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Explosive show ‘Newsies’ set for CHHS stage

By Chris Brown on January 25th, 2019

cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown It’s finally here. Years after a workshop with the director and set designer of “Newsies” put the show at the top of Jennifer Davies’ list, it’s finally here. “Since 2013 it’s been a bit of passion project for me, we’ve had the rights to it for a long time,” Davies said last week. ... Read More »

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Eye on the Esplanade: Lost and found history

By Medicine Hat News on January 25th, 2019

History can be lost over time, but it can also be rediscovered. Faded stories can come back into focus by combining records such as photographs with memory and other information at hand. In 2016, the Esplanade Archives received a set of 40 glass plate negatives, carefully housed in an antique tobacco tin. Glass plate negatives ... Read More »

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Kira Isabella’s maturity and confidence show in her music

By Chris Brown on January 24th, 2019

cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown For the better part of a decade and about one-third of her life Kira Isabella has been one of the top names in Canadian country music. With experience like that and youth on her side, the 25-year-old may just be getting started. Isabella returned to the airwaves last year with “Little Girl” and ... Read More »

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After Dark Jan. 24-30

By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2019

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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Hatterland’s ‘Snow Day’ has plenty of laughs

By Chris Brown on January 19th, 2019

cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown Everyone knows students live for a snow day. But did you know teachers, other adults and even seniors feel the same? Hatterland Children’s Theatre will show just how much fun one can be in “Just Another Snow Day” next week. The play will run Jan. 24-26 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 26 at ... Read More »

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Gone Country off to Swift Current

By Medicine Hat News on January 18th, 2019

Medicine Hat News Known for playing shows in Medicine Hat and other southeastern Alberta communities, Gone Country is headed to Saskatchewan this weekend. The band will play at Good Tyme Dance Club in Swift Current on Saturday from 8-11 p.m. The band specializes in the classics — Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard and the like — ... Read More »

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Hannam playing Sunday at Ye Olde Jar Bar

By Medicine Hat News on January 11th, 2019

Medicine Hat News John Wort Hannam is hitting the ground of 2019 running with a seven-show, eight-day run across the Prairies. Hannam comes to Medicine Hat on Sunday, playing at Ye Olde Jar Bar at 7:30 p.m. The past few years have been filled with highs and lows for the southern Alberta folk and roots ... Read More »

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Medicine Hat WWE event cancelled

By Medicine Hat News on January 11th, 2019

Medicine Hat News The news might hit wrestling fans like a curb stomp from Seth Rollins, but next month’s WWE stop in Medicine Hat has beeen cancelled. Canalta Centre officials sent out a news release Thursday from World Wrestling Entertainment, which stated the live event “has beeen cancelled due to routing issues.” There was no ... Read More »

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Volunteering is good for the body and soul

By Medicine Hat News on January 11th, 2019

Every January, there seems to be a new health buzzword or diet craze introduced. Whether it is acai smoothies, or swapping cauliflower for all of the carbohydrates that you know and love. While I don’t know if I’m ready for that kind of commitment, I do know there is an often overlooked health benefit that ... Read More »

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This cheesecake is topped with a message

By Chris Brown on January 10th, 2019

cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown A show called The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue and performers with names like Champagne Sparkles can only mean the audience is in for a one-of-a-kind performance. The Cheesecakes will perform at the Esplanade at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 17, a night after hosting a workshop called Sass Class 101. They’re out to prove that ... Read More »

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