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Arts and Culture pitches! (Sep 20)
Arts and Culture Pitches!
Have a blast with these A&C pitches!
Hello peeps!.Just a reminder that The Gateway is partnering with Metro Cinema to have monthly movie nights at the Garneau Theatre. This month's movie is Everything Everywhere All At Once on Wed Sep 21. Free admission for the peeps that show their student ID (so not just for UofA students!).Speaking of movies, there's a chance that Illustration volunteers can make the next Gateway Cinema movie poster like this one! As much as I'm having fun making this last week, I want other Gateway volunteers to have a chance to get their art showcased.
If movie posters are not for you, making article and/or column headers are also fair game. So if you are a digital artist or know a friend who is one, I encourage y'all to submit a portfolio of past works (preferably digital but you can include traditional stuff as well).And as always, check out the leftovers and new pitches for this week!- Arthur :)P.S. This week's workshop (Emailing and Interviewing for Articles) is already in the A&C Volunteer Folder as the email and interview templates ;)Contact Info (for taking pitches or overall questions):Email: [email protected]Slack DMs (invite link valid for a month)Office Hours (visit me in the office, 3rd floor SUB): Tue 2 - 4pmFri 12 - 3pm
Pitches for the Week:
Check out some arts-related events at UofA Days!Connections Gallery ExhibitionAug 8 - Oct 2, McMullen Gallery or VirtualThis has been going on for a while but they advertised this again on the UofA Days events tab. This gallery showcases neuroscience, brain disease, and mental health in an artistic lens.
UofA Days Concert
Sep 25, 1 - 2:30 pm, Virtual (Live Stream)
Listen to some great tunes live-streaming from the Old Arts Convocation Hall! The performances are done by UofA music students in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, University Symphony Orchestra, and the Madrigal Singers.
Check out TD Music's Play The Parks!
Make the most out of the nice weather by listening to music performances from Josh Sahunta and K4TGR4M on Sep 24 (1pm) at John Walter Museum Parkette! Both Sahunta and K4TGR4M have done performances at the UofA like Week of Welcome.If you wanna hear what their vibes are, here's Sahunta's recent album Mellowdrama and K4TGR4M's single "Tiny Soldier". K4T and GR4M also created some songs before forming their duo group.
Check out Edmonton-based band Nurse!
Nurse is performing on Sep 24 @ Community Rocks 2.0 (Beacon Heights Community League). The time of their performance is unknown but the entire event starts at 3pm.They also released their single “HOUSE ON THE HIGHWAY” not too long ago. Let me know if you're interested in either a band single review or a review of their live performance.
Review The Handmaid's Tale performance at the Jubilee!Calling ballet enthusiasts and fans of Margaret Atwood! The Jubilee is hosting the Royal Winnipeg Ballet as they perform The Handmaid's Tale on Sep 22-24, 7:30pm (for all 3 days). This is also the first performance for Alberta Ballet's 2022-23 season. Let me know if you are planning on going or if you already have your tickets.
Review Activate Games' new location at South Common!
Whether you saw this popping up in your social media feed or not, this new and fun hangout activity will get you energized and running for neon lights! Write about your experience with the interactive interfaces, the various games you can play, and group play with your friends and/or family.
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!