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Hey there! The Grammys were this week and I have but one question: Are the Grammys even relevant anymore?Anyway: Have some pitches via your weekly post-meeting arts and culture email. ICYMI: Our meetings are on Tuesdays at 4:00-5:00 PM!Also, here's your weekly reminder to pitch me any ideas you have! I'd love to hear them. Especially for the following columns:

• 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.

• Brew Crew/Vino Bitches: A fun, 150- to 350-word 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 to 500 words on your favourite noodle (ramen, pho, other long stringy flour-y food) haunts for this column.

• 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 study spots, places to cry in public, late-night post-exam diners...you name it, you can write a Top 5 on it! 50-200 words per Thing In The Top 5.

• Emoji of the Week: This one’s self-explanatory. Trawl your recently used emojis and sing praise about it and why other people should worship it as The Best Emoji too.

• Fashion Streeters: If you love walking up to people and asking them about their cool outfits, this one’s for you. Q & A format. Consider pairing up with a photo volunteer or taking your own pics!

• 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.

• ...AND MORE! You can also pitch me your own column ideas if you want to write your own or if you've seen any awesome movies/heard any music/read any books/played any games/eaten any food etc., let me know.

Lemme know at [email protected] if these pique your interest.

Read on for this week's 很好 pitches.

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UAlberta drama preview: The Lower Depths at Timms

University of Alberta drama professor and director, David Kennedy, will introduce his modern adaptation of The Lower Depths by famed Russian writer and five-time Nobel Prize nominee, Maxim Gorky, at Studio Theatre, February 8-17, 2018. Featuring the work of students from the undergraduate and graduate Drama programs, The Lower Depths is based on Gorky’s portrayal of the human condition: a group of people displaced by economic and political upheaval scratch out a life on the margins of society. Interview the director, David Kennedy! (You could write a Q&A or a full profile -- and see the show, too!)

Festival preview: Edmonton Winter Film Festival

Edmonton’s first winter film festival is coming soon! Join viewers each evening this February 9, 10, 16, - 18 to see some winter themed films played on a giant snow screen in the middle of Hawrelak Park! Come during the day to enjoy the Silver Skate festival and stay for the evening films! The Film Festival, the only one in the world that takes place in winter and is a pure celebration of winter films, will screen for five nights throughout Silver Skate, and will feature local and international short and feature films with winter, alpine, and polar themes of all genres. The event is free and family friendly. Interview an organizer!

Music coverage: Pop Evil's Pop Evil

American hard rock band Pop Evil's new self-titled album is out on February 16 (Entertainment One Music). The new music highlights Pop Evil’s infectious sound that possesses showmanship of 80’s glam metal, the earnestness of 90’s grunge rock, blended by a unique, contemporary heaviness and sharp musicality. Lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty, grew up in Kingston, ON, and is a proud dual citizen of both Canada and the US, so I’m sure he’d have some cool stories to share. Call him up and ask about all his wacky tales! And then write about them.

Concert review: CABRAKAAN

Mexican Folk Symphonic Metallers CABRAKAAN are performing in Edmonton on February 17th as part of their Western Canadian tour. During the tour, the band will showcase new tracks from their upcoming 2018 full length "Cem Anahuac" due out in spring 2018. Staying true to their roots,t he band's music combines elements of metal orchestrated with Mexican folklore along with a wide variety of instruments such as strings, acoustic guitars, Jarocha harp, marimba, ocarinas, Huehuetl, and Teponaztle. Their lyrics are in English, Spanish, Zapoteco, Nahuatl and other ancient Mexican languages. The band's name is based on a character from the Mayan sacred book known as the Popol Vuh, where Cabrakan was the god of mountains and earthquakes. Review the show or interview the band!

Music coverage: Mayhemmingways' Skip Land

The Mayhemmingways are releasing their new album, Skip Land on February 23, 2018. The duo will in Edmonton on Thursday, February 22nd for a public house concert. A few key points on the new album and band:- the duo were roadies for Neil Young’s Hometown show in Omemee this past fall (also got to meet Darryl Hannah) - album recorded in Nanton, AB - new album looks at carrying on folk art/music traditions- asks the question what is Fuzz Folk style?- taps into the idea of ephemeral communication over long distance (CB radio skip talking)- highlights the Canadian landscape

Sound cool? Review their show or interview 'em for a sweet-ass profile!