River Arts Alliance

Theatre du Mississippi Murder Mystery at the Polish Museum
2024-10-27 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Polish Cultural Institute & Museum, 102 Liberty St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Polish Museum | 102 Liberty St.
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Theatre du Mississippi presents a Murder Mystery Night fundraiser at the Polish Museum on Sunday, October 27. Get ready for an unforgettable night of intrigue as you become part of a thrilling Murder Mystery inspired by ancient Polish folklore. Hidden within the museum’s walls are secrets, legends, and a deadly crime waiting to be solved! Can you uncover the truth behind the mystery?
Will you be able to distinguish between fact and fiction? Who can be trusted? And what mythological forces might be at play in this dark and mysterious whodunit? Learn more.

WSO Presents Fall Concert “Autumnal Reverie”
2024-10-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Wesley United Methodist Church | 114 W Broadway St.
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As the weather turns colder and the leaves collect beneath our feet, there is little doubt that autumn is finally upon us. Have no fear, for the changing of the seasons also heralds the upcoming Winona Symphony Orchestra Fall concert. WSO presents “Autumnal Reverie” on Saturday, October 26th at 7:30 pm with a pre-concert talk by conductor Erik Rohde at 7 pm at Wesley United Methodist Church. Learn more.

Mississippi Hot Club Concert at WAC
2024-10-26 19:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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Back by popular demand, the Mississippi Hot Club from Minneapolis will perform at the Winona Arts Center on Saturday, October 26. The coffeehouse and gallery open at 6:00 and the concert begins at 7:00. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and are available at Music Mart in Winona or on Eventbrite. Mississippi Hot Club is inspiring a new generation of young swingers in Minnesota. With reverence and chops, Mississippi Hot Club’s new album, Swing Cities, shines light on the bold music of Django Reinhardt from a fresh pop-oriented perspective. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Embodied Multiplicity Group Exhibition in Lanesboro
2024-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Lanesboro Arts, 103 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, 55949
October 26 – December 21, 2024
Opening Reception | Saturday | October 26 | 6-8 pm
Lanesboro Arts Gallery | 103 Parkway Ave. N | Lanesboro, MN
lanesboroarts.org
River Arts Alliance member Sharon Mansur is one of the artists featured in Embodied Multiplicity, a group exhibition at the Lanesboro Arts gallery in Lanesboro, MN. Embodied Multiplicity celebrates the diversity of mediums and creativity of the artists who participated in the first two rounds of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color) Artist Residency at Lanesboro Arts. The work in this show ranges from abstract painted textiles, collage exploring systemic racism, a series of paintings exploring dead and new media, interdisciplinary dance film, photography weaving tales of migration and displacement, reflective mixed media portraiture, and multidisciplinary performance art. Learn more.

Family Drawing & Painting Art Class at WAC
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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The Winona Arts Center is excited to host a Family Drawing & Painting Tropical Fish Art Class with Richard Spiller on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Join us in drawing and painting Tropical Fish using 2 different size formats: 18” x 24” or 12” x 18”. You pick the shapes and colors. Class Fee: $30 for WAC members and $35 for non-members. All materials are included. All ages welcome! Reserve your spot and register today! Learn more.

WAC Film Chess Story
2024-10-25 19:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
The Winona Arts Center is hosting a screening of the film Chess Story on Friday, October 25th at 7:00 pm. The gallery opens at 6:00. Cost is $5.
The film takes place in Vienna, Austria in 1938 when it is occupied by the Nazis. Dr. Josef Bartok is preparing to flee to America when he is arrested by the Gestapo. As a former notary to the deposed Austrian aristocracy, he is instructed to hand over access to their private bank accounts. Refusing to cooperate, he is locked in solitary confinement and as his mind begins to crack, he disappears into the world of chess, maintaining his sanity only by memorizing every move. Learn more.

Unwind with H3O Jazz Trio October 25
2024-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Peter’s Biergarten | 54 E 3rd St.
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Take a break from raking leaves at Peter’s Biergarten for H3O Jazz Trio’s next Unwind Friday – October 25 from 6 to 8 pm. Unwind Friday offers mellow jazz to end the week, gather with friends, and enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars. Delicious food and desserts are available from Blooming Grounds and the biergarten has a wide variety of beers … all with no cover charge! If the weather doesn’t cooperate the music will move inside Blooming Grounds. Learn more.

RAA Art Schmooze October 25 at the Black Horse
2024-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Black Horse Bar & Grill, 34648 Old Homer Rd., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Black Horse Bar & Grill | 34648 Old Homer Rd. | Winona
You’re invited to a River Arts Alliance (RAA) Art Schmooze on Friday evening, October 25, from 5 to 7 pm at the Black Horse Bar & Grill. Held periodically throughout the year, our Schmoozes are casual gatherings for artists of all disciplines and arts supporters, open to current RAA members and non-members alike. Join us for a fun opportunity to meet and socialize with others in our area’s arts community and to learn more about what RAA does and how you can be involved. A brief program beginning at 6 pm will include announcements from RAA leaders and an opportunity for attendees to introduce themselves. Learn more.
At the Schmooze, and on RAA’s website here, participants can nominate individuals in the community to be recognized as Champions of the Arts.

McKnight Fellowships Info Session October 25 in Lanesboro
2024-10-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Cottage House Inn, 209 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, 55949
The McKnight Artist & Culture Bearer Fellowship Program will hold an information session for all interested Minnesota-based applicants on Friday, October 25 in Lanesboro, MN. The session will take place at the Cottage House Inn, 209 Parkway Ave. N, from 12-1:30 pm. This session, led by Program Leaders Tracy Krumm (Fiber Artists) and Marion Gómez (Writers) will speak to the full Artist & Culture Bearers Fellowship program, which supports 15 artistic disciplines, and more specifically to Fiber Artist and Writers Fellowships. See a flyer with more information here. RSVP to tkrumm@textilecentermn.org if you would like to attend.

October Jazz Jam Welcomes Sandbar Storytelling Festival
2024-10-20 14:30 - 17:30 | Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Two Fathoms Brewing | 65 E Front St.
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On Sunday, October 20, H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing Company will dedicate their monthly Jazz Jam fundraiser to the 2024 Sandbar Storytelling Festival. Jazz Jams take place outside on Two Fathoms’ spacious patio or in the taproom if weather is bad.
The mission of the Sandbar Storytelling Festival is to present storytelling performances which celebrate and preserve the power and pleasure of our varied cultural traditions and human experiences and to promote the art of storytelling for all ages. The three-day storytelling event, which took place earlier in October, provides exciting performances and compelling chronicles amidst the breathtaking beauty of Winona. H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing (formerly Island City) have helped support local nonprofits with over $52,000 in total donations thanks to the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! Learn more.

LOSST Presents: Long Tones on Latsch Island
2024-10-19 17:00 - 21:00
Latsch Island Beach | Winona
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LOSST (Letters On Sounds, Signals, Time) presents a listening event featuring music from Moon in a Field of Clover (Wisconsin / guitar spectralism), Woolen Lover (Winona / songs on the beach), Benjamin J Mansavage Klein (Minneapolis / solo tuba), The Driftless Area Long Tone Society (Winona / long tones on the beach) and tiny paintings by Paul Karner. This is a free all-ages event! Learn more.

Ukrainian Egg Decorating Class at WAC
2024-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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The Winona Arts Center will host a Ukrainian Egg Decorating Class by Jane Bangsberg on Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. We will create beautiful heirloom eggs using a wax resist method very similar to batik. Each participant will leave the class with finished eggs and all of the supplies needed to decorate eggs at home. Class fee is $55 for WAC members and $60 for non-members. Reserve your spot and register today! Contact Jen at jsbenson50@gmail.com. Learn more.

Hendrickson Organ Recital October 16 at Central Lutheran
2024-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
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 continues Wednesday, October 16 from noon to 1 pm with a performance by organist John Stender – Organist and Music Director at First Presbyterian Church in Rochester, MN. Featured composers include Paul Manz, Max Reger, Jehan Alain, Libby Larsen, J.S. Bach and others. The recital is free and open to all. Donations collected from a freewill offering will support the instrument’s upcoming renovation. Learn more.

Gate City Dixieland Band at the Black Horse
2024-10-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Black Horse Bar & Grill, 34648 Old Homer Rd., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Black Horse Bar & Grill | 34648 Old Homer Rd. | Winona
Sunday, October 6, the Gate City Dixieland Band will again play at the Black Horse on Highway 61 South from 5-7 pm for your listening and toe tapping pleasure. Come enjoy some happy music and delectable dishes. There is only one more appearance of the band there this year, the first weekend of November. Think about coming now while the weather and driving are pleasant. We’ll enjoy seeing you and playing for you.

Sweet Sounds with H3O Jazz Trio
2024-10-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Faith Lutheran Church, 1717 W Service Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Faith Lutheran Church | 1717 W Service Dr.
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Calling all lovers of homemade treats and jazz! On Sunday, October 6, H3O Jazz Trio will present the fourth annual “Sweet Sounds” – a concert benefitting the Lutheran Campus Center in Winona. The event runs from 2 to 4 pm and will feature the jazz trio along with some special guests and a delicious variety of homemade treats! The concert will be held outside, weather permitting, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1717 W. Service Dr., Winona, and move inside if the weather is unfavorable. There is no fee to enjoy this fun afternoon and the event is open to all with donations gratefully accepted. Learn more.

Nikkolas Smith Artist Talk & Book Signing at MMAM
2024-10-05 13:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
mmam.org
On October 5, artist Nikkolas Smith will be giving an artist talk and signing books at 1:00 pm at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Smith is the illustrator of the book The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson (Penguin Random House, 2021), one of two books that is featured in the current MMAM exhibition, Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity. The artist talk is titled, “Artivism: The Power of Art to Change the World,” and will take place in the Across a Wide Ocean gallery in front of Smith’s artwork. Through his powerful Artivism and his experiences as a Black Artist, Nikkolas Smith will take the audience into a visual journey to talk about how art can spark important conversations around our society’s greatest broken bones and inspire us to make positive changes. Tickets are available for the event at MMAM.org. Learn more.

Acrylic Painting Class with Barb Halvorson at WAC
2024-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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The Winona Arts Center is offering an Acrylic Painting class by Barb Halvorson on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. She will teach a unique project where we will paint on an actual leaf using acrylics. Class fee is $40 for WAC members and $45 for non-members. Beginners to adults are welcome – no experience necessary. Email Jen to register for the class at jsbenson50@gmail.com. Learn more.

WAC Film Elling
2024-10-04 19:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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The Winona Arts Center will host the screening of Elling on October 4th at 7:00 pm. Cost is $5. The gallery opens at 6:00 for viewing of our current artist exhibit of the Winona Arts Center Figure Drawing Group. Based on the best-selling Norwegian novel by Ingvar Ambjørnsen, Elling is a slyly funny odd couple comedy about two misfits trying to find their place in the world. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Jean Lukens Art Show at the Blue Heron
2024-10-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
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The next art show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse will feature paintings by Wisconsin artist Jean Lukens. An opening reception will be held on Friday, October 4, from 6-8 pm, with light refreshments provided. Jean says, “I am a contemporary watercolor artist. I have a passion for creating a non-traditional type of watercolor painting. I merge the organic medium of watercolor with the linear ink line. Harmony and balance of color and line inspire my work. Enjoying the thought process of creating an image and actually putting brush to paper keeps me inspired.”

Opening Reception - Feathered Friends and More: Original Oil Paintings by Colleen Shore
2024-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | The Nature Place, 789 Myrick Park Dr., La Crosse, WI, 54601
The Nature Place | 789 Myrick Park Dr. | La Crosse, WI
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Feathered Friends and More, an exhibition of original oil paintings by River Arts Alliance member Colleen Shore, will be on display from October 2, 2024 until January 2025 at The Nature Place in Myrick Park, La Crosse, WI. From messages birds might want to give us, to celebrating the seasonal migration of warblers, birders and bird fans will enjoy the variety of ways birds are portrayed and their impact on our lives. An opening reception will be held Wednesday, October 2 from 6-8 pm. Learn more.

Poet and Naturalist Dan Butterfass to Read at Blue Heron
2024-10-01 18:30 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
Dan Butterfass, of Rochester, will be the featured writer for the Laureates Writers Series on October 1 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse at 7 pm. He will read from his debut book Aerie, recently published by Shipwreckt Books of Winona. Butterfass holds an MFA in poetry from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and has made his living as a college English instructor, freelance outdoors writer, bookstore owner, and entrepreneur in the field of tourism. Aerie spans a quarter century of his writing life. Because of the Vice-Presidential Debate, there will not be an open mic after Dan’s presentation. Kristin Young (banjo) and Donna Buckbee (nyckelharpa) will get us going by playing some old-time fiddle tunes and songs, from 6:30-7:00. Learn more.

Patina at Elmaro Vineyard
2024-09-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
Elmaro Vineyard | N14756 Delaney Rd. | Trempealeau, WI
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Come out to Elmaro Vineyard on Sunday, September 29th at 1:00 pm 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. Learn more.

Autumn Unwind with H3O Jazz Trio
2024-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Peter’s Biergarten | 54 E 3rd St.
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As the leaves begin to turn, enjoy an early autumn evening with H3O Jazz Trio for their next Unwind Friday – September 27 from 7 to 9 pm in Peter’s Biergarten. Unwind Friday offers mellow jazz to end the week, meet with friends, and enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars. Delicious food and desserts are available from Blooming Grounds and the biergarten has a wide variety of beers … all with no cover charge! In case of rain, the music will move inside Blooming Grounds. Unwind Friday with H3O is scheduled on the last Friday of the month throughout the year. Learn more.

Tibetan Singing Bowls Meditation at WAC
2024-09-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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Tibetan singing bowls produce sounds that invite deep states of relaxation, enhancing the ability to meditate and enter expanded states of consciousness. The sounds and vibrations can create a sense of grounding, facilitating a connection to the deepest parts of our being, and opening the door to powerful healing. This is an opportunity for exploration and renewal in the presence of ageless bell sounds. Joan Filla is a local physician who was introduced to Tibetan singing bowls while recovering from long standing trauma. Singing bowls and meditation became an integral part of her journey and she hopes to share these powerful tools with others. The event is limited to 40 attendees. Pre-registration is required. Learn more.

Bach Society of Minnesota Concert at Central Lutheran
2024-09-20 19:00 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St.
The Bach Society of Minnesota, now in its 93rd year, will open its 2024-25 season at 7:00 pm September 20 at Central Lutheran Church in Winona with a Double Concerto Extravaganza featuring works by Antonio Vivaldi, G. Ph. Telemann, Handel, and J.S. Bach. Tickets ($25 regular, $5 student) can be purchased at the door or online. Learn more.

Theatre du Mississippi Meet and Greet
2024-09-17 16:00 - 19:00 | No Name Bar, 252 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987
No Name Bar | 252 E 3rd St.
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Join Theatre du Mississippi for a casual evening as we host a Meet & Greet and Information Session. Whether you’re passionate about acting, set building, or just curious about the local arts and theatre scene, there’s something for everyone! Come learn about Winona’s longest established local theater company, the exciting upcoming projects, and how YOU can get involved. From upcoming classes to volunteer opportunities, we’ve got something for every theater lover—no matter your age or experience level. Learn more.

Artaria String Quartet Benefit Concert at First Congregational
2024-09-15 16:00 | First Congregational Church, 161 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
First Congregational Church | 161 W Broadway St.
The world renowned Artaria String Quartet will perform a one hour concert at the First Congregational Church on Sunday, September 15 at 4 pm. The performance will benefit the church’s campaign to renovate its historic 1880 building and world class Casavant pipe organ. The event is free and open to the public; a freewill donation is requested. Doors will open at 3:30. Learn more.

September Jazz Jam Dedicated to Project FINE
2024-09-15 14:30 - 17:30 | Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Two Fathoms Brewing | 65 E Front St.
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On Sunday, September 15, H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing Company will dedicate their monthly Jazz Jam fundraiser as part of the Project FINE Welcoming Week Celebration. The Jazz Jam takes place outside on Two Fathoms’ spacious patio or in the taproom if weather is bad.
Project FINE is a nonprofit organization whose mission is “to create an inclusive community by serving refugees and immigrants and building connections across cultures.” H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing (formerly Island City) have helped support local nonprofits with over $51,500 in total donations thanks to the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! Last month’s Jazz Jam contributed $615 to the River Arts Alliance. All Jazz Jam donations are matched by H3O and Two Fathoms – tripling everyone’s contributions! Learn more.

Figure Drawing Exhibit Opening
2024-09-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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The Winona Arts Center is happy to host our Figure Drawing Circle Exhibit Opening on Sunday, September 15 from 1:00-4:00. The figure drawing group meets weekly at the Arts Center and we are excited to display their work. The exhibit runs from September 15 through October 27.
Throughout the ages, the center of art has been the human form. Our brains are hardwired to seek out connections with our fellow humans — two dots and a curved line become a smiling face, we can see people in the shapes of clouds and shadows. Whether crude stick figures, near photographic renderings, chiseled sculptures, or artistic abstractions, the human body has been a continual source of artistic inspiration. The tradition continues and Figure Drawing carries on that sense of artistic wonder. Learn more.

Studio West Art Tour
2024-09-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, 55343
Hopkins Center for the Arts | 1111 Mainstreet | Hopkins, MN (& other locations)
hopkinsartscenter.com
River Arts Alliance member Joan Porter-Einsman is one of the artists participating in the Studio West Art Tour (formerly known as the Lake Minnetonka Studio Tour). Joan will be at the Hopkins Center for the Arts location, 1111 Mainstreet in Hopkins, MN. The tour runs Saturday, September 14 from 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday, September 15 from 11 am – 5 pm. Learn more.
