Local Arts

A new blues promoter in town wants to give back to the community by holding a fundraiser for the Association Advocating for Women and Children (AWAC) Sunday, Dec. 4 at The Twisted Cork.

Last Friday Night Mics for 2011 tonight at 8 for those who wish to entertain during an open mic session at Cafe Voltaire, Books & Co., 1685 Third Avenue. Local musicians will entertain in Cafe Voltaire during the month of December.

Like a good Boy Scout, the key to impressing a casting director is to be prepared.

The more the merrier is Nove Voce's attitude when it comes to inviting people to watch How The Grinch Stole Christmas at the Civic Centre, Room 208, on Nov. 26.

Alex Cuba is very excited about his Art Space show Friday night at 8.

There's nothing like the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation Festival of Trees to get everyone in the holiday mood. The Civic Centre is transformed into a winter wonderland for the 18th time.

Creative writing could net $1,000 prize to the lucky winner of John Harris's third annual Fiction Award. Northern B.C. residents are invited to submit a maximum of 10,000 words. Humour, intelligence and courage are appreciated.

Saxman Johnny Ferreira and his band invite everyone to join the rockin' fun at the Kinsmen Community Complex Friday and Saturday night.

She's a Lumberjack and she's OK. She sleeps all night and she works all day.

A musical duo is hoping to help Somalian victims of famine with a performance at Art Space Nov. 25. "If everybody did one good thing for mankind the world would be a better place," said Chris Camilli.