Local Arts

An Evening For Amy: Manzea Jones, Catherine Bowers, JJ Brewis, PK3 Trio, Andrew Spice, Aileen de la Cruz, Jessi Nicholson and Angela Kelman, NSCU Centre For the Performing Arts at Capilano University, $25. Sunday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m.

NEW Orleans celebrated the last day of Mardi Gras earlier this week on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21. Musically the city never takes a break and keeps the creative juices flowing 365 days a year.

- The 84th Academy Awards, Sunday, Feb. 26, live from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Hosted by Billy Crystal. Telecast starts at 4 p.m. on ABC and CTV. DEAR shiny, heathen Hollywood god. Lots of people will be praying to you this weekend, I'm sure.

- Winterruption Music Series: Coastal Jazz and 100.5 The Peak present a full weekend (Feb 24-26) of music as part of Winterruption Arts Festival at Granville Island.

EMPIRE ESPLANADE 6 200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver 604-983-2762 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3D (G) - Fri, MonWed 6: 40, 9: 15; Sat-Sun 1, 3: 40, 6: 40, 9: 15; Thur 6: 40 p.m.

Evaporators' new album features help from a slew of famous friends

Comedian James Corden hosted the 2012 Brit Awards at the O2 Arena in London, England.

About this time of year when the skies are the color of the sidewalks, most of us are ready for a pre-spring getaway. If balmy beaches aren't in your budget why not take advantage of Whistler's March Family Month sale.