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Artistic expression

Robert Genn demonstrates strength, pattern, character with brush and pen WHAT: Artists? Reception WHO: Robert and Sara Genn WHERE: adele-campbell Fine Arts Gallery WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 1, 5-9 p.m.

Eire energy

Local duo release debut CD WHO: Leanne and Kyla WHAT: Full Tilt , CD Release Party WHERE: Dubh Linn Gate WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 1, 8 p.m. Grab a Guinness and raise your glass. Two of the valley?s finest musicians are set to release their debut CD.

Rodeo grounds attracting top talent

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

Jazz and Blues Festival returns Sept. 14

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.

Gallery Gazing

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.

Comedy festival on hold for a year

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

A big goodbye from the smalls

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.

The Life of Thrash, and other ski bums

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

‘Who am I’ — Shylock asks tough questions

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.

Entertainment Listings

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.