River Arts Alliance Member Events

Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The Winona Arts Center is excited to be a part of Sydney Swanson’s dance film project, the Driftless Dance Film Tour. She has produced eight dance films by seven Minnesota-based dance artists. The artists are: Brianna Johnson, Erin Drummond, Erinn Liebhard, Leila Awadallah, Sarah Abdel-Jelil, Sharon Mansur,…

Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St. Apart from a three-year break due to the pandemic, Winona’s Messiah Sing-in has thrilled audiences since 1991. On Saturday, December 7 at 7 pm, this treasured tradition, led by founding director Dr. Harry A. Mechell, will once again herald in the holiday season. The performance will feature singers from…

Elmaro Vineyard | N14756 Delaney Rd. | Trempealeau, WI patinatheband.com Come out to Elmaro Vineyard on December 8th to hear Patina play some traditional and contemporary Celtic, easy listening, folk, and original tunes. You can listen to Irish music while you enjoy a glass of Elmaro wine. Sláinte! Learn more.

Bluff Country Studio Art Tour in SE Minnesota is accepting applications for artists and galleries to participate in the 2025 event taking place April 25-27. Studio artists in Winona, Fillmore and Houston counties are encouraged to apply. A limited number of hosted locations are also available to artists outside the geographic area and those who…

Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. blueheroncoffeehouse.com A new exhibition at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse features oil paintings by Minnesota artist Colleen Cosgrove. Learn more about the artist at her website, colleencosgrove.com. The show will run from November 22 through January 6. An opening reception will be held on Friday, December 13, from 5…

Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St. facebook.com/winonabrassband On December 14th at 11:00 am the Winona Brass Band, directed by Dr. Janet Heukeshoven, will perform a concert featuring familiar Christmas carols. The audience will be invited to participate in a carol sing-a-long as part of the concert, families are encouraged to attend. This concert is…

Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The Winona Arts Center is very excited to welcome back Johnson Street Underground for their annual holiday show on Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 pm. The coffeehouse and gallery open at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and are available at…

Two Fathoms Brewing | 65 E Front St. H3OJazz.com H3O Jazz Trio’s 7th annual holiday Jazz Jam takes place Sunday, December 15 from 2:30 – 5:30 pm in the warmth of Two Fathoms Brewing Company’s cozy taproom. In addition to all your favorite holiday hits, the December Jazz Jam will support the Winona Immigration Network. And…

Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St. sites.google.com/centrallutheranchurch.org/hendrickson-30th Central Lutheran’s year-long celebration of their magnificent Hendrickson Pipe Organ will conclude triumphantly on December 18 from noon to 1 pm. Scott Turkington will perform works by Bach, Bossi, Franck, Boëllmann, Rowley, Saint-Martine, and Vierne. The recital is free and open to all. Donations collected from…

Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The Winona Arts Center is hosting a Holiday Carol Singing in the gallery on Friday, December 20 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Song sheets will be provided as well as hot chocolate and treats. Bring any small rhythm instruments if you wish. This event is free and open…

Curiosi-Tea House | 901 W 5th St. Hear Hywel ‘Taff’ Roberts read the classic holiday prose of Dylan Thomas! Sing Christmas carols and holiday songs with us after the reading! This event is free for all to attend. Freewill donations will go towards the 2025 Sandbar Storytelling Festival. Learn more.

First Congregational Church | 161 W Broadway St. Raised in Winona, Amanda has returned to town as a professional Opera singer having performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and throughout the capitals of Central Europe. She will perform an hour-long program of holiday songs accompanied by Nancy Edstrom Bachler on piano. Her program will end…