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Rock Ramblings: Music still plays major role in films
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2017
Do you remember the last movie soundtrack you purchased? Other than the “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise or the odd Disney movie it seems like movie soundtracks have gone the way of the dodo bird. I was sippin’ back a glass wine with one of my girlfriends the other night and we started reminiscing about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Sept. 21-27
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 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!Hedley hitting the Hat in February
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News Valentine’s Day is for lovers, and, at least in Medicine Hat, for Hedley. The Canadian rockers announced a 32-city tour of the country yesterday, including a show at the Canalta Centre on Feb. 14. “Performing live is truly what Hedley are all about,” frontman Jacob Hoggard said in a release. “Touring from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skateboard stars in city today
By Medicine Hat News on September 15th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Four of the world’s best skateboarders will be in Medicine Hat today for a demo at the Kinsmen Skate Plaza. Hosted by the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association and The Summit Centre, the demonstration features three professionals and one amateur skateboarder from the Zero Skateboard Team [https://zeroskateboards.com] The skaters are Jamie Thomas, Tommy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More shows at the Esplanade are announced
By Medicine Hat News on September 15th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Barra McNeils, Marc Cohn and The Kentucky Headhunters headline a new slate of performances announced for the Esplanade between now and the end of May 2018. First up is a performance of “Victoria” on Oct. 23. It’s the story of an elderly woman who is losing her memory but not her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: Poll finds libraries are leaders in ‘trust’
By Medicine Hat News on September 15th, 2017
In this era of fast, endless and often unreliable news it can be difficult to know who to trust. For example, governments have great authority to offer information but sometimes selectively and not always very quickly, for example the very useful Canada Census, in its sheer size and scope, often takes years to publish. Smaller ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rogers has soft spot in folk music heart for Alberta
By Tim Kalinowski on September 14th, 2017
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Garnet Rogers is one of Canada’s most respected folk music talents. Known for his deep, resonate voice and mystical and poetic musical odysseys which experiment with an incredibly rich sonic palette, Rogers comes from a distinguished musical pedigree. Garnet’s brother Stan Rogers (who tragically passed away in 1983), is now considered a Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock Ramblings: Support rock acts passing through the Hat, and more are sure to follow
By Medicine Hat News on September 14th, 2017
What’s the opposite of a “vicious circle?” A virtuous circle. That’s what we want to get happening in Medicine Hat this fall with live music. The bigger the crowds we get out of their homes at night to support live rock musicians, the more shows that will stop in our town as they pass through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Sept. 14-20
By Medicine Hat News on September 14th, 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!Esplanade announces new shows for this year, early 2018
By Medicine Hat News on September 12th, 2017
The Barra McNeils, Marc Cohn and The Kentucky Headhunters headline a new slate of performances announced for the Esplanade between now and the end of May 2018. First up is a performance of “Victoria” on Oct. 23. It’s the story of a elderly woman who is losing her memory but not her heart and imagination. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock Ramblings: Your guide to the Toy Run
By Medicine Hat News on September 7th, 2017
This Saturday marks the 31st annual Santa Claus Fund Toy Run here in Medicine Hat. It is one of the largest charitable events annually in the city, bringing between 1,500 and 2,000 riders and spectators together to raise both toys and funds for the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund. Each year the event is ... Read More »
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