Local Arts

Shows topic a hit with men and women By Shelley Arnusch What: Mardi Bra Where: The Cinnamon Bear in the Delta Whistler Resort When: Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday Sept. 20., 9 p.m.

Who: Julie Blue Where : MY (Millenium) Place - Whistler Village Church When: Sunday, Sept.

Matchstick’s latest release a more intellectual ride By Shelley Arnusch What: Focused — Canadian Premiere Where: MY (Millenium) Place When: Friday, September 19, 6:30p.m. & 9 p.m.

In Whistler Why not take the Whistler Art Walking Tour? Get the self-guided brochure on-line at www.whistlerartscouncil.com or at Millennium Place.

Vancouver rockers the Black Halos carry the weight of the world on their livers By Shelley Arnusch What: Punk Night featuring the Black Halos & Chinatown Where: The Boot Pub When: Sunday, September 21 Hide your disco balls, people – the Blac

What: Squamish Valley Artwalk Studio & Gallery Tour Where: Squamish-Brackendale When: Sept. 20-21, 11-5 p.m. With a double dose of inspiration from both the ocean and the mountains it’s no wonder Squamish has such a thriving arts scene.

Who: Xavier Rudd Where: The Boot Pub When: Friday, Sept. 19 & Saturday, Sept. 20. Tickets: $15, doors at 9 p.m.

Festival brings authentic dancehall sound to town By Shelley Arnusch What: Roots & Culture Reggae Festival Who: Strugglah & Don Rankin Foundation Sound with special guest local DJ Phroah Where: Garfinkel’s and Moe Joe’s When: Friday

Who : Dave Adelberg Where : MY (Millenium) Place When : Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m. Tickets : $15-$18 They call it the "golden era of song," and a certain suave moonlighter is coming up this way to prove that gold never loses its value.

What : Saturation — Absinthe Films Canadian Video Release Where: Rainbow Theatre When: Thursday, Sept. 18, 10 p.m. Tickets : $7 in advance from the Circle, $8 at the door. ‘Tis the season for video releases.