Local Arts

It's Canadian Idol meets girls' night out - and no matter who wins, the community benefits. The Rotary Club of Squamish is putting together a unique event to raise funds for 10 deserving local charities.

Phenomenal. From the first tap act to the closing cast bow, the only words to describe Howe Sound Secondary's rendition of 42nd Street are superb, phenomenal, and extraordinary.

The one amenity Squamish most clamours for is now under construction. Garibaldi Five Cinemas is expected to start showing films in October.

Prepare to be wowed, Broadway style! A dynamic cast of 53 students from Howe Sound Secondary's musical theatre program will draw upon their combined talents to star in the hit Broadway musical 42nd Street - a toe-tapping, foot-stomping romp full of m

The popularity of bluegrass music has experienced a recent resurgence thanks to the likes of Allison Kraus and the George Clooney movie O Brother, Where Art Thou - who have lent their talents to spread the old-time music to the masses.

For the past three weeks musical sounds have been ringing through the Howe Sound corridor. The Howe Sound Music Festival began on April 2 with guest artist Pavlo who performed for a sold out crowd at the Eagle Eye Theatre in Squamish.

Who knows? Maybe a future Hollywood heartthrob will be coming to a theatre near you. Live theatre that is. All young actors have to start somewhere - and need a positive atmosphere to learn and perfect their craft.

Singing with huge smiles and an even bigger voice, a group of 35 young students follow musician Paul Hann in the chorus of a song they've created. "From coast to coast we have it all. The snow-capped mountains and the forests tall.

Once again, you don't have to travel to the city to hear the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Another group of talented professional musicians from the VSO are coming to Squamish for a special concert next Wednesday (Mar.

The message is loud and clear - violence against women needs to end. With that message in mind, the women of Squamish have something special planned in their fight towards a solution in the violence against women problem.On Saturday, Mar.