Local Entertainment
After Dark May 3-9
By Medicine Hat News on May 3rd, 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!Another Medicine Hat visit by Glass Tiger
By Medicine Hat News on April 28th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Glass Tiger is beating a path the Medicine Hat these days, but each path ends at a differnet venue. The Canadian rockers were part of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede night shows in 2017 and last month performed at the Canalta Centre with Johnny Reid. Next up is an Oct. 30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: What is a library? It’s so much more than a building and books
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2018
My name is Ken Feser and I am excited to be the new chief librarian at Medicine Hat Public Library.I will be writing the next few Library Chat columns about my view of public librarianship and where I think our library may be headed. In this first column I would like to start by considering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joan Jett fills out headliner list for Stampede night shows
By Medicine Hat News on April 26th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are coming to Medicine Hat this summer. Jett has been loving rock ‘n’ roll since co-founding The Runaways in the mid-1970s, producing hits like “I Love Rock ‘N’Roll,” “Do You Wanna Touch Me?” and “Bad Reputation” along the way. In addition to The Runaways, Jett has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zanzee on stage tonight at Monarch
By Medicine Hat News on April 26th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Friends of the Monarch will mark the last Thursday of the month with music. The group will welcome Zanzee to the Monarch stage tonight at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 which will go toward a new roof for the theatre. Next month, on May 31, Audrey Three will perform... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock Ramblings: Under the covers: Imitation is flattery, right?
By Medicine Hat News on April 26th, 2018
Not everything can be an original and sometimes, a different spin on something already out there can be original too. Make sense? We were talking cover songs in our hallways here at the big rock station and there are some really good ones we all enjoy. There’s a time and place for note-for-note re-creations of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark April 26-May 2
By Medicine Hat News on April 26th, 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!Eye on the Esplanade: Transition to the next season is always welcomed
By Medicine Hat News on April 20th, 2018
While spring arrives (finally!), the Esplanade staff is already looking towards our 2018-19 program of events with optimism and excitement. We are like gardeners and their plot of land. We plan how we will roll it out, gather material for the shows, programs and exhibitions, and reflect on the previous year. In June 2017 we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock Ramblings: Huey’s hearing halts Hat appearance
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2018
Late last week, word came out that legendary pop-rock band, Huey Lewis & The News, wouldn’t be able to wheel into Medicine Hat for their concert at this summer’s Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede. It’s not that they don’t like southern Alberta; they dislike every city the same. Actually, it’s Lewis’s hearing — or lack ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Madagascar Jr. brought to stage by St. Mary’s School
By Mo Cranker on April 19th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker St. Mary’s School is getting ready to put on its annual play — and this year it’s going to the animals. Madagascar Jr. will run at the Esplanade from April 24-27, and will showcase the talents of 45 St. Mary’s students. “Anyone who has seen the ‘Madagascar’ movie will know what the play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cars and Guitars announces lineup for August event
By Mo Cranker on April 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat classic rock lovers are one step closer to their biggest weekend of the year. The annual Cars and Guitars festival announced its lineup for the Aug. 17-19 show this week, with a number of tribute shows to look forward to. Friday kicks things off with a classic car cruise, starting ... Read More »
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