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Arts and Culture pitches! (June 28)
Arts and Culture Pitches!
It's a real toss-up which of these pitches is best!
Hey y'all! It's Jin here!
Sorry about all the puns; I am fully aware they're corny on the cobb.
This week is pretty slow when it comes to pitches, so make sure to scroll down to the bottom of the newsletter and check out the recurring columns if you're interested in pitching your own idea to me!
And without further ado, the pitches!
Pitches for the Week:
Interview someone involved with Peonies in Bloom!The newest exhibit from the Mactaggart Art Collection is Peonies in Bloom, highlighting the peony — currently in bloom on the Y of A campus — and why it remains an auspicious symbol in Chinese culture.This is a free online exhibit that you can check out and write up on, but I can also reach out to the curator for an interview if that's more up your alley.
Interview Lewis Lavoie!Lavoie is a local artist and illustrator who is currently painting a new wall in Old Strathcona on the shared Maki Maki parking lot.This large painting will be perfect for photos, so let me know if you'd like to make a visit to see it and talk to Lavole about the piece and his process!
Check out the new Yorath House talk!On July 7 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Adriana Davies (writer, historian, and curator) and Marlena Wyman (visual artist and past Historian Laureate) are giving a virtual talk reflecting on their joint residency.Let me know if you'd like to attend and/or do an interview with the artists involved with the talk!
Interview King of Foxes! King of Foxes is the musical project of Edmonton's Olivia Street. She released the music video for "Only Here On Loan" on June 8, which features 15 costume changes, 12 different make-up looks and seven wigs. If you're a fan of indie-alternative music that's local to the city, let me know if you'd like to talk to King of Foxes and I'll set up an interview!
Interview someone involved with Clue!Running from July 16 to August 7, Clue is the newest production from Citadel Theatre. Inspired by the 1980s movie, this comedy production keeps you guessing whodunnit throughout the play until the final twist!Let me know if you'd be interested in talking to someone who worked on this production!
Check out The Immaculate Perfection of F**king and Bleeding in the Gender Neutral Bathroom of an Upper-Middle Class High School!Offered by the Fringe Theatre and running from June 29 to July 9, this comedy/drama production revolves around the final year of high school for a group of students who spend their time smoking, crying, and touching each other in the gender neutral bathroom. After a trans senior conceives a baby despite her being a virgin, the adolescents are made to reassess their priorities, friendships, and what safety means to them.Let me know if you want to talk to someone involved with the production or if you're planning to go to one of the showings!
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!