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‘Almost’ Johnny Cash to play Esplanade Oct. 21
By Medicine Hat News on October 13th, 2017
Medicine Hat News “Hello — I’m almost Johnny Cash.” David James has spoken those words into a microphone countless times and on Oct. 21 will speak them from the Esplanade stage. David James and Big River have been described as one of the most authentic Johnny Cash tribute shows touring today. From the way James ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: Library’s Homebound Services proves popular
By Medicine Hat News on October 13th, 2017
The Medicine Hat Public Library is a popular place to visit, as our annual report statistics show and as the user survey tells us. Attendance gate counts at the library entrances show an impressive 240,000 visits each year. Some people, however, find it difficult to get downtown to the library in person so the library ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock Ramblings: Concerts make memories
By Medicine Hat News on October 12th, 2017
I’ve been to a lot of shows in my life. I’ve actually been very fortunate to have (for the most part) been able to find good deals on most of the tickets to those shows. But everyone has that one concert that sticks in their cranium forever, whether that’s a good thing or not. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Oct. 12-18
By Medicine Hat News on October 12th, 2017
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 Renn Davies, Temptation Night Club, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. – Intimate with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australian Michael Charles bringing his blues stylings to Whiskey Creek Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on October 6th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Australian blues artist Michael Charles will perform at Whiskey Creek this weekend. The recent Blues Hall of Fame inductee will be at the Medicine Hat pub on Saturday for an 8 p.m. show. Charles is on his All I Really Know tour. Charles has had a long and distinguished career having released ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Venture through the Esplanade’s Archives Reading Room door
By Medicine Hat News on October 6th, 2017
Often wide-eyed and very careful to not make a sound, a person will shyly wander in and make their way across the Archives Reading Room floor to my desk. “I’ve never been in here before. I’m not really sure how to go about this” are words I hear whispered to me on almost a weekly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock Ramblings: Thank you for the lifelong music
By Medicine Hat News on October 5th, 2017
You know how some families go around the table at Thanksgiving and everyone shares what they’re grateful for? Yeah, we don’t do that. However, if we did, I’d have to say I’m thankful for my kids, and not just for all the obvious reasons. See, there are so many interesting, odd, gross, awe-inspiring and terrifying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Oct. 5-11
By Medicine Hat News on October 5th, 2017
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Thanksgiving 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!Kissel tour stopping in the Hat Jan. 15
By Medicine Hat News on October 5th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Canadian Country Music Association’s reigning male artist of the year Brett Kissel is Medicine Hat-bound. The rising country star will play at the Esplanade on Jan. 15, 2018. Kissel will be a busy man in the early part of the year. The Medicine Hat stop is one of 44 dates between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local artists or bands could get big break from Sunrise Records contest
By Medicine Hat News on September 29th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Undiscovered and emerging artists and bands in Medicine Hat might catch their big break this fall. Sunrise Records, which opened in Medicine Hat Mall in the spring, is holding its inaugural Local Artist Contest. Hopeful acts can enter online and if the entry is approved will go to the public voting stage, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: Man Booker prize winner will earn about $83,000
By Medicine Hat News on September 29th, 2017
The Man Booker prize, for novels published in the UK, was first awarded in 1969. The sponsor, Man Group, was founded in 1783. I take this as a reminder that an interest in fine literature is neither new nor trendy, it is enduring. The winner of The Man Booker Prize receives about C$83,000 but more ... Read More »
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