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Arts and Culture pitches! (Mar 29)
Arts and Culture Pitches!
Stay inside and warm up with some!
Hi everyone, Taylor here!
I hope everyone's doing well despite this change in weather we've had. Hopefully we get to see the sun again soon!
Reserve April 28! The Gateway is having our Annual General Meeting (AGM) that lets everyone know what's happening at The Gateway. This includes serious stuff (like changes in our bylaws, and electing a volunteer board reps), as well as fun stuff (like socializing and awards)! A time hasn't been set yet, but keep an eye out for updates!
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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And at last, the pitches!
Pitches for the Week:
Check out the new exhibits at the SNAP Gallery!New exhibitions are opening on April 9! Present Tense by University of Alberta Senior Level Printmaking Students and Ominous Silence by Xi Jin will be on display. Present Tense is a group exhibition of a culmination of a year’s work by students while Ominous Silence builds off an ancient Chinese fable and the consent of the letter ‘O.’You can check out just one, or both!
Review Kokopelli Choirs' "After Dark" concert!This is an adult-oriented choir experience presenting a mix of contemporary and traditional choral music in a cabaret-style setting happening on April 9! Talk to someone involved and preview the event!
Review Wildhood!Wildhood is playing at the Metro Cinema on April 2 and 3. The film, inspired by the director’s own experiences, tells the moving story about a teenager who embarks on a Two-Spirit journey where he discovers his sexuality and rediscovers his Indigenous roots. A review copy of Wildhood is available, but this pitch has a tight turnaround. The first draft must be in by no later than March 31 at 5:00 p.m..
Check out Billy Talent's cross-Canada tour!Billy Talent are a group of rockers, and their tour across Canada seeks to raise money for Canadian food banks. They will be visiting Edmonton on May 3, and funds raised will be going to the Edmonton Food Bank.Let us know if you’d like to talk to them about their music, tour, and philanthropic goals!
Check out the ISA's podcast, "I-Cast!"The International Students' Association (ISA) has put together a new podcast, dubbed the I-Cast! This podcast aims to improve students’ mindsets and well-beings. The podcast will release one episode per month, and the first episode is out now. Let us know if you'd like to interview someone from the ISA involved in this project.
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!