Local Arts

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.

WHO: Margo Kane WHAT: Confessions of an Indian Cowboy WHERE: Maurice Young Millennium Place WHEN: June 27, 8 p.m. This week marks the opening of Maurice Young Millennium Place and the eagerly awaited arrival of a formal theatre in the resort.

Since its evolution in the ’80s, house, or electronic and computer- generated, music has become associated with rebellious youths, illegal after-hours clubs and drug-riddled raves.

County keeps falling ‘ass backwards into luck’ WHO: Whole Damn County WHERE: MY Place WHEN: June 28, 8 p.m.

Umphrey’s McGee spans a range of musical styles WHO: Umphrey’s McGee WHERE: The Boot WHEN: June 23 With a name like Umphrey’s McGee, you’ve got to expect something just a little off centre.

Mad Child WHO: Swollen Members WHERE: Garfinkel’s WHEN: Monday, June 25 Considering his solitary start to stardom, Swollen Member’s Mad Child finds himself surrounded by a wealth of families these days: the blood he was born into, the caree

Monday, June 25 IN THE FLESH Who : Swollen Members Where : Garfinkel’s If you missed these Juno Award-winning rappers during the WSSF, here’s your chance to be part of the experience.