Local Arts

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

WHAT: Whistler Arts Experience WHERE: All over Whistler WHEN: July 2-7 Whistler’s second annual Arts Experience kicks off July 2. What started as a weekend event has grown to a week long artistic adventure for the whole family.

The recent adoption of the Whistler Community Arts Council’s vision for arts development includes a proposal for "art walks" in the village. Two local galleries have taken the initiative to organize the guided tours on their own.

With the opening of Maurice Young Millennium Place, The Whistler Community Arts Council has a new and improved home.

WHO: Mike Svob WHERE: Joel’s Restaurant WHEN: July 5 Joel’s Restaurant will play host to a special evening in conjunction with the Whistler Arts Experience. World renowned B.C.

Those who noticed the absence of Moving Pictures during the World Ski and Snowboard Festival last spring will be glad to know the film festival will return to the resort this fall.

WHO: Julie Lawson WHERE: Whistler & Pemberton Public Libraries WHEN: July 4, 7 p.m. and July 5, noon The Pemberton Library kicks off its Summer Book Club this week with a special appearance by children’s author, Julie Lawson.

Whistler Valley is a natural draw for professional and aspiring photographers. Some of the world’s best come here to shoot and compete.

WHAT: Canada Day celebrations WHERE: Whistler Village WHEN: Sunday, July 1 Whistler Village will be full of flags and fireworks again this Canada Day.