Local Entertainment
The Peking Acrobats at the Esplanade
By Medicine Hat News on February 11th, 2020
The Peking Acrobats will take to the Esplanade stage on Thursday to change your perceptions about the limits of human ability. With 32 years of shows behind them, The Peking Acrobats will “perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Review: ‘Now. Here. This.’ at MHMT will draw you in and keep you
By Medicine Hat News on February 10th, 2020
“Now. Here. This.” is a hilarious spin on how we all got here – in this case to the Medicine Hat Musical Theatre Playhouse for the groups current production. Now is the time. Here is the only place. This is all I want to be. This production stars a talented and ambitious cast of characters: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Grandpa Metal’ to be Posehn’s ultimate opus
By Stan Ashbee on February 8th, 2020
This ain’t your grandmother’s cup of tea! It’s comedian, actor and writer Brian Posehn’s “Grandpa Metal.” A brand new comedy/metal album to be released Feb. 14 on Megaforce Records, just in time for the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift for that special someone. Posehn had a recurring role on the Emmy-winning TV phenomenon “The Big Bang ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Review: Infectious energy in ‘We Will Rock You’ at CHHS
By Katelynn Dey on February 7th, 2020
Special to the News With soaring vocals, flashes of neon, and foot-stomping musical numbers, Crescent Heights High School’s “We Will Rock You” certainly lives up to its title. Directed by Jennifer Davies, “We Will Rock You” is the drama program’s latest production, a jukebox musical based on the songs of iconic rock band Queen. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Connecting
By Aaron Nelson on February 7th, 2020
Connecting is what we do at the Esplanade. We connect our community to each other, we connect our community to our past, and we connect our community to the world. Our team that delivers these experiences is connected, skilled and passionate about what they do. Our Archives staff receive calls from all over the world ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Theory of a Deadman back next week
By Medicine Hat News on February 6th, 2020
Theory of a Deadman is back in the Hat next week and on a bigger stage than last time. The Canadian rockers will play at the Canalta Centre on Monday. Their last show in the Gas City took place at the Esplanade in February 2018. That show sold out quickly, so the move to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Feb. 6-12, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on February 6th, 2020
THURSDAY – Live jam, Cecil Hotel, 9 p.m. – Ride the Mechanical Bull, Ralph’s Texas Bar and Steakhouse, 9 p.m. – DJ jam nights, Corona, 9 p.m. – Karaoke, Mainliner Pub – Cozy Comedy’s Netflix & Chill comedy special on the big screen, Mad Hatter Comedy Club, 7-9 p.m. FRIDAY – DJ music, Corona, Night ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radio Ramblings: We need more cute babies, dogs and kittens, less hate
By Warren Affleck on February 6th, 2020
Social media has gone insane! Alright, so maybe it isn’t social media itself, but more to what is tolerated, and seemingly wanted, by the bulk of people using social media platforms. The heart of social media platforms like Facebook started out innocent, didn’t it? It was a way to connect us with friends and family. ... Read More »
1 responseCanalta Centre announces shows by Hatter MacKenzie Porter, Clint Black
By Medicine Hat News on February 1st, 2020
Canalta Centre officials brought January to a close with a pair of big announcements on Friday. Medicine Hat’s own MacKenzie Porter was announced as the opening Brad Paisley’s show on March 13. It’s a busy time for Porter. The music video for “These Days” was released on Friday, and her next single, “Seeing Other People,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: Room rentals a popular service, but not without its issues
By Ken Feser on January 31st, 2020
It has been an eventful week in our meeting rooms. A person complained they were given a pamphlet in the library by a group renting a room. This should not have happened; solicitation in our public areas is not permitted under our policies. Staff have been instructed not to allow this again. Apologies for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reception tonight for Sakamoto exhibition
By Medicine Hat News on January 31st, 2020
The public reception for local artist Susan Sakamoto’s new exhibition takes place tonight at the Esplanade. According to the Esplanade website, Sakamoto’s recent work delves into the deeper mysteries of life through personal and family history. Using multiple layers of paint and other media, and generations of original family documents, Sakamoto’s process is akin to ... Read More »
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