March 14th, 2025

Local Entertainment

Eye on the Esplanade: A Light in the time of need

By Medicine Hat News Opinion on May 7th, 2020

Many of us were disappointed to learn that School Art would cancelled this year. It’s been somewhat of a beacon in our community, a light that signifies the end of winter, the school year and that summer is just around the corner. Not only is it a fun way to celebrate the talent of our ... Read More »

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Stay in Medicine Hat launches local landmark driving tour

By Medicine Hat News on April 30th, 2020

The words Stay in Medicine Hat have never been more relevant, but the local accommodation association is still making sure residents have a safe and fun way to escape the confines of their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay in Medicine Hat recently launched the framework for a driving tour of the Gas City on ... Read More »

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Canalta Centre, Esplanade and Rotary Music Festival cancel shows

By Medicine Hat News on March 14th, 2020

The COVID-19 virus is bringing the world to its knees, and Medicine Hat’s entertainment scene is no exception. Upcoming shows at the Canalta Centre by Roseanne Barr (May 1) and the Baby Shark Live! Tour (June 23) were cancelled on Friday. This follows the postponement of the Brad Paisley concert that was to take place ... Read More »

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Celtic Illusion in the city tonight

By Medicine Hat News on March 6th, 2020

A pre-St. Patrick’s Day treat happens tonight at the Esplanade. Celtic Illusion is visiting Canada for the first time this winter and spring. According to the Esplanade’s website, the all ages show “cleverly fuses awe-inspiring contemporary Irish Dance with mind-blowing magic and grand illusions.” The description goes on that state that “incredible new choreography, spellbinding ... Read More »

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Augustana Choir coming to Medicine Hat next week

By Medicine Hat News on February 28th, 2020

The University of Alberta Augustana Choir will be in the city on March 6. A press release and poster from the college says the choir will perform works by Thomas Weelkes, Felix Mendelssohn, Eriks Esenvalds, Don MacDonald, Kim Andre Arnessen and more. The performance will also feature solos by music majors in voice, piano and ... Read More »

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Kelly Prescott sharing a real and true wave of emotions with upcoming tour

By Ryan Dahlman on February 22nd, 2020

rdahlman@prairiepost.com It is all about realization and growth for rising Canadian country singer Kelly Prescott, both with her personal life and her career. Prescott, a native of Ottawa, is currently on tour with Alan Doyle (former front of Great Big Sea). The tour stops in Medicine Hat Feb. 26. “I am so lucky to be ... Read More »

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Sho-Tyme coming back

By Medicine Hat News on February 21st, 2020

It will soon be show time at Medicine Hat College. Well, Sho-Tyme to be exact. The L.A. hip hop instructor will be at MHC for an exclusive Hip Hop Intensive on Feb. 29. A similar event sold-out in 2019. “He is one of the world’s most sought after hip hop instructors and maintains one of ... Read More »

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Buckcherry, Menopause shows announced for Medicine Hat

By Medicine Hat News on February 19th, 2020

Buckcherry has announced a return to Medicine Hat. The hard rockers from Los Angeles will be at the Canalta Centre on May 7. Buckcherry’s career spans more than 20 years and includes hits like “Crazy Bitch” and “Sorry.” The band was previously at the Esplanade way back in 2013. Bif Naked, whose hits include “Spaceman” ... Read More »

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