Local Arts

Ethiopian band mix traditional and modern elements in their sound

Kickstarting the new year at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Louise Archambault's film chosen as Canadian entry for Best Foreign Language Film

Several events planned to launch The Waiting Room solo album

Artemis Gallery 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 778-233-9805 artemisgallery.ca Bellevue Gallery 2475 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Southern Spain retains traces of Roman and Islamic eras

Layers of meaning in Japanese woodblock prints

Singer/songwriter performing as special guest

Ride Along . Directed by Tim Story. Starring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube. Rating: 4 (out of 10) When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object you get Ride Along , the seldomfunny buddy movie starring Kevin Hart and Ice Cube.

Danse Lhasa Danse melds music and dance in tribute to New York-born, Montreal-based folk singer and musician