Local Arts

Whistler Music creates showcase with promise Rustle the song sheets, and plug in the amps. The first annual Whistler Music Search gets tuned up in March, featuring 15 local music acts hoping to be signed by record labels.

Hanson Brothers score with My Game By Nancy Hyndman Who: Hanson Brothers Where: Boot Pub When: Sunday, March 3 One look at their jerseys and you know these guys are serious.

Legendary Superharp James Cotton still playing the blues after 36 years on the road Who: James ‘Mr.

In Whistler What : The adele-campbell Fine Art Gallery Where : Lobby level, Delta Whistler Resort This gallery represents many outstanding British Columbia artists, including David Langevin.

Vagina Monologues makes Whistler debut What: The Vagina Monologues presented by Between Shifts Theatre Where: Millennium Place When: Friday, March 1 V-Day has finally arrived.

Reggae Cowboys lasso rich fusion sound Who: Reggae Cowboys Where: Boot Pub When: Monday, Feb. 25 A little reggae, a little rock steady.

Who: Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Where: Whistler Conference Centre When: Feb. 23 Karl Denson cites Herbie Hancock and The Roots as mentors, and influences as diverse as Maceo Parker and Parliament Funk, but he is mainly a self-taught musician.

Jim Byrnes brings straight ahead blues to town Saturday Night By Nancy Hyndman Who: Jim Byrnes Where: Millennium Place When: Saturday, Feb. 23 If you want to play the blues, you have to do the time.

In Whistler What : The adele-campbell Fine Art Gallery Where : Lobby level, Delta Whistler Resort This gallery represents many outstanding British Columbia artists, including David Langevin.

Arts council wants to hear from public Saturday Attendance at this year’s Whistler Performance Series has been disappointing. Show sponsors, the Whistler Community Arts Council, are looking at why ticket sales are down.