Arts & Life

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.

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.