Sarah Gartshore

  Sarah Gartshore has had an outstanding career in Chicago and relocated to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario in 2014 where she teaches at the Algoma Conservatory and Algoma University. The Chicago Tribune describes her voice as “particularly impressive and possessing a rich, shining soprano”. Performances have included the Ravina Festival, Santa Fe Opera, American Opera … Read more

Explaining The Soo Theatre Project – What Is This Place?

Have you ever wondered what exactly goes on in the building that houses the Soo Theatre Project? The Eastern Upper Peninsula’s only non-profit community arts center is a diverse and encompassing enterprise serving students and the community at large in many ways, some of which may surprise you! In addition to a full spring, summer, … Read more

Holiday Celebrations at STP Continue and Gift Ideas

After the successful Holiday Home Tour and Tea and the LSSU/STARS holiday concert last weekend, The Soo Theatre Project is continuing its holiday celebrations with a STARS Strings concert on Monday, December 19 at 6:30 pm at the New Hope Community Church in Kinross. This concert will have eight different groups performing: STARS Youth Orchestras … Read more

Soo Theatre Swing Dancing Night

A night of Swing Dancing will be held on Friday, December 16 at the historic Soo Theatre Project in Sault Ste, Marie from 8-10pm.  The Soo Theatre is located at 534 Ashmun Street. This one night event will be led by Soo Theatre’s newest dance instructor Ashley Burger. Burger recently coached many of the Dancing … Read more

Tour of Homes: 105 Arlington St.

Quietly residing above the 9&10 News office, where Laurie Morley works, is “The Arlington Executive Suite.” Fun surprises await those who enter this delightfully decorated apartment home. Laurie and Scott Morley completely renovated this space – much of it themselves. There are no before and after photos because the space was in such disarray that … Read more

Tour of Homes: 805 East Spruce St.

Ken and Nancy Miller’s 1900 Victorian home is another Sault Sainte Marie gem filled with antiques, family heirlooms, and even peacock feathers. Once inside the front door, notice the rich woodwork, the L-shaped stairs, French doors, and an apple butter kettle. The lamp on the foyer table is from Ken’s grandmother’s home in Ontario. Beginning … Read more

Tour of Homes: 506 North Ravine St.

Built in 1890, called an American Four Square House, and known as “Dr. Scott’s residence,” the home at 506 North Ravine Street has been nearly completely renovated and deeply loved by the Landis family. A before and after photo book will be available for your perusal. The Landises’ commitment and attention to detail is obvious … Read more

Tour of Homes: 501 Sheridan Dr.

Spacious, visual, and fun, 501 Sheridan Drive is a beautiful home filled with exposed stone of the past, nooks and crannies at every turn, and grand views of the outdoors literally at every step. This home once belonged to Judge Steer, who had a law library in the home (c 1890). His books were the … Read more