River Arts Alliance

Patina at Elmaro
2024-12-08 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 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.

Messiah Sing-in Celebrates 30 Years December 7
2024-12-07 19:00 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
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 Bella Musica, orchestra, and soloists. Members of the audience will once again lift their voices to favorite choruses from Part One of Handel’s magnificent oratorio, Messiah. To enable all to attend, the event will be free and open to all. Proceeds collected from a suggested $10 donation will be given to support the Winona Community Warming Center. Learn more.

Driftless Dance Film Tour at WAC
2024-12-07 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 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, and Sydney Swanson. Each film features a unique approach to creating dance films and will leave you curious and inspired. The event is 75 minutes of film and 20-30 minutes of Q & A. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 16 and under. Learn more.

A Holiday Celebration of the Arts
2024-12-07 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-12-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Page Theatre, 700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Page Theatre | 700 Terrace Heights
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This year’s Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts holiday show is a festive celebration of dance, music, and theatre, featuring the talents of local students from across the community. Performers of all ages will take the stage to bring holiday magic to life, showcasing their hard work and passion for the arts. Learn more.

Holiday Free Ink
2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
All Ages 10 am – 1 pm | Adults Only 1:30-4 pm
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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The Winona Arts Center is hosting our Holiday Free Ink on December 7, 2024. Join in the fun and create holiday-themed monoprints using our etching press! You will be making cards that you can take home to family and friends. No experience necessary – instruction and materials included. Family and friends are welcome between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm and adults only (18 and older) from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn more.

RAA’s 2nd Annual Souper-Duper Pie Walk: A Celebration & Fundraiser Event
2024-12-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Sobieski Park Lodge, 965 E 7th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Sobieski Park Lodge | 965 E 7th St.
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River Arts Alliance’s special celebration and fundraiser event, our Souper-Duper Pie Walk, is returning for a second year! This fun evening will include a soup supper, a pie auction, and the recognition of our second group of “Champions of the Arts” (to be announced soon). Please join us at Sobieski Park Lodge to share a meal and support and celebrate RAA’s work. Learn more.
Tickets are $20 with pre-registration or $25 at the door without pre-registration. All payments can be made at the door with cash or check; registration is encouraged to help us plan for attendance numbers.
How You Can Help
Sign up here to donate a pie for the pie auction! Home-baked or purchased pies are both welcome; we greatly appreciate any contribution that works for your budget, available time, and baking skills. New this year, you can also enter your homemade pie in our “Most Creative Pie” contest!
If you can’t attend the Souper-Duper Pie Walk but would like to support RAA’s work, monetary donations are always welcome on our website here or by sending a check to River Arts Alliance, PO Box 992, Winona, MN 55987. Thank you!
If you would like to volunteer to help with set-up, clean-up, or during the event, please contact Johanna at admin@riverartsalliance.org.

Water Music: Chamber Concerts at the MMAM – Classical Christmas
2024-12-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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Join the Winona Symphony Orchestra at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum for a joyous and festive holiday concert on Thursday, December 5th at 7 pm. Featuring the Winona State University Vocal Chamber Ensemble, this concert will showcase Christmas and Winter-themed artwork to celebrate the magic of the season. Learn more.

Dry Point Etching Workshop at WAC
2024-12-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 | 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 thrilled to have Preston Lawing teach a 3-day workshop on Dry Point Etching. The classes will be held on Wednesdays, November 13, 20, and December 4 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Preston Lawing is an award winning professor and collaborative printmaker who has worked and exhibited with numerous artists and printers for over forty years. He will introduce participants to the technique of drypoint etching, covering both the practical aspects of creating prints and the historical context of the medium. The cost is $150 for 3 classes. Registration is required. Learn more.

Laureate Writers Series Features Book Launch of Naomi Cohn’s Memoir
2024-12-03 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
On Tuesday, December 3rd the Laureate Writers Series will feature a Book Launch of poet, memoirist, and teacher Naomi Cohn’s new memoir The Braille Encyclopedia: Brief Essays on Altered Sight. The event will take place at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse at 7 pm followed by a book signing and an open mic. The event is free and open to the public. If you are visually impaired you will find Cohn’s work particularly compelling and unlike any other you will encounter. The Braille Encyclopedia: Brief Essays on Altered Sight examines vision loss and relearning to read and write as an adult. Cohn is a writer and teaching artist. Her past includes a childhood among Chicago academics; involvement in a guerrilla feminist art collective; and work as an encyclopedia copy editor, community organizer, grant writer, fundraising consultant, and therapist. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Dwelling: Collaborative Exhibit at WAC
2024-12-01 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 excited to host our collaborative exhibit entitled Dwelling, opening on Sunday, December 1 from 1:00-4:00 pm. The exhibit will run from December 1, 2024 – January 12, 2025. This exhibit showcases printmaking using woodcuts created by Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center and a Legacy Grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC). Participants designed, carved and printed their own woodcut using the theme “dwelling” as a prompt. Winona Arts Center members were invited to display their own artwork using the same theme. Learn more.

Janice Kirk Featured on Rendezvous with a Writer Radio Program
2024-11-28 20:00
Online Here
An interview with River Arts Alliance member Janice E. Kirk will be featured on an upcoming episode of Rendezvous with a Writer, a program from LA Talk Radio. Janice will discuss her recent book, Drawing Close, Encountering Joy: An Artist’s Psalms and Prayers for the Earth. The episode will be broadcast on Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving Day) at 8:00 pm Central Time and can be heard online here or watched on Facebook here. Learn more.

24th Annual Winona Art Walk & Tour
2024-11-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-22 10:00 - 17:00
The 2024 Winona Art Walk & Tour will take place on Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. Artists will be participating at various individual studios and other locations in Winona, along with a group site located at the Winona Arts Center. The list and map of participating artists and locations are available on RAA’s website here. A gallery book with more information about each participant will be posted soon.

Water Music: Chamber Concerts at the MMAM, “Barber’s Adagio for Strings”
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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The Winona Symphony Orchestra and the Minnesota Marine Art Museum are excited to present the first concert in the 2024-2025 Water Music series, “Barber’s ‘Adagio for Strings'” on November 21st at 7 pm at the MMAM. Paired with a new museum exhibition titled A Nation Takes Place, musicians from the Apollo Music Festival in Houston, MN, will present a program that takes the audience through a complex and nuanced history of the United States alongside Barber’s famous “Adagio for Strings.” Learn more.

Hendrickson Organ Recital November 20
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St.
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There are only two more chances to enjoy Central Lutheran’s year-long celebration of their magnificent Hendrickson Pipe Organ. On Wednesday, November 20 from noon to 1:00 pm, Central’s own A. Eric Heukeshoven will perform works by J.S. Bach, Johann Helmich Roman, Johann Pachelbel, Flor Peeters, Charles Ives, John Ferguson, and Duke Ellington. Heukeshoven will also create two improvisations based on hymn tunes suggested by the audience. The recital is free and open to all. Donations collected from a freewill offering will support the instrument’s upcoming renovation. Learn more.

November Jazz Jam Supports Polish Museum
2024-11-17 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, November 17 from 2:30 – 5:30 pm, H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing Company will dedicate their monthly Jazz Jam fundraiser to a true Winona treasure – the Kashubian Cultural Institute and Polish Museum. Jazz Jams take place in the warmth of Two Fathoms’ taproom during the winter months. The Kashubian Cultural Institute and Polish Museum is a dedicated non-profit organization that strives to preserve and promote Polish and Kashubian heritage. The museum offers a vibrant and immersive experience into the rich traditions, history, and cultural contributions of the Polish and Kashubian communities. H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing (formerly Island City) have helped support local nonprofits with over $53,000 in total donations thanks to the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! Learn more.

Intro To Playwriting: The Art of Listening
2024-11-17 13:00 - 16:00
Online via Zoom
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Theatre du Mississippi presents Intro To Playwriting: The Art of Listening, an online workshop facilitated by Taylor Sklenar. Are you ready to bring your story ideas to life, but unsure where to start? Or maybe you’re stuck with writer’s block, feeling a little lost? Join our Intro to Playwriting workshop, where listening becomes the key to unlocking authentic dialogue, character development, and engaging stories. This workshop is for beginner and intermediate playwrights, best for ages 16 and up, looking to expand their creative toolkit and strengthen their storytelling skills. Sign up today and let the art of listening guide you to a stronger script! Learn more.

Philip Daniel Concert at WAC
2024-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 bring Philip Daniel from Lincoln, Nebraska back to our stage on November 16 at 7:00. Our doors open at 6:00 for the coffeehouse and gallery. Tickets are $15 in advance at Music Mart in Winona or on Eventbrite until 4:00 pm on November 16, or at the door for $20.
It is difficult to describe Philip Daniel’s music as it is something that you need to experience and it will fill your heart and soul. Daniel is a distinguished pianist and composer, acclaimed for his ability to evoke powerful emotions through his music. He has cultivated a unique musical voice that gracefully merges classical elements, minimalist soundscapes, and cinematic qualities. More information about Philip Daniel is available at his website, philipdanielpiano.com. Learn more.

Winona Brass Band Concert
2024-11-10 15:00 | Winona Middle School, 1570 Homer Rd., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Middle School Auditorium | 1570 Homer Rd.
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The Winona Brass Band will kick off their 31st season with a Veterans Day themed concert at the Winona Middle School Auditorium on Sunday, November 10 at 3:00 pm. The group is excited to begin their fourth decade as they continue offering great music to audiences in a new performance location. All Winona Brass Band concerts are free and open to all. Donations will be accepted in support of the group’s mission to bring concerts to a diverse audience free of charge. Learn more.

John Paulson Big Band Fundraiser
2024-11-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Wellington’s Pub & Grill, 1429 W Service Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Wellington’s Pub & Grill | 1429 W Service Dr.
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The John Paulson Big Band is offering a free big band jazz fundraiser at Wellington’s Pub & Grill in Winona on November 9, 2024 at 7:30 pm for the Winona Food Shelf-Winona Volunteer Services. Donations will be accepted at the concert and online until December 30th at https://gofund.me/055592cc. The 18-piece John Paulson Big Band includes some of the best jazz players and teachers in the region. They are unique in that they perform only original big band jazz composed and arranged by musical director and saxophonist John Paulson. Learn more.

Mike Munson & Lars-Erik Larson Concert at WAC
2024-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 at 228 E 5th Street is excited to welcome back to our stage, our favorite blues musician from Winona, Mike Munson. Mike will be joined by percussionist Lars-Erik Larson for this amazing evening of music from 7:00-9:00 pm on Saturday, November 9. Doors open at 6:00 for the coffeehouse and gallery viewing. Tickets are $15 in advance at Music Mart and Eventbrite until 4:00 pm on November 9th and $20 at the door. Learn more.

Winona Community Chorale Concert “The Stories We Tell”
2024-11-09 14:00, 2024-11-08 19:00
Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St.
facebook.com/WinonaCommunityChorale
The Winona Community Chorale will present its fall concert, entitled “The Stories We Tell,” on November 8 and 9 at Central Lutheran Church. There is no admission charge, but a free-will offering will be collected. The Winona Community Chorale is a mixed choral ensemble of more than 40 members performing music from a wide variety of styles, genres and time periods. This fall’s concert program features songs that tell a story, ranging from folk songs to 20th-century hits and beyond. Learn more.

Fall Seasonal Saturday at MMAM
2024-11-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
mmam.org
On Saturday, November 9, the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) will hold its Fall Seasonal Saturday event. With $1 admission, live music, art-making, guided tours, and programming centered around a theme, Seasonal Saturdays strive to increase access to the arts for everyone. The November theme, Flights of Fancy, is inspired by the current MMAM exhibition Judy Onofrio: Deep Dive. Learn more.

WAC Film The Night of the 12th
2024-11-08 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 will show the French film The Night of the 12th on November 8 at 7:00. The gallery is open for viewing at 6:00. Cost is $5. The plot unfolds as the recently promoted Captain Vives faces this elusive mystery when he investigates the gruesome murder of a young woman in the French town of Grenoble. All the evidence points towards a scorned ex-lover but which one? Digging through the details of the dead woman’s life, the police try to weed out the killer. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Joan Porter-Einsman in Artistry Members’ Juried Art Show
2024-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN, 55431, United States
Bloomington Center for the Arts | 1800 West Old Shakopee Rd. | Bloomington, MN
artistrymn.org
RAA member Joan Porter-Einsman is one of the artists whose work is included in Artistry’s 48th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show. Each year this exciting competition and exhibition brings together Artistry’s talented members. The exhibition is held at the Bloomington Center for the Arts Gallery in Bloomington, MN and runs from November 8 through December 1, 2024. Learn more.

EVENT CANCELLED: Hope and Feathers: Celebration of Bird Poems @ Winona Bird Club
2024-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Holzinger Lodge, 925 W Lake Blvd., Winona, MN, 55987
UPDATE 11/6/24: This event has been cancelled.
Holzinger Lodge | 925 W Lake Blvd.
Winona Bird Club
Come unwind in good company after Election Day. Scott Lowery will read famous-or-not poems about or for birds—among the not-so-famous may be a few of his own—and then will host an open mic for anyone who’d like to share their own favorites. Scott’s recent book, Mutual Life, (2nd Prize, 2024 Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets Chapbook Contest) features on its cover a beautiful woodcut of a nuthatch on an oak trunk. Winona Bird Club programs are free and open to the public. Stick around for refreshments and chat after the program. Learn more.
