Yes, the people of British Columbia will have to foot a massive bill when the Olympics are over. But, they are coming, so let’s just enjoy it.  I’m not a sports lover (tho I’m hoping to get tickets to the halfpipe).  But, I’ll definitely be checking out most of the live performances at the 2010 Cultural Olympiad.  Earlier this week they announced Indie pop singer-songwriter Feist to join the diverse group of artist.  Other artists announced include: Malajube (Montreal Francophone indie-rockers); Dallas Green’s fold project City and Colour; Hey Rosetta! (from St. John’s, N.L); DJ Kid Koala (Montreal hip-hop DJ).

Previously announced include: Broken Social Scene (Toronto rock collective), K’Naan (Toronto hip hop artist); and Steve Earle (American singer-songwriter).

More than 130 music, theatre, visual arts, dance and digital programming projects have been announced for the Cultural Olympiad.  A series of festival runs from Jan 22nd to March 21st.