Local Arts

Halfway through University, I fled for the hills and spent a winter teaching three year olds how to ski. Up until that time, I'd never even met a three year old. I didn't speak a word of their language.

- This Means War. Directed by McG. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy. Rating: 4 (out of 10) This Means War, the romantic comedy imposter starring Reese Witherspoon, is a puzzle from start to finish.

Bentall, Taylor and Ulrich first met at a Bluebird North song session

Cap alumni star in the Lost Girls of Neverland

GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 12: 305 p.m. Info: 604-929-4354 or [email protected]. Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver.

Roy Lichtenstein in his Studio by Laurie Lambrecht The Monacelli Press, 128 pages, $40. Lichtenstein's bold, graphic paintings helped define the pop art movement.

Madonna has added a second Vancouver show at Rogers Arena on Sunday, Sept. 30 in addition to the Sept. 29 gig announced last week as part of the Madonna 2012 World Tour. Tickets for the added show go on sale today (Monday, Feb. 13).

But surrounding that unimaginably large ski area lies countless kilometres of pristine, powder-laden backcountry that's just begging for someone to lay down some fresh tracks. This massive playground isn't meant to be skied, though.

Whistler. the name it- self conjures up images of weaving down snowy slopes - a vibrant village beat and a world of outdoor adventures.