By Medicine Hat News on June 29th, 2018
People contact the Archives every day with a variety of unique topics they want to research. Whether it is simple things like a business’s or building’s history, a genealogical question, or more complex projects involving many factors, we’re ready to help. I don’t like to say that I have a preference, but I definitely do. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Chris Brown on June 28th, 2018
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown Medicine Hat is about to get woke from its usual summer theatre slumber. Top Hat Productions, a new theatre group in the city, presents “Spring Awakening” from July 5-14. The group’s founder, Elaine Jeffery, says she’s been a part of all theatre groups in the city at different times and saw an avenue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on June 28th, 2018
Have you ever seen the movie “High Fidelity”? A maybe seminal two-and-a-half hours about a professional music lover wondering why all his past relationships have failed? Well, if you haven’t seen it (or read the book), you should (it has a killer soundtrack), and if you have seen it then you’ll know a major theme ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on June 28th, 2018
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Canada Day long weekend. Check with the establishment. 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. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Mo Cranker on June 23rd, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Medicine Hat’s 22nd JazzFest is coming to a close this weekend, but there’s still plenty to do, says producer Lyle Rebbeck. Saturday and Sunday feature a number of paid and free events for Hatters to attend, including one of the event’s trademark shows. “The show on top of the Parkade is something people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on June 22nd, 2018
JOHN RONEY: The Koln Concert T RILEY and PUNCH DRUNK CABARET We’re into the final weekend of JazzFest, with a wide array of free and ticketed events for the whole family. Today and tomorrow, June 22 and 23 at noon, Medicine Hat native T Riley performs with her Bourbon Rebels in front of the Tim ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on June 22nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The former host of “The Late, Late Show” and “Celebrity Name Game” is coming to Medicine Hat this fall on his Hobo Fabulous Tour. Craig Ferguson will perform his stand-up act at the Esplanade on Oct. 20. As host of “The Late Late Show” Ferguson became well-known for his irreverent and stream-of-consciousness ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on June 22nd, 2018
I would like to share some items that have recently come in the library’s suggestion box. Brynnae, age 7, thinks we should have special bookmarks (laminated cardstock is suggested) to put on the shelf when books are removed so readers can reshelf books correctly. Brynnae wants to be responsible and helpful, and also loves coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on June 21st, 2018
Ahhhh, Canada. You’re so much more than crisp cold beer, Monopoly-esque money and CFL football. Wise enough to leave the metal shoes and copper belt at home when dealing with airport security while traveling outside our nation, I’d rather spend my vacation days exploring the planet’s second largest country, namely yours and mine. If this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Chris Brown on June 21st, 2018
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown Ranee Lee’s “Dark Divas” on Friday is a show unlike any other you’ll see at this year’s Medicine Hat JazzFest and possibly for many years to come. The one-woman show, 7:30 p.m. in the Esplanade Theatre, combines comedy, monologues, a bit of history and of course jazz as Lee fetes seven female singers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on June 21st, 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 »
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