Local Arts

It's a tag team effort to put together the 20th anniversary of Judy Russell's Nutcracker and the nicest part of that is Ashley Bradley and Kyra Sinclair who share the demanding role of Clara.

Fresh from his fall tour, Alberta-born country superstar Paul has added dates, including Prince George and Dawson Creek, to promote his latest release Give It Away.

Mother daughter team, Dawn Boudreau and Lydia Desrochers, will take to the stage Tuesday at Nancy O's. This event will showcase the two as a duet as well as soloists, featuring covers, original music and unique arrangements of old favourites.

Celebrate a Celtic Christmas with ever-popular Out of Alba Saturday night at Art Space. "We've got a hot concert for a cold night," laughed Margaret Coyle, band member. "This Christmas concert has become a bit of a tradition for us at Art Space.

Local reggae band Foam Mesh Press will perform double duty next Thursday and Friday, performing at Nancy O's and Art Space respectively. The band has been together for a decade but only started performing regularly a couple of years ago.

After 20 years, the Nutcracker Prince is now Snow King.

Join the two-part harmony during the downtown Solstice Soiree where you can make a lantern at the Farmers' Market Saturday afternoon. The lanterns will be used to light up the longest winter's night and celebrate the Solistice Soiree Wednesday Dec.

Light it up Northern Lights Festival at Connaught Hill Park until Jan. 2 from 5 to 10 p.m. $10 per car so bring the family for this scenic drive through the park to see animated light displays.

After the satisfaction of publishing his navy tales, local man Mel McConaghy has embarked on his second publishing excursion.

The more the merrier is the Prince George Community Arts Council's attitude toward their in-house Feature Gallery. Several artisan groups will be showcased at the gallery until Jan. 30. The exhibit will display work from the Artists' Workshop, P.G.