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Radio Ramblings: What decade is it again?
By Chrissy Cruickshank on November 7th, 2019
NOTE: The Canalta Centre announced late on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 that the Blind melon, Soul Asylum and Bif Naked concert has been cancelled. “Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, BLIND MELON, SOUL ASYLUM, BIF NAKED have cancelled all tour dates that were announced on Tuesday which unfortunately includes Medicine Hat so the show ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busy times at the Esplanade
By Medicine Hat News on November 2nd, 2019
There will be music, laughs, dance and more dance at the Esplanade next week. The week starts with Christopher Hall bringing both the music and the laughs on Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Accompanied by a string quartet, Hall, on the clarinet, will make beautiful music. After each piece, Hall turns into a stand-up comic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downchild still going strong at 50 years
By Chris Brown on November 1st, 2019
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown After 50 years of recording, performing, touring and all the rest you’d think the guys from The Legendary Downchild Blues Band would be slowing down. You’d be wrong. The now-six-piece outfit is touring a breakneck speed across the Prairies this fall, set for an 8 p.m. show at the Esplanade on Nov. 9. Lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild show at Cafe Verve
By Medicine Hat News on November 1st, 2019
Music for just about any occasion may be the best way to describe Ava Wild. According to her website she’s “got drinking songs without alcohol; fairytales wrapped in leather; and an admiration for humanity.” Wild will play at Cafe Verve on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Wild, who hails from Regina, won the SOCAN foundation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Prairie art for Prairie folks
By Daniel Meller on November 1st, 2019
Our new exhibition opening today is more than just a bunch of paintings nailed to a wall. The art is hung with care and attention, and the scenes of the prairies will no doubt resonate with anyone with ties to this part of the world. Still not sure? Come down and see for yourself. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Esplanade exhibition captures the Prairie spirit
By Chris Brown on October 31st, 2019
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown Anyone who has spent any time in the Prairies knows there’s a rich history that would be impossible to fully capture. But with more than 174 pieces of art in A Prairie Vernacular, opening Friday evening, Joanne Marion is sure trying hard. The director/curator of the Esplanade Art Gallery says the pieces, from artists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radio Ramblings: Re-igniting the Halloween spark and a candy switch
By Cassie Donnelly on October 31st, 2019
@cass_1053rock Ahhh, Halloween a night full of trick-or-treaters, haunted houses and tons of candy. I was never a huge fan of Halloween until I became a parent. I was always the friend that needed extra convincing to dress up for the occasion. I may have even have been the neighbour that shut off all my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on October 31st, 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 »
Be the first to comment!Crozman on cello Nov. 1
By Medicine Hat News on October 26th, 2019
A cello performance by Cameron Crozman will take place in Medicine Hat on Nov. 1 in the Cultural Centre recital hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are “pay what you will.” Crozman, a Canadian cellist, has been described as an artist with a profound musical imagination. He plays the Spanish cello “El Tiburon”, which is attributed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raise a glass or two for the Monarch
By Medicine Hat News on October 26th, 2019
The Society of the Friends of the Monarch Theatre are just about ready to pop the cork on its annual Christmas fundraiser. The Christmas Wine Tasting takes place at Beveridge Landmark Events on Nov. 1, starting at 6 p.m. In addition to the win, MH Brew Co. will unveil an exclusive new brew, music will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alan Doyle returning
By Medicine Hat News on October 26th, 2019
Alan Doyle is back on the airwaves with new music and of course that means he’ll soon be back on the road. Doyle will play at the Esplanade on Feb. 26. Doyle’s new single “We Don’t Wanna Go Home” is a collaboration with country star Dean Brody. It’s the first cut released from his EP ... Read More »
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