Arts & Life

Jason Mewes is part of a character franchise few other fictional protagonists can equal.

Prince George has had its fair share of superstar concerts. Many within the touring entertainment industry have suggested P.G. has actually punched above its weight, in that regard.

The letter H may stand for Hello and Hasta la vista, as it relates to artist Audrey McKinnon.

Darrin Rose has found his way into a lot of the comical corners of Canadian culture. But he has never found himself on the streets of the quintessentially Canadian northern city of Prince George.

Landlocked Prince George will be singing by the seashore this weekend.

Some people sing for their supper, some people offer supper along with a menu of jokes and give everything to charity. Mike McGuire isn't known for his singing voice, so he chose the latter path.

Oliver Swain may be B.C.'s quintessential troubadour.

There is a flow from Prince George to the biggest country music showcase in the province. Rockin' River Fest in Merritt is only about 90 days away, but the energy is already being projected towards that enormous festival.

There are songs that push buttons. Some are forgettable tunes, generic or dated ditties, but some are loaded with evocative lyrics or universal melodies that stand the test of time. Some even stand as cultural touchstones for certain eras.

The carnage begins tonight. In a city replete with musical theatre, comedies, stand-up acts and live music, there is relatively little drama on local stages - in the traditional sense of the theatrical word.