Local Arts

Comedian from Down Under carries a reputation WHO: Kevin "Bloody" Wilson WHAT: Comedy Night WHERE: Buffalo Bill’s WHEN: Wednesday, July 18 He’s not for sensitive ears or the faint of heart.

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

WHAT: Alexis Victor exhibition WHERE: BBK’s Pub WHEN: July 14-15 It’s the little pub with big ideas. BBK’s was ahead of the pack when it declared itself Whistler’s first smoke-free pub.

Friday, July 6 ON STAGE Who: Whole Damn County Where: Moe Joe’s This local band is turning out your favourite rock hits as well as originals destined to become hits.

WHO: Jo Collins WHAT: Art on the Lake WHERE: Edgewater Outdoor Centre WHEN: July 8 Walking through the forest or on the beach, most of us never take the time to examine the fallen trees beneath our feet.

WHAT: Artrageous WHERE: Whistler Conference Centre Underground WHEN: Friday, July 6, 7-11 p.m. Whistler’s week-long arts celebration wraps up this weekend with its signature event, Artrageous.

Pemberton gears up for cowboy festival WHAT: Pemberton Cowboy Festival WHERE: Pemberton Stables WHEN: July 27-29 Saddle up the horses and mosey up the trail to Pemberton.

Brandon Foreman’s sound has heated up into something uniquely his own WHO: Yellowbelly WHERE: The Boot WHEN: Monday, July 9 "A musical landscape.

Monday, July 9 IN THE SPOTLIGHT Who : Yellowbelly Where : The Boot Kick back and set your mind free with the slick sounds of Yellowbelly. This Victoria band has opened for the likes of the Barenaked Ladies and 54-40.

Canadian bands celebrate Canada Day weekend with multi-cultural styles WHO: Bill Hilly Band WHERE: Millennium Place WHEN: June 30 WHO: Burt Neilson Band WHERE: The Boot WHEN: July 2 So just who are Bill Hilly and Burt Neilson? Ask the members of