Local Arts

BC Northern Exhibition goes from Aug. 8 to 11 at the exhibition grounds at CN Centre and is longest running family fair, celebrating its 101st year with everything from barrel racing to pancake breakfasts to live bands and full midway.

A local organic farmer is hosting a Quebec singer songwriter, Matthew McCully, during a music event at her spirit lodge August 14.

The smell of mini donuts, cotton candy and corn dogs, along with the sound of a variety of music and the traditional sight of a carousel in the sky will soon grace the exhibition grounds as the 101st fair in Prince George will take place Aug.

Golden Raven cultural attractions have got local history in the bag. And now they've got it on the bag, too.

It's all geek to some, but not to fans of science fiction, western-themed science fantasy, steampunk and any other subculture of fandom that finds itself immersed in the fantastical world of fiction.

Friday Night Mics n Cafe Voltaire, Books & Co., 1685 Third Ave., features Wood & Wire, a local folk trio starring singer Lloyd Larson of The Pucks and Group Du Jour and friends. Show starts at 8 p.m. This event is free.

Life inspires art. For some, it's powerfully beautiful things that provoke creative action. For others, it's stark reality that should not be denied, hidden, or avoided.

When things are looking bleak, make jewelry. 2007 was a year of the loss of loved ones for local artist Vivian Martin that made her think she needed an outlet that had a positive outlook to it.

Fred Eaglesmith, Canadian alternative-country legend, will perform at Art Space Tuesday, July 23. Tickets are at Books & Co., 1685 Third Ave. for $25 each. Kids' Carnival is at Huble Homestead Historic Site Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Judy Russell's Les Miserables is so good, I don't know where to start praising it. She must really love this town, because Russell's production of Les Mis is a gift to the community. It's not a pretty present, wrapped up in a little pink bow.