Local Arts

Students from Mamquam, Garibaldi Highlands and Brackendale elementary schools will get a taste of the stage at the Eagle Eye Theatre Wednesday (Nov.19) while performing alongside children's singer, Norman Foote.

The global ecosystem is going to keep deteriorating if civilization remains ignorant of their surroundings, says author, professor and meditation expert Ian Prattis in his book Failsafe.Prattis will be at the Brackendale Art Gallery Wednesday (Nov.

Amateur artists have a chance to display their artwork along with professionals in the It's Black + White juried art show at the Foyer Gallery, and new curator Toby Jaxon is calling for all types of artists to apply.

Mostly Books closed its doors just two weeks ago, but one book lover could not let the town go without this legendary literary hub.

A local couple is returning to Uganda to resume humanitarian efforts that began nearly a decade ago.

Some creative endeavours are formed in the most unexpected places.This is the case for the bluegrass band The Breakmen, playing at the Brackendale Art Gallery Sunday (Oct. 19)."The three of us, Matt, Lee and I, met while tree planting.

The true blue outdoor adventurer is captured in the ski film, Hand Cut, screening at the Eagle Eye Theatre Thursday (Oct. 23).Lose the helicopters, the exotic trips and the million-dollar budget.

The Sea to Sky Corridor is now widely regarded as a mecca of athletic pursuits, and there's a dawning awareness of the region's wide array of artists.

Squamish's youth are encouraged to experience classical music by attending a duet performed by two young musicians, violinist Jinjoo Cho and pianist Justyna Maj, at St. John's Anglican Church next Friday (Oct. 17) at 8 p.m.

Squamish's Apollonia Vanova will be offering a taste of Europe's favoured music while helping the local SPCA animal shelter Saturday (Oct. 11), with an operatic performance, along with fellow singer Heidi Mundell at the Brackendale Art Gallery (BAG).