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Library Chat: Busy days ahead at MHPL
By Ken Feser on May 24th, 2019
The library runs a reading program every summer. I am under strict instructions from my Head of Youth Services to never ever call it a day camp because it is not really designed to be that; nevertheless it involves dropping kids off for a few hours a day so it is as popular with parents ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jazz Pick: Jazz Funky for chillin’ out
By Lyle Rebbeck on May 24th, 2019
ELIZABETH SHEPHERD THE SHUFFLE DEMONS With a little more than a month until JazzFest, people are making their plans for the week and buying their tickets and passes for what has become the annual celebration of passage into summer. Whether it is a graduation, school ending for the year, holidays just around the corner or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cosplay a major part of the annual Gas City Entertainment Expo
By MO CRANKER on May 23rd, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s very own Comic-Con will be taking place this weekend. The Gas City Entertainment Expo is running Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Stampede Pavilion and it is offering a number of events and chances to compete for prizes. “A few years ago we saw that there was an opportunity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radio Ramblings: Cranking it up to 10
By Chrissy Cruickshank on May 23rd, 2019
What did you want for your 10th birthday? I imagine I was hoping for a new My Little Pony to add to my collection, or maybe that was the year I got my Gameboy, or that awesome blue push-scooter I’d been begging for. It had a hand-break and everything, which was necessary to stop the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark May 23-29, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on May 23rd, 2019
THURSDAY – Live jam, Cecil Hotel, 9 p.m. – Ride the Mechanical Bull, Ralph’s Texas Bar and Steakhouse, 9 p.m. – Top 40 DJ music with Ryan Stewart, Temptation Night Club, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. – DJ jam nights, Corona, 9 p.m. – Karaoke, Mainliner Pub – Cozy Comedy’s Netflix & Chill comedy special on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Burton Cummings coming back this fall
By Medicine Hat News on May 22nd, 2019
Burton Cummings is returning to Medicine Hat. The legendary Canadian rocker will play at the Esplanade on Nov. 2 as part of his Up Close and Alone tour. Cummings played a sold-out show at the Esplanade in October 2017. Cummings has a lengthy lists of hits to his name both from his time as Guess ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jazz Pick: Jazz 101 introduced to help move newbies to the music
By Lyle Rebbeck on May 17th, 2019
The lineup for JazzFest 2019 has just been released, and once again, the city is about to transform as a string of performers make their way to Medicine Hat, most of which are performing at the jazz festivals from coast to coast. And JazzFest has made some changes this year. Jazz 101 is a new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: A lot of magic happens behind the scenes
By Phil Stark on May 17th, 2019
Welcome to the dark side! For the last 14 years I have worked in an office with no windows. My team and I mostly work 12-hour shifts; evenings and weekend. You normally don’t see me unless something is wrong. I work in the theatre at the Esplanade, and I love my job. In 2005 when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark May 16-22, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on May 16th, 2019
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Victoria Day long weekend. Check with the establishment. THURSDAY – Live jam, Cecil Hotel, 9 p.m. – Ride the Mechanical Bull, Ralph’s Texas Bar and Steakhouse, 9 p.m. – Top 40 DJ music with Ryan Stewart, Temptation Night Club, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. – DJ jam nights, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common threads in Medalta’s artist in residence exhibitions
By Chris Brown on May 16th, 2019
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown It’s a broad range of work but observers will notice themes that connect the five separate exhibitions that make up the larger artist in residence show currently on display at Medalta. Nature, social critique, identity, family history and music weave through the five exhibitions, said contract curator Jessica Platten this week. In addition to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radio Ramblings: May long weekend ideas for the non-campers
By Cassie Donnelly on May 16th, 2019
@cass_1053rock For most people May long weekend is the official start of summer and camping season. I am not “most people.” I have, and always will, despise camping. Now don’t get me wrong, there are still aspects of camping that I enjoy. I love sitting around a fire roasting hot dogs and marshmallows or laying ... Read More »
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