River Arts Alliance

Chill with Will - Imbroglio
2023-07-14 12:00 (America/Chicago) | WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center, 450 Johnson St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center | 450 Johnson St.
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Students age 11-18 can enroll in a FREE workshop prior to each Friday afternoon Great River Shakespeare Festival performance. The festival’s education team will guide them through theater games and activities. Then the group attends the performance together! Past workshops have included backstage tours, narrated fight call, and text workshops.
Friday, July 14
Noon – Theater Workshop
1:00 – Imbroglio (Written and directed by Melissa Maxwell, longtime member of the GRSF company)
Visit grsf.coursestorm.com to register! Guardians wishing to accompany a student can purchase a discounted ticket for $20 by calling the GRSF office at 507-474-7900. Learn more.

Winona Municipal Band Concert
2023-07-12 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-05 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-28 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-21 20:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-14 20:00 - 21:00 | Lake Park Bandshell, Lake Park Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Lake Park Bandshell | Lake Park Dr.
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The 2023 Winona Municipal Band season runs from June 14th through August 16th. Concerts are held on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00pm at Winona’s historic Lake Park Bandshell. Each week’s program will be available at winonamunicipalband.org. See you at the bandshell!

Laureate Writers Series Presents Michael S. Moos
2023-07-11 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
Michael S. Moos is the author of The Idea of the Garden (winner of the Richard Snyder Prize, Ashland University Poetry Press, 2018), and three earlier poetry books. He will read his poetry as part of First Tuesday: The Laureate Writers Series. The event will be held on Tuesday, July 11th at 7 pm at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse and is free and open to the public.
The reading will be followed by a book signing and an open mic. Please note that this event will be held on the second Tuesday this month, due to the July 4th holiday. This First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series event is sponsored by the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest in partnership with the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. Learn more.

Auditions for Theatre du Mississippi’s Return Engagement
2023-07-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-07-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Curiosi-Tea House, 901 W 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Curiosi-Tea House | 901 W 5th St.
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Theatre du Mississippi announces auditions for the upcoming production of Return Engagement, a play written by Kathleen Peterson. The play explores an older gay male actor’s struggle with multiple sclerosis and the necessity of moving home to receive help from his family. Auditions will be held on July 9th and 10th at Curiosi-Tea House. Performances are planned for September 29th – October 1st and October 6th – October 8th. Learn more.

Open House - Joan Porter-Einsman Exhibition at Kouba Gallery
2023-07-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Kouba Gallery, 6601 Auto Club Rd., Bloomington, MN, 55438, United States
Kouba Gallery | 6601 Auto Club Rd. | Bloomington, MN
An exhibition of paintings by River Arts Alliance member Joan Porter-Einsman will be on display at the Kouba Gallery from July 7 through August 6, 2023. The Kouba Gallery is located in Bloomington, Minn., at the Chapter House of the Minnesota Valley Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. An open house with the artist will be held on Sunday, July 9, from 1-4 pm.

Paddle Making Workshop Presented by Sanborn Canoe Company and MMAM
2023-06-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Sanborn Canoe Company, 4110 W 5th St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Two-Day Session | Saturday & Sunday | June 24 & 25 | 9 am – 4 pm
Sanborn Canoe Company | 4110 West 5th St
Unlock a lifetime exploring the quiet, waking river backwaters or northwoods lakes by learning to make your own canoe paddle. This two-day canoe paddle making workshop is open to people of all abilities ages 14+. This Studio Arts Workshop from the Minnesota Marine Art Museum is presented in partnership with Waking Worlds Exhibition Hospitality Partner Sanborn Canoe Company in their Winona-based shop. This hands-on workshop will teach you the skills to make your own paddle – from wood selection and wood grain considerations, to paddle sizing and the theory of shape as applied to handles, shafts and blades, to finishing and surface decoration. Register here. This workshop will be offered again on October 14-15. Learn more.

Sandbar Storytelling Festival’s ‘Business and Immigrant Stories of Winona’ - CodaBow
2023-06-22 19:00 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St.
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Sharing the stories that have shaped Winona, the Sandbar Storytelling Festival, in partnership with the Winona County History Center, is continuing “Business and Immigrant Stories of Winona.” The June 22 event, featuring CodaBow, will be at 7 p.m. at the History Center, 160 Johnson St. In 1958, Stan Prosen was inspired to pioneer the original carbon fiber bow, and since then CodaBow’s master makers and leading scientists have created award-winning bows for players of every style, station, and aspiration. As admission is free but limited, please register online at www.sandbarstorytellingfestival.org. Learn more and see upcoming events here.

Snoopy!!! The Musical Auditions
2023-06-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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This summer Sugarloaf Theatre will be doing a production of Snoopy!!! The Musical. Open auditions will be held on June 21st at the Winona Arts Center from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. All adults and children ages 12+ are welcome to audition. All you have to do is sign up online for a 5-minute audition time slot, and prepare a 1-minute excerpt from a song of your choice to be sung with Sugarloaf’s piano accompanist along with piano/vocal sheet music for your song. If you would like to register for auditions or find more info, you can go to linktr.ee/sugarloaftheatre. Learn more.

Wycinanki – Polish Paper Cutting Workshop
2023-06-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Polish Cultural Institute & Museum, 102 Liberty St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Polish Cultural Institute & Museum | 102 Liberty St.
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River Arts Alliance member Marilyn Wicka Ezdon will be leading a Polish Paper Cutting Workshop on June 17, 2023 at the Winona Polish Cultural Institute & Museum’s Morrison Annex. We will be creating cards and 3-D ornaments. Two sessions will be offered, from 10 am – noon and from 1 pm – 3 pm. All tools and supplies will be furnished. Class costs are $20 for ages 12-18, and $25 for ages 19 and older. Please call 507-454-3431 or stop into the Polish Museum to register.

Art in the Park, Lanesboro
2023-06-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Sylvan Park, 202 Parkway Ave. S, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, United States
Sylvan Park | 202 Parkway Ave. S | Lanesboro, MN
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Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the 42nd annual Art in the Park fine art festival on Saturday, June 17, 2023, in Lanesboro’s Sylvan Park with 80-plus fine art and craft booths and live music. River Arts Alliance member MaryLee Eischen, fiber artist, will be a participating artist at the festival for the first time this year. Learn more about Art in the Park at the Lanesboro Arts website.

FLOTSAM! River Circus Benefit at WAC
2023-06-16 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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FLOTSAM! River Circus Benefit at the Winona Arts Center featuring Jason Webley, Doctor Bob, and special guests
Come spend an evening on June 16 with folk-punk accordion troubadour Jason Webley and local guests in support of “FLOTSAM!” at the Winona Arts Center. FLOTSAM! is a floating river circus that will be traveling down the Mississippi River this summer giving free performances for crowds on the shore. Jason Webley is a multi-instrumentalist artist, presenting folk, experimental, and alternative music, largely driven by the accordion. Joining the event will be Doctor Bob’s Puppets’ presentation of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream puppet show. Doors open at 6 pm and showtime is at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at Chapter Two Books and No Name Bar. Learn more.

Oil Pastel Workshop for Adults with Jamie Schwaba
2023-06-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Winona Public Library, 151 W 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Public Library | 151 W 5th St.
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From June 1 through June 30 at the Winona Public Library in the Bell Art Room, Jamie Schwaba will exhibit original artwork created on top of sheet music. This is Schwaba’s first solo exhibition and will hopefully send visitors off humming familiar tunes after viewing art inspired by music. Schwaba will also host two free visual art workshops on June 15, 2023, one for teens and one for adults. More information about the artist and her work can be found at: https://linktr.ee/jamieschwaba. For information about the Winona Public Library hours or to register for an art workshop visit: https://winona.lib.mn.us. Learn more.

Oil Pastel Workshop for Teens with Jamie Schwaba
2023-06-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Winona Public Library, 151 W 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States

June Jazz Jam Supporting River Valley Raptors
2023-06-11 14:30 - 17:30 | Island City Brewing Company, 65 E Front St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Island City Brewing Company | 65 E Front St.
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June Jazz Jam Goes to the Birds
Ever wanted to see an eagle, hawk, owl, or falcon up close and personal? H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing Company will welcome River Valley Raptors and a few of their feathery friends to the monthly Jazz Jam on Sunday, June 11 from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. All donations to this group will be matched by the brewery and H3O. River Valley Raptors’ mission is to protect the unique habitat and biodiversity of the Driftless Area.
To date, H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing have helped support local nonprofits with over $33,500 in total donations through the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! The May Jam raised nearly $1,100 for the Winona County Historical Society. Learn more.

Celebrate Pride at ICBC with The Soul Train, Carnage the Executioner, and Cass Magpie
2023-06-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Island City Brewing Company, 65 E Front St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Island City Brewing Company | 65 E Front St.
islandcitybrew.com
Join us at your favorite local brewery to celebrate Pride weekend on Saturday, June 10th from 6-10 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door, and include 1 free drink. Buy tickets at this link. Learn more.
BAND LINE-UP:
CASS MAGPIE @ 6PM
CARNAGE @ 7:15PM
THE SOUL TRAIN @ 8:30-10PM

Opening Reception - 2023 RAA Member Exhibit at Blue Heron Coffeehouse
2023-06-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
Save the date — more information to come.

Laureate Writers Series Presents Gordon Henry
2023-06-06 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
Gordon Henry is a poet, novelist, editor and scholar. He will read from his latest book of poetry, Spirit Matters: White Clay, Red Exits, Distant Others on Tuesday, June 6th.
This First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series event is sponsored by the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest in partnership with the Blue Heron Coffeehouse and is free and open to the public. The presentation will be followed by a book signing and an open mic. Henry is an enrolled member/citizen of the White Earth Anishinaabe Nation in Minnesota. He is also a Professor in the English Department at Michigan State University, where he teaches American Indian Literature and Creative Writing. Learn more.

Installation Date – 2023 RAA Member Exhibit at Blue Heron Coffeehouse
2023-06-06 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States

“Artemis – In Celebration of Seasoned Women” Film at WAC
2023-06-04 18:00 | 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 pleased to host the screening of the documentary film “Artemis – In Celebration of Seasoned Women”. This documentary film celebrates women who defy the notion that “women of a certain age” become invisible in society. “Artemis” busts that myth by showcasing and showing off Winona’s wealth of seasoned female artists, activists, wise owls, biz wiz’s, movers and shakers, makers and bakers. Produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Kristine Hipps in association with Engage Winona’s Lived Experience Leaders Project. Free admission. Learn more.

Gate City Jazz Band at the Black Horse
2023-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Black Horse Bar & Grill, 34648 Old Homer Rd., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Black Horse Bar & Grill | 34648 Old Homer Rd.
Gate City Jazz Band is back at the Black Horse Bar and Grill on June 4, Sunday, from 5-7 for some happy and toe-tapping tunes that make you feel good while you dine on the libations and vittles from the restaurant that make you feel even better. Plan to join us.

African Drumming Workshop at WAC
2023-06-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Winona Public Library, 151 W 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
An African Drumming workshop, led by instructor Dr. Colleen Haas and sponsored by the Winona Drum Circle and the Winona Arts Center, will be held at WAC on June 3. This workshop is open to individuals ages 14 and up, and the cost is $16 for WAC members and $21 for non-members. Come and learn how to play 1-2 song styles from West Africa. Bring a drum if you have one; some drums and handheld percussion instruments will be available. No experience necessary. Learn more.

Refuge Reflections by Colleen Shore at Elmaro - First Day
2023-06-01 12:00 | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
June 1 – June 30
Elmaro Vineyard & Winery | N14756 Delaney Rd. | Trempealeau, WI
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A collection of paintings by RAA member Colleen Shore will be on display at Elmaro Vineyard and Winery for the month of June. Colleen says, “I chose the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge as my muse. Every season she takes us into another color palette and new textures. Each time I had a chance to visit I would try a new path to the Trempealeau Bottoms or revisit Pine Creek Dike to see the changes.” Learn more.

Submission Deadline for Theatre du Mississippi One Act Play Festival
2023-05-31 23:59 | MN
Theatre du Mississippi is accepting submissions of unproduced, original scripts for their upcoming One Act Play Festival. The submission deadline is May 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm. Learn more.
