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Star Search on again

The Squamish/Whistler Star Search has changed its format but not its rules. The talent competition for 13-21 years olds began nine years ago as a preliminary contest for the PNE Youth Talent Search.

Sounds from Down Under

Rudd introducing Canadian audiences to the digereedoo WHO: Xavier Rudd WHERE: The Crystal Lounge WHEN: Friday, May 25 There’s been an unusual sound creeping onto the Whistler music scene this past winter.

Weekday Listings

Monday, May 28 IN THE FLESH Who : Dubfreque Where : The Boot It’s a funked-up musical adventure with high-energy reggae and hard-hitting ska. See article.

MY Place for the arts

As a centre for dance, theatre, audio and visual recording, Millennium Place may help Whistler mature as a community Maurice Young Millennium Place is just a few weeks from completion, and Whistler’s arts community is anxiously awaiting the ribb

Huskavarna over America

Local band returns from triumphant world tour to play The Boot WHO: Huskavarna WHERE: The Boot WHEN: Sunday, May 27 Local boys, Huskavarna have ventured deep into California, bringing their brawl-inspiring punk and piss-tank antics to the American ma

Dubfreque on a world mission

WHO: Dubfreque WHERE: The Boot Pub WHEN: Monday, May 28 Not many bands assign themselves a mission statement. Song writing, rehearsals, promotions, booking and performing certainly seem like mission enough.

Children’s Arts Festival returns this weekend

The 19 th annual Whistler Children’s Art Festival takes over the Myrtle Philip school grounds this weekend. Even if you didn’t pre-register, head over to Myrtle Philip Community School on Saturday or Sunday at 8 a.m.

Last call for Treasure Mountain audition

For all the people who missed auditions last weekend for the feature film Treasure Mountain, you can make up for it this weekend (May 26-27).

Mixing sound and politics

WHO: SideSixtySeven WHERE: The Boot Pub WHEN: Sunday, May 20 Punk rock sprang up in the ’70s from the fiery loins of a generation sick of the confines of mainstream society.

NewMusicWest a learning experience for Davy’s Locker

WHO: Davy’s Locker WHERE: Moe Joe’s WHEN: May 18, 19 Davy's Locker has done a lot of things to support itself in the pursuit of music: car washes, cover shows and cutting firewood – even the full monty! (You can check out the proof on