Hamilton Christmas #Giveaway #HamOnt

This one is especially for all of you Hamilton Ontario readers out there - or those in the GTA who'd like to come see more of what Hamilton has to offer!

If you've spent any time in Hamilton at all in the last couple years, you've hopefully picked up on the fact that there is a lot going on in here right now. From entrepreneurs, creative start-ups and fantastic shops, to talented musicians, the vibrant arts scene and great neighbours... My fellow food blogger Anne from Food Retro and I got together to highlight just a few of these areas in a #HamOnt Giveaway!

The following prizes are up for grabs in this spectacular Hamilton Christmas Giveaway:

Two (2) sets of two (2) tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s “Varekai”  (Wed, January 29, 7:30PM) (value $119.50/set). Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world a world where something else is possible. A world called Varekai. The sky lets go a solitary young man, and the story of Varekai begins.

Anneke, Fall 2012. C Melanie Gillis

An Individual Portrait Session with Melanie Gillis, Photographer (value $225). We did a session with Melanie in her studio after each of our children were born and she is phenomenal. It's such a relaxed atmosphere and she takes the stress out of the whole process - even with an infant involved!
Prints & images not included, contact Melanie for prices on upgrading to couples or family portrait session.

1 Hour Makeup Lesson from Bloom Mobile Makeup (Value $125) A 1 hour personal makeup lesson with one of the makeup artists from Bloom Mobile Makeup.
We’ve made men into Vikings, turned blush and lip gloss into a full-body sunburn, and we once turned dancing children into robots (you had to be there). We couldn't do over 10 years of film, fashion, editorial, commercial and wedding makeup without knowing products, skin, lighting, colour and technique inside and out.  But, like any art form, it’s the artistic part that can’t be learned, taught, or even explained. And it’s what sets us apart. We have an exceptional eye for recognizing your most beautiful features, and the creative talent to bring them out. 

2 Tickets to the next Ash & Bloom Hamilton Concert & a Self-Titled EP (Value $25)
I had the distinct pleasure of singing in the university choir in which these two talented boys met - actually, it's possible that Mr McKenna intimidated me into joining the choir. Besides being some of the best folks that you could ever meet, Matt & James - Ash & Bloom - are phenomenally gifted musicians. They've also penned a wonderful song about our very own city - I hope you'll get to hear it at their next concert!

Contest details: Participants must reside in Southern Ontario and be able to travel to Hamilton to claim prizes (for obvious reasons). Winners chosen by Rafflecopter. Contest Ends Friday, January 9 @11:59pm, 2014.

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