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Rock Ramblings: Christmas morning could be dangerous with gifts like wood burners, slingshots and lawn darts
By Medicine Hat News on December 21st, 2017
I’m thinking that five days from now, Santa will have swapped out the velvety red pants for a velvety red Speedo and is enjoying shrimp skewers on a white sandy beach somewhere; after all, the man with a belly of jelly has earned it. It’s bad enough he had to deal with a workshop recession ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Dec. 21-27
By Medicine Hat News on December 21st, 2017
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Christmas long weekend. Check with the establishment. 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. – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Silent Night, Holy Night, musical night
By Medicine Hat News on December 15th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Concert Band Society returns to the Esplanade this weekend for a show that has become a holiday tradition for not only the band but also many in the community. Conductor Bill Wahl and the Andante and Allegro Bands present Silent Night, Holy Night on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. More ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock Ramblings: The Glorious Sons top the list of 2017’s best rock albums
By Medicine Hat News on December 14th, 2017
As I was sitting at the kitchen table helping my son decorate his gingerbread house I started to reflect back on my favourite rock and roll albums of 2017. Maybe I’m a little biased, but I feel like 2017 was a big year for rock. Here are my top 10: 10) Theory of a Deadman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Dec. 14-20
By Medicine Hat News on December 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 Ryan Stewart, Temptation Night Club, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. – Intimate with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta exhibition is Dish-ing on ceramics
By Peggy Revell on December 9th, 2017
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Medalta is dishing out artistic talent with its annual international exhibition that runs until Jan. 24. “Every year, Medalta hosts an international exhibition, and we put out a call to artists all over the world who are interested in submitting work based around a theme,” said Safira Lachapelle, curator with Medalta. This year’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harlem Globetrotters award Money Ball to Canalta Centre
By Medicine Hat News on December 9th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Harlem Globetrotters were “money” at in Medicine Hat in September and the Canalta Centre has the proof. The venue is one of 57 that set or broke an attendance record during the Globetrotters recent North American tour and will receive a red, white and blue Money Ball from the Globetrotters. The ... Read More »
1 responseOh What A Night show, Christmas tunes on Monday
By Medicine Hat News on December 9th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Oh What A Night – The Christmas Show could be the perfect way to spend a December night out. The boys from Oh What A Night who performed in Medicine Hat this past spring are back to spread Christmas cheer on Dec. 11. This Christmas show combines the Oh What A Night ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: Speaking of books
By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2017
For more than 10 years the Medicine Hat Public Library and the Medicine Hat College library have partnered to bring in renowned Canadian authors, first through the One Book One Community program that included book discussions and a meal and then, for the past few years, it has been called Speaking of Books focused on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock Ramblings: Pre-Christmas holidaying on the beautiful island
By Medicine Hat News on December 7th, 2017
As our promo guru, Amber, wrote in this space last week about preparing for Christmas with her favourite holiday-themed movies; I had a very different pre-festive season experience. I was hearing “Holly Jolly Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland” over the buffet speakers while eating breakfast dumplings and custard buns in Kaohsiung, Taiwan! Mind you, that was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Time after time: Outerbridge Clockwork Mysteries at the Esplanade Friday
By Chris Brown on December 7th, 2017
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com @MHNBrown Time is literally of the essence for Ted Outerbridge. The Canadian illusionist has been performing professionally for 35 years and has been hailed as the most successful professional magician in Canada. He and his partner on and off stage, Marion, will perform Clockwork Mysteries show at the Esplanade on Friday at 8 p.m. ... Read More »
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