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When I say Arts, you say Pitches!
23 minutes of sunlight a day? Sounds like just enough time for a pitch email š
Hey Arts pals! I know we're back on that virtual school grind, but hopefully you all got a chance to rest and recharge over Reading Week.I don't have too many announcements this week, expect that The Gateway recently launched an online store! If you want to get your hands on some #GTWYSWAG, check it out here.Also, if you missed yesterday's pitch meeting with Linda Hoang but still want to watch the recording, I recently posted it in the Volunteer Slack. Let me know if you would like to be added to the Slack and I can email you an invitation.That's all for this week, but make sure to check out this week's pitches and take care of yourself in this busy season.And now, as always, the recurring columns:
*NEW* 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.
*NEW* 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!
*NEW* The First Time: Try something totally new and write about your experience. It could be a cuisine youāve 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.
*NEW* Dream Team: Write about your ultimate dream collab! It might be a Stephen King childrenās books series or a Billie Eilish x Tyler, the Creator supergroup. Tell us what makes your dream team such a gamechanger.
*NEW* Off-Campus Gems: Tell us about a local gem in and around the University area. It could be a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, your favourite bar, or even your go-to convenience store. Celebrate all things U of A and Old Strathcona!
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!
Lunch Break: An Arts & Culture series where we share fun recipes with humorous commentary. It's wholesome and lowkey, so check it out and send an installment over!
Brew Crew/Vino Bitches: A fun, short review of your favourite (or not-so-favourite) beers, wines, or other alcoholic beverages of choice.
Noodle Nation: Who loves noodles? You (might) love noodles! Write a column on your favourite noodles or noodle haunts.
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 thatās 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.
Doinā 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.
...AND MORE! I'm always open to any pitches you might have for me!
Festival of Trees is moving online!The Festival of Trees is the University Hospitalās annual fundraiser, and it will be hosted online this year from November 20 to December 20. The money collected will go towards Alzheimerās research at the U of A. The festival will feature activities like virtual visits with Santa, story time with Mrs. Claus, Festival in a Box, and an online auction. Let me know if you would like to interview the festival organizers and spotlight this great community event!
Review the award-winning movie The ClimbThe Climb is a bittersweet dramedy about a ābromanceā told in seven chapters over a decade. The film was shot in stunning long takes and it won the Heart Prize at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. It was released in Canada last week through Mongrel Media, and we have access to a virtual screener link. Let me know if you are interested in reviewing the movie and I can set that up for you! You can watch the trailer here.
Profile new local artist Nina MahlSinger-songwriter-producer Nina Mahl just released her second single, āDigital Rush," a few months after her independently released debut "Not the Cure." With a style that draws from her pop, alt-R&B, soul, and electronic influences, Nina has quickly become a regular in the Edmonton and St. Alberta music scenes. Let me know if you would like to interview Nina about her new singles and any future releases she has planned. You can listen to the singles here.
The Edmonton Christmas Market is taking over the iconic Army & Navy store in Old Strathcona, featuring a physical indoor marketplace with limited outdoor programming from November 27 to December 20, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday! The market will also be offering a series of online demonstrations, tastings, performances, and story times! Let me know if you would like to interview the organizers and preview this year's market.