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Something for everyone on MHMT’s 2017-18 schedule
By Medicine Hat News on August 11th, 2017
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown As summer winds down, things are ramping up at Medicine Hat Musical Theatre. The group recently announced its lineup for the 2017-18 season and tickets for the first show, “Sister Act,” go on sale Aug. 15. Opening night is Oct. 27 The fall show typically ends up being the biggest of the season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Wedding seasonat the Esplanade
By Medicine Hat News on August 11th, 2017
Each season has its own attributes and summer, at the Esplanade, is the time of year for weddings. The Terrace is the jewel of the venue — a warm-weather favourite, with a spectacular view. Many wedding ceremonies take advantage of this outdoor rooftop space. Every wedding is different. From exquisite-traditional to way-out unique, we have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock Ramblings: Mexican band touring in Western Canada definitely worth seeing
By Medicine Hat News on August 10th, 2017
It’s been a hot summer — temps above 30 C have been the norm, not the exception. So this is maybe not the best idea I ever had: I’m taking some vacation days down near the equator … the even hotter (and far more humid) Costa Rica. Part of the reason is my friend just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Aug.10-16
By Medicine Hat News on August 10th, 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!Two performances of ‘Dream Catchers’ in region this week
By Medicine Hat News on August 9th, 2017
Medicine Hat News An inspirational musical is making its way around Alberta this week, making a pair of stops in the southeast corner of the province. “The Dream Chatchers” musical will “will take you on a quest to find hope for the future and dares you to believe that no dream is too small,” reads ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: Judging from ‘hold’ list, adult fiction books most popular
By Medicine Hat News on August 4th, 2017
The Edmonton Journal recently ran an article which listed the top book holds placed across Edmonton Public Library’s (EPL) different branches. If you are interested you can find the article using Pressreader, our online worldwide, multilingual, newspaper resource. Pressreader provides thousands of daily newspapers in addition to a 30-day archive. You can log on from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock Ramblings: Being a tortured artist shouldn’t validate one’s work
By Medicine Hat News on August 3rd, 2017
Being a tortured artist should not validate one’s work. There. I said it. Over the past couple of years, rock fans have lived through Prince overdosing on drugs, Chris Cornell of Soundgarden hanging himself and most recently, Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington meeting a similar fate. Depression is a serious issue and no part of this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark August 3-9
By Medicine Hat News on August 3rd, 2017
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the August 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!The Band Perry bringing country and pop sounds to Stampede tonight
By Medicine Hat News on July 29th, 2017
Medicine Hat News It will be a family affair on the last night of the 2017 Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede. The Band Perry, consisting of siblings Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry, are on the grandstand stage tonight to close out the four-day festival. The group released its self-titled debut album in the fall of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat band to make some noise at Drumheller metal festival
By Medicine Hat News on July 28th, 2017
Medicine Hat News It’s going to get loud in Drumheller on the August long weekend and a Medicine Hat band will be contributing to the noise. Nuclear Oath is one of close to 40 bands that will play at Loud As Hell, a three-day heavy metal festival that attracts acts from across western Canada and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Museums collect stories more than ‘things’
By Medicine Hat News on July 28th, 2017
The Esplanade Museum has about 22,000 objects in its collection. Around 2,000 of these are on long-term exhibit in our Medicine Hat gallery — that’s a pretty high percentage compared to other museums of our size. Nearly every week we’re offered more items for the collection. More often than not, we have to turn down ... Read More »
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