Arts & Life

Kym Gouchie has a name to live up to. Firstly, she is a Gouchie, which is synonymous with Lhiedli T'enneh First Nations artistry and leadership. Secondly, she has another name and it is emblazoned on her brand new album Northern Shining Star Woman.

Geoff Berner is bringing his rock accordion to Prince George for a rare concert appearance. Berner will be joined by Prince George progressive rocker Jeremy Stewart for a potent one-two stage punch.

Alberta thrash is coming to a Prince George stage. Calgary band Illyrian has P.G. on their Western Canada tour schedule. These thrashers were formerly known as Hellborn Death Engines.

Seven local heroes will soon have their amazing abilities unmasked, once a new film comes to light - eight if you count Prince George itself.

The grad class from the College of New Caledonia's web and graphic design program is hosting an exhibit to showcase their work tonight through Saturday at 7 p.m. each evening at 1242 Fourth Ave.

Like a favourite song in mid-chorus, like a classic sonnet in mid-stanza, Prince George is in the middle of National Poetry Month.

ransitions are the heart of all art - the flow of scenes in a movie, the progression of sentences in writing, the pattern of chords in music, the composition of a photo, the pivots of a dance.

Cultures blend like paint colours when they intermingle at the end of Carla Joseph's brush. The Prince George painter is one of the region's leaders in aboriginal fusion art. Thursday night, she takes a further step in that ongoing emulsion.

There were recent times when Deryck Whibley might have wondered if he'd ever pick up a guitar again. There were moments where it was touch-and-go if he'd even breathe again. The Sum 41 frontman almost drank himself to death.

Four rock acts on one stage: Sum 41, Papa Roach, Danko Jones and Bleeker. They are all commanders of the spotlight, they are all known for power with polish.