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Brad Paisley, Cirque du Soleil shows announced for Canalta Centre in 2020
By medicinehatnews on December 2nd, 2019
The Canalta Centre may just have solved the question of what to buy for Christmas. A concert by country star Brad Paisley on March 13 and an eight-show run of Cirque du Soleil’s Axel from July 30 to Aug. 2 were announced on Monday. Paisley has been one of the top stars in country music ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ennis Sisters bringing family Christmas cheer to Esplanade
By Chris Brown on December 2nd, 2019
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown If The Ennis Sisters had to be summed up in just two words it would be pretty easy: Family and music. Come December a third word is thrown into the mix: Christmas. The Newfoundland trio, known for their harmonies and humour, will be at the Esplanade on Sunday at 2 p.m. with their acclaimed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Don’t be a cotton-headed ninny muggins and miss ‘Elf’
By Chris Brown on December 2nd, 2019
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown From the North Pole to New York City, Buddy the elf had quite the adventure in the movie “Elf.” Now that journey has come to Medicine Hat. The beloved Christmas movie “Elf” is coming to the stage in Medicine Hat this week, thanks to Medicine Hat High School drama club. The show runs Nov. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Death metal band to play at Heartwood Cafe
By Medicine Hat News on November 23rd, 2019
Third Chamber is set to release its first EP. The Calgary death metal band will host a party for the release of “Harvesting Our Decay” on Nov. 29 at Heartwood Cafe. The five-song EP is said to contain a “mechanical blackened sound with lyrical content that is not for the faint of heart.” For more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sum 41 mixing the old and the new
By MO CRANKER on November 23rd, 2019
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com@MHNmocranker One of Sum 41’s first big tours as a band was with The Offspring. Nearly 20 years later – the bands are back on the road and more than halfway through a tour with stops across the country. Monday at 7 p.m. the bands are playing the Canalta Centre with Dinosaur Pile-Up. Sum 41 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: Fall book sale, Pecha Kucha and provincial grants preserved
By Ken Feser on November 22nd, 2019
Today’s column is a potluck as there are a few different things to mention. First, the Friends of the Library fall book sale is on today (Friday) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and tomorrow 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As usual there is a great selection of books at great prices and we have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Classic Albums Live putting another brick in Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ Nov. 29
By Chris Brown on November 22nd, 2019
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown For Rob Phillips, getting paid to play Pink Floyd songs might seem like a matter of destiny. After all, he played on an album recreation of “Dark Side of the Moon” when he was actually the one doing the paying. While at Vanier College in Montreal he and some classmates had to perform together ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of Medicine Hat Symphonic Society shows soon
By Medicine Hat News on November 22nd, 2019
The Medicine Hat Symphonic Society has two nights of music coming up. On Nov. 29 the vocal concerto competition will take place at St. John’s Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. A release from the group says “the young vocalists in Medicine Hat will amaze you with the quality and variety of their performances.” On Dec. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radio Ramblings: Getting the most out of the Christmas season
By Amber Beierbach on November 21st, 2019
If you are ready for some holiday cheer, the Christmas season will officially kick off in Medicine Hat this week with the annual lighting of the Christmas Tree in Batus Park at Midnight Madness downtown on Friday night. The festive lights will be on all around town and there will be lots to do between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Treasures to be found in annual panto
By Chris Brown on November 21st, 2019
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown Isaac Risling is going out with a Dame. He’s been building toward this for a few years and finally the role of a lifetime is his. Risling will be take on the coveted role of “the Dame” in the annual Medicine Hat Musical Theatre pantomime. “Ever since I started in musical theatre with MHMT ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Nov. 21-27, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on November 21st, 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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