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Arts and Culture pitches! (Feb 1)
Arts and Culture Pitches!
Midterm motivation AND great pitches? That's how we do it at A&C!
Hey everyone, Taylor here!
I hope everyone's taking time to care for themselves at the start of Midterm season! It can be tough, but you can do it!
For anyone looking to write an article, please reach out to Jin first ([email protected])! Iman and I will still be available for any other questions or concerns!
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Do you need a break from studying? We have some really fun pitches this week! Check them out!
Pitches for the Week:
Review Scarborough
Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez has been shortlisted for CBCs Canada Reads 2022! The book tells the story of Scarborough, the fourth-largest city in North America and a low-income, culturally diverse neighbourhood east of Toronto.There are virtual copies of Scarborough available for review, and Hernandez is also available for interviews.
Attend and review the Black Futures Market
The Black Futures Market, hosting 15 vendors, to kick off Black History Month will be happening inside the Art Gallery of Alberta for free from February 5 to 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Shoppers can browse locally handmade goods, artworks, and items created by Alberta's Black community.Media are invited to attend the market on February 5, preferably between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. for interviews, photos, and video opportunities, so let us know if you're interested in going!
Interview Donovan WoodsBack with a new single, "I Won't Mention it Again," artist Donovan Woods is gearing up for his tour across Canada. Woods will be visiting Edmonton on May 8 at the Winspear Centre. Review "I Won't Mention it Again," and interview Woods about the process of writing his new EP and his upcoming tour!
Review some (or all) of the shops in the Sweet Treats & Latte Festival in Old Strathcona!17 different coffee shops and bakeries joined together for this year's Sweet Treats & Latte Festival! All of the shops are around Whyte Ave for ease-of-access. Go to one, some, or all of the shops and review the drinks and treats! This could also be a fun article for a few people to team up for!The festival goes from February 5 to 27. Let us know if you're interested!
Review Rob Heath's Biggest MomentsIn his newest album, Rob Heath's Biggest Moments talks about people being kind to each other without any other expectations. He's releasing his album in a concert on February 26 at Northern Lights Folk Club However, advanced copies are available. Let us know if you'd like to review his new album and interview Heath!
Attend an Afro fusion dance workshop!Presented by International Week, this workshop is free to attend and will be hosted on Zoom on Sunday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.. This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as well-seasoned advanced dancers, so let us know if you'd be interested in attending!
Check out these great pitches!
*NEW* 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!