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Stars in their eyes

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.

First place, punk

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.

The never-ending blues

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

Gallery listing

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.

V-Day in Whistler

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.

A different kind of gold

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

Denson’s musical interests universal

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.

Voice of the blues

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.

Gallery listings

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.

Whistler Performance Series attendance less than expected

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.