Local Arts

NFB production profiles Whistlerites who live life on their own terms What drives a person to give up financial stability just for the thrill of being the first to christen a bowl of fresh powder? What inspires a person to give up creature comforts j

WHAT: Shylock, featuring David Berner WHERE: MY Place WHEN: Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 8 p.m. TICKETS: $20/adult, $10/student, call 604-935-8410 From his first reading of the script, David Berner knew he had to play the role.

Friday, Aug. 24 ON STAGE What : CD Recording Party Who : Cameron Chu Jazz Trio with Lee Aaron Where : Bearfoot Bistro Join Cameron and guests for a glass of wine as they record their live jazz CD at the Bearfoot Bistro.

WHO: Cwmbach Welsh Male Choir WHERE: MY Place WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m. Whistler will get a glimpse into the time-honoured traditions of Wales later this month when the internationally acclaimed Cwmbach Male Choir performs at MY Place.

Black Halos’ Billy Hopeless doesn’t back down from a challenge WHO: The Black Halos WHERE: The Boot Pub WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 19 Blood, sweat and piss.

Extreme sport filmmaker, Christian Begin, is broadening his horizons and attacking a new market – the corporate market that is.

Lights, camera, action. Benny-TV is rolling. This innovative, "Lonely Planet of the dance world" is unashamedly named after its host/creator, but it’s all about capturing the essence and culture of nightlife.

Organizers of last month’s Whistler Arts Experience say the event is important to developing continuity in the local arts community but still needs some re-working to insure its ongoing success.

Real Estate contractor w/ excavator, backhoe, gravel truck. Will do site work in exchange for real estate, timber or ??? Call Ron 604 377-1345. FOR SALE awesome deal! Pemberton twmhome for sale. 2 bdrm, 1 bath. New paint, completely reno'd.

Friday, Aug. 17 LIVE PERFORMANCES Who : Slow Nerve Action Where : Garfinkel’s Get funked this Friday with Whistler’s favourite sexed-up groovers.