Local Arts

It's been a long time since Lee Aaron was crowned the Metal Queen.

Canada was a colony; Canada was a colonizer. The duality of our nation's birth - people forcing their way onto the landscape, or just following along obliviously - has come with excruciating pain, for entire communities of people who were here first.

He got known around the world for playing a Greek demigod on television, and now he dedicates his film career to the Christian god he believes in.

Artists drive at issues using their language of symbolism and inference. Rene Jaspers drove all the way from Prince George to Prince Rupert to fuel her conversations with the canvas.

On June 21, The Exploration Place will open a permanent First Nations Gallery to that ages-old history into the context of their other artifacts and historical icons.

Vote for local videos. Story Hive is once again offering cash for a screen arts competition. There are two Prince George contenders, and two more with ties to the broader region.

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.