Local Arts

After playing together for only four months, Squamish's own Jocelyn Trio is savouring the sweet taste of success after having won the semi-finals in the Kids Division of the Red Robinson Talent Showdown at The Fair at the PNE on Aug.

When CBC Radio compliments a jazz artist's abilities, you can pretty much be assured the musician is either an old master or an up-and-comer to watch.

The Downtown Business Improvement Association (DSBIA) is inviting the entire community to celebrate back to school with an array of familiar sights and sounds - and a few new ones.

Passionate performances, not platters and pints, were the main course this past Monday (Aug. 20) as the Howe Sound Brew Pub's Open Mike night showed off the best of Squamish's amateur talent.

Over a decade ago, John Amenta launched Squamish Talent Search -and his performing career with popular popera trio Destino.

Thursday (Aug. 9) saw a first for the BC Museum of Mining as organizers unveiled their first art exhibit, Metamorphosis Evolution. Hundreds gathered for this hot ticket event, which was guest curated by Squamish artist Krisztina Egyed.

After three weeks of intensive training and rehearsals, Squamish's future stars take to the stage Friday and Saturday evening (Aug. 10 and 11). Broadway or Bust Performing Arts Camp wraps up this weekend with Seussical Jr.

Three Squamish youth will try to sing, dance or fiddle their way into $10,000 at this year's Red Robinson Talent Showdown at the PNE.

After 10 years, Harry Potter fans cracked the spine of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows last week and finally found out how the saga of history's best selling book series wrapped up. J.K.

Audiences at the Eagle Eye Theatre will catch the drama, jubilation and heartbreak of this weekend's legendary speakers as they share their journeys to the most daring places on earth.