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Getting to see more than your fair share of live musical acts is just one of the perks of being in a resort town like Whistler.
Considering it’s a resort town dedicated to skiers, shredders, sledheads and all-around-partiers, you’re especially fortunate if you happen to be a fan of the urban, hip-hop and rap genres — because the resort certainly sees some hot acts coming through its nightclubs.
Case in point: Monday (July 12) at Garfinkel’s with the Souls of Mischief.
Formed in Oakland, CA by emcees A-Plus, Phesto, Opio and Tajai, Souls of Mischief is best known for its major label debut ’93 ‘til Infinity in 1993 — named one of the Top 100 Rap Albums by Source Magazine.
The group’s members are also part of the hip-hop collective (along with Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Casual and others) known as Hieroglyphics.
Souls of Mischief is currently touring with new material from the band’s fifth studio album called Montezuma's Revenge, produced by Prince Paul (De la Soul, Gravediggaz).
The band (whose music can also be found on the soundtrack to A Low Down Dirty Shame – a decent movie, in my opinion) plays Garf’s on July 12 with Boombox Saints, Matt Brevner and a bunch of DJs.
Tickets are a mere $10 and available at Billabong, Katmandu, Garf’s lobby or online at clubzone.com.
Doors open at 9 p.m.
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WAG FUNDRAISER: The other thing that Whistler seemingly has more than its fair share of is dogs.
Whistlerites love their dogs, and they take them everywhere… hiking, biking, to the lake, to the trails and back home again — usually filthy and with that wet dog smell that just lingers, y’know?
My dog actually rolls in dead birds and such while on the trails.
He’s lucky he’s cute.
But thankfully, Whistler Animals Galore (WAG) is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday (July 10) that’s the answer to at least the immediate smelly problem.
WAG’s Dog Wash fundraiser runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Whistler Village Fire Hall, featuring a barbecue with ribs, hamburgers and hotdogs, plus a bake sale and live music with folk musician Susan Holden.
The suggested donation for the dog wash is $15 with all proceeds going to WAG.
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SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL LIFE: Feeling a little out of harmony? Thinking you may need something to help you revitalize and get more out of life?
Whistler’s The Oracle hosts authors Robin and Michael Mastro July 14 and 15 for a series of intuitive visionary readings and on-site visits.
The Mastros have written such books as Altars of Power and Grace: Create the Life you Desire, The Way of Vastu: Creating Prosperity through the Power of the Vedas, and Making Room for Mr. Right: How to Attract the Love of Your Life.
The couple leading experts in “vastu,” which is yoga for your home or office — designed to eliminate stress that blocks better health, finances, career and relationships.
The Mastros have worked with clients such as Microsoft, Boeing, World Bank, NASA and Amazon.
A group vastu class is offered on Wednesday (July 14) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Oracle. Registration is $20 until Friday (July 9) and $25 after that. For more info or to register for a group or private session contact vastucreations.com or theoracle.ca.
