Local Arts

One of Whistler’s few notable outdoor festivals this summer has announced its music lineup, and SkateSpace is bringing in some hip hop heavy hitters to make it memorable.

Friday, July 27 ON STAGE Who : Sound Tribe Sector 9 Where : The Boot This Georgia quintet is selling out venues of over 1,000 people in the States. Now they return north of the border for an intimate show at The Boot.

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 : Pemberton Cowboy Festival WHERE : Pemberton Stables WHEN : July 27-29 Saddle up the horses. This weekend is Pemberton’s first annual Cowboy Festival.

Whistler’s Bizarre Bazaar is already gearing up for this year with a call for artisans.

WHAT: Big Up CD Release Party WHERE: The Boot WHEN: Monday, July 30 It’s a greeting. What a perfect description for the debut EP from Whistler’s favourite ska/reggae band.

Thom making a go of it as an artist in Pemberton Sometimes you have to be unconventional to be creative. It takes courage to escape the confines of traditional schooling and a 9-5 job, but that’s exactly what Chili Thom did.

WHAT: Satan MacNuggit Video-Music Roadshow WHERE: The Boot Pub WHEN: Sunday, July 22 No, Satan MacNuggit is not a new demonic treat at McDonald’s. But it is a feast for the senses and food for thought.

Monday, July 23 IN THE FLESH Who : Mike Weterings Band Where: The Boot It’s high energy, trip-pop music with an African slant.

WHO: Mazinaw WHERE: Garfinkel’s WHEN: Friday, July 27 An old face to the local music scene returns to the resort this weekend.