River Arts Alliance

MCA Irish Dancers at the Golden Frog
2023-03-16 19:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | The Golden Frog, 112 N Shore Dr., Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts’ Irish dancers will be performing this week to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
See all performance times and locations here.

MCA Irish Dancers at the Monarch Public House
2023-03-16 18:00 - 18:30 | Monarch Public House, 19 N Main St., Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States

Flute and Piano Concert: Iva Ugrčić & Satoko Hayami
2023-03-11 19:00 | 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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Dr. Iva Ugrčić and Dr. Satoko Hayami will return for their fourth flute and piano concert at Old Main in Galesville Saturday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. Described as “luminaries,” “world-class,” and “adventurous,” the flute-piano duo have presented uniquely diverse and virtuosic programs through dynamic performances and storytelling since 2017. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for college students, and FREE to people in high school and younger. Learn more.

Crock-Tile Pottery Class with Richard Spiller at WAC
2023-03-11 13:00 - 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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Join renowned potter Richard Spiller to design a crock and tile on Saturday, March 11 at the Winona Arts Center. Students will be given a bisque-fired pint crock and a 4-inch tile and will apply colored slips on the crock with clear glaze. The crocks and tile will be fired at Spiller’s studio and returned at a later date. Cost is $30 for members of WAC and $35 for non-members. To register for the class, please contact Jen Benson at jsbenson50@gmail.com. Learn more.

WAC Film They Say Nothing Stays the Same
2023-03-10 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 Japanese film, They Say Nothing Stays the Same, on March 10 at the Winona Arts Center. Admission is $5.00.
Featuring an array of Japan’s top stars, this film follows Toichi (Akira Emoto), an aging ferryman in a remote Meiji-era community. His peaceful, cyclical existence is given meaning by the essential role he plays in transporting people, livestock and goods across the water. When news arrives that a bridge is being built upstream, Toichi finds his life transformed in the name of progress. The sudden arrival of a young girl brings one more dimension to his life. This film has been lauded as having “stunning visuals and a stellar cast” by The Japan Times. Directed by Joe Odagiri. Learn more.

Water Music: Chamber Concerts at the MMAM – A Minnesota Portrait
2023-03-09 19:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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Winona Symphony Orchestra is excited to present our partnership with the Minnesota Marine Art Museum to bring you “Water Music,” evenings that marry two art forms and celebrate their shared inspiration.
As we started the series bidding farewell to one beloved collection, we conclude our collaborative concerts this season by featuring artwork from Minnesota artists. Featuring Minneapolis-based ensemble, the Lux String Trio, this concert will include a piece by living Minnesota-native composer, David Evan Thomas. Learn more.

Laureate Writers Series Presents Delta Eddy
2023-03-07 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
On March 7th, Delta Eddy will read from her poetry at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse as part of First Tuesday: The Laureate Writers Series. She is the author of Sparks, a collection of poetry published by Tom Driscoll of Shipwreckt Books, a publishing company that recently moved to Winona. Eddy is Professor Emerita at Winona State University, where she taught twentieth century literature, creative writing, and classics for many years. She published most of her work as Gary Eddy, transitioning to her natural state in 2017. The reading will be followed by a short Q&A, a book signing, and an open mic. This event is sponsored by the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest in partnership with the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. Learn more.

Auditions for Theatre du Mississippi’s Angel Street
2023-03-06 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-03-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Masonic Lodge #18, 926 W 5th St., Winona, 55987, United States
Masonic Lodge #18 | 926 W 5th St.
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Theatre du Mississippi is holding auditions for Angel Street by Patrick Hamilton on March 5th and 6th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm at the Masonic Lodge #18, 926 W 5th Street, Winona. Originally entitled Gas Light, this play was the inspiration for the term “gaslighting” which means to manipulate someone over a long period of time, leading the victim to question their memories and mental stability. Performances for Angel Street will be the third week in May. Learn more.

Franz Schubert Concert with Dr. Eric Brisson, Pianist
2023-03-05 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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As part of their Gale Star event series, Old Main Cultural Center presents a concert on March 5 of the music of Franz Schubert performed by Dr. Eric Brisson, pianist. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for college students, and free for high school students and younger. Learn more about upcoming events in the series here.

The Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League at WAC
2023-03-04 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 Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League will be in concert on March 4 at 7 pm at the Winona Arts Center. One part infectious enthusiasm; one part vintage hot club jazz; one part modern songwriting; one part hot picking swing— shake with ice and you’ve got The Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League (GATL)! Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Coffeehouse and gallery open at 6 pm. Learn more.

Author Event with Terri Karsten at Paperbacks and Pieces
2023-03-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Paperbacks and Pieces, 429 Mankato Ave., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Paperbacks and Pieces | 429 Mankato Ave.
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RAA member Terri Karsten will be at Paperbacks and Pieces bookstore in Winona on Saturday, March 4 from 1 to 3 pm, to get a head start on a month of Irish celebration. Terri will be giving a reading at the beginning of her event. She will be highlighting her books on Irish folk lore— Ireland: You Can’t Miss it! and Finn McCool and the Giant’s Causeway. All books will be available day of.

Opening Reception - The Art of Hannah C. Heyer at the Blue Heron
2023-03-03 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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An exhibition of paintings by Hannah C. Heyer will run from March 3rd through April 17th, 2023, at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd Street, Winona. An opening reception will be held on Friday, March 3rd, from 5-7 pm. The coffeehouse is open from 7 am-2 pm Wednesdays-Fridays and 8 am-2 pm Saturdays-Sundays.

WAC Annual Membership Meeting
2023-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | 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 will be holding its annual membership meeting on February 26 from 4 pm to 5 pm in the gallery. All members are invited to attend. Learn more.

Winona Drum Circle at Old Main
2023-02-26 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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As part of its Gale Star event series, Old Main Cultural Center presents a performance by the drum circle from Winona led by Katwa Lance Ngari. Members of the circle will also read poems by Samuel Calvin Gbetnkom of Cameroon, from his book titled Out of the Resilient Shadows. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for college students, and free to people in high school and younger. Learn more about this performance here and about upcoming events in the series here.

The Rainbow Fish Community Performances
2023-02-26 14:00, 2023-02-25 18:00, 2023-02-25 14:00 | Bluffview Montessori School, 1321 Gilmore Ave, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Bluffview Montessori School | 1321 Gilmore Ave.
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The local community theatre, Sugarloaf Theatre, is currently in rehearsals for its winter production of The Rainbow Fish. The show has a small cast of volunteer community members of many different ages. This amazing cast will have public performances on February 25 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and February 26 at 2 p.m. at Bluffview Montessori School. The Rainbow Fish is a play adapted from a well-known children’s book that tells a wonderful story about sharing and friendship. The play tells the same story and even adds in some fun new aspects like audience participation and fun new characters. Learn more.

2 Sugars, Room for Cream
2023-02-25 19:00, 2023-02-25 14:00, 2023-02-24 19:00 | Winona Middle School, 1570 Homer Rd., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Middle School | 1570 Homer Rd.
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Theatre du Mississippi is excited to announce we will be producing 2 Sugars, Room for Cream this February. This show is written by two women from the Twin Cities, Shanan Custer and Carolyn Pool. The show is a compilation of vignettes (short scenes) with multiple characters. The premise is relationships, and how coffee can bring us all together. Pre-Sale Tickets are available on Eventbrite with a credit card, or at Chapter 2 Bookstore with cash or check. Tickets are also available at the door. Learn more.

WAC Film The Last Waltz
2023-02-24 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 The Last Waltz on February 24 at the Winona Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the event is free, but donations are accepted. The Last Waltz, directed by Martin Scorsese, has been heralded as “the finest of all rock movies.” It started out as a farewell concert and became a celebration. Join an unparalleled lineup of rock superstars as they celebrate the historic 1976 farewell performance of The Band. Learn more.

RAA Art Schmooze at Muddled Thyme
2023-02-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Muddled Thyme, 75 W 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Muddled Thyme | 75 W 3rd St.
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River Arts Alliance will hold its first Art Schmooze of 2023 on Friday evening, February 24, at Muddled Thyme in downtown Winona. Join us for a fun, informal opportunity to socialize with fellow local artists and arts supporters, and to learn more about what RAA does and how you can be involved. The event is free and open to the public; both current RAA members and non-members are welcome.
The Schmooze will include a brief program beginning at 6 pm, with social time before and after. Learn more.

H3O Jazz Trio and Winona Symphony Partner for February Jazz Jam
2023-02-19 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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Jazz meets Classical! Join the fun as H3O Jazz Trio and Winona Symphony Orchestra partner in support of the Symphony’s Children’s Concert – Carnival of Animals. This month’s Jazz Jam takes place in the taproom at Island City Brewing Company on Sunday, February 19 from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. All donations will be matched by the brewery and H3O. To date, H3O and Island City have helped support local nonprofits with over $21,000 in total donations through the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! Learn more.

A Night of Butoh Featuring Zil Ricker at Old Main
2023-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | 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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Old Main Cultural Center presents a night of Butoh dance featuring Winona dancer Zil Ricker. Butoh is a Japanese art form expressing the inner self. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for college students, and free for high school students and younger.
This event is part of the Gale Star series; learn more about upcoming Gale Star events here.

Valentine Vocals and Piano Anniversary Concert: Ten Years of "Gale Star"
2023-02-11 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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Old Main Cultural Center presents an afternoon of vocal and piano music, featuring Cynda Solberg, Hunter Evenson, James & Zach Holthaus, Wina Mortenson, and Mary Graziano. This event celebrates the ten-year anniversary of the “Gale Star” events series at Old Main. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for college students, and free for high school students and younger. Learn more about upcoming Gale Star events here.

WSU Faculty Recital: Eric Brisson, Piano
2023-02-07 19:30 - 21:00 | WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, 450 Johnson St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
DuFresne Performing Arts Center – Recital Hall | Winona State University | 450 Johnson St.
Eric Brisson will present a piano recital featuring works by Franz Schubert: Sonata in B-flat major (D. 960) and Four Impromptus, op.90. Free admission.

Laureate Writers Series Presents Su Smallen Love
2023-02-07 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
On February 7th, Su Smallen Love will read from her poetry at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse as part of First Tuesday: The Laureate Writers Series. The reading will be followed by a short Q&A, a book signing, and an open mic. This event is free and open to the public. Su Love is the author of six collections of poetry, some published as Su Smallen, including Buddha, Proof, a Minnesota Book Award finalist and Weight of Light, a Pushcart Press Editors’ Book Award nominee. Learn more.

John Paulson Big Band Anniversary Concerts at WAC
2023-02-05 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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Come and celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the John Paulson Big Band with two concerts at the Winona Arts Center, Saturday, February 4th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, February 5th at 3:00 pm. The concerts will celebrate 10 years of successful concerts, recordings and residencies by the band. The band’s repertoire includes straight ahead blues, Latin and swing; ballads with vocals; and a twisted tango — all composed and arranged by Dr. Paulson. This group includes the top jazz performers and educators in the region and over the past decade, they have performed to enthusiastic audiences locally, regionally and nationally. Tickets are available for $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Learn more.

Beethoven Concert: Dr. Pamela Kelly, Pianist at Old Main
2023-02-04 19:00 | 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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As part of the Gale Star event series, Old Main presents a Beethoven concert by Dr. Pamela Kelly, pianist, with commentary by Dr. Kelly. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for college students, and free for high school students and younger.
Learn more about the Gale Star series here.
