Local Arts

Squamish has a long history of serving as a silver screen stand-in for towns stretching from Oregon to Alaska. But Sept.

Canadian rocker Barney Bentall is making his way to the Brackendale Art Gallery on Oct. 24 to perform some old hits along with some new music from his upcoming album Gift Horse.

A slow start doesn't have to mean a quiet one. Six musicians showed up to play and listen at the second Sunday Night Jam at the Brackendale Art Gallery, and the lively music raised the rafters.

Opening night of Howe Sound Arts Association's concert season shone brightly. For a brief two hours last Friday evening (Oct. 1), an appreciative audience sat transfixed as the Borealis String Quartet cast its spell.

For the past few years, musician Jim Byrnes has made a pilgrimage to Squamish from Vancouver to visit an old friend and put on a show. This year is no different. He'll be performing at the Brackendale Art Gallery on Saturday (Oct. 2) at 8 p.m.

The Brackendale Art Gallery is a little place that hosts some big talent within its wooden walls.

The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 75th anniversary this season and to kick off the celebration, the VYSO's Intermediate Division is coming to the Squamish area. From Sept.

This fall marks the advent of some big acts in the world of classical music in Squamish, and the Howe Sound Arts Association (HSAA) couldn't be happier.

Sunshine, live music, dancing and colorful costumes behind friendly smiles - they're all a big part of the Caribbean, and a big part of this year's Squamish Summer Jam.

They've been chasing the dream for years. Now, two Squamish residents looking for fame and fortune through their music are taking new aim at the big time, with a new name, a new bandmate, new manager and renewed ambitions.