Local Arts

A decade on the air waves will be celebrated by the Wolf 97 FM as Dwight Yoakam boot scoots on the honky tonk stage in CN Centre Tuesday, Sept. 17. This is only the second time Yoakam has performed in Prince George, the first time was Feb. 17, 2005.

The Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society presents Photography and Spices, a program to promote racial harmony through food and art at the Prince George Public Library until Sept. 30.

The White Spruce Chorus, the local group of Sweet Adelines International, is looking for new members. This year the numbers of members has dwindled and the group is looking for singers to join, experienced or not.

The second annual Team Power House Smokin' Hot Chili for Charity Cook-out takes place in the 1200 block of Fifth Ave., today from 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. For a $5 donation, eat a bowl of the best darn chili in town and a slice of corn bread.

Lightning strikes twice as Celtic Thunder storms CN Centre Thursday night.

It's on, artists! The Art Battle goes next Friday at Groop Gallery, 1127 Third Ave., where nine artists will face off in a 45-minute duel to create art.

Although there's some discrepancy about what Marie Antoinette actually said about letting them eat cake, local artist Maureen Faulkner has no doubt at all.

Friday Night Mics goes every week beginning at 8 p.m. at Cafe Voltaire in Books & Co., 1685 Third Ave. Join other music enthusiasts to see various artists perform. As always admission is free, and it makes a great way to spend the evening.

Judy Wiebe is best remembered for her role as the Reverend Mother in the knee-slapping comedy, Nunsense, but those days of singing and performing on the local stage are a thing of the past for Wiebe, the survivor of a horrible motor vehicle accident

Friday Night Mics at Cafe Voltaire, Books & Co., 1685 Third Ave., at 8 p.m. features two folk singers from Dawson City and Ft. St. James, Susu Robin and Noosa. The duo plays original songs with guitar and ukulele. As always, the event is free.