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Old time spirit lives on in Dirk Powell

Roots musician playing date at Cap U with Foghorn Stringband

African group finds a home in Canada

Musicians touring country with third incarnation of project

Showtimes

EMPIRE ESPLANADE 6 200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver 604-983-2762 Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (G) - Fri-Sun 1, 4, 7, 10; Mon-Thur 7, 10 p.m. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (14A) - Fri-Sun 12: 45, 3: 40, 6: 40, 9: 35; Mon-Thur 6: 40, 9: 35 p.m.

Nothing comes between brothers

The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt, House of Anansi Press, 325 pages, $22.95. It isn't easy to bring anything fresh to a genre as old as the western but Patrick deWitt has done just that with this brilliant new book.

Coriolanus stays relevant

Coriolanus. Directed by Ralph Fiennes. Starring Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler and Vanessa Redgrave. Rating: 9 (out of 10) So, you think Seth Rogen can act? No disrespect to Mr.

Celebrate with Flavour

When you think of Whistler Resort, you probably conjure up fond images of bluer-than-blue skies and plentiful deep powder days, or elite athletes earning Olympic gold amid flashing cameras and cheers.

Be Pampered like Never Before

So much more than just a ski destination Whistler has become known for its wide range of spas and health facilities.

Stale script stymies Streep's Thatcher

- The Iron Lady. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd. Starring Meryl Streep and Jim Broadbent.

North shore's entertainment guide

LEGEND Bargain Fare ($5-8) $ Inexpensive ($9-12) $ $ Moderate ($13-15) $ $ $ Fine Dining ($15-25) $ $ $ $ Live Music Open Mic/Karaoke DJ Big Screen Sports WiFi Wheelchair Accessible AUSTRIAN Jagerhof Restaurant $ $ $ Best Little Schnitzel House in To

Anthony Hamilton the go-to guy for classic old school soul

CD REVIEWS - Anthony Hamilton - Back to Love (RCA) Rating: 9 (out of 10) Like Raphael Saadiq, Anthony Hamilton creates sublime old school soul music that sounds like it could have been recorded back in the day.