Local Arts

Thinking outside of the box

Whistler hosts Canadian premier of NWD 8: Smack Down

Creating beats with synthesizers and guitar riffs

Artist Daniel Poisson is inviting the public to submit one portrait photograph of themselves for him to paint and showcase at his 1 Earth: Sharing Space art exhibit showing for the month of July at MY Millennium Place.

What: Stan Matwychuk Artist Reception When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m.

What: Punk Night Who: Mr. Plow When: Sunday, Sept. 30 Where: Garfinkel’s “You are joking, right?” I say, not once but twice, and I’m still not convinced by Mr. Plow’s response.

What: Lost and Found When: Friday, Sept. 28, 7 & 9 p.m. Where: MY Millennium Place Tickets: $10 Whistler resident Ian McIntosh finally got to spend more time at home this winter.

Ballerinas in gas masks danced under a tent tucked away in a forested park, surrounded by the elements that inspired the clothing they wore.

Who: DJ Champion When: Saturday, Sept. 29 Where: Garibaldi Lift Company (GLC) Tickets: $20 A DJ Champion show rocks out four live guitars, and one bass and vocalist on a single stage, but it’s not a band.

Teresa “Momi” Akana has never forgotten her adventurous trip to Canada from her Hawaiian home.