River Arts Alliance

Preston Lawing Printing Classes | WAC
2026-05-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
This 2-week workshop will ease into the printing processes of Drypoint and Chine Colle. We will explore combining these two methods: one focuses on fine lines and tones, the other explores color and textured Japanese papers.

Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help - preview
2026-05-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-22 19:30 - 22:00
208 Parkway Ave N | Lanesboro, MN
Tickets Here.
Let’s do the time warp and travel to 1973 for a retro coming-of-age comedy! You’ve heard of the Brady Bunch and the Partridge Family, now meet the wonderful and wacky O’Sheas: an upstanding Irish-Catholic family who can’t seem to escape comedic chaos. 19-year-old Linda O’Shea has been tasked by her frazzled mother to teach her little sister about the “birds and the bees”. But when the stern parish priest overhears, holy hell breaks loose! The O’Sheas must scramble to outwit the priest, confound a nosy neighbor, and discover that nothing is more sacred than family.

Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help
2026-05-23 - 2026-09-05 | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States
Tickets Here.
Let’s do the time warp and travel to 1973 for a retro coming-of-age comedy! You’ve heard of the Brady Bunch and the Partridge Family, now meet the wonderful and wacky O’Sheas: an upstanding Irish-Catholic family who can’t seem to escape comedic chaos. 19-year-old Linda O’Shea has been tasked by her frazzled mother to teach her little sister about the “birds and the bees”. But when the stern parish priest overhears, holy hell breaks loose! The O’Sheas must scramble to outwit the priest, confound a nosy neighbor, and discover that nothing is more sacred than family.

Watercolor Workshop with Miranda Lomeli-O'Reilly
2026-05-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Winona Arts Center (WAC) is offering a two-hour watercolor workshop led by Miranda Lomeli-O’Reilly on Wednesday, May 27 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.

Forecast Webinar Series 2026
2026-05-28 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-25 12:00 - 13:30
Register Now—Creative Power, Civic Purpose: How Artists Strengthen Democracy

We’re excited to launch Creative Power, Civic Purpose: How Artists Strengthen Democracy, a six-part virtual series supported by the Educational Foundation of America (EFA).
The series explores how artists and culture bearers strengthen civic health, deepen democratic participation, and help renew the civic fabric of communities across the country.

Red Mountains at Blue Heron Coffeehouse | Opening Reception
2026-05-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona stained glass artist and RAA member Jack Honeywell is now showing his new series Red Mountains at The Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona. This series features glass made in Winona in the early 1980s by the Peter Morris Glass Company. There will be an opening reception on Friday May 29th from 5 to 7 pm.

German Art Song | Amanda Blue
2026-05-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
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Wayfinding: an evening of dance films, food, and conversation, curated by Sharon Mansur
2026-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
This event includes Sharon Mansur and Meryl Zaytoun Murman’s new work reflecting on themes and collaborators from Meryl’s 2024 McKnight International Choreographer Residency at Prairie Island Campground, plus an introduction to their Wayfinding project’s creative archive. Also featured will be films by Sarah Abdel-Jelil, Yara Boustany, and Brianna Rae Johnson, followed by a discussion and food by Almadina in Rochester. Admission is $10 at the door. Reservations are encouraged, please email smansurdancer@gmail.com.

Zentangle Class
2026-06-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Beginner Zentangle at the Winona Arts Center Friday June 5 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm! Lisa Douglas, a Certified Zentangle Teacher – CZTTM, will guide us in this easy to learn, fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.

REGISTRATION CLOSES: Sugarloaf Community Theatre Presents Triple Threat Musical Theatre Camp
2026-06-08 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
This summer from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 15-19, Sugarloaf Community Theatre will host its first-ever Triple Threat Musical Theatre Camp, a weeklong musical theater intensive experience for youth who have recently graduated grades 1-8. Students will put together a production of “Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS,” while learning from experienced musical theater practitioners and building a variety of skills for theater and life.

Improv at the Garten!
2026-06-11 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join Theatre du Mississippi for a night of improv and laughs!
Second Thursday of each month (May–October)
Hosts Tristan Miller and Rae Peter will guide you through an array of games and challenges. Whether you want to get up and play or sit back and watch the hilarity ensue!
No preparation needed! Just show up and have a good time!
Free and open to the public
Tasty food and cold drinks are available for purchase

Lustrous Lights
2026-06-12 19:00 - 23:00 | No Name Bar, 252 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987
Get ready for an enchanting evening that’s all about self-expression, empowerment, and celebrating the artistry of performance art! Theatre du Mississippi is proud to host a spectacular showcase featuring new and rising talent as they take the stage with dazzling costumes, fun choreography, and plenty of personality. Whether it’s their first time performing, they’re just starting to explore the art, or they are seasoned performers, they are here to thrill and entertain with style and confidence. Come cheer on these performers as they bring their creativity, humor, and talent to the stage.

Introduction to Basic Weaving
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join Lisa Douglas at the Winona Art Center on Saturday June 13 from 10am to 12pm for an Introduction to Basic Weaving. You will learn basic techniques while weaving a “Mug Rug” to match the colors in your favorite Mug.

Sugarloaf Theatre's Triple Threat Theatre Camp
2026-06-15 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-16 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-17 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-18 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
This summer, Sugarloaf Community Theatre will be hosting our first-ever Triple Threat Musical Theatre camp, a week-long musical theatre intensive experience for youth who have recently graduated grades 1-8. Students will put together a production of Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS while learning from experienced musical theatre practitioners and building a variety of skills for theatre and life. Registration is open and the limited spaces are filling fast, so don’t miss your opportunity to participate!

June 2026 Mississippi Sippin' | MMAM
2026-06-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Thursday, June 18 | Open until 8p
$5 gallery admission [5p – 8p]
Free outdoor concert [6p – 7:30p]

Ellen McDonah Art Show | Blue Heron Coffeehouse
2026-06-19 - 2026-08-10 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join local artist and author Ellen McDonah for the opening reception of her new art exhibition at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse, located at 162 W. 2nd Street, Winona, Minnesota, on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. On display through August 10, 2026, you may view her website at ellenmcdonah.com

Artist Ellen McDonah Opening at The Blue Heron Coffeehouse
2026-06-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Ellen McDonah Art Show Opening
Join local artist and author Ellen McDonah for the opening reception of her new art exhibition at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse, located at 162 W. 2nd Street, Winona, Minnesota, on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. On display through August 10, 2026, you may view her website at ellenmcdonah.com

Patina at Elmaro Vineyard on Sunday, June 21 at 1:00pm
2026-06-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
Come out to Elmaro Vineyard on Sunday, June 21st at 1:00pm to hear the band, Patina. We play a mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic, folk, and original instrumentals and vocals. Patina is a three-member Celtic band. Kara Mae plays fiddle and sings vocals, Sue Lee plays guitar, banjo, and sings vocals. Greg plays Bodhran, whistles, accordion and guitar to round out the band.

SHIFT~ performance salon: Wayfind-ing (for one) with Sharon Mansur
2026-06-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Prairie Island Campground, 1120 Prairie Island Rd. N, Winona, MN, United States
SHIFT~ a performance salon, in partnership with The Cedar Tree Project presents:  ”Wayfind-ing (for one),” a solo dance performance with Winona based artist Sharon Mansur by the Mississippi River on Saturday, June 27 at 4:00pm at Prairie Island Campground, 1120 Prairie Island Road, Winona, on Dakota homelands. SHIFT~ is an informal and intimate interdisciplinary experimental series that has invited artists to collaborate and engage audiences in creative conversations since 2016. Admission is free and reservations are requested. Please email smansurdancer@gmail.com to reserve your spot, and for accessibility requests. Bring your favorite camp chair or blanket for seating. www.mansurdance.com/shift.

Sugarloaf Community Theatre Summer Musical Auditions
2026-06-27 18:45 - 21:45 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Sugarloaf Community Theatre is thrilled to announce auditions for our 5th annual summer musical, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience! All adults and youth ages 12+ are invited to audition, regardless of experience level. The show is based on a book by popular children’s author Mo Willems and follows Wilbur the Naked Mole Rat, who decides to break out of the boring world of being an unfashionable Mole Rat and, for the first time in Naked Mole Rat history, dress in style!! Auditions will be held in two large group time slots on June 27th, 6:45-8:15 pm

“Dying Man Suite,” by Tom Driscoll at the Historic Chateau Theater
2026-06-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Historic Chateau Theatre, 15 1st St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
“Dying Man Suite,” will roll out at the Historic Chateau Theater—nearby the Mayo Clinic downtown Rochester campus—on June 30, 2026, 7-9 p.m. in a conversation/Q&A curated by the multiple-award-winning author of more than a dozen books, former Winona Poet Laureate, Ken McCullough. Joining Ken and I will be the sensational Rochester Poet Laureate, Jean Prokett, and Registered Nurse & poet, Ariel Boswell, who since 2023, has worked as a writer at the bedside with the Dolores Jean Lavins Center for the Humanities where she writes with patients and facilitates workshops with staff and learners. The public is welcome.

Bellhouse Band at Two Fathoms Brewery
2026-07-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Bell House Band plays Americana, folk and original music on guitar, bass and mandolin. Band members are Connie Dretske, Bob Stuber and Jim Armstrong.

Playwriting Workshops | Theatre du Mississippi
2026-07-08 19:30 - 20:30
Zoom & In-Person Workshops starting July 8th
Our playwriting workshops provide a supportive and engaging environment for writers of all experience levels to explore storytelling for the stage. Participants develop skills in character creation, dramatic structure, creative process, and collaborative theatre-making while gaining practical tools to bring their ideas to life.
Find more details about each workshop and register here: https://tdmwinona.org/calendar
