Local Arts

After writing a story as a present for his daughter's 13th birthday, Neil Godbout decided to continue writing until he had finished a teen urban fantasy called Disintegrate. The book is set to be the first of a series called Broken Guardian.

Razzle Dazzle Do is an annual fundraising event to be held Saturday night at Sweder Berries U-Pick farm in support of Cystic Fibrosis research.

You'll only get the G-rated version of the conversation in the paper, said comedian Kevin Foxx, who will be appearing at Nancy O's Aug. 11 and 12. He won't guarantee that when it comes to his show.

A unique instrument will bring a snake-charmer vibe to the stage as Scythia performs at Third, A Venue Sunday night at 1157 Third Avenue.

After being Sarah McLachlan's guitar player for a dozen years, Sean Ashby is going it alone. For the last three years Ashby has crisscrossed the country touring small towns and big.

Jonathan Crow, born and raised in Prince George, is now the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) concertmaster. The recent announcement also stated Crow's debut will take place at the symphony's opening night Sept. 22.

So many memories are triggered by song, just hearing the first few notes can send you back to the day you got married, the first road trip you took with your buddies, sitting on the hood of your car watching the sunset with your best friend.

Theatre North West season pass holders can choose their seats starting Tuesday at Books & Co., 1685 Third Avenue.

Summerfest is back after a five-year stop. This year the event will take place at Civic Plaza, Quebec Street and the surrounding area from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug.

Hula hooping, washtub bass playing and west African dancing are on the list of playshop adventures during the eighth annual ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art held in Wells and Barkervile this weekend.