Arts & Life

Multiple award winner Steve Dawson takes the lead during a Tribute to the Mississippi Sheiks at the Coldsnap Music Festival Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Prince George Playhouse, with special guests Jim Byrnes and Del Ray.

Coming from near and far, musicians take to a variety of stages during the fifth annual Coldsnap Music Festival, which features diverse and eclectic performances starting today and running until Jan. 28.

Tom Mueller, who grew up in Prince George and was bouncer at a local watering hole back in the day, takes his experience to a role in the award-winning television series Blackstone where.

The Snowed In Comedy Tour returns with an additional late-night show to meet demand - the 10 p.m. show at the Prince George Playhouse is where fans of laughter want to be Saturday night.

The Lion Dancers of the Chinese Benevolvent Association rear their heads once again as Chinese New Year is celebrated throughout the city starting tonight.

It's time for a traditional Scottish celebration as the birth of poet Robbie Burns approaches. Excalibur Theatre Arts Company will host Robbie Burns Night Jan. 28 at the Ramada Hotel.

Ottawa Valley step dancers at Coldsnap

While Coldsnap brings the best in national and international performers to Prince George, many local musicians are also being showcased on Monday and Tuesday at Art Space, above Books & Co., 1685 Third Avenue. Monday, Jan.

The commitment to the role is substantial but so are the rewards. Two talented youngsters are needed to round out the cast of the Brighton Beach Memoirs by Neil Simon, presented by Theatre North West in April.

Direct Art's front window on Queesway Avenue is so vibrant people are walking in off the street to get a better look, said owner John Westergard. It's Brian Scott's contrasting themes that are attracting all the attention at Direct Art these days.