Local Entertainment
Momentum keeps The Glorious Sons going strong
By Medicine Hat News on November 2nd, 2018
Stan Ashbee Special to the News It’s been a banner year for The Glorious Sons, as the Kingston, Ont., band won a Juno Award for rock album of the year and a group of the year award at the 2018 Indies. Their latest release “Young Beauties and Fools” also landed the band its first No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: E-audiobook resource, Hoopla, now available at public library
By Medicine Hat News on November 2nd, 2018
The library has acquired a new e-audiobook resource we are excited about. If you don’t know, e-audiobooks are recorded books that you can listen to on your phone or other electronic device. Audiobooks on CD or tape have been around for years and years but this new digital version is important for reasons I will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Five More Questions with Lindsay Ell
By Chris Brown on November 1st, 2018
Calgary’s Lindsay Ell has been making a name for herself in country music on both side of the border. She’s performing at the Esplanade on Nov. 2. We have a full feature on Lindsay in Thursday’s issue, but Chris Brown had so much fun talking to her he asked five more questions for an online ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lindsay Ell aims to inspire young girls to shred on the guitar
By Chris Brown on November 1st, 2018
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown Lindsay Ell knows how important it is to have someone to look up to. She grew up in Calgary when a certain Canadian was ruling the country and pop airwaves at home and abroad. “I started paying piano when I was six years old and picked up guitar when I was eight because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radio Ramblings: Tales from the crypt, er, the courthouse
By Medicine Hat News on November 1st, 2018
I have for you a true crime story, one that happened in this very city. The following information has been withheld for years, but I feel it’s time the public hear this compelling tale. This month marks the 10th year I’ve been with 102.1 CJCY. I’ve had a few different roles over the last decade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Nov. 1-7
By Medicine Hat News on November 1st, 2018
THURSDAY – Karaoke, Oly’s Alehouse and Eatery, Johnny with Dynamite Sound, win a $100 gift certificate, 9 p.m., 403-548-6597 – 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 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Howl Musical’ Sunday at Esplanade
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Halloween comes to the Esplanade a few days early. Norman Foote presents The Howl Musical Masquerade on Sunday at 2 p.m. The Juno Award-winning entertainer’s show brings music, costumes and Halloween together for a family-friendly experience. The show includes a unique animated choir and performers from local schools. The Esplanade has designated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Happy Days’ are here next week
By Chris Brown on October 27th, 2018
cbrown@medicinehatnews.comTwtitter: MHNBrown Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Happy Days. That’s not exactly how the song from the hit TV show goes, but those are the days of the first three performances of Firehall Theatre’s “Happy Days” next week. “It sounded like (a play) that everybody would remember and like to come see,” said director Deb Hoefling this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Review: ‘Young Frankenstein’ comes alive
By Chris Brown on October 26th, 2018
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown Nine out of 10 doctors agree you should get tickets for “Young Frankenstein.” The tenth doctor is an idiot and probably has an abnormal brain. Following the media night performance Wednesday, Medicine Hat Musical Theatre officially begins its new season tonight as the curtain rises on “Young Frankenstein,” the Broadway smash based on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Remembrance Day a busy time at Esplanade
By Medicine Hat News on October 26th, 2018
I love the fall season, especially as it makes its crisp and cozy transition into winter. If I could live in a land of perpetual autumn bliss, I would be a happy person indeed. Add in a little dusting of snow, a nice hot chocolate, and ah!, it’s loveliness all-around. One of my favourite holidays ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Column gets new name, new contributors
By Medicine Hat News on October 25th, 2018
Medicine Hat News There’s a new look to the ‘Rock Ramblings’ column this week, including a new name — ‘Radio Ramblings’. The move comes as a result of CJCY-FM (Classic Hits – 102.1 FM) being acquired by Rogers Media earlier this year. Its studio was moved to 107-7 Strachan Bay, where 105.3 ROCK operates. ‘Rock ... Read More »
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