River Arts Alliance

Bell House Band at Cafe Congo April 4
2026-04-04 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | cafe congo, 161 West Broadway, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Bell House Band returns to Cafe Congo for a concert benefiting the Winona Food Shelf on April 4. The Bell House Band plays Americana, folk, and original music on guitar, bass and mandolin. Band members are Connie Dretske, Bob Stuber and Jim Armstrong.

Patina at Elmaro Winery on Saturday, April 4 at 1:00pm
2026-04-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
Come out to Elmaro on Saturday, April 4th to hear and enjoy the band, Patina from 1:00 to 4:00pm. Patina plays a mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic, folk, and original instrumentals and vocals.

WSU Faculty Recital: Deanne Mohr, Piano
2026-03-31 19:30 - 21:00 | WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, 450 Johnson St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Pianist Deanne Mohr will present a solo recital featuring works by Toru Takemitsu, Johann Sebastian Bach, Clara Schumann, and Robert Schumann. The performance will take place on Tuesday, March 31 in the Dufresne Performing Arts Center Recital Hall at Winona State University at 7:30 pm. Admission is free.

LAST DAY: Calling All Playwrights! | Theatre du Mississippi
2026-03-31 | MN
Due Tuesday, March 31 @ 11:59 PM
Calling All Playwrights!
Got a story itching to hit the stage? Theatre du Mississippi wants your original one-act play for our 2026-2027 Playwriting Competition!
Full guidelines and submission details: tdmwinona.org/apply

Drawn Together | Closing Reception
2026-03-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
A group showing by 17 artists who come together for inspiration, camaraderie and to create art.

Ellen McDonah, Solo Art Show/Sale
2026-03-29 - 2026-04-30 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
Ellen Mcdonah is an artist/author of “One Woman’s River A Solo Source to Sea Paddle on the Mighty Mississippi”.This art exhibit/sale showcases her recent watercolor, pastels, and oil paintings created within the last two years. Her mission is to create inspiration about the beauty outdoors.

Sock Hop | River City Dancers
2026-03-28 19:00 - 22:30 | The ARC, 255 Main St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
March 28, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
The ARC (upstairs ballroom), 251 Main St., Winona, MN
Get ready to step back in time and twist the night away at a vintage-style Sock Hop! We’re bringing all the fun, flair, and classic moves of the ’50s – and we couldn’t be more excited!

Call to Artists: Between the Bluffs Plein Air
2026-03-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-21 18:00 - 21:00 | MN
Demonstrations: Sat. Oct 11 9 – Noon
Show: Oct 17, 18, 19
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Colleen Shore is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

Oil Painting Class | WAC
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center welcomes back Barb Halvorson on March 28, 2026 from 10am to 2pm for an Oil Painting Class. We will learn to paint a beautiful Cardinal on a 11 x 14 Canvas. Barb will demonstrate and teach oil painting techniques. Class fee is $35 for Members and $40 non-members. All materials included. Beginners to Adult painters are welcome. No Drawing experience needed. For more information and to register contact Jen at jsbenson50+WAC@gmail.com.

Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
2026-03-28 - 2026-04-04, 2026-03-27 - 2026-04-03, 2026-03-26 - 2026-04-02, 2026-03-25 - 2026-04-01, 2026-03-24 - 2026-03-31, 2026-03-23 - 2026-03-30, 2026-03-22 - 2026-03-29 | MN
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This year the Frozen River Film Festival (FRFF) will be celebrating 20 years of bringing documentary films and filmmakers to Winona. The festival begins Sunday, February 9, (You can still get home in time to watch the Super Bowl!) and runs through Sunday, February 16. This year’s event will feature the World Premiere of FRFF’s self-produced documentary, Beneath the Ice: The Frozen River Film Festival Story. Learn more.

Forecast Webinar Series 2026
2026-03-26 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.

Original One Acts 2026
2026-03-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The ARC, 255 Main St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
This compilation of plays offers audiences a dynamic theatrical experience that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Through humor, satire, and emotional depth, the plays create space for laughter alongside difficult conversations about disability, grief, bodily autonomy, gun culture, faith, aging, and second chances. Each story invites viewers to see the world through perspectives they may not share, fostering empathy and reflection without sacrificing wit or theatrical imagination. Because the pieces range in tone (from intimate and personal to satirical) they keep audiences engaged while encouraging them to examine their own assumptions about identity, connection, and responsibility. This showcase offers compelling storytelling and the opportunity to join in meaningful dialogue after the show!

Climate Sensitive Birds of Southeast Minnesota
2026-03-22 13:00 - 2026-04-26 16:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Climate Sensitive Birds of Southeast Minnesota, an exhibition featuring the work of Barbara Schwenk.

BFF | Commonweal Theatre Company
2026-03-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States
Best friends Lauren and Eliza are at the cusp of maturity in 1991 as they dream about their future and prepare to navigate high school. Moving together and growing apart, their shifting priorities begin to put a strain on their relationship. In 2005, a now grown-up Lauren cautiously enters a new relationship and finds it harder to escape her ghosts and move on when life feels frozen in time. “It shimmers with lyricism, gently wit, and a good deal of wisdom…–NYTheatre.”
Find more here.

Patina Concert | CD Release Party
2026-03-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E. 5th St., Winona
Patina CD Release Party & St Patty’s Day Celebration March 21 Tickets $10/adv at Music Mart & Eventbrite & $15/door

Symphony on Wheels | Winona Symphony Orchestra
2026-03-21 17:00 - 20:30 | Remlinger Collector Car Museum, 3560 Service Dr, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Symphony on Wheels~ A Fundraiser Supporting the Education outreach of WSO.
Remlinger Collector Car Museum
Silent Auction, Live Music from WSO Musicians, Buffet Dinner from Chef’s Table, Museum Tours
$85/person
$500 Table of 6
