Of mullets and men: a 4-day arts and entertainment forecast

While out scouring the town for great arts and entertainment activities this weekend, we recommend being wary of either of the quite common species of "mullet" on our left.

The "mullet" (mu' lit) is defined as:

1. family of edible, spiny-rayed fishes found in fresh and salt waters and having a small mouth and feeble teeth. 2. any haircut which the sides and top of the hair are cut significantly shorter than the back.

Although the spiny-rayed mullet is likely quite tasty, the less appealing alternative can be sometimes troublesome. Best to avoid either due to potential of mistaken "mulletude", an attitude that comes with the adornment of the mullet, which can include (but is not limited to) the following behaviours:

"Beating, scowling or sneering at those who don't have mullets, engaging in fights on a regular basis (preferably with those who are not part of the mullet brotherhood), attending monster truck rallies, driving a muscle car (model years 1970-1993) or mini-truck..."

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, APRIL 21ST

Cellar Tap Pizzeria/Pub and Grill (320 Bay St., Days Inn) presents: Claryssa and Bill Webb, 7:30 to 10:30

Docks Riverfront Bar and Grill (89 Foster Dr.) presents: Northern Jazz Ensemble

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

Reggie's Place (458 Queen St.) presents: She and I

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

The Art Gallery of Algoma (10 East Street) presents: An opening reception for Brent James Powshik and his art exhibit, "For the Love of Music." 7:30 p.m.

Sault Theatre Workshop (121 Pittsburg Ave.)presents: "Coming Apart," a romantic comedy by Fred Carmichael. 705-946-4081 or 705-946-4513.

Sault Theatre Workshop (121 Pittsburg Ave.) presents: Auditions for William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. 2pm. 705-946-4081 or 705-946-4513

FRIDAY, APRIL 22ND

The Sault Ste. Marie Public Library presents: Award winning children's book author and illustrator Ian Wallace at the main library, Story Room, from 10:30 to 11:30. Space limited. Reserve seats and arrive early!

The Downbeat Lounge (740 Queen St. E.) presents: Big Wheel and the Spokes

Loplops (651 Queen St. E.) presents: Northern Jazz Ensemble at 5 p.m. followed by Lndsay Pugh and Mark Kuntsi at 9 p.m.

Canadian Night Club (410 Pim St.) presents: GSIS Murphy

Docks Riverfront Bar and Grill (89 Foster Dr.) presents: Midlife Crisis

The Eastgate (874 Queen Street East) presents: Bud Shamble

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

Esquire Club presents: 4 Way Stop

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

Madison's Pub (705 Pine St.) presents: Fitswitch

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

Oddfellows Hall (124 Dennis St.) presents: An all ages show featuring Priestess, Caveman Morrison, Renderware, and Smeltzer. 7:00 pm. $7.

Reggie's Place (458 Queen St.) presents: She and I

The Roosevelt (306 Korah Rd.) presents: Jerry Burns and Co., 4 to 8 p.m.

Varcoes Pub n Grub (652 Wallace Terrace) presents: 4 Way Stop

Sault Theatre Workshop (121 Pittsburg Ave.)continues with: "Coming Apart"

Sault Theatre Workshop (121 Pittsburg Ave.) continues with: Auditions for William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. 2:00 pm.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23RD

Algoma Conservatory of Music (Kiwanis Community Theatre) presents: Shield Competition, 8pm.

The Downbeat Lounge (740 Queen St. E.) presents: Department of Foreign Affairs

Loplops (651 Queen St. E.) presents: TBA

Docks Riverfront Bar and Grill (89 Foster Dr.) presents: Midlife Crisis

The Eastgate (874 Queen Street East) presents: Bud Shamble

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

Esquire Club presents: 4 Way Stop

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

Fraternal Order of Eagles 3991 (246 Wellington St. W) presents: Cimarron

The New American Tavern (Brock St.) presents: Up An Running

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

Reggie's Place (458 Queen St.) presents: She and I

The Roosevelt (306 Korah Rd.) presents: Jerry Burns and Co., 4 to 8 p.m.

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

Varcoes Pub n Grub (652 Wallace Terrace) presents: Al and Al Mooney Jr., 3 to 7 p.m.

Big Brothers of Sault Ste. Marie presents: Yuk Yuk's comedy night, at the Best Western (229 Great Northern Rd.). Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. Advanced tickets $10, $12 at the door. Scheduled performers are Rob Ross, Shannon Laverty and Paul Haywood. Tickets are available at Telus Mobility, Trunk Road and Station Mall locations, Big Brothers office at 504 Queen St. East, between 9:00 am and 1:30 pm, or at the Best Western Hotel. For more information contact Big Brothers at 945-7717.

Emmanuel United Church (corner of Boundary Road and Bennett Boulevard) presents: "Harmony Night In Canada," 7:30 pm There will be "sing offs" between notable singing groups the Northland Barbershop Chorus, Lock Cities Chorus, Relative Harmony and Bill and Claryssa Webb. Tickets are $10 each at the door, children under the age of 12 will be admitted free.

The Art Gallery of Algoma (10 East Street) presents: Art Classes for school aged children, Saturday mornings and afternoons from April 23 until May 28, at the Art Gallery of Algoma. The cost is $50 for art gallery members, $55 for non-members. Pre-registration is at the gallery, 10 East St. For more information contact 949-9067.

Sault Theatre Workshop (121 Pittsburg Ave.) continues with: "Coming Apart"

Sault Theatre Workshop (121 Pittsburg Ave.) contunes their auditions for William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. 2:00 pm.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24TH

Garden River First Nation presents: Water Ceremony & Celebration Gathering. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ojibwa Park. Everyone is welcome for this day of story telling and teachings, singing and drumming and a community feast.

The Downbeat Lounge (740 Queen St. E.) presents: Ann Vriend

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

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