Local Arts

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.

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.