Are you looking for a welcoming space to connect, share and grow your sewing skills? This is a relaxed, friendly group space where you can work on a personal project, share creative ideas and chat with others who share an interest in sewing/quilting.

The Fort St. James Sew For Fun quilting and sewing group meets on the second Saturday of each month. There is a drop in fee of $5 for up to three hours, or $10 for the full day (9 am to 5 pm). Please note: this group is organized and run by volunteers. The fees are charged for the use of the space.

Open to all skill levels. No pressure. Work at your own pace on whatever you enjoy. Swap tips, fabric scraps and creative inspiration. Bring your machine or hand sewing projects, and any materials you need for your creations.

For many years, Lauren carried stories, not only of the physical and emotional processes of dying, but also the spiritual.

She presided at over 700 memorials, and supported many more through the processes of dying during her eleven years as the Manager of Spiritual Health for the Northern Health Authority. She also co-facilitated the Complicated Grief Group for seven years.

This multidisciplinary exhibition, “…in conversation with Death,” tells stories which defy any narrow religious tradition. Through artworks and installations, the exhibition includes gut-wrenching stories of grief and loss, but also stories of wonder, end-of-life humour, and visitations from beyond.

The artist also explores her own near-death experience and the losses of loved ones dear to her. As an aging person healing from cancer, she also converses with her own impending Death. Death is an ongoing relationship throughout one’s life.

This interactive exhibition brings intimate stories of Death to the observer, facilitates conversations about death and dying, may alleviate some of the fear of Death, and promotes healing from the loss of loved ones.

For many years, Lauren carried stories, not only of the physical and emotional processes of dying, but also the spiritual.

She presided at over 700 memorials, and supported many more through the processes of dying during her eleven years as the Manager of Spiritual Health for the Northern Health Authority. She also co-facilitated the Complicated Grief Group for seven years.

This multidisciplinary exhibition, “…in conversation with Death,” tells stories which defy any narrow religious tradition. Through artworks and installations, the exhibition includes gut-wrenching stories of grief and loss, but also stories of wonder, end-of-life humour, and visitations from beyond.

The artist also explores her own near-death experience and the losses of loved ones dear to her. As an aging person healing from cancer, she also converses with her own impending Death. Death is an ongoing relationship throughout one’s life.

This interactive exhibition brings intimate stories of Death to the observer, facilitates conversations about death and dying, may alleviate some of the fear of Death, and promotes healing from the loss of loved ones.

For many years, Lauren carried stories, not only of the physical and emotional processes of dying, but also the spiritual.

She presided at over 700 memorials, and supported many more through the processes of dying during her eleven years as the Manager of Spiritual Health for the Northern Health Authority. She also co-facilitated the Complicated Grief Group for seven years.

This multidisciplinary exhibition, “…in conversation with Death,” tells stories which defy any narrow religious tradition. Through artworks and installations, the exhibition includes gut-wrenching stories of grief and loss, but also stories of wonder, end-of-life humour, and visitations from beyond.

The artist also explores her own near-death experience and the losses of loved ones dear to her. As an aging person healing from cancer, she also converses with her own impending Death. Death is an ongoing relationship throughout one’s life.

This interactive exhibition brings intimate stories of Death to the observer, facilitates conversations about death and dying, may alleviate some of the fear of Death, and promotes healing from the loss of loved ones.

For many years, Lauren carried stories, not only of the physical and emotional processes of dying, but also the spiritual.

She presided at over 700 memorials, and supported many more through the processes of dying during her eleven years as the Manager of Spiritual Health for the Northern Health Authority. She also co-facilitated the Complicated Grief Group for seven years.

This multidisciplinary exhibition, “…in conversation with Death,” tells stories which defy any narrow religious tradition. Through artworks and installations, the exhibition includes gut-wrenching stories of grief and loss, but also stories of wonder, end-of-life humour, and visitations from beyond.

The artist also explores her own near-death experience and the losses of loved ones dear to her. As an aging person healing from cancer, she also converses with her own impending Death. Death is an ongoing relationship throughout one’s life.

This interactive exhibition brings intimate stories of Death to the observer, facilitates conversations about death and dying, may alleviate some of the fear of Death, and promotes healing from the loss of loved ones.

For many years, Lauren carried stories, not only of the physical and emotional processes of dying, but also the spiritual.

She presided at over 700 memorials, and supported many more through the processes of dying during her eleven years as the Manager of Spiritual Health for the Northern Health Authority. She also co-facilitated the Complicated Grief Group for seven years.

This multidisciplinary exhibition, “…in conversation with Death,” tells stories which defy any narrow religious tradition. Through artworks and installations, the exhibition includes gut-wrenching stories of grief and loss, but also stories of wonder, end-of-life humour, and visitations from beyond.

The artist also explores her own near-death experience and the losses of loved ones dear to her. As an aging person healing from cancer, she also converses with her own impending Death. Death is an ongoing relationship throughout one’s life.

This interactive exhibition brings intimate stories of Death to the observer, facilitates conversations about death and dying, may alleviate some of the fear of Death, and promotes healing from the loss of loved ones.

Bookbinding Workshop with Melissa Rioux 

Create your own hand-bound journal in this relaxing, hands-on workshop with Melissa from Honeybee Inspirations. Melissa will guide you step-by-step through the bookbinding process — no experience needed, and all materials are provided!

Choose writing or art paper to make a journal that’s perfect for your unique style — whether it’s for journaling, sketching, or creative play. Leave with a beautiful handmade book ready to hold your inspirations and ideas.

Melissa Rioux – Honeybee Inspirations
Melissa Rioux is the creator behind Honeybee Inspirations, where creativity and wellness intertwine. She began her bookbinding journey in 2011 after receiving a heartfelt gift—her childhood best friend hand-bound a novel she wrote and mailed it to her overseas. Inspired by this act of creativity and connection, Melissa has been binding books ever since. Today, she crafts a variety of meaningful pieces, from hand-bound journals to resin creations, malas, and gemstone-inspired art.

Alongside her creative work, Melissa is a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist, Ayurvedic Head Massage Practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher, and Yoga Instructor. She brings the same sense of intention and care into both her healing practices and her artistry, helping others reconnect with themselves through hands-on creativity and holistic wellness.

Her bookbinding workshops invite participants to slow down, explore their creative flow, and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece that is both beautiful and functional.

Please use the form below to register. Once your registration has been confirmed, payment will be required to hold your space.

This is a six-class series (not individual classes). Please note that this is a date placeholder only. To register for the series please use the registration form on the October 3rd event page.

In the Beginner Wheel class, students will work on the potter’s wheel learning to make bowls, mugs and plates. These three projects teach all the basic techniques a beginner potter needs to know to make most potter forms, with practice. In the first four of the six classes, the focus will be on throwing the forms, learning to trim them into more pleasing shapes, and finishing them well. The last two classes will primarily focus on glazing knowledge and techniques so that the students will have finished pieces to take home after the final kiln firing. There will also be time in the last two classes to finish up any projects outstanding and to have opportunities to ask more direct questions of Natalie for some one-on-one instruction on technique and finishing tips.

Once your registration has been confirmed, payment will be required to hold your spot. Please note that registration fees are not refundable unless the workshop is cancelled.

Students should wear clothing that is washable, and ideally bring an apron and an old towel. We also recommend keeping your nails cut short and refrain from wearing rings.

About the instructor:

Natalie was bitten by the pottery bug as a teenage in highschool art classes. Then life took a couple of turns and she wasn’t able to reconnect to the working with clay until she was in her 30s, after her daughter was born. Since then, for nearly 20 years, Natalie has followed the call of her creative nature to get herself quite literally elbow deep into the clay. She finds satisfaction in creating wheel thrown pieces, including everything from mugs to salad bowls, from citrus juicers to piggy banks. But she has a special appreciation for hand building, and some of her favourite creations are done with slabs and coils. Natalie began teaching early in her pottery career, beginning with children’s classes in Fort St. John. She has consistently taught classes from ages 4 to 84, both wheel and hand building and every level of difficulty. Natalie also explores photography, fibre arts, and from time-to-time writes some prose or poetry but, inevitably, the clay calls her back again.

This is a FREE program that is funded through the MakeWay Foundation. Registration is not required but space is limited.

For many years, Lauren carried stories, not only of the physical and emotional processes of dying, but also the spiritual.

She presided at over 700 memorials, and supported many more through the processes of dying during her eleven years as the Manager of Spiritual Health for the Northern Health Authority. She also co-facilitated the Complicated Grief Group for seven years.

This multidisciplinary exhibition, “…in conversation with Death,” tells stories which defy any narrow religious tradition. Through artworks and installations, the exhibition includes gut-wrenching stories of grief and loss, but also stories of wonder, end-of-life humour, and visitations from beyond.

The artist also explores her own near-death experience and the losses of loved ones dear to her. As an aging person healing from cancer, she also converses with her own impending Death. Death is an ongoing relationship throughout one’s life.

This interactive exhibition brings intimate stories of Death to the observer, facilitates conversations about death and dying, may alleviate some of the fear of Death, and promotes healing from the loss of loved ones.

For many years, Lauren carried stories, not only of the physical and emotional processes of dying, but also the spiritual.

She presided at over 700 memorials, and supported many more through the processes of dying during her eleven years as the Manager of Spiritual Health for the Northern Health Authority. She also co-facilitated the Complicated Grief Group for seven years.

This multidisciplinary exhibition, “…in conversation with Death,” tells stories which defy any narrow religious tradition. Through artworks and installations, the exhibition includes gut-wrenching stories of grief and loss, but also stories of wonder, end-of-life humour, and visitations from beyond.

The artist also explores her own near-death experience and the losses of loved ones dear to her. As an aging person healing from cancer, she also converses with her own impending Death. Death is an ongoing relationship throughout one’s life.

This interactive exhibition brings intimate stories of Death to the observer, facilitates conversations about death and dying, may alleviate some of the fear of Death, and promotes healing from the loss of loved ones.

For many years, Lauren carried stories, not only of the physical and emotional processes of dying, but also the spiritual.

She presided at over 700 memorials, and supported many more through the processes of dying during her eleven years as the Manager of Spiritual Health for the Northern Health Authority. She also co-facilitated the Complicated Grief Group for seven years.

This multidisciplinary exhibition, “…in conversation with Death,” tells stories which defy any narrow religious tradition. Through artworks and installations, the exhibition includes gut-wrenching stories of grief and loss, but also stories of wonder, end-of-life humour, and visitations from beyond.

The artist also explores her own near-death experience and the losses of loved ones dear to her. As an aging person healing from cancer, she also converses with her own impending Death. Death is an ongoing relationship throughout one’s life.

This interactive exhibition brings intimate stories of Death to the observer, facilitates conversations about death and dying, may alleviate some of the fear of Death, and promotes healing from the loss of loved ones.

For many years, Lauren carried stories, not only of the physical and emotional processes of dying, but also the spiritual.

She presided at over 700 memorials, and supported many more through the processes of dying during her eleven years as the Manager of Spiritual Health for the Northern Health Authority. She also co-facilitated the Complicated Grief Group for seven years.

This multidisciplinary exhibition, “…in conversation with Death,” tells stories which defy any narrow religious tradition. Through artworks and installations, the exhibition includes gut-wrenching stories of grief and loss, but also stories of wonder, end-of-life humour, and visitations from beyond.

The artist also explores her own near-death experience and the losses of loved ones dear to her. As an aging person healing from cancer, she also converses with her own impending Death. Death is an ongoing relationship throughout one’s life.

This interactive exhibition brings intimate stories of Death to the observer, facilitates conversations about death and dying, may alleviate some of the fear of Death, and promotes healing from the loss of loved ones.

This workshop is now full. If you would like to be added to the waiting list please let us know by filling out the attached form.

Debra Lyn delivers a high energy, soulful musical experience of traditional and original Blues. Music that expresses the full range of emotions in every song. With dark little turnarounds, her voice creates a musical elixir of whiskey and honey, solo or duo. Debra Lyn's lyrics, vocals, and guitar give voice to her songs.

“I heard KoKo Taylor sing the blues when I was 30. It changed everything for me. I picked up the guitar and taught myself to play. Writing songs came naturally from within. The traditional Blues lyrics to me are a surreal language. They conjure images of the musicians' lives in the early years where the blues began. Songwriting and guitar player inspirations include Memphis Minnie, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Bonnie Raitt and Barbara Lynn to mention a few. I was born in a then small town on the Prairies of Southern Manitoba. I spent years running cross country and doing my art. I moved to Winnipeg to be closer to the music I love and the musicians who share my love for the Blues. I was honored to be asked by John Scoles (Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club) to record a song for the "Tribute to Big Dave". "We best choose to pick the Blues" I chose "Sweet Della Jones" a song Big Dave wrote for Muddy Waters Grandma. I've spent many years on the road touring across parts of Canada, playing festivals, house concerts and bars as a solo, duo, trio or together with my band.”

Website: https://debralynneufeld.bandzoogle.com/home

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU5PtBrm0XqsfWVGJq_bn4w

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0TYLcqdPJf4NjRbAM5WK0q

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debra.neufeld.3

Doors open at 6:30 pm - Show starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $30 pp. All ages show.

This is a FREE program that is funded through the MakeWay Foundation. Registration is not required but space is limited.

To confirm your spot, please complete the registration form. We will contact you to confirm your time and arrange for payment.

This is a six-class series (not individual classes). Please note that this is a date placeholder only. To register for the series please use the registration form on the October 3rd event page.

In the Beginner Wheel class, students will work on the potter’s wheel learning to make bowls, mugs and plates. These three projects teach all the basic techniques a beginner potter needs to know to make most potter forms, with practice. In the first four of the six classes, the focus will be on throwing the forms, learning to trim them into more pleasing shapes, and finishing them well. The last two classes will primarily focus on glazing knowledge and techniques so that the students will have finished pieces to take home after the final kiln firing. There will also be time in the last two classes to finish up any projects outstanding and to have opportunities to ask more direct questions of Natalie for some one-on-one instruction on technique and finishing tips.

Once your registration has been confirmed, payment will be required to hold your spot. Please note that registration fees are not refundable unless the workshop is cancelled.

Students should wear clothing that is washable, and ideally bring an apron and an old towel. We also recommend keeping your nails cut short and refrain from wearing rings.

About the instructor:

Natalie was bitten by the pottery bug as a teenage in highschool art classes. Then life took a couple of turns and she wasn’t able to reconnect to the working with clay until she was in her 30s, after her daughter was born. Since then, for nearly 20 years, Natalie has followed the call of her creative nature to get herself quite literally elbow deep into the clay. She finds satisfaction in creating wheel thrown pieces, including everything from mugs to salad bowls, from citrus juicers to piggy banks. But she has a special appreciation for hand building, and some of her favourite creations are done with slabs and coils. Natalie began teaching early in her pottery career, beginning with children’s classes in Fort St. John. She has consistently taught classes from ages 4 to 84, both wheel and hand building and every level of difficulty. Natalie also explores photography, fibre arts, and from time-to-time writes some prose or poetry but, inevitably, the clay calls her back again.

To confirm your spot, please complete the registration form. We will contact you to confirm your time and arrange for payment.

Join Elsa for an afternoon of creative fun. In this workshop she will lead you through the technique for creating stunning beaded earrings. This workshop is open to individuals of all ages who are comfortable using a needle and thread. Due to the nature of this technique you will need to have good manual dexterity. Those beads are tiny!

To register, please complete the registration form. Payment will be required once your space is confirmed in order to hold your spot. Thank you!

This is a FREE program that is funded through the MakeWay Foundation. Registration is not required but space is limited.

Veanna and Bruna will show participants how to turn rope into a bowl (no, it’s not a magic trick!).

Participants will need to bring a sewing machine that is equipped with a denim needle (or at least one designed for thick material), and thread (neutral colour). The rope will be provided and is included in the cost of the workshop.

Please use the registration form to confirm your interest in joining us. Space is limited so don’t delay! Once your registration is confirmed payment will be required to secure your spot in the workshop. Registration closes on October 23rd.

This is a FREE program that is funded through the MakeWay Foundation. Registration is not required but space is limited.

Are you looking for a welcoming space to connect, share and grow your sewing skills? This is a relaxed, friendly group space where you can work on a personal project, share creative ideas and chat with others who share an interest in sewing/quilting.

The Fort St. James Sew For Fun quilting and sewing group meets on the second Saturday of each month. There is a drop in fee of $5 for up to three hours, or $10 for the full day (9 am to 5 pm). Please note: this group is organized and run by volunteers. The fees are charged for the use of the space.

Open to all skill levels. No pressure. Work at your own pace on whatever you enjoy. Swap tips, fabric scraps and creative inspiration. Bring your machine or hand sewing projects, and any materials you need for your creations.

This is a six-class series (not individual classes). Please note that this is a date placeholder only. To register for the series please use the registration form on the October 3rd event page.

In the Beginner Wheel class, students will work on the potter’s wheel learning to make bowls, mugs and plates. These three projects teach all the basic techniques a beginner potter needs to know to make most potter forms, with practice. In the first four of the six classes, the focus will be on throwing the forms, learning to trim them into more pleasing shapes, and finishing them well. The last two classes will primarily focus on glazing knowledge and techniques so that the students will have finished pieces to take home after the final kiln firing. There will also be time in the last two classes to finish up any projects outstanding and to have opportunities to ask more direct questions of Natalie for some one-on-one instruction on technique and finishing tips.

Once your registration has been confirmed, payment will be required to hold your spot. Please note that registration fees are not refundable unless the workshop is cancelled.

Students should wear clothing that is washable, and ideally bring an apron and an old towel. We also recommend keeping your nails cut short and refrain from wearing rings.

About the instructor:

Natalie was bitten by the pottery bug as a teenage in highschool art classes. Then life took a couple of turns and she wasn’t able to reconnect to the working with clay until she was in her 30s, after her daughter was born. Since then, for nearly 20 years, Natalie has followed the call of her creative nature to get herself quite literally elbow deep into the clay. She finds satisfaction in creating wheel thrown pieces, including everything from mugs to salad bowls, from citrus juicers to piggy banks. But she has a special appreciation for hand building, and some of her favourite creations are done with slabs and coils. Natalie began teaching early in her pottery career, beginning with children’s classes in Fort St. John. She has consistently taught classes from ages 4 to 84, both wheel and hand building and every level of difficulty. Natalie also explores photography, fibre arts, and from time-to-time writes some prose or poetry but, inevitably, the clay calls her back again.

This is a FREE program that is funded through the MakeWay Foundation. Registration is not required but space is limited.

This is a FREE program that is funded through the MakeWay Foundation. Registration is not required but space is limited.

This is a six-class series (not individual classes). Please note that this is a date placeholder only. To register for the series please use the registration form on the October 3rd event page.

In the Beginner Wheel class, students will work on the potter’s wheel learning to make bowls, mugs and plates. These three projects teach all the basic techniques a beginner potter needs to know to make most potter forms, with practice. In the first four of the six classes, the focus will be on throwing the forms, learning to trim them into more pleasing shapes, and finishing them well. The last two classes will primarily focus on glazing knowledge and techniques so that the students will have finished pieces to take home after the final kiln firing. There will also be time in the last two classes to finish up any projects outstanding and to have opportunities to ask more direct questions of Natalie for some one-on-one instruction on technique and finishing tips.

Once your registration has been confirmed, payment will be required to hold your spot. Please note that registration fees are not refundable unless the workshop is cancelled.

Students should wear clothing that is washable, and ideally bring an apron and an old towel. We also recommend keeping your nails cut short and refrain from wearing rings.

About the instructor:

Natalie was bitten by the pottery bug as a teenage in highschool art classes. Then life took a couple of turns and she wasn’t able to reconnect to the working with clay until she was in her 30s, after her daughter was born. Since then, for nearly 20 years, Natalie has followed the call of her creative nature to get herself quite literally elbow deep into the clay. She finds satisfaction in creating wheel thrown pieces, including everything from mugs to salad bowls, from citrus juicers to piggy banks. But she has a special appreciation for hand building, and some of her favourite creations are done with slabs and coils. Natalie began teaching early in her pottery career, beginning with children’s classes in Fort St. John. She has consistently taught classes from ages 4 to 84, both wheel and hand building and every level of difficulty. Natalie also explores photography, fibre arts, and from time-to-time writes some prose or poetry but, inevitably, the clay calls her back again.

Join Kathy to make a perpetual celebration calendar. What a great way to display the important dates in your life (not to mention a handy reminder). These make great gifts!

Please note that registration and payment deadline is October 20th.

Use the form below to register. We will contact you to confirm your enrollment and payment arrangements.

This is a FREE program that is funded through the MakeWay Foundation. Registration is not required but space is limited.

Doors open at 6:30 pm - Show starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $30 pp. All ages show.

Marin was taught to appreciate the things in life built with your own hands and heart, and she has created a body of work that is exquisitely her own. Releasing her first album The Follow Through in 2016, Marin continues to reveal an indomitable and independent spirit, yet a heart vulnerable to deep desire for the intimacy of love and romance. Her second release Sight Unseen can be found among the precious but few to sign to Dallas Green’s (City and Colour) label Still Records. Distributed by Dine Alone Records (Toronto), her most recent album Sex & Dying hit the shelves early 2023.

In the small town of Horsefly BC, she was raised on harmony and sawdust in a family band of Folk and Country. She’s an accomplished piano player and plays an old guitar like a long lost lover and can find the harmony in everything. Marin works within the music industry from many angles. She has been Artistic Director and Production Manager for the festival Arts on the Fly for 12 years, has booked tours in Europe and across Canada, and is a regular session harmony singer for recording bands in Vancouver.

Listen here: Music — Marin Patenaude

This is a six-class series (not individual classes). Please note that this is a date placeholder only. To register for the series please use the registration form on the October 3rd event page.

In the Beginner Wheel class, students will work on the potter’s wheel learning to make bowls, mugs and plates. These three projects teach all the basic techniques a beginner potter needs to know to make most potter forms, with practice. In the first four of the six classes, the focus will be on throwing the forms, learning to trim them into more pleasing shapes, and finishing them well. The last two classes will primarily focus on glazing knowledge and techniques so that the students will have finished pieces to take home after the final kiln firing. There will also be time in the last two classes to finish up any projects outstanding and to have opportunities to ask more direct questions of Natalie for some one-on-one instruction on technique and finishing tips.

Once your registration has been confirmed, payment will be required to hold your spot. Please note that registration fees are not refundable unless the workshop is cancelled.

Students should wear clothing that is washable, and ideally bring an apron and an old towel. We also recommend keeping your nails cut short and refrain from wearing rings.

About the instructor:

Natalie was bitten by the pottery bug as a teenage in highschool art classes. Then life took a couple of turns and she wasn’t able to reconnect to the working with clay until she was in her 30s, after her daughter was born. Since then, for nearly 20 years, Natalie has followed the call of her creative nature to get herself quite literally elbow deep into the clay. She finds satisfaction in creating wheel thrown pieces, including everything from mugs to salad bowls, from citrus juicers to piggy banks. But she has a special appreciation for hand building, and some of her favourite creations are done with slabs and coils. Natalie began teaching early in her pottery career, beginning with children’s classes in Fort St. John. She has consistently taught classes from ages 4 to 84, both wheel and hand building and every level of difficulty. Natalie also explores photography, fibre arts, and from time-to-time writes some prose or poetry but, inevitably, the clay calls her back again.

Sing out loud, sing out clear, raise your voices for all to hear!

Let’s get in the spirit of the holiday season by coming together to sing some old and new holiday favourites. This family-friendly event is open to everyone. Admission is by donation (pay what you can).

This is a FREE program that is funded through the MakeWay Foundation. Registration is not required but space is limited.

Are you looking for a welcoming space to connect, share and grow your sewing skills? This is a relaxed, friendly group space where you can work on a personal project, share creative ideas and chat with others who share an interest in sewing/quilting.

The Fort St. James Sew For Fun quilting and sewing group meets on the second Saturday of each month. There is a drop in fee of $5 for up to three hours, or $10 for the full day (9 am to 5 pm). Please note: this group is organized and run by volunteers. The fees are charged for the use of the space.

Open to all skill levels. No pressure. Work at your own pace on whatever you enjoy. Swap tips, fabric scraps and creative inspiration. Bring your machine or hand sewing projects, and any materials you need for your creations.

This is a FREE program that is funded through the MakeWay Foundation. Registration is not required but space is limited.

This is a FREE program that is funded through the MakeWay Foundation. Registration is not required but space is limited.

Doors open at 6:30 pm - Show starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $30 pp. All ages show.

Mark Rubin is an internationally recognized multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and cultural historian with over forty years of experience spanning American roots, country blues, punk, and contemporary Klezmer. A powerful socio-political storyteller, he pairs virtuosic clawhammer banjo and acoustic guitar with sharp-witted social commentary. Rubin is also an accomplished educator and speaker dedicated to exploring the intersections of heritage, identity, and regional music.

Born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Rubin grew up in Norman, Oklahoma, where he was raised in a Jewishly observant household. His father served as the director of the Hillel Foundation at the University of Oklahoma. His first forays in music found him as a bassist in the local reggae band and a roadie for OKC's Flaming Lips. But Rubin’s early career took root in Texas. In 1987, he arrived in Dallas, where he became a founding member of Killbilly (1987–89), a band that famously blended the speed and energy of punk rock with traditional bluegrass. At the encouragement of banjoist Danny Barnes, Rubin moved to Austin. Together, they co-founded the legendary proto-Americana band the Bad Livers in 1990. As the band's bassist and tuba player, Rubin helped pioneer a genre-bending acoustic sound that heavily influenced a generation of alternative bluegrass and roots artists. (Bad Livers tunes feature regularly in Billy Strings setlists.)

Listen here: Music | Mark Rubin, Jew of Oklahoma

Doors open at 6:30 pm - Show starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $30 pp. All ages show.

Eclectic and captivating, songwriter and scientist Sarah Beatty might be best described as a late night conversation between Joni Mitchell, Julie Andrews and Albert Einstein. With a voice as sharp as a silver-spur and dangerous as a diamond-backed sidewinder (Raw Ramp), she's a curious observer and constant inquirer of life's offerings. Bandit Queen, her latest release, chronicles women at the leading edge of social norms, graces, and allowances. It peaked at #1 on Canada's Roots charts, became a staple in Top 30 charts across the country, appeared in the Earshot Top 20, and planted her songs and insights square in the ears and hearts of bloggers and industry insiders. Far beyond the mainstream, it landed on international playlists all the way from Nashville to The Netherlands.

As a live performer, she's known for enchanting audiences with warmth, wit, fresh perspective, and messages that make people think.

Listen here: Music — Sarah Beatty

Doors open at 6:30 pm - Show starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $30 pp. All ages show.

For more than 20 years, guitarist and singer Christine Tassan has steered her course with brilliance, confidence, and absolutely contagious energy. One of the rare female soloists in jazz and gypsy jazz guitar, she stands out with a unique touch, a sensitive, melodic playing style, and boundless stage presence. Renowned for her versatility—as a singer, composer, songwriter, director, and producer—she is involved in numerous musical projects in Quebec and on the international scene, both as a bandleader and a sidemusician.

Marie-Véronique Bourque is an acclaimed jazz flutist and singer-songwriter, renowned for her bold artistry and signature crossover Jazz style. Originally from Québec and now based in Regina, she blends original compositions with fresh interpretations of jazz standards, creating a unique and captivating sound.

In 2025, Christine collaborated with Marie-Véronique and co-produced the album Bruissement boréal. Inspired by the natural soundscapes of Quebec and Saskatchewan, where each artist resides, the album is characterized by an eclectic blend of styles reflecting their diverse musical backgrounds, skillfully weaving together natural textures, traditional jazz, blues, Latin music, swing, classical influences, and a touch of rock.

Listen here: Bruissement boréal – Christine Tassan