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Whistler’s own Speaker’s Corner A love letter to your mistress, a prayer to Ullr for snow, a parking ticket, grocery list, whatever written word of choice it’s given voice at the newly-created open-mic literary evening called Soapbox S

Whistler’s own Speaker’s Corner

A love letter to your mistress, a prayer to Ullr for snow, a parking ticket, grocery list, whatever written word of choice it’s given voice at the newly-created open-mic literary evening called Soapbox Sunday nights at BBKs Pub in the Upper Village.

Poets and prophets alike are invited to read their original work at the casual word gathering, starting Sunday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m.

"It's a combination soapbox poetry slam gong show," said Stephen Vogler, organizer and word-wizard extraordinaire from the Whistler Writers Group.

"I'm hoping it brings out some of Whistler's wittiest and most outspoken characters. Rants are not only welcome, but encouraged!"

For more information, call Vogler at 604-932-4968 or e-mail

svogler@direct.ca .

A food bank Idol

Everyone has heard of Canadian Idol or at least American Idol, but apparently the Idol phenomenon is popping up all over the world.

Indonesia’s Idol Delon, whose album Bahagiaku (My Joyfulness) has sold over 300,000 copies in less than three months, is coming to Whistler for a fundraising performance Monday, Nov. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC).

Resort TV Network and the Whistler Community Services Food Bank host the evening of live music and silent auction. All proceeds from the event along with donated non-perishable items will be forwarded to the Whistler Food Bank.

"We recognized that this is a really challenging time of year for a lot of Whistlerites and local businesses so we decided to spend our entire fall marketing budget on helping the community," said Resort TV general manager Jacki Bissillion.

The fundraiser will follow with a carnival theme of 40 incredible prizes for dining, activities and spas. Admission is a non-perishable food item.

Out of Bounds photography needed

Professional and amateur photographers are invited to submit photos for the Whistler Arts Council’s second annual Out of Bounds: Tales from the Backcountry exhibition next year — and no chairlifts please.

"Out of Bounds attracted more people to Millennium Place than any other exhibition in the history of the building," Doti Niedermayer, executive director of the Whistler Arts Council, said of last year’s event.

Photos from Lower Mainland and Sea to Sky corridor photographers – showcasing B.C.’s beautiful backcountry via foot, snowmobile, helicopter, watercraft and/or dogsled – will be exhibited at MY Millennium Place as well as satellite venues in local hotels, restaurants and retail stores for the month of February.

The public will vote for Best in Show with sponsor Coast Range Heliskiing awarding both the winning photographer and one member of the voting public with a free helicopter ski trip.

The submission deadline is Dec. 10. Application forms are available at

www.whistlerartscouncil.com .

Opera Miracle at BAG

The Brackendale Art Gallery (BAG) hosts another comedic, one-act opera Sunday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. at the gallery with Opera Appassionata’s presentation of Mr. Miracle by George Bizet.

The opera is most famous for its 10-minute quartet song all about an egg omelet.

The story is about Captain Silvio who disguises himself to gain entrance to a family home and poisons the family’s breakfast in an attempt to win over the beautiful Veronique.

Like all comedic one-act shows, buffoonery, secrets and a happy ending prevails.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at BAG or Mostly Books in Squamish.

Action on Global Warming

Combat global warming, bid on art and adventure packages, browse art exhibits and check out a slide show of world-class photography at Hilltrip’s second annual Action 2 cultural extravaganza Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at MY Millennium Place.

Local photographers will join forces at 9 p.m. for a whirlwind photography slide show through mountains, skies and foreign lands from Eric Berger, Magalie Roy, Phil Tifo and Russel Dalby.

The slide show will be followed by a talk by environmental chemist Tyler Brady, silent auction an art exhibit featuring the works of Vanessa Stark, Oliver Roy, Brad Chornaby, Dave "Pepe" Petko, Dave Barnes, Chris Flyer, David Thomas Manzl and Crispin Cannon.

Proceeds from Action 2 will benefit the David Suzuki Foundation, Hilltrip environmental initiatives and Whistler’s environmental watchdogs, AWARE.

Advanced tickets are $10 or $15 at the door. Tickets are available at MY Millennium Place. Call 604-938-8410.

Dark Side of the Rainbow

What do the Wizard of Oz and Pink Floyd have in common?

More than 145 synchronicities, which come to light at the Dark Side of Oz Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Rainbow Theatre.

The similarities between the album Darkside of the Moon and the MGM hit playing simultaneously are uncanny: when the Scarecrow sings If I Only Had a Brain to Dorothy, at the same time, Brain Damage on Floyd’s album also plays.

Coincidence or artfully planned? Decide for yourself and get into the spirit by dressing up as one of your Oz favourites. Prizes for best costumes.

There are two showings: 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.

Bizarre Bazaar volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed for Whistler’s biggest Christmas craft fair, Dec. 2-3 at the Telus Conference Centre.

Over a hundred artisans will showcase their handcrafted products at the age-old event. Volunteers are needed to assist in areas such as event administration and artisan facilitation.

To volunteer, e-mail Kelly Clarke at events@whistlerartscouncil.com or call 604-938-9221.

Lighting the way for charities

Dark winter nights come to light at the 15 th Annual Festival of Lights Saturday, Nov. 26 at the Fairmont Chateau.

The elegant evening includes a champagne reception, gala dinner, silent auction and music from Randy Bachman.

All proceeds from the event are donated to local charities.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 and are available at any Real Estate office in Whistler.