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Only three things in life are sure: death, taxes, and Arts and Culture pitches

Hello, Arts gang! Classes are in session and the semester is in full-swing, and that means so is the Arts and Culture section at The Gateway. We've already had our first pitch meeting of the semester (it was a blast!), but don't worry if you couldn't make it because they'll be happening every Monday at 1pm. The weekly pitch emails sent out after the pitch meetings will also include any stories or article ideas that are still available, so have no fear because good pitches are still here!There's a whole bunch of great pitches this week, so make sure to check them out and let me know if any of them interest you. Also don't hesitate to email me at [email protected] about any article ideas you might have!As always, if you want to keep up with what's going on at The Gateway, let me know and I can add you to our Volunteer Slack channel. That's where we send our more informal communications, and it's a great way to stay in the loop if you want to be a regular volunteer. Also make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram (links are in the email header).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've never tried before. 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 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!

• 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) beers, wines, or other alcoholic beverages of choice.

• Noodle Nation: Who loves noodles? You (might) love noodles! Write a column on your favourite noodles or noodle haunts.

• 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.

• 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!

...fire and frost art exhibit on display in SUB!

The ...fire and frost art exhibit is a partnership between The Art Gallery of Alberta, The Alberta Foundation for the Arts, and the University of Alberta Students’ Union currently on display in The Myer Horowitz Theatre Lobby weekdays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, running until September 30. The exhibit explores memory through the lens of mixed media expressions, documenting past and present experiences, objects and places to capture time and awaken memories.Let me know if you'd like to interview the exhibit curator Shane Golby, or review the exhibit itself!

John Ware Reclaimed virtual screening at Calgary International Film Festival

Calgary-born filmmaker Cheryl Foggo’s documentary John Ware Reclaimed will premiere at the Calgary International Film Festival, taking place from September 24 to October 4. The film follows Foggo’s quest to re-examine the mythology surrounding John Ware, the Black cowboy who settled in Alberta before the turn of the 20th century. Her research uncovers who this iconic figure might have been, and what his legacy means in terms of anti-Black racism, both past and present. Let me know if you'd like to interview Foggo ahead of the premiere!

The Fine Arts Building Gallery is opening its doors for the 2020-2021 season

The Fine Arts Building Gallery is opening its 2020-2021 season with the exhibitions

Formed

and

Littoral Zone

from Masters of Fine Arts candidates Selene Huff (sculpture) and Daniel Evans

(printmaking), respectively. The exhibitions run until September 26 and can be viewed in-person by appointment only; you can plan your visit

here

. If you'd like to review the exhibitions and interview Huff and Evans, let me know and I can put you in contact with them.

Prairie Impressions

is a collaboration between The Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists and Alberta Printmakers to celebrate Alberta Culture Days by offering free, interactive, and engaging online printmaking programming for all ages. The event will kick off with a Meet the Artist day on September 19, followed by online printmaking demonstrations and tutorials from Tuesday, September 22 to Friday, September 25, and an Online Print Party on Saturday, September 26. Let me know if you'd like to interview the event organizers to preview the event!