The Cultural Olympiad is shaping up as something big, especially if you have any money left after purchasing tickets to athletic events. You can see the schedule and complete information by clicking here.

The first piece of good news goes to people whose itinerary includes Whistler: a lot of the Whistler events are free.

Three highlights that caught my attention: Hal Willner's Neil Young Project on February 18, Steve Earle on January 23, and the Moscow State Chamber Choir on February 24.

The Neil Young Project, with Lou Reed as the headliner, is expensive; $59 and up. The Moscow State Chamber Choir is only $20. Steve Earle, a Country singer-songwriter who didn't come off the Nashville assembly line, is priced in the middle.