A 4-day arts and entertainment forecast of mythic proportions

Deerbunnies abound! Unlike the our friend the 'jackalope' (on your left), there is nothing remotely mythical about Sootoday's 4-day arts and entertainment forecast. Just a solid line-up of entertaining activities for the community to participate in.

If you have any other arts-related events or activities that you would like to add to our page, email us at [email protected].

(We will be updating this guide throughout the day)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH

Docks Riverfront Bar and Grill (Foster Dr.) presents: Northern Jazz Ensemble

Reggie's Place (458 Queen St.) presents: Flashback

The Art Gallery of Algoma (10 East St.) presents: "Rose the Forest": A look at the powerful landscape of Algoma through new acquistions by painters Doug Mitchell and David Bierk.

The Art Gallery of Algoma (10 East St.) presents: Hiawatha - "By the Shores of Gitche Gumee..." This exhibition features original photographs from the earliest performances in 1901 to later images, regalia and films of the production. Organized by Batchewana First Nation member Clarence Boyer and the AGA with the help and co-operation of the Garden River First Nations. Exhibit runs until March 5, 2005.

The Royal Canadian Legion (96 Great Northern Road) presents: Midway from 8:00 pm - 12:00 am

The Nicolet Tavern (304 Albert St. W) presents: Carbon Black

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

The Downbeat Lounge (740 Queen St. E.) presents: Startlefish with Bigsuit

Loplops (651 Queen St. E.) presents: The Northern Jazz Ensemble

Oddfellows Hall (124 Dennis St.) presents: Fitswitch, Gates Of Winter, Coalesce, Soldiers Of Misfortune, 7:00 to 11:00 pm, $4 at the door, all ages

Theatre SMC continues with Charley's Aunt

Shadows of the Mind Film Festival (Galaxy Theatre) presents: Looking for Angelina at 1:30 pm, Stanley Kubrick; a life in pictures at 4:30 pm, Maria Full of Grace at 7:30 pm, Luck at 9:30 pm

Canadian Night Club (410 Pim St.) presents: Bangers & Mash

Docks Riverfront Bar and Grill (89 Foster Dr.) presents: Cleveland Steamer

The Downstairs Bar (432 Great Northern Rd) presents:

Elk's Lodge #341 (216 Bay St.), presents: Desert Rain

Foggy Notions (708 Queen St. E.) presents: Stiffler's Mom

Friends and Company (674 Great Northern Rd.) presents: John Smith

Madison's Pub (705 Pine St.) presents: Tym Morrison Band

The New American Tavern (Brock St.) presents: 4 Way Stop

The Nicolet Tavern (304 Albert St. W) presents: Carbon Black

Oddfellows Hall (124 Dennis St.) presents: Fitswitch, Gates Of Winter, Coalesce, and Soldiers Of Misfortune. All ages, $4 at door.

Reggie's Place (458 Queen St.) presents: Flashback

The Roosevelt (306 Korah Rd.) presents: Jerry Burns & Co., 4:00 to 8:00 pm

The Esquire Club presents: 4 Way Stop

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH

The Laird Hall (3 Pumpkin Point Rd. W.) presents: Old Tyme Dance with live band, square-dancing. Tickets $5. 248-2395.

88 Shoes, Revolution Skateshop and the Sault Community Skate Association presents: Skatepark Fundraiser Show at Club Princess (163 Gore St.) featuring Pick your Poison, A Fall From Innocence, Chillum, The Crossed, Smeltzer, The Hangdowns and Renderware. All ages. $10 at door.

The Downbeat Lounge (740 Queen St. E.) presents: Startlefish with Bigsuit

Loplops (651 Queen St. E.) presents: Mark Kuntsi

Blueboy Addition Bar and Grill (192 Wellington W.) presents: Tym Morrison Band

Canadian Night Club (410 Pim St.) presents: Bangers & Mash

Docks Riverfront Bar and Grill (89 Foster Dr.) presents: Cleveland Steamer

Elk's Lodge #341 (216 Bay St.), presents: Desert Rain, 3 to 7:00 pm

Foggy Notions (708 Queen St. E.) presents: Stiffler's Mom

The Fraternal Order of Eagles (246 Wellington St. W.) presents: Cimarron

Friends and Company (674 Great Northern Rd.) presents: Eugene Gassi , Bill Webb & Company

The Nicolet Tavern (304 Albert St. W) presents: Carbon Black

O'Aces (2 Queen St. E.) presents: 4 Cat & a Cadillac

Reggie's Place (458 Queen St.) presents: Flashback

The Roosevelt (306 Korah Rd.) presents: Jerry Burns & Co., 4:00 to 8:00 pm

The Royal Canadian Legion (96 Great Northern Rd.-- downstairs) presents: Midway

Varcoes Pub n Grub (652 Wallace Terrace) presents: Old Al Mooney Jr. 3:00 to 7:00 pm

Shadows of the Mind Film Festival (Galaxy Theatre) presents: People Will Say I'm Crazy at 1:00 pm, Letters from Karelia at 3:15 pm, See Grace Fly at 5:00 pm, Looking for Angelina at 7:00 pm, Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself at 9:30 pm, and Nothing at 11:15 pm

The Esquire Club presents: 4 Way Stop

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH

O'Aces (2 Queen St. E.) presents: Open Jam Night

The Art Gallery of Algoma is sponsoring calligraphy workshops on Sunday, Feb. 27, and Sunday, March 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. $50 for the two days. Pre-registration required. For more information call the gallery at 705-949-9067.

Shadows of the Mind Film Festival (Galaxy Theatre) presents: On the Corner at 2:00 pm, Eyes Wide Shut at 4:00 pm, 20h 17 Rue Darling at 7:00 pm, and Looking for Angelina at 9:00 pm

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