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Have Amero Little Christmas
By Medicine Hat News on December 6th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The latest in the Medicine Hat Brewing Company’s ON-Stage Series is sure to put you in the spirit of the season. Singer-songwriter Don Amero is prepared to wish Hatters Amero Little Christmas beginning at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Esplanade. On his website the show is described as a new take on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MacKenzie Porter drops first new music in five years
By Chris Brown on November 30th, 2018
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown MacKenzie Porter can never be accused of being lazy. For years the Medicine Hat born-and-bred performer has juggled singing and acting careers. Things are no different as 2018 comes to a close. “I never stop going,” she said. “I absolutely love doing this. I love being busy and especially because I don’t feel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: A few small purchases going over well with public
By Medicine Hat News on November 30th, 2018
I have previously mentioned financial issues and described the library’s finances as not catastrophic but a little bit tight. That description still holds true but with an organization the size of the library, a few hundred dollars here or there will not make or break the budget. The library is making a few purchases in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ is nothing to ‘bah-humbug’ about
By Chris Brown on November 30th, 2018
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown Medicine Hat Musical Theatre is firmly on Santa’s “nice” list Did you like the 1990s? Do you have fond memories of the decade? Do you get a spring in your step when you think of “Wayne’s World,” Ross and Rachel and Vanilla Ice? Then you’ll love Medicine Hat Musical Theatre’s pantomime production of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common thread to Esplanade Gallery exhibits
By Medicine Hat News on November 30th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A couple of new exhibitions in the Art Gallery of the Esplanade have been announced and there’s a common thread involved. Both exhibitions will have their public reception Friday at 7 p.m., with music by Betty Bischke. The first exhibition is overandunderandoverandunder … Three Contemporary Tapestry Artists: Murray Gibson, Jane Kidd and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radio Ramblings: Thrilling and gratifying to meet an idol and a pop music hero
By Medicine Hat News on November 29th, 2018
As the old saying goes, you’re never meet your hero or idol. I’ve been very fortunate in my career to meet and interview public figures like Rick Hansen.He’s a truly amazing and inspirational man.I first met Hansen not too long after he finished his Man in Motion World Tour.Even though our interview lasted only about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!East Coast fiddle masters will energize the Esplanade
By Chris Brown on November 29th, 2018
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown Some people will tell you November is too early for Christmas music. Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy are not two of those people. The Juno Award-winning East Coast fiddle masters are already five shows deep on their A Celtic Family Christmas tour. The duo is on the road performing with their children until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Nov. 29-Dec. 5
By Medicine Hat News on November 29th, 2018
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!Classic Albums Live back with ‘Crime of the Century’ tonight
By Medicine Hat News on November 29th, 2018
Medicine Hat News There’s a super show at the Esplanade tonight. Classic Albums Live presents the Supertramp album “Crime of the Century” tonight, note for note and cut for cut as Classic Albums Live does. Showtime is 8 p.m. The third album from Supertramp, “Crime of the Century” contained “Dreamer” and “Bloody Well Right” among ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Oh What a Night! Christmas’ coming to Esplanade Wednesday
By Medicine Hat News on November 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Oh What a Night! Christmas returns to the Esplanade next week to spread holiday cheer. The renowned show that tributes Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons ups its game for the holidays. This show, you see, includes the music of “Mr. Christmas” himself, Andy Williams. Williams thrilled TV audiences in the 1960s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legend of George Jones at Esplanade Nov. 24
By Medicine Hat News on November 23rd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Legend of George Jones comes to the Esplanade next week. Featuring Canadian country singer Duane Steele, the Nov. 24 show will pay tribute to a man some consider to be the greatest country singer of all-time. In his more than 50-year career, Jones had hit such as “She Thinks I Still ... Read More »
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