All Ages

Looking for a slide guitar player in Thunder Bay? Ask around. Guaranteed, without hesitation or reservation, you’ll hear the same name over and over again – Dave Jonasson.
Jonasson has a long personal presence in Thunder Bay’s music history that he can trace back to the mid-1970 days of Ken Hamm, the Bay Street Blues Band and Rodney Brown & the Derailers. He has led many bands over the years, most notably the Blue Pretenders and been a popular draw at the Red Rock Folk Festival and the Trout Forest Music Festival in Ear Falls. With a passion for his craft, a heartfelt delivery, an unassuming nature and a deep respect for the music’s traditions, Jonasson is the epitome of what attracted us all to the blues to begin with. And, while the spirit of Elmore James and Ry Cooder haunt the stirring sounds of his slide guitar, he is also a great admirer of Chuck Berry rock ‘n’ roll, Fats Waller jazz and Ricky Skaggs bluegrass.
“Authenticity” is the operative word here. Served up with northern gusto and first class musicianship don’t miss the hearty samplings of Delta and Chicago blues, R&B and rock ‘n’ roll on Southern Comfort’s play list.

Robin Ranger is an Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) from Fort William First Nation located at the head of the north shore of Lake Superior. As a jazz composer, singer, songwriter, guitarist and bassist, he has been an active recording and touring musician for over ten years. Robin released his first album of his own compositions in January 2004. ‘The Robin Ranger Quartet – On the Shortest Day of the Year’ was recorded on December 21st, 2003 with a full jazz quartet led by Robin. Robin was awarded a grant from the Ontario Arts Council for his second record of his own jazz compositions, ‘Robin Ranger – The View From Seventh Sky’.
http://www.robinranger.com/

Don’t miss the Kids’ Halloween Hoot at Fort William Histroical Park!
Every Saturday and Sunday during the month of October from 12pm to 5pm.
• Spooky Crafts
• Trick-or-Treating
• Haunted Maze
• Storytelling
• Scavenger Hunt
• Haunted Adventures
• Fun & Yucky Activities
• Come in your costume!
• Free parking
• It’s fun for the whole family – rain or shine!
Admission:
Adults – $ 5.00
Youth (6-12 years) – $ 10.00
Kids 5 and under – FREE
*Prices include HST
This programming is recommended for children 12 years of age and under.
Please remember:
• Dress weather appropriate (hat, mitts, sweaters/jackets, etc.)
• Cash (ATM will not be available)
• No outside food and beverages allowed
• No pets allowed
• No cell phones or flashlights allowed during the tour
• Treats cannot be guaranteed as nut free
• Advanced tickets are not required
• The event is a go, rain or shine – tickets are non-refundable
For more information about this event please call 807-473-2344.

Come and celebrate the New Year with us at Fort William Historical Park’s New Year’s Eve Family Frolic!
December 31st from 6pm to 10pm.
Enjoy live music and entertainment, plenty of indoor games and activities, and cap off the celebration with the exciting countdown to a spectacular fireworks display!
Indoor & Outdoor Activities:
Sliding hill
Winter golf
Snowball catapult
Snowshoeing
Snow graffiti
Dog sled rides $10/ride (Approx. 2 adults or 3 children)
Resolution board
Children’s crafts
Skating rink (Bring your skates!)
Snowshoeing (Snowshoes provided)
Bonfires
Self-guided tours
Play in the hay pile
Meet our new baby goat triplets and enter our contest to name them
Take your photo with Willy and Amik, the Fort mascots
Awesome fireworks show at 10pm!
Plus:
Hot chocolate
Tasty snacks and refreshments available in the Cantine Restaurant
Free parking
It’s fun for the whole family!
Dress warm!
Admission:
Adult – $ 10.00
Senior (60+) – $ 8.00
Student (13+ with ID) – $ 8.00
Youth (6-12) – $ 8.00
Children 5 & under – FREE
*Prices include HST
For more information about this event please call 807-473-2344.
Cash, credit cards, debit cards accepted at admission. Cash only on the Historic Site.

Sultans of String on 09/27/14
Artist: Sultans of String
Date: 09/27/14
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: The Finlandia Hall
City: Thunder Bay , Ontario
Country: CA
Admission: $25 advance / SGFMS members at door, $30 non-members
Age restrictions: All Ages
Notes: Sponsored by CBC Radio One, Travelodge Thunder Bay, The Chronicle Journal and Sleeping Giant Brewing Company.

John Mann on 10/18/14
Artist: John Mann
Date: 10/18/14
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: The Finlandia Hall
City: Thunder Bay , Ontario
Country: CA
Admission: $25 advance / SGFMS members at door, $30 non-members
Age restrictions: All Ages
Notes: Sponsored by CBC Radio One, Travelodge Thunder Bay, The Chronicle Journal and Sleeping Giant Brewing Company.