Local Arts

Tell the kids and countdown the sleeps, Backyardigans are coming to Vanier Hall Jan. 21 at 1 p.m., with tickets going on sale Saturday.

Contemporary guitarist Jesse Cook has expanded his creative talent to incorporate film making. Cook, who plays Vanier Hall Friday, Oct.

Lovers of Beethoven - which still total astounding numbers 184 years after the great maestro's death - can bask in his transporting compositions during Beethoven Abend.

Wednesday is taking a turn for the blues as Non Prophet Society performs at the Twisted Cork. The acoustic duo set by James Hay and Betty Goodacre is presented by Dovey's Blues News.

With the seasons turning from fall to winter, snow's not far behind, leading some minds to turn toward warming up dreary months with music. Enter The Coldsnap Festival. The musical line up will be announced Sunday, Oct.

It's time to think about Christmas gifts for those hard-to-buy-for people on your list.

Prince George born filmmaker, Kennedy Goodkey promises to stay until every last Q is A'd during the presentation of his award-winning independent feature film, The Beast of Bottomless Lake, at the Playhouse Saturday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m.

Longtime former Prince George resident Stan Chung is returning to town for a reading from his book Global Citizen: River of Love and Other Stories on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Books and Company, 1685 Third Avenue.

Colin James is coming to Vanier Hall during Up Close and Personal: An Acoustic Tour with special guest Chris Caddell Oct. 29.

Open Mic Night at Cafe Voltaire will resume Friday and will be hosted by Jeremy Stewart who is inviting people to dust off their guitars, pull out the old accordion or show off your glockenspiel skills at 8 p.m. at 1685 Third Avenue.