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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!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!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!‘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 »
Be the first to comment!Volbeat, Godsmack in top form, says guitarist ahead of Medicine Hat show
By medicinehatnews on April 29th, 2019
Volbeat and Godsmack are co-headlining the ultimate high octane double bill tonight (Apr. 29) at the Canalta Centre in Medicine Hat with special guest Stitched Up Heart. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.ca or at the Canalta Centre Box Office. On behalf of the News, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Logan McKillop at Cafe Verve
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2019
Singer. Songwriter. Storyteller. Sophomore album released. All these things describe Logan McKillop, who’ll play at Cafe Verve on Monday. The Manitoba-born McKillop has spent years establishing his chops as a songwriter and earned high praise for his guitar work. His shows and his music will give listeners a full appreciation of just how good music ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: Library funding questions abound following election
By medicinehatnews on April 26th, 2019
The election is over and we have a new government so I thought I would review the province’s public library service. Alberta provides about $30 million in operating grants to public libraries. This represents 14 per cent of total library operating revenue. Medicine Hat’s provincial grant was just under $350,000 last year and the same ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark April 24-May 1, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on April 25th, 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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