Arts & Life

LOS ANGELES - Perhaps atoning for past sins, Hollywood named the brutal, unshrinking historical drama “12 Years a Slave” best picture at the 86th annual Academy Awards.

The B.C. Northern Exhibition is launching a new fundraiser. On March 7, join the exhibition for a dinner, dance and auction at the Treasure Cove Casino. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., dinner is served at 7 p.m. and the dance kicks off at 8 p.m.

The inspirational sounds of the Watoto Children's Choir return to Prince George this weekend.

Don't let the winter blahs get you down. It's Time to Laugh Again at the Elder Citizens Recreation Association as their drama club brings another show filled with hilarious skits.

The Northern B.C. exhibition, formerly the Prince George Exhibition, will undergo many changes in the coming months, according to new general manager Heather Webster.

The Two Rivers Gallery has received $38,225 from Canada Cultural Spaces Fund provided by the Government of Canada.

A local man attended this year's Grammy Awards, thanks to Integris Credit Union. Todd Arndt, a member of the credit union, was one of seven winners across Canada of the Choice Rewards Grammy Getaway contest.

The Ultimate Bridge Building Contest and Geo Rocks event will be held at noon at the Pine Centre Mall food court where bridges will be put through a stress test. There are three different categories with cash prizes for first, second and third.

Maureen Washington, well-known jazz musician and former Prince George resident, is nominated for best jazz and soul artist for the Black Canadian Awards. "I’m overwhelmingly honoured," said Washington.

Adam Pottle wants to shake things up, tell it like it is and doesn't care if tempers are riled or strong emotions are evoked.