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Pique to Valley Listings Sept. 24-30

This week's entertainment listings

Friday, Sept. 24

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Jennifer Lauren

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Jennifer’s rich, textured vocals and stage presence keep her listeners hanging on every note. Some fans have compared here sound to Diana Krall, Sade and Toni Braxton.

What: Fun Festival Fridays

Where: Crab Shack

Bring your instruments for the live open mic jam or bring the house down with a karaoke tune. Hosted by local DJ Steve Jiu.

What: Yearbook

Where: MY Place Theatre

Matchstick Productions presents Yearbook: The Year of Skiing 2004, this year’s tribute to the god’s of big air, big steeps and big drops. Two showings, at 7 and 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

What: Sea to Sky Film Festival

Where: Eagle Eye Theatre, Squamish

There are 13 short films entered in the ninth annual Sea to Sky Film Festival, representing filmmaking talent from around the world. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.

Who: Rob Thompson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Easy going rock ’n’ roll, with a touch of the blues.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic and Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Motown recording artist joins the Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.

Who: Taylor James

Where: Mallard Lounge

Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell in the plush confines of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s Mallard Lounge, 4-6 p.m. and again after 9 p.m.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Babes get naked on stage and shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

Who: Blind Pigeon

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Hip-hop Fridays

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop and R&B hits with DJ Rob Banks. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Mainstream dance floor favourites to kick off the weekend. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Derek

Where: Savage Beagle

Top 40 hip-hop and R&B in the red lounge and down below. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: SummerDaze

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

It’s still summer as long as DJ Garth’s on the decks, droppin’ the funkiest tracks all night long.

Who: DJ DOD

Where: Moe Joe’s

Good time party tunes.

Saturday, Sept. 25

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: Kori Plus Laurence

Where: Brackendale Art Gallery Theatre

Eclectic adult contemporary ballads and world beat instrumentals with singer/songwriter Kori Rowe and guitarist Laurence. Tickets: $15 at the venue or in advance from Mostly Books. Show starts: 8 p.m. Ph: 604-898-3333. www.brackendaleartgallery.com.

Who: Blake Jorgenson

What: Evidence of a Higher Power

Where: Maurice Young Millennium Place

Whistler photographer Jorgenson presents a slide show and reception at 7:30 and 9 p.m. The show is an extension of his exhibition at MY Place that has been up for the month of September. Admission is $5; dress is formal.

Who: Rob Thompson

Where: Crystal Lounge

Easy going rock ’n’ roll, with a touch of the blues.

Who: Jennifer Lauren

Where: Fifty-Two 80 Bistro & Bar

Jennifer’s rich, textured vocals and stage presence keep her listeners hanging on every note. Some fans have compared here sound to Diana Krall, Sade and Toni Braxton.

Who: Cameron Chu with Bobby Taylor

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Motown recording artist joins the Bistro’s piano man for a night of old-time soul and R&B.

Who: Taylor James

Where: Mallard Lounge

Everything from U2 to Joni Mitchell in the plush confines of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s Mallard Lounge, 4-6 p.m. and again after 9 p.m.

Who: Murphy’s Lagh

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

High energy Celtic and Irish pub favourites with the guitar and fiddle duo.

Who: Brian Highley

Where: Crab Shack

Vancouver guitar player with an eclectic repertoire.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

Who: Blind Pigeon

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: Mr. Fister

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Eclectic electro tracks and dance happy beats.

Who: DJ Seanski

Where: Savage Beagle

The New York native spins the funkiest old and new school hip-hop tracks in the Beagle bass-ment. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Goodtimes

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Hip-hop, R&B and Top 40 dance floor hits with DJ Trix. Doors at 10 p.m.

What: Garf’s Gone Wild

Where: Garfinkel’s

Top-40 hip-hop & dance tracks with DJ Rob Banks.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

On Saturday nights Bill’s is stagette central. A mainstream mix of dance tunes for the brides to be and their Cosmopolitan-chugging cohorts. Doors at 8 p.m.

Who: DJ Easyleigh

Where: Moe Joe’s

Good time party tunes.

Sunday, Sept. 26

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Whistler Farmers Market

Where: Upper Village (Blackcomb Benchlands)

Arts and crafts, funky fashions, gourmet creations, organic produce, and street musicians. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., every Sunday until Oct. 11.

What: THE BIG JAM — end of season rugby party

Where: Blacks Pub

Tradesman, come roady, come promoter, come captain of the Whistler Marmots rugby team — Johnny Gideon, has organized a night that will include a mish-mash of local Whistler musicians from 8 p.m.

What: Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament

Where: Wild Wood Pacific Bistro

The World Rock Paper Scissors Society is holding a tournament in Whistler. You can pre-register at www.whistlerrps.com if you wan to compete, or just drop by to watch the fun.

Who: High Five Fasten

What: The Punk Night

Where: Boot Pub

Whistler’s ultimate anti-club night rocks out with High Five Fasten Ph: 604-932-3338.

Who: Suzanne Wilson

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Well-known covers, originals and Emerald Isle-flavoured classics.

Who: Leth Dodis

Where: Crab Shack

Long-time Whistler party band plays all your favourite rockers.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Shower singers and basement guitar gods get their turn in the spotlight.

Who: Rob Funk

Where: Second Cup

Noon hour guitar tunes for the coffee crowd.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Soul Kitchen

Where: Tommy Africa’s

At the Kitchen tables this week is DJ Kraig, a resident of all the Twisted events in Vancouver. Kraig has played an integral part in bringing some of the world’s biggest Breakbeat and Funk talent onto the Vancouver scene. The granddaddy of Whistler club nights at 11 years and counting. Doors at 10 p.m.

Who: DJ NT

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Top 40 dance tunes keep the weekend vibe alive. Doors at 9 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 27

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Crowley Band

Where: Boot Pub

Metal Monday Night sees the return of a Whistler institution, the local Crowley Band.

What: Karaoke Night

Where: Crystal Lounge

Take the mic and let yourself go – that Chicago ballad won’t sing itself.

Who: Big Radio Static

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Rock Night

Where: Savage Beagle

A new night with DJ Derek playing rock hits from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.

What: ’80s Night

Where: Tommy Africa’s

Popular club night features DJ Ryder playing’80s retro tracks all night long. Doors at 10 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 28

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Battle of the Mic’s Volume II

Where: Savage Beagle

The second of a two-part freestyle-battle series hosted by DJ Seanski. First prize: a trip for two to Las Vegas. Second prize: iPod. Doors at 9 p.m. Ph: 604-938-3337.

Who: Bowen Boys

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven Celtic pub favourites with locals Rob Thompson and Cam Salay.

What: Open Mic Night

Where: Black’s Pub

Grab your guitar and take the mic or settle in with a pint and let other locals surprise you.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Babes get naked on stage and shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

What: Comedy Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Weekly stand-up event featuring top comics. This week LA’s Barry Kennedy is the featured comedian, with a special guest opening act. Comedy starts: 9:30 p.m. 604-932-6613.

CLUBS AND DJS

Wednesday, Sept. 29

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Reggae Wednesdays

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co.

DJ Phroh takes over, spinning dancehall reggae tracks from 6 p.m. until the end of the night.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

Who: Wes Makepeace

Where: Crab Shack

Local musician brings edgy originals and covers to life in the Shack.

What: Das Boot Ballet

Where: Boot Pub

This is not the ballet your mother told you about. Babes get naked on stage and shake their booty for the boys (and girls) that like to watch.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rosco

Where: Savage Beagle

The Montreal native lays down Hip-hop and R&B. Doors at 9 p.m.

What: Industry Night

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Industry exclusive until 10:30 p.m. After that, industry deals for everyone until the end of the night. A popular locals’ night.

Thursday, Sept. 30

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Who: The Mad Cowboys

Where: Buffalo Bill’s

Featuring Bad Bart’s tribute to the late, great Johnny Cash.

What: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Where: Blackcomb Base II

Likely the last of the summer’s LUNA (Late and Unique Nighttime Alternative) drive-in movies is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, starring Jim Carrey. An unconventional romantic tale by screenwriter Charlie Kaufman. Rated PG. Movie starts at 9:30 p.m.

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Dubh Linn Gate Pub

When the legendary local singer/guitar player is in the house it’s always happy hour.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Piano-man sets the mood with lots of soul and R&B and jazzy lounge favourites.

CLUBS AND DJS

Who: DJ Rob Banks

Where: Garibaldi Lift Co. (GLC)

Cool eclectic hip-hop and old school soul.

What: Double Daze Thursdaze

Where: Boot Pub

$100 pool tourney, darts and no techno or R&B – guaranteed. Ph: 604-932-3338.

What: Locals’ Night

Where: Garfinkel’s

Popular party night for the young and the crazy.

Who: DJ Pete

Where: Savage Beagle

Good time hip-hop & R&B club tunes. Doors at 9 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS.

MSP Films’ Yearbook Premiere, Sept. 24.

Blake Jorgenson slide show, Sept. 25.

Hogfest ’04 with Blue River, Oct. 9

DJ. John Howard, Oct. 31