Local Arts

Two well-known artists perform Western Roots music Thursday night at Art Space.

It was a small, but enthusiastic crowd that greeted former teen queen Avril Lavigne and her Black Star Tour at the CN Centre Wednesday night.

Ben Beattie will be performing at Friday Night Mics at Caf Voltaire, Books & Co., 1685 Third Avenue. He will be performing acoustic jazzy pop music during his Ben Beattie's Going Away Show at 8 p.m. and, as always, is free.

There comes a time in every woman's life when it's just got to be all about her. Two upcoming fashion shows will satisfy that moment for many Prince George women. On Friday, Oct.

Rocktoberfest Haus Party isn't just here for a good time but for a good cause as well. Bring empty bottles, cans and juice containers to the CN Centre parking lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15 and all proceeds will be donated to AiMHi.

Diwali, Festival of Lights, presented by the Prince George Hindu Cultural Society, takes place Oct. 29 at the Civic Centre.

54.40, one of the most popular bands in Canada, will celebrate their 30-year anniversary and Oktoberfest during Molson Canadian's Rocktoberfest Haus Party Saturday, October 15 at CN Centre. Brad Merritt, bass, and one of the original members of 54.

A trip down movie memory lane is in store for those attending Songs of Film and Fantasy, presented by Nove Voce, a local choir, Saturday at the Playhouse.

Think Karaoke for the spoken word. Three minutes with a microphone. Literary Karaoke at Cafe Voltaire invites people to come watch, listen and be entertained.

The humour comes chuckling through the title track of her latest album, Doin' It For The Chicks. Kate Reid is a singer songwriter who will take to the Art Space stage Saturday night at 8 p.m. The title track is quite a bold statement.