Local Arts

Friday Night Mics sees Steve Slade perform at 8 p.m. in Cafe Voltaire, Books & Co., 1685 Third Avneue. Slade, from the Yukon, is a seasoned storyteller and uses his songs to tell the stories. There's never a charge for this event.

Look up! Look way up, Prince George, and have a peek at the banners beautifying Highway 97 - Central Avenue and the Hart.

Theatre North West brings some Joyful Noise Nov. 15 to Dec. 5 to the professional theatre's stage in Parkhill Centre.

There's a blue-haired musician coming this way and she's said to play one of the most unique instruments better than most people in the world.

Hip hop, jazz and ballet are all getting a boost at Excalibur Theatre Arts Company. "Exciting news!" said Bonnie Leach, artistic director at Excalibur. "I brought in three examiners to test four of the teachers at the studio.

Hello my lovelies.. In the gay wake of Joe Simpson splitting with his wife (beard), he apparently has been the recipient of a queer makeover.

Hello, darlings.. It's another week that has been chock full of silly celebrity antics. Bobby Brown has found himself in trouble behind the wheel again. He was arrested for being a drunk driving mess. Again. Allegedly. Cops pulled him over in L.A.

There's no mystery when it comes to knowing how composer Jose Delgado-Guevara feels about the departure of loved ones.

Big Sugar in concert tonight at 8 p.m. at the CN Centre, with special guests The Balconies. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are at all Ticketmaster outlets. Friday Night Mics at Caf Voltaire, Books & Co.

The sock hat is making the world a better place. It's true. Just ask creative crafter Tony Pook, who will bring the Pook Toque to Studio Fair, Nov. 2, 3, and 4, in an effort to significantly improve the quality of life in Prince George.