Local Arts

Whistler Chalets’ parent company, ResortQuest International, is trying to differentiate itself from another company with a similar name.

The Mahones bring a ‘big Irish stew’ of sound WHO: The Mahones WHERE: Garfinkel’s WHEN: Friday, March 2 About 10 years ago, a 19-year-old girl walks into Stages Nightclub in Kingston, Ontario to find a little known Irish-sounding band

SPECIAL EVENTS GLOBAL AWARENESS BENEFIT DINNER . Mama School in Guadalajara, Mexico and a project in Guyana are the beneficiaries. Come out for an evening of South American cuisine, entertainment and a silent auction, Friday, March 2 6:30-9 p.m.

WHAT: KIDSfest WHERE: Eagle Eye Theatre, Squamish WHEN: March 8-9, 7 p.m. Some classic children’s tales come to life, slightly distorted, on the stage of Squamish’s Eagle Eye Theatre next week.

Well, the party’s over. I guess I should be grateful it wasn’t a surprise party. I’m not at all sure I could have done a surprise party with the grace and aplomb expected of the surprisee.

Hissy Fit happy with life as an indie band WHO: Hissy Fit WHERE: The Boot WHEN: Sunday, March 4 If you could get Chrissie Hynde, Courtney Love and Green Day in the same room, you might have the beginnings of the unique sound of Hissy Fit.

WHO: Amon Tobin WHERE: Maxx Fish WHEN: Tuesday, March 6 Have you ever drifted off with your headphones on, to find that music in your dreams? Close your eyes. Amon Tobin will take you on a dark yet enlightening journey.

Twelve Whistler restaurants will be participating in this year’s Dining Out For Life event, which takes place Thursday, March 15.

Riverside Junction Café fills the hole and hits the spot Café owner keeps it simple — good location, good food, and prices that keep the locals coming For the past six and a half years, the Junction Café in Function Junction

Monday, March 5 FRONT AND CENTRE Who : Big Up Where : The Boot Break out the Malibu and chill. Robbie D and his gang are turning out reggae for your groovin’ pleasure. Special guests Still Smokin’ warms up the crowd.