Local Entertainment

Photo, courtesy of John Reed Hryszkiewicz: (From the final episode of Rubies) Judy Andrews tampers with the evidence while Mark Adams sleeps. The 2004 season of the Summer Playhouse is coming to an end this week.

For networking, nibbles and fun, everyone is welcome at the Art Gallery of Algoma, 6 to 8 p.m. for Art Nibbles. This opportunity to get together with artists, people interested in art is presented by Arts Council of Sault Ste.

Shift your paradigm over to Loplops on Wednesday night for the sound of something different. Len-Til Paradigm, from Sudbury, takes the stage at 8 p.m. and promises an eclectic mix of folk, rock, acoustic, Celtic and something more.

THIS WEEK AT RUBIES THE FINAL EPISODE….

Amanda Morretin and the rockin’ folks at the Downbeat are proud to present The New Shady Groove. New Music Canada calls them “one of Canada's most exciting up and coming improv bands” http://www.newmusiccanada.com/genres/artist_feedback.

The 2004 Algoma Take Heart Photography Contest closes Aug. 25th so get your entries in right away. Its only $2.00 per image submitted and the theme; ‘Be Active, Your Way, Every Day’ is so easy to work with.

Lindsay Jane, a folk, pop, rock, blues, GREAT GIRL GIG from Calgary will be onstage at Loplops Friday, Aug. 20, as part of their BEYOND BORDERS events. Jane is best known for her strong singing voice and her poignant songwriting.

The spirit of history is alive and well on St. Joseph’s Island this weekend and they’re giving guided tours to show visitors how vibrant life was during the time Fort St Joseph, now a National Historical Landmark, was in operation.

This weekend’s Summer Playhouse production of PACKET-IN, by Bill Cornwell, promises to be a side-splitting rollick into the surreal. Meet Leanne and Brian. Leanne is trying to give up smoking.

Startlefish will be returning to the Downbeat Lounge this weekend, and are pleased to be sharing the stage with some new special guests. On Friday August 20th, Startlefish will be joined by Jamie Case, Nick Jackson and Andy Jackson.