Local Arts

Judy Russell's production of the Nutcracker is taking the stage for its 20th anniversary this year, and with it comes with a few changes on stage and off.

It all started when he tried to impress his girlfriend -- now wife -- by singing karaoke to Elvis's Can't Help Falling In Love.

Classic rockers Deep Purple will be playing CN Centre in Prince George Feb. 23. The band - known for hits like Smoke on the Water, Hush and Knocking at Your Back Door - are doing a 17-stop, coast-to-coast Canada tour in February.

Santa will soon be on his way, and what's better to get everyone in the holiday spirit than tiny prancing dancers entertaining onlookers during their Christmas recital? Excalibur Theatre Arts Co. holds their annual student showcase Saturday Nov.

Santa is known to make stops around the world by sleigh, by helicopter, and now kids can see Santa arrive by fire truck to brunch on Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Hart Community Centre.

Anticipate an action-packed performance as Theatre North West's latest hit, Home Ice, continues to play to sold out crowds.

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.