Local Arts

WHO: Complete WHERE: The Boot WHEN: Sunday, May 6 The road to musical success is one full of twists, especially in Canada, where overnight stardom is just a fairytale.

A large hole will be left in Whistler's musical community this week as Karen Thirlwall prepares to move on to other parts of the country.

SPECIAL EVENTS SAFARI ON ICE. The Whistler Skating Club’s carnival follows a safari through Africa theme, from Egypt to South Africa. Gary Beacon, a former Canadian senior men’s national competitor, is scheduled to be the guest skater.

WHO: Slow Nerve Action WHERE: The Boot WHEN: Monday, May 7 Working and living under the same roof? Not everyone can say they’d like to share space with co-workers, but the local boys of Slow Nerve Action just don’t seem to get on each other

Just under 1,000 people attended the April 20 all night Playhouse Party and organizers and officials are happy to report the event went off without a single incident.

Vancouver’s NewMusicWest Festival kicks off this Wednesday and local boys Whole Damn County will be part of the prestigious showcase.

Vancouver’s NewMusicWest Festival kicks off this Wednesday and local boys Whole Damn County will be part of the prestigious showcase.

Monday, May 7 FRONT AND CENTRE Who : Slow Nerve Action Where : The Boot SNA’s flavout is not for the average middle-aged tourist! It’s sexed up, get down and dirty porn funk! Who : Cameron Chu Jazz Trio Where : Bearfoot Bistro See Friday

Friday, April 27 LIVE PERFORMANCES Who : Karen Thirlwall Where : Cinnamon Bear When : Apres This is Karen’s last week in the resort! Friends, fans and fellow musicians are welcome to come out and jam with this lovely local songstress before she

For the first time in the history of the event, the wildcard contestant captured The Best of Show at the April 19 Pro Photographer Showdown.