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The Golden Girls return – as puppets
By Chris Brown on February 21st, 2019
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown With the entertainment scene awash in reboots or reunions of hit shows it was only a matter of time before “The Golden Girls” returned. But this one has a twist. Puppets. Thank You for Being a Friend, titled after the theme song of the show that ran from 1985-1992, will take the audience back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A rocking tribute on Feb. 22
By Medicine Hat News on February 8th, 2019
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s Robert Larrabee will get things rocking Feb. 22 at the Kinplex Arena Social Room. The multi-talented entertainer will pay tribute to the days of rock ‘n’ roll at the show, which will begin at 8 p.m. Call 403-580-0403 for tickets and visit robertlarrabee.org for more on the performer... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Feb. 7-13
By Medicine Hat News on February 7th, 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 FRIDAY – DJ music, Corona, Night Magic – Live music, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Trews are here Sunday
By Medicine Hat News on February 2nd, 2019
Medicine Hat News The Super Bowl may be in Atlanta but Medicine Hat has a super show lined up Sunday evening as well. Canadian rockers The Trews will close out the weekend with an 8 p.m. show at the Esplanade. The band is spending the winter touring across Canada in support of its most recent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Explosive show ‘Newsies’ set for CHHS stage
By Chris Brown on January 25th, 2019
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown It’s finally here. Years after a workshop with the director and set designer of “Newsies” put the show at the top of Jennifer Davies’ list, it’s finally here. “Since 2013 it’s been a bit of passion project for me, we’ve had the rights to it for a long time,” Davies said last week. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Lost and found history
By Medicine Hat News on January 25th, 2019
History can be lost over time, but it can also be rediscovered. Faded stories can come back into focus by combining records such as photographs with memory and other information at hand. In 2016, the Esplanade Archives received a set of 40 glass plate negatives, carefully housed in an antique tobacco tin. Glass plate negatives ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kira Isabella’s maturity and confidence show in her music
By Chris Brown on January 24th, 2019
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown For the better part of a decade and about one-third of her life Kira Isabella has been one of the top names in Canadian country music. With experience like that and youth on her side, the 25-year-old may just be getting started. Isabella returned to the airwaves last year with “Little Girl” and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Jan. 24-30
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 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 FRIDAY – DJ music, Corona, Night Magic – Live music, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatterland’s ‘Snow Day’ has plenty of laughs
By Chris Brown on January 19th, 2019
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown Everyone knows students live for a snow day. But did you know teachers, other adults and even seniors feel the same? Hatterland Children’s Theatre will show just how much fun one can be in “Just Another Snow Day” next week. The play will run Jan. 24-26 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 26 at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gone Country off to Swift Current
By Medicine Hat News on January 18th, 2019
Medicine Hat News Known for playing shows in Medicine Hat and other southeastern Alberta communities, Gone Country is headed to Saskatchewan this weekend. The band will play at Good Tyme Dance Club in Swift Current on Saturday from 8-11 p.m. The band specializes in the classics — Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard and the like — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hannam playing Sunday at Ye Olde Jar Bar
By Medicine Hat News on January 11th, 2019
Medicine Hat News John Wort Hannam is hitting the ground of 2019 running with a seven-show, eight-day run across the Prairies. Hannam comes to Medicine Hat on Sunday, playing at Ye Olde Jar Bar at 7:30 p.m. The past few years have been filled with highs and lows for the southern Alberta folk and roots ... Read More »
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