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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 »
Be the first to comment!Alan Frew: Glass Tiger ‘is a bit of an enigma’
By Medicine Hat News on October 25th, 2018
Stan Ashbee Special to the News Don’t forget them when they’re gone — which will be next to impossible for Canadian icons Glass Tiger, performing live at the Esplanade Oct. 30. The band’s hits include “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone),” “Someday,” “My Town,” “Animal Heart,” and “Thin Red Line.” For those growing up in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radio Ramblings: Difficult to do justice to the legacy of Canadian icon Gord Downie
By Medicine Hat News on October 25th, 2018
Last week marked the one- year anniversary of the passing of a Canadian treasure. Gord Downie wasn’t just a rock star, he wasn’t just a poet and a showman. He was more. Something almost undefinable. His humble persona was always subtly impressive, and the way he used his spotlight to bring awareness to causes near ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Oct. 25-31
By Medicine Hat News on October 25th, 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!‘Young Frankenstein’ promises laughs, spectacle
By Chris Brown on October 20th, 2018
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown Spectacle, spectacle, spectacle. Branden Martin keeps returning to the word when discussing “Young Frankenstein.” It’s the newest production by Medicine Hat Musical Theatre and opens next week. “It’s a great show in that it has a lot of spectacle,” he said recently. Martin, who has the lead role of Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, specifically ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Craig Ferguson, Roy Orbison tribute at Esplanade this weekend
By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Craig Ferguson’s career includes stints as a drummer, actor and talk show host. He also has a fine set of stand-up comedy chops. That’s what brings him to Medicine Hat tonight. Ferguson’s Hobo Fabulous Tour stops at the Esplanade for an 8 p.m. show. He may be best known as either a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New skill brings new life to Murray McLauchlan’s career
By Chris Brown on October 19th, 2018
cbrown@medicinehatews.com @MHNBrown Murray McLauchlan is proving that you can in fact teach an old dog new tricks. Or at least that he can learn them on his own. McLauchlan, 70, finished his “Human Writes” album in 2011 and didn’t feel he had another one in him. He went to Italy and began working on a ... Read More »
1 responseLibrary Chat: New self-checkout machines coming to the library
By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2018
In my last column I described a tough but fair budgeting process that required some hard decisions. This week the library received three giant boxes full of fancy new equipment that are now sitting in a hallway on the library’s lower level. I feel I should explain. We have purchased three new self-checkout machines. These ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virtue and Moir: Thanks, Canada
By Chris Brown on October 18th, 2018
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown Scott Moir likes the idea of a time in the future where the names Virtue and Moir are forgotten. Prediction: Never gonna happen, Scott. Let’s back up just a little bit. Moir, currently on the road with the Thank You Canada Figure Skating tour, was speaking about the legacy that he and his ... Read More »
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