Performance and Entertainment Venues (for theatre, music and sports)
FoundLocally provides or links to listings of Sault Ste Marie entertainment events (both Ontario & Michigan). These are the main venues for Sault Ste. Marie performances and entertainment. (Performing Arts Map):
Algoma Conservatory of Music
Concert Info (705) 253-4373
Connected with Algoma University, this facility has grown to be the regions centre for music education. It accommodates touring as well as local artist, including 4 choirs and 3 youth orchestras. Intructional class are provided on most instruments and vocals.
Algoma International Films
Experience Canadian and International films normally unavailable to the public in a commercial cinema. They play the newest movies from the Northern Film Circuit, usually twice a month around 7:00pm at one of the theatres in Station Mall Cinema. The film seasom runs from September to May. It cost $8 a person, $6 for members. To recieve more information you can either call Algoma University at (705) 949-2301, or (705) 253-4434.
Back Door
313 Ashmun
Sault Ste Marie, MI
Another licensed venue, popular for bands in Northern Michigan.
Community Theatre and Special Concerts
Located in Station Mall
Box office (705) 945-7299
Fax (705) 945-7346
The Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre Box Office sells tickets for most of the community theatre productions happening throughout the city. Organizations envolved include the Algoma Conservatory of Music, the Sault Opera Society, the Barbershoppers, the Musical Commedy Guild, Theatre Algoma, Sault Youth Theatre and local dance groups. There is also The Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre bringing in top act professionals.
Fireball Coffee n' Arts House
Located at 746 Queen St. E
(705) 949-8756
This unique venue offers a smoke and alcohol free atmosphere, with live performances from alternative, folk, jazz, blues and pop musicians. Provided too, are monthly exhibits of local art and literature(speak out) night. No meals are served so your encouraged to bring your own lunch and follow it up with one of Fireball's Italian or specialty coffees, pure fruit juice, slushies, homemade biscotti, cookies or cake. The Fireball is open Monday to Saturday, noon to 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m..
The Great Northern Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame
Ramada Inn
(705) 254-1650
"The Country Club" room with its Hall of Fame is open daily. The Great Northern Opry hosts shows and dances weekly, featuring Northern Ontario country talent. This venue also hosts the annual Northern Ontario Country music Awards.
Kewadin Casino
2186 Shunk Rd
Sault Ste Marie, MI
906-632-0530
This venue often brings in big-name entertainment to draw traffic to their casino.
Lake Superior State University
1000 College Dr
Sault Ste Marie, MI
1-888-800-5778
Popular venue for live rock acts popular with university students.
Le Centre Francophone
Located at 169 Spring St.
(705) 946-3632
For the French population of the region. A number of services and new activities for years to come.
Sault College
443 Northern Ave
759-2554 (Students Union)
Often a licensed venue for live rock acts passing through Northern Ontario.
Sault Ste Marie Memorial Gardens
269 Queen St E
P6A 1Y9
705-759-5251 fax: 759-6990
This arena has 4100 seats (366 permanent) and has a number of seating
configurations: concere 3929, ice event 3929, basketball 3929, boxing 3929.
There is a 17,000 sq ft floor on a 200' x 85' skating rink witha 52' ceiling, a
40'x85' portable stage, 600A/400A electrical and an 8'x9' freight door. There
are three meeting rooms with 15-120 capacity and onsite parking for 260 vehicles.
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