River Arts Alliance

Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
2026-03-15 - 2026-03-22, 2026-03-16 - 2026-03-23, 2026-03-17 - 2026-03-24, 2026-03-18 - 2026-03-25, 2026-03-19 - 2026-03-26, 2026-03-20 - 2026-03-27, 2026-03-21 - 2026-03-28 | MN
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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.

Patina at Elmaro Vineyard
2026-03-15 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
Patina is performing our mix of Celtic, folk, and original music at Elmaro winery in Trempealeau, WI on Sunday, March 15th starting at 1:00pm. Come out to enjoy some Elmaro wine, charcuterie and cheese trays, and atmosphere while listening to Patina’s offerings.

BFF | Commonweal Theatre Company
2026-03-15 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-03-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States
Best friends Lauren and Eliza are at the cusp of maturity in 1991 as they dream about their future and prepare to navigate high school. Moving together and growing apart, their shifting priorities begin to put a strain on their relationship. In 2005, a now grown-up Lauren cautiously enters a new relationship and finds it harder to escape her ghosts and move on when life feels frozen in time. “It shimmers with lyricism, gently wit, and a good deal of wisdom…–NYTheatre.”
Find more here.

Sandbar Storytelling Festival Presents Irish Stories with Terry Visger at Cafe Congo
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | First Congregational Church, 161 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Sandbar Storytelling Festival invites the public to an afternoon of Irish Stories on Sunday, March 15 at 2:00 pm as part of the Cafe Congo series.

Original One Acts 2026
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | The ARC, 255 Main St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
This compilation of plays offers audiences a dynamic theatrical experience that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Through humor, satire, and emotional depth, the plays create space for laughter alongside difficult conversations about disability, grief, bodily autonomy, gun culture, faith, aging, and second chances. Each story invites viewers to see the world through perspectives they may not share, fostering empathy and reflection without sacrificing wit or theatrical imagination. Because the pieces range in tone (from intimate and personal to satirical) they keep audiences engaged while encouraging them to examine their own assumptions about identity, connection, and responsibility. This showcase offers compelling storytelling and the opportunity to join in meaningful dialogue after the show!

March Jazz Jam Supports WIFA
2026-03-15 14:30 - 17:30 | Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
As a group of local students prepare to visit Winona’s sister city, Misato, Japan, the monthly Jazz Jam on Sunday March 15, 2026, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm will support the Winona International Friendship Association (WIFA).

Call to Artists: Between the Bluffs Plein Air
2026-03-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-20 18:00 - 21:00 | MN
Demonstrations: Sat. Oct 11 9 – Noon
Show: Oct 17, 18, 19
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Colleen Shore is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

Pastel Painting Workshop
2026-03-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Mississippi Mornings Art Studio, 40341 Lamoille Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Mississippi Mornings Art Studio presents “The Pleasure of Pastel Painting” with Pastel Artist Betsy Midthun, March 19th and 20th, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day. Pastel painting is an immensely satisfying medium and ideal for beginners. Whether you’re a beginner, or have some experience with pastels, after a brief introduction to materials, you’ll be painting a still life and landscapes. Betsy is an enthusiastic, engaged instructor who generously provides many of the supplies and tools needed for this class, allowing students to “experience” pastel painting before making a large investment.

MMAM Sustainability Workshop
2026-03-20 09:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) will host two events on March 20-21, 2026 that will explore the intersection of art, climate science, and freshwater sustainability. Both events will feature artist Tali Weinberg, whose work is currently on view at MMAM in the exhibition Water | Craft.

MMAM Sustainability Conference
2026-03-20 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-03-21 08:30 - 17:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States

Ukrainian Egg Decorating with Jane Bangsberg
2026-03-21 12:30 - 16:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join us at the Winona Arts Center on March 21, 2026 from 12:30pm to 4pm for Ukrainian Egg Decorating with Jane Bangsberg. You will create beautiful heirloom eggs using a wax resist method very similar to batik. Students will leave class with finished eggs and all of the supplies needed to decorate more eggs at home. Class Fee is $50 for Members and $55 for Non-Members. All materials included. Adult Class. No experience necessary. For more information and to register contact Jen at jsbenson50+WAC@gmail.com.

Steve Schild Presents Railroad Art
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St, welcomes home long time photographer and resident, Steve Schild, who will be presenting: Railroad Art on March 21 from 1:00-2:30. Drawings on railroad cars are called monikers, and they vary in style, size and every other aspect of the visual arts. Sometimes funny, sometimes dead serious, they always have something to show and say. Steve Schild, emeritus Saint Mary’s University faculty, will present and discuss examples of railroad monikers he’s photographed in and around Winona.

Symphony on Wheels | Winona Symphony Orchestra
2026-03-21 17:00 - 20:30 | Remlinger Collector Car Museum, 3560 Service Dr, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Symphony on Wheels~ A Fundraiser Supporting the Education outreach of WSO.
Remlinger Collector Car Museum
Silent Auction, Live Music from WSO Musicians, Buffet Dinner from Chef’s Table, Museum Tours
$85/person
$500 Table of 6
