Arts & Entertainment

Probably one of the most missed events in Wawa are the summertime Rock Island House Concerts. Tomorrow night, they will resume – but as an outdoor event. Ian Tamblyn will play outside beginning about 7 p.m. Organizers say, “Just show up with a hankering for great unplugged music, a mask (just in case) and your social distance.” There is no ...

To assure the health and safety of its tribal members, team members and community, the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ government and the Kewadin Casinos have extended the temporary closure of the tribal government and all five casinos until June 1. The tribe’s highest priority is the safety of its employees and community members during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Join the Sault Symphony Orchestra in welcoming the award-winning Pierre Schryer home for an evening of exciting entertainment sure to captivate music lovers of all ages. A world-class fiddler born in Sault Ste. Marie, Schryer will be returning home on April 18 to play a unique selection of pieces from around the globe alongside the Sault Symphony Orchestra. “The Symphony ...

It has been many years since I watch the musical ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’ at St. Joseph’s here in Wawa. I remember it being quite a fun show. In the Soo, Superior Heights OnStage presenting Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory from March 4-7th, 2020. Director Anthony Aceti is excited to present this year’s musical again at the Sault Community Theatre: “We’ve ...

The Old Town Hall in Richards Landing will be hosting two concerts in February to kick off the 2020 Just Passin’ Through concert series with Benjamin Dakota Rogers on Feb. 11 and the Sultans of String on Feb. 22. The Township of St. Joseph Events Committee founded the Just Passin’ Through Concert Series in 2012 to bring music events to ...

  The Shadows of the Mind Film Festival is excited to announce the 2020 lineup: 29 select films from around the world, set to screen Feb. 22 to March 1 in Sault Ste. Marie. The 21st season kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 22 with the gala film Arab Blues at the Grand Theatre and catered after-party at the Sault Ste. Marie ...

The 21st Annual Shadows of the Mind Film Festival is set to run Feb. 24 to March 1, 2020 in Sault Ste. Marie with a gala film and after party planned for Saturday, Feb. 22. The Festival committee is pleased to announce this kickoff event will be in partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Museum and that the film Arab Blues ...

Nov 28, 2019 @ 08:14 – This is a busy time of year for holiday parties at people’s homes and workplace. It is also a time of year when some people drink more than usual and get into accidents when operating a vehicle while under the influence. Whether you’re an employer hosting a company holiday party for your staff, or an ...

Nov 13, 2019 @ 08:01 The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is excited to announce the opening of its newest exhibition: The North Now. Featuring art from across Northern Ontario, this multi-disciplinary juried exhibition provides a glimpse of the immense creativity, diversity and innovation by established and emerging artists living in the North of the province. Artists from across Northern Ontario were ...

  Les artistes inscrits au cours d’arts médiatiques de la 10e année à l’école secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) ont tenu tout récemment leur première exposition holographique. Deux projets étaient à l’honneur: la combinaison siamoise alors que le second projet mettait en vedette la vie qui tient par un bout de laine. Ces projets furent dirigés par l’enseignante Mme Valérie Lévesque. Les élèves ...

  The artists in the grade 10 Media Arts class at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa) had the great honour of hosting their first holographic art exhibition. Two projects, directed by their teacher Mme Valérie Lévesque, were showcased: the Siamese combination while the second project featured life held by a string of wool. Students took pride in sharing the originality of ...

  Jean-Paul De Roover, who hails from Thunder Bay is much more than just a solo artist. He creates a performance with the live looping of guitars and a voice used as an instrument to construct songs piece by piece before your eyes. Beginning in silence his performance could lead anywhere as he builds it live, inviting his audience to become ...

There is a fundraising benefit for Nick Wiwchairyk and the Dwyer family planned for Saturday Night. There is live music, door prizes and lots of fun. Two youth, Abrielle will be singing and Ezekiel will be playing accordian. Organizers say “We are holding this benefit to show our community that no family has to go through their battles alone. They’re ...

Best to order your tickets immediately – Pete Zedlacher will be performing at Soo Blaster on Friday, November 8th! Premium Comedy and Soo Blaster are proud to present one of Canada’s most sought after comedians Pete Zedlacher performing live Friday, November 8, 9 p.m. at Soo Blaster located at 345 Queen St. E. Pete is a graduate of the prestigious ...

  Mary trained in classical violin for the first decade and a half of her life, but has now moved into traditional music, she’s travelled to many places with rich fiddle traditions, immersing in the tunes and styles of Ireland, Scotland, Appalachia and New England.  Mary says “I love the fun of ragtime tunes and sappy waltzes from the 20s, as well as haunting ...