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Snowed In Comedy Tour laughing all the way across the country

By Chris Brown on February 20th, 2020

cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown It’s hard to think of a time when an avalanche is a good thing, but Feb. 25 at the Esplanade might prove to be an exception. Tuesday will see the Snowed In Comedy Tour make its return to Medicine Hat, hopefully just as the snow melts away outside. The tour has a rotating lineup ... Read More »

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After Dark Feb. 20-26, 2020

By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2020

THURSDAY – Live jam, Cecil Hotel, 9 p.m. – Ride the Mechanical Bull, Ralph’s Texas Bar and Steakhouse, 9 p.m. – DJ jam nights, Corona, 9 p.m. – Karaoke, Mainliner Pub – Cozy Comedy’s Netflix & Chill comedy special on the big screen, Mad Hatter Comedy Club, 7-9 p.m. FRIDAY – DJ music, Corona, Night ... Read More »

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Buckcherry, Menopause shows announced for Medicine Hat

By Medicine Hat News on February 19th, 2020

Buckcherry has announced a return to Medicine Hat. The hard rockers from Los Angeles will be at the Canalta Centre on May 7. Buckcherry’s career spans more than 20 years and includes hits like “Crazy Bitch” and “Sorry.” The band was previously at the Esplanade way back in 2013. Bif Naked, whose hits include “Spaceman” ... Read More »

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Classic Albums Live to do ‘Damn the Torpedoes’

By Medicine Hat News on February 14th, 2020

Classic Albums Live returns to the Esplanade next week to perform Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ “Damn the Torpedoes.” The performance takes place Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. Classic Albums Live is not the regular tribute show. The band comes on stage plainly dressed and barely moves during the show. It’s not about the theatrics ... Read More »

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Library Chat: New play space an instant hit

By Ken Feser on February 14th, 2020

The Co-op Community Developmental Play Space finally opened in our Kinsmen Children’s Library. It has been hugely popular; every day my spirits are lifted by the sight and sound of many children and caregivers enjoying the toys and equipment. With a new service like this, there are always hiccups. The balls from the magnet wall ... Read More »

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After Dark Feb. 13-19, 2020

By Medicine Hat News on February 13th, 2020

Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Family 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. – DJ jam nights, Corona, 9 p.m. – Karaoke, Mainliner Pub – Cozy Comedy’s Netflix & Chill comedy ... Read More »

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Tim Tamashiro is out to make you smile

By Chris Brown on February 13th, 2020

cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown Tim Tamashiro aims to have you smiling – both at his show this week and long after it’s over. That’s what a cocktail should do after all. Tamashiro – a jazz singer, speaker, entertainer and former national radio host – delivers what he calls a “story/song cocktail” like no else. He’s coming to the ... Read More »

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Radio Ramblings: Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis helped define my generation

By Cassie Donnelly on February 13th, 2020

@cass_1053rock Does it make you feel old when somebody tells you that such and such an album is turning 25 years old? Or is that just me? I love looking back at the albums that shaped my youth. In this case, the year was 1995. I was just 12 years old and had no idea ... Read More »

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The Peking Acrobats at the Esplanade

By Medicine Hat News on February 11th, 2020

The Peking Acrobats will take to the Esplanade stage on Thursday to change your perceptions about the limits of human ability. With 32 years of shows behind them, The Peking Acrobats will “perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, ... Read More »

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Review: ‘Now. Here. This.’ at MHMT will draw you in and keep you

By Medicine Hat News on February 10th, 2020

“Now. Here. This.” is a hilarious spin on how we all got here – in this case to the Medicine Hat Musical Theatre Playhouse for the groups current production. Now is the time. Here is the only place. This is all I want to be. This production stars a talented and ambitious cast of characters: ... Read More »

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