Local Arts

Day Glo Abortions Canada’s contribution to rock debauchery Who: Day Glo Abortions What: The Punk Night Where: Boot Pub When: Sunday, Jan.

Spike and Mike tonic for the holidays Finally Christmas has passed and if you're still jonesing for a dose of holiday cheer go see Elf or Bad Santa .

Whistler originals all over town on New Year's Eve Who: The Hairfarmers Where: First Night/Dusty's When: Dec. 31 They met at a hippie wedding along the Birkenhead River back in 1997. "Doug's band was booked to play.

Garaj Mahal makes every show a tribute to their fans Who: Garaj Mahal Where: Boot Pub When: New Year's Eve Tickets: $60 What's old is new again, so goes the adage.

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What: First Night Whistler Where: Whistler Village, various Locations When: Wednesday, Dec.

Who: Bobby Taylor with Cameron Chu Where: Bearfoot Bistro When: Dec. 26 - Jan. 4. A Motown legend will join piano man Cameron Chu in the Bearfoot Bistro this holiday season.

Those who feel like 2004 is approaching a little too fast can hang onto a piece of the past at the second annual Studio 54 party at Garfinkel's this Monday night.

What: Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation Where: Rainbow Theatre When: Dec. 26-Jan. 4 Tickets: $10 If the Rainbow Theatre staff is reading this right now, I have a suggestion for an addition to the concession menu - cereal.

'Punk isn't a business, it's a way of life' Who: The Rebel Spell What: The Punk Night Where: The Boot Pub When: Sunday, Dec.