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Rock Ramblings: Huey Lewis and the big summertime news
By Medicine Hat News on February 15th, 2018
By now, you’ve likely heard “the News” coming to Medicine Hat this summer. As in, Huey Lewis and The News, live on stage for the Saturday night show at this year’s Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede. I love this, probably more than I should. One of the reasons I love it is because it’s Huey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coming off a great year, Ryder ready for the Hat
By Medicine Hat News on February 15th, 2018
Stan Ashbee Special to the Medicine Hat News For Canadian songstress Serena Ryder, exciting times continue in 2018, as the multiple Juno-Award-winning singer and songwriter closes off the album cycle of her latest album “Utopia” with a West Coast tour, which includes a stop in Medicine Hat at the Esplanade Feb. 23. Ryder’s latest release ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opus Cactus show real but still unbelievable
By Medicine Hat News on February 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Opus Cactus is set to warm hearts, minds and souls next week at the Esplanade. Presented by Momix, an internationally renowned company of dancers and illusionists, Opus Cactus is a desert-themed, two-hour performance that will take the audience across the landscape of the Sonora Desert. “It’s a theatre of images and kind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hedley is coming out of the cage and into Medicine Hat
By Chris Brown on February 10th, 2018
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown Valentine’s Day just got a whole lot sweeter for any singles going to see Hedley Feb. 14 at the Canalta Centre. But you’re going to have to share and play nice. “If anybody’s coming that doesn’t have a Valentine just consider us your Valentine’s date, Medicine Hat,” guitarist Dave Rosin said this week. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sought-after soprano and countertenor performing in Medicine Hat on Feb. 20
By Medicine Hat News on February 10th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A show that you would normally have to travel to Vancouver, Toronto or even further to see is coming to our own backyard. Renowned Canadian singers Suzie LeBlanc and Daniel Taylor will perform at the Esplanade on Feb. 20. LeBlanc is one of the most sought-after early music sopranos of her generation, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Measuring success
By Medicine Hat News on February 9th, 2018
We all have a to-do list, with items that keep getting pushed forward to the following week. It may be a “someday project,” one that has been on the back burner for some time, but one that you have the good intention of finishing “someday.” Many of these projects start out with a great idea, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Feb. 8-14
By Medicine Hat News on February 8th, 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!Stampede night shows offer wide array of music
By Peggy Revell on February 6th, 2018
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Homegrown talent, a country legend, and rock ‘n’ roll icons — that’s what is in store for this year’s Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede night shows. High Valley and Corb Lund will be kicking everything off at the Stampede’s Wednesday evening show on July 25, followed by Tanya Tucker on the Thursday night, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sloan set to play the Silver Buckle
By Medicine Hat News on February 5th, 2018
Canadian alternative rockers Sloan are coming to Medicine Hat this spring. The Toronto-based, Halifax-formed quartet will play at the Silver Buckle on April 13. Tickets, $25, will go on sale Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. and will be available at the Silver Buckle and Medicine Hat Brewing Company or online at http://www.sloanmh2018.bpt.me. Tickets will also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Review: Solid cast, lots of laughs in ‘Bullets over Broadway’
By Chris Brown on February 2nd, 2018
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown Crescent Heights High School’s drama department and the cast and crew of “Bullets Over Broadway” are serious about you turning off your cellphone before the curtain rises. After that warning though, it’s all laughs, huge song-and-dance numbers and tremendous performances. When the opening night audience wasn’t busting a gut at one-liners and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: Show your library some love
By Medicine Hat News on February 2nd, 2018
Next Friday, Feb. 9, we’re asking Hatters to support your library by purchasing tickets to our Lovin’ the Library fundraiser. You might ask why we need to hold an annual fundraiser — we are, after all, funded by the City of Medicine Hat and the Government of Alberta. Here’s why: We want to reach more ... Read More »
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