The Spitfire Grill - preview
2026-07-12 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-17 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States
Percy, a troubled young woman on parole, yearns for a fresh start and heads to the small Wisconsin town of Gilead. She finds work at the dried-up town’s only eatery, The Spitfire Grill. As Percy discovers her own path to redemption, she awakens the town’s capacity for healing and hope. With soaring melodies and Midwestern charm, this folk musical is a celebration of kindness and community.

Grant Deadline: Project Support for Individual Artists and Culture Bearer Grant
2026-07-29 | MN
Deadline: Wednesday, July 29
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) invites individual artists and culture bearers in their 11-county region to apply for the Project Support for Individual Artists and Culture Bearers grant. Applications open June 28 with a submission deadline of July 28, 2026. These grants provide funding ranging from $2,000 to $6,000 to encourage artists to take the next step in their creative pursuits. Read more.

Playwriting Workshops | Theatre du Mississippi
2026-07-30 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-02 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-16 14:00 - 17:00 | MN
Zoom & In-Person Workshops starting July 8th
Our playwriting workshops provide a supportive and engaging environment for writers of all experience levels to explore storytelling for the stage. Participants develop skills in character creation, dramatic structure, creative process, and collaborative theatre-making while gaining practical tools to bring their ideas to life.
Find more details about each workshop and register here: https://tdmwinona.org/calendar

Improv at the Garten!
2026-08-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-09-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join Theatre du Mississippi for a night of improv and laughs!
Second Thursday of each month (May–October)
Hosts Tristan Miller and Rae Peter will guide you through an array of games and challenges. Whether you want to get up and play or sit back and watch the hilarity ensue!
No preparation needed! Just show up and have a good time!
Free and open to the public
Tasty food and cold drinks are available for purchase

RESCHEDULED Amanda Blue | German Art Song
2026-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Advance ticket sales are encouraged for planning purposes.
Tickets for August’s performance can be secured by using this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982303699728?aff=oddtdtcreator

DUE: Willet Art Prize | The Quest for Gold
2026-08-31 | MN
Entry Deadline is April 31st
The Willet Art Prize is a national art competition inviting artists across the United States to create original work inspired by an annual theme. Designed to support today’s leading artists while inspiring the next generation, the prize celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and the power of visual storytelling.

For more information https://app.entrythingy.com/calls/public/14047/

Forecast Webinar Series 2026
2026-09-24 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-10-29 12:00 - 13:30 | MN
Register Now—Creative Power, Civic Purpose: How Artists Strengthen Democracy

We’re excited to launch Creative Power, Civic Purpose: How Artists Strengthen Democracy, a six-part virtual series supported by the Educational Foundation of America (EFA).
The series explores how artists and culture bearers strengthen civic health, deepen democratic participation, and help renew the civic fabric of communities across the country.

Creating a One Act Workshop | Theatre du Mississippi
2026-09-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 and 8 more dates | The ARC, 255 Main St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
