Local Arts

WHAT: Pemberton Valley Music Festival WHERE: Mount Currie Rodeo Grounds WHEN: Aug. 31-Sept.

WHAT: 12 th Annual Whistler Jazz and Blues Festival WHEN: Sept. 14-19 Jazz, soul and gospel artists will be filling the mountain air with their sweet sounds as the 12 th Annual Jazz and Blues Festival makes its way into the streets of Whistler Sept.

In Whistler What: Art Walk When : Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Where : Meet in the lobby of the Delta Whistler Resort (at the base of the Village Gondolas) for this free 1 1/2 hour tour.

A much anticipated addition to Whistler’s summer entertainment lineup has been deferred for a year. The Whistler Comedy Festival, originally slotted for Sept.

WHO: the smalls, Farewell Tour WHERE: The Boot WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 26 One of Canada’s premier touring bands is calling it quits after 11 years, but not without one last party.

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.