Arts & Life

Canadian comedian Ron James has vivid memories of his last gig in Prince George 20 years ago because he almost died trying to get here in the dead of winter.

Every youth wants to write their own ticket in life. Ashley Clarke is just taking it to a literal kind of level. The Grade 12 student at D.P. Todd secondary school hasn't quite graduated yet, yet she can already call herself a playwright.

We now get to see what Jim Savage sees in his community development mind.

They are little, they are mysterious, they are heroes. The three cartoon stars of PJ Masks are coming together for a real-life appearance at CN Centre. PJ Masks is the new hit show from the Entertainment One studios.

A little art, some music and a heck of a lot of chili is on offer during the 42nd annual Spring Arts Bazaar and Chili Cook Off presented by the Prince George and District Community Arts Council Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Studio 2880.

Yarn is already an elemental tool in so many forms of art - spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, sewing.

Love hurts, love isn't easy, love bites and only love can break your heart, as the songs go. But other songs say love changes everything, love will find a way, love makes the world go round and even all you need is love.

It isn't everyday that someone living in California and Hawaii opts to put down roots in Prince George. When Julie Slade joined that exclusive club, she was rewarded with the enduring affection of the local music scene.

Four bands will be throwing their brand of rock off the roof of Books & Company on Sunday.

As the salmon swims, Grassy Plains is a close neighbour of Prince George. It's Cheslatta First Nation territory and the fount of the Nechako River.