Opening Night

Second Performance

Matinée Performance

Closing Night

The Friendly City Optimist Club presents Andino Suns in concert!

Reading & Performance Masterclass with Johnny D Trinh:

3HR | This workshop is a great opportunity for writers of all genres to improve their public reading and performance skills. Sponsored by: Saskatchewan Writers Guild | Moose Jaw Cultural Centre

Outlining Novels with Premee Mohamed:

3HR | If you don't plan your novels, you're missing out! How to outline longform work in a way that doesn't kill your excitement to write! Sponsored by: Saskatchewan Writers Guild

Great Big Book Club with Waubgeshig Rice

3HR | A discussion of the book Moon of the Turning Leaves, followed by a discussion with the author moderated by Jael Richardson.

Thematic Approach to Sci-Fi with Robert Sawyer:

3HR | A discussion of how to come up with and develop a high concept for your own science- fiction by finding the theme that will give rise to your plot and characters, and enthrall your audience. Sponsored by: SWG

Film : Cafe Daughter

1:45HR | Half-Chinese, half-Cree Yvette Wong struggles to find her place in a small Saskatchewan community in the 1960s. She embraces her Cree identity after she befriends Maggie Wolf and pursues her dream of going to medical school.

Readception

1HR | Vivian Darroch-Lozowski, Zalika Reid-Benta, katherena vermette, Timothy Taylor and Holly Hogan

Let’s Get Political

1HR | A discussion on what happens when books become political with David A. Robertson, Katherena Vermette, and S. Bear Bergman. Moderated by Jael Richardson.

2HR | Fish and Chip Dinner with literary trivia. Doors open at 5:30PM.

Interview with Robert J. Sawyer

1HR | A discussion with the acclaimed Sci-Fi writer on his works, turning a book into a TV series, and more. Moderated by: Ed Willet

An evening with Brent Butt: 2HR | Live comedy set followed by an interview with Brent on writing and his new thriller, Huge. Moderated by Rob Carnie

Breakfast and Panels Sponsored by Moose Jaw Events Centre Catered breakfast with coffee, juice and tea.

River Street Promotions, in partnership with presenting sponsor K+S Potash Canada, is thrilled that Homestand '24, a music festival, will be returning to Ross Wells Ballpark in Moose Jaw on September 7, 2024. The historic ballpark will be transformed into an incredible concert venue featuring a lineup of iconic and rising stars from various genres. Headlining the event is 54-40, a Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Canadian Songwriting Hall of Fame inductee. Joining them is the award-winning country duo Doc Walker, as well as three talented Saskatchewan artists: The Steadies, Belle Plaine, and Trick Ryder. Toque, a Canadian supergroup, will also be returning to Moose Jaw to close out the event.

River Street Promotions is a non-profit organization that promotes wellness through entertainment and has raised over $300,000 for youth well-being initiatives and park beautification.

Gates open at 3PM, the first band takes the stage at 4PM. Music will be played from 4-11PM.

Please note: a maximum of 2000 general admissions tickets will be sold to this event. Get your tickets early!