River Arts Alliance

Free Puppet Making Workshop with Dr. Bob at WAC
2022-07-26 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-07-12 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.winonaarts.orgDr. Bob (Robert Armstrong) is offering free puppet making classes for individuals ages 9 through 18 at the Winona Arts Center. Parents are encouraged to join the class and participate in their child’s creation. We will be using a simple template to build a rod style puppet. All materials are provided. There will be four separate sessions; students only need to sign up for one session. Classes are on June 14 or 28, July 12 or 26 and each session runs from noon to 3 pm. Space is limited to 12 students per class, so please reserve your spot by email to goblinpony@yahoo.com or through Facebook Messenger to Doctor Bobs Puppets. Learn more.

artsXchange at MMAM with Anne Scott Plummer
2022-07-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.www.mmam.org/artsxchange
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) and the River Arts Alliance (RAA) are coming together for a new, monthly informal artist exchange – artsXchange – a chance for artists and creatives from across a variety of mediums to gather for inspiration, exploration and exchange at the museum. The inaugural artsXchange, to be held at MMAM on Tuesday, July 19th, will feature RAA board member and ceramist Anne Scott Plummer of Island City Clayspace. This artsXchange is an informal conversation for ceramists and visual artists of all mediums about the language of form, particularly in ceramic art and pottery. Registration is highly recommended. Learn more.

Great River Writes – July Winona Writers Group Meeting
2022-07-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Winona Public Library, 151 W 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Public Library | 151 W 5th St.
Great River Writes Critique Group: where everyone is welcome to listen and share. Bring a copy of your writing that you wish to share (up to 2000 words). See July writing prompts & learn more here.

July Jazz Jam Supporting Winona Farmers Market
2022-07-17 14:30 - 17:30 | Island City Brewing Company, 65 E Front St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Island City Brewing Company | 65 E Front St.
H3OJazz.com
When you want farm-fresh ingredients for your next meal, you head to the Winona Farmers Market. When you want to hear some fresh and fun tunes, it’s time to head to the monthly Jazz Jam at Island City Brewing Company on July 17, 2022, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. All donations at the July Jazz Jam will be matched by H3O Jazz Trio and Island City – tripling the total for the Winona Farmers Market! Learn more.

Tile-Making Workshop at Winona Arts Center
2022-07-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
Richard Spiller, a local potter from Wisconsin, will present a second tile-making workshop featuring the “sgraffito” technique. $30 per person; registration required. Learn more.

Opening Reception - The Earth as a Gift, Not Possession by Catherine Tuggle at the Blue Heron
2022-07-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
July 13 through August 28Opening Reception | Friday | July 15 | 5-7 pmBlue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W Second St.The Earth as a Gift, Not Possession, an exhibition of pastels, drawings, and paintings by River Arts Alliance member Catherine Tuggle, will open on Wednesday, July 13 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. Learn more.

Business and Immigrant Stories of Winona - Willet Hauser Architectural Glass
2022-07-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St.sandbarstorytellingfestival.orgThe Sandbar Storytelling Festival, in partnership with the Winona County History Center, is sharing stories that have shaped Winona in a three-part series of “Business and Immigrant Stories of Winona.” Each storytelling event — free and open to the public — will begin at 7 p.m. at the Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St. As admission is limited, please call the History Center at 507-454-2723 to reserve a spot.July 14 — The founding of Willet Hauser Architectural Glass by Garrick Holey. In 1898, William and Ann Willet incorporated the Willet Stained Glass in Pittsburgh, Penn. In 1977, Willet Hauser Architectural Glass was formed through a merger with Willet Stained Glass and Hauser Art Glass Company in Winona. When the two businesses united, they formed one of the largest stained glass studios in the world.Learn more.
