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Medicine Hat Musical Theatre’s ‘Now. Here. This.’ is almost here
By Chris Brown on January 31st, 2020
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown An oft-cited piece of advice for living your best life is to live in the moment. Years ago a group of four friends in New York took that simple nugget and turned it into an Off-Broadway show. That show, “Now. Here. This.,” comes to the Gas City Feb. 7-8 and 12-15 courtesy of Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on January 30th, 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!‘Confessions’ tonight at the Esplanade
By Medicine Hat News on January 30th, 2020
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Brewing Company ON-Stage Series arrives in 2020 tonight with Confessions of a Redheaded Coffeeshop Girl. Creator Rebecca Perry stars as barista Joanie Little, stuck in a dead-end job but who decides to make the most of it. “So, much like Jane Goodall did with chimpanzees, this upbeat Miss studies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cast makes ‘We Will Rock You’ at Crescent Heights High School
By Chris Brown on January 30th, 2020
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown The stars have aligned for Jennifer Davies. Those stars being the Crescent Heights drama students. It’s easy to hear the excitement in Davies’ voice as she speaks about the talented kids who will present “We Will Rock You” next week. “It is a big accomplishment for any high school to stage this musical,” she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radio Ramblings: Star Wars nerd alert
By Logan Piekema on January 30th, 2020
Well, it’s official. “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is the worst Star Wars movie of all-time. At least according to review website Rotten Tomatoes. The latest and final chapter (yeah, right) of the Star Wars franchise has a shocking 52% on the Tomatometer, 1% less than what is still regarded as everyone’s least favourite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Trust the source?
By Sandi Reimer on January 24th, 2020
Often, these days, I come across information and opinions that just make me wonder. Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell said, “The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd.” The source of the information we use to form our opinions is important. Whether provided by news ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bringing ‘The Obscured’ out in the open
By JEREMY APPEL on January 23rd, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat College’s One on One Gallery is hosting a reception Friday to honour its most recent exhibit, “The Obscured,” which showcases the experimental artwork of second-year visual communication students. Shayanne Summers, the social media representative for the Visual Art Student Society (VASS), says the exhibit was devised by four students in the visual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Radio Ramblings: Does it rock?
By Shelby Emro on January 23rd, 2020
The big news in the music industry this past week was the announcement of who’s being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Generally, you don’t hear too much once the names are announced, but there’s been a bit of talk going around this year. This year’s inductees include Depeche Mode, the Doobie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After Dark Jan. 23-29, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on January 23rd, 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!‘Baby Shark Live!’ swimming here
By Medicine Hat News on January 17th, 2020
Shark attacks can happen on the beach, but in the Prairies? Yep. “Baby Shark Live!,” the concert experience built of a viral sensation from a couple of years ago, will be at the Canalta Centre on June 23. Tickets go on sale today. “We’re thrilled to bring Baby Shark Live! to so many new markets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatterland bringing ‘Puss in Boots’ to the stage next week
By Chris Brown on January 17th, 2020
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown Lilas Litousky dug deep into the past to come up with Hatterland Children’s Theatre’s next show. From Jan. 23-25 the group will present “Puss In Boots.” The classic tale has roots about 500 years old, and Hatterland, celebrating its 55th year, has its roots firmly entangled with “Puss in Boots.” “‘Puss in Boots’ was ... Read More »
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