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!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!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!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 »
Be the first to comment!By Chris Brown on May 11th, 2019
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown It’s a comedy show, but Ali Hassan won’t have any complaints if you leave the theatre having learned something. The Canadian comedian, host and actor will be at the Esplanade on Wednesday with his show Muslim, Interrupted. The fact people come for laughs and get a little bit of information out of it is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on May 10th, 2019
Beveridge Landmark Events is turning back the clock tonight. The downtown venue is hosting a spring sockhop featuring the music of the 1950s and ’60s provided by The Bromantics. “With with brilliant brass tones and doo-wop harmonies they keep the audience screaming for more,” says a release from Beveridge’s Mavis Conrad. She goes on to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By MO CRANKER on May 10th, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker A special concert for Mother’s Day is scheduled for Sunday at Medicine Hat College. The event starts at 2:30 p.m. and it will feature the Medicine Hat Community Orchestra, the Medicine Hat High School Junior Orchestra, Bow Head Ensembles and other acts. “It’s something we do every year and we have several groups playing,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Ken Feser on May 10th, 2019
Freshly back from vacation, out of money, energy and ideas, and starved for recent library news, I couldn’t think of what to write about in this column. I was eventually driven from my keyboard to our staff room where I asked a colleague for her opinion. “Write about the book sale,” she said. Of course! ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Chris Brown on May 10th, 2019
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown When Elaine Jeffery made her final decision on the spring show for Top Hat Productions it came down to two factors: Topics and timeliness. With subject matter that deals with sexuality, drug use and homelessness, and the recent 20-year anniversary of its Broadway debut, “Rent” was an easy choice. The show runs at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on May 9th, 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 »
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