Local Arts

In the early 1900s there was great hope in Central British Columbia for a thriving economy.

The Prince George Symphony Orchestra presents "PGSO Home for the Holidays" on Saturday night, 7:30 p.m. at Vanier Hall. Joining the orchestra is guest soloist Veera Khare Asher, a Prince George girl now a renowned singer in the United States.

The next edition of PG's Got Talent is only a couple weeks away, and the performers are in rehearsal mode. Close to 20 acts will get a spotlight at the Prince George Playhouse on Jan. 8, having prevailed through an audition process.

The life of Guy Lacelle, a world-class ice climber who made his home in Prince George, was celebrated Friday at the Bozeman Ice Climbing Festival in the United States.

A special production of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol will be presented by the Prince George Public Library Dec. 10. The reading will be offered by local on-air radio personalities at 7 p.m. in the Keith Gordon Room at the library.

Fruitcakes are at Kelly Road secondary school Dec. 8 to 10. This Christmas presentation is offered up by the Kelly Road drama club.

Two highly successful musical artists, born and raised in Prince George, are coming home to share the holiday season and their talents during a special Christmas concert at Vanier Hall. Headlining the At Home for the Holidays concert on Dec.

A couple of wolves trotted out in front of Corb Lund the other night.

Having held the position of music director for the longest period of time in the 40 year history of the Prince George Symphony Orchestra, Leslie Dala has announced his retirement effective the end of this season.

Move to Change dance for Aids awareness Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. is presented by Positive Living North at YAP Friends, 1160 7th Ave. Entry is by donation of non-perishable food item. This is an alcohol- and drug-free zone.