The local arts council bunch is having a community showing to mark thirty years of presence in the Nicola Valley. Black, white and grey scale, photography, paintings,etc. Will be accepted for display on a Gala evening in Black and White . The show begins on April 26th at the Merritt Civic Center. Submissions will be accepted to April 20th.

Contact Kathi: At klasicalart7@hotmail.com or courthousegallery@gmail.com

There is also a show this month at the court house gallery, its a First Nations Arts and culture show with an emphasis on past and present. the show runs from March 15th – April 20, 2013 with an artist reception on March 16th from 1pm-6pm.

The show also has hand drumming demonstrations and is curated by Lower Nicola tribal elder, Bernice Ball , Bernice is working with Arts council director. Meriel Barber: For more info contact at buga@LoganLake.net  or at 250-378-9678

Today in History: March 12,2009

Bernard Madoff admits guilt to the court in a 18 billion dollar scam, on wall street.