Local Arts

The autobiography of one of Scotland’s best-loved mountain writers has taken the Grand Prize at this year’s Banff Mountain Book Festival. The Evidence of Things Not Seen , by the late W.H.

Eddy character suits Michele Bush to a T By Kara-Leah Grant What: Absolutely Fabulous ‘Fat’ Who: Bushwoman Productions Where: MY Place When: Nov.

Tommy’s maintains the feel but improves the essentials By Kara-Leah Grant It’s been a long 10 days for the bar rats, but last night for Halloween, Tommy Africa’s finally unveiled its new look.

By Kara-Leah Grant What: Photography Exhibition Who: Leanna Rathkelly When: Opening Sunday Nov. 3, 4-7 p.m.

‘We have the power to make whatever we decide we want to happen, happen’ By Kara-Leah Grant Who: Todd Butler Where: MY Place When: Friday, Nov. 1 It ain’t easy being funny, but Todd Butler doesn’t have to try too hard.

Nothing makes life more whole, more rich and vibrant, than an acknowledgement of death.

Ian Parker back to share wealth of knowledge Budding pianists again have the opportunity to pick the mind of one of Canada’s most talented young musicians, Ian Parker.

The Whistler Public Library in partnership with Pique Newsmagazine and the Whistler Writers Group will begin a monthly series of book reviews starting today.

By Kara-Leah Grant What: Pass the Buck Where: Garfinkel’s When: Oct.

Oktoberfest 2002 celebrations start in Whistler today (Oct. 25) and continue through Saturday, Oct. 26 with events such as the Grand Breakfast, Kids' Rootbeer Garden, Farmers Market and the Kids' Pumpkin Carving Contest.