Local Arts

An eight-year-old local girl received an honourable mention for a song she composed on the piano in an international competition for young musicians, in which more than 12,000 children participated.

A Fraser Lake teen took top spot during the second season of YTV's Next Star and she's ready for the next step.

A local motocross racer is now considered one of Canada's top entertainment models, according to a new magazine. Ashlee Painchaud, 23, who was born and raised in Prince George, was chosen to be Vyvicious' first-ever Web Beauty of the Month.

Jeff Dunham is the hottest comedy act touring North America and will be performing at CN Centre May 12. This will be the only B.C.

Bollywood Dream Dancers are holding a fundraiser for Free the Children Sunday at Vanier Hall at 2 p.m.

Tonight's the night. Hedley, Stereos, Faber Drive and Fefe Dobson will start the Show Must Go at 6:30 at CN Centre. Dave Rosin, Hedley's lead guitar player and hometown boy, said he's really excited to come back to Prince George.

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.