Local Arts

Vision and pathway strategies to be explored Under its new definition as an umbrella organization for the arts in Whistler, The Community Arts Council is about to begin strategic planning.

Band will tone it down for SkateSpace performance WHO: ShoCore WHERE: SkateSpace Stage WHEN: Friday, Aug. 3, 6 p.m. The name ShoCore has been all the buzz this year on the Vancouver music scene, but don’t call them a buzz band.

WHAT: Comedy Night WHO: Mike MacDonald WHERE: Buffalo Bill’s WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 7 "My mantra is ‘don’t trust anyone who can’t take a shot to the ribs’," says Mike MacDonald, touted as Canada’s Comedy King.

Whistler’s favourite Celtic lasses are putting their guitar and fiddling talents on CD. Leanne and Kyla have become the staple of entertainment at Dubh Linn Gate, appearing six times this week alone.

In Whistler What: Art Walk When : Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Where : Meet in the lobby of the Delta Whistler Resort for this free tour. A knowledgeable guide will introduce you to the many galleries in Whistler Village.

September event taking place all over Whistler "It’s the most fun you can have in Whistler without snow!" So says David Malboeuf, executive producer of the first annual Whistler Comedy Festival. The Sept.

WHAT: Bliss WHERE: Savage Beagle WHEN: Aug. 3 Local businesses and artists are opening their doors and hearts for charity. Tonight (Aug.

Starting work on new album WHO: Siobhan Duvall WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 5 WHERE: SkateSpace Stage (4 p.m.), Boot Pub (10 p.m.

WHO: superGARAGE WHERE: The Boot WHEN: Sunday, July 29 After an EP and two LPs, opening for the likes of Matthew Good and The Headstones, winning major kudos (and a good chunk of cash) from Yahoo! and BMG, superGARAGE finds itself in the thick of a n

There’s a ‘whole-ism’ to STS9’s ever-evolving art WHO: SoundTribe Sector 9 WHERE: The Boot WHEN: Friday, July 27 SoundTribe Sector 9 strives to be a fully encompassing experience.