Local Arts

Shakespeare is back with a vengeance as the UNBC drama club offers up Macbeth Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Canfor Theatre at the university. "Of all the Shakespearean tragedies, this is the most fun," said Gareth Hopkins.

For those Theatre North West audience members that saw Mesa last fall, watch the latest Tim Horton's commercial about the breakfast muffin and take a look at the goofy guy running down the stairs to get his order right.

Earth Hour Dining in the Dark will be held Saturday from 5 to 9:30 p.m. The event is intended to create greater awareness about Earth Hour and teach people about saving and conserving energy.

There's an open mic tonight at Nancy O's at 8 p.m. Local musicians, comedians, poets and anyone else interested in displaying their talents may participate.

Keith Hallett will be performing during the Blues Underground shows Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Hallett is a 20-year-old blues man from Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Communities in Bloom committee is offering a screening of the film One Peace at a Time at 7 p.m. followed by the film Bogota: Building a Sustainable City Friday night at the Raven Haven, 415 George Street.

The Doodlebops will rock a live concert in Prince George March 23 at Vanier Hall during their Together Forever Tour. Shows are at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. and tickets are on sale at all Ticketmaster locations.

Swing in the Spring with the Bel Canto Choirs on Saturday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Prince George Playhouse. Audience members will hear a vintage concert, with music from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s.

The Rainbow Singers at the Elder Citizens Recreation Centre will present the Gold Rush Revue at the ECRA Salon March 26 at 7 p.m. and March 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the centre at 1692 10th Avenue and are $12 each.

Works by Mozart and Schubert will be on the card when the Prince George Symphony Orchestra performs the last of its Sunday Serenade Series this weekend. The show will centre on two pieces: - Mozart's "The Hunt," otherwise known as String Quartet No.