Local Arts

WHO: Mike Svob, opening reception WHERE: adele campbell Fine Art Gallery WHEN: Saturday, March 10 The adele-campbell Fine Art Gallery plays host this week to artist Mike Svob and his exhibit Colour Passages.

WHO: The String Cheese Incident WHERE: Whistler Conference Centre WHEN: March 17 & 18 "Are you getting any snow up there?" Ah, spoken like a true ski bum.

WHO: SNFU WHERE: The Boot Pub WHEN: Sunday, March 11 It’s New Punk Night with a classic flavour. Legends of Canadian punk metal, SNFU, make they’re return to the resort this week.

Review by Shari Burnett Follow your mates from down under to music shops April 3rd. It's been a while coming, but Powderfinger's latest CD, Odyssey Number Five , finally has a Canadian release date.

Monday, March 12 LIVE AND LOVING IT Who: Wizard of Oz Where : The Boot Pub You guessed it… come pay tribute to Ozzy! Who : Leanne and Kyla Where : Dubh Linn Gate When : Apres and Evenings These sassy lasses will keep your toes tapping with their

Friday, March 9 ON STAGE Who : Leanne Lamour Where : Crystal Lounge Come sing, clap and drink your face off with Leanne, her guitar and her harmonica.

Internationally acclaimed entertainer Norman Foote will be on stage at the Macdonald Ballroom at the Chateau Whistler at 7 p.m. April 5. Foote is known for his clever songs, catchy melodies and offbeat props.

WHO: The DuffleBag Theatre Company WHERE: Our Lady of the Mountains Community Centre WHEN: Saturday, March 17 Warning! If you enjoy traditional theatre with well-versed and seasoned actors, read no further.

WHO: The Northern Pikes WHERE: Dusty’s WHEN: Sunday, March 4 One of Canada’s premier bands of the ’80s has returned to the studio and to the road.

Work is underway on a special project documenting the life of Whistler pioneer Myrtle Phillip.