A big enough 4-day arts and entertainment update to make a goat blush

There are so many great arts and entertainment activities over the next 4 days, that you would have to be as stubborn as a nasty ol' billy goat (or in this case, local songwriter Jay Case - featured on the left) to not be able find something fun to do this weekend. And you thought we were kidding!

If you have any other arts-related events or activities that you would like to add to our page, email us at arts@sootoday.com.

(We will be updating this guide throughout the day)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH

Docks Riverfront Bar and Grill (Foster Dr.) presents:
Come Dance With Jerry (Jazz Band)

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 Nicolet Tavern (304 Albert St. W) presents: 4 Way Stop

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 Downbeat Lounge (740 Queen St. E.) presents: Mark Kuntsi at 10:30 pm

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH

Arts Council of Sault Ste. Marie and District’s 2nd annual Valentine’s Silent Art Auction takes place in the Station Mall. Call 945-9756.

Korah Collegiate and V.S. presents: Mustang Sally

Loplops (651 Queen St. E.) presents: The Northern Jazz Ensemble at 5:00 p.m., followed later on by Chris Belsito, Craig West and Jay Case (Three acoustic performers) at 9:30 pm

The Nicolet Tavern (304 Albert St. W) presents: 4 Way Stop

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

The Royal Canadian Legion (96 Great Northern Rd.) presents: a Valentine’s dance, featuring performance by Don Discher and John McLennahan

The Esquire Club presents: Flashback to the 50s/60s

Docks Riverfront Bar and Grill (Foster Dr.) presents: Stiffler's Mom

The Downbeat Lounge (740 Queen St. E.) presents: The Road Rockets at 10:30 pm

The Canadian Night Club (410 Pim St.) presents: Carbon Black

The Elk's Lodge (216 Bay St. - Downstairs) presents: Up and Running from 8:00 pm until 12:00 am.

Foggy Notions (708 Queen St. E.) presents: Cleveland Steamer

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.

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

The Downstairs Bar (432 Great Northern Rd.) presents: Spyder's Web

Madison's Pub (705 Pine St.) presents: Gates of Winter

The Roosevelt presents: Jerry Burns and Co. (Matinee Performance from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH

The Arts Council of Sault Ste. Marie & District continues with its 2nd annual Valentine’s Silent Art Auction in the Station Mall. Call 945-9756.

The Nicolet Tavern (304 Albert St. W) presents: 4 Way Stop

The Esquire Club presents: Flashback to the 50s/60s

Docks Riverfront Bar and Grill (Foster Dr.) presents: Stiffler's Mom

The Downbeat Lounge (740 Queen St. E.) presents: Fuller with special guests Rock on Wood at 10:30 pm

The Canadian Night Club (410 Pim St.) presents: Carbon Black

The Elk's Lodge (216 Bay St. - Downstairs) presents: Up and Running (Matinee Performance) from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm.

The Blue Boy Addition Bar and Grill (192 Wellington St. W.) presents: Caveman Morrison

Foggy Notions (708 Queen St. E.) presents: Cleveland Steamer

Loplops (651 Queen St. E.) presents: Startlefish at 9:30 pm

The Royal Canadian Legion (96 Great Northern Road) presents: 5 Star Country from 8:00 pm - 12:00 am

O' Aces (2 Queen St. E.) presents: Rock on Wood

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

Kewl Shots (624 Bay St.) presents: 2 Minute Warning

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 Roosevelt presents: Jerry Burns and Co. (Matinee Performance from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

Varcoes Pub n Grub (652 Wallace Terrace) presents: Al and Al Mooney (matinee show)

Friends and Company (674 Great Northern Rd.) presents: The Gass Company featuring Eugene Gassi, Val Suriano, and Company

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH

The Arts Council of Sault Ste. Marie & District continues with its 2nd annual Valentine’s Silent Art Auction in the Station Mall. Call 945-9756.

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

Oddfellows Hall (124 Dennis St.) presents: Crowned King, A Fall From Innocence, The Crossed, and Shore, 7:00 to 11:00 pm, all ages.

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.

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