Local Arts

There’s an old Irish quote that says "For of saint charity, come dance with me in Ireland.

Keeping busy weekly at Merlin’s are the Hairfarmers –‘Grateful Greg Reamsbottom on conga drums and vocals and Guitar Doug, who was recently voted best local musician by Pique readers in 2001.

In Whistler What : The adele-campbell Fine Art Gallery Where : Lobby level, Delta Whistler Resort This gallery represents many outstanding British Columbia artists, featuring the most comprehensive collection of Whistler landscapes and soapstone scul

Who: Cold Snap Where: The Boot Pub When: Jan. 7 "We’re not pups, and we all appreciate really good music," so says Pip Euinton, of Esound and local band Cold Snap, playing Monday Madness at the Boot Pub.

Who: Blinded Where: Boot Pub When: Jan. 6 They remove the blinders in their words and music.

WHO: Angela Kelman WHER E: Mallard Lounge WHEN: Dec. 31 A new year, a new sound.

Jazzberry Ram not about to follow any standard formula Who: Jazzberry Ram Where: Merlin’s Bar & Grill When: Dec. 31, doors 8 p.m., show 10 p.m.

In Whistler What : The adele-campbell Fine Art Gallery Where : Lobby level, Delta Whistler Resort This gallery represents many outstanding British Columbia artists, featuring the most comprehensive collection of Whistler landscapes and soapstone scul

What: First Night: A Celebration of the Arts Where: Whistler Village When: Dec. 31 Get those required tickets and kazoos now for ringing in 2002 at First Night: A Celebration of the Arts.

Who: Esq When: Dec. 28 and 29, 8 p.m. Where: Maurice Young Millennium Place Explore the shadowy and sultry sides of saxophone, as things remain instrumental this week with jazz band Esq.