RAA to participate in Mid West Music Fest Activities
Saturday, May 10 | 10 am – 4 pm
Engage Winona | 119 E 3rd St
riverartsalliance.org
River Arts Alliance (RAA) has announced it will coordinate music and arts activities in partnership with organizers of the Mid West Music Fest. RAA will showcase musicians, visual artists, and provide makers workshop activities on location at the Engage Winona space (119 E 3rd St) from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, May 10.
The lineup of entertainment and activities at the Engage Winona space will include opportunities for Festivalgoers and community members of all ages to participate and enjoy. Local musicians will perform live during designated times throughout the day, including Frank and Ruth Bures on clarinet, and The Adesso Duo featuring violinists Joel Zebel and Olivia White.
Makers workshop activities for youth and adults are also planned for the day. Winona-based photographer Pete Mutschler and Stillwater, MN poet Tom Gillaspy will guide participants through the creative process known as Ekphrasis – pairing a visual work of art with poetry to create a unique artistic expression through the combined mediums.
RAA will also coordinate opportunities for local visual artists who are RAA members to present their work on the gallery walls at the Engage Winona space. Selected artists will have the opportunity to present their work in the gallery throughout the month of May.
An interactive sidewalk chalk art activity for children of all ages will also take place throughout the day (weather permitting) immediately outside the Engage Winona offices.
Plan your day to enjoy the lineup of River Arts Alliance activities during the Midwest Music Fest.
10 am – 4 pm: Sidewalk chalk art for children of all ages
10-11 am: Makers Workshop – Ekphrasis for Youth (under age 14) led by photographer and RAA board member Pete Mutschler and poet Tom Gillaspy
11 am – noon: Live music by Frank and Ruth Bures on clarinet
Noon-1 pm: Mingle (Workshop participants/teachers and audience/musicians available for interaction/discussion with visitors)
1-2 pm: Makers Workshop – Ekphrasis for adults (age 14+) led by photographer and RAA board member Pete Mutschler and poet Tom Gillaspy
2-3 pm: Live music featuring The Adesso Duo, violinists Joel Zebel and Olivia White
3-4 pm: Mingle (Workshop participants/teachers and audience/musicians available for interaction/discussion with visitors)
For more information, or should River Arts Alliance Members wish to inquire about presenting their work on the gallery walls of the Engage Winona space for the month of May, please reach out to the River Arts Alliance arts administrator, Rick Hall, at admin@riverartsalliance.org.