Local Arts

Proof is in the performance, says Maceo Parker Who: Maceo Parker Where: Boot Pub Fairgrounds What: Zoophorus music festival When: Aug. 31 Despite demanding schedules, saxophonist Maceo Parker takes time with his interviewees.

New art exhibit opens at adele-campbell gallery Aug. 31 Who: David Langevin Opening reception Where: adele-campbell gallery When: Aug. 31, 5 p.m. It’s back to the easel for David Langevin. Back to a large new drawing board.

Spearhead’s message still getting out there Who: Michael Franti’s Spearhead What: Zoophorus Where: Boot Pub Fairgrounds When: Aug. 31 Get ready to be wonderstruck.

Local DJ Cam Harding spearheads new Friday hip hop night "I like scratching," says DJ Cam Harding, or DJ Deadly Cam, as he is known around Whistler. Deadly Cam opens a new hip hop night at Tommy Africa’s on Fridays starting Aug. 30.

West Coast funksters add drum and bass to new sound Who: Threat From Outer Space Where: Boot Pub When: Monday, Aug. 26 West Coast band Threat From Outer Space rounds up some Monday Madness at the Boot Pub this week, after a cross-country tour.

Show me the way

Both Hands poised for radio play What: CD release party for Wil Mimnaugh Where: The Shack When: Aug. 23, 10 p.m. The evolution of rising talent is a beautiful thing to watch. Even more beautiful, if you’re the talent.

Andreas Schroeder lecture reveals writer’s secrets First draft no-no’s A lively Andreas Schroeder doled out some novel writing tips during a one hour lecture at the Whistler Hostel on Aug. 17.

Leanne Lamoureux back from tour Where has singer-songwriter Leanne Lamoureux been? On a cross-country tour, jamming at the open mic nights of the Maritimes.

All day, all-ages festival features Maceo Parker, family events What: Zoophorus, all day music festival When: Aug. 31; gates at noon, music 1-9 p.m.