Local Arts

Webby Awards Part V

There’ll be two new festivals in the area this summer and both are issuing a call for help. The Whistler Arts Experience, sponsored by the Whistler Arts Council and Tourism Whistler, is a week long event starting July 1.

The shores of Green Lake will play host to an activity this summer just a little different from its regular volleyball and water sports.

WHO: The Planet Smashers WHERE: The Boot WHEN: Saturday, June 2 The Planet Smashers don’t want to destroy the world.

P>Monday, June 4 FRONT AND CENTRE What : Karoake Where : Crystal Lounge The booze is plentiful and the mic is open. It’s your night to shine! Who : Cameron Chu Jazz Trio Where : Bearfoot Bistro See Sunday’s listings.

Friday, June 1 ON STAGE Who : Lester Quitzau Where : Maxx Fish The Fish takes a break from the vinyl to feature some Grade A Alberta blues. Live! This 11-year veteran is joined by two fresh musicians, creating their own style of electric blues.

If you pick up a brochure anywhere in the world about Canada, you can be pretty confident of seeing the following images: bears, moose, big snowy mountains, chipmunks and most importantly of all, a red coat-tailed Mountie.

The Squamish/Whistler Star Search has changed its format but not its rules. The talent competition for 13-21 years olds began nine years ago as a preliminary contest for the PNE Youth Talent Search.

Rudd introducing Canadian audiences to the digereedoo WHO: Xavier Rudd WHERE: The Crystal Lounge WHEN: Friday, May 25 There’s been an unusual sound creeping onto the Whistler music scene this past winter.

Monday, May 28 IN THE FLESH Who : Dubfreque Where : The Boot It’s a funked-up musical adventure with high-energy reggae and hard-hitting ska. See article.