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‘Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks’ at Medicine Hat Lodge cancelled
By Medicine Hat News on May 25th, 2019
The local presentation of “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” scheduled to begin its run on Wednesday has been cancelled. The Medicine Hat Lodge, the host venue, issued a release on Friday afternoon. “Due to conflicting schedules we have had to cancel ‘Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks’ starring Morgan Fairchild, which was scheduled to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!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!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!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!Music for Mother’s Day courtesy of the Medicine Hat Community Orchestra, others
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!Director says issues and lessons in ‘Rent’ remain relevant today
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!‘Merchants of the Wild’ to return, wants adventurers
By Medicine Hat News on May 4th, 2019
“Merchants of the Wild” is looking for adventurers for season two. The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 6 with filming set to take place this summer. A release from the production company says this is a paid opportunity open to all Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit or Metis men and women who want an unforgettable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High energy at tonight’s Blues at the Bow
By Medicine Hat News on May 4th, 2019
The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer. It sounds more like a horror movie but it’s actually the latest offering from Blues at the Bow. The Bow Island spot continues its tradition of attracting some of the biggest names in blues, bringing this duo in tonight. The pair is known for their high energy, sweaty, dance-floor-boogying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radio Ramblings: A pleasure to have been Alberta bound
By Taylor Herperger on May 2nd, 2019
When I think about Alberta, both as a province and as a concept, I can’t help but bring to mind the distinct imagery carved out by song lyrics. Hot summers, prairie lights, and Rocky Mountain sunsets. Chinooks, big trucks and the wild rose. All things that, on their own, could be an emblem of anywhere, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cara Matthew bringing jazz-style pop and rock covers to Cafe Verve
By Medicine Hat News on May 1st, 2019
Standing out from the crowd is one way to make your mark in music. Vancouver-born, Toronto-based singer Cara Matthew has found a pretty unique niche to call her own: Jazz and blues renditions of rock and pop chart toppers. Matthew will perform some of these tunes and possibly some original music at Cafe Verve on ... Read More »
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