Arts & Life

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.

The Axel show that was to be presented by Cirque du Soleil at CN Centre from June 25 to 28 will be postponed to honour the recommendations of social distancing by the World Health Organization and the Centre for Disease Control.

Alice Cooper's spring tour has been postponed until the fall due to growing concern of COVID-19. The show was making a stop on April 16 at CN Centre and will be rescheduled for later this year. The tour was to take place March 31 to April 22.

The Prince George Dance Festival website posted they are postponing the annual competition that sees performers attend from the entire region from Saturday, March 14 to Friday, March 20 at Vanier Hall.

This might be the latest in "live" entertainment moving forward. The Prince George band The Ebbs have canceled their 8 p.m.

The 24th Annual Cinema CNC Film Festival has been canceled as provincial and municipal initiatives to address the outbreak of Covid-19 are in effect, canceling large events.

Gord Bamford, one of the most awarded Canadian country music artists in history, is bringing the Rednek MusicFest tour to Vanier Hall Monday, March 23.

A science fiction movie written by local creators will be filmed at a number of Prince George venues.

Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, 74 year-old piano master, will share his talent during a workshop on Wednesday afternoon and then presents a concert that same evening at Omenica Arts Centre.

Judy Russell Presents and Theatre NorthWest are offering an opportunity for local performers to attend joint auditions.