Arts & Life

IMG-2011-02-03 A&E josh feinberg Josh Feinberg will perform during Sounds of India at ArtSpace Friday at 8 p.m. Indian music is just so different from Western music, it is not something you can hum along to, according to sitarist, Josh Feinberg.

To commemorate the country's 2010 Olympic success, the Prince George Symphony Orchestra (PGSO) will take over hosting this year's Spirit Festival in Prince George with events that encourage community engagement in arts and cultural activities.

Sounds of India with Josh Feinberg, sitarist, accompanied on tabla by Ravi Albright, will perform Friday at 8 during an evening of mystical music from the Indian subcontinent.

When memory fails long-time Prince George residents, they now have pages to turn for a lesson in the history of School District 57. Historical Memories, People, Places, Programs and Services, School District No.

After graduating from PGSS, local boy Keith Baxter couldn't decide whether to follow a career in music or art, so he chose both. Initially, leaning toward a music career, Baxter moved to Los Angeles.

Los Paperboys will play the Ramada Friday at 8 p.m. as part of the Coldsnap Festival. The Paperboys is one of Canada's best-loved live bands and folk festival favourites.

The iconic classic rock ballad band, Heart, fittingly explores the depths of emotion with popular hits What About Love? And a Barracuda, Butterfly, Dreamboat and now, a Red Velvet Car.

Steven James thought moving to Prince George would cripple his budding music career.

The FrancoFun Festival offers a week-long celebration of winter with a number of activities for all ages beginning this weekend. Le Cercle des Canadiens Franais 26th annual event is on from Saturday through Feb.

The Prince George Symphony Orchestra will celebrate their 40th anniversary with the Strauss Sizzle Symphony Ball Saturday night at the Civic Centre. "This is a celebration of a milestone," said Ruth Langner, general manager of the PGSO.