Local Arts

What: Open Call Acting Auditions Where: MY Place When: Tuesday, June 17 There’s no business like show business. Well, no salary like it at least, especially if you’re in the box office big league.

Who: J-Dub What: Whistler Jazz and Blues Festival Where: Garfinkel’s When: Saturday, June 14 Oh Chicago. Not the musical mind you, or the band for that matter, but the windy city.

Who: Hip Pocket What: Whistler Jazz and Blues Festival Where: Araxi and Skiers Plaza stage When: Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15. Hip Pocket is led by Adam Rohrlick, a multi-instrumentalist with more than 20 years of experience under his belt.

What: Saltspring Island baskets and Canadian landscapes in acrylic Where; Foyer Gallery, Squamish When: all month The Foyer Gallery is named for obvious reasons – it is the beautification of a large wall space in the entry, or shall I say foyer,

Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind An Unauthorized Autobiography by Chuck Barris Miramax Books 2002 (from a 1984 manuscript) 240 pages + 6 blank pages (for notes?) Paperback $19.99 Review by T.J. Smith Chuck Barris has definitely left his mark.

Who: Cameron Chu Where: Bearfoot Bistro and the Wildflower Café When: BB nightly, Wildflower for Fathers Day, June 15 Trust me on this one: If Cameron Chu ever invites you for a drink, make sure you take up his offer – his stories are inc

An artist with an unforgettable flavour Who: Chili Thom What: Saturated Landscapes Where: MY Place When: All month Meet the Artist: Friday, June 13 from 5 to 8 p.m.

What: Monday Night Madness Who: Yellowbelly Where: Boot Pub When: Monday, June 9 So you want Yellowbelly? It'll mean getting down to the Boot Pub this week.

New band is deep in experience and musical theory Who: Sekoya What: Whistler Jazz and Blues Festival Where: Whistler Village Free Outdoor Concert Stage When: June 13, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Calling all actors: it’s time to go pro If you’re known as a drama queen, an attention seeker, a practical joker, or just have a natural love for the arts, then some open-call auditions could be just up your alley.