Local Arts

Music fans are in for a treat with a performance of a young up-and-coming talent's lyrical accomplishments at the Brackendale Bistro Friday (July 27) starting at 8 p.m.

If you think hanging from a crag with one hand while you hold a camera with the other sounds like the ideal way to spend a day, then you'll want to take in the Squamish Photo Shoot-out on Wednesday (July 18) at the Howe Sound Brew Pub.

The first ever Squamish Mountain Festival (SQUMF) is ready to roll through Squamish this July 13 to 21, featuring an abundance of cliff hanging, heart palpitating and moving films for the adventurer at heart.

Greenlaw brings a new take on their blend of progressive jazz, soul and funk to the stage at the Howe Sound Brew Pub on Saturday (June 30), but the Victoria/Toronto-based band's message hasn't changed.

Gordon Lightfoot fans are in for a treat this Sunday (June 24) when Perry Beckham leads an acoustic trio in bluegrass and folk favourites at the Brackendale Art Gallery at 8 p.m.

Sweatshop Union's live shows are nothing if not inventive. While mainstream hip-hop takes a lot of flack for being derogatory and misogynistic, the Vancouver group uses their stage as a platform to voice concerns over the state of the world.

The Eagle Eye Theatre was transformed into a veritable talent magnet on Friday night, as performers competed in the annual Squamish Star Search contest.

Like all of the great pleasures of life, dancing can be enjoyed at any age. Hence the idea behind Still Dancing, a local dance company that offers something for everyone, young and old.

A cover band favourite returns to the Grizzly Bar and Grill Friday and Saturday June 8 and 9. The John Scott Band performs another round of the newest rock tunes by popular artists -and this time, they'll be throwing few originals into the mix.

A song, a dance, and an extraordinary display of local talent is sure to entertain at this year's Squamish Star Search next Friday (June 1) at 7:30 p.m. at the Eagle Eye Theatre.