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Arts and Culture pitches! (Mar 22)
Arts and Culture Pitches!
Springs just around the corner, and we're here with pitches!
Hi everyone, Iman here!
I hope everyone's doing well! I know seeing the sun shining again has really got me hopeful for warm weather, and the end of the semester!
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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Without further ado, the pitches!
Pitches for the Week:
Check out blur! Check out Mile Zero Dance's Spring Salon on March 26 at 8:00 p.m.. This event will work to interpret experiences of sensory memory to describe lived experience in a non-linear and metaphorical way. This is available in person and online.Let us know if you’d like to attend and/or interview someone involved!
Interview Nuela CharlesCharles is a musician from Sherwood Park and will be releasing her new single, "Awakening" on April 1. If you'd like to check out her music and interview her, let me know!
Attend the "Transgender Art? In Alberta? You bet!" event! This event is happening on March 24 at 7:00 p.m. online and features top trans talent from around Alberta!Let us know if you’d like to interview the Augustana professor who organized this as well as attending!
Check out Rekindle!Talk to someone working with the U of A department of music on the new Rekindle show on April 1! This show is happening at the Winspear Centre at 7:30 p.m. and features individuals from the Augustana Choir, University Symphony, Concert Choir, and Madrigal Singers!Let us know if you’d be interested in interviewing someone and/or attending the event!
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!