It's not one of the seven deadly sins for nothing, you know. There is no reason for sloth (see photo on left) with the great line-up of arts-related and entertainment activities in our city over the next four days.
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, JANUARY 27TH
The Nicolet Tavern (304 Albert St. W) presents: Black Dirt Road
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 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: Up and Running from 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Reggie's Place (458 Queen Street E.) presents: Flashback
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28TH
Loplops (651 Queen St. E.) presents: Catherine Taddo with Lindsay Pugh
The Nicolet Tavern (304 Albert St. W) presents: Black Dirt Road
The Eastgate Hotel (874 Queen St. E.)presents: Settle for Silver
The Downbeat Lounge (740 Queen St. E.) presents: Startlefish with special guest Jamie Case at 10:30 pm
Reggie's Place (458 Queen Street E.) presents: Flashback
Docks Riverfront Bar and Grill (Foster Dr.) presents: Midlife Crysis
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 Canadian Night Club (410 Pim St.) presents: Stiffler's Mom
Foggy Notions (708 Queen St. E.) presents: Frontline
The Elk's Lodge (216 Bay St. - Downstairs) presents: Desert Rain from 8:00 pm until 12:00 am.
The Esquire Club (Second Line) presents: Mississippi Thunder
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.
Kewl Shots (624 Bay St.) presents: Two Minute Warning
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29TH
The Art Gallery of Algoma (10 East St.) presents: Open Juried Exhibition (part of Bon Soo). This exhibition is open to all artists in all disciplines, including students. Juried by Dr. Paul Kelly from North Bay. Reception at 2:00 pm. For more information, call 949-9067.
The Downbeat Lounge (740 Queen St. E.) presents: Startlefish with special guest Jamie Case at 10:30 pm
Loplops (651 Queen St. E.) presents: Brass Tax - a 9-piece band with a 4-piece horn section, at 10:00 pm. One night only!
The Great Northern Opry presents: 2005 Bon Soo Dance featuring the Great Northern Opry Band at the Marconi Hall from 7:00 pm until 12:00 am. Admission $7.00. For tickets call 254-1650.
The Royal Canadian Legion (96 Great Northern Road) presents: Up and Running from 8:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Nicolet Tavern (304 Albert St. W) presents: Black Dirt Road
The 2005 Bon Soo festival presents: Chicago Transit, a Chicago tribute band at the Memorial Gardens. Also featuring Mustang Heart and Daemon Styles as Rod Stewart. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. Tickets at Bon Soo festival office, and at the door.
The 2005 Bon Soo festival presents: “Popstars” youth concert, featuring tribute artists Justified (Justin Timberlake), Britney One More Time (Britney Spears), Baby Girl (Beyonce), and Diane (Hilary Duff). 1:00 p.m. at The Memorial Gardens. Tickets at Bon Soo festival office, and at the door.
The Downstairs Bar (432 Great Northern Rd.) presents: Bud Shamble
Kewl Shots (624 Bay St.) presents: Two Minute Warning
Reggie's Place (458 Queen Street E.) presents: Flashback
The Algoma Conservatory presents: Memories of China- Pipa and Guzheng at Algoma University Auditorium. Tickets available at Station mall box office or call 253-4373
The Eastgate Hotel (874 Queen St. E.)presents: Settle for Silver
The New American Tavern presents: 4 Way Stop
Foggy Notions (708 Queen St. E.) presents: Frontline
The Canadian Night Club (410 Pim St.) presents: Stiffler's Mom
Docks Riverfront Bar and Grill (Foster Dr.) presents: Midlife Crysis
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 Esquire Club presents: Mississippi Thunder
The Elk's Lodge (216 Bay St. - Downstairs) presents: Desert Rain (Matinee Performance) from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
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.
Varcoes Pub n Grub (652 Wallace Terrace) presents: Al and Al Mooney from 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30TH
Kewl Shots (624 Bay St.) presents: Fitswitch
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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