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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!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!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!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 »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Sept. 7-13
By Medicine Hat News on September 7th, 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!Day Breaker festival today at Kin Coulee Park
By Medicine Hat News on September 2nd, 2017
Medicine Hat News If you’re not heading out of town this weekend you might want to check out Day Breaker 2017 The Day Breaker Arts & Music Festival goes from 1-9 p.m. on Saturday in Kin Coulee Park. Bands from Medicine Hat and southern Alberta will perform, as well as hip hop artists, DJs and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock Ramblings: Arkells ‘Knocking at the Door’ chosen best rock song of the summer of ’17
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2017
We’ve reached the point in the summer where the leaves start changing colour, the air gets a bit colder and the classic pumpkin spice flavour assaults citizens every waking second (seriously, there’s no break). But for us lovers of rock it has become time to count down the 10 greatest hits of the summer, according ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Corb Lund, Dallas Smith headline U of L event
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2017
Medicine Hat News One of southern Alberta’s biggest outdoor music events of the summer is just days away as the University of Lethbridge celebrates its 50th anniversary with the Shine On Summer Music Festival. Saturday’s event, from 12:30 to 11 p.m. at the U of L Community Stadium, features award-winning artists Dallas Smith, Corb Lund, ... Read More »
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