Arts & Life

An old local group is calling on new members to kick up its heels. The Northern Twisters Square Dance Club has been operational in Prince George for almost 60 years. Every September the group starts anew.

Ashley Ford is proof of what Prince George's performing arts scene is capable of producing. Before moving to New York she was Ashley Demers in musical theatre and community drama roles.

The paintings of Erica Hawkes are on display now at Groop Gallery. The Prince George painter, now living in Kelowna, has broken into the ranks of professional artist. She has her first hometown exhibit, now on display at the downtown gallery.

Darcy Windover is going a long way out of his way, with his guitar in hand, to perform in the Prince George region.

Doug Koyama is one of the most eye-catching figures in local music. He has an unforgettable broad smile. He is often sporting a cascading beard and heavy dose of stormy hair. He has diamonds for eyes that aren't afraid to look at you.

Actor Charles Keating visited Prince George twice during his storied career and had nothing but praise for the city. On Friday, Keating died at the age of 72 in his Weston, Conn., home after a three-year battle with lung cancer.

A veteran on the standup stage treks all the way from Toronto to Prince George this week.

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. - Robin Williams committed suicide by hanging himself with a belt at his San Francisco Bay Area home, sheriff's officials said Tuesday. Marin County Sheriff's Lt.

Holy hell, boy, Ron Perlman is sitting next to me. Perlman has one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces. He actually has several of Hollywood's most recognizable faces.

Thanks to his locomotive guitar skills, Bill Durst is known as one of Canada's great blues performers. Thanks to his trademark long beard, Durst is also one of the most recognized blues faces.