What time is it? IT'S ARTS 'N CULTURE PITCHES TIME!

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We're back!

Hey everyone, it's Tom again! Hope you're all doing great!As things open up, it's starting to feel like we're in a weird twilight zone between quarantine and normalcy. This week's pitches definitely reflect that, as we have some in-person opportunities (particularly the We Are The Roots documentary that I'm very excited about) and some social-distancing-friendly options.I also have a big announcement, and that's the The Gateway's Annual General Meeting this Saturday from 2-3:30 pm! This meeting is where we set our direction for the year, take your suggestions and elect two volunteer representatives to sit on our Board of Directors. If you've ever contributed to The Gateway we'd love to see you there, and to sweeten the deal, you'll have a chance to win one of two $25 Southgate gift cards (😮)! You can register for the Annual General Meeting by emailing our Editor-in-Chief Adam Lachacz at [email protected] and letting him know you're interested.As usual, we have our ongoing columns and some interview and review opportunities. If you have a pitch of your own, send it my way at: [email protected]

And now, as always, the recurring columns: 

• *NEW* 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.

• *NEW* 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!

• *NEW* 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 that you never got to try. Tell us about it all from the POV of a complete novice.

• *NEW* Dream Team: Write about your ultimate dream collab! It might be a Stephen King children’s books series or a Billie Eilish x Tyler, the Creator supergroup. Tell us what makes your dream team such a gamechanger. 

• Gateway to Gastronomy: Know any fun and easy to follow recipes? Share it on this recurring segment. 

• Exploring Edmonton: Do you know any cool places around Edmonton that people should visit? Write about them in this new series!  

• Lunch Break: An Arts & Culture series where we share fun recipes with humorous commentary. It's wholesome and lowkey, so check it out and send an installment over!

• Brew Crew/Vino Bitches: A fun, short review of your favourite (or not-so-favourite) beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverage of choice.

• Noodle Nation: Who loves noodles? You (might) love noodles. Write 450-500 words on your favourite noodles or noodle haunts for this column.

• 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 game- or life-changer? Wax eloquently about it (or a few of your favourites) in a short 150- to 350-word installment for 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! 50-200 words per item in The Top 5.

• 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.

• Doin’ You: Everyone has something they do exceptionally well. Wanna teach others your wizardry? Walk us step-by-step through the process of a master for 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! I'm always open to any pitches you might have for me!

There will be an in-person screening followed by an open conversation on discrimination and inclusion with filmmaker Deborah Dobbins. Seating is limited, so let me know if you're interested in covering the event so I can arrange for media passes. It would also be great to interview Dobbins about the film. If you'd rather watch the documentary at home, the filmmakers have made it available for free

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