Local Arts

From celluloid to digital, film industry in transition What: Independent Film Making Workshops Where: Rainbow Theatre When: Dec. 7 & 8, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

What: The Whistler Film Festival V.I.P Parties Where: MY Place, G.L.C. and Tommy Africa’s When: Dec. 5-7 Movie premieres, schmooze fests, V.I.P treatments, red carpets. This sounds like Hollywood, not Whistler.

Who: Dean Coté What: Point and Shoot Photo Exhibit Where: MY Place When: through December Walking around Whistler one would notice this place is perfect for filling the photo album.

What: Bizarre Bazaar Where: Delta Whistler Resort When: Saturday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Christmas gift ideas should not be a problem for those attending this year’s original craft fair, Bizarre Bazaar.

Who: Winter Harp Where: My Place When: Thursday, Dec. 5 If you think the Rolling Stones are old, wait until you see Winter Harp. Not the harpists themselves mind you, but the instruments they play date back to ancient Babylonian and Israelite times.

What: Tribute to the Mountains Where: MY Place When: Dec. 6 & 7 Most of us are here for those big ol’ peaks surrounding us, and it’s high time we paid our respects.

Who: Ptor Spricenieks What: At The End of the Universe slideshow Where: MY Place When: Wednesday, Dec.

What: Reload Who: Sik Productions Where: The Garibaldi Lift Co. When: Saturday, Nov. 30 The snow is sprinkling and the parties are starting. The winter wind-up is under way and Reload is one international reunion you won’t want to miss.

What: Whistler Film Festival Where: Rainbow Theatre & MY Place When: Dec. 5-8 If you’ve mulled over a movie guide or any of the box office takings of late, you’ll see that independent filmmakers are taking the industry by storm.

What: Unparalleled 3: Soul Slide Where: MY Place When: Friday Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Want to see the future of extreme mountain snow sports? To do so, you’ll need to go to the movies next Friday.