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What's on in Whistler
Here's what's happening in Whistler through the Whistler Arts Council.
Spring, Summer & Winter 2008 events
Joel Kroeker & Clumsy Lovers
May 10, 2008 at 8:00pm
Millennium Place With the lyrical weight of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits, coupled with the sonic landscape of Elvis Costello and Coldplay, some have likened Kroeker’s reckless precision to John Mayer after years in Alcatraz. His range of pop, jazz, folk and rock cross paths with the sounds of the Clumsy Lovers as they share the stage. The Clumsy Lovers embody the whimsical pop of The Barenaked Ladies, the raucous rootsiness of Great Big Sea, the alt-country of Blue Rodeo and the traditionalism of The Duhks, but set against the backdrop of the Vancouver skyline.
Tickets: $22/$19 available at www.ticketmaster.ca or Millennium Place at 604-935-8410.
ArtWalk - July & August, 2008
ArtWalk features over 50 regional artists and artisans in host “galleries” throughout Whistler Village including cafes, retail stores, art galleries and restaurants. Artists from Lions Bay to Lillooet showcase works of paintings, in several mediums, photography and jewellery.
Whistler Children’s Art Festival
July 12 & 13, 2008
Join us for our 25th anniversary with a magical fun-filled weekend for the entire family in Whistler’s Creekside featuring a multitude of hands-on workshops led by professional artists for kids and families in fine arts, crafts, theatre, multi-media, dance and music. The festival comes alive with numerous free activities and entertainment by roving musicians, zany characters and popular children’s performers on the main stage.
Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake
July & August 2008
The Whistler Art Workshops on the Lake features two to four day workshops from introductory to advanced level instruction in oil, acrylic and watercolour painting. The program is inspired by the beautiful mountain environment of Whistler and Alta Lake Station House, the rustic heritage home located on the picturesque waterfront area of Alta Lake.
July 2, 3, & 4 (Wed – Fri)
Acrylic Painting: Nature and Self – all levels
Instructor: Lori Goldberg
Fee: $225
July 15, 16, 17, 18 (Tues - Fri)
Acrylics: Doing Your Own Work – intermediate
Instructor: Suzanne Northcott
Fee: $330
July 25, 26, 27 (Fri – Sun)
Watercolour – all levels
Instructor: Kiff Holland
Fee: $300
August 6, 7, 8 (Wed – Fri)
Beginner Acrylics
Instructor: Janice Robertson
Fee: $250
August 13, 14, 15 (Wed-Fri)
Intermediate Watercolour
Landscapes of the Coastal Mountain Range
Instructor: Grant Fuller
Fee: $250
August 16, 17 (Sat-Sun)
The Art of Drawing – Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Isobel MacLaurin
Alpine Art
Fee: $140
August 22, 23, 24 (Fri - Sun)
The Effective use of Light in Composition and Design
Instructor: Richard S. McDiarmid
Fee: $250
ARTrageous
Thursday, November 6
Location: TBD ARTrageous - Whistler's original art party is back for its 13th year, as part of Cornucopia 2008 - Whistler's Celebration of Wine and Food. ARTrageous is a blend self-expression, interactive artwork and photography, dance, hot funk music, and a little food, wine and silk. Tickets TBA.
Bizarre Bazaar
Friday, November 28 - 3pm-8pm
Saturday, November 29 – 10am-6pm
Telus Whistler Conference Centre
Whistler’s Original Artisan Market has built a reputation of presenting quality, hand-made art and crafts for those looking for one-of-a-kind treasures. Featuring 100 artisans from the Sea to Sky Corridor, Lower Mainland and beyond, the 19th annual holiday fair boasts an array of ceramics, clothing, fine art, wood, glass, metal, jewelry, candles and aromatherapy products as well as Christmas decorations. Attracting over 5,000, Bizarre Bazaar is a vibrant community event that includes live music, a silent auction, dance and food. Entrance by donation.
For more information on any of these events, contact our Lobby Concierge team or the Whistler Arts Council at (604) 938 9221 (www.whistlerartscouncil.com).
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