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Hey everyone!

It's Ashlynn, the Arts and Culture Editor. Happy October, everyone! It's spooky season now and there's a bunch of fun things happening in Edmonton and cool Arts things coming out! As usual, we have our ongoing columns and some interview and review opportunities. And if you have a pitch of your own, send it my way at: [email protected]Just a reminder: Articles are due on Friday at 9pm (unless we have discussed it before)! Also, if I don't reply to your email in two days, please send it again, sometimes gmail is weird !

And now, as always, the recurring columns (these are always open to anyone, just send me your idea for whichever column you want to write and I'll get back to you):

• Gateway to Gastronomy: Know any fun and easy to follow recipes? Pair up with a photo volunteer and share it on this recurring segment.

• Exploring Edmonton: Do you know any cool places around Edmonton that people should visit? Write about them in this new series!

• Lunch Break: An Arts & Culture series where we share fun recipes with humorous commentary. It's wholesome and lowkey, and personally, I love anything about food, so check it out and send an installment over if you feel so inclined!

• 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.

• Pot Thots: Write about your favourite strains, equipment, dispensaries, and more in our all-new column on the world of legal weed.

• Eating Edmonton: Write about your favourite (or not-so-favourite) local haunts in this miscellaneous foodie column.

• Lunch Break: Share your favourite student-friendly recipe with some down-to-earth commentary.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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, video game, album, book, play, or whatever else!

• Double Take: Love spitting fire-hot takes on pop culture? You and a friend (or foe) can team up to write opposing takes on some piece of art/entertainment/media.

• Social Intercourse: A weekly round-up of cool, local cultural events compiled by Arts & Culture writers.

• ...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.

Pitches

Fear Fest (Oct 11th to 13th 2019): This is a film festival that showcases horror movies! You can review as many movies as you want! Netflix Review: Unbelievable: Unbelievable has received very good reviews so far, if you've seen it or are planning on seeing it, let me know! Just a warning: the show does feature sexual assault and graphic languageThe Colour Purple (September 21-October 12): The Citadel Theatre is showing this Tony and Grammy award winning musical, if you're interested in reviewing this show, let me know!

interview Opportunites:

- Clayton Bellamy is a Canadian singer-songwriter. He has won many awards including a Juno for Best Country Recording, a five time Canadian Country Music Award winner. If you are interested in chatting Clayton Bellamy in advanced or on October 11 in Edmonton about his new album and his upcoming Edmonton show date. You can also go to the show, if you'd like. - A band called Dead Soft from Vancouver, BC, who are in Edmonton at the Sewing Machine Factory on October 18th in support of their new album, Big Blue, which is coming out on Arts & Crafts that day. We could set up an interview with them or we could review their album. You can also go to the show, if you'd like. - Edmonton metalcore band Juliet Ruin performing two support dates with Ukraine's Jinjer on October 30th in their hometown of Edmonton. We could set up an interview with Juliet Ruin or do an album review. You can also go to the show, if you'd like.

- There's Grand Hand Records label mates / stoner riff rock bands Calgary's Chron Goblin and Edmonton's Black Mastiff touring together in the promotion of each's new album's. Chron Goblin's album "Here Before" is being released Sept 27th and Black Mastiff "Loser Delusions" on October 18th.We could set up an interview with them or we could review their album. You can also go to the show, if you'd like.  

GRETA Arcade Bar and Street Food

GRETA Bar and Arcade just opened up in September! Located at 10141 109 Street, GRETA is filled with nostalgic games, food, and drinks. If you've been there or are going there, let me know your thoughts!

The Final Teatro Show of the season is running from September 26 to October 12 at the Varscona Theatre. Opening night is September 27 at 7:30 pm. The Gateway can request media tickets and interviews. Let me know if you're interested in doing either one.

Halloween Themed Content

It's Spooky Season, Y'all! So it'd be great if we had some Halloween themed content (maybe a Gateway to Gastronomy Halloween Treats or a horror film review, whatever floats your boat) or if you know any Halloweeny/Octobery events happening in the city, let ya girl know!