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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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‘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 »

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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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Eye on the Esplanade: Home and away — from local to national at the Esplanade Art Gallery

By Medicine Hat News on November 23rd, 2018

As I look back at the year’s art exhibitions at the Esplanade, I marvel at the diversity and high level of accomplishment that “local” artists have displayed in their presentations here. I always wish there was more time in the gallery’s calendar, since I know there are many artists in Medicine Hat eagerly awaiting their ... Read More »

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Radio Ramblings: Gift ideas for music lover on your Christmas list

By Medicine Hat News on November 22nd, 2018

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is less than five weeks away. I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed quite the influx of shoppers hitting the mall and big box stores over the last couple of days. This week in particular has been extremely busy because of the anticipation of tomorrow’s huge shopping event, ... Read More »

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Villain’s role suits Carlsson in ‘A Christmas Carol’

By Chris Brown on November 22nd, 2018

cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown Haters gonna hate, and Tony Carlsson wouldn’t have it any other way. He’s played villainous characters before — Abanaza in 2016’s “Aladdin” pantomime and the Sheriff of Nottingham in “Robin Hood” last year. “Part of the fun of (playing a villain) is having the crowd slather boos all over you and throw insults,” ... Read More »

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