River Arts Alliance

St. Stanislaus Kostka Basilica Open House Event
2023-05-06 11:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Basilica of Saint Stanislaus Kostka, 625 E 4th St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka | 625 E Fourth St.
In honor of Preservation Month the City of Winona’s Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) is co-sponsoring an Open House at the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka on Saturday, May 6th, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. The Open House is free to the public. Guided tours of the Basilica’s exterior and interior will be given. A short video consisting of aerial footage and photos of the Basilica produced by Bill Kuhl will be screened continuously in the vestibule. At 12:30 P.M., in the Basilica’s lower level, Dr. Joseph Hughes will present a talk on “Building a Kashubian Polish Parish.” Learn more.

Artists' Garage Sale at Mississippi Mornings
2023-05-06 08:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-05 08:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-30 08:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-29 08:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-28 08:00 - 16:00 | Mississippi Mornings Art Studio, 40341 Lamoille Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
RAA member Mississippi Mornings Art Studio is hosting an Artists’ Garage Sale this spring, over the weekends of April 28-30 and May 5-7. Along with several area artists who will be selling their own items, this is also a fundraiser opportunity for River Arts Alliance. Proceeds from all donated items sold will go directly to RAA to support our operations and programming.
Shop at the Sale
The sale hours will be 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Friday, April 28, through Sunday, April 30, and again the following weekend, Friday, May 5, through Sunday, May 7, at Mississippi Mornings (40341 Lamoille Dr., Winona).
If you have any questions or if you are interested in volunteering to help at the sale, please contact Linda Klabo at Mississippi Mornings for more information. Email her at linda@mississippimornings.com or call 507-459-8021.
Learn more.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration & Salt of the Earth Film at WAC
2023-05-05 19:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
Please join us for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5, 2023 at 7 pm at the Winona Arts Center. The evening will feature the classic 1954 film, Salt of the Earth. Its plot centers on a long and difficult strike based on the 1951 strike against the Empire Zinc Company in Grant County, New Mexico.
Treats for the evening will include salsa and chips, non-alcoholic sangria and more. Tickets are $5 per person and available at the door. Learn more.

MCA Open House/Free-for-All
2023-05-03 16:30 - 19:30 | Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, 1164 W 10th St., Winona, MN, United States
Valéncia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St.
mca.smumn.edu
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts’ (MCA) next Open House/Free-for-All is coming up fast! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 3rd from 4:30-7:30 pm. This Open House is an excellent opportunity for parents and students to meet instructors, ask questions about classes or attire, tour our facility, get fitted for shoes, register for classes, have fun with visual art activities, enter drawings to win prizes, and new this time, we’ve added a guitar and piano demonstration. Join us for this fun, free event! Pre-registration is recommended. Learn more.

Laureate Writers Series Presents Jean Prokott
2023-05-02 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
Jean Prokott, recently named Poet Laureate for the city of Rochester, will be the featured guest writer for this month’s First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series on May 2nd. The presentation will be followed by a book signing and an open mic. This 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. Learn more.

Celebration of Poetry & Art
2023-04-30 14:00 - 17:00 | St. James Hotel, 406 Main St., Red Wing, MN, 55066, United States
Celebration of Poetry & Art | Sunday | April 30 | 2-5 pm
St. James Hotel | 406 Main St. | Red Wing, MN
Exhibit | April 24 through June 18
Reading | Sunday | May 7 | 2 pm
Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery | 418 Levee St. | Red Wing, MN
redwingarts.org
The 2023 Poet Artist Collaboration, an exhibit of artworks and the poems that inspired them, can be viewed at the Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery through June 18. River Arts Alliance member Lorraine Kilmartin’s poem, “Her Confession,” is among those included in this juried exhibit. Poets whose work is featured in the exhibit will read selections of their work at the Depot Gallery at 2 pm on Sundays in May. Lorraine will be among those reading selections from their work on May 7. Learn more.

Bluff Country Studio Art Tour
2023-04-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-28 10:00 - 17:00 | MN
Various Locations in Southeastern MN
bluffcountrystudioarttour.org
The 2023 Bluff Country Studio Art Tour will take place Friday, April 28, through Sunday, April 30. River Arts Alliance serves as fiscal sponsor of this event, and several RAA member artists are participating in the tour. Learn more at bluffcountrystudioarttour.org.

Piano and Accordion Concert
2023-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Zion Lutheran Church, 20335 W Gale Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
Zion Lutheran Church | 20335 W Gale Ave. | Galesville, WI
oldmain.org
Ron Reimer and Barb Du Fresne will present a piano and accordion concert at the Zion Lutheran Church at 20335 W Gale Ave. in Galesville, Saturday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. The concert will include a number of guests who will add variety to the program. The concert has been moved from Old Main while Old Main addresses a structural question that could be resolved soon. Admission is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for people in high school and younger.

Patchouli & Terra Guitarra Concert at WAC
2023-04-29 19:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
The Winona Arts Center is pleased to present Patchouli and Terra Guitarra in concert on April 29, 2023 at 7 pm. The event, The Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience, is a groundbreaking art and music production. Experience the Spirit of the ’60s & ’70s, the romance of the Spanish guitar, and the colors of Van Gogh. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Coffeehouse and gallery open at 6 pm. Learn more.

Unwind Friday with H3O Jazz Trio at Blooming Grounds
2023-04-28 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.
H3OJazz.com
Now in its fourth month, Unwind Friday with H3O Jazz Trio has become a favorite way for folks to end their busy week with some laid back jazz. This month’s Unwind Friday happens on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Blooming Grounds main location, 50 E 3rd Street, Winona, MN. Come and enjoy a full menu of delicious offerings, beer and wine, coffee drinks, and amazing desserts … with no cover charge! Learn more.

Opening Reception - Art of Possibilities Art Show
2023-04-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, 3915 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley, MN, 55422, United States
Art Show & Sale | April 28 – May 31, 2023
Opening Reception | Thursday | April 27 | 5:30-7 pm
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute | 3915 Golden Valley Rd. | Golden Valley, MN
courageart.org
River Arts Alliance member Joan Porter-Einsman will have several paintings featured in the 60th Annual Art of Possibilities Art Show and Sale sponsored by Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute. This event showcases the talents of artists with disabilities from around the world, with 100% of the sale directly supporting the artists. The online and in-person art show and sale opens April 28, 2023 and runs through May 31. An in-person opening reception will be held in Golden Valley, MN, on Thursday, April 27, from 5:30-7 pm. Learn more.

Donation Drop-Off for Artists' Garage Sale
2023-04-25 08:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-24 08:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-23 08:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-22 08:00 - 16:00 | Mississippi Mornings Art Studio, 40341 Lamoille Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
RAA member Mississippi Mornings Art Studio is hosting an Artists’ Garage Sale this spring, over the weekends of April 28-30 and May 5-7. Along with several area artists who will be selling their own items, this is also a fundraiser opportunity for River Arts Alliance. Proceeds from all donated items sold will go directly to RAA to support our operations and programming.
Here’s how you can help:
Donate Items
This is a great opportunity to do some spring cleaning of your art studio or home! We will gladly accept donations of new or good quality used art supplies, art books, or art that you are willing to part with.
Donated items can be dropped off at Mississippi Mornings Art Studio, 40341 LaMoille Drive, Winona, (eight miles south of town), between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, Saturday, April 22, through Tuesday, April 25.
Learn more.

Estro-Jam at WAC - First Session
2023-04-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
2nd & 4th Sundays
Beginning Sunday | April 23 | 4-6 pm
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
Women of all ages are invited to join in the Estro-Jam sessions on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month beginning April 23, 2023 from 4 pm to 6 pm. Bring your instrument and gather with other musicians for some spontaneous musical collaboration. The sessions will be held at the Winona Arts Center, 228 East 5th Street. For more information, contact Kristen Young at kristendyoung@comcast.net. Learn more.

April Jazz Jam Welcomes Winona Farmers Market
2023-04-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Island City Brewing Company, 65 E Front St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Island City Brewing Company | 65 E Front St.
H3OJazz.com
H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing Company dedicate this month’s Jazz Jam to the Winona Farmers Market in anticipation of their first outdoor market in early May. Weather permitting, the monthly Jazz Jam will move to Island City’s spacious outdoor patio on Sunday, April 23 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. All donations will be matched by the brewery and H3O. In just two years, H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing have helped support local nonprofits with over $26,000 in total donations through the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons. The March “Jam for the Land” shattered all previous totals by raising $4,200 to support the Land Stewardship Project! Learn more.

Earth Day Celebration
2023-04-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Jaycee Pavilion, 340 Lake Park Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Jaycee Pavilion | Lake Park | 340 Lake Park Dr.
The Winona Arts Center, Bluff Country Co-op, Habitat for Humanity, and the City of Winona are sponsoring a city-wide Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 22 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Jaycee Pavilion. This family-friendly event will include informational booths from various community organizations along with art and seed-planting activities for children. There will be kite flying and other outdoor activities. Food trucks will be available with lunch and refreshment options for purchase. Learn more.

Sandbar Storytelling Circle - First Session
2023-04-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Curiosi-Tea House, 901 W 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Sandbar Storytelling Festival is once again offering a storytelling circle in Winona. A story circle is a small group of individuals sitting in a circle, sharing stories — usually from their own experience or imagination — focusing on a common theme. As each person in turn shares a story, a richer and more complex story emerges.
Each circle/class will run 90 minutes starting at 10 a.m. every other Saturday for eight sessions this spring and summer at various locations around Winona. Participants must be at least 15 years of age. The cost for all eight sessions is $80. Leading the sessions will be Terry Visger, an educator and professional storyteller who has been telling stories most of her life.
Dates and locations of the Sandbar Storytelling Circle sessions are as follows:
Saturday, April 22
Curiosi-Tea House, 901 West Fifth Street, Winona
Saturdays May 6 and 20; June 3 and 17; and July 1, 15, and 29
Winona Arts Center, 228 East Fifth Street, Winona
Register for the storytelling circle at sandbarstorytellingfestival.org. Learn more.

WCHS Stained Glass Tour
2023-04-22 09:00 - 13:00 | MN
Various Locations in Winona
www.winonahistory.org
On Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., swing into banks, churches, businesses, museums and more to learn about the amazing stained glass heritage of Winona. This is a self-guided tour that can be enjoyed in any order. Guidebooks are on sale at the Winona County History Center now and the day of the tour and are your ticket into the 11 participating sites. Learn more.

CANCELED - Book Launch – “REAP, a flora” by Mara Adamitz Scrupe
2023-04-21 19:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
UPDATE 4/21/23: Due to tornadoes across the southern midsection of the prairie, and canceled flights, this program has unfortunately been canceled.
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
A special partnership between the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) and Shipwreckt Books of Winona presents a Book Launch – “REAP, a flora” by Mara Adamitz Scrupe, a collection of poems and drawings. Mara will launch “REAP, a flora” at MMAM on April 21, 2023, at 7 p.m. Learn more.

Healthy Lake Winona Film by Mary Farrell
2023-04-21 19:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
frff.org
Frozen River Film Festival will be screening the new local film Healthy Lake Winona on April 21 at the Winona Arts Center. Directed by local filmmaker Mary Farrell, Healthy Lake Winona follows the efforts of local organizers dedicated to cleaning up Lake Winona. Tickets for the screening are available at frff.eventive.org or at the door. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for students and children. Learn more.

MCA Music Division Spring Recital
2023-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, 1164 W 10th St., Winona, MN, United States
Valéncia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St.
mca.smumn.edu
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) music division invites the community to our Spring Recital held inside MCA’s home, the Valéncia Arts Center, on Friday, April 21st, 2023 at 6:00 pm. This recital will feature music students of all ages and experience levels playing a variety of music and instruments. We hope you’ll join us for an enjoyable evening of music. Admission is free-will donation. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Art Kenyon Exhibit at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse
2023-04-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
blueheroncoffeehouse.com
An exhibit of works by artist Art Kenyon of Red Wing, Minnesota, will run from April 19 through June 4 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in downtown Winona. An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 21 from 5-7 pm. The reception is free and open to the public.
