Local Arts

In a bygone era, postcards were the best way to communicate with family and friends during a vacation or extended trip away from home.

The College of New Caledonia's fine arts instructor Betty Kovacic is hosting virtual art classes using video conferencing program Zoom to adhere to social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic. "It worked very well," Kovacic said.

Elvis left the building but only to walk into the parking lot at Asher Place on Wednesday.

For one locally-owned family business, the shock of having to close their doors took a bit of time to process and adapting to the new normal during the coronavirus pandemic has taken an online turn.

A free, live-streamed concert hosted by Premier John Horgan on Thursday will have a distinctly northern B.C. flare. Prince George folk musician Kym Gouchie and Smithers pop/soul performer Alex Cuba are two of the B.C. musicians scheduled to perform.

Miracle Theatre has donated $106,265.04 to the local charity, The Children of Prince George Fund under the trusteeship of the Prince George Community Foundation.

A local filmmaker has released his documentary about the northern lights so people can at least get a virtual glimpse of a spectacular night sky during the COVID-19 crisis. Cristiano Saturno is originally from Portugal and now lives in Prince George.

Even from a distance the White Spruce City Chorus can still hit the high notes. The local four-part harmony a cappella group has been in existence for 42 years and for the first time hosted a virtual rehearsal.

There are supports put in place for the arts and culture sector during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The BC Arts Council will administer a $3 million fund provided by the ministry of tourism, arts and culture.

It's no secret - performers like to perform and artists like to create. During these self-isolating times due to the coronavirus pandemic, alternative ways of connecting with like-minded people are taking an online turn.