What time is it? IT'S ARTS 'N CULTURE PITCHES TIME!

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HELLO HERE ARE SOME PITCHES!!! AND COLUMNS!!!

Before we get to pitches, here's a quick announcement: if you don't already know,

Gateway to Halloween

, The Gateway's Halloween extravaganza, is happening at Dewey's on

Saturday, October 27th starting at

8 p.m.

! There's gonna be free pool to be played, a costume contest with a prize of $150 to the bookstore, and loads of fun! It's open to everyone, volunteers and non-volunteers alike, so please come, bring a few friends, and get spooky! I'm 100% going to be there, so I hope to see a ton of you come out!

Your regular schedule of cool local arts happenings is waiting below. But on top of that, I'd like to bring back a feature from the past few years of Arts & Culture that, I think, is sorely missed: our regular columns! The columns listed below are perfect if you're looking for a more casual assignment, as many folks may be given the stress of the middle of term.

All of the columns you've come to know and love are returning, but on top of that, I've added two new ones to the mix:

Retro on Retro

and

POT THOT

. Read on, dear volunteer, read on!

• Diss Track: Are there 3-4 songs that grind your gears in the worst way possible? Diss the crap out of them in this column.

• Brew Crew/Vino Bitches: A fun, 150- to 350-word review of your favourite (or not-so-favourite) beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverage of choice.

• Noodle Nation: Who loves noodles? You (might) love noodles. Write 450-500 words on your favourite noodle (ramen, pho, other long stringy flour-y food) haunts for this column.

• DatApp: Have an app that’s been a game- or life-changer? Wax eloquently about it (or a few of your favourites) in a short 150- to 350-word installment for this column.

• Top 5: Top 5 study spots, places to cry in public, late-night post-exam diners...you name it, you can write a Top 5 on it! 50-200 words per Thing In The Top 5.

• Emoji of the Week: This one’s self-explanatory. Trawl your recently used emojis and sing praise about it and why other people should worship it as The Best Emoji too.

• Fashion Streeters: If you love walking up to people and asking them about their cool outfits, this one’s for you. Q & A format. Consider pairing up with a photo volunteer or taking your own pics!

• Doin’ You: Everyone has something they do exceptionally well. Wanna teach others your wizardry? Walk us step-by-step through the process of a master for this column.

• Playlists: Have killer musical taste? Share it on The Gateway with a curated playlist.

• Retro on Retro: Is some classic piece of media on your mind? Reflect on it with the distance of time in this column. Discuss the qualities, staying power, and impact of your favourite old movie, videogame, album, book, play, or whatever else!

• Pot Thot: Guess what? Weed's legal! And with the varieties of consumption methods, strains, and now brands available, the public needs to hear from you -- yes, you -- to help navigate this great, green new world. Write a fun, quick-and-dirty review of your cannabis product of choice.

• ...AND MORE! You can also pitch me your own column ideas if you want to write your own or if you've seen any awesome movies or performances/heard any music/read any books/played any games/eaten any food etc., let me know.

Alberta Emerging Musicians Festival

The inaugural

Alberta Emerging Musicians Festival

is running this year in conjunction with Music Conference Alberta, which is the province's major conference for music educators. Running

October 24-27

, the festival features concerts by the U of A's orchestral and choral music ensembles, MacEwan's jazz bands, and the Alberta Youth Choir. In particular,

Sound Cravings: University Ensemble Showcase

is happening

tomorrow (October 25) at 7:30 p.m.

in the

Winspear Centre

. If you'd like to review that or any other concert in the festival, let me know and I'll arrange comps!

Redpatch at The Citadel Theatre

The Citadel's production of

Redpatch

runs

November 1-11

. Co-created by writer Raes Calvert and director Sean Harris Oliver, the show tells the story of World War I through the eyes of a Metis soldier on the Western Front. Featuring an all-Indigenous cast, the play explores the unsung history of Indigenous soldiers who have fought for Canada in different wars. If you'd like to interview the artists or review the show, hit me up!