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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 »
Be the first to comment!Rock Ramblings: Autumn on the Prairies wouldn’t be the same without fall suppers
By Medicine Hat News on September 28th, 2017
Of my very limited and non-existent pieces of paper under framed glass stating that I’m an expert on any topic, food is not one of them. Regardless, after 40-plus years of ingesting food that’s grazed, swam, flown,been pulled up from the dirt or pulled down from the sky, reaped from what’s been sown or created ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Sept. 28-Oct. 4
By Medicine Hat News on September 28th, 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!Author Joan Mettauer busy during upcoming Culture Days
By Medicine Hat News on September 23rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News A Medicine Hat author will be a big part of the city’s Alberta Culture Days celebrations. Joan Mettauer has three separate appearances planned for this week in conjunction with the three-day festival celebrated across the province Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Mettauer will actually get out of the box the day before Alberta Culture ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Fostering student engagement through technology
By Medicine Hat News on September 22nd, 2017
In my experience as a gallery educator, I have found that one of the very best ways to cater to individual learning needs is to provide interactive, immersive and participatory opportunities. For visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners alike, the most memorable experiences are rooted in dynamic delivery. We live in a world where the immediacy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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