Upcoming art + music

Confluence of Art Show – Monday, September 28–Sunday, November 22. Reception and awards: Friday, October 9, 5-7pm. This annual juried exhibit showcases 50 works of art by regional and national artists. Becky's mixed-media collages "Happy Hour" and "Return of the Fifers" were accepted for this show. Pablo Center for the Arts, Hansen Gallery, 128 Graham Avenue, downtown Eau Claire, WI.

ONGOING - Select paintings of Jamie's are for sale at 2 Roots Gallery, located at 216 South Barstow Street, Downtown Eau Claire, WI. Open Tues-Wed-Thurs 3-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm.

Banbury Place Holiday Market – Saturday, December 5, 10am-4pm. This market includes original artists with studios in Banbury's Building 13, plus outside vendors. Both Jamie and Becky will have artwork for sale. Live music, food and drinks available for purchase. Banbury Place, Bldg. 13, 930 Galloway Street, Eau Claire, WI.

Songa String Band - Saturday, January 16, 6-9pm. Jamie joins Mario Friedel, Sherry Friedel and Katherine Altreuter for an evening of folk, bluegrass and Americana music. Ritz on the River, 114 West River Street, Chippewa Falls, WI.

Banbury Art Crawl 2027 – Friday, February 5, 4-9pm and Saturday, February 6, 10am-4pm. This annual event includes original artists with studios in Banbury's Building 13, plus outside vendors in Buildings 10 and 13. (Bldg. 13 has the green awning, Bldg. 10 is located behind Bldg. 13.) Both Jamie and Becky will have artwork for sale. Live music, food and drinks available for purchase. Banbury Place, 930 Galloway Street, Eau Claire, WI.

Songa String Band - Saturday, February 6, 7-10pm. Jamie joins Mario Friedel, Sherry Friedel and Katherine Altreuter for an afternoon of folk, bluegrass and Americana music. The Lakely, 516 Galloway Street, Downtown Eau Claire, WI.

Barley Brothers - Wednesday, March 17, 7-10pm. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with traditional Irish music! 2 Roots Gallery & Wine, 216 South Barstow Street, Downtown Eau Claire, WI.

Barley Brothers - Friday, March 19, 6-9pm. Continue your St. Patrick's Day celebration with traditional Irish music! The Lakely, 516 Galloway Street, Downtown Eau Claire, WI.

Sue Orfield + Songa Trio - Saturday, March 20, 7-10pm. Jamie joins Mario and Sherry Friedel plus legendary sax player Sue Orfield for a night of stellar jazz, folk, bluegrass and original music. The Lakely, 516 Galloway Street, Downtown Eau Claire, WI.

Songa String Band - Saturday, April 10, 7-10pm. Jamie joins Mario Friedel, Sherry Friedel and Katherine Altreuter for an afternoon of folk, bluegrass and Americana music. The Lakely, 516 Galloway Street, Downtown Eau Claire, WI.

Songa String Band - Friday, May, 7-9pm. Jamie joins Mario Friedel, Sherry Friedel, Vincent Friedel and Katherine Altreuter for an afternoon of folk, bluegrass and Americana music. Part of the Flambeau Valley Arts Association series; tickets available at the door, $15. Ladysmith Middle/High School, 1700 Edgewood Avenue East, Ladysmith, WI.

Sue Orfield + Songa Trio - Saturday, May 15, 7-10pm. Jamie joins Mario and Sherry Friedel plus legendary sax player Sue Orfield for a night of stellar jazz, folk, bluegrass and original music. The Lakely, 516 Galloway Street, Downtown Eau Claire, WI.