River Arts Alliance

Reception - Betsy Midthun Exhibition at Pump House
2023-12-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Pump House Regional Arts Center, 119 King St., La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Pump House Regional Arts Center | 119 King St. | La Crosse, WI
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An exhibition of pastel paintings featuring area landscapes by RAA member Betsy Midthun is on view through January 6 at Pump House Regional Arts Center, La Crosse. A “meet the artist” reception will be held on Friday, December 1, from 5 to 7 pm. As an artist who has meandered through her artistic pursuits, Betsy enjoys the challenge of starting a painting on a flat, blank surface and through the addition of a meandering element, moving the viewer into an interesting and tranquil two dimensional space. Using pastel as her medium, her goal is to push colors in the landscape to a higher intensity while still capturing the appropriate range of values. Learn more.

Amanda Blue in Recital
2023-11-29 19:00 | Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels, 1160 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels | 1160 W Wabasha St.
Cotter Schools invites you to a recital by Amanda Blue, soprano and River Arts Alliance member, with Mary Ellen Haupert, pianist. The recital will take place at 7 pm on Wednesday, November 29th, in the Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels at 1160 W Wabasha St., Winona.

Fall Three-Week Theatre Class
2023-11-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Bluff Country Co-op, 121 W 2nd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Bluff Country Co-op Community Room | 121 W 2nd St.
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For children ages 6-11, Sugarloaf Theatre offers Three-Week Theatre. It’s a three-week-long theatre class where students learn a variety of improv games, tongue twisters, and acting tips! Friends and family are invited to a short showcase on the last day of class in which students show off some of what they have learned. This session runs Mondays, Nov. 6, 13, & 20 in the Community Room at the Bluff Country Co-op, 4-5 pm. Learn more.

Winds of Winona at Old Main
2023-11-19 15:00 | 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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“Winds of Winona” will blow into Galesville’s venue at the Old Main Cultural Center on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 3 pm, at 20869 College Ave. Ryan Ballanger, Chris Buswell, Ruth and Frank Bures will play a varied clarinet concert of classical and lighter music. Their music always delights the crowd. The program will be on the first floor of the building, a space just right for chamber music. Admission is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for high school students and younger. Come sit upwind from the Winds for a refreshing set of pieces. Old Main Cultural Center and Ruth and Frank Bures are members of River Arts Alliance.

H3O Supports HCO at November Jazz Jam
2023-11-19 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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On November 19th, come join your friends for an afternoon of jazz at Island City Brewing Company in support of Home & Community Options (HCO). The fundamental goals of HCO are to provide quality services that maximize the independence of those we serve, to support individuals as they live happy and productive lives close to family and friends, and to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities within the local community. For many summers, HCO produced amazing musical theater productions which included community members with disabilities in the cast. HCO just announced that their celebrated tradition will return in the summer of 2024 with the hit musical “Annie”!
H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing have helped support local nonprofits with over $40,000 in total donations thanks to the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! The October Jazz Jam contributed over $1,000 to the WSU Children’s Center. Learn more.

23rd Annual Winona Art Walk & Tour
2023-11-17 10:00 - 17:00 | MN
The 23rd Annual Winona Art Walk & Tour is taking place at various artists’ studios and additional locations in Winona on Friday, November 17, and Saturday, November 18. Hours are from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. More information, including a tour map and an online gallery book with images from each participant, is available at winonaartwalk.org. Local art for sale by participating artists includes paintings, photography, pottery, wood, glass, jewelry, and more. The Winona Art Walk & Tour is a project of River Arts Alliance.

Theatre du Mississippi Presents Sometimes There’s Wine
2023-11-12 14:00, 2023-11-11 19:00, 2023-11-10 19:00, 2023-11-05 14:00, 2023-11-04 19:00, 2023-11-03 19:00 | Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, 1164 W 10th St., Winona, MN, United States
Fridays & Saturdays | November 3-4 & 10-11 | 7 pm
Sundays | November 5 & 12 | 2 pm
Valencia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St.
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Theatre du Mississippi presents a production of the play Sometimes There’s Wine. Sometimes There’s Wine is a delightful and witty show created by Shanan Custer and Carolyn Pool, who also wrote 2 Sugars, Room for Cream. Despite its playful title, this show is not just about wine; it’s about the genuine and charming relationship between the characters. The performance is filled with humor and authenticity, offering a series of comic vignettes that shed light on the hilarity of everyday situations. Pre-sale tickets are $15 (cash/check) available at Chapter 2 Books and No Name Bar. Online Pre-Sale tickets are $15 (plus fees) at Eventbrite. Tickets are available at the door (cash/check), the day of the event for $20. Learn more.

John Paulson Big Band Veterans Day Fundraising Concert
2023-11-11 19:00 | Wellington’s Pub & Grill, 1429 W Service Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Wellington’s Pub & Grill | 1429 W Service Dr.
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Winona, MN musician, composer, and educator John Paulson has big plans for his big band this year. On November 11 at 7:00 pm, he will lead his 19-piece big band in a special Veterans Day fund raising concert at Wellington’s Pub & Grill. All of the contributions from this performance and his “Jazz for Vets” Gofundme site (https://gofund.me/18b9376e) will go to the MACV organization in order to assist homeless Veterans in SE Minnesota. Learn more.

Daniel Bennett Group Concert at WAC
2023-11-11 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 Daniel Bennett Group will be in concert on November 11, 2023 at 7 pm at the Winona Arts Center, 228 East 5th Street. New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. The Boston Globe described Bennett’s music as “a mix of Jazz, Folk and Minimalism.” Daniel Bennett is joined by master percussionist Koko Bermejo on drums and keyboard. Rounding out the trio is acclaimed six-string bassist Kevin Hailey. Coffeehouse and gallery open at 6 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and are available until 11/10/23 at Hardt’s Music or through Eventbrite. Learn more.

Sarah Kieffer Book Event at the Blue Heron
2023-11-11 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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Join us to welcome Sarah Kieffer back to Winona to celebrate the publication of her new book, 100 Morning Treats. Sarah was the first employee when the Blue Heron Coffeehouse opened 25 years ago and has gone on to become a successful blogger and cookbook author. Books will be for sale and the event will include a Q & A, book signing, and treat samples.

Nine Tile Pottery Class at WAC
2023-11-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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Please join Richard Spiller, renowned potter, on November 11 from noon to 3 pm for a nine tile pottery class at the Winona Arts Center. Students will be given nine 4-inch tiles on a board. They will draw on each tile and then apply colored slips and clear glaze. Students can bring their own design or trace designs that are provided. Tiles will be fired at Spiller’s studio and returned at a later date. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Print Dubs: Screen Print Series by Peet Fetsch at the Blue Heron
2023-11-10 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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Print Dubs, an exhibition featuring a screen print series by RAA member Peet Fetsch of Tally Mark Press, opens November 10 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. The show will run through January 8. An opening reception will be held on Friday, November 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The reception is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be provided. Peet says, “Print Dubs is an attempt to visualize my interest in collaged or dub music, my love for layered abstract art, and my obsession with vinyl records. This screen print series is a collection of collages, or Print Dubs, made up of my personal drawings, found textures, found images, and hand brushed grooves representing 12 inch and 7 inch records.” Learn more.

Water Music: Chamber Concerts at the MMAM – The Big Catch
2023-11-09 19:00 - 20:15 | 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 an exciting concert, “The Big Catch.” It will feature Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet, “Four on the Floor” by Libby Larsen and a Quintet by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich to the backdrop of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s Art for Fish/Art for Humans exhibit by American artist Kristian Brevik. Learn more.

Winona Brass Band Season Begins
2023-11-05 16:00 | St. Cecilia Theatre, 1124 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
St. Cecilia Theatre | 1124 W Wabasha St.
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The Winona Brass Band is excited to kick off its 2023-2024 season featuring music from the first decade of their 30 years together as an ensemble. The free concert will be held in the beautiful St. Cecilia Theatre at 4:00 pm on Sunday, November 5th. The concert will feature selections celebrating the British musical tradition. Dr. Janet Heukeshoven, the ensemble’s founding director, returns to the podium this year. All performances are free, but donations are gladly accepted. Learn more.

Casino Royale Dance Night
2023-11-04 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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Join River City Dancers for a night of elegance and intrigue, where you can dance like James Bond in a high-stakes world of glamour at our Casino Royale Dance Night. The Tango & Rumba dance lesson will be from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. The dance starts at 8:00 and goes until 10:30 pm. Cost of admission (general: $15; students: $10) includes the optional dance lesson. Learn more.

Walnut Ink Workshop with Kathie Wheeler
2023-11-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Mississippi Mornings Art Studio, 40341 Lamoille Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Mississippi Mornings Art Studio | 40341 Lamoille Dr.
Join Kathie Wheeler, an award winning landscape and portrait artist, for a fun, creative day making and learning to use walnut ink. In this workshop the morning will be spent making the ink and learning pen and ink techniques that will be used in the afternoon to sketch and draw with the ink. Supplies are included in the workshop fee and each student will leave with a small jar of ink, pen and nibs, a brush and watercolor pad. The workshop fee is $125. Contact Linda Klabo at Mississippi Mornings Art Studio, linda@mississippimornings.com, to register. Learn more.

200 Meters Film at WAC
2023-11-03 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 is pleased to present the film 200 Meters on November 3 at the Winona Arts Center. This road movie is set against the backdrop of social and family drama. Mustafa (Ali Sulman), a Palestinian construction worker, lives in the West Bank, a mere 200 meters from his wife and children in Israel. Though eligible for an Israeli ID, Mustafa instead chooses to use his work permit to visit them daily. The arrangement is functional until one day his son has been injured and brought to an Israeli hospital. He is denied entrance and tries everything to reach his family. Learn more.

Choral Arts Ensemble and GRSF Present “When Love Speaks …”
2023-10-29 15:00 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St.
On Sunday, October 29, the Choral Arts Ensemble of Rochester will sing all manner of songs about love — true, unrequited, at-first-sight, mature, star-crossed, selfless, lost, or just silly — in collaboration with Great River Shakespeare Festival actors, led by their artistic director Doug Scholz-Carlson. The concert will take place in the outstanding acoustics of the Central Lutheran Church sanctuary. The musical offerings, representing a kaleidoscope of romantic love, will be complemented by equally varied romantic scenes, speeches, and poems delivered by the superb GRSF actors, now celebrating their 20th season of professional theater. Tickets for this unique performance are $30 for adults and $10 for students and are available online or at the event. Learn more.

Mississippi Hot Club Concert at WAC
2023-10-28 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 pleased to present the Mississippi Hot Club in concert on October 28. Mississippi Hot Club is inspiring a new generation of young swingers in Minnesota. With reverence and chops, Mississippi Hot Club’s new album, Swing Cities, shines light on the bold music of Django Reinhardt from a fresh pop-oriented perspective. Swing Cities masterfully captures Mississippi Hot Club’s spunky performances, featuring an upbeat approach to jazz manouche, hot club jazz, and gypsy jazz. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and are available at Hardt’s Music until 4 pm on October 27, and through Eventbrite. The coffeehouse and gallery will open at 6 pm with music starting at 7 pm. Learn more.

Winona Community Chorale Presents Falloween Concert
2023-10-28 14:00, 2023-10-27 19:00 | First Congregational Church, 161 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
First Congregational Church | 161 W Broadway
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The Winona Community Chorale will present its second concert on October 27 and 28 at First Congregational Church. The Falloween Concert features music celebrating the season of fall and Halloween. There is no admission charge, but a free-will offering will be collected. The Winona Community Chorale is a mixed choral ensemble performing music from a wide variety of styles, genres and time periods. The Falloween Concert program includes pop tunes, folk songs, settings of poems including Lewis Carroll’s “Jabberwocky,” and more. It will close with a medley from The Phantom of the Opera performed with pipe organ accompaniment. Learn more.

Opening Reception - River Windows by Jack Honeywell at the Blue Heron
2023-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
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Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
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The exhibit River Windows 1979-2023: Stained Glass by Jack Honeywell is now on display through November 2023 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse, located at 162 W 2nd St. in Winona. An opening reception will be held on Friday, October 27th, from 5-7 pm. The reception is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be provided. Jack Honeywell is a member of River Arts Alliance.

WAC Open Studio Hosts an Open House
2023-10-26 17:00 - 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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The Winona Arts Center is pleased to host an open house with wine and cheese to introduce the RiverBed Press Open Studio. The Open Studio provides a unique space for people of all artistic abilities to create and design monoprints and relief prints using the printing press and offers space for people to work on their own art projects. The Open House will feature demonstrations on the printing press and an opportunity to make your own print. This adult event is free and open to both members and non-members of the Winona Arts Center. This event will take place on Thursday, October 26 from 5 to 8 pm. Learn more.
