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Eye on the Esplanade: Transition to the next season is always welcomed
By Medicine Hat News on April 20th, 2018
While spring arrives (finally!), the Esplanade staff is already looking towards our 2018-19 program of events with optimism and excitement. We are like gardeners and their plot of land. We plan how we will roll it out, gather material for the shows, programs and exhibitions, and reflect on the previous year. In June 2017 we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock Ramblings: Huey’s hearing halts Hat appearance
By Medicine Hat News on April 19th, 2018
Late last week, word came out that legendary pop-rock band, Huey Lewis & The News, wouldn’t be able to wheel into Medicine Hat for their concert at this summer’s Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede. It’s not that they don’t like southern Alberta; they dislike every city the same. Actually, it’s Lewis’s hearing — or lack ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Madagascar Jr. brought to stage by St. Mary’s School
By Mo Cranker on April 19th, 2018
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker St. Mary’s School is getting ready to put on its annual play — and this year it’s going to the animals. Madagascar Jr. will run at the Esplanade from April 24-27, and will showcase the talents of 45 St. Mary’s students. “Anyone who has seen the ‘Madagascar’ movie will know what the play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cars and Guitars announces lineup for August event
By Mo Cranker on April 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat classic rock lovers are one step closer to their biggest weekend of the year. The annual Cars and Guitars festival announced its lineup for the Aug. 17-19 show this week, with a number of tribute shows to look forward to. Friday kicks things off with a classic car cruise, starting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark April 12-18
By Medicine Hat News on April 12th, 2018
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 Ryan Stewart, Temptation Night Club, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. – DJ jam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Starry lineup for benefit concert, auction, at Ralph’s Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on April 12th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A benefit event to assist in the recovery of those connected to the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy will be held Saturday at Ralph’s Texas Bar and Steakhouse. Craig Andrus, who owns the Sell TRUTH Entertainment company, said he wanted to do something after hearing about the 15 lives lost, and ultimately reached ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No time for sitting with Sloan
By Medicine Hat News on April 12th, 2018
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown One person, one vote is the bedrock of democracy. For Sloan, it’s a little different. The Canadian indie-rock band went with one band member, three songs for its new album “Sloan 12,” which was released April 6. Since Sloan’s first album “Smeared” in 1992, the band has always split the songwriting on its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean Burns at Redcliff Legion
By Medicine Hat News on April 7th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Sean Burns will stop in Redciff tonight on his Western Canada tour to celebrate the release of his fourth full-length album. The show at the Redcliff Legion begins at 8 p.m., with the doors opening an hour before. Admission is $15. Titled “Music for Taverns, Bars and Honky Tonks,” the album features ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC VisComm students want to show you the WAYS
By Medicine Hat News on April 6th, 2018
Medicine Hat News There are many ways to get to where you are going in life and just as many ways you could have taken to where you are. This year’s graduating students in Medicine Hat College’s Visual Communications explore those ideas and more in the annual graduation show. “WAYS highlights the journey that we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Best of Country Music in Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on April 6th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Nashville’s Donny Lee is returning to Medicine Hat. Lee was here in November with his Honkytonk Experience show and is back this month for an April 29 date with his show Donny Lee and the Best of Country Music. The show, 7:30 p.m. at the Medicine Hat College Eresman Theatre, will run ... Read More »
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