Oh Mac, the 4-day arts and entertainment outlook will make you a real man

Tired of being a scarecrow? Tired of having sand kicked in your face? Worried that the beach bully will steal your romantic interest or that you might dry up and blow away? Want a real body? Wanna be the hero of the beach? Well, there might be just enough time before the warm weather makes you run for your Charles Atlas leopard skin speedo to do something about it. We recommend that you spend some of your hard earned cash of the great arts and entertainment activities happening around town over the next four days. If you do, we at the Sootoday Arts page will guarantee that your body will be as improved as it would if you invested in Charles Atlas' weighted springs and excercise routine. And who says that men don't have social pressure when it comes to body shape?

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, APRIL 14TH

Loplops Lounge (651 Queen St. E.) presents: Northern Songwriter Showcase featuring the songs of Catherine Taddo, performances by Catherine Taddo, Chris Belsito, Jay Case, Lindsay Pugh, Ed Young, Mark Kuntsi, and Craig West. Tickets for the show are $8.00 in advance/$10.00 at the door. Proceeds from the ticket sales will be put towards production costs for Taddo's forthcoming CD.

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

Elk's Lodge #341 (216 Bay St.), presents: Up and Running with Rob Laco and friends

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

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

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

The 14th Annual Youth Drama Festival Soothfest presents: Final evening performances featuring a variety of plays highlighting talents of young people from Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding areas. Korah Collegiate, 7 p.m. Call 945-9756.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH

Algoma's Water Tower In (360 Great Northern Road)presents: "Sass," an evening of entertainment and art in support of the Algoma Regional Cancer Centre, featuring vocalist Donna Hilsinger (with Paul Dingle on piano), with special guests Chris Belsito and Lynn Reville. Also featuring art exhibition "Metamorphosis" by Sherie McKay. 8 p.m. Tickets $25. 949-8111.

The Downbeat Lounge (740 Queen St. E.) presents: Agriculture Club

Loplops (651 Queen St. E.) presents: Northern Jazz Ensemble at 5 p.m., and The Rhythm Section at 9 p.m.

Canadian Night Club (410 Pim St.) presents: Revolver with Nick Walsh, featuring opening band Settle for Silver. $5

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

Elk's Lodge #341 (216 Bay St.), presents: The Sundowners with Don Discher and friends

Esquire Club presents: Mississippi Thunder

Foggy Notions (708 Queen St. E.) presents: Boogie Fever

Kewl Shots (624 Bay St.) presents: Caveman Morrison

Madison's Pub (705 Pine St.) presents: (Live band to be announced)

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

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

The Cambrian Mall (Great Northern Road) and the Algoma Art Society present: Spring Art Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre presents: Northern Lights Dance Fest (Apr. 15 to 17). 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call Trixie Hardy 253-2401.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16TH

Bruce Mines Town Hall presents: Comedy Night and Pub featuring Tim Murphy as Joan Rivers. 8 p.m, tickets $10. Call Darlene at 785-3326 or Jennifer at 785-2404

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

Loplops (651 Queen St. E.) presents: Big Wheel & The Spokes

Canadian Night Club (410 Pim St.) presents: Settle for Silver

Cellar Tap and Pizza Bar and Grill (320 Bay St. - Days Inn) presents: Bangers 'n Mash

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

Elk's Lodge #341 (216 Bay St.), presents: The Sundowners with Don Discher and friends

Esquire Club presents: Mississippi Thunder

Foggy Notions (708 Queen St. E.) presents: Boogie Fever

Kewl Shots (624 Bay St.) presents: Caveman Morrison

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

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

O'Aces (2 Queen St. E.) presents: Bud Shamble

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

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

Upstairs at Vincenzo's (280 Queen St. E.) presents: A Taste of Honey, 8 p.m. Call Brian Tremblay 942-5419

The Cambrian Mall (Great Northern Road) and the Algoma Art Society present: Spring Art Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre presents: Northern Lights Dance Fest day two. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call Trixie Hardy 253-2401.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH

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

Varcoes Pub n Grub (652 Wallace Terrace) presents: Lorrie Bolduc from 7 to 11 p.m.

Algoma International Films (Galaxy Theatre, Station Mall) presents: The Merchant of Venice. 7 p.m. Call Mark 759-1436 or visit http://www.algomafilms.com

The Cambrian Mall (Great Northern Road) and the Algoma Art Society present: Spring Art Show and Sale, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre presents: Northern Lights Dance Fest final day. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call Trixie Hardy 253-2401.

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