Local Arts

In a town known for oversized parties 2012 marks a special occasion for the Whistler Arts Council. "We're celebrating our 30th anniversary this year," says Arts Council director Doti Niedermeyer.

COMIC Roman Danylo hosts The Ultimate Comedy Show, featuring sketch pieces, stand-up and improv, at Centennial Theatre Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7: 30 p.m.

- Kathleen Edwards - Voyageur (MapleMusic/ Rounder Records) Rating: 9 (out of 10) Acclaimed Ottawa-born recording artist Kathleen Edwards has returned with her fourth studio album and like the personal, while at times heartbreaking, journey she takes

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Performing arts festival takes audiences out of their comfort zone

Jan. 24 Craig Finn - Clear Heart Full Eyes; Ingrid Michaelson - Human Again; John K. Samson - Provincial. Jan.

Roots musician playing date at Cap U with Foghorn Stringband

Musicians touring country with third incarnation of project

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.

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.