POET HEID ERDRICH TO READ AT BLUE HERON
2026-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
As part of First Tuesday, the continuing Laureate Writing Series, Heid Erdrich will read from her recent poetry at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse on April 7th at 7 pm. A Q&A and book signing will follow the reading. The evening will close with an Open Mic that is open to one and all. This event is free and open to the public.

Preston Lawing Color Reduction Printing Class
2026-04-08 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Preston Lawing is back for a 3 Day Workshop for Color Reduction Printing at the Winona Arts Center April 8, 15, 22 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Gel Plate Image Transfers | WAC Class
2026-04-09 17:00 - 19:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Explore the basic “ins and outs” of gel plate image transfers with Winona graphic designer, Terri Lieder.

No Wake - Preview | Commonweal Theatre
2026-04-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-04-10 19:30 - 21:30 | MN
With determination (and a bullhorn), retired professor Peter Michaels is on a mission to save the loons of Lake Winnipesaukee, who are dying in record numbers. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Sarah struggles to make ends meet by cleaning cabins. Over the course of a summer, the unlikely pair slowly builds trust across a generational divide, encouraging each other to shed the shadows of their pasts and honor those they cherish most. Our 38th season opens with a poignant charmer that ripples with humor and heart.

Sugarloaf Community Theatre - 24-Hour theatre, Craft on the Clock
2026-04-10 18:00 - 2026-04-11 21:00 | Nate and Ally’s, 109 E. 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Every year Sugarloaf Community Theatre presents 24-Hour Theatre and every year the end results are a surprise and a blast! If you’d like to get in on this compressed rush of adrenaline, there are two ways: 1) sign up to be an actor. That’s it. No auditions. If you’re 12+, sign up and you’re IN. Or 2)mark your calendars to come see the results of a nothing-to-three one-act-plays in, you guessed it, TWENTY FOUR HOURS! Tickets are only ten bucks and can be purchased at linktr.ee/sugarloaftheatre or at the door.

No Wake | Commonweal Theatre Company
2026-04-11 - 2026-07-04, 2026-04-12 - 2026-07-05, 2026-04-17 - 2026-07-10, 2026-04-18 - 2026-07-11, 2026-04-19 - 2026-07-12, 2026-04-24 - 2026-07-17, 2026-04-25 - 2026-07-18 | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States

Creating Your Own Spirit Journey Doll
2026-04-11 12:30 - 15:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join Cheri Bunker and Create your own Spirit Journey Doll at the Winona Arts Center April 11, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.

Ryan Picone Quartet Concert
2026-04-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Ryan Picone Quartet brings Hot Club Jazz rooted in the spirit of Django Reinhardt to the Winona Arts Center on April 11 at 7:00.
Coffeehouse and gallery open at 6:00
Tickets: $20/advance $25 door Music Mart & Eventbrite
Cash bar for wine/beer

Tibetan Singing Bowls
2026-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Sunday, April 12 1:00-3:00 Tibetan Singing Bowls
with Joan Fila
$15 suggested donation
Winona Arts Center is pleased to welcome back Joan Filla and her Singing Bowls Meditation. This is a Free Event but you must register at Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tibetan-singing-bowls-tickets-1984984518128?aff=oddtdtcreator) as this event is limited to 40 people. There is a suggested donation fee of $15.

Original New Works Staged Reading
2026-04-12 14:00 - 16:30 | The ARC, 255 Main St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join us for an afternoon of storytelling and perspectives as we showcase eight original scripts by six regional playwrights. This afternoon brings together a mix of established and emerging voices, offering a range of styles and themes presented as staged readings. Audiences will have the opportunity to experience new works in development, connect with local artists, and engage in the creative process. Whether you’re a longtime theater lover or simply curious about new writing, this event invites you into the heart of the region’s vibrant creative community.

Winona Brass Band Season Begins Nov. 9
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Winona Middle School Auditorium, 1570 Homer Rd, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
November 9 | 3:00 pm
Winona Middel School
December 13 | 11:00 am
Central Lutheran Church
April 12 | 3:00 pm
TBD

The Winona Brass Band open their 32 nd season with a Fall Concert on Sunday November 9 at 3:00 pm in the Winona Middle School Auditorium. The performance features selections suggested by members of the group resulting in an eclectic mix from British composer Malcolm Arnold’s Four Scottish Dances to the music of Queen. All WBB concerts are free and open to all. Free-will donations gratefully are accepted at the door.
Founded 1993, this British Style traditional Brass Band is unique in our area. Consisting only of brass instruments and percussion, the sound has been described as rich, vibrant, and organ-like. Instruments include cornets, flugelhorn, alto horns, trombones, baritones, euphoniums, tubas and percussion – 28 players in all!
WBB has made the Winona Middle School their rehearsal and performance home since fall 2024, with both fall and spring concerts happening in the Middle School Auditorium. The December 13 performance will be held at Central Lutheran Church at 11 am rounding out a full day of holiday festivities including a craft sale, Scandinavian-based bake sale and soup/sandwich lunch. The spring concert, scheduled for Sunday April 12 at 3 pm, will feature guest composer and conductor Dr. Jack Stamp as well as a few more players favorites that couldn’t fit into the fall concert!
The Winona Brass Band is a non-profit community ensemble with members from throughout the region. If you’re a brass or percussion player and are interested in membership opportunities please contact Janet Heukeshoven at jheukesh@smumn.edu or WBB board president, John Helm at helmje2@gmail.com. Follow the Winona Brass Band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winonabrassband.
Eric Heukeshoven is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

Winona Brass Band Spring Concert
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Winona Middle School Auditorium, 1570 Homer Rd, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join the Winona Brass Band for the finale of their 32nd season as they present From England to Minnesota at the Winona Middle School Auditorium on Sunday, April 12 at 3:00 pm. The ensemble is excited to welcome guest composer-conductor Dr. Jack Stamp to this performance. The spring concert will link British Brass Band repertoire from England with the deep roots of Minnesota British Brass Bands.

Weave a “Mug Rug” to Match the Colors in Your Favorite Mug with Lisa Douglas.
2026-04-13 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-04-20 13:30 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join Lisa Douglas at the Winona Art Center for a 2-Day Workshop April 13 and 20 to learn basic weaving techniques, practiced in easy-to-finish projects.

Michelle Cochran Drawing Class
2026-04-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Drawing Class led by Michelle Cochran.

Water Music: Chamber Music at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum
2026-04-16 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
November 13, December 11, March 5, April 16
4:30 and 7:00 each day
Minnesota Marine Art Museum
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) is pleased to announce the return of Water Music: Chamber Music at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, presented in partnership with the Winona Symphony Orchestra. Now entering its fifth season, Water Music brings together art and music through a series of four chamber music concerts performed in an intimate setting within the museum’s galleries. Each performance is designed to highlight both the visual treasures of the MMAM and musical masterworks connected by a shared theme.
New for the 2025–26 season, each concert evening will feature two performances, at 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Between the two performances, guests are invited to enjoy a reception in the MMAM atrium, featuring a treat prepared by the museum’s new Waterbar Café + Provisions inspired by the evening’s program, included with the ticket price. A cash bar will also be available. Guests are encouraged to come early or stay late to enjoy food, drinks, and conversation surrounded by art and music.
The Water Music season begins on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with Water Music: Epic Journeys, paired with the exhibition A Spectacle in Motion: The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World. The program will include Shostakovich’s Two Pieces for String Octet and Mendelssohn’s Octet for Strings, featuring guest violin soloist Nash Ryder and musicians from the Winona Symphony Orchestra and Apollo Chamber Music.
The second concert, Water Music: Christmas Concertos, will be presented on Thursday, December 11, 2025, paired with Alexis Rockman: Oceanus. The program will include Torelli’s Christmas Concerto, Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on “Greensleeves”, and Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, performed by musicians from the Winona Symphony Orchestra.
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, MMAM will host Water Music: Quince Ensemble, paired with the exhibition Fluid: What is Marine Art and What Can it Be? This program will feature Zohn-Muldoon’s Destierros and Night and McKinley’s Ten Medieval Songs, performed by guest artists Quince Ensemble and violinist Erik Rohde.
The season concludes on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with Water Music: The Coast and the Sea, paired with the exhibition The Coast and the Sea: Marine and Maritime Art in America. This program will include new chamber works written for baritone Alan Dunbar, featuring Dunbar and guest musicians.
Single concert tickets are $30 for general admission, $25 for MMAM members, seniors, and active military, and $10 for students. Tickets may be reserved online at https://mmam.org/water-music. The Water Music series is presented by the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and the Winona Symphony Orchestra, and is supported by Your Classical MPR.
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is a nonprofit art museum that creates meaningful art experiences that explore our relationship with water. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the purpose-built museum is located on the banks of the Mississippi River and boasts six galleries, an educational and events space, and a destination retail shop on its seven-acre riverside campus. It is through this surprising diversity that MMAM is not only describing what marine art is, but pushing the boundaries of what marine art can be.
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is an organizational member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.
Image credit: Previous Water Music concert at MMAM, surrounded by the immersive art of Anne Labovitz, featuring Liz Pearse, soprano, and musicians of the Winona Symphony Orchestra.

Poet-Artist Collaboration Exhibit
2026-04-17 - 2026-06-08 | Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery, 418 Levee St., Red Wing, MN, 55066, United States
RAA member Steve Schild is one of 25 poets whose work will be featured in a juried poet-artist collaboration at Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery, 418 Levee St., Red Wing. The poems and visual art they’re paired with will be on display at an opening reception at the gallery from 5:30-8 p.m. on Friday, April 17. The reception is free and open to the public. A chapbook containing the poems and accompanying art will be available through Red Wing Arts. The exhibit runs through June 8.

Opening Reception, Poet-Artist Collaboration
2026-04-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery, 418 Levee St., Red Wing, MN, 55066, United States

FILM: The Four Souls of Coyote
2026-04-17 18:00 - 21:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Winona Arts Center in conjunction with FRFF presents the Hungarian film, The Four Souls of Coyote, on April 17 at 7:00. Doors & gallery open at 6:00. Cost for this film is $10 and there will be a Q & A following the film.

Wonderland - Concert
2026-04-24 18:00 - 19:00 | broken world records, 265 E 3rd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Billy X Curmano & Mai’a Williams with special guest Rowan Emmanuel in a collaborative performance.
