River Arts Alliance Member Events

Pump House Regional Arts Center | 119 King St. | La Crosse, WI www.thepumphouse.org 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…

Sobieski Park Lodge | 965 E 7th St. Register Here 5:30-6:30 Meal Served | 6:30 Pie Auction | 7-8 Program & Social Time New this year, River Arts Alliance is holding a special celebration and fundraiser event: our Souper-Duper Pie Walk. This fun evening will include a soup supper, a pie auction, and a program honoring…

Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org Please join us for an oil painting class with Barb Halvorson on December 2 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Winona Arts Center. Learn to paint a winter scene just in time for Christmas. An easy way to glaze will be demonstrated along with…

Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St. After a three-year hiatus, Winona’s annual Messiah Sing-In made its jubilant return to Central Lutheran Church last year. On December 2nd, the 29th edition of this treasured tradition, led by founding conductor Dr. Harry A. Mechell, will once again herald in the holiday season. The performance by BellaMusica,…

Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The Root River Jam will be in concert on December 2, 2023 at 7 pm at the Winona Arts Center. The coffeehouse opens at 6 pm. Root River Jam is an Americana Roots band based in southeastern Minnesota. They are promoting the release of their new…

Winona Athletic Club | 773 E 5th St. rivercitydancers.org Celebrate the season with us by dancing to classic (and new) Holiday music! Ring in the Holiday Spirit with us and dance under the twinkling lights. The Foxtrot & Single Swing dance lesson will be from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. The dance starts at 8:00 and…

Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The Winona Arts Center is pleased to host the exhibit Audacity, featuring the works of artist Nancy XiáoRong Valentine, from 12/3/23 through 1/14/24 with an opening reception on December 3, 2023 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Nancy XiáoRong Valentine (she/her) is a Chinese American artist living…

Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. Longtime area writer and teacher Scott Lowery returns to the Laureate Writers Series, Tuesday, December 5, 7:00 pm, at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona. The event is free and open to the public, followed by an open mic and book signing. Lowery’s brand-new chapbook, Mutual Life,…

Page Theatre | 700 Terrace Heights cotterschools.org/mca Gather your loved ones and join us for a heartwarming Holiday Celebration of the Arts. Set in the beautiful Page Theatre at Saint Mary’s University, this event will provide the perfect opportunity to kick off the holiday season in style! A family-friendly evening of live music, dance, and…

125 N Baker St. River Arts Alliance member artist Mary Singer will have her art displayed at her studio from 9 am to 5 pm on December 8 and 9. Find her at 125 N Baker St., Winona.

Billboard on Mankato Ave. at Riverbend Rd. A Meet the Artist closing reception for Billy X Curmano’s tree planting tribute will be held alongside the billboard on Mankato Avenue and Riverbend Road from 4 to 5 pm December 8th. The artist will be in attendance for that hour with cookies to share, but advises he…