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Best of Country Music in Medicine Hat

By Medicine Hat News on April 6th, 2018

Medicine Hat News Nashville’s Donny Lee is returning to Medicine Hat. Lee was here in November with his Honkytonk Experience show and is back this month for an April 29 date with his show Donny Lee and the Best of Country Music. The show, 7:30 p.m. at the Medicine Hat College Eresman Theatre, will run ... Read More »

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‘Unsurpassed’ talent at 2018 School Art

By Medicine Hat News on April 5th, 2018

Medicine Hat News Every spring for 40 years students in the Medicine Hat region have had the opportunity to have their art work displayed for all to see. The 2018 School Art exhibition is currently on at the Esplanade and the level of talent being showcased an be summed up in just one word. “Unsurpassed,” ... Read More »

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Rock Ramblings: Music made the connections during internship in the Hat

By Medicine Hat News on April 5th, 2018

I am a firm believer that music brings people together. From meeting people at shows, to just finding out you like the same tunes, it’s so easy to make friends through a mutual love of music. I’m new to the Hat, so I’m going to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I’m from Calgary, interning ... Read More »

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Library Chat: A day in the life of a chief librarian

By Medicine Hat News on March 29th, 2018

April 2 is the first day of work for the new chief librarian of the Medicine Hat Public Library, Ken Feser. On April 5 you are invited to join us in welcoming him to the library and to the city with a public reception from 4-6 p.m. on the library’s main level. Snacks/refreshments will be ... Read More »

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Rock Ramblings: Signs of spring

By Medicine Hat News on March 29th, 2018

Last week the first official day of spring went down and, unofficially, I bought into what Mother Nature was pawning off. Like every other man with a garage who doesn’t use it to store vehicles, I could be found inside, messing with the automatic door opener and re-examining my season priorities. The first obstacle to ... Read More »

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Five new Esplanade shows announced

By Medicine Hat News on March 27th, 2018

Medicine Hat News The five shows announced by the Esplanade on Monday are based in music, but a wide array of styles and performances separates them. Most would likely rank the Andre-Philippe Gagnon performance on May 25 as the most interesting in terms of the performance. Gagnon is known as The Man of 1,000 Voices ... Read More »

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Crescent Heights, Hat High and McCoy bands unite for show

By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2018

Medicine Hat News Bands from Medicine Hat’s three high schools will bring their immense talents together for one night next week. The annual Tri-School Band concert is set for Monday at 7 p.m. at the Esplanade, featuring the Crescent Heights High School Band, Medicine Hat High School Band, and Monsignor McCoy High School Band. Songs ... Read More »

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Classic Albums Live, Kentucky Headhunters on tap for the Esplanade

By Medicine Hat News on March 23rd, 2018

Medicine Hat News The three-show Classic Albums Live series ends tonight with one of the best-selling albums of all-time. Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” will be performed cut for cut and note for note at a sold-out Esplanade tonight. The album, which has sold 20 million certified units spawned the hits “Dreams,” “Go Your own Way” and ... Read More »

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Eye on the Esplanade: Many facets to the Esplanade people don’t often think about

By Medicine Hat News on March 23rd, 2018

So, what do you do at the Esplanade? My job is facility worker for the City’s Community Development Department and I get asked that question a lot when I tell people I work at the Esplanade. Many believe the building only has a theatre, which is fair I guess, since some huge acts have graced ... Read More »

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Rock Ramblings: Spring is here, so let’s party

By Medicine Hat News on March 22nd, 2018

While it may not seem like it just yet, spring is officially here. I know I’m not alone in thinking that this winter felt like one of the longest ever in Medicine Hat. In fact, the month of February was the Gas City’s coldest in the past 25 years. While there’s still snow piled high ... Read More »

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After Dark March 22-28

By Medicine Hat News on March 22nd, 2018

THURSDAY – Karaoke, Oly’s Alehouse and Eatery, Johnny with Dynamite Sound, win a $100 gift certificate, 9 p.m., 403-548-6597 – 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 ... Read More »

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