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These stories about local arts, entertainment and the people behind them are made possible through the continued support of the Savoy's Jewellers as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Jake Rendell says downtown has become a musical hub

Jake Rendell says downtown has become a musical hub

Rendell is now part owner of Case’s Music, which has been a fixture of the community’s downtown core since it first opened on Spring Street in the 1990s
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The life and history of Jay Case and how he came to make the album, Foundation

The life and history of Jay Case and how he came to make the album, Foundation

For Jay Case, music has been his life and music is so intertwined with who he is as a person, there is no separation
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New program teaches adult learners the 'business' of crafting

New program teaches adult learners the 'business' of crafting

The Northland Craft Academy providing students experiences and skills that they can use in a career of crafting.
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Local artist Jean Becker is northern, twisted and crazy

Local artist Jean Becker is northern, twisted and crazy

Northern Twisted Art (and Pizza) has been a mainstay of the Mill Market for many years.
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The art of hairstyling (or how I learned to love my locks)

The art of hairstyling (or how I learned to love my locks)

Shampoo Alley owner and hair stylist Sarah Kelly talks about her passion for transforming her clients through their hair.
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Elise Nelson seems to be everywhere

Elise Nelson seems to be everywhere

Concert booker and consummate Girl Friday to the arts in Sault Ste. Marie, Elise Nelson talks about the local arts community, the revitalization of the downtown and why she is very selective about acts she books
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The Gladus: Portrait of a family built on a passion for art

The Gladus: Portrait of a family built on a passion for art

For Sherie (McKay) Gladu, art is more than just a passion, it led her to her future husband and her life with her two daughters.
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Tiny paintings that fit in your hand

Tiny paintings that fit in your hand

Sault-based artist Lidia Silvestrova, originally hailing from Russia, uses her art to maintain a strong family bond and share her unique vision and memories with the community.
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'For people like us, music means something' — the enduring legacy of Mister Disc

'For people like us, music means something' — the enduring legacy of Mister Disc

Sault ex-pat Todd Gordon explains why his CD store that closed down over 20 years ago is still bringing music lovers from the community and beyond together.
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Outside the normal: tales of flipping cabs and dancing like Mowgli

Outside the normal: tales of flipping cabs and dancing like Mowgli

Local DJ, Shane Erickson likens his work to that of collage artists who re-purpose and re-contextualize parts of music to form something entirely new
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