artsXchange with Emilio & Monica DeGrazia: Authenticity in the Age of AI
2024-05-30 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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The dawn of Artificial Intelligence poses a historically profound, alarming, and unprecedented problem for writers, musicians, and artists. AI’s generative powers, often controlled anonymously, are matching human creative ventures and promise to surpass them. What then is “authenticity” as an outcome of human creative processes? How can we establish criteria that will help us decide whether the art forms we are exposed to are “authentic” and worthy of our respect? The main focus of this presentation will be on literary works, with a few visual artworks on display at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum providing opportunities to consider analogies between literary and visual arts. In preparing a definitive book about many different versions of the “Princess Winona” legends, Monica DeGrazia has confronted questions about the legend’s credibility in direct and varying ways. The city of Winona’s identity and heritage are based in large part on suppositions that have no basis in authentic history. Emilio DeGrazia has a long history as author of fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction, and he also has worked as a literary editor and judge for several literary contests. He will discuss how he, as writer, has struggled to generate literary work worth calling “authentic,” and what standards he, as editor and literary judge, believes it is important to maintain.
This event is free to attend for members of RAA or MMAM, and included with museum admission for others. Registration is required, and space is limited to 25 attendees per program. Learn more.

RAA Art Schmooze at Acoustic Café
2024-05-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Acoustic Cafe, 77 Lafayette St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Acoustic Café | 77 Lafayette St.
You’re invited to a River Arts Alliance Art Schmooze on Friday evening, May 31, at the Acoustic Café in downtown Winona. Held periodically throughout the year, our Schmoozes are casual gatherings for artists of all disciplines and arts supporters, open to current RAA members and non-members alike. Join us for a fun opportunity to meet and socialize with others in our area’s arts community and to learn more about what RAA does and how you can be involved. The event is free and open to the public.
A brief program beginning at 6 pm will include announcements from RAA leaders and an opportunity for attendees to introduce themselves. Before and after the program will be informal social time. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Learn more.

Ben Cosgrove Concert at WAC
2024-05-31 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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Ben Cosgrove will perform a free concert at 7 pm on Friday, May 31 at the Winona Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30. The Winona Arts Center is a small venue, so please pick up your free ticket at Music Mart (formerly Hardt’s Music) or reserve a ticket on Eventbrite. If we are full to capacity and you do not have a ticket, you will not be able to attend this amazing concert.
Ben is currently Artist-in-Residence helping to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Ben’s music and storytelling will transport you throughout landscapes near and far in a way few performers can. Ben has travelled throughout the 261 miles of the Refuge along the Mississippi and will share his inspiration and reflections in this performance. Learn more.

Artists Along the Trail
2024-06-01 07:00 - 13:00 | Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, W28488 Refuge Road, Trempealeau, WI, 54661
Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge | W28488 Refuge Road | Trempealeau, WI
All are invited to meet and watch area artists create at a multi-day plein air painting event in the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge and at Elmaro Vineyard and Winery this coming June. On Saturday, June 1 from 7:30-11 am, artists will be painting along the trails in the Refuge. A luncheon and opportunity to meet the artists will take place from 11:30 am-1 pm at the Outdoor Wonders Learning Center. Related events will take place at Elmaro throughout the month of June.
Among the 16 participating artists, seven are members of River Arts Alliance: Linda Klabo, Linda Arnesen, Colleen Shore, Betsy Midthun, Faye Schoen, Jean Mueller and Jamie Schwaba. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Trempealeau Refuge and made possible through donations from the Michael Owecke Memorial Fund. Learn more.

Free Audition Workshop
2024-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Cornerstone Community Church, 1001 44th Ave., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Cornerstone Community Church | 1001 44th Ave. | Goodview
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Sugarloaf Theatre is thrilled to announce that Seamus Schwaba, Executive Director for Sugarloaf Theatre and our Director for our summer musical Through the Looking Glass, will be hosting a free, one hour long audition workshop on June 3 from 6-7 pm at Cornerstone Community Church [please note change of location]. All adults and children ages 12+ are invited to attend this workshop. Auditions can be such a nerve wracking and stressful experience. During this hour long session participants will learn techniques on how to overcome nerves and present themselves well at a theatrical audition of any kind. All that you have to do take advantage of this exciting opportunity is follow this link, fill out the short RSVP form, and show up! Learn more.

Laureate Series Wide Open Mic Night
2024-06-04 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
The First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series event at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:00 pm will be a Wide Open Mic Night. Come one, come all! This month, we won’t have a featured writer — all of you will be featured!
Bring a story, a tall tale, a poem or set of poems to share — keep it to ten minutes max.
We’d prefer that it be your own work but if you have something by a favorite writer, that would be okay. Learn more.

River City Dancers’ Swinging in the Street
2024-06-07 18:00 - 22:00 | MN
Corner of Third & Center Streets
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Get your dancing shoes ready: Winona’s Downtown will be swinging and swaying to the sounds of live music and dancing at the 5TH ANNUAL “Swinging In The Street” outdoor street dance! On Friday, June 7 from 6-9 pm, the community is invited to a free Dance Party thrown by the River City Ballroom Dancers. Dance lessons led by Stan and Molly Breitlow will be from 6-7 pm and non-stop live music from Greg Balfany and members of the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra will run from 7-9 pm. Dancing in the street will continue on until 10 pm! The event will be on Third Street at the corner of Center Street (in front of Blooming Grounds) and is part of the Winona Main Street and Chamber of Commerce’s “Winona in the Street” summer series. Learn more.

Patina at Elmaro
2024-06-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
Elmaro Vineyard | N14756 Delaney Rd. | Trempealeau, WI
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Patina is a Celtic inspired fiddle, whistle, flute, bodhrán, banjo, accordion and guitar band that plays mixed Celtic, folk and original music. Patina will be at Elmaro Vineyard on Sunday, June 9th from 1:00 to 4:00. We LOVE to bring our lively music to anyone who enjoys the fun sounds of traditional Celtic, folk and Patina originals. Our loyal fans tell us that Patina is a fun band to listen to and watch perform. Learn more.

McKnight Fellowship Info Session
2024-06-11 18:30 | Engage Winona, 119 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987
Engage Winona | 119 E 3rd St.
The McKnight Artist and Culture Bearer Fellowship Program will hold an information session for all interested Minnesota-based applicants on Tuesday, June 11 at 6:30 pm at Engage Winona. This session, led by Program Directors Tracy Krumm (Fiber Artists), Mike Hoyt (Community-Engaged Practice) and Dana Kassel (Dancers and Choreographers) will speak to the full Artist and Culture Bearers Fellowship program which supports 15 artistic disciplines, and more specifically to the three Fellowship Programs. We’ll allow plenty of time for specific questions. See a flyer with more information here. Please let us know if you plan to join us so we can plan accordingly. RSVP with your name and artistic medium, along with any specific questions to mckfell@thecowlescenter.org.

Guided Nature Walk with Meryl Zaytoun Murman
2024-06-12 18:00 | Prairie Island Nature Trail, 890 Prairie Island Rd., Winona, MN, 55987
Prairie Island Nature Trail | 890 Prairie Island Rd.
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McKnight International Choreographer Residency guest artist Meryl Zaytoun Murman will be facilitating a somatic informed nature walk on Wednesday, June 12th at 6 pm, as part of an ongoing offering at Prairie Island Park, Forest Bathing along Crooked Slough, organized by Prairie Island Campground Director Anne Conway. Shifting between inner and outer sensing to connect and attune with the process of the natural world and our inner nature, she will guide participants through simple, mindful, embodied practices. Meryl Zaytoun Murman is a Lebanese American choreographer, filmmaker, and multi-disciplinary artist based in Thessaloniki, Greece. This free event is capped at 15 participants and is geared towards adults. Please register ahead of time: https://strolling-with-the-seasons-along-crooked-slough.cheddarup.com. Learn more.

June Jazz Jam Supports Farmers Market
2024-06-16 14:30 - 17:30 | Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Two Fathoms Brewing | 65 E Front St.
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As the Steamboat Days parade wraps up, why not stroll down to Two Fathoms Brewing Company for the monthly Jazz Jam! Join H3O Jazz Trio outside on the spacious patio (or in the taproom if weather is bad) on June 16 from 2:30–5:30 pm. This month’s Jazz Jam fundraiser recipient is the Winona Farmers Market. Established in 1973, the Winona Farmers Market is the place to go for fresh and local food. All of the vendors at the market are required to live within 75 miles of Winona. A majority of the vendors are food producers and there are also artisans; bakers; and ready to eat vendors. From May through October, the market is held every Saturday morning from 7:30 until noon at Levee Park in downtown Winona.
H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing (formerly Island City) have helped support local nonprofits with over $49,000 in total donations thanks to the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! The May Jazz Jam contributed nearly $1,100 to the Winona Community Chorale. All Jazz Jam donations are matched by H3O and Two Fathoms. Learn more.

Wayfinding: A Creative Conversation and Dance Film Sharing
2024-06-18 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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McKnight International Choreographer Meryl Zaytoun Murman will be part of Wayfinding: A Creative Conversation and Dance Film Sharing on Tuesday, June 18th @ 7 pm, joined by Winona artist Sharon Mansur, and Minneapolis dance artist Leila Awadallah. The films will explore their shared Arab/SWANA (Southeast Asian and North African) heritage, gender and sexuality, and diasporic bodies, and a guided discussion with Winona State University professor Mary Jo Klinker will center these themes.
This free event is co-sponsored by Art of the Rural and will take place at the Winona Arts Center, at 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN 55987. Registrations are strongly encouraged via a form on this page: www.mcknightdancechoreo.org/international-artist. Learn more.

Hendrickson Organ Recital June 19 at Central
2024-06-19 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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Central Lutheran’s year-long celebration of their magnificent Hendrickson Pipe Organ will continue June 19 from noon to 1 pm with a performance by Houston, Minnesota native Noah Carlson. Works by J.S. Bach, Dietrich Buxtehude, Flor Peeters, Henri Mulet, and others will be featured. The recital is free and open to all. Donations collected from a freewill offering will support the instrument’s upcoming renovation. Learn more.

Juneteenth Community Celebration
2024-06-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Windom Park, 260 Harriet St., Winona, MN, 55987
Windom Park | 260 Harriet St.
A special celebration of Juneteenth will take place this Wednesday, June 19th, from 4 pm to 7 pm at Windom Park. This marks the 4th annual Juneteenth event organized and hosted by Our Voices in partnership with Theatre du Mississippi with support from ROAR. This event brings the community together to learn about Black and Brown heritage, history, and community; it is a community gathering and educational event with vendors, live music, games, and food. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Learn more.

artsXchange with Jim Armstrong – Try Everything: A Multi-Media Approach to Creative Writing
2024-06-20 18:30 - 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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The next artsXchange event presented by River Arts Alliance (RAA) at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) will be led by RAA member Jim Armstrong and entitled Try Everything: A Multi-Media Approach to Creative Writing. Armstrong says, “A writer is not just someone who sits at a keyboard: the full use of the imagination requires multiple aesthetic adventures. Poetry especially exists at the intersection of the visual, the musical and the linguistic; it benefits from the immediate tactile experience provided by the fine arts and also the practical arts. As a poet I have learned traditional penmanship, pursued drawing in various media, engaged in a daily photographic practice, experimented with putting poems to music, and learned to design and hand-sew chapbooks. All these pursuits have helped enliven my arts practice and kept me from being ‘stuck.’ This program will follow several projects as they move from daily writing through to finished work and will show how journaling, sketching, photography, musical composition, and book making contributed to the final product. The working assumption is that a writer should not be afraid to try new media and that the adventure of acquiring a new artistic skill can keep one nimble and generative.”
This event is free to attend for members of RAA or MMAM, and included with museum admission for others. (Museum admission is free for students on Thursdays.) Registration is required, and space is limited to 25 attendees per program. Learn more.

Opening Reception - 2024 RAA Annual Members’ Exhibition & Showcase
2024-06-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
The River Arts Alliance (RAA) 2024 Annual Members’ Exhibition and Showcase begins this week. The in-person exhibition opens on Friday, June 21 and will be on display through Sunday, August 18. It can be seen during the Blue Heron Coffeehouse’s regular hours, 7 am to 2 pm Wednesdays-Fridays and 8 am to 2 pm Saturdays-Sundays. The coffeehouse is located at 162 W Second Street in downtown Winona. Please join us for an opening reception at the Blue Heron from 5 to 7 pm on Friday, June 21. The reception is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be provided.
The online exhibition and showcase is published in a virtual flipbook format on RAA’s website at www.riverartsalliance.org/member-exhibit. Both the in-person and online exhibitions feature the work of local visual artists in a wide variety of media — including paintings, prints, photography, wood, ceramics, fiber, mixed media, and more — as well as written works. The online format also highlights additional literary and performing artists. The opportunity to participate in the Annual Members’ Exhibition and Showcase is open to members of River Arts Alliance as a benefit of membership.
Learn more.

Postponed - 2024 RAA Musicians’ Showcase
2024-06-22 18:00 - 21:30 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Peter’s Biergarten | 54 E 3rd St.
UPDATE 4:30 pm 6/22/24: This event has been postponed due to rain. Peter’s Biergarten will be closed tonight. Our Musicians’ Showcase will be rescheduled — watch for information about the new date.
New this year, in conjunction with RAA’s Annual Members’ Exhibition & Showcase, join us for an evening of live music celebrating musician members of River Arts Alliance! Free and open to the public at Peter’s Biergarten in downtown Winona.
Featuring:
H3O Jazz Trio
Eric Heukeshoven, piano; Hans Heuekeshoven, drums; Max Heukeshoven, guitar
Amanda Blue, soprano, and Nancy Bachler, piano
Heidi Bryant, flute, and Meredith Mihm, piano
Bob Stuber, guitar/mandolin/vocals, and Jim Reineke, mandolin/vocals
Each act will perform for up to 45 minutes.
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Unwind Friday with H3O Jazz Trio at Peter’s Biergarten
2024-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Peter’s Biergarten | 54 E 3rd St.
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Unwind Friday with H3O Jazz Trio is heading outside for the summer! Join the trio on Friday, June 28 from 7 – 9 pm in Peter’s Biergarten (54 East 3rd St., Winona). Unwind Friday offers mellow jazz to end the week, meet with friends, and enjoy a relaxing summer evening under the stars. Delicious food and desserts are available from Blooming Grounds and the biergarten has a wide variety of beers … all with no cover charge! Learn more.

Patina at Peter’s Biergarten
2024-06-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Peter’s Biergarten | 54 E 3rd St.
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Come out to Peter’s Biergarten, next to Blooming Grounds on East 3rd Street in Winona, on Saturday, June 29th at 6:00 pm to hear the band Patina. We play a mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic, folk, and original instrumentals and vocals. Patina is a three member Celtic band. Kara Mae plays fiddle and sings vocals, Sue Lee plays guitar, banjo, and sings vocals. Greg plays bodhran, whistles, accordion and guitar to round out the band. Learn more.

Meryl Zaytoun Murman McKnight Residency Gathering
2024-06-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Engage Winona, 119 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987
Engage Winona | 119 E 3rd St.
Join Meryl Zaytoun Murman, residency partner Sharon Mansur / The Cedar Tree Project, and the performers to reflect on our creative process and share what we learned with the community! This is an informal residency gathering with free admission, taking place on Saturday, June 29 from 7-9 pm at Engage Winona. RSVP’s are encouraged by email to cedartreeproject1@gmail.com. Learn more.

Closing Reception: Artists Along the Trail - Artwork at Elmaro
2024-06-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
Elmaro Vineyard | N14756 Delaney Rd. | Trempealeau, WI
From June 1 through June 30, many artists from the Artists Along the Trail event at the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge on June 1 will be displaying their artwork in the Crush Pad at Elmaro Vineyard and Winery. Every Sunday in June, participating artists will be setting up their easels to paint during Elmaro’s Sunday Street Market. On Sunday, June 30, a closing reception with the artists will be held from 1 to 4 pm at Elmaro. Among the 16 participating artists, seven are members of River Arts Alliance: Linda Klabo, Linda Arnesen, Colleen Shore, Betsy Midthun, Faye Schoen, Jean Mueller and Jamie Schwaba. Learn more.

Laureate Writers Series Presents Patrick Cabello Hansel
2024-07-02 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
Patrick Cabello Hansel will be the featured writer for the Laureates Writers Series program for Tuesday, July 2. As an artist Hansel has worked in photography, drama, mosaic, and creative writing. For many years he also worked as Lutheran pastor and artist at inner city churches in the Bronx and Philadelphia. He currently lives close to the George Floyd murder scene, and uses his passion for the arts for personal and community transformation.
Writer Thomas R. Smith says this about Hansel: “Living near the epicenter of the tumultuous events of 2020…he turns out to be the perfect chronicler of that year. His poems in Breathing in Minneapolis miraculously keep their lyricism while maintaining fidelity to fact.” An open mic session will follow Hansel’s program. Learn more.

Hendrickson Organ Recitals Continue July 17 at Central Lutheran
2024-07-17 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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Central Lutheran’s year-long celebration of their magnificent Hendrickson Pipe Organ continues Wednesday, July 17 from noon to 1 pm with a performance by La Crosse organist Sue Walby. A variety of works will be featured, dating from 16th Century Italian to 20th Century American, including compositions by Andrea Gabrieli and Gerald Near. The recital is free and open to all. Donations collected from a freewill offering will support the instrument’s upcoming renovation. Learn more.

Paul for Pete: Stage Performance
2024-07-17 18:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
Theatre du Mississippi is thrilled to invite you to a special evening at the Winona Arts Center featuring a remarkable solo stage adaptation by Paul Barnes, founding Producing Director of Winona’s Great River Shakespeare Festival. Join us for a captivating performance of Paul for Pete: Politics. Theatre. Life. One Man’s Adventures (or, How I Became a Septuagenarian Fanboy), taking place at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, July 17th. In this heartfelt memoir brought to life on stage, Paul Barnes shares his extraordinary journey from despair to hope during the tumultuous 2020 elections. Through vivid storytelling, Barnes recounts his directing escapades across America, his evolution from political novice to accomplished campaign fundraiser, and a profound personal experience that forever altered his path.
Use this link to reserve your seat for this FREE event! Tickets are limited, so we encourage you to reserve your seat early. Learn more.

GRSF's Chill with Will - Much Ado About Nothing
2024-07-19 12:00 | WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center, 450 Johnson St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Workshop 12 pm | Performance 1 pm
WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center | 450 Johnson St.
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The Great River Shakespeare Festival’s Chill with Will is a FREE program for students ages 11-18, offered every Friday in July. The event includes a theatre workshop at noon and a ticket to see the 1:00 matinee. Remaining dates are July 19th (Much Ado About Nothing) and July 26th (Hamlet). Visit grsf.coursestorm.com to register. Learn more.

English Flower Egg Decorating Class by Jane Bangsberg at WAC
2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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On Saturday, July 20, the Winona Arts Center presents an English Flower Egg Decorating Class led by Jane Bangsberg. The cost is $35 for WAC members and $40 for non-members. Students will create English Flower Eggs. They will bind live flowers and leaves onto blown out eggs with strips of fabric. The eggs will be dyed in an onion skin dye bath. The fabric and flowers will be removed to reveal the finished egg. Interested individuals should register now for the class by contacting Jen Benson at jsbenson50@gmail.com. Learn more.

July Jazz Jam Supports Winona Volunteer Services
2024-07-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Two Fathoms Brewing | 65 E Front St.
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July is the Open Your Heart Summer Challenge for Minnesota Food Shelves. On Sunday, July 21 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm, H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing Company will dedicate their monthly Jazz Jam fundraiser to Winona Volunteer Services (WVS). The monthly Jazz Jam takes place outside on Two Fathoms’ spacious patio or in the taproom if weather is bad. Donations from the Jazz Jam will help the Winona Volunteer Services Food Shelf purchase and distribute basic food items during the summer months – and help WVS get a proportional grant award based on what is collected locally.
H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing (formerly Island City) have helped support local nonprofits with over $50,000 in total donations thanks to the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! Last month’s Jazz Jam contributed over $800 to the Winona Farmers Market. All Jazz Jam donations are matched by H3O and Two Fathoms. Learn more.

GRSF’s Chill with Will - Hamlet
2024-07-26 12:00 | WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center, 450 Johnson St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Workshop 12 pm | Performance 1 pm
WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center | 450 Johnson St.
grsf.coursestorm.com
The Great River Shakespeare Festival’s Chill with Will is a FREE program for students ages 11-18, offered every Friday in July. The event includes a theatre workshop at noon and a ticket to see the 1:00 matinee. Remaining date is July 26th (Hamlet). Visit grsf.coursestorm.com to register. Learn more.

Unwind Friday with H3O Jazz Trio at Peter’s Biergarten
2024-07-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Peter’s Biergarten | 54 E 3rd St.
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The next Unwind Friday with H3O Jazz Trio will be on Friday, July 26 from 7 – 9 pm in Peter’s Biergarten (54 East 3rd St., Winona). Then on Sunday, July 28, H3O will be one of four featured groups at the River Arts Alliance Musicians’ Showcase. The showcase begins at 4 pm with H3O performing at 5 pm. Both events are free and open to the public. Unwind Friday offers mellow jazz to end the week, meet with friends, and enjoy a relaxing summer evening under the stars. Delicious food and desserts are available from Blooming Grounds and the biergarten has a wide variety of beers … all with no cover charge! Learn more.

2024 Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest Celebration
2024-07-27 11:00 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St. | Online via Facebook
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The official end to the annual Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest is the announcement of the winners, a fun celebration hosted in person and online. The public is invited to attend on Saturday, July 27th at 11:00 am at the Winona County History Center. (It can also be viewed online on the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest’s Facebook page.) The program will be led by emcee Rob Thomas, with winning sonnets being read either over Zoom by the winning poets or in person by the Great River Shakespeare Festival’s Doug Scholz-Carlson and the contest’s judges. Refreshments from the Blue Heron Coffeehouse will be provided at this free event. The winning sonnets will then be published on the website: sonnetcontest.org. Learn more.
