River Arts Alliance

Sugarloaf Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty vs. the Not so Evil Fairy
2024-03-16 18:00, 2024-03-16 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Bluffview Montessori School, 1321 Gilmore Ave, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Bluffview Montessori School | 1321 Gilmore Ave.
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If you’re looking for a wholesome, uplifting, energetic slice of live family entertainment for all ages, here’s your opportunity: Sleeping Beauty vs the Not so Evil Fairy presented by Sugarloaf Theatre. Buy tickets and learn more about Sugarloaf Theatre at linktr.ee/sugarloaftheatre. The show is an original play written by local teen, Seamus Schwaba that parodies classic fairy tales. It’s lots of fun for children and children at heart. The show will be performed for the community on March 16 and 17 at Bluffview Montessori School. Tickets are $10 per person. Learn more.

First Ladies Trilogy - Wild About Harry
2024-03-15 19:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Wild About Harry | Friday | March 15 | 7 pm
Double Feature: Mrs. Ike & Distant Camelot | Saturday | March 16 | 7 pm
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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The First Ladies Trilogy of plays by Kay Sebring-Roberts Kuhlmann will be presented at the Winona Arts Center on March 15 and 16. “Wild About Harry” stars Kay Sebring-Roberts Kuhlmann as First Lady Bess Truman. She returns in “Mrs. Ike,” portraying first lady Mamie Doud Eisenhower. Lacey Korb stars as Jackie Kennedy in Kay’s script of “Distant Camelot.” Tickets are available on Eventbrite and are $15 for March 15, $20 for March 16, or $30 for a trilogy pass to both nights. Learn more.

Opening - Art in Our City, Rochester
2024-03-14 18:30 | Historic Chateau Theatre, 15 1st St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
Chateau Theatre | 15 1st St. SW | Rochester
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River Arts Alliance member Steve Schild has a poem, Good-night Kiss, accepted for inclusion in Rochester’s Art in Our City exhibition, which opens March 14 at the historic Chateau Theatre. The March 14 event begins at 6:30 pm with a reading of the poems. Read Schild’s poem online here. Learn more.

Theatre du Mississippi Auditions
2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Curiosi-Tea House, 901 W 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Curiosi-Tea House | 901 W 5th St.
theatredumiss.org
Theatre du Mississippi is holding auditions for our May show! The show is an original work by a regional playwright exploring modern themes and the experience of life in the Midwest. We are looking to cast 3-8 performers. Non-performing roles are also needed; please inquire at theatredumiss@gmail.com. Auditions are open to people of any gender, race, and ethnicity. Video auditions are welcome and will be accepted at theatredumiss@gmail.com before Wednesday, March 13th. Learn more.

Patina at Café Congo – Fundraiser for River Arts Alliance
2024-03-12 19:00 | First Congregational Church, 161 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
First Congregational Church | 161 W Broadway St. (Johnson St. canopied entrance)
The band Patina will perform at Café Congo at First Congregational Church of Winona on March 12 at 7:00 pm. A freewill donation will be accepted with proceeds going to River Arts Alliance. Patina is a Celtic band performing traditional music on fiddle, guitar, bodhrán, U-base, whistles, flute, accordion and banjo. They’ll also play some bright and original new songs that are sure to please and have you dancing the jig in the aisle! They’re a 4-member collaboration of acoustic musicians: Connie Dretske, Greg Peterson, Kara Mae Prosen and Sue Lee Ringwelski. Doors will open at 6:45. The church is accessible to the mobility challenged at the canopied entrance. All are Welcome, always! Learn more.

Hootenanny & Potluck at Winona Arts Center
2024-03-10 16:00 - 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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Come celebrate an almost year of The Winona Estro-Jam! March 10, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 pm. Bring a dish to share, voice to sing, an instrument to play or ears to listen. Winona Estro-Jam is a free gathering where women can come and learn how to sing and play music with other people. Designed to encourage more women to explore jam circles in the region but men are welcomed too. Beginners are especially encouraged. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Jean Lukens Art Exhibition at WAC
2024-03-10 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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An exhibition of watercolor paintings by Wisconsin artist Jean Lukens opens with a reception on Sunday, March 10 from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Winona Arts Center. The artist will give a talk about her work at 3:00 pm. The exhibit is free and open to the public and runs from March 10 to April 21, 2024. Gallery hours at the Winona Arts Center are on Wednesdays from 3:00-6:00 pm and Sundays from 1:00-4:00 pm during the exhibit run. Learn more.

Ukrainian Egg Decorating Class at WAC
2024-03-09 12:30 - 16:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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Winona Arts Center welcomes Jane Bangsberg for an Adult Ukrainian Egg Decorating Class on March 9. Join us in learning to create beautiful heirloom eggs using a wax resist method very similar to batik. You will take away finished eggs and all the supplies needed to decorate more eggs at home. Cost is $55 for WAC members and $60 for non-members. No experience necessary. Register with Jen at jsbenson50@gmail.com. Learn more.

WAC Film Sweet Land
2024-03-08 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 film Sweet Land will be shown on Friday, March 8 at the Winona Arts Center. Our doors open at 6:30 pm and the cost is $5. This film is a winner of the Independent Spirit Award First Feature. Sweet Land is a lovely old-fashioned farm romance quietly doubling as a commentary on immigration and American identity. Inge is a feisty German mail-order bride who has come to Minnesota to marry Olaf, a young Norwegian immigrant farmer of few words. In a post-WWI anti-German climate, the local minister forbids the marriage. They fall in love despite the town’s disapproval. Olaf’s friend faces foreclosure on his farm and finally the community unites around all the farmers. English and German with subtitles. 111 minutes. Learn more.

Closing Event - Snow Piles of the Upper Mississippi
2024-03-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson Street
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The Winona County History Center and Art of the Rural are pleased to present a closing event, meal, and performance for the Snow Piles of the Upper Mississippi exhibition, on Friday, March 8. From 6-7 pm, visitors can enjoy hotdish and snow cones while having their pictures taken at the Snow Pile Photo Booth by Mary Farrell. From 7-7:30 pm, Mike Munson and Matthew Fluharty will share F20E59F75D0240D24096FA67B0476CA4 (Snow Seance), a sound installation and improvised musical performance. This event is free and everyone is welcome.

Opening Reception - "Wonderment: The Industry of Youth" by Naomi Tiry Salgado at the Blue Heron
2024-03-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
An exhibition of paintings by Naomi Tiry Salgado will be on display at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse from March 6 through May 10, 2024. An opening reception will be held Friday, March 8, from 5-7 pm with an artist talk at 6 pm. Light refreshments will be served; this event is free and open to the public. In the artist’s words, “‘Wonderment: The Industry of Youth’ is a series of oil paintings depicting very busy children and young adults going about the ‘industry’ of discovering their world.” Learn more at the artist’s website here.

"Grant Writing for Artists" Workshop
2024-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, 2778 D Commerce Dr. NW, Rochester, MN, 55901
A free workshop focused on grant writing for artists will be offered Thursday, March 7, from 6-8 pm at the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) office in Rochester, 2778 D Commerce Dr. NW, and online via Zoom. Learn more and register here. This event is part of a series of artist development workshops organized by the Northfield Arts Guild and sponsored by SEMAC.

Laureate Writers Series Presents Poet Nancy Hengeveld
2024-03-05 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
Preston Poet Nancy Hengeveld To Read from her Prize-Winning Debut Book
As part of the continuing Laureate Writers Series, poet Nancy Hengeveld will read from her recently published book Petrichor, winner of the 2022 Barbara Stevens Poetry Book Award sponsored by the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. The presentation will take place at 7 pm on March 5, 2024 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St., Winona. The reading is free and open to the public and will be followed by a book signing and open mic. Learn more.

Flute & Piano Concert with Dr. Iva Ugrčić & Dr. Satoko Hayami at Old Main
2024-03-03 14:30 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
Old Main Cultural Center | 20869 College Ave. | Galesville, WI
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The flute and piano duo, Dr. Iva Ugrčić (flute) and Dr. Satoko Hayami (piano), will appear in concert at Old Main in Galesville on Sunday, March 3. Described as “luminaries,” “world class,” and “adventurous,” this flute-piano pair has been captivating audiences since 2017. They will take the audience on a musical journey that spans centuries and traverses a myriad of musical styles. They invite you to the deep emotional experience of J. S. Bach’s Sonata in E Minor, the timeless beauty of Schubert’s Introduction and Variations on “Trockne Blumen,” and a spectrum of emotions, colors and beautiful melodies presented in Sonata, Op. 64 by Mel Bonis. Refreshments will be served at intermission. Admission is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for people in high school and younger. Learn more.

Piano Concert by Dr. Eric Brisson at Old Main
2024-02-25 14:30 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
Old Main Cultural Center | 20869 College Ave. | Galesville, WI
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Dr. Eric Brisson, music professor at Winona State University, will present a piano concert at the Old Main Cultural Center in Galesville, Sunday, February 25 at 2:30 pm. The repertoire will feature music from various eras, including works by Mozart and Brahms. Old Main is becoming known as one of the finest regional venues to hear music on its Steinway grand piano because of the intimate space in the stone building. Dr. Brisson will present his concert as a benefit to keep the venue available for performances in the unique space it offers. The event will include an opportunity to view works of glass iconography—the folk art of painting sacred images on the reverse of glass plates developed in Transylvania (formerly Hungary, now Romania) during the 18th and 19th centuries, which have been preserved by a Galesville family. Learn more.

H3O Jazz Trio Album Release Party
2024-02-25 14:00 - 16:00 | 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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Over the past 2 decades, H3O Jazz Trio founder Eric Heukeshoven has composed over 40 tunes dedicated to and performed for special places, friends, and occasions – restaurants, art gallery openings, music festivals, a celebrity wedding, the pandemic, and some very special birthdays! TafelJazz is a collection of 12 of these “songs for an occasion” composed by Heukeshoven and performed by H3O with the help of friends and family including John Paulson on sax and flute, John Sievers on trombone and vocals, and Janet Heukeshoven on flute.
To celebrate the release of their first studio recording, H3O Jazz Trio is throwing two album release parties – and everyone’s invited! On Wednesday, February 21 from 6 to 8 pm, fans in Rochester can hear the entire album performed live as part of the Rochester City Jazz Festival’s monthlong residency at Thesis Beer Project. The party moves to Winona on Sunday, February 25 as H3O returns to Island City Brewing Company from 2 to 4 pm. Both events are free and open to all. Learn more.

Theatre du Mississippi One Act Festival
2024-02-25 14:00, 2024-02-24 19:00, 2024-02-23 19:00 | Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, 1164 W 10th St., Winona, MN, United States
Fridays | February 16 & 23 | 7 pm
Saturdays | February 17 & 24 | 7 pm
Sundays | February 18 & 25 | 2 pm
Valencia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St.
theatredumiss.org
Prepare yourselves for an enchanting evening filled with theatrical brilliance as we proudly showcase the winners of our 2023 Playwriting Competition in an unmissable One-Act Festival! Join us and experience the magic of never-before-seen stories crafted by talented playwrights. From comedy to drama, our winning one-acts cover a spectrum of emotions and themes that promise to leave you entertained, moved, and inspired. Witness the rise of promising playwrights whose unique voices have earned them a place in our competition. Tickets are $15 pre-sale and $20 at the door. Learn more.

Demonstration: Using MidJourney Artificial Intelligence to Unlock Your Imagination
2024-02-25 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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Morro Schreiber, local AI artist, invites you to attend an interactive demonstration of the process she uses to create visual art using MidJourney AI on February 25 at the Winona Arts Center. Morro will demonstrate basic MidJourney tools and commands for the latest versions of the AI and will also touch on the evolution of the MidJourney model. Many images will be generated and manipulated using participant suggestions, and artwork will be projected onto the screen for easy viewing. Participants will be asked to supply suggestions for prompts to submit to MidJourney and will see in real time the effect that altering these prompts has on the resultant artworks. All are welcome, and there is no cost to attend. Reservations recommended, please contact Jen Benson at jsbenson50@gmail.com to reserve your seat today! Learn more.

French Café Dance with Live Music by Under Paris Skies
2024-02-24 19:00 - 22:30 | Winona Athletic Club, 773 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Athletic Club | 773 E 5th St.
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Savor the ambiance of a cozy French café as Under Paris Skies serenades you on the dance floor! Unforgettable memories await. Don’t miss your chance to dance to a seasoned live band under the twinkling lights. The Triple Swing & Tango dance lesson will be from 7 to 8 pm. The social ballroom dance starts at 8 and goes until 10:30 pm. The cost of admission (general: $15; students: $10) includes the optional dance lesson. Learn more.

WAC Film Three Worlds
2024-02-23 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 Film Society presents the French film, Three Worlds, on February 23 at the Winona Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm and admission is $5. Al, a young man from modest means, is about to marry the boss’s daughter but after a night of partying, commits a hit and run and flees the scene. When he goes to the hospital, he is recognized by Juliette who witnessed the accident. Juliette pursues Al and demands him to come forth but the situation proves more complicated than anyone expected. The film was directed by Catherine Corsini and is in French with subtitles. Learn more.

Water Music: Chamber Concerts at the MMAM – Reflections on the Nature of Water
2024-02-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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Join us for a performance by F PLUS, a violin, clarinet, and percussion trio titled Reflections on the Nature of Water. The program is formed around one of the greatest works written for the marimba, a piece by Jacob Druckman which is written to musically describe the natural properties of water. The program will evoke the many facets of sound reflected in the marine art exhibition surrounding the performance. Learn more.

H3O Jazz Trio Album Release Party
2024-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Thesis Beer Project, 1929 2nd St. SW, Rochester, MN, 55902, United States
Thesis Beer Project | 1929 2nd St. SW | Rochester
H3OJazz.com
Over the past 2 decades, H3O Jazz Trio founder Eric Heukeshoven has composed over 40 tunes dedicated to and performed for special places, friends, and occasions – restaurants, art gallery openings, music festivals, a celebrity wedding, the pandemic, and some very special birthdays! TafelJazz is a collection of 12 of these “songs for an occasion” composed by Heukeshoven and performed by H3O with the help of friends and family including John Paulson on sax and flute, John Sievers on trombone and vocals, and Janet Heukeshoven on flute.
To celebrate the release of their first studio recording, H3O Jazz Trio is throwing two album release parties – and everyone’s invited! On Wednesday, February 21 from 6 to 8 pm, fans in Rochester can hear the entire album performed live as part of the Rochester City Jazz Festival’s monthlong residency at Thesis Beer Project. The party moves to Winona on Sunday, February 25 as H3O returns to Island City Brewing Company from 2 to 4 pm. Both events are free and open to all. Learn more.

Pipe Organ Recital at Central Lutheran
2024-02-21 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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2024 marks the 30th anniversary of Central Lutheran’s magnificent Hendrickson pipe organ. To celebrate, the church will host a series of recitals beginning in February and continuing throughout the year. Performances will be from noon to 1 pm and are free and open to all. Donations collected from a freewill offering will support the instrument’s upcoming renovation. The first recital on February 21 will feature Alexander Meszler, an organist dedicated to interdisciplinary performance and research. He serves as College Organist and Assistant Professor of Music at Luther College. See the list of upcoming recital dates and performers and learn more here.

Winona Symphony Orchestra Children’s Concert – On the Day You Were Born
2024-02-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Winona Middle School, 1570 Homer Rd., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Middle School | 1570 Homer Rd.
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Every year, the Winona Symphony Orchestra presents a children’s concert that brings in over 1,000 students from schools all over the area. This year, the concert will include Edvard Grieg’s Holberg Suite, based on dance music, and On the Day You Were Born by Southeast Minnesota native Steve Heitzig, which is infused with images and themes of nature and peace. The concert, featuring Alan Dunbar, Professor of Music at Winona State University, is recommended for second through fifth graders. Please contact Margaret Cassidy – mecofscassidy@gmail.com – to reserve your seats. Learn more.
