Local Arts

By Christy Lemire THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES - In death, she is being heralded for her great beauty, iconic and legendary persona, tireless humanitarian work, and the compassion and optimism she exuded despite decades of physical ailments.

This week Prince George residents can view a host of documentary films during the fifth annual Travelling World Community Film Festival.

After 10 years the Two Rivers Gallery's WildSide, the interactive space for creative play has received a major renovation. The room is used for preschool classes, Family Sundays and birthday parties.

I am writing today to support the words of Lorne Mayencourt in his letter to the editor.

This PGSO concert was assembled and brought about by popular demand. The audience participated by voting in advance for favourite selections in each of three categories: an overture, a concerto and a symphony.

Jai Ho music group of Prince George presents a musical evening with all time favourites of Geet and Ghazals at the Prince George Playhouse Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Stephen Fearing and Andy White have just released their collaboration album, appropriately called Fearing & White, and will showcase their work at Art Space Tuesday at 8 p.m. as part of Apres Coldsnap 2011.

There are more than 1,700 entries into the 35th annual Prince George Dance Festival with many dancers participating in more than a dozen categories that involve solos, duos and group in areas of dance including ballet, modern, stage, Highland, hip ho

Classic rock fans can start celebrating. Prism, Honeymoon Suite and Kenny Shields & Streetheart will perform at CN Centre Saturday, April 30, as a Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation fundraiser.

For 20 consecutive years Canada has been entertained by Trevor Strong, Mike McCormick and Chris Patterson, making them probably the oldest worms who ever told a joke. They are certainly the most arrogant.