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Arts and Culture pitches! (June 11)
Arts and Culture Pitches!
Let's take a look at these pitches, shall(ot) we?
Hey y'all it's Jin!
I've definitely used this pun theme before, but I have nothing left in the tank and I used the word "allium" for a crossword once, so this is what you'll get.
New pitches, leftovers, and recurring columns — it's the usual fare! Check 'em out and let me know if you see anything you'd like to pick up.
Pitches for the Week:
Interview someone with The Magpie Collection: A Dance Festival!The Magpie Collection: A Dance Festival is being offered by Mile Zero Dance in Edmonton, and this festival run from July 16 to 24 includes just over a week of dance workshops for all genres of dance and performances in the last three days. On the last day, the performances will be viewed by travelling on a bike tour.Let me know if you'd like to speak to someone involved with the festival or if you're planning to attend!
Interview someone involved with NatHACKS!Run by NeurAlbertaTech from July 29 to August 1, this hackathon (programming competition) is Alberta's largest in 2022.Universities from across the province will be participating, so let me know if you'd like to speak to the team at the U of A that is going to compete!
Check out Daphne Odjig's work in the U of A Museums Art Collection! Becoming a part of the U of A's Art Collection in February, "Repose" is a recent acquisition by the museum but also the first by Daphne Odjig. Odjig is an Indigenous artist whose work is featured in various galleries and museums, incliuding the National Gallery of Canada.Let me know if you'd like to try and talk to Odjig, or with the museum curators!
Review The Phantom of the Open!
The Phantom of the Open is a dramedy that is based on the true story of the world's worst golfer. Despite this, he enters the British Open Golf Championship.
The film is being shown at Metro Cinema on June 22, so please let me know ASAP if you'd like to review the film — I will require a first draft by June 19. A link is available for review.
Review Kaeley Jade Wiebe's new single "Poltergeist!"
Kaeley Jade Wiebe is a proud Métis multidisciplinary artist who is based in Edmonton; she recently released her new single "Poltergeist."
If you're interested in reviewing the single, and talking to her, let me know!
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!