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Main Street Theatre Works performs in the heart of the Sierra Nevada foothills, in two unique venues, including the picturesque Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre. Look below for where to buy tickets, and how to get to our theatres.

Hunting Down Our Box Office

Lizzie Ann's/Bubblegum Books
(cash, check, and credit transactions)
59 Main Street
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 267-5680, 10 am - 5 pm (Pacific Time)

Hein & Company Bookstore
(cash and check transactions only)
204 Main Street
Jackson, CA 95642

or

Susan McCandless, Artistic Director
209-295-4499 (Information Only)

Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre: Information

Stroll past a historic tailing wheel, cross the bridge, and adjacent to a one-room 19th century church, you'll discover our amphitheatre nestled among the oaks. Admidst the occasional wild turkey or venturesome deer, come see award-winning theatre under the stars! Situated on the historic Kennedy Mine property, a performance at our picturesque amphitheatre is truly an experience for the senses. What to bring: layers of clothing for the cool summer nights, mosquito repellent, a low-lying chair or blanket, a picnic dinner and a bottle of wine. Gates open at 6:30 pm for picnicking. The performance begins at 8pm. The evening is better enjoyed with friends! Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more on Friday evenings. Contact our Box Office for details. Tickets: $16 (General Admission); $12 (Students 18 and Under).

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Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre Directions

The Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre is located in Jackson. Although it is situated on Kennedy Mine property (entrance to the mine is on State Route 49), access to the amphitheatre is from N. Main Street. Our gravel parking lot is next to the Country Squire Motel at 1105 N. Main Street. A short walk from the parking lot will take you past a picturesque "tailing wheel" and over a bridge before reaching the amphitheatre itself. Please see specific driving directions below the map.

From Sacramento
Take the Jackson Highway (State Route 16) east through Rancho Murieta to the junction with State Route 49. Turn right (south) onto State Route 49, toward Jackson. Travel through Drytown, Amador City, and Sutter Creek. Just past Sutter Creek is the intersection of Highway 49 and Ridge Road; continue straight through the intersection for about 8/10ths mile until you reach the stop sign and flashing red light at Jackson Gate Road. Turn left onto Jackson Gate Road and drive about 2 miles until you reach the gravel parking lot on the right side, just before the Country Squire Motel at 1105 N. Main Street.

From El Dorado County
From the El Dorado Hills area, take Latrobe Road south to State Route 16 (Jackson Highway). Turn left onto State Route 16 and head east for about 4 miles. At the junction of State Routes 16 and 49, turn right (south) onto 49, toward Jackson. Travel through Drytown, Amador City, and Sutter Creek. Just past Sutter Creek is the intersection of Highway 49 and Ridge Road; continue straight through the intersection for about 8/10ths mile until you reach the stop sign and flashing red light at Jackson Gate Road. Turn left onto Jackson Gate Road and drive about 2 miles until you reach the gravel parking lot on the right side, just before the Country Squire Motel at 1105 N. Main Street.

From the Placerville area, take State Route 49 south all the way through Plymouth, Drytown, Amador City, and Sutter Creek. Just past Sutter Creek is the intersection of Highway 49 and Ridge Road; continue straight through the intersection for about 8/10ths mile until you reach the stop sign and flashing red light at Jackson Gate Road. Turn left onto Jackson Gate Road and drive about 2 miles until you reach the gravel parking lot on the right side, just before the Country Squire Motel at 1105 N. Main Street.

From South Lake Tahoe
Take State Route 89 south to the junction with State Route 88. Turn right (west) on State Route 88, and continue over Carson Pass until you reach Jackson. In downtown Jackson, turn right (north) at the junction with State Route 49. At the next traffic signal (the Jackson Fire Department is on the corner), turn right onto Main Street and then make an immediate left onto N. Main Street (next to the Home & Farm Kitchen Supply store). Follow N. Main Street for 1 mile until you see the Country Squire Motel on your left (1105 No. Main Street). The Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre gravel parking lot is on the left, just beyond the motel.

From Stockton
Take State Route 88 east through Lockeford and Clements to the junction with State Route 49 just before Jackson. Turn left (north) onto State Route 49, and drive a short distance to the stop sign and flashing red light at Jackson Gate Road. Turn right onto Jackson Gate Road and drive about 2 miles until you reach the gravel parking lot on the right side, just before the Country Squire Motel at 1105 N. Main Street.

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