Culture Confluence Airs Today - Thursday - at 4pm! - Christina Watts

Today! Interviewed is Christina Watts. This local visual artist creates her work from the ground up, occasionally crushing up raw materials into her unique colours, before putting them on her canvas. You can catch her instructing at the Railway and Forestry Museum this May 15th, and throughout the summer through her own website and Studio 2880. Listen with us to explore how an artistic perspective can help to solve complex problems in the real world. Even accounting issues ;)

Culture Confluence is an exploration of arts & culture intersecting locally in Prince George BC, on the unceded traditional territory of the Lheidli T'enneh first nation. Original content produced in collaboration with the Community Arts Council and aired on CFUR 88.7fm as well as online at cfur.ca/listen-live

Get in touch with host Michael Kast via email: artsnorthbc@outlook.com

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An ounce of prevention vs. a pound of cure — addressing natural disaster readiness in BC

An ounce of prevention vs. a pound of cure — addressing natural disaster readiness in BC

The Gold Bridge Fire of 2023 as seen from above. Near the La Joie Dam operated by BC Hydro in southern BC. The Fall fire symbolizes an extended fire season and threats to both communities and government infrastructure. Prince George—Mackenzie MLA Mike Morris dives into the disparity and logistics of disaster prevention. Photo: Ian Gregg

Students of UNBC and TNW Present the Transgressive Cry Baby Musical

Student led UNBC Musical Productions (UNBCMP) has teamed up, officially, for the third time with Theatre North West (TNW) in their most daring venture yet. Rikki Holland of UNBCMP and Bradley Charles of TNW share their excitement bringing the edgy fun of “Cry Baby” the Musical to the stage. Adapted by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan from the film by John Waters, a self described Filth Elder.

Societally, we tend to reminisce over the 1950s as the good Ol’ days when burgers were cheap and life was easy. That rang true for some but many were excluded from the glory days for any number of reasons ranging from race to class, and Waters, through UNBCMP’s performance, reminds us of that through cheeky wit. 1950s period costumes, a live band, choreographed dances, and a committed ensemble are all set to impress from March 14th-17th & 21st-23rd. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $10 for students.

Costumes welcome.