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Children's Art Festival looking for artists

It's almost that time of year for the local artistic community to share their know how with budding talent. The Whistler Children's Art Festival is now accepting proposals from artists who would like to participate in the weekend workshops.

WSSF lineup includes some big names

Reggae, rock, house and hip hop - this year's Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival has it all.

Business booming for Squamish artist

Business is booming for Squamish artist Monique Aisbett after she took part in a regional gift show in Vancouver.

Wide Mouth Mason cancelled

To the disappointment of many, Wide Mouth Mason has announced the cancellation of their April 7 appearance at Dusty's. The band's manager, Norm Shapre, says WMM is currently on tour opening for AC/DC.

The strong, silent type

’nuff said WHO: Removal WHERE: The Boot WHEN: Sunday, March 25 They’re a band of few words. Literally. They don’t have a traditional band bio. The description on their Web site reads: "There can be only none.

Weekday entertainment listings

Monday, March 26 IN THE SPOTLIGHT Who : Leanne and Fiddlin’ Doug Where : Dubh Linn Gate When : Apres and Evenings Leanne has a new guest this week. They’re bringing down the house with original and classic Celtic tunes with a twist.

Oscar making appearance at GLC

WHAT: Whistler Fifth Annual Oscar Party WHERE: Garibaldi Lift Co. WHEN: Sunday, March 25, 7 p.m. What started out as a tradition amongst friends has blossomed into a community fundraiser.

Whistler kids add excitement to Foote show

Entertainer helping out primary music programs to offset cutbacks in schools WHO: Norman Foote WHERE: Chateau Whistler WHEN: April 5, 7 p.m. Excitement is building among a large group of young people in Whistler.

Persistence pays off for Nick

Grant allows Whistler artist to travel, study sculpting techniques Long-time local, Christina Nick, has been awarded a prestigious art grant.

Young performers to face the music adjudicators

The Howe Sound Performing Arts Association is presenting a first in the Sea to Sky corridor. Local vocalists and musicians will have the opportunity to show their stuff at an adjudicated music festival this week.