Commonweal Theatre Presents Lone Star Spirits
2025-10-25 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Commonweal Theatre Company
208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN
commonwealtheatre.org

Join the Commonweal Theatre Company for Josh Tobiessen’s small-town comedy, Lone Star Spirits. A trip home gets wildly out of hand when Marley introduces her fiancé to her estranged father. Learn more.

An Evening in Paris with Amanda Blue
2025-10-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Signatures Summer House, 22852 County Rd 17, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
On to Paris we go!

Saturday, October 25th, at 5 pm
Signatures in the Summer House

Please join me on a journey through France with a recital and gathering themed around the genre of French melodié. This event will take place at Signatures in the Summer House on Saturday, October 25th, at 5 pm. There will be a special cocktail/mocktail and food menu inspired by the songs themselves.

Spread the word. All ages are welcome! À bientôt!

Please use the link below to purchase your tickets and meet me in Paris!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-in-paris-tickets-1695866896539?aff=oddtdtcreator

Amanda Blue is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

Call to Artists: Between the Bluffs Plein Air
2025-10-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-31 18:00 - 21:00
Demonstrations: Sat. Oct 11 9 – Noon
Show: Oct 17, 18, 19
Betweenthebluffs.com
Colleen Shore is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

Winona Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert
2025-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
October 25 | 7:30 pm
Wesley United Methodist Church
Winona, MN
Winona Symphony Orchestra Presents Fall Symphonic Concert Featuring Flutist Dr. Rachel Haug
The program features a dynamic mix of lyrical beauty and symphonic grandeur, culminating in a performance that highlights the orchestra’s versatility and artistry.
The concert opens with Edward Elgar’s “Chanson de matin” and “Chanson de nuit,” companion pieces that pair English warmth with graceful melodic lines.
Guest artist Dr. Rachel Haug, an accomplished flutist with international performance experience, will be featured in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Orchestra in G Major, K. 313—a radiant and virtuosic work that showcases the flute’s expressive range and brilliance.
The evening concludes with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, “Eroica,” a groundbreaking composition that forever changed the landscape of symphonic music with its heroic themes and emotional depth.
About the Guest Artist
Dr. Rachel Haug is a freelance flutist, orchestral musician, and private instructor based in Minneapolis. She serves as Flute Instructor at Winona State University, where she teaches applied lessons, flute choir, and woodwind techniques. Dr. Haug also performs internationally and maintains an active private studio in the Twin Cities; her students regularly earn honors including All-State Band and Orchestra selection and invitations to prestigious music festivals.
Tickets & Information
Tickets are available now at [winonasymphony.org/tickets].
Adults: $25
Seniors & Military: $20
Students (with valid Student ID): $10

Commonweal Theatre Presents King Lear
2025-10-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-26 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-30 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-31 19:30 - 22:00 | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States
Preview Dates
Saturday, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm
Sunday, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Thurs-Fri, Sept 18, 19 | 7:30-9:30 pm
Full Run Dates Listed on RAA Event Page
Commonweal Theatre Company
208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN
commonwealtheatre.org

Join the Commonweal Theatre Company for William Shakespeare’s legendary classic, King Lear. From one of the greatest writers of all time comes the ultimate family drama. As age overtakes Lear, he divides his kingdom amongst his daughters. Misjudging their loyalty, he finds himself stripped of all that defined him. Learn more.

Mallory's Ghost
2025-10-25 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-26 14:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-30 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-31 19:30 - 22:00 | 251 Main Street Winona, MN 55987 The Historic Masonic Temple, 251 Main Street, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Oct. 24 and 25, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Oct. 26, 2025 |2:30 pm
Oct. 30,31, and Nov. 1 2025 – |7:30 pm
Nov. 2, 2025 | 2:30 pm
The ARC, Home of the Historic Masonic Theater,
255 Main St., Winona, MN
“MALLORY’S GHOST”…JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN!
Mallory and her sisters are living on Easy Street. They’re heiresses, who own a thriving manufacturing firm and even an old, family-run theater in downtown Winona! All should be well. But things are not always as they seem! The ghost of the theater is restless and evil forces are afoot! Are they too strong for even a trio of strong, gutsy, Winona women to overcome?
Get your tickets now at The ARC, Home of the Historic Masonic Theater, or at grsf.org. This is an independent production by a group of talented Winona theater folks. 100% of the ticket proceeds will be donated to The Great River Shakespeare Festival! The play was written and produced by Margaret Shaw Johnson and will be directed by Judy Myers. The incredible artwork is by renowned artist Robert Long. Composition and music is by Ray Dretske, with sound design by Bob Stuber, both of whose talents and generosity are well-known to Winonans. Choreography is by Gretchen Cohenour, sets & props by Gary Diomandes, lighting by Jason Underferth, costuming by Emily Kurash Casey and stage management by Brittany Chipsham. And top this all off with performances by actors Cindi Knouft, Mariah Ciangiola Short and Noah Short, Evelyn Smith and Jonathan Roberts!
This activity is made possible through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council in cooperation with a private foundation, by the Winona Foundation and the Elizabeth Callender King Foundation. It is sponsored by The Winona Post.

Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
2025-10-26 - 2025-11-02, 2025-10-27 - 2025-11-03, 2025-10-28 - 2025-11-04, 2025-10-29 - 2025-11-05, 2025-10-30 - 2025-11-06, 2025-10-31 - 2025-11-07, 2025-11-01 - 2025-11-08
frff.eventive.org
This year the Frozen River Film Festival (FRFF) will be celebrating 20 years of bringing documentary films and filmmakers to Winona. The festival begins Sunday, February 9, (You can still get home in time to watch the Super Bowl!) and runs through Sunday, February 16. This year’s event will feature the World Premiere of FRFF’s self-produced documentary, Beneath the Ice: The Frozen River Film Festival Story. Learn more.

From Tuscany to Trempealeay Art Exhibit by Colleen Shore
2025-10-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
Throughout October, 2025
Elmaro Vineyard (Crush Pad)
Artist reception: October 26 | 1-4 PM
Agritourism is the focus of my upcoming exhibit of original oil paintings. Inspired by Elmaro Vineyard, motivated by Poggio Etrusco and encouraged by Ecker’s Apple Farm, I hope you’ll enjoy my perspective on the efforts of farms to diversify and add the element of tourism.
Elmaro, has been a great supporter of my art, having been invited to display in the crush pad for the past four years. This relationship has opened my eyes to the multitude of activities they provide in a rural setting, attracting and entertaining their visitors with tasting, consumption and purchases. During all the seasons, I’ve painted or sketched on site getting to know the owners, vineyard workers, event staff and servers. Inspiring me to put together this show.
Poggio Etrusco, an experience of a lifetime at a 1600’s farmhouse B&B in the Tuscan Countryside. What can I say but thank you Karen S. for inviting me to come along on this journey. I had to figure out how to take my art supplies overseas to be able to capture the olive harvest on my easel and it was well worth it. Pamela Sheldon, owner and cookbook author, also added to the experience by providing cooking classes and organizing wonderful events like truffle hunting and cheese tasting in the area. Motivating me to express my delight through my art.
Ecker’s Apple Farm, I focused on Ecker’s family farm after exploring other Agritourism in the Trempealeau area. I reached out to Sara who was more than welcoming to allow me to do some plein air painting on the property, I was able to catch the apple blossoms just in time with her assistance. I knew right away the passion they had for continuing the family business. It’s certainly more than U-Pick Your Own Apples from the old days. Encouraging me to add one more element of final inspiration for this show.
I hope you’ll enjoy my tribute to the hard work of these three rural businesses and celebrate with me at my closing reception on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 1-4pm.
More information at cshoreartwork.blogspot.com
Questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com
Colleen Shore is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

Artist Exhibit "Farfetched Fish"
2025-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E. 5th St., Winona
Opening Reception October 26 1:00-4:00pm
Artist talk 2:00pm
Exhibit dates: October 26-November 23
Winona Arts Center 228 E 5th Street

Please join us for the opening of Linda Sue Eastman”s latest exhibit entitled Farfetched Fish. The opening is from 1:00-4:00 pm with a talk from the artist at 2:00. The exhibit runs through November 23 with gallery hours on Saturdays & Sundays from 1:00-4:00.

Linda Sue Eastman’s school of fish was created with smiles, imagination, and fine technique. Starting with one simple knit fish she grabbed the idea and swam with it, making a plan to write a book others could use as inspiration. Readers can use her book as inspiration for creating knitted fish using their own choice of yarn, color, pattern, and embroidery. The Exhibit takes you from start to finish of her years-long project. You are invited to attend the exhibit and wonder at the patterns and the fish, including a peek into Eastman’s artist copy of her book.
Eastman will be providing fish knitting classes during the month of November, one for new/learning knitters, and one for those with basic knitting skills. Look for the details of the classes on our website, FB page, and our November WAC at a Glance.
Contact: cnelsonk12@gmail.com
Winona Arts Center is an organizational member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

Jim Reineke and Bob Stuber at Blooming Grounds
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Blooming Grounds Coffee House, 50 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blooming Grounds Coffee House | 50 E 3rd St.
Local musicians Jim Reineke and Bob Stuber will be performing during an evening of folk, blues, and jazz music at the Blooming Grounds Coffee House. Bob will be showcasing his talents on guitar and mandolin, while Jim will be playing banjo and mandolin. Learn more.

Phantom of the Opera at Old Main
2025-10-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
October 31 | 7 pm
Old Main Cultural Center
20869 College Ave, Galesville, WI 54630
Silent Film with Eddie Kim pianist accompaniment

“Fragments of Time” Art works by Ray Kiihne
2025-11-01 13:00 - 16:00 | THIS project space 953 W. 5th St, Winona, 953 W. 5th St, Winona, MNM, 55987
Nov. 1 – Nov. 29 Fri 5-7, Sat 1-4
Opening Reception: Nov. 1 | 1-4
THIS project space
953 W. 5th St, Winona
Showing at THIS project space has given me the privilege of compiling “Fragments of Time.” In it are two paintings from 2022 and 2024 which relate to earlier works I’ve never shown before, as well as three new installations. The first is Suite of Six, works on blackened paper with acrylic golds, blues and blacks that I scraped across the surface, much like inking a copper etching plate. I relate them to Goya’s etching, The Sleep of Reason Breeds Monsters. In the second installation, I’ve used five small panels to suggest high windows with two of them falling away. And in the third, Gripped Hands of Time, are giant clock hands, their surfaces wrapped with gripping tape.
A Comments Book will be available, and I’m eager to read visitors’ reactions.
I grew up walking and riding in Nebraska cornfields and occasionally, alongside unbroken prairie. Then I lived for two years along the ocean’s edge in California; and in the early 70’s, I found a wonderful light-filled space in which to paint in Albuquerque. I return often to that space in my work.
Kiihne is a senior painter who has lived in Winona since 1976. He has shown most recently at the Winona Arts Center and Red Horse Gallery in Fountain City. He holds degrees from Wayne State College, Nebraska, Ball State University, and his MFA from the University of New Mexico. He taught at Central Michigan University, University of New Mexico, Viterbo College, Winona State University, and Escola Americana de Brasilia, Brazil. He has shown in solo, group, and invitational shows in Washington, Oregon, California, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Texas and New Mexico.
Ray Kiihne is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.
