallery of Hamilton's fall exhibition invites visitors to see the ancient world through a contemporary lensWed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/metamorphoses-reframes-classical-antiquity-for-a-modern-audience/article_ed38f0df-e7e9-52aa-9476-9ee97256e9bb.htmlStudent Orchestra Night Out program opens concert halls to Hamilton's next generationhttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/student-orchestra-night-out-program-opens-concert-halls-to-hamiltons-next-generation/article_ca894030-514e-5f87-bd1d-4e12f00845f2.htmlThe Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra’s student initiative turns concerts into spaces for connection and curiosityWed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/student-orchestra-night-out-program-opens-concert-halls-to-hamiltons-next-generation/article_ca894030-514e-5f87-bd1d-4e12f00845f2.html"An Evening of Victorian Spiritualism" brings haunted history to lifehttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/an-evening-of-victorian-spiritualism-brings-haunted-history-to-life/article_8ac33422-d264-598a-9b15-178060f54149.htmlThe immersive event invites audiences to experience the cultural intrigue that captivated 19th-century parlorsThu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/an-evening-of-victorian-spiritualism-brings-haunted-history-to-life/article_8ac33422-d264-598a-9b15-178060f54149.htmlHamilton Film Festival celebrates 20 years of storytellinghttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/hamilton-film-festival-celebrates-20-years-of-storytelling/article_0484a605-62d9-5ef5-9cce-c0bdeef47ab6.htmlWhat began as a small local showcase is now a platform where community, culture and cinema uniteWed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/hamilton-film-festival-celebrates-20-years-of-storytelling/article_0484a605-62d9-5ef5-9cce-c0bdeef47ab6.htmlThe evolution of Halloween costumes from folklore to fast fashionhttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/the-evolution-of-halloween-costumes-from-folklore-to-fast-fashion/article_59918ee7-253b-5ca1-9b1d-e46a47b0a4dc.htmlA holiday rooted in ritual disguises has become a massive global industry and a defining part of university cultureThu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/the-evolution-of-halloween-costumes-from-folklore-to-fast-fashion/article_59918ee7-253b-5ca1-9b1d-e46a47b0a4dc.html"Performative Male" contest filled campus with laughter and critiquehttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/performative-male-contest-filled-campus-with-laughter-and-critique/article_b362f588-6bdf-529d-b34f-3e650cda55c5.htmlHosted by Sandbox Socials, the event blurred the line between entertainment and reflection on campus cultureFri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/performative-male-contest-filled-campus-with-laughter-and-critique/article_b362f588-6bdf-529d-b34f-3e650cda55c5.htmlBeyond September 30th, memory and culture sustain reconciliationhttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/beyond-september-30th-memory-and-culture-sustain-reconciliation/article_c3de5583-a25f-570c-bfad-d750f0a0c7d5.htmlWhat began as a single call to action has become a cultural practice of remembrance, education and storytelling that extends beyond the day itselfThu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/beyond-september-30th-memory-and-culture-sustain-reconciliation/article_c3de5583-a25f-570c-bfad-d750f0a0c7d5.htmlThe Royal Botanical Gardens transforms history into floral art with Fleurs de Villeshttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/the-royal-botanical-gardens-transforms-history-into-floral-art-with-fleurs-de-villes/article_7b3483c1-a12c-5e7c-8876-14937287c89f.htmlLocal florists reimagine Downton Abbey characters through couture installations at the Royal Botanical GardensThu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/the-royal-botanical-gardens-transforms-history-into-floral-art-with-fleurs-de-villes/article_7b3483c1-a12c-5e7c-8876-14937287c89f.htmlClubsfest introduces first-years to the communities that shape McMasterhttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/clubsfest-introduces-first-years-to-the-communities-that-shape-mcmaster/article_c3892ff4-c4f5-57c3-8ad4-477d7a2c9087.htmlClubsfest opens the door for first-years to start building their community and campus experienceThu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/clubsfest-introduces-first-years-to-the-communities-that-shape-mcmaster/article_c3892ff4-c4f5-57c3-8ad4-477d7a2c9087.htmlSupercrawl shows how culture and commerce thrive togetherhttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/supercrawl-shows-how-culture-and-commerce-thrive-together/article_ebc32f3e-a9d9-5de1-bb49-88d867f9a020.htmlBehind the music and murals, Supercrawl fuels Hamilton’s economyThu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/supercrawl-shows-how-culture-and-commerce-thrive-together/article_ebc32f3e-a9d9-5de1-bb49-88d867f9a020.htmlAfrofest celebrates culture and storytelling with Abju: to Dreamhttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/afrofest-celebrates-culture-and-storytelling-with-abju-to-dream/article_bbbe1c10-b829-5f49-a300-327962c03a7f.htmlThrough music, dance and theatre, Abju: to Dream brings a powerful story of tradition and ambition to lifeFri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/afrofest-celebrates-culture-and-storytelling-with-abju-to-dream/article_bbbe1c10-b829-5f49-a300-327962c03a7f.htmlExplore Alice in Bloomland at the Royal Botanical Gardenshttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/explore-alice-in-bloomland-at-the-royal-botanical-gardens/article_4942d558-a6dc-5cf4-889e-a22229563558.htmlAt the Royal Botanical Gardens, Wonderland comes to life through vibrant blooms and whimsical designFri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/explore-alice-in-bloomland-at-the-royal-botanical-gardens/article_4942d558-a6dc-5cf4-889e-a22229563558.htmlMac Musical Theatre shares design process behind Anastasiahttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/mac-musical-theatre-shares-design-process-behind-anastasia/article_4b986d21-a473-5b17-be3b-46056f98a34a.htmlMcMaster Musical Theatre's costume and set leads share the creative process behind their latest productionThu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/mac-musical-theatre-shares-design-process-behind-anastasia/article_4b986d21-a473-5b17-be3b-46056f98a34a.htmlThe group chat holds my hearthttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/the-group-chat-holds-my-heart/article_7986e548-69af-5946-964c-6eb499da2e38.htmlModern intimacy looks different, but the group chat is where it thrivesThu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/the-group-chat-holds-my-heart/article_7986e548-69af-5946-964c-6eb499da2e38.htmlSex, love and the evil eyehttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/sex-love-and-the-evil-eye/article_38e0c8c5-6e58-5cb5-b16b-775f4f5719c8.htmlLove isn’t just chemistry– it’s something to protect, whether through tradition or instinctThu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/sex-love-and-the-evil-eye/article_38e0c8c5-6e58-5cb5-b16b-775f4f5719c8.htmlHamilton Lunar New Year market showcases culture and communityhttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/hamilton-lunar-new-year-market-showcases-culture-and-community/article_d815265a-4b38-55bc-aa4f-09cc232050ee.htmlRed Packet Popups celebrated the richness of Lunar New Year traditions and local cultureThu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/hamilton-lunar-new-year-market-showcases-culture-and-community/article_d815265a-4b38-55bc-aa4f-09cc232050ee.htmlMcMaster Museum of Art hosts workshop for creative growthhttps://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/mcmaster-museum-of-art-hosts-workshop-for-creative-growth/article_c1972889-c51d-5447-a23f-520feb34bea5.htmlCombining art and coaching on fostering positive mindset change, McMaster's Museum of Art workshop offers a unique perspective on future-focused thinkingThu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thesil.ca/artsandculture/mcmaster-museum-of-art-hosts-workshop-for-creative-growth/article_c1972889-c51d-5447-a23f-520feb34bea5.html