Local Arts

The Centennial Café is presenting the work of Pemberton artist/photographer Wim Tewinkel this weekend. Tewinkel immigrated from Holland to the Pemberton Valley in 1980.

What: Pushing the Limits slide show Where: Coast Whistler Hotel When: Saturday, May 12, 7:30 p.m. Admission: $5 Forty years of extreme weather, extreme landscape and extreme exhilaration.

Monday, May 14 IN THE SPOTLIGHT Who : Adam's Rib Where : The Boot Come find out why this band has been a hot ticket for four years on the Toronto bar scene. See article. Who: Cameron Chu Jazz trio Where : Bear Foot Bistro See Friday's listings.

P>Friday, May 11 ON STAGE Who : Michael Kaeshammer Where : Squamish Eagle Eye Theatre When : 8 p.m.

WHO: Deville WHERE: The Boot WHEN: Sunday, May 13 Third time's a charm. At least that's what Deville is hoping. The young pop punk band out of Calgary has set out on their third tour in just nine months.

Spring clean

Friday, May 4 ON STAGE Who: The Whole Damn County Where : Moe Joe's The local boys are back, banging out a never-ending list of rock favourites to keep you rocking all night. Who : Doug and Greg Where : Dubh Linn Gate They're Whistler's wackiest duo.

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.