Dry Point Etching Workshop at WAC
2024-11-13 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-11-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-12-04 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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.

Intro To Playwriting: The Art of Listening
2024-11-17 13:00 - 16:00 | MN
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.

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.

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.

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.

24th Annual Winona Art Walk & Tour
2024-11-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-23 10:00 - 17:00 | MN
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.

Janice Kirk Featured on Rendezvous with a Writer Radio Program
2024-11-28 20:00 | MN
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Holiday Celebration of the Arts
2024-12-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-12-07 13:00 - 14:30 | 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.

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.

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.

Patina at Elmaro
2024-12-08 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 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.

Application Deadline - Bluff Country Studio Art Tour 2025
2024-12-10 | MN
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour in SE Minnesota is accepting applications for artists and galleries to participate in the 2025 event taking place April 25-27. Studio artists in Winona, Fillmore and Houston counties are encouraged to apply. A limited number of hosted locations are also available to artists outside the geographic area and those who have studios not suitable to a tour situation. Application deadline is December 10th. Learn more and apply here. River Arts Alliance serves as fiscal sponsor of the Bluff Country Studio Art Tour.

Opening Reception - How the Light Dances: Oil Paintings by Colleen Cosgrove
2024-12-13 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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A new exhibition at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse features oil paintings by Minnesota artist Colleen Cosgrove. Learn more about the artist at her website, colleencosgrove.com. The show will run from November 22 through January 6. An opening reception will be held on Friday, December 13, from 5 to 7 pm. The reception is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be provided.

Christmas Joy! Performance by the Winona Brass Band
2024-12-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St.
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On December 14th at 11:00 am the Winona Brass Band, directed by Dr. Janet Heukeshoven, will perform a concert featuring familiar Christmas carols. The audience will be invited to participate in a carol sing-a-long as part of the concert, families are encouraged to attend. This concert is being held in collaboration with the annual church Holiday Bake and Craft Sale which begins at 9 am. Come for the sale, stay for the concert! A soup and sandwich luncheon is available after the performance. Learn more.

Johnson Street Underground Holiday Concert at WAC
2024-12-14 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 very excited to welcome back Johnson Street Underground for their annual holiday show on Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 pm. The coffeehouse and gallery open at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and are available at Music Mart and Eventbrite until Saturday, December 14 at 4:00 pm. Johnson Street Underground is Winona’s premiere TTBB acapella group. JSU performs in and around Winona covering a wide variety of songs and styles, including songs by Green Day, Dolly Parton, the Beatles, and Adele. Members of the group are Matt Schultz, tenor; Seth Flatten, lyric tenor; Charlie Opatz, baritone; and John Chernega, second bass. Learn more.

Holiday Jazz Jam Supports Winona Immigration Network
2024-12-15 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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H3O Jazz Trio’s 7th annual holiday Jazz Jam takes place Sunday, December 15 from 2:30 – 5:30 pm in the warmth of Two Fathoms Brewing Company’s cozy taproom. In addition to all your favorite holiday hits, the December Jazz Jam will support the Winona Immigration Network. And if that’s not enough, H3O will also announce their next recording project!
The Winona Immigration Network was founded by members from Central Lutheran, Faith Lutheran, Cedar Valley Lutheran, St. Paul’s ELCA/UCC in Lewiston and other community members. Since 2021, WIN has assisted 4 families from Colombia and Nicaragua resettle in Winona. During the December Jazz Jam, members of WIN will have baked goods for sale to enjoy while listening to the great music, or to take home to enjoy for the holidays. All bake sale proceeds will be added to the total donations raised at the event.
H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing (formerly Island City) have helped support local nonprofits with nearly $55,000 in total donations thanks to the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! Learn more.

Final Hendrickson Organ Recital December 18
2024-12-18 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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Central Lutheran’s year-long celebration of their magnificent Hendrickson Pipe Organ will conclude triumphantly on December 18 from noon to 1 pm. Scott Turkington will perform works by Bach, Bossi, Franck, Boëllmann, Rowley, Saint-Martine, and Vierne. The recital is free and open to all. Donations collected from a freewill offering will support the instrument’s upcoming renovation. Scott Turkington will be familiar to all who have attended Central’s Messiah Sing-In the past two years. As an organ recitalist, he has played innumerable U.S. recitals, having made his New York debut at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and in Washington, D.C., at the Washington National Cathedral. Turkington currently serves as organist and choirmaster for the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse. Learn more.

Holiday Carol Singing at WAC
2024-12-20 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 hosting a Holiday Carol Singing in the gallery on Friday, December 20 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Song sheets will be provided as well as hot chocolate and treats. Bring any small rhythm instruments if you wish. This event is free and open to all who want to join us! Learn more.

“A Child’s Christmas in Wales” Reading
2024-12-21 14:00 | Curiosi-Tea House, 901 W 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Curiosi-Tea House | 901 W 5th St.
Hear Hywel ‘Taff’ Roberts read the classic holiday prose of Dylan Thomas! Sing Christmas carols and holiday songs with us after the reading! This event is free for all to attend. Freewill donations will go towards the 2025 Sandbar Storytelling Festival. Learn more.

Amanda Blue Sings Songs of the Holidays
2024-12-22 16:00 | First Congregational Church, 161 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
First Congregational Church | 161 W Broadway St.
Raised in Winona, Amanda has returned to town as a professional Opera singer having performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and throughout the capitals of Central Europe. She will perform an hour-long program of holiday songs accompanied by Nancy Edstrom Bachler on piano. Her program will end with a fun sing-along of Christmas favorites. Admission is free with your freewill donation to the Winona Food Shelf. A reception will follow the performance. Learn more.
