River Arts Alliance

Somsen Hall Centenary Celebration Open House
2024-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Winona State University, 175 W Mark St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Somsen Hall | Winona State University | 8th & Johnson Streets
The Winona Heritage Preservation Commission is partnering with Winona State University to celebrate the centennial anniversary of Somsen Hall with a free public open house on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Self-guided tours of the interior will be offered throughout the event. Guided tours of the exterior and grounds will take place at 10:30, 11:30, and 1:00. A noon program in the Harriet Johnson Auditorium will feature a talk by Distinguished Alumnus Dr. Scott Hannon on the history of the Winona Normal School, the first public teachers college west of the Mississippi River. Learn more.

Winona Community Chorale Concert “The Paths We Travel”
2024-05-18 14:00 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St.
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The Winona Community Chorale presents a spring concert entitled “The Paths We Travel” on Friday, May 17 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, May 18 at 2:00 pm. Performances are at Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona. Admission is by free-will offering.
The Winona Community Chorale is a mixed choral ensemble performing music from a wide variety of styles, genres and time periods. Now in its third concert season, the group is directed by Kurt Speltz. The original watercolor painting by Faye Schoen pictured above will be sold by silent auction during the concerts with proceeds going to support the choir and its vision. Learn more.

Theatre du Mississippi Presents Baby I’ll Turn the Sky Green for You
2024-05-18 19:00 | Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, 1164 W 10th St., Winona, MN, United States
Valencia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St.
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Theatre du Mississippi presents a production of the play Baby I’ll Turn the Sky Green for You by Taylor Sklenar, directed by Rae Peter.
Part One: In a ravaged 2051, a nurse tries desperately to keep her father on life support, despite her nihilistic sister’s desire to pull the plug. As the sisters quarrel, questions of their father’s past emerge, pushing their relationship to its breaking point.
Part Two: In 2019, the cast has transformed to play the older generation, and the decisions and secrets of the past come to life. An intriguing look at the responsibility that we have to other generations and the personal costs of action and inaction.
Tickets are $15 pre-sale or $20 at the door. Learn more.
