Arts & Life

Theatre North West presents I, Claudia until Oct. 16. The opening season play finds Claudia a 12 -year-old girl in her secret hide away at her elementary school dealing with her dad, her step-mom and her own life.

Known as the biggest festival in the world, Oktoberfest will be celebrated at CN Centre Friday, Oct. 8 beginning with dinner at 6 p.m.

There's going to be a glimpse of a new group showcasing their talent at the Farmers' Market this Saturday at Wilson Square at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and you won't see them just standing around said the organizer.

To celebrate the 40th season the Prince George Symphony Orchestra will hold Pops in the Park a free concert at Fort George Park Sunday at 2 p.m.

There's a call out for all kinds of talent - artisans, singers, dancers, bands, troupes, duets for the second annual PG's Got Talent show. Auditions will be held Sept. 11 and 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. at AimHi, 950 Kerry St., and Sept.

Nuclear Arena - The Teen DJ Dance Party presented by Ruins Boardshop will be held Oct. 7 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at CN Centre and it's for 13 to 16 year olds only. DJ Ant and DJ AK, two of Canada's best-known DJs, will be featured at the party.

Portraits made of duct tape and wire-and-natural-stone jewelry will be showcased during Blood Sugar, Artists for a Cure at ArtSpace, above Books and Company, Sunday night at 6:30.

There's a dance studio in town that has just doubled its floor space and increased its number of teachers from 12 to 22 shining the spotlight on bigger and better things to come.

Meatloaf canceled his concert which was to be held at CN Centre. He has canceled several concerts in the region, as well.

Legendary country mega star Reba McEntire will perform on Halloween at CN Centre. McEntire has more than 55 million album sold, 33 No.