Local Arts

WHAT : Pemberton Cowboy Festival WHERE : Pemberton Stables WHEN : July 27-29 Saddle up the horses. This weekend is Pemberton’s first annual Cowboy Festival.

Whistler’s Bizarre Bazaar is already gearing up for this year with a call for artisans.

WHAT: Big Up CD Release Party WHERE: The Boot WHEN: Monday, July 30 It’s a greeting. What a perfect description for the debut EP from Whistler’s favourite ska/reggae band.

Thom making a go of it as an artist in Pemberton Sometimes you have to be unconventional to be creative. It takes courage to escape the confines of traditional schooling and a 9-5 job, but that’s exactly what Chili Thom did.

WHAT: Satan MacNuggit Video-Music Roadshow WHERE: The Boot Pub WHEN: Sunday, July 22 No, Satan MacNuggit is not a new demonic treat at McDonald’s. But it is a feast for the senses and food for thought.

Monday, July 23 IN THE FLESH Who : Mike Weterings Band Where: The Boot It’s high energy, trip-pop music with an African slant.

WHO: Mazinaw WHERE: Garfinkel’s WHEN: Friday, July 27 An old face to the local music scene returns to the resort this weekend.

When : Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Where : Meet in front of the adele-campbell gallery in the Delta Whistler Resort for this free tour. A knowledgeable guide will introduce you to the many galleries in Whistler Village.

WHAT: Jungle and Bass WHO: JnB Productions presents GTM WHEN: Tuesdays WHERE: Tommy Africa’s There’s a new sound in the Underground and it’s getting the natives all riled up.

Sounds of summer: zzzzzz The mountains seem oddly quiet this summer.