Local Arts

Last week one of the biggest names in film passed away. His influence and presence was undeniable as his thumb directed millions to quality viewing.

Squamish United Church choir presents 'Covenant of Grace'

Squamish resident set to share story of his 30-year search for Asian 'phantom'

Mirror Mirror Director: Tarsem Cast: Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer Rated: PG Running time: 106 minutes There's good popcorn viewing to be had at the theatre these days.

Highlights concert to feature festival's gold-standard students

Sometimes art is purely representational. Deeper levels of meaning in art come when the piece evokes a specific emotion or makes a statement.

Between Shifts Theatre encourages new actors to strut their stuff during one-act play productions

Sincerity, not to mention quality, seems to be a tough one to pull off in films, especially films targeted to kids and young adults. Those groups are usually pandered to by the those-morons-will-watch-anything producers.

New local band part of gallery's push for more Squamish entertainment

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival showcases award-winning picks