Local Arts

Who: Gordo Where: The Crystal Lounge When: Saturday, Nov. 23 Whoever said hanging around a bar was bad for you? In Gord Rutherford’s case, it was one of the best things he ever did.

Who: Garaj Mahal Where: The Boot Pub When: Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1 Garaj Mahal are a mixed bag to say the least.

For those who are kicking themselves they missed out on seats to the sold-out performance of Absolutely Fabulous’ "Fat" last week, you can calm down. Chances are the production will return for a few more dates in December.

Umezawa aims high in first novel The Whistler Public Library in partnership with Pique Newsmagazine and the Whistler Writers Group is doing a series of book reviews for the fall.

Who: Sidesixtyseven and HuskaVarna Where: The Boot Pub When: Sunday, Nov. 17 Ah, punk rock. Where would the working class be without it? It’s the perfect anti-establishment antidote to a rough week at work.

Friday, Nov. 15 LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS Who: Whole Damn County Where: Moe Joe’s Whistler’s favourite cover band playing the best rock of the ’90s and today, plus throwing in a few of their own originals along the way.

What: Absolutely Fabulous ‘Fat’ Where: MY Place When: Saturday, Nov.16 & Sunday, Nov.

Local film passes test What: Pass The Buck film premiere Where: The GLC When: Saturday, Nov. 16 It seems that almost everybody in snowboarding these days is trying to "Go Pro," trying to make money out of the sport that they love.

exithiside takes the next step up musical ladder By Kara-Leah Grant Who: exithiside Where: The Crabshack When: Saturday, Nov. 9 When exithiside competed in this summer’s X-Fm’s Last Band Standing it was a case of almost… but not quite.