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Arts and Culture pitches! (August 16)
Arts and Culture Pitches!
Stay cool with these pitches!
It's Jin, y'all!
Update on that free slurpee — we got it! Make sure you stay cool and out of the sun when you're able this week!
Check out the leftovers and new pitches for this week!
Pitches for the Week:
Review Dear Aubrey!
Dear Audrey is a feature-length documentary that follows renowned filmmaker/activist Martin Duckworth and the love of his life, photographer wife Audrey Schirmer over the course of their remarkable partnership. This film received several international awards and will be showing on August 27 at Metro Cinema. There is a link for review available, so let me know if you'd like to check it out!
Talk to someone involved in Rodeo Nation!Rodeo Nation is a docu series set to premiere this September, and follows Indigenous athletes as they hope to win big at the Indian National Rodeo Finals in Las Vegas. Filmed by two Albertan filmmakers, this series will explore the lives and culture of Indigenous rodeo.Let me know if you'd like to talk to someone involved!
Check out the Comic and Zine Market!Planning to check out the Art Gallery of Alberta this weekend? Make sure not to miss the Comic and Zine Market on Saturday! This market is in celebration of Comic Sans, an exhibition currently showing at the AGA about artists inspired by comics.Let me know if you'd be interested in getting some photos or talking to an organizer!
Review (Thunder)CATS!Brought to you by the same writers as Jason Kenney's Hot Boy Summer, (Thunder)CATS is a cheeky spin on the Broadway classic, Cats.Showing until August 21, let me know if you're planning to watch it!
Attend the Ordinary Deaths book launch!Published by the U of A Press, Ordinary Deaths is a book that reminds us of why we need connection when experiencing death and loss. Written by Samuel LeBaron, the book launch will feature his conversation with Julie Sedivy, an author and editor.
The event will be happening virtually on August 18 at 7:00 p.m. so let me know if you're interested in attending or speaking to LeBaron!
Talk to Tennyson King!King is visiting Edmonton on August 25 at The Backyard! If you're a fan of his music, or just indie-folk rock, let me know if you'd like to talk to him ahead of his performance date!
Check out Edmonton Blues Festival!
Running from August 19 to 21, the Edmonton Blues Festival is coming back to Hawrelak Park with a lineup of Canadian and international blues artists that are sure to knock your socks off!Let me know if you're planning to attend and if you'd like to speak to an organizer or any of the musicians in the lineup!
Check out these great pitches!
Comic Stans: Love comics or graphic novels? This column is for you! Highlight your favourite comics and how they might include representation for women and LGBTQIA2S+ people!
The Hobby Hole: Tell us about any unique hobbies you have or give a fresh take on an old favourite. It could be a passion project or an activity you do when you want to lay back, unplug your brain, and watch the hours fly by.
Paddling up the Livestream: Wax lyrical about your favourite livestreams, put us onto some hidden-away gems, or give your hot-takes on livestream culture!
The First Time: Try something totally new and write about your experience. It could be a cuisine you’ve heard great things about, an unfamiliar type of music, or an activity you've never tried before. Tell us about it all from the POV of a complete novice.
Gateway to Gastronomy: Know any fun and easy to follow recipes? Share it in this recurring segment.
Exploring Edmonton: Do you know any cool places around Edmonton that people should visit? Write about them in this new series!
Brew Crew/Vino Bitches: A fun, short review of your favourite (or not-so-favourite) beers, wines, or other alcoholic beverages of choice.
Pot Thots: Write about your favourite strains, equipment, dispensaries, and more in our column on the world of legal weed.
Eating Edmonton: Write about your favourite (or not-so-favourite) local haunts in this miscellaneous foodie column. A great way to spotlight local restaurants in a time when they really need it!
DatApp: Have an app that’s been a gamechanger? Wax eloquently about it (or a few of your favourites) in this column.
Top 5: Top 5 streaming shows, places to cry in public, work-from-home tips...you name it, you can write a Top 5 on it!
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.
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.
...AND MORE! We are always open to any pitches you might have for us!