Listen to live music each Friday at Noon at Central Library. A celebration of the legacy of the Hamilton-born blues master.
Hear the music and stories of Hamilton's Jackie Washington as performed by legendary local bluesman Harrison Kennedy in Central Library's Hamilton Room. The Stewart Memorial Church Choir under the direction of Michael Highgate will also take the stage to celebrate the occasion. Jackie was Canada's first black disc jockey and a multi-award winning performer in the blues and jazz worlds.
Watch more HPL concerts online again and again on HPL's Noon Hour Concert Playlist on YouTube.
AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Culture |
TAGS: | Music Royalty | Music | In Branch | Concerts | Black History Month |
The first Hamilton Public Library building opened on September 16, 1890 by the Earl and Countess of Aberdeen on the north side of Main Street West. In 1913, a new main library opened. This building was replaced in 1980 by Central Library, at the current location on York Boulevard.
In 2010, Central Library re-opened after approximately 18 months of renovations. Central Library opened with a newly revitalized first floor, which includes a Community Living Room that takes advantage of natural light. The Ontario Library Association honoured Central in 2012 with an Architectural and Design Transformation award.
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