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Classic Albums Live to do ‘Damn the Torpedoes’

By Medicine Hat News on February 14th, 2020

Classic Albums Live returns to the Esplanade next week to perform Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ “Damn the Torpedoes.” The performance takes place Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. Classic Albums Live is not the regular tribute show. The band comes on stage plainly dressed and barely moves during the show. It’s not about the theatrics ... Read More »

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The Peking Acrobats at the Esplanade

By Medicine Hat News on February 11th, 2020

The Peking Acrobats will take to the Esplanade stage on Thursday to change your perceptions about the limits of human ability. With 32 years of shows behind them, The Peking Acrobats will “perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, ... Read More »

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‘Grandpa Metal’ to be Posehn’s ultimate opus

By Stan Ashbee on February 8th, 2020

This ain’t your grandmother’s cup of tea! It’s comedian, actor and writer Brian Posehn’s “Grandpa Metal.” A brand new comedy/metal album to be released Feb. 14 on Megaforce Records, just in time for the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift for that special someone. Posehn had a recurring role on the Emmy-winning TV phenomenon “The Big Bang ... Read More »

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Canalta Centre announces shows by Hatter MacKenzie Porter, Clint Black

By Medicine Hat News on February 1st, 2020

Canalta Centre officials brought January to a close with a pair of big announcements on Friday. Medicine Hat’s own MacKenzie Porter was announced as the opening Brad Paisley’s show on March 13. It’s a busy time for Porter. The music video for “These Days” was released on Friday, and her next single, “Seeing Other People,” ... Read More »

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Reception tonight for Sakamoto exhibition

By Medicine Hat News on January 31st, 2020

The public reception for local artist Susan Sakamoto’s new exhibition takes place tonight at the Esplanade. According to the Esplanade website, Sakamoto’s recent work delves into the deeper mysteries of life through personal and family history. Using multiple layers of paint and other media, and generations of original family documents, Sakamoto’s process is akin to ... Read More »

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‘Confessions’ tonight at the Esplanade

By Medicine Hat News on January 30th, 2020

Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Brewing Company ON-Stage Series arrives in 2020 tonight with Confessions of a Redheaded Coffeeshop Girl. Creator Rebecca Perry stars as barista Joanie Little, stuck in a dead-end job but who decides to make the most of it. “So, much like Jane Goodall did with chimpanzees, this upbeat Miss studies ... Read More »

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‘Baby Shark Live!’ swimming here

By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2020

Shark attacks can happen on the beach, but in the Prairies? Yep. “Baby Shark Live!,” the concert experience built of a viral sensation from a couple of years ago, will be at the Canalta Centre on June 23. Tickets go on sale today. “We’re thrilled to bring Baby Shark Live! to so many new markets ... Read More »

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Hatterland bringing ‘Puss in Boots’ to the stage next week

By Chris Brown on January 17th, 2020

cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown Lilas Litousky dug deep into the past to come up with Hatterland Children’s Theatre’s next show. From Jan. 23-25 the group will present “Puss In Boots.” The classic tale has roots about 500 years old, and Hatterland, celebrating its 55th year, has its roots firmly entangled with “Puss in Boots.” “‘Puss in Boots’ was ... Read More »

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The Queen musical ‘We Will Rock You’ is a theatrical event

By medicinehatnews on January 16th, 2020

cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown “We Will Rock You” will most certainly live up to its name. But the musical based on the music of Queen and with a book by Ben Elton will do so much more. It’s not just a typical Broadway show says Kevin Doe of the production that will be at the Esplanade for shows ... Read More »

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PAW Patrol Live will bark at the Canalta Centre next week

By Medicine Hat News on January 11th, 2020

It will be all paws on deck at the Canalta Centre. The popular children’s program PAW Patrol brings its live show The Great Pirate Adventure to Medicine Hat for shows Jan. 14 and 15. The adventure begins when Ryder and the PAW Patrol discover a secret treasure map while on a mission to rescue Cap’n ... Read More »

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Two upcoming interactive shows at the Esplanade

By Chris Brown on January 10th, 2020

cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown Grease is the word, and the second word is sing-a-long. Experience the hit movie musical “Grease” like never before as the Esplanade hosts Sing-a-long Grease night on Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. Programming and operations superintendent Trampas Brown says sing-a-long nights are new to the Esplanade but have become quite popular elsewhere. “You see ... Read More »

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