Local Arts

- Thom Gossage and Other Voices - In Other Words (Songlines Recordings) Rating: 8 (out of 10) Ostensibly Thom Gossage plies his trade as a percussionist but it's really as a composer that the Montreal musician makes his mark.

Shannon Nering writes novel based on her Hollywood experiences

- Albert Nobbs. Directed by Rodrigo Garcia. Starring Glenn Close and Janet McTeer. Rating: 7 (out of 10) Yes, it's a woman.

Mac Faoro recording new album at studio

- Lana Del Rey - Born to Die (Interscope Records) Rating: 7 (out of 10) It seems people love to pick on the new kid and as the Internet becomes the playground for cyber bullies, Lana Del Rey has had the equivalent of a "kick me" sign taped on her bac

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Whistler has a mayor and all the ski stars it can handle, but gravity is its true king. Whether skiing, tubing, or mountain biking, outdoor recreationists here are willing slaves to the laws of physics.

- Do You Want What I Have Got? A Craigslist Cantata by Bill Richardson and Veda Hille, an Arts Club Theatre production presented with the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival at the Revue Stage to Feb. 18. Box office: 604-687-1644.

Brandi Disterheft Trio, Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver, Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18. For more info www.brandidisterheft.com.

Theophilus London, Fortune Sound Club, Wednesday, Jan. 18.