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Roseanne Barr at Canalta Centre in May
By Medicine Hat News on December 12th, 2019
There likely won’t be anything off-limits when Roseanne Barr comes to Medicine Hat in the spring. The comedian, actress and author is coming to the Canalta Centre for a show on May 1, the first night of the Mad Hatter Comedy Festival. Barr began as a stand-up comedian in the 1980s, eventually landing a sitcom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Year’s with HALO
By Medicine Hat News on December 7th, 2019
HALO Air Ambulance aims to La-Rock to 2020. The group’s New Year’s Eve Gala will feature the musical stylings of Mitch Larock and the 4:54 Band. The evening, at the Homestay Inn and Suites, begins at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 and the music to follow. The Early Bird Draw for a $4,000 travel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library Chat: Popular books and, possibly, the time to read them
By Keith McLean on December 6th, 2019
Although we like to brand the Medicine Hat Public Library as “more than just books,” it’s nice to have occasions to talk about them, and the start of December -which brings a flood of recommendations, and the tantalizing prospect of more spare time to read them – is a perfect opportunity. The most popular adult ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Catch The Josties at the BMF banquet
By Medicine Hat News on December 6th, 2019
The Business Men’s Fellowship will present The Josties at the annual Christmas banquet this year. The banquet will take place Dec. 12 at the Medicine Hat Lodge. The Jost family is said to bring “a lively blend of organic acoustic music with a contemporary folk flavour,” according to a news release from the BMF. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boney M. at Canalta Centre on Friday
By Medicine Hat News on December 5th, 2019
“Mary’s Boy Child” has become a definitive Christmas classic, while “Rasputin” remains one of the dance floor’s most requested pop songs. Boney M., with original lead singer Liz Mitchell, brings their holiday favourites and dance floor hits to the Canalta Centre this Friday at 7 p.m. with special guest Morgan James. It has been said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Don’t be a cotton-headed ninny muggins and miss ‘Elf’
By Chris Brown on December 2nd, 2019
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown From the North Pole to New York City, Buddy the elf had quite the adventure in the movie “Elf.” Now that journey has come to Medicine Hat. The beloved Christmas movie “Elf” is coming to the stage in Medicine Hat this week, thanks to Medicine Hat High School drama club. The show runs Nov. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ennis Sisters bringing family Christmas cheer to Esplanade
By Chris Brown on December 2nd, 2019
cbrown@medicinehatnews.com@MHNBrown If The Ennis Sisters had to be summed up in just two words it would be pretty easy: Family and music. Come December a third word is thrown into the mix: Christmas. The Newfoundland trio, known for their harmonies and humour, will be at the Esplanade on Sunday at 2 p.m. with their acclaimed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Death metal band to play at Heartwood Cafe
By Medicine Hat News on November 23rd, 2019
Third Chamber is set to release its first EP. The Calgary death metal band will host a party for the release of “Harvesting Our Decay” on Nov. 29 at Heartwood Cafe. The five-song EP is said to contain a “mechanical blackened sound with lyrical content that is not for the faint of heart.” For more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair of Medicine Hat Symphonic Society shows soon
By Medicine Hat News on November 22nd, 2019
The Medicine Hat Symphonic Society has two nights of music coming up. On Nov. 29 the vocal concerto competition will take place at St. John’s Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. A release from the group says “the young vocalists in Medicine Hat will amaze you with the quality and variety of their performances.” On Dec. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busy times at the Esplanade
By Medicine Hat News on November 2nd, 2019
There will be music, laughs, dance and more dance at the Esplanade next week. The week starts with Christopher Hall bringing both the music and the laughs on Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Accompanied by a string quartet, Hall, on the clarinet, will make beautiful music. After each piece, Hall turns into a stand-up comic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild show at Cafe Verve
By Medicine Hat News on November 1st, 2019
Music for just about any occasion may be the best way to describe Ava Wild. According to her website she’s “got drinking songs without alcohol; fairytales wrapped in leather; and an admiration for humanity.” Wild will play at Cafe Verve on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Wild, who hails from Regina, won the SOCAN foundation ... Read More »
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