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Arts and Culture pitches! (May 24)
Arts and Culture Pitches!
These pitches will stick with you!
Hey y'all! It's Jin here!
I don't really have enough slap-stick humour to last me an entire newsletter, but hopefully that's enough! I'm not a huge hockey fan myself, but the level of noise on days that the Oilers play gives me second-hand info about how well they're doing.
I'm going to be in Vancouver this week (I'm there now, actually!) so I'll get to my emails in the evening if you'd like to take a pitch. I probably won't be able to do any editing until Friday though, but if you need something urgently, feel free to reach out to Emily at
!
If anyone is interested in joining a Discord,
is the link! We're still planning out how we want to use it, but it'll be used in a more casual manner than Slack is currently. Ideally, we'll have more frequent casual socials on Discord in the future! No pressure to join though; the Discord will not be used for anything related to actual work.
Also, if you're interested in doing a deputy editorship over the summer, this is the time to check it out! The
posting is here, but make sure to check out all the postings! Applications will be accepted until May 27 at midnight, so if you're planning to apply, don't delay! :)
And without further ado, the pitches!
Pitches for the Week:
Watch Together Apart, and talk to someone involved! Together Apart is put on by Rising Sun Theatre, a theatre company that provides opportunities for people with cognitive disabilities to practice the art of theatre. This play is their second to be delivered on Zoom, and tells the stories of individual members' experiences through the pandemic.Let me know if you're interested in checking out the show on May 30, and/or in talking to someone involved in the production!
Nuit Ranch is coming to Edmonton on June 1!Nuit Raunch is a touring adult film festival that features 12 short films, three to 12 minutes each, that aims to increase representation in this genre of films. It will be hosted by Kate Sinclaire, who will give introductions and content warnings for films as well as breaking the ice.If you're interested in adult films and the art behind them, this might be for you! This event is limited to those aged 18 and above.
No More Moments is a punk rock band from Siksika Nation, and they're doing a tour this year across Alberta! The band also just released their new EP “Quarter Life Crisis," which is about the struggles of addiction, mental illness, and Indigenous rights in Canada.
Let me know if you're interested in talking to them!
Interview someone involved with Alina!This is the world premiere of Alina, written by Ukrainian Canadian playwright Lianna Makuch. Alina was inspired by the true experiences of a 19-year-old volunteer Ukrainian combat medic who leaves everything behind to go to the front line of one of the battle for the Donetsk Airport.Alina runs from May 24 to June 5 in the Studio Theatre at the ATB Financial Arts Barns. May 26 is media night, so let me know if you'd like to attend then or another time!
Interview Maria Dunn! Dunn is an Edmonton musician who was recently the recipient of a Juno Award for Traditional Roots Album of the Year. Her album, Joyful Banner Blazing, celebrates stories of resilience and grace through songs of family, community and the love that fires our actions to make the world a better place.Let me know if you're interested in talking to Dunn!
Preview new exhibits at the Art Gallery of Alberta!The two new exhibits: Manuel Mathieu: World Discovered Under Other Skies, and Pay de Devil - Brang! Brang! - Pay de Devil will be opened on May 27 at 7:30 to 9:00 p.m..Manuel Mathieu: World Discovered Under Other Skies unearths the traumas of state violence in Haiti. Pay de Devil - Brang! Brang! - Pay de Devil documents the stories about Trinidadian carnival that artist Curtis Santiago grew up with. Let me know if you'd like to attend!
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!